
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 111114
Index Help select Marion's best Marion Chamber MEMBERS ONLY HUB Tour RSVP now for our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet Member news Chamber news Welcome new members! Last chance for Illinois Chamber's holiday survey Did you know? Helpful tips: Calendar of Events Helpful tips: Submit your events/news: All Marion Chamber of Commerce members can submit their events, press releases, etc. through our Member Management System. To log in, click here. Member-to-Member Discounts: Don't forget to check out your member-to-member discounts. Click here to start saving today. To submit your member-to-member discount, go to the Coupon Editor in your Member Management System. To log in to the Member Management system, visit our Web site and click "Member Login" on the top of the homepage. Member survey: We would like your feedback! Click here to take the Marion Chamber of Commerce survey. Classifieds: Check out our members' classified ads here. Sign up for Committees: All Marion Chamber of Commerce members can sign up for Chamber Committees through our Member Management System. To log in, click here. Then, go to "Forms." Download the Mobile Chamber App: Useful information at your fingertips. Click here for information on how to download the app today! Calendar of Events Membership Luncheon 11/11/2014 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM C Kokopelli 1527 Champions Drive P.O. Box 307 Marion, Il 62959 The Marion Chamber of Commerce monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at noon at Kokopelli. The cost for lunch is $13, payable at the door. Walker's Bluff salutes all Veterans 11/11/2014- 11/16/2014 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM C Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Road Carterville, IL 62918 Walker's Bluff salutes all Veterans, active or retired, for serving our country, with a Military Appreciation Week! Community Leaders' Breakfast 11/12/2014 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM C John A. Logan 230 West Main P.O. Box 307 Carterville, Il 62959 Join us for the Community Leaders' Breakfast on Wednesday, November 12 from 7-9 a.m. at John A. Logan in Carterville. The Marion Chamber of Commerce has reserved a table at the event. If you would like to sit at the Marion Chamber of Commerce table, seats are $15, payable to the Marion Chamber. RSVP is required and seats are filling up fast! 10 Common Wage & Hour Misconceptions webinar 11/13/2014 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM C Webinar 10 Common Wage & Hour Misconceptions November 13, 2014 \| 9:30AM CST Presenter: Amanda Majewski Extra Help, Inc. Experience Alto Vineyard's new Lunch Menu 11/14/2014 C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il New Lunch Menu Visit the tasting room this Friday, November 14th - Sunday, November 16th to experience the debut of Chef Anne's new lunch menu. Enjoy an array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts utilizing locally sourced ingrediants. Art Gallery Reception11/14/2014 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North P.O. Box 307 Alto Pass, Il 62959 Art Gallery Reception Join us this Friday, November 14th, as we host another Art Reception. Join us as we take in the many different art mediums on display from a myriad of local talented artists. SBDC to Celebrate Three Decades of Service 11/14/2014 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Small Business Development Center 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale, Il 62901 The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate three decades of assisting approximately 6,500 clients with new or growing businesses with a special event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. Larry Dillard to perform at Alto Vineyards11/15/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Slappin' Henry Blue to perform at Alto Vineyards 11/16/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee meeting 11/18/2014 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM C Walt's 213 South Court Marion , Il 62959 The Membership Committee meet on the third Tuesday of each month at noon. The location of the meeting varies. Please call the Marion Chamber of Commerce to join the Membership Committee, inquire about the location of the next meeting or if you have any questions. Guns and Pot in the Workplace - a 2014 Update11/20/2014 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM C Quality Inn & Suites 800 North Kinzie Bradley, IL 60915 Now in Effect - Illinois' Medical Marijuana legislation and Illinois' Firearm Concealed Carry - Don't miss this seminar that will cover what this new legislation means for Illinois employers! Marion Chamber Members-ONLY HUB Tour 11/20/2014 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM C The HUB 917 West Main Street P.O. Box 307 Marion, Il 62959 Marion Chamber of Commerce Members-ONLY HUB Tour will be held on November 20 at 4 p.m. It's Your Business. Only You Can Make the Most of It. - Workplace Xcellence Webinar 11/20/2014 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM C Webinar It's Your Business. Only You Can Make the Most of It. November 20, 2014 \| 9:30AM CST Presenter: Lucas Bremer Financial Advisor- Edward Jones Prairie Power Check 11/22/2014 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM C University Mall in Carbondale 230 West Main P.O. Box 307 Carbondale, Il 62901 Prairie Power Check will be held on November 22 at the University Mall from 8-11 a.m. Low Dog & Stringz to perform at Alto Vineyards 11/22/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Santa's arrival at Illinois Star Centre Mall 11/22/2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Illinois Star Centre Mall Santa is scheduled to arrive at Illinois Star Centre Mall on Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m. in the Center Court. Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting 11/26/2014 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM C Marion Chamber of Commerce 2305 W. Main St P.O. Box 307 Marion, IL 62959 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Thanksgiving Buffet at Koko's 11/27/2014 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM C Kokopelli 1527 Champions Drive Marion, Il 62959 Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 27, 2014 / 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.	Help select Marion's best Rick Richert, Chairman of the Board of the Marion Chamber of Commerce, announced today that nominations are being accepted for the Chamber’s Annual Awards for Distinguished Member, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Young Professional Leadership. To nominate an individual, please visit the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Web site (marionillinois.com) to fill out an Annual Awards Nomination Form, visit this link, or call or visit the Marion Chamber of Commerce office to receive the nomination form. All nomination forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 18, 2014. Awards will be presented at the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s 94^th Annual Auction and Awards Banquet on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the Pavilion of the City of Marion. read more... Marion Chamber MEMBERS ONLY HUB Tour Marion Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a MEMBERS ONLY tour of The HUB on November 20, 2014 at 4 p.m. Get an inside look at Marion's first-ever indoor recreation center before it opens in January! After the tour, you'll have an opportunity to register and receive a one-day only CHAMBER MEMBER SPECIAL: $20 Enrollment Fee on the 20th! Meet in the large overflow parking lot to the east of the Zion Church. Make it a part of your universe! RSVP now for our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet The Marion Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet on Friday, January 16, 2015 at The Pavilion of the City of Marion. Social Hour - 5:30 p.m. Features Hors D’oeuvres and beverages Other events include Wine Pull, Silent Auction & more Dinner and Presentation of Awards - 6:30 p.m. $50 per Guest, $400 Corporate Table Black Tie Optional RSVP by January 5, 2015 by calling (618) 997-6311, e-mailing director@marionillinois.com or clicking here. Sponsors include: Mayer Networks: Wine Pull Sponsor Ike Family Dealerships: Photo Stage Sponsor South Porte Bank: Dessert Sponsor First Southern Bank: Hors D'oeurvres Sponsor Sponsorships still available. Click here for more information. Member news We are now an Authorized Keurig Dealer! As an official authorized dealer of all Keurig products, we will provide you with great pricing and free next day delivery! Submitted: 11/06/14 Article By: Midwest Office Supply, Inc. Press Release for Tracey Glenn Peoples National Bank is proud to welcome Tracey Glenn to our team. Submitted: 11/03/14 Article By: Peoples National Bank For more member news, click here. Chamber news Groundbreaking ceremony held at Williamson County Regional Airport The Williamson County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for construction of a new Airline Terminal at Williamson County Regional Airport on Friday, October 31 at 11:30 a.m. Published: 10/31/14 Electricity & Natural Gas Rate Negotiations Begin For Marion Chamber Members The Marion Chamber of Commerce and its exclusive program coordinator, Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), announced they will begin negotiations for electricity and natural gas contract renewals for members who are part of the Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce Bulk Electricity & Natural Gas Buying Group. Published: 11/04/14 For more Chamber news, click here. Welcome new members! 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 Crisp Container Co. Rebecca Murphy Website ccofficemgr@pepsimidamerica.com Join Date: 10/31/2014 Hampton Inn Chris Huber Website chris.huber@hilton.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Hampton Inn Carol Littlefield Website carol.littlefield@hilton.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Liaison Technologies Eric Colvin Website ecolvin@liaison.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Rides Mass Transit District John Hayes Website willsp@shawneelink.net Join Date: 11/03/2014 Sam's Club Sam Talley Website stalley.s08180.us@samsclub.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Taco John's Greg Tarrant Website taco6550@frontier.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Walkers Bluff David Morrow Website dmorrow@walkersbluff.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Sam's Club Nate Putson-Varger Website npittse.s08180.us@samsclub.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Golden Eagle Distrubuting, LLC David Hammet Website dnhammet@goldeneaglemarion.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Company Glenn Clarida Website gclarida@czengineer.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Sunshine Lawn Care Adam Nordmeyer sunshinelawncare@live.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Last chance for Illinois Chamber's holiday survey The Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Annual Paid Holiday Survey will only be available for 4 more days. It only takes 5 minutes to complete the survey. Remember, many employers in Illinois use the results of this very important traditional survey to set their calendars for the next year. Please feel free to forward this to any colleagues who may want to participate in the survey. We appreciate your time, and if you have any questions or comments, please let us know. If you have already answered the survey, we thank you for your time. Take this survey Thank you for your participation in this very important survey. Employers in Illinois appreciate your time and efforts in helping make the decisions for holidays for 2015. Sincerely, Laurie Silvey Executive Director of Center for Business Management Illinois Chamber of Commerce 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!
MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 111114