GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Chambers of commerce honor and respect capitalism and well-informed private sector job creators as a central and foundational element of regional and national prosperity. Chambers of commerce actively facilitate collaboration and open discussion between business and public officials through education, business advocacy and leadership. VISION: The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce will be the preferred provider of watch-dog, education and advocacy services that form a mission-critical catalyst for business success. MISSION: The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization, dedicated to a strong, private-sector regional economy.