Committees

The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Corporation keeps a pulse on the community and it's issues, goals, and concerns through the many committees, activities, and projects upon which we focus. It is only with the teamwork and cooperative efforts of our members, volunteers and community leaders who communicate openly and honestly with the best interests of the area in mind that we succeed in achieving our mission.

Committees Within the Organization

Ambassadors

Design

Assisting to establish an attractive, coordinated and quality image of the Macomb community, the Design Committee members focus on the community's unique assets and historic value to develop a cohesive and appropriate plan. Taking into consideration the many facets of our community's appearance from the entrances into Macomb as well as public and private spaces, the Design Committee sets guidelines and recommendations regarding the physical appearance of Macomb. The Design Committee meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber and Downtown office.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Committee focuses on financially supporting the efforts of the Chamber and Downtown by offering a variety of events and products that promote Macomb and it's landmarks. From the Chamber Golf Outing to our McDonough County Courthouse replicas, fundraising is always looking for fresh ideas to find ways to raise funds while celebrating Macomb.

Government Affairs

This active and dedicated committee monitors the business community for legislative concerns pertinent to the business climate in our region. Members identify issues and recommend positions for the organization to support. There are several guest speakers throughout the year who update the committee on topics of concern and the issues affecting their business category. The Government Affairs committee schedules an annual Legislative Day in Springfield where they invite members of the organization to attend. The agenda is always full, meeting with legislators and representatives of the many departments that run our state governments.

After the spring session this committee organizes a local Legislative Luncheon where the area Representative and Senator update the business community on the results of the session and inform those in attendance regarding issues pertinent to the area. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at the Chamber and Downtown office.

Community Promotions

Hosting over 80 days of events throughout the calendar year, this is an active committee. From the Farmers Market on Courthouse Square to our Brown Bag Concert series in Chandler Park, our summer events keep people coming back week after week. From May through September Park 'n' Cruise attracts over 150 cars each month to the Courthouse Square for live music and a fun filled time at this local car lover's extravaganza. In it's second decade of existence, Dickens on the Square makes the downtown come alive in the old Victorian era. With carolers on every corner and volunteers dressed in their period costumes, the beautifully decorated downtown district is an enchanting place to shop and celebrate the holiday season. This active committee is always looking for new volunteers to get involved with all of their fun.

Retail Development

Members of this committee explore retail business opportunities in Macomb. Areas of interest include surveying local business owners to determine which type of retail businesses would best compliment theirs, short and long range planning, a proactive approach to getting new retail businesses in Macomb as well as talking and visiting other communities to determine what works best for them. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber and Downtown offices.

Transportation

The Transportation Committee, led for the last 28 years by local attorney Bruce Biagini, works closely with the Illinois Department of Transportation on local and regional projects. Serving as a catalyst in regional transportation development, Bruce and his committee members keep a pulse on everything from AMTRAK to airports, highways to bicycle trails. The committee members keep in touch with the decision makers, working to keep Macomb on their radar screen. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every other month. Please contact our offices for a complete schedule.

LVHRA

The Lamoine Valley Human Resource Association was organized in 1997 to provide networking opportunities and programs of general interest for those involved in Human Resource Management. Luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and include special programs and speakers who address current topics in the Human Resource field. Membership is limited to Human Resource professionals and/or relevant educational career positions.