The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community. The area?s economic well-being is related directly to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. That is why the Belvidere Area Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.
Founded in 1984, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports business in the Edgewater community through marketing, education, networking, and advocacy programs. The mission of Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is to create and support a thriving business environment, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community. In 2020, Edgewater Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit joined forces with Edgewater Chamber of Commerce to further the goals of increasing commercial activity, promoting economic development, and strengthening existing businesses in the Edgewater community. In addition to serving its member businesses, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce administers Special Service Area #26 (SSA #26). Since 2003, this special tax district provides funding for additional services, programs, and improvements in Edgewater’s business corridors on Broadway (from Foster to Devon) and Devon (from Broadway to Glenwood).
Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber of Commerce Kathy Fern
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing and retaining commerce, industry, agriculture, and quality of life in the City of Geneseo and surrounding area. It works to help Geneseo achieve its fullest potential by providing continuous and effective leadership. Its strength lies in the active involvement of its membership. Both large and small businesses, from virtually every profession, are represented and influence the direction of the organization.
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is committee driven. The members comprise the organization. The more members in the Chamber, the better it can represent the business community, for it accomplishes collectively what no one business could do alone. The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce has more than 180 members and a staff to provide guidance and continuity to the overall programs.
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce works for you. We exist to help our businesses succeed and grow by being:
A Business Partner?staffed with professional business people who work diligently for you on committees and task forces; people who know your business.
A Watchful Eye?keeping a watch on decisions affecting you and your business, and watching to maintain the high quality of the Geneseo area.
Another Voice?representing your views on issues at the local and national governmental level.
A Marketing Tool?promoting your business through business networking and membership publications and programs.
The Front Door?of our community where visitors, newcomers and prospective developers receive their first impression of our area.
An Information Resource?developing information, answering inquiries and preparing factual data and statistics that tell the story of Geneseo.
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Matt Duffy, IOM, ACE
Executive Director 130 West Lincoln Highway Suite 200 DeKalb, IL 60115 Visit our Website 815-756-6306
CEO/ Executive Director 26 South LaGrange Road Suite 103 La Grange, IL 60525 Visit our Website 708-582-6510
The La Grange Business Association has a goal of helping small, local businesses prosper and grow. We encourage the expansion and development of all business segments of the Community and provide public special events to enhance the overall brand of the community.
We represent the region's business community, comprising 70+ zip codes in multiple communities. We advocate pro-business initiatives on a state and local level. We drive economic prosperity by promoting a thriving business climate, geographical preference and demographic diversity of our region.
The Mendota Chamber of Commerce, established in 1945, is a not-for-profit organization of businesses representing industry, retail, service, professionals, and agriculture in partnership with tourism and government to further promote economic growth and quality of life in Mendota. The strength of the Chamber lies in the active involvement of its membership. Both large and small businesses are represented and influence the direction of the organization.
Sponsoring community events and promoting tourism such as Mendota's Annual Sweet Corn Festival (one of the largest harvest festivals in the Midwest), annually attracting more than 60,000 visitors to Mendota is also an important role of the Chamber. The Chamber office organizes the hundreds of volunteers necessary for this and other smaller events during the year.
