Stephenson County Chambers of Commerce promote economic development and business activity. The members are local Stephenson County businesses. Chambers of Commerce maintain a number of different business records, including lists of their members, meeting minutes, business development policies and agendas, and membership fee documents. Chambers of Commerce operate at the federal, Illinois State, and local Stephenson County level, and they may provide online access to Stephenson County business records.
Freeport Area Chamber-Commerce Freeport IL 27 West Stephenson Street 61032 815-233-1350
Stephenson County Archives collect and preserve documents and other records that have historic value. Many archives are housed within libraries or even private businesses, and they may contain Stephenson County business records. These records can include charters and founding documents, meeting minutes, contracts, accounting records, Stephenson County business permits and licenses, and business policies. Some businesses run their own archives, or provide historical business records to an archive for preservation. Archives may provide online access to their business records.
Freeport Records Archive Freeport IL 320 West Exchange Street 61032 815-235-8222
Stephenson County Clerk's Offices maintain public records for the Stephenson County or local government. As part of their responsibilities, Clerk's Offices also keep Stephenson County business records. These records can include Stephenson County business permits and licenses, business taxes, accounting records, public meeting minutes, and memoranda, as well as any complaints made about the business. Clerk's Offices in Stephenson County, IL may also have records on business ownership and the history of the business. Business records can be requested online through the Clerk's Office website.
Stephenson County Clerk Freeport IL 15 North Galena Avenue 61032 815-235-8289