Chamber Brings Businesses and Community Together at Twin Cities Showcase The McLean County Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 800 attendees to its annual Twin Cities Showcase, presented by CEFCU, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Illinois State University Bone Student Center. The event brought together a vibrant mix of local businesses, nonprofits, and food…
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2025 Spring New Member Chair’s Breakfast On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Chamber held its Spring New Member Chair’s Breakfast at the Bloomington Country Club, presented by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. The event welcomed new and existing members for a morning of networking, education on Chamber benefits, and community building. Phil Lopez, Marketing…
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Chamber Names Legacy of Excellence Honoree & Business Excellence Award Nominees February 8, 2025 – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2024 Legacy of Excellence Honoree Ed Rust Jr, Retired CEO, State Farm. Considered the most prestigious Chamber award, the Legacy of Excellence is bestowed upon an individual who, through…
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McLean County Chamber of Commerce Awarded 5 Star Re-Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bloomington, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 5 Star Re-Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the…
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Chamber’s Twin Cities Showcase Presented by CEFCU to Host More Than 100 Local Vendors Bloomington, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Twin Cities Showcase presented by CEFCU returns this coming Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at the Illinois State University Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom, 200 N. University St. in Normal from 10:00 a.m.…
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Chamber’s Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements for McLean County Board Bloomington, IL – Today the McLean County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Political Action Committee (PAC), a separate subsidiary entity from the Chamber with its own Board of Directors, announced their endorsements for McLean County Board. The MCCC PAC in an effort to educate its members…
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McLean County Chamber of Commerce Wins Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award Presented at the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE)Â Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner Thursday, November 15, 2024, this award honors an outstanding Illinois Chamber of Commerce and its leadership team. Springfield, IL –Â The Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives…
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Chamber Announces 2024 Agriculture Award Winners Bloomington, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Agriculture Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 21st at the Bloomington Country Club. The Chamber’s Agriculture Awards are administered by members of its Agribusiness Council. They are a unique opportunity to celebrate the leaders of the agriculture community…
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The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly successful Spring Job Fair, presented by Wilber, last Wednesday, April 16th at Heartland Community College. The event drew in more than 350 eager job seekers who came ready to connect with over 50 employers from a wide range of industries, all looking to fill openings.
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Chamber Applauds Bloomington Council Passage of Housing Developments Our top advocacy priority for 2025 is to address our workforce housing shortage by bolstering supply. The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council estimates we need 4,500 additional housing units just to meet current demand in our community. The Bloomington City Council on Monday unanimously approved two housing development…
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