Chamber Statement on Racism

In light of recent racist events that happened at a local business, the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement...

Lauren Merritt

Change in Chamber Office Hours

We have made a change to the Chamber office hours and want to make sure you were aware so you can plan accordingly when bringing in redemptions and purchasing gift certificates. We are now open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-1:30pm and by appointment after that.

Lauren Merritt

Gov. Pritzker Announces $175 Million Available in B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program. Applications open April 5 - May 10 at Illinois.gov/B2B; community navigators available to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to hardest hit communities.

Lauren Merritt

Member Benefit Spotlight - Office Space, Conference Room & Copier

Being a member of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce comes with a number of benefits, many of which are lesser known and underutilized. We would like to start highlighting these hidden gems - one of which is the use of our extra office space, conference room, copier, and shred box.

Lauren Merritt

Walk-in Vaccination Clinic Available Today (April 20)

The Pfizer vaccination clinic (for those 16 years of age and older) will take place at the old Farm King building (2700 East Jackson Street in Macomb) today (April 20) from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lauren Merritt

FREE COVID-19 Testing This Week

Starting today, there will be several locations for FREE COVID-19 testing in McDonough County throughout the week. Please have yourself tested and encourage your family, your friends, co-workers, employees, etc. to test as well. This will help the McDonough County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health know how widespread the virus is in our area. It will also help us to decrease our positivity rating, as McDonough County has now been placed on the IDPH Warning Level list for

Lauren Merritt

Webinar Opportunities for Manufacturing Month

​Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, in celebrating Manufacturing Month in Illinois. We invite you to recognize Illinois manufacturers, and the next generation of creators, during this monthlong celebration.

Lauren Merritt

October is National Women's Small Business Month

October is National Women's Small Business Month! We have a number of small businesses owned by women in the Macomb Area, so I encourage all of you to give them a special shout out this month for all of the incredible work they are doing. Read on for a number of opportunities available this month.

Lauren Merritt

In Macomb and Across Illinois, Shoppers are Encouraged to Stay at Home – and Shop Local

The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce is joining chambers and small businesses across the state of Illinois to launch the ‘IL’ove Local campaign to encourage people to support local businesses during the week of April 11 – 18, 2020. While the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) is leading efforts to unite chambers across the state in the initiative, the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce is taking a leadership role in our community.

Lauren Merritt

Implementation Guidance for Families First Act

Lauren Merritt