PALOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 36-3686161 · Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues (S41)
What they do
Our Community is Enriched By The Services Our Members Provide and We In Turn, Support Them With A Wide Range of Services and Benefits Including Placement In The Online Member Directory, A Monthly Email Newsletter and Membership Meetings Featuring Timely Programs and Networking Opportunities.Chamber Members Understand The Importance of Civic Responsibility and Take Great Pride In The Growth and Development of Our Community. The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce is Committed to Promoting The Business Community and The Many Wonderful Amenities Our City Offers to Both Residents and Guests and is Dedicated to Making The Palos Area A Wonderful and Convenient Place to Live, Work, Visit and Build A Business.
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Leadership and board
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2008
- Location
- PO BOX 138, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
- County
- Cook
- In care of
- JAMES DAEMICKE