Hannibal Area Chamber Blog

Introducing Hannibal’s Newest Pacesetter: Michael Gaines

Since 1969, the Chamber has honored someone from the community that has served unselfishly to help Hannibal move forward and to progress.  These people have been great givers of their time and talents and have been an inspirational example for...

Hannibal’s 2023 Civic Contributor: Kristy Trevathan

“Her love for the Hannibal community is . . .and has been . .  her life for years.” Kristy Trevathan receives the 2023 Civic Contributor of the Year Award. This year’s civic contributor has been rolling...

Community Betterment Award: Big River Comic Convention

Debbie Hays, Big River Comic Con, accepts the 2023 Community Betterment Award. Before 2019, we’re not sure how many people in Hannibal, Missouri had been to a Comic Con. And we’re equally unsure how many Comic...

New Business of the Year: Wiloki Dance Center

The 2023 New Business of the Year opened last January and has grown steadily since, expanding both their classes and studio space. David Jameson, owner of Wiloki Dance Center, receives the 2023 New Business of the...

Community Betterment Award: Hannibal Piecemakers Quilt Guild

1992 must have been a good year in Hannibal. Not only was the levee system completed just in time to protect the historic downtown area from the flood of 1993, a brand-new hospital was under construction “in a corn field”...
Hannibal Chamber Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cuttings: Celebrating the Start of Something New

Most people have some idea about what a ribbon cutting is – you’ve seen the pictures on social media and in the newspaper, the giant scissors, the crowd celebrating – but do you know why we host ribbon cuttings? Like...
Downtown Hannibal, MO

Our New Year’s Resolution – for You and for Hannibal!

In our fast-paced world, dominated by online giants and fast shipping, it's easy to forget the magic of shopping local. You may not remember – or even realize – all that Hannibal has to offer. But venture beyond the familiar...