Arthur, Illinois
Association Of Commerce
The Arthur Area Association of Commerce strives to improve the business climate of the Arthur area. We stay actively involved in community events, business education and support, and community leadership.
Through our varied committees we develop and promote Arthur tourism, the Arthur business community, numerous special events and festivals in Arthur, develop and fund outreach advertising for the Arthur area, and develop and fund community beautification projects.
Working Together Makes Us Better
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Businesses and organizations have recently received a letter from the Arthur Association of Commerce. For some this is a new experience, and for others it has been pre-Covid since receiving such a letter.
Chamber of Commerce organizations have been around for centuries, but after WWII, small communities began forming their own organizations, and so did Arthur’s business leaders. It was the norm for businesses and organizations to annually receive requests for support.
For probably 60 years my father and I gladly supported the Arthur Association of Commerce because we understood how important it was to the success of our own business and the community.
You may ask if associations of commerce are still relevant.
Yes it is. Being part of such an organization is a strategic move for businesses and organizations trying to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. These organizations bring together local business people, entrepreneurs, and professionals to foster economic growth and create a supportive business climate.
And you may think your business and organization doesn’t benefit from the activities of the Association.
Yes, it does. Festivals, events, and marketing by the Association brings people to our community which is vital to Arthur’s economic success and quality of life. If you are part of this community, you benefit from the Association’s presence.
Can you imagine the impact on our community if it was not marketed to those outside our community, if there were no more events to attract visitors, if there was no more Welcome Center providing information to tourists about our community of unique businesses and our welcoming lifestyle worthy of being known as a great place to visit, work, and live?
The Association, Simply Arthur, and the Village of Arthur, are working together to reimagine what economic development efforts can do to make our community even more robust and prosperous, and you are part of the effort. All of us working together makes us better.
Your support of the Arthur Association of Commerce will be genuinely appreciated.