OUR MISSION
The Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting
economic and industrial development and to enhancing the professional,
cultural and civic environment in the community.
CHAMBER ACTIVITIES AND COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
Membership in the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce provides
numerous opportunities for business promotion, networking,
and service to the community. The true lifeblood of the Chamber
is the work of the committees. Chamber committees plan, organize
and promote special events, examine and evaluate legislative
and governmental issues, and help shape the climate of the
business community and overall lifestyle of the entire community.
- Business After Hours
- "Leadership Rantoul"
- Education Committee
- 4th of July Committee and Activities
- Golf Outing
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Rantoul Revitalization Comittee
- Welcome Ambassador Program
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Monthly event sponsored by individual members providing opportunities
for interaction within the membership in an informal social
atmosphere. Opportunities for individual members to show off
their place of business or products and services they provide.
Relaxing setting for enjoyable fellowship and conversation.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
"LEADERSHIP RANTOUL"
Annual program's objectives are: to identify potential community
leaders from all areas of Rantoul; educate potential leaders
regarding Rantoul's history, opportunities and challenges;
and build a network of community contacts that include current
community leaders.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Promotes good relationships between local businesses and schools
in an effort to strengthen the curriculum and programs within
the educational system; and enriches and expands educational
opportunities in both the school system and the business community.
4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES
Participates on the various subcommittees associated with
activities taking place on the 4TH, including, but not limited
to entertainment, gate attendants, parade, fireworks, etc.
GOLF OUTING
Enjoyable event for the entire membership to socialize in
a pleasant environment with emphasis on fun rather than competition.
Relaxing day of golf followed by a pleasant meal and social
time with lots of prizes and fun.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Focuses on proposed legislation and government activities
affecting the business community. Provides direction to the
Board as to what action might be necessary to make known the
Chamber's position to appropriate governmental agencies and
legislators. Establishes a rapport with legislators and/or
government officials both locally and nationally and organizes
meetings with those individuals either locally or in Springfield.
INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL
Promotes communication between the various industries in the
Chamber, as well as between industries and the rest of the
business community. Provides opportunities for the different
industries to share concerns and successes. Promotes understanding
from the overall business community of specific industry related
issues. Provides a vehicle to generate projects which would
benefit the collective industries as well as enhance the overall
quality of life in the community.
RANTOUL REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Develops and implements strategic plans to make the business
areas vibrant and successful through building rejuvenation
and occupancy, promotional activities and area enhancements.
Instills pride in the community and improves the overall quality
of life by enhancing the business area.
WELCOME AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Reaches new residents by welcoming them with a personal visit
from the Welcome Ambassador. Provides an opportunity for members
to be introduced to new residents.
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