Time is running out to purchase a Marion Community Day ad in the SI Miners program

Marion Community Day at Rent One Park is Friday, June 24. The Southern Illinois Miners will be facing off against the Evansville Otters. Show your community spirit and support for Marion Grad Spree this year by attending the game.

As a Chamber member, you have access to deals with the Southern Illinois Miners for Community Day, including the following options to participate:

Ad on Marion Community Day page in Miners program - $250
- Advertising space in the Miners game day program (48 home games in the 2016 Season). The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31!
Ad in program, table and tickets - $350
- Advertising space in the game day program, a display table on the concourse during the game and 12 tickets. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31!
Tailgate Party vendor, ad space - $300
- Your business will receive advertising space in the Miners game day program (48 home games in the 2016 Season) and a space to display your business' goods/services at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31!
Ad in program, table, tickets, Tailgate vendor - $400
- Your business will receive advertising space in the game day program, a display table on the concourse during the game, 12 box tickets and a space to display your business' goods/services during the Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31!
Business vendor at Tailgate Party - $50
- The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. To display your business' goods/services at the Tailgate Party, the fee is $50, which includes one parking pass.
12 box tickets and a table on the concourse - $125
- Your business will receive 12 box tickets to the game and a display table on the concourse during the game to promote your business and products.
Tailgate Party vendor, 12 tickets, concourse table - $175
- Your business will receive 12 box tickets to the game, a display table on the concourse to promote your business and products/services during the game and a space to display your business' goods/services at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark.
Tickets to the game - $8/each
- Choose this option if you aren't interested in the business vendor space at the Tailgate Party or a table on the concourse to display your business' goods/services.
Participate in the Two-Person Bag Tournament - $40/team
- The bag tournament would begin at 5 p.m. The winning team will receive 50% of the registration fees. The cost to register a team for the tournament is $40/team.

To register for any of the above options, click here.

The tailgate will be offered prior to the game on the gravel parking lot at Rent One Park. The tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end prior to the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Featuring free food, free drinks, bounce houses, and more, the tailgate has something for everyone in the family. A donation to Grad Spree will be asked of those entering the tailgate area.

"It is our goal this year to make Marion Community Day, 'the block party' that no one wants to miss," said Amber Ciochetto, the Chair of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Community Day Committee. "We are inviting everyone from the Community to come tailgate with us, enjoy some give-aways from local vendors, and participate in a bags tournament. All proceeds from the tailgate and tickets to the game, help support Marion Grad Spree."

Area businesses are encouraged to be a vendor at this year’s tailgate. The cost is $50 and includes one parking pass.

Nonbusinesses can also signup to be a tailgater at the tailgate. There is no fee for a nonbusiness to setup at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Chamber only asks for a donation to Grad Spree.

When the first pitch for the game is thrown out at 7:05 p.m. the tailgate will end. Tickets to the game are only $8 each and are available for purchase online here, by calling the Marion Chamber at (618) 997-6311, emailing director@marionillinois.com or by stopping by the Marion Chamber at 2305 West Main. 50% of all ticket sales will go to the Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Grad Spree program.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation sponsors Grad Spree, which was started more than 30 years ago to help insure that graduation is the beginning of a new life, not the end of one. The Chamber provides a night of fun-filled activities at The HUB and SI Bowl, following graduation ceremonies. The cost of this event is covered by direct donations and dollars raised at various Marion Chamber of Commerce fundraisers. The event costs approximately $50 per student.

During the ballgame, sponsors will display their goods and services on tables throughout the concourse.

The game will conclude with an amazing fireworks display at the ballpark, weather permitting.

Marion Community Day is coordinated by the Marion Chamber of Commerce Community Day Committee, which consists of:

Ashley Gott from Bank of Herrin
Misty Cobb from Banterra Bank
Mindy Reid from Banterra Bank
Chair Amber Ciochetto from Crisp Container Company
Jennifer Olson from Farmers State Bank
Kelly Caudill from Futiva, LLC
Alisha Shipp from Futiva, LLC
Jennifer Thurston with GFI Digital, Inc.
Dalus Ben Avi from the Marion Chamber of Commerce
Kristin Paul from the Marion Chamber of Commerce
Lucas Gross with Mayer Branding
Tracey Glenn from Peoples National Bank
Paul Joersz with Pepsi MidAmerica
Zach McGinn with Pepsi MidAmerica
Gail Barger from Priority Staffing Group, Ltd.
Suzanne Pierson with Shoe Sensation
Jessica Force from Williamson County Government
Doug Kimmel with the Williamson County Regional Airport

For more information about Marion Community Day, visit marionillinois.com, call the Chamber at (618) 997-6311 or email director@marionillinois.com.


Time is running out to purchase a Marion Community Day ad in the SI Miners program Marion Community Day at Rent One Park is Friday, June 24. The Southern Illinois Miners will be facing off against the Evansville Otters. Show your community spirit and support for Marion Grad Spree this year by attending the game. As a Chamber member, you have access to deals with the Southern Illinois Miners for Community Day, including the following options to participate: Ad on Marion Community Day page in Miners program - $250 Advertising space in the Miners game day program (48 home games in the 2016 Season). The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31! Ad in program, table and tickets - $350 Advertising space in the game day program, a display table on the concourse during the game and 12 tickets. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31! Tailgate Party vendor, ad space - $300 Your business will receive advertising space in the Miners game day program (48 home games in the 2016 Season) and a space to display your business' goods/services at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31! Ad in program, table, tickets, Tailgate vendor - $400 Your business will receive advertising space in the game day program, a display table on the concourse during the game, 12 box tickets and a space to display your business' goods/services during the Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. The dimensions for the ad are: 2.25" wide x 3.75" tall. All ads need to be CMYK. Limited ad space available. Deadline 3/31! Business vendor at Tailgate Party - $50 The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. To display your business' goods/services at the Tailgate Party, the fee is $50, which includes one parking pass. 12 box tickets and a table on the concourse - $125 Your business will receive 12 box tickets to the game and a display table on the concourse during the game to promote your business and products. Tailgate Party vendor, 12 tickets, concourse table - $175 Your business will receive 12 box tickets to the game, a display table on the concourse to promote your business and products/services during the game and a space to display your business' goods/services at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. Tickets to the game - $8/each Choose this option if you aren't interested in the business vendor space at the Tailgate Party or a table on the concourse to display your business' goods/services. Participate in the Two-Person Bag Tournament - $40/team The bag tournament would begin at 5 p.m. The winning team will receive 50% of the registration fees. The cost to register a team for the tournament is $40/team. To register for any of the above options, click here. The tailgate will be offered prior to the game on the gravel parking lot at Rent One Park. The tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end prior to the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Featuring free food, free drinks, bounce houses, and more, the tailgate has something for everyone in the family. A donation to Grad Spree will be asked of those entering the tailgate area. "It is our goal this year to make Marion Community Day, 'the block party' that no one wants to miss," said Amber Ciochetto, the Chair of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Community Day Committee. "We are inviting everyone from the Community to come tailgate with us, enjoy some give-aways from local vendors, and participate in a bags tournament. All proceeds from the tailgate and tickets to the game, help support Marion Grad Spree." Area businesses are encouraged to be a vendor at this year’s tailgate. The cost is $50 and includes one parking pass. Nonbusinesses can also signup to be a tailgater at the tailgate. There is no fee for a nonbusiness to setup at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. The Chamber only asks for a donation to Grad Spree. When the first pitch for the game is thrown out at 7:05 p.m. the tailgate will end. Tickets to the game are only $8 each and are available for purchase online here, by calling the Marion Chamber at (618) 997-6311, emailing director@marionillinois.com or by stopping by the Marion Chamber at 2305 West Main. 50% of all ticket sales will go to the Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Grad Spree program. The Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation sponsors Grad Spree, which was started more than 30 years ago to help insure that graduation is the beginning of a new life, not the end of one. The Chamber provides a night of fun-filled activities at The HUB and SI Bowl, following graduation ceremonies. The cost of this event is covered by direct donations and dollars raised at various Marion Chamber of Commerce fundraisers. The event costs approximately $50 per student. During the ballgame, sponsors will display their goods and services on tables throughout the concourse. The game will conclude with an amazing fireworks display at the ballpark, weather permitting. Marion Community Day is coordinated by the Marion Chamber of Commerce Community Day Committee, which consists of: Ashley Gott from Bank of Herrin Misty Cobb from Banterra Bank Mindy Reid from Banterra Bank Chair Amber Ciochetto from Crisp Container Company Jennifer Olson from Farmers State Bank Kelly Caudill from Futiva, LLC Alisha Shipp from Futiva, LLC Jennifer Thurston with GFI Digital, Inc. Dalus Ben Avi from the Marion Chamber of Commerce Kristin Paul from the Marion Chamber of Commerce Lucas Gross with Mayer Branding Tracey Glenn from Peoples National Bank Paul Joersz with Pepsi MidAmerica Zach McGinn with Pepsi MidAmerica Gail Barger from Priority Staffing Group, Ltd. Suzanne Pierson with Shoe Sensation Jessica Force from Williamson County Government Doug Kimmel with the Williamson County Regional Airport For more information about Marion Community Day, visit marionillinois.com, call the Chamber at (618) 997-6311 or email director@marionillinois.com.
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