Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce Urge Residents to Do Holiday Shopping Locally

The website also features a special message from Southern Illinois University Men’s Basketball Coach Barry Hinson, who stresses the importance of shopping locally. Website design and services were donated by Carbondale-based Highline Ideas.
“This program is a cooperative effort of many chambers and businesses who know the importance of encouraging Southern Illinoisans to shop local this holiday season,” explained Les O’Dell, executive director of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, one of ten participating chambers. “We know that when dollars stay right here in Southern Illinois, we all benefit. This is a great way of reminding all of us to buy local.”
Southern Illinois Chambers sponsoring the effort include Benton/West City, Carbondale, Carterville, Du Quoin, Herrin, Marion, Murphysboro, Pinckneyville, Union County and West Frankfort.
For more information, please contact the Marion Chamber of Commerce at (618) 997-6311.

Free Shop Southern Illinois decals now available
Wesley's Custom Graphics is offering FREE Shop Southern Illinois decals to everyone! To receive your free decal, visit Wesley's Custom Graphics, which is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and located at 208 West DeYoung in Marion.

They include the SHOP SOUTHERN ILLINOIS program’s full color logo and the dimensions are approximately 5 ¾” wide x 4 ½” tall. The decals are great for year-round displaying, encouraging everyone to SHOP LOCAL every day and not just the holidays!

For more information, call (618) 997-8687.


Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce Urge Residents to Do Holiday Shopping Locally The website also features a special message from Southern Illinois University Men’s Basketball Coach Barry Hinson, who stresses the importance of shopping locally. Website design and services were donated by Carbondale-based Highline Ideas. “This program is a cooperative effort of many chambers and businesses who know the importance of encouraging Southern Illinoisans to shop local this holiday season,” explained Les O’Dell, executive director of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, one of ten participating chambers. “We know that when dollars stay right here in Southern Illinois, we all benefit. This is a great way of reminding all of us to buy local.” Southern Illinois Chambers sponsoring the effort include Benton/West City, Carbondale, Carterville, Du Quoin, Herrin, Marion, Murphysboro, Pinckneyville, Union County and West Frankfort. For more information, please contact the Marion Chamber of Commerce at (618) 997-6311. Free Shop Southern Illinois decals now available Wesley's Custom Graphics is offering FREE Shop Southern Illinois decals to everyone! To receive your free decal, visit Wesley's Custom Graphics, which is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and located at 208 West DeYoung in Marion. They include the SHOP SOUTHERN ILLINOIS program’s full color logo and the dimensions are approximately 5 ¾” wide x 4 ½” tall. The decals are great for year-round displaying, encouraging everyone to SHOP LOCAL every day and not just the holidays! For more information, call (618) 997-8687.
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