Thank you! Special thanks to our members who generously took part in this year’s Festival of Lights on Saturday!!

Illinois waterways contribute to more than 1.7 million jobs and $102.5 billion in wages, according to a report released by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation about the Illinois River’s impact on the economy. 

Benton, Illinois – September 6 2016 – Join automotive enthusiasts from across the area at this year’s Rend Lake Car Show on the Benton Public Square this Saturday.  This year marks the 26th Anniversary of the event.

Contact:  Les O’Dell, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Phone:  618-549-2146

A program designed to urge area residents to complete their holiday shopping in Southern Illinois has garnered national recognition.

September 20th will be a Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon.  The guest speaker is Cory Jobe (Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism).  If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Chamber Office by September 15.  Please make your payment out to the Benton / West City Area Chamber of Commerce, and we will pay for everyone as a group.

BENTON, Ill. (July 27, 2016) – TCC, the largest Verizon Authorized Retailer in the U.S., announces today the opening of its newly relocated store in Benton, Illinois. The store was previously located at 920 Giacone Drive.

Press Release

Contact:               Jeff Haarmann, Managing Partner, AGE
Phone:                 (618) 204-0115
Email:                    [email protected]

MidCountry Bank Core Value Award

Our deadline is April 11th to turn in nomination forms.  The award is for a graduating student in Franklin County and there is not a bank customer relationship requirement in order to be considered. 

<Mt. Vernon> Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce members will now be able to join chamber members from 14 other Southern Illinois chambers in securing bulk electricity and natural gas rates for the commercial electric and natural gas accounts. Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce joins the existing purchasing group comprised of Jefferson County, Marion, West Frankfort, Carbondale, Carterville, Centralia, Salem, Herrin, Murphysboro and others.

Festival of Lights Return to Benton Square
Benton, Illinois – November 30, 2015 – Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? In the lane, snow is glistenin.’
A beautiful site, we’re happy tonight, walking round at the 2015 Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights will be returning to the Benton Public Square on December 4th and 5th.