Welcome to your Chamber of Commerce!

Greenville was founded in 1815 by George Davidson-three years before Illinois became a state. Greenville became the seat of government for Bond County in 1821. [Continue reading more history...]

The Greenville Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greenville area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and education interests of the area.

Find the current directory of Chamber Members here!

The Chamber offers networking opportunities including Business After Hours, SMART Talks, Business Network Luncheons, and 35U Crew Business Takeovers. The Chamber sponsors community events like the Gerald Turley Memorial Award, Cardinals Baseball Lunch, Labor Day Golf Tournament, Restaurant Week, and Come Home For Christmas.

Latest News Releases

• Wes Pourchot Selected For 32nd Turley Award

  May 28, 2025     The Greenville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the recipient for the 32nd Annual Gerald Turley Award... Wes Pourchot! Pourchot is well known for the benefit cookouts he has conducted for many years to help many organizations. He is on various boards and has been a 4-H leader for many years. He has done so much for our community, and we cannot thank him enough.
   Celebrate Wes with us at the Milk House Wednesday, June 18th! The award ceremony starts at 6 PM with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Seats for the event are $10 and can be purchased and reserved through the Greenville Chamber of Commerce.
   Please RSVP with the attached link by Saturday, Wednesday June 11th.

  • Turley Award Tickets

  
  

• Mia Emken Named New Greenville Chamber Director

  Apr 27, 2025     The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has hired Mia Emken as its new executive director. Mia grew up in Greenville and has recently been involved in media publicity work for the City of Greenville. She is currently a student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), working on a Bachelor’s degree in Business-Marketing. Emken replaces Elaine McNamara in the Chamber position. McNamara is the new economic development person for the City of Greenville. Mia looks forward to learning and working with all of you!
  

• Chamber Business Events Summer 2025

  June 14, 2025     Schedule of events is subject to change depending on health restrictions and weather conditions.
  
  
  ❌ Due to unexpected scheduling, the Business After Hours on Thursday, June 6th, is cancelled.
  
  State of the City / New Faces Breakfast ☕🍩🥐: Join us Tuesday, July 29th at 7:30am on the 3rd floor for coffee, donuts, and a chance for you to tell us what’s new with you. If you’re new to the area or have opened a new business, we’d love to meet you! All are welcome and you do not have to be a Chamber of Commerce member to attend.

  • State of the City

  
  Meet and mingle with your fellow Greenville Chamber of Commerce members at our next Business After Hours on Thursday, August 7 from 5-7pm!! 🍷🍪🌮🗳 This time we’ll be hosted by The Simple Room!! There’ll be food, fun, and prizes like a 50/50 drawing. It’s a great networking opportunity, so don’t miss it! Chamber members are more than welcome to invite a guest.

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  Bond County Business Network Luncheon 🍴🍔: Join us on Tuesday, September 9th 11:30am on the THIRD floor of the SMART Center for lunch, learning and networking with local business leaders and organizations. Promote what it is YOU do, and there will also be a featured speaker.
    The event cost is $12 ($12.50 if credit card) and includes lunch. Payment can be made at the event (cash, check or charge), or...

  • Pre-Pay Online

  
  Make sure to RSVP by Friday (September 5th)
  
  
  For more info about any event, contact Mia Emken at the Chamber!

• 2025 Awards Gala Recap; 12+ Businesses Honored

  Feb 2, 2025     The 2025 Greenville Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala was held Saturday, January 25 at Copper Dock Winery in Pocahontas. It was a fun filled evening full of great food, games, music, and well deserved appreciation for our members . . .
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