Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 103114

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Calendar of Events

Sunday Brunch Buffet

11/02/2014
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM C
Kokopelli
1527 Champions Drive
Marion, Il 62959
Sunday “Brunch” Buffet
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Seating from 11:00-1:30

Rides to the Polls
11/04/2014 C
Rides Mass Transit District
Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls for all residents of the Rides 18 county service area. 

Business After Hours Program - Heartland Regional Medical Center
11/06/2014
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM C
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street Cafeteria
Marion, Il 62959
The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center. 

6th annual Southern Illinois Chili Cookoff

11/08/2014
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM C
Marion Elks Club Parking Lot
November 8, 2014
9am-4pm
Marion Elks Club Parking Lot

$50 entry fee for chili teams
$25 entry fee for Bloody Mary contest
$5 for public to sample all chilis

Event also includes: silent auction, networking, live music, socializing, chili tasting, family-friendly atmosphere and games!

Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant Crowning
11/08/2014 C
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant Crowning will take place on Saturday, November 8 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. 
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Business After Hours Program at Heartland Regional Medical Center



The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center. 

Join us in celebrating Heartland Regional Medical Center's new physicians:
  • Dr. Advit Dixit (Pulmonary Medicine)
  • Dr. Michael Luy (Internal Medicine)
  • Dr. Ricardo Postigo (Infectious Disease)
  • Dr. Shireesha Sangineni (Family Practice)
and Heartland Regional Medical Center's new clinic: Wound Care Clinic!

Food and drinks will be served. All are welcome to attend!

To register, click here!

Did you know?

There are many benefits to being a Marion Chamber of Commerce member! Did you know the benefits include:

As a member, you have access to many discounts provided by other Chamber members. Discounts include radio and newspaper coupons, insurance discounts (commercial and personal), mobile telephone discounts, banking incentives and more!  These discounts often cover the cost of membership!

Rack space is available for you to display your business brochures and business cards for visitors to our office.

To assist members with their own direct mailings, our mailing list is available on labels to you for $35 per set.  

The Chamber provides you a bulk mailing opportunity by using its bulk-mailing permit. 

Want to know more about the benefits of being a Marion Chamber member? Click here!

Member news

Haunted Architectural Wonders of Southern Illinois
Marion Architects Announce Top-Ten Buildings
Submitted: 10/31/14
Article By: Baysinger Architects, LLC

Power Your Business With Our Cloud Based Payroll Software
We have a new online tool designed to provide businesses and employees a streamlined process with their communication that is simple and easy. 
Submitted: 10/31/14
Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc.

For more member news, click here.

Chamber news

Nomination process open for Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.
Business Before Hours program features The HUB
The Marion Chamber of Commerce's Business Before Hours program was held on Thursday, October 23 at Heartland Regional Medical Center and featured The HUB.

Ribbon Cutting at Heartland Regional Medical Center
Heartland Regional Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their new Rehab Services Clinic satellite location.

Pepsi MidAmerica holds building dedication ceremony honoring John Rains
On October 17, Pepsi MidAmerica dedicated their Human Resources building in honor of John Rains. 

For more Chamber news, click here.

Welcome new members!

MBI Worldwide
Dawn Sullivan
Website
fingerprinting@mbiworldwide.com
Join Date: 10/08/2014

Profile Display
Susan Brower
Website
susan@profilemediagroup.com
Join Date: 10/14/2014

AGE Affordable Gas and Electric, LLC
Rob Wielt
Website
rwielt@agellc.com
Join Date: 10/16/2014

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1301
Mike Gunter
meguntersr@frontier.com
Join Date: 10/22/2014

U.S. Bank
Angela McNail
Website
angela.d.mcnail@usbank.com
Join Date: 10/30/2014
 
MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 103114