About Us
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that is committed to promote and advocate economic and community advantages to improve the quality of life for all.
The board of directors are volunteers who are investing time and money into the community, working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of the area. Businesses, individuals and organization are all eligible to belong to the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce unifies the public spirit of the community and directors it into useful and constructive channels. The Chamber of Commerce can not carry out its broad program of work to protect and advance business without your personal service and financial support.
Marshall has a strong consumer base of nearly 59,000 residents and 24,000 workers in the trade area. I-70, which cuts through the north end of town carries over 21,000 motorist each day and Route 1 and Route 40, carry thousands more to the the downtown area. Currently consumer demand exceeds the available retail supply by more than $195 million a year. Retail sales in the trade area are $595 million a year, but that's not nearly enough to satisfy consumer demand. When you open your retail business here, you'll join a growing list of large national retailers as well as unique and eclectic retailers.
Marshall is the county seat for Clark County, Starting from an agricultural base growing into a manufacturing and industrial economy, the strong work ethics of our work force is leading Marshall as their new location.
Under the business section of this website, you will find traffic counts, available sites and buildings, grant applications and much more.
Our Economic Development team is ready to meet with you at any time, To learn how you can become part of our family friendly town, call the Marshall Chamber of Commerce today, 217-826-2034.
Chamber Offices / Incubator
The Chamber building also serves as the community business incubator. An incubator is a multi-tenant facility providing affordable space and an environment that promotes the growth of small companies. Business incubators, as economic tools, have become increasingly common in the last decade and a half for stimulating local development. Incubators provide facilities and services to catalyze small-business growth. In fact, incubated companies have a dramatically higher rate of survival than an average spin-out does. The incubator concept is simple and appealing.
The Chamber has 3 offices available for rent. Rent is $150 a month, including utilities, trash, and access to the board room as scheduled. Available is a men and women's restroom, break room/kitchen, and front lobby.
