Who We Are
We are the premier business organization in McLean County having the highest national rating a Chamber of Commerce can receive and are amongst the top 3% in the United States. We are proud to lead, serve and support nearly 1,000 businesses representing nearly 60,000 employees. Three out of every four workers in McLean County are represented in the Chamber’s membership.
Vision
Build a vibrant, progressive business community that works together to make McLean County a great place to do business.
Core Values
- Member centric, community minded.
- Intentional connections through exceptional experiences.
- Contagious energy with a positive attitude.
- Think it, plan it, get it done.
Your Value
With nearly 1,000 members comprised of businesses and organizations in McLean County, our full-time staff is committed to providing solutions for your growth through benefits such as:
- Advocacy and Representation
- The leading voice supporting businesses on matters of public policy impacting the local economy.
- Growing Your Customer Network
- Providing intentional opportunities to promote visibility and exposure.
- Professional and Business Development
- Educational resources and programs aimed at developing personal, professional, and career objectives.
- Workforce Development
- Engaging in efforts to develop our local workforce so businesses have the talent they need to succeed.
- Marketing and Promotional Opportunities
- Offering a platform for members to grow their businesses through direct and immediate interaction.
- Cost Savings
- Providing benefits that support sustainability while enhancing the well-being of employees and their families.
- Credibility and Trust
- Our reputation and reliability are leveraged to enhance confidence and reliability in the community.
Our PACE focus integrates our vision and core values to deliver solutions that meet the rigorous demands of your business, fostering sustainable growth. Through proactive engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, the Chamber empowers our members to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve measurable success. We prioritize innovation, reliability, and integrity in every aspect of your membership, ensuring that our solutions drive meaningful outcomes and support your continuous growth trajectory.
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The Chamber is dedicated to providing ongoing awareness of local businesses to encourage and engage business to business and business to consumer patronage. Through our initiatives and programs, we provide local business support with the goal of enhancing the ability of businesses to establish and maintain profitability. |
When it comes to public policy, we're proud to serve as the voice of our members on the local, state, and federal levels. Our staff works to identify key issues impacting local businesses and serves as their advocate when communicating with officials.
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We build partnerships with businesses and organizations to develop innovative opportunities that provide new value to our members that can not only bring positive change to their business, but also positive change to the overall McLean County community. |
By recognizing the diverse needs of our members, we can take action. Through the resources we provide, the programs we facilitate, and the people we convene, the Chamber is uniquely positioned to act on the needs of McLean County's business community. |
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2024 Accredited with 5 Stars
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded us with its highest designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for our sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. We are forever grateful for our staff, members, volunteers, and the community partners who contribute so much time and energy to helping us help McLean County businesses succeed.
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2024 Certified Gold Transparency
The Chamber is Certified Gold Transparency by Candid (Guidestar) the nation’s leading non-profit research website. Organizations earn Seals of Transparency by contributing information about their mission, staff and leadership, programs, goals, and more. You can invest in our work with confidence. |
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2017 Illinois Outstanding Chamber of the Year
Awarded by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) |
2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Year
Awarded by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) |
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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 more than 110 years.
With nearly 1,000 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. |
Former location at 210 S. East St. in Bloomington |
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Current location of the Chamber at 2203 E. Empire St. in Bloomington |
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As an organization that serves businesses we are proud to Run on EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to run like a business in order to be your Solution to Business Growth.
