The 2024-2025 “inspire community” publication is made possible through the support of our community partners.

Funds for the “inspire community” campaign were solely from an Illinois DCEO grant. No funds from memberships, ad sales, or other fundraisers were used.

“inspire community” Magazine Editors:
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce
Marcus Holland, Executive Director
Matthew Packman, Membership Director
Jamie Allen, Marketing Coordinator

inspire community

A Magazine Featuring the Communities in the Greater Centralia Area.

1. Table of Contents

2. “Why It’s Good to Live in Centralia” by Tom Hawkins

3. Kaskaskia College “Developing the Workforce”

4. Quality of Life: Education

5. inspire progress. “Interview with City of Centralia”

6. Top Employers

7. Welcome to our Community

8. Quality of Life: Recreation

9. Parks and Recreation in Centralia

10. Longstanding Traditions

11. Annual Events

12. inspire connection. “A partnership with business and community.”

13. Balloon Fest Photo Series

14. Important Phone Numbers

15. This publication is made possible through the support of our community partners.