More About the Chamber

Information Available
Information about the Perryville / Perry County area is always available, including:
  • City maps
  • Community profiles and manufacturing directories, which include demographic information for Perryville and Perry County
  • County maps
  • Information and brochures from the Small Business Development Center and the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission
  • Information on sites of interest in surrounding counties
  • Maps and brochures from the Missouri Department of Conservation, which focus on outdoor recreation including:
    • Boating opportunities
    • Camping opportunities
    • Fishing opportunities
    • Hunting opportunities
  • Missouri calendar of events
  • Missouri highway maps
  • Missouri vacation planner
  • Newcomers / visitors guides
  • Phone directories
  • Tourism brochures
Past to Present
The Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce is proudly celebrating 85 years of service to the community. Founded on January 23, 1923, the Chamber has continued to be an active and influential force within the Perryville community.

Membership in the Perryville Chamber has increased from 173 in 1991 to over 400 members in 2007.

Over the years, the Perryville Chamber has sponsored hundreds of retail sales events, dozens of inner-city beautification projects and striven to attract new industry and business to promote stable economic growth for the Perryville area. The continuing expansion of business and industry in Perryville and Perry County reflects a stable and healthy business climate.

The Perryville Chamber maintains active membership in the:
  • Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri
  • Co-sponsor of the Teen Council
  • Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive Association
  • Missouri Chamber of Commerce
  • Perry County Historical Society
  • River Heritage Association