It's
YOUR clearinghouse for Taylorville! The Chamber is a public relations firm for
Taylorville and its businesses. We reply to inquiries about our community
and offer general
information concerning Taylorville. We serve as a referral center,
recommending ONLY Chamber members to our many callers. Every
inquiry is answered fully, promptly, and courteously, creating favorable
impressions about our community and your business.
In 2011 we answered 2003 phone calls, had 495 visitors come through
our front door and gave out 214 referrals & responded to 1326 requests for information.
The Greater Taylorville
Chamber of Commerce provides many fun and viable networking opportunities
through our many programs: • Monthly Business After Hours
• Serving on Committees
• Annual Golf Outing
• Annual Banquet
• Member of the Quarter Receptions, and
• Business Leadership Series luncheons and seminars
Communication • Have the Chamber do an email blast message for a $25.00 charge. Your message will reach key Taylorville business leaders.
• Members can also provide flyers to be inserted in our relocation/informational
packets - priceless!
The Greater Taylorville Chamber
of Commerce works closely with other organizations and City and
County
Government. Our President and CEO sits on the "Vision for Taylorville
Committee",
Christian County Economic Development Corporation,
Christian County
Ag Group, The Lincoln Bi-Centennial Committee and The Christian County Leadership Committee.
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
provides recognition and awards: • Member of the Quarter Award (includes newspaper
and radio advertising valued at $500).
• Ribbon Cuttings for new
members and new facilities (includes newspaper and radio advertising
valued at $400).
• Celebrates “Chamber Week” in local media promoting
GTCC members.
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
also: › Is a member of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
› Maintains a high profile in the community
› Promotes Taylorville with the Annual Chillifest
weekend. Attracting 12,000-14,000 people to the square for that weekend.
› Coordinates and maintains the Community Calendar keeping
the community informed and helps to prevent duplication of events.
› Publishes the Taylorville City Map with discounted advertising
opportunities for Chamber members.
› Promotes members doing business with other members, some
offer special discounts.
› Administers the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
Gift Certificate Program at no cost to participants. Since September
of 2000 the
program has had an economic impact of over $1,292,526. The Chamber
keeps local dollars in our community.
› Sponsors seminars & workshops.
› Instrumental in establishing the “Leadership Excellence
Achieved by Design” program.
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› Key player in electrifying the square and the Decorate
the Square Campaign.
› Promotes Taylorville and members weekly on Chamber Chat,
heard on WTIM radio.
› Hosts the Annual Banquet,
normally held the first Friday in May.
› Coordinates the Annual Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.
As you can see, the advantages and benefits of being
a member of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce are numerous.
Join Us! If you consider only the monetary
value of your Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce dues investment,
and take
advantage of all the services, you recoup your investment several
times over.(GTCC dues are considered a normal and ordinary business
expense for tax purposes.
Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
108 West Market Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
217.824.4919 ph
217.824.6689 fx
email: info@gtcc.com