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The Purpose of the Chamber of Commerce
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The purpose of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all businesses and organizations. We strive to help advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Manhattan area, its citizens and all of the business community. To download a membership application for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, please
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P.O. Box 357 | Phone: (815) 478-3811 | Fax: (815) 478-7611 | Email: chamber@manhattan-il.com

2009 Manhattan Fun Day Parade

All ENTRIES ARE DUE BY AUGUST 14, 2009. For the application form please Click Here >>

Parade will start promptly at 12:00 p.m.  Entries will be notified by mail of line up time and location about a week prior to the parade.  All late entries will be put at the end of the parade line up. For more info contact the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Glenna Johnston, 815-478-3811

2009 Annual Golf Outing – July 24th, 2009

Fore!  The annual golf outing will be held at Green Garden Country Club, 9511 W. Manhattan-Monee Road in Frankfort, IL.  Registration starts at 2:00 pm and tee off is at 3:00 pm.  Dinner and a good time follows!  If you would like to donate a raffle prize, sponsor a hole or just need more information, please contact Bill Johnson at 815-693-5068. To download the application form Click Here >>

2009 Farmer’s Market

The Manhattan Park District and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to participate in our annual Farmer’s Market. Manhattan Farmer’s Market will be held on Tuesday’s, from 2pm-6pm, rain or shine, June 2 – September 1, 2009. Please Click Here>>

For an application or more information, please contact the Manhattan Park District at 815-478-3324.

Do you have flowers or fresh produce?  The Manhattan Park District and Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for vendors for their annual Farmers Market.  We are also looking for food vendors, crafters, musicians and musical entertainers.  Our market carries fresh produce that is locally grown and from various areas in the Midwest.  We will have various demonstrations throughout the summer as well as light entertainment.  The market will be located this year at the beautiful Baker-Koren Round Barn Farm Park, which is just off of Route 52 and Baker Road, in Manhattan, Illinois.  The Round Barn Farm Park is the perfect location for picnics.  The park spans over several acres and is beautifully shaded.  The barn was designated a Will County Historic Landmark on November 18, 1999.  The market will be held on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 6:00pm starting June 2 and continuing through September 1, 2009.  Seasonal and weekly spaces are still available.  The market is free and open to the public. 

Chamber Board Members

Chamber Board Member’s 2008
Pictured in front row (l-r): VP Dianne Huelsman, Paula Morrone , Greg Broderick , Treasurer Bill Jonhson, President Dr. Jeff Pietrzyk,  Jamie Doyle, Dr. Nick Polyak, Pam Davis,

Position: Name Professional Association:
President Dr. Jeff Pietrzyk Illinois Eye Associates
Vice President Dianne Huelsman First Bank of Manhattan
Treasurer Bill Johnson Select Perfection Construction, LLC
Executive Director Glenna Johnston Manhattan School District #114
Board Members Greg Broderick Berkot’s Super Foods
Board Members Pam Davis Silver Cross Hospital
Board Members Jamie Doyle Curtain Call Community Theatre
Board Members Paula Morrone HomeStar Bank
Board Members Dr. Nick Polyak Lincoln-Way Central High School
The Village of Manhattan

Manhattan was incorporated in 1886. We are an old and established community. Having its roots in farming, the village has grown over the last ten years to accommodate over 6000 people. Our forebears of German and Irish heritage give expression in our early spring festival Irish Fest.

One of the real advantages of living in Manhattan is the ease with which everyone works together to make our town better and better. The town's caboose from the Norfolk and Western Railway shows the fruits of the Historical Society, Village, Township and Park Board working together to get something done. This web site is another testament to that, for through the Chamber of Commerce's efforts, we are able to give visitors a central place to learn about our area, and allow residents to find answers to their questions about what is going on in the area.

For residents and visitors alike, this web site assembles most of what you need to know about the Manhattan area.