Since its inception, the Chamber has been involved in nearly every important issue pertaining to business and quality of life in Macon County. Only ten percent of Chambers nationwide are accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce and we are one of those proud few, as well as a founding member of the U.S. Chamber and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Our most important business is the business of Decatur and Macon County. We keep an eye on what's happening from City Council to the State Capitol and Washington D.C., working on issues ranging from transportation to education and quality of life. The Chamber of Commerce for Decatur and Macon County was one of the first to form a Business Advisory Council, in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber.
Council members work to keep our representatives informed of the concerns of local business.
We also create a task force to address each concern, following a well-defined set of goals. We also conduct a voters registration drive. Our Transportation Committee has formed a Route 51 Coalition with communities stretching from Decatur to Centralia, specifically to lobby lawmakers for funding for expanding the highway to four lanes. A major focus of the Chamber's action plan is the image of the community. We strive to let everyone know what a great community we have.