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The Business Center of Influence

History

 

Timeline

  • 1900 - Bloomington Business Men's Association formed

  • 1901 - Bloomington Business Men's Association incorporated

  • 1912 - Name changed to Commercial Club of Bloomington

  • 1922 - Name changed to Association of Commerce of Bloomington

  • 1968 - Association of Commerce of Bloomington and Normal Chamber of Commerce merge to form the Association of Commerce and Industry of McLean County.  The ACI's scope of activities becomes county-wide

  • 1984 - Name changed to McLean County Chamber of Commerce


Our History

 

Rising from the ashes of "The Great Fire of 1900," the McLean County Chamber of Commerce  has been a vital factor in Central Illinois business development for over 100 years.

 

With nearly 1,200 members, the McLean County Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization in McLean County, as well as being the largest. The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of businesses and individuals investing time and money in a continual community development program. Working together, we strive to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of McLean County.

 

The work of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce is vital to the success of the community. We address the concerns of businesses large and small such as: affordable health care, networking, advocacy, transportation and growth. We are also the primary community resource for individuals seeking information about the business climate or the quality of life in McLean County.

 

Our vision is simple: "We are the business center of influence in McLean County." The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is creating an environment where people want to live and work.

 

Please bookmark this site and visit often to take advantage of an invaluable on-line resource. This site offers such features as a Calendar of Events, a searchable on-line Membership Directory, Membership Benefits and Programs, on-line Membership Applications, and much more. 

 

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