Several chambers support the business community

Date Modified: 08/18/2009 9:04 AM

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A number of chambers serve the Kankakee County community:

Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce
Metro Centre Building
1137 E. 5000N Road, Bourbonnais
Phone: (815) 933-7721
Fax: (815) 933-7675
www.kankakee.org 
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
President/CEO: David Hinderliter
Dues: The base support is $269, with a one-time processing fee of $35. There is an employee factor of $6 per employee added. That does not pertain to nonprofits.  
Mission: Advance the exchange of products and services. Advocate on behalf of our membership with all governmental entities. Assist in collaborative economic development initiatives.  

Kankakee Chamber of Commerce
199 S. East Ave., Kankakee
Phone: (815) 933-0462
Fax: (815) 933-0523
E-mail: KankakeeChamber@gmail.com
www.kankakeechamber.com  
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Executive Director: Bill Yohnka
Membership Rates: $98 for for-profit organizations, $78 for not-for-profit organizations and $49 for individuals.
Summary: The Kankakee Chamber of Commerce focuses on the continued progress of Kankakee and Aroma Park, and the unique challenges and opportunities that they face. It strives to support the business community, positive civic projects and efforts that help to restore the core of the area.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional Chamber of Commerce
1690 Newtowne Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: (815) 932-BBCC (2222)
Fax: (815) 932-FAX4 (3294)
Cell: 815-263-1929
E-mail: bbcc@bbchamber.com
www.bbchamber.com
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday
President/CEO: Jaclyn N. Dugan-Roof
Dues: Based on number of employees, ranging from $199 for 10 or fewer employees to $749 for 401 or more. Retired members pay $52. Nonprofits pay $139.
Annual Events: New Year’s gala, Golfasaurus, dinner and awards banquet.
Mission: The Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal representative of the business communities and all joint ventures with education, government, human services and the arts. The mission is to provide private sector leadership, maintaining and strengthening a sound and a healthy business climate, and the development of well ordered beneficial growth.

Grant Park Chamber of Commerce
106 West Taylor Street, Grant Park
Phone: (815) 466-0604
E-mail: president@grantparkchamber.org
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Note: Operates without staff. Located inside the Village Hall.
Dues: Based on number of employees, ranging from $75 for one or two to $225 for 50 and up.

Herscher Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 437, Herscher
Phone: (815) 426-2131
www.herscher.net
President: Adam Wagner
Dues: $30 for all firms and persons.
Note: Operates without staff.
Events: Coordinates the annual Herscher Labor Day celebration and the monthly Tiger Ball at the American Legion.

Manteno Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 574, Manteno
Phone: (815) 468-MCC6
www.mantenochamber.com
Executive Director: Lisa R. Price
President: Dan Dralle
Dues: Based on number of employees, $95 for 24 or fewer; $145 for 25-49; and $195 for 50 or more.
Annual events: Golf outing in August, annual dinner in May, Oktoberfest in September, farmers market.

Momence Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 34, Momence
Phone: (815) 472-4620
Fax: (815) 472-4620
www.momence.net
President: Jennifer Workman
Administrative Assistant: Rick Seemann (20 hours a month)
Dues: Based on a series of categories. In general business, $100 for four or fewer, ranging to $450 for 46 or more. $300 for banks and utilities. $500 for hospitals. $150 for taxing bodies. $25 for clubs. $75 for individuals.
Mission: The mission of the Momence Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the economic, civic and social welfare of the people of Momence and its vicinity.
Annual Events: Golf outing, Turbo Turtle Race during the Dixie Daze Festival, award banquet.