Our Mission
The Mission of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our members and business community by providing a positive environment through a partnership with our volunteers, staff, business, education and government. We strive to be the "Voice of Business" promoting the growth and prosperity of our members.
Our Organization Profile
The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community. The area's economic well-being is related directly tot he caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. That is why the Belvidere Area Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.
There are five primary objectives of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce:
- To promote a better understanding of the nation's private enterprise system.
- To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in the Belvidere area.
- To sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities that will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources.
- To Provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action.
- To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the Boone County area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community within the region, in the state, and in the world.
The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of the following organizations designed to provide specialized service to the Chamber:
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Association of Chamber or Commerce Executives
- Illinois Employment Association
- Illinois Retail Association