Chartered in 1950, the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry has grown from 3 (three) Downtown businessmen to an organization of well over 500 businesses today. In addition to promoting the "Shop Palatine" message, the Chamber provides a number of benefits and services for both its Members and the Community at large. These include…
- Business Referrals
- Networking Events weekly and monthly networking groups
- Greeter Service Welcome to new Residents and Businesses
- Education Seminars and Workshops
- Student Scholarships
- Relocation and Tourist Information
Employment
(1996 estimates)
Resident Total Employment 25,219
Resident Total Unemployment 1,269
Total Labor Force 25,219
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Occupation
(Major Categories 1990 Census)
Management 8,266
Technical Sales and Support 9,246
Service Occupations 1,564
Farming, Forestry and Fishing 120
Precision Production Craft and Repair 1,707
Operators, Fabricators and Laborers 1,914
Major Employers in Palatine
(1996 est.)
United Parcel Service (Mail Shipping) 1,000
Weber Stephens 1,000
Square "D" Company 280
Tec Inc. 1,600
School District 211 1,600
School District 15 1,600
Employment by Industry
(1990 Census)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing 141
Mining 5
Construction 1,268
Manufacturing:
Non-Durable Goods 1,624
Durable Goods 2,926
Transportation 1,255
Communication, other Public Utilities 440
Wholesale Trade 1,697
Retail Trade 3,564
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 2,852
Business and Repair Services 1,279
Personal, Entertainment
and Recreation Services 961
Professional and Related Services:
Health Services 1,038
Educational Services 1,595
Other 1,944
Public Administration 328