BENTON WEST CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A CORPORATION
EIN 37-6035996 · Homeowners & Tenants Associations (L50)
What they do
The Objectives of The Benton - West City Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc, Are To: Advance The Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial, and Civic Well Being of The Benton and West City, Illinois, Area; to Aid In The Conservation and Advancement of The Business and Professional Interests of Said Area; to Foster and Encourage The Development of Said Area; and to Exercise All Powers Granted By The Statutes of The State of Illinois In The Furtherance of Said Purpose
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ContactLennie SheltonExecutive Director
Mailing addressPO BOX 574, BENTON, IL 62812-0574
Main phone(253) 312-8872Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- October 1943
- County
- Franklin
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