COVID-19 Updates
We invite you to visit our website below to keep up on the latest COVID-19 information and resources in our area.
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The Downtown Block Party, a partnership event between the Chamber, Downtown Development, the City of Macomb, Western Illinois University, and Spoon River College is back on Friday, August 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Odd Fellows will be playing live music throughout the event, there will be a Chick’s Lip Eating Contest, we are bringing back our popular local celebrity dunk tank, and much more! Check out the event website for updates as they come in!
Businesses and organizations, we invite you set up a table or activity at the event. This is a great, FREE way to promote your business/organization to the community, students, locals, and visitors. You can register your space through this Google Form. There is no fee to set up in Chandler Park for the event!
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Macomb Business Academy (MBA) is a program designed to develop leadership potential within the community to meet the demands of tomorrow. MBA identifies emerging leaders within the Macomb area and provides a broad view of civic leadership through direct contact with the leaders and institutions shaping the community. The program runs from September through November with weekly, two-hour sessions. Participants will expand their knowledge and contacts within their community. Register online or mail in an application.
Sessions for 2022 include: Economic Development, Education, Local & Area Government, Shop Local, Transportation, Not for Profit & Service Organizations, Healthcare, Agriculture in our Community, Local Safety & Crisis Response, Manufacturing in our Community, and Creating an Inclusive Community.
Class size limited to 24.
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Executive Director Letter |
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Hello Chamber Members,
As summer starts to wrap up, we are incredibly busy at the Chamber preparing for our fall events and programing! There is still much to do, but everything is coming together nicely and we are looking forward to great things!
Macomb Business Academy (MBA) begins September 1 and registration is open. We have brochures available in our office, or you can pick one up from either of our facilitators – Ketra Roselieb and Justin Schuch. Whether you are new to the area or looking for a refresher, MBA will help you learn about community needs and issues, provide opportunities for greater community involvement, and help you establish connections with community leaders and other participants. It is a program designed to develop leadership potential within the community to meet the needs of tomorrow.
We are also busy planning the Downtown Block Party, a partnership event between the Chamber, Downtown Development, the City of Macomb, Western Illinois University, and Spoon River College. It is scheduled for Friday, August 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Odd Fellows will be playing live music throughout the event, there will be a Chick’s Lip Eating Contest (yes, really!), we are bringing back our popular local celebrity dunk tank, and much more! Check out the event website for updates as they come in!
Businesses, you can register your space through this Google Form. There is no fee to set up in Chandler Park for the event!
Summer is not over yet, so get out there and enjoy the warmth and sunshine while we have it!
As always, contact me at any time by emailing lauren@macombareachamber.com or calling the Chamber office at (309) 837-4855. I always welcome your questions, comments, and concerns.
Lauren
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Marketing Director Letter
Welcome to August,
We're all cherishing those last, slow days of Summer before it's back to school, Fall events, and busy schedules. As you're filing out your calendars with all those appointments, meetings, and reminders; make a note to revisit your career options or hire a bit more help in the profession you are already loving.
The job posting section of our website has become a hyper-local resource for the latest employment opportunities right in the Macomb region. We know being an adult is hard enough and you don't have to completely uproot it all in order to find a job that fits your lifestyle. Maybe you've been taking it all on yourself and it's time to hire some help. Maybe you need a job that let's you work from home. Maybe inflation has hit your wallet and it's time to up your income. Whatever your reason, we invite you to visit
macombareachamber.com/jobs to help get you started.
You'll find the latest listings in a variety of industries and skill levels, without any of the hassle of pop-up ads, sign ups, or the request for any personal information. Chamber members can enter in their own jobs or simply contact our office and we'd be happy to assist you. Let's get you loving your job, your coworkers, and your company just a bit more.
My contact information is below and I encourage you to use it as many times as you need to; I promise no idea is too small or no question is too weird. That's what I, and the Macomb Area Chamber, are here for; to help you find the resources and information you need to be your best business self.
Let's make it a great month!
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Gift Certificates
Macomb Area Chamber Gift Certificates aren't just for the holidays. There is always an occasion to celebrate. Weddings. Baby Gifts. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Retirement. Or Just Because. They never expire. They never go out of style. They make the perfect Shop Local gift all year!
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Find up-to-date City of Macomb information by visiting their website or social media pages below. |
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2022 Macomb Area Community Guide & Business Directory
This full-color, glossy guide contains a host of community information and lists members alphabetically and by category for easy reference. The membership guide is distributed throughout the community and region, to local hotels, new Macomb residents, and at WIU student and faculty orientations as a handy reference to your business. We distribute 3,000 copies of our Community Guide & Business Directory every year! Only member businesses are included. Get yours in our office, at several area businesses, or view a digital copy below.
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Business After Hours/Business Before Hours |
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Business After Hours is held monthly from 4:30-6 pm at a different member business location each month. This event allows members an opportunity to meet and network with fellow business leaders. There are always drawings and winnings, making for a wonderful mix of business and pleasure at the end of a work day.
Business Before Hours is held quarterly from 8-9 am. This event gives our members another opportunity for networking in the morning. Perfect for those that might have a full agenda after work!
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July Business After Hours - Grand Prairie Supportive Living |
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Grand Prairie Supportive Living offers caring, affordable assisted living to adults over 65 right in the Macomb community. With an emphasis on lifestyle and and fun while maintaining health, wellness, dignity, and independence; Grand Prairie provides a safe, enjoyable place to call home. |
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July Business Before Hours - West Side Lumber/Ace Hardware |
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West Side Lumber/Ace Hardware is a local, family-owned business in their original location that takes pride in their ability to offer expert services for all your home needs; from building materials to designing your home, they do it all. |
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Ambassadors
The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber. They enhance the image of our business community and the organization by presenting a positive and professional attitude at Chamber events and throughout their interactions with the business community. These 20+ volunteers are the ultimate Chamber cheerleaders.
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Young Professionals of Macomb |
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The Young Professionals of Macomb (YPM) is a group brought together by the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce that seeks to provide young professionals foundational steps toward their new or existing careers. With this new resurgence we have curated opportunities for members to gain professional and educational resources from successful professionals within the community that they can integrate into their work spaces. While also fostering time for members to network, engage and share ideas amongst themselves. Membership is free and open to any interested professional in the community that ranges from ages 20 to 40. |
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TNT Realty Group
The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 13 for TNT Realty Group (435 W. Jackson Street) to celebrate their new office location and recent Chamber membership within the last six months. TNT Realty Group specializes in the buying and selling of homes, commercial property, and land; with an emphasis on treating the client the way they would want to be treated and "A Passion for People.
For more information: (309) 331-3505.
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Calendar of Events
Welcome to a new month! Local events are in full swing this holiday season. You will find a full range of Chamber member events on our monthly calendar.
As a FREE member benefit, we invite you to send your events to us and we will include them on our website calendar. Whether virtual or in person, we want to help get the word out about the new ways you are helping us all #keepitnmacomb and beyond!
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Member Renewals
Thank you to our members who have continued their yearly investment with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce within the last month. Your support of the local business community is much appreciated as we look forward to working with you to serve as a platform that provides opportunities for growth and development for your organization and the Macomb area as a whole.
Click on the logos below to learn more about each member:
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Job Postings
With several industries and career opportunities in our region, the Job Postings section on the Macomb Area Chamber website has become a one-stop shop for posting and finding quality positions and ideal candidates right in the immediate area. You can find job openings, training programs, and and more at our website below.
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Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce
214 North Lafayette Street
Macomb, Illinois 61455
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