Ideally located just 17 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop, Des Plaines has a diversified, vibrant and growing business community. In addition to being the home to several Fortune 500 companies and international businesses, there is a comfortable blend of commercial, financial, industrial, professional, service-oriented and retail sectors. Des Plaines provides a demographic cross section of employee skill levels supporting high tech, industry, manufacturing and distribution concerns. The city is serviced by state and interstate highways, Metra rail line, PACE bus, and all forms of business, freight and passenger flights at nearby O’Hare International Airport.

The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an independent, member driven non-profit organization committed to serving the business community.

Our programs provide members with the latest ideas and practices for running and promoting their business. We offer a wide range of programs that give our members the opportunity to network with other businesses and consumers, keep members up-to-date on legislative issues and provide educational seminars and speakers on a host of business topics.

As an advocate for business, the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to creating and maintaining a positive business climate in the community by promoting interaction between business, community and government.