The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is producing new initiatives to draw shoppers and diners to its many members.  Community members can potentially win prizes such as gift cards for taking part in one new program.  The Chamber is also working to better connect with member businesses and to facilitate collaboration between businesses.

“Dine, Drink, and Discover” is the name of the program offering gift cards to winning participants.  Board President Krystal Baker says those who wish to participate receive a “passport,” which is stamped at member businesses they visit.

The Chamber of Commerce has an Ambassador Club.  It’s a group of volunteers who engage with member businesses on behalf of the Chamber. 

The GTCC is also collaborating with Small Town Taylorville for a fundraiser known as the Tailgate Takeaway Drive-Thru.  It’s designed to support local businesses, and proceeds benefit a local charity.

Two new businesses have joined the Chamber in recent weeks.  They include Lake Lawn Inn in Pana and Bella Roma Italian Restaurant in Edinburg.

More information on the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is available at www.taylorvillechamber.com.

Krystal Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.