Frequently Asked Questions
General
The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce's tiered membership structure allows you to customize your membership level to meet your business' unique needs. Whether you are seeking discounted advertising packages, employee development courses, recruitment tools, employee drug testing, or simply networking opportunities, the Chamber has you covered.
With a membership of 700+ strong, the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce is the "Voice of Business" for Macon County. We advocate for business-friendly legislation on the local, state, and national fronts and keep you informed of the latest political developments affecting the business community.
YES! We understand that cash flow can sometimes be a challenge for new businesses. That's why we offer a payment plan which automatically deducts your Chamber membership dues in monthly installments from your checking or savings account.
For less than the price of a bottle of water per day, you can enjoy the valuable benefits of a Chamber membership.
Call the Chamber office at 217-422-2200 to request an Ambassador application or email membership@decaturchamber.com.
After we receive your completed application, we will notify you of the next Ambassador meeting.
Decatur's sales tax rate is 8% (6.25% Illinois tax + 1.75% local sales tax) for general merchandise and 10% for restaurants (additional 2% food and beverage tax).
Springfield, IL - 36 miles
Bloomington, IL - 45 miles
Champaign, IL - 47 mies
Peoria, IL - 86 miles
St. Louis, MO - 135 miles
Indianapolis, IN - 172 miles
Chicago, IL - 180 Miles
Demographic information is available from the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County. You may reach the EDC at 217-422-9520 or online at www.decaturedc.com.
Industry
Ameren
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Caterpillar, Inc.
Mueller Company
PPG Industries
Tate & Lyle
Healthcare
Decatur Memorial Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Education
Decatur Public School District
Millikin University
Richland Community College
Government
City of Decatur
County of Macon
6.2% (December 2008)
Decatur Area Visitor's and Convention Bureau
217-423-7000 or www.decaturcvb.com
City Centre Decatur
217-423-3475 or www.downtowndecatur.com
Decatur City Manager's Office
217-424-2801 or www.ci.decatur.il.us
General information on starting a new business, including sources for grants and loans, can be obtained from the Small Business Development Center at 217-875-4004/www.extension.uiuc.edu/sbdc or SCORE at 217-424-6297/www.decaturscore.org.
We have local phone books available at our office free of charge.
We will not mail phonebooks.
For inquiries about building permits or building inspections, contact the City of Decatur at 217-424-2787 or www.ci.decatur.il.us.
You can obtain local birth records and marriage licenses from the Macon County Clerk's office at 141 S. Main Street , Decatur, Illinois.
