Founded in 1987 to promote economic and employment opportunities in the Chugwater area, CHED's mission is to encourage the sustainability of the current businesses and attract new businesses create employment opportunity and economic sustainability for the Town of Chugwater. CHED is a non-profit 501(c)6 corporation. In 2022 we organized a sister non-profit 501(c)3 corporation - Chugwater Economic Development Foundation, for the purpose of Chugwater area history education and preservation.
CHED is a membership organization. Any person that is a resident or does business in the Chugwater area can join. Dues are $10 per year. Our annual meeting is in October of each year. The members elect a Board of Directors.