Chester Business Association Mission Statement:
The Chester Business Association was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the promotion and expansion of business in the Chester community by nurturing and providing an outlet for the natural pride that so many of us have for our “Village”. The Chester Business Association promotes networking and personal and professional growth opportunity among its membership.

The Chester Business Association:
• Has taken leadership in financing the signs at either end of Chester which identify entry into the village from West and East.
• Has actively worked to help bring streetlights all along Chester’s “Main Street” (Route 10).
• Is attentive to the established development plan which protects Chester from becoming“a bump in the road”.
• Administers and coordinates the usage of the banner poles across Route 10 promoting local and civic events and activities.
• Supports Chester Civic Organizations and activities in the efforts to make Chester a caring and informed community.
• Presents a local “business of the month” award to recognize outstanding business contributions to the Chester Community.
• Presents an annual “Sneed-Stebbins” award to a local businessperson recognizing outstanding business and community service to the Chester Community.
• Holds monthly membership meetings to facilitate networking among community members and businesses; and to keep all abreast of the latest trends and developments affecting the business, government and general welfare of Chester residents. These meetings take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month September through May.