The Elsberry Chamber of Commerce strives to enhance and improve the economic health and quality of life in our community. To achieve our objectives and goals, the Chamber of Commerce has developed a five point Mission Statement: - Influence residents to first look within our community for goods, services, and entertainment;
- Attract consumers from throughout the region and promote Elsberry as a mercantile and entertainment center for the region;
- Promote a community environment which attracts new business, employment, and residential opportunities;
- Work with, and for, our Chamber members to attain their goals, and establish active working relationships with private and public entities;
- Establish strategic alliances with our neighboring communities to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the area.
The car show is no easy task; it takes 6 months of planning; full cooperation of MODOT, the City, our local businesses (including the school), law enforcement agencies, our ambulance and fire districts plus dozens of show day volunteers to make it a success. Not to mention the efforts we have come to rely on from area show car owners! The ninth annual show is scheduled for May 2nd, 2009 in the City Park. If you have been a part of this event in the past...your assistance was invaluable and on behalf of the Chamber - we thank you! If you would like to help in any capacity for 2009 simply contact Brigitte Steavenson at 898-2516 or email bsteavenson@yahoo.com. We intend to keep the show downtown for as long as we can; especially now with the recent installation of the new playground equipment! What a wonderful addition to the park. | In view of today’s business and technological climate, Elsberry provides an attractive alternative for business operations as compared to a more urban environment. Recent -- and on-going -- real estate developments provide residents with a number of housing styles, in attractive locations, and all at remarkably affordable prices Elsberry enjoys a number of features which make it an enviable place to live and work: - highly rated schools,
- beautiful landscapes,
- a clean and safe environment,
- good highway and rail access,
- superb nearby recreational facilities, and
- a positive public attitude.
Congratulations to Dave Johnson from Troy and his 1934 Black Ford Roadster - winner of the 2009 Best of Show trophy at the 2009 Car Show. Thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Elsberry combined with the proceeds from Chamber Annual Events, the following items have been purchased to improve main street and promote local businesses. Classic on Wheels Car Show (years 2006--'08)...snowflake pole pieces were gifted to the City for Holiday Decorations. Classic on Wheels Car Show 2009 -In conjunction with the City, new speakers were purchased for the City Park Classic on Wheels Car Show 2009 - Visitor Center Pamphlets were printed and distributed to Missouri Visitor Centers and Elsberry Businesses.
Elsberry has nearby nature areas developed and monitored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources which are ideal spots for bird watching and other outdoor recreation.
The Elsberry Chamber of Commerce meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. Meetings are held in the evening in an effort to allow everyone the opportunity to attend. The public is cordially invited. Please call 573-898-9124 to confirm the date, time, and location. |
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