about the chamber
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping promote local businesses and to help our community prosper and grow. Located in Paris, IL, the county seat of Edgar County, we strive to continue the rapid growth we have seen in the community over the recent years.
Our Mission
The mission of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is to provide information to the community, by promoting Paris area businesses, as well as being the information center for tourism.
Our goals
- Promote leadership Programs
- Encourage new industry and small businesses in our area
- Supply local information to all inquiries
- Always promote local businesses by shopping Paris first
- Promote and retain membership
- Fulfill our membership needs
- Work with city, county, local business leaders, and other organizations, to promote Paris and Edgar County as a "Great Place to Call Home"
Annual Chamber Sponsored Events
- FEBRUARY - For the Love of Shopping Small
- MARCH - Chamber Celebration
- APRIL - Chamber Trivia
- MAY - Spring Golf Outing
- JUNE - Summer Garden Walk
- JULY - Small Business Saturday
- AUGUST - Job Fair Expo
- AUGUST - Potterfest
- SEPTEMBER - Honeybee Golf Outing
- OCTOBER - Scare on the Square
- NOVEMBER - Christmas in Paris
- DECEMBER - Chamber Crawl
- DECEMBER - Christmas Walk
Chamber Services & Opportunities
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Grand Opening Ceremonies
- Business After Hours
- Looking for Lincoln
- Tourism Grant
- Winter/Spring Magazine
- Winter/Spring Magazine
- Summer/Fall Magazine
- Social Media Advertising
- Future Leaders Class
- In House Advertising
- Scholarships
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly Podcast
Additional resources & Information
We carry City, County and State maps. We also have multiple brochures available of Paris area businesses. We can point you in the right direction on business listings in the areas. Need to know numbers? We can help you out with free phonebooks.
Chamber Bucks
Looking for a gift for that special someone?
We have the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Chamber Bucks are gift certificates that you can use at many local businesses.
SHOP LOCAL – support your Paris-area economy!
Parisopoly
Parisopoly
A chance to own a piece of local history! Only $35 a game board. Now available at the Chamber office.
