About Us
Dedicated to developing local economic growth & community presence.
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber of Commerce in all of Illinois. We formed on February 2, 1838 and have played a role in our business community ever since. We hope to keep helping our businesses grow and thrive in our area for years to come.
The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce is a non for profit group that is dedicated to developing local economic growth and community presence. It revolves around the premise that business can help drive businesses. The GACC plans to achieve this goal through a multitude of outlets: membership services, business and networking events; marketing communication; community involvement and more.
The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce’s Mission Statement
To foster the economic and cultural welfare of our members, advocate for our business community, and encourage economic growth and innovation.
Board of Directors
Kerry Shelke
Executive Director
Wendy Bade-Gilpin
Chair of GACC Board | Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages
Nathan Vondra
Treasurer
Matthew Blaum
Vice Chair of the Board | Blaum Bros. Distilling Co,
Jay Dickerson
Secretary of the Board | Galena Gazette
Caprinia Abt
Culver's of Galena
Nikkie Peebles
Illinois Bank & Trust
Christopher Allendorf
Jo-Carroll Energy
Denise Spielman
Galena History Museum
Tracy Bauer
Midwest Medical Center
ambassadors
Cindy Foley
The Workshop
Kathie Farlow
Annie Lloyd
Cathy West
UnPosed Photography
Maggie Truppa
Eagle Ridge
Britt White
Galena Cellars
Kimberly Howard
Mary Kay
Holly Bertucci
Illinois Bank & Trust
Lisa Radke
Choice Realty
Tiffany Highland
Belstar Media
Wendy Bade-Gilpin
Hawk Valley Retreat
Denise Spielman
Galena History Museum
Tiffany Brandt
Dupaco
Jerry Howard
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
Carol Gebelt
Steamboat House
Patti Glasgow
US Bank
Ashley Sites
Illinois Bank & Trust
Dawn Freese
US Bank