The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) has been in existence for over half a century and carries the objectives of: forming an association of citizens with common interests in the area; promoting the establishing of industries, commercial business and tourism; advertising the advantages of the area of recreation; promoting good highways and proper signs; cooperating with other chambers in matters of mutual interest; and informing citizens of political, economic and business activities.

The NSCC is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization that is open to membership from any person or representative of a business or agency in the area of Stayton-Sublimity, Lyons-Mehama-Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Detroit, or Idanha.