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.

ALL RURAL Elsberry precinct voters are to vote at the Senior Citizens Building located at 5th and Broadway. Persons residing in the city limits will continue voting at City Hall.

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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.

Thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Elsberry combined with the proceeds from the Chamber's Annual Classics on Wheels Car Show (years 2006--'08)...the Elsberry Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we have sent in the final order to complete the holiday decoration collection for downtown. Kudos to everyone who contributed of their time, talent and finance!

Eight more deluxe snowflake pole pieces are to be delivered later this month. The collection has been gifted to the City. The men of Alliance assist with preparing the park for the car show every year. They are also responsible for properly storing the decorations and displaying them for all to enjoy. We are grateful to this group of men.

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!

Plans are in motion for our ninth annual show 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.

The number of cars registered in upcoming shows will dictate whether we can still fit downtown or if it is time to consider the Lincoln Co. RII School Districts gracious offer to use their parking lots. They agreed to all of our points of contention (electricity etc.) therefore vendors will have no problems there.

We hope that everyone enjoys the Holiday decor' as much as we have enjoyed raising the funds. "Good Old Elsberry! A great place to visit and a wonderful place to live!"

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.

Elsberry Photo Album

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.