The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry was organized and incorporated for the purpose of serving the needs and concerns of the business community of Streator, Illinois.  Elements of meeting the needs of the business community include but are not limited to:

• Preserving their competitive enterprise system
• Appreciating their importance
• Addressing their problems
• Representing them on city, county, state, national and political affairs
• Promoting their business and the community growth
• Offering programs to educate them

STRUCTURE

Board of Directors  
A 15-member, volunteer, cross-section of various business representatives and civic leaders who elect a slate of officers to 3-year terms.  The Board is appointed to serve the community, set policy and determine the Goals and Objectives of the organization.

Ambassadors
A 15-20 member cross-section of business representatives who volunteer and focus on serving as the public relations arm of the organization.  They also assist with new member mentoring, and organize and attend educational and social events for the Chamber.

Staff        
Executive Director (employed)
Administrative Assistant (employed)
Marketing and Membership (volunteer)

Committees 
Made up of volunteers from the above and additional chamber members, to focus on specific areas including Economic Development, Fundraising, Marketing/Membership and Alliance Development.

FINANCE

Budget      
Th entire budget to finance all of the Chambers operations and expenses related to accomplishing all its Goals and Objectives is generated solely through Membership Investment Fees and organizational fund raising.

  MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT VALUE

What can the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce do for you and your business?

•  Promote the Streator “Community Image” on your behalf
•  Directly drive “Economic Development” of new and existing businesses
•  Become the “Welcome Wagon” of Streator and your business to the outside world
•  Become your source of information critical to the operation of your business
•  Become your business problem solving agency
•  Offer networking and referral opportunities to grow your business
•  Educate your employees
•  Become your “best business practice” source to improve your profitability.
•  Become your spokesman and voice to government
•  Advertise and promote your sales
•  Assist in employee recruitment