Your membership supports the following efforts that make Geneseo an amazing community:

See a Return on Your Investment: Geneseo Chamber members see a return on their investment through the various events and promotions we organize to drive commerce and tourism in Geneseo. This includes the Shop Geneseo! promotion, which represented an  economic impact of over $115,000.00 in 2023, and our Geneseo Chamber gift certificate program which generated over $57,000 in 2023. Many Geneseo Chamber member businesses report a return on their investment of up to 20 times their initial investment as a result of the Geneseo Chamber’s efforts.

Strengthen our Local Economy: The Geneseo Chamber has helped to augment the economic growth of Geneseo for decades – promoting Geneseo as a desirable place to live, work, play, shop, dine, and develop. Geneseo defies the economic trends seen in Illinois, and the Geneseo Chamber’s efforts have helped contribute to the success of Geneseo’s business community, and to the success of the Geneseo community overall.

Support Non-Profit Organizations: Geneseo Chamber-organized events such as the Music Festival, Trains, Planes & Automobiles, and the Geneseo Christmas Walk provide a fundraising platform for many area non-profit organizations. We also have a strong track record of connecting local non-profits with potential donors or funding sources.

Support Community Events: Your membership supports the community events you and your employees love to attend, including Geneseo Artwalk, the Geneseo Music Festival, Scarecrow Row, and the famous Geneseo Christmas Walk! Our signature community events also provide a measurable economic benefit to every business in Geneseo. In 2023, the  Geneseo Chamber’s signature community events attracted over 36,000 attendees.

Support our local Small Business Community: The Geneseo Chamber helps to promote new and upcoming businesses in Geneseo. Don’t need promotion? Your membership helps strengthen those who do, which brings more people to your business and shows that your business is willing to work together and support a strong local economy.

Customers Value Chamber Membership: Membership with the Geneseo Chamber tells your customers that your business values contributing to our community. The Geneseo Chamber hosts popular community events and helps build the character of Geneseo that so many enjoy. Get involved with the Geneseo Chamber and discover how your business and customers can benefit from membership.

Support the Local Arts: Many of the Geneseo Chamber’s efforts highlight our local arts community – from visual to sonic arts. Notably, the Geneseo Chamber has spearheaded the Geneseo Mural Project, bringing colorful murals to life in Geneseo and beautifying our community at the same time. Your Geneseo Chamber membership supports the arts locally.

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Member Benefits

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce membership is over 250 strong and includes businesses of all sizes, not-for-profit organizations, families and individuals. Our members work together to build a thriving community – one that attracts new businesses, families, customers and visitors to the area – a wonderful place to live and work.

We offer promotions throughout the year and host many events that benefit our member organizations. Our members enjoy:

An online directory listing with keyword search in our member business directory. And, as a member, you are connected with the countless inquiries we receive via our website, email, daily phone calls and our Facebook page about businesses and events in Geneseo. This invaluable tool reaches far beyond the geographic boundaries of local marketing. It is used by many patrons to locate area businesses that specialize in the products or services which they are seeking. Along with contact information and specialty, each listing provides a link to the member’s website.

Bi-Weekly Email Newsletters to keep members apprised of the latest news, events, promotions, advertising and networking opportunities in Geneseo.

Directory Listing in our Annual Publication which is distributed throughout the Quad Cities region and throughout the State of Illinois to residents, business and tourists. We distribute 5,000 copies of our publication annually. This publication offers a wealth of information about events, organizations, history, commerce, business and services in the Geneseo area.

Business After Hours events hosted by members in a fun, social environment to promote networking and partnership amongst current and prospective Geneseo Chamber members.

Free job postings on our Employment Opportunities page.

Event sponsorship opportunities – Get your brand in front of thousands of community event attendees.

Ribbon Cutting opportunities for new businesses or those who are celebrating a grand re-opening, new venture or moving to another location in the area.