The Chamber of Commerce was incorporated on April 12th , 1948 due to the efforts of Lott Hare,
Emil Johnson, Emil Novak, and William Worley.
These founding members were local businessmen who felt strongly about promoting the advantages that Villa Park business could offer. They stated their mission, which is still in use today:
The Villa Park Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial and civic interests of the village of Villa Park and Vicinity