Champaign County Chamber of Commerce: Support for local businesses

We love to see a business grand opening, but the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is more than big scissors and red ribbons. Our Chamber has been around for over 100 years, providing much needed support to local businesses. You might be wondering, what is a chamber of commerce. Typically, a chamber of commerce is a group of businesses that support the interest of its members. So, this makes it a member driven organization. The idea of a chamber of commerce goes back all the way to 1599, when the first chamber was introduced in France. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was established in 1912. Our own Chamber of Commerce was established in 1919.

 A chamber of commerce provides networking for business owners along with free publicity and access to discounts. Our Chamber has partnered with Business Equipment Company to provide goods and services to members. The Chamber also has a boardroom that is free for members to use. The Champaign County Chamber also hosts events such as an Annual Golf Outing, the Chamber Night at the Races and their Annual Dinner that is happening tonight at Wren Farms.

Our Chamber also has several programs such as iLead for Young Professionals, Leadership Champaign County, Safety Council and the Local Ag Council. A part of the Chamber is also the Visitors Bureau. The Visitor’s Bureau showcases the array of activities Champaign County has to offer. Check out their website for the current activities happening throughout the County.