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      I AM IVAC

      The Chamber of Commerce has all types of members
      Watch IVAC's new video
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      Chamber of Commerce

      With over 400 members, IVAC works hard to provide a variety of new business opportunities for owners to grow, showcase, and connect with each other.
      View the Area's Businesses
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      Economic Development

      Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is a regional economic development organization, with a focus on business retention and expansion for both small businesses and large industrial corporations.
      Illinois Valley Economic Development
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      Community

      As a regional chamber of commerce, IVAC is a valuable resource for area business, local area news, and things to do in the Illinois Valley
      About the Illinois Valley
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      For the Love of the Arts

      The Illinois Valley values the arts and has a variety of organizations that promote and support fine art, music and the performing arts.
      Check Out the Area's Cultural Resources
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      ADVANTAGE

      Illinois Valley Area Resource & Relocation Guide
      Download IVAC Resource Guide

  • Love Local IV

    You can help local businesses survive the pandemic. Announcing Love Local IV: a tool to empower our community to support our local businesses from the comfort of our home. Our local businesses need your help. Learn more. Stay Home. Stay Safe. Support Local Business.

  • COVID-19 Update

    With the onset of the COVID-19 health challenges, our team will be updating these resources to best serve our COMMUNITY FIRST.  We'll be reaching out to our members and all businesses to help share the GOOD that is happening so that we can support each other, stay strong and take our community to the next level of greatness.

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  • Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce &
    Economic Development    !

    Centrally located in the northern part of the state, the Illinois Valley is home to thousands of businesses in the three county region of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam.  The Illinois Valley is a thriving combination of small businesses and large corporations, with  a well educated, job ready workforce and convenient access to interstate, rail, and river.  Illinois Valley economic development is strong and ready new business opportunities.  The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development promotes the region by supporting companies relocating and assisting those that are seeking to expand.

  • 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report

    Our 2019 Annual Report is now available to view. Click here to download. 

  • Why Invest in your local Chamber of Commerce? Why Invest in your local Chamber of Commerce?

    With more than 400 members, the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization in the Illinois Valley. To support our members, our dedicated, professional staff works hard to promote local commerce, create relevant programs, and establish relationships for business success.

    Find out more about a membership investment

  • Illinois Valley Resource Guide Illinois Valley Resource Guide

    IVAC's "ADVANTAGE" is an overview of Chamber-related activities and efforts, regional information, and resources.  The 80-page print guide, can also be viewed as a flipbook or download your copy here.

  • Mark Your Calendar

  • Keeping You Informed

  • IVAC Connect is the Best Networking Event in the Area IVAC Connect is the Best Networking Event in the Area

    Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly IVAC Connect, a networking event opportunities to make connections, create leads, to ultimately grow attendees businesses' and economic vitality, and has been going strong for the past two years.  IVAC Connect is open to both members and non-members throughout the entire Illinois Valley on the third Thursday of each month.  Find out more by attending.

  • Get Illinois Valley Updates

    Stay updated on recent events, news, happenings and business.

  • Building Business. Building Community.