Enhancing Business Success.
Strengthening Our Community.

Our mission is to be a recognized leader for our members and community and to stimulate a healthy business climate through programs and services that strengthen our community as well as directly benefit our members and enhance their business success.

Community Partners

By investing in our organization, we will advocate for your business. We communicate with local civic organizations and government agencies to promote positive business growth for the greater Centralia area.

The Greater Centralia Community

The Greater Centralia area covers four counties: Marion, Clinton, Jefferson, and Washington counties in Illinois; and includes members from cities: Centralia, Central City, Wamac, Carlyle, Dix, Greenville, Highland, Hoffman, Irvington, Mt. Vernon, Odin, Salem, Sandoval, Walnut Hill, and others. We work in partnerships with local municipalities, schools, and civic organizations. The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce actively supports regional growth and education through the above mentioned inclusive partnerships.

With over 300 members, our chamber of commerce consists of locally owned businesses, home-based businesses, corporate retail and industrial operations, hospitals, financial institutions, and manufacturers. As we work with each member, we offer opportunities to meet their individualized needs and help them strive for their goal of success.

The value of a chamber membership is not solely based on the participation of the member. The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce focuses on building relationships and improving communication with and between our members. Legislative and political issues are met with integrity and diplomacy, offering views from both sides of issues, while maintaining the best interest of the business climate in our greater community.


Meeting Individual Needs

As we work with each member, we offer opportunities to meet their individualized needs and help them strive for their goal of success.


Become A Member

As a business in the greater Centralia area, you depend on the growth and prosperity of our community and workforce. It is very difficult to change the business climate by yourself, but as a part of the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce you can make a difference!

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Balloon Fest

Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Foundation Park the 3rd full weekend in August. 35 hot air balloons. Balloon flights. 2 balloon glows. Musical Entertainment. Craft Vendors. Food Vendors. Children's Activity Area. Car Shows. August 16-17-18, 2024

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Event Calendar

Stay up-to-date with events happening in the Greater Centralia Area.

Have an event you’d like us to post? Let us know!

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Shop Local

Choosing to spend your dollars at local shops nurtures and grows the community. It’s that simple. When your money stays local- your money builds local. We are calling on YOU to be a part of this community’s transformation and #ShopLocal

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Meet The Team

Marcus Holland- Chamber Director

Originally from St. Peters, MO, and graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, Marcus moved to Centralia in 2006 and joined the chamber of commerce.

“My favorite job is my current role as Chamber Director. I get to utilize years of sales, fundraising, and marketing experience to directly help businesses reach their goals. This role allows me to sit down and talk with chamber members, connect the dots and point them in the right direction. I encourage any business to reach out to the Chamber if they need guidance or reassurance with their next steps.”

Matthew Packman - Assistant Chamber Director

A longtime Centralia resident, Matt is a 2005 graduate of Centralia High School, with degrees from Kaskaskia College and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. Matt began with the Centralia Chamber of Commerce in 2023 following a career in journalism.

“Through my years in journalism, I was given the opportunity to learn about our local businesses and organizations and tell their stories. Now, as assistant director of the Centralia Chamber of Commerce, I have the privilege of serving those entities and helping ensure the continued economic growth of our city.”

Jamie Resch - Marketing Coordinator

A Centralia native and graduate of Centralia High School Kaskaskia College, with additional studies at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Jamie returned to Centralia in 2018 to begin her business, Studio Bee. Jamie joined the Centralia Chamber of Commerce as marketing coordinator and social media manager in 2023.

"As a current business owner in Centralia, I can relate to the business needs of our Chamber members. I want to help our local businesses and be a part of the economic development of the community."