
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 120114
Index Business After Hours Program - Hospice of Southern Illinois RSVP now for our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce Urge Residents to Do Holiday Shopping Locally News Set up your Traffic Catcher System today! It's easy and FREE! Marion Chamber teams up with Profile Display Welcome New Members! Calendar Helpful tips Welcome New Members! Chrostoski, Susie Susie Chrostoski Join Date: 11/27/2014 Crystals Catering & More, LLC Crystal Lukens Website Join Date: 12/01/2014 Calendar Business After Hours Program - Hospice of Southern Illinois 12/02/2014 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Marion Subaru 3209 West DeYoung Marion, Il 62959 The December Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours program will be held on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.at Marion Subaru and is sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. New Regulations in effect in early 2015 12/02/2014 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Hilton Lisle 3003 Corporate West Drive Lisle, Il 60532 The Illinois Chamber of Commerce, co-presented with the Illinois State Council Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), invite you to attend the New Laws Forum. #GivingTuesday 12/02/2014 Brehm Preparatory School #GivingTuesday is a national day of giving. #GivingTuesday is about people coming together to make an extraordinary difference. You can make an extraordinary difference in the life of a student who is challenged with complex learning disabilities. New Marion Chamber Member Classes Now Being Offered 12/03/2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Webinar We are very excited to announce a new series of Member Classes that we are offering to Marion Chamber of Commerce members. Splash & Dash Holiday Paint Party 12/04/2014 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Enjoy a three hour guided holiday art session. Paint your own pair of wine glasses while sipping wine, laughing, and having a good time! Miracle on 34th Street 12/05/2014 Marion Cultural & Civic Center 230 West Main Marion, IL 62959 Paradise Alley Players presents Miracle On 34th Street December 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center. Pictures with Santa Paws 12/06/2014 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Doggie Stylez 1012 W Main St. Marion, IL 62959 Miracle on 34th Street 12/06/2014 Marion Cultural & Civic Center 230 West Main Marion, IL 62959 Paradise Alley Players presents Miracle On 34th Street December 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center. Breakfast with Santa 12/06/2014 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Road Carterville, IL 62918 Music Series – Craig Gerdes 12/06/2014 08:00 PM - 11:45 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North P.O. Box 307 Alto Pass, Il 62959 Miracle on 34th Street 12/07/2014 Marion Cultural & Civic Center 230 West Main Marion, IL 62959 Paradise Alley Players presents Miracle On 34th Street December 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center. Tree of Life Ceremony 12/07/2014 Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 North Fair Marion, Il 62959 Tree of Life Ceremony This is a holiday memorial service to remember and honor loved ones. Join us Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Book Reading & Signing w/ Flynn Falcone 12/07/2014 Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il 62959 Join us for an afternoon at Alto Vineyards with a book signing and reading from Southern Illinois native, Flynn Falcone! Paul Sanders Reception 12/07/2014 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Little Egypt Arts Association 601 Tower Plaza Marion, IL 62959 You are cordially invited to a Free Reception featuring the Artwork of Paul M. Sanders The reception will take place on Sun. Dec 7, 2014, from 1pm - 5pm at the Art Centre of Little Egypt Arts Association, 601 Tower Plaza, Marion, IL Membership Luncheon 12/09/2014 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Kokopelli 1527 Champions Drive 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. New Marion Chamber Member Classes Now Being Offered 12/10/2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Webinar We are very excited to announce a new series of Member Classes that we are offering to Marion Chamber of Commerce members. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at Farmers State Bank 12/10/2014 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Farmers State Bank 2806 Outer Drive Marion, Il 62959 On behalf of Thomas W. Franks, Chairman of the Board, and the entire Board of Directors of FARMERS STATE BANK, we cordially invite you to attend the official ribbon cutting at our second location - 2806 Outer Drive, Marion, Illinois. The event will include many promotional give-aways, tours of the new facility, appetizers and drinks as well as the opportunity to meet our team and enjoy networking with our clients, business leaders and friends. 3rd annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 12/12/2014 Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Road Carterville, IL 62918 The Tasting Room at Walker's Bluff is hosting the 3rd annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Breakfast with Santa 12/13/2014 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM C Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Road Carterville, IL 62918 Walker's Bluff presents Breakfast with Santa at Legends on December 6, 13 & 20 from 8-11 a.m. Music Series – Just Jill 12/13/2014 08:30 PM - 11:30 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il 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!	Business After Hours Program - Hospice of Southern Illinois The December Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours program will be held on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.at Marion Subaru and is sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. Come out on #GivingTuesday and show your support. What's Giving Tuesday? A global day dedicated to giving back. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday! The Share Love Event supports Hospice of Southern Illinois by donating $250 with each purchase of a Subaru during 11/20/14-1/2/15. The event includes door prizes and refreshments. RSVP today by clicking here! 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. Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce Urge Residents to Do Holiday Shopping Locally Ten area Chambers of Commerce along with several regional businesses have teamed up this holiday season in an effort to encourage Southern Illinoisans to do a majority of their holiday shopping in the region, rather than traveling out of the area or shopping online. The effort, called “Shop Southern Illinois,” features a website, www.shopsouthernillinois.com, where residents can learn some of the reasons it is important for Southern Illinoisans to shop locally and take an online pledge to do most of their own holiday shopping in the region. By making the pledge, participants are entered in weekly drawings to win prizes including a gift basket from Walker’s Bluff; gift certificates to 17^th Street Bar and Grill; 14 tickets and use of a luxury suite during a 2015 Southern Illinois Miners game and the grand prize, a year’s worth of Pepsi courtesy of Pepsi MidAmerica. There are no costs associated with the program. read more... News Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Seventh Consecutive Month October unemployment rates fell in every metro area for the seventh consecutive month and most are at six or seven year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The rate also fell in 101 counties and was unchanged in Mercer County. Published: 12/01/14 Save on advertising with Shop Southern Illinois! GateHouse Media newspapers are partnering with the Shop Southern Illinois program to grow your business by encouraging the community to Shop Southern Illinois this holiday season. Submitted: 12/01/14 Article By: Daily Republican News Where to buy Alto wine Need to pick up a bottle of wine before your next holiday party? Read more for a full list of retail locations that carry Alto Vineyards wine. Happy Holidays! Submitted: 12/01/14 Article By: Alto Vineyards Let us host your Holiday party! When looking for that special spot to host your holiday party, keep in mind Alto Vineyards' new tasting room. Submitted: 12/01/14 Article By: Alto Vineyards Help Us Recycle Our Old Catalogs! Let's recycle together. Help us recycle our old catalogs! Every catalog turned in = entry to win a free tv! Submitted: 12/01/14 Article By: Midwest Office Supply, Inc. FAFSA The end of the year is quickly approaching and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is something crucial on the To-Do-List for seniors. Submitted: 12/01/14 Article By: CU #2 Schools - Marion For more member news, click here. Set up your Traffic Catcher System today! It's easy and FREE! The Marion Chamber of Commerce is a Local Network Provider that helps its members promote their businesses locally and nationally. Marion Chamber of Commerce Members receive the assistance they need to be sure member businesses are properly set up online. The Marion Chamber of Commerce has invested in a state-of-the-art, community-wide economic development infrastructure. This provides a SINGLE network that can host all of the businesses within the community. Members can now be connected to the Official Area Search Engine for the community, and the Official Mobile Application while leveraging the significant prospect traffic coming into the organization's network. Your Traffic Catcher System (TCS) landing page is your primary tool for sharing information about your company, products, or services. This page makes it easy for customers and other members to refer you to others. This can be done via email, the member business network, and social tools like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. You can leverage your landing page via your website or we can convert this landing page into a full website. We'll automatically link your landing page to the member directory, Chamber Search Engine (Area Search Engine) and the organization's website. You can expand its value by linking it in your email signature, to other pages you may have on the Internet, and in all customer facing emails. Below is a list of Marion Chamber of Commerce members who have already set up their Traffic Catcher Systems: Alto Vineyards Bob Stotlar Building Center CDS Office Technologies City of Marion D&C Heating & Cooling Dateline Marion Doggie Stylez Egyptian Board of Realtors Inc. Farmers State Bank First Southern Bank Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Hampton Inn Heartland Regional Medical Center Heights Finance Illinois Small Business Development Center Kokopelli Golf Club Little Egypt Veterinary Clinic MidCountry Bank Murray-Patterson Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors,LLC Peoples National Bank Perfectly Posh Boutique Southern Trust Bank The Grounds Guys Transamerica Agency U.S. Bank read more... Marion Chamber teams up with Profile Display The Marion Chamber Of Commerce is always looking for ways to help its members gain exposure. The Information and Resource display located in the lobby of the Marion Chamber is a great, affordable way to do just that. We’ve enlisted the help of marketing experts at Profile Display Inc. to help each Chamber member make the best use of this valuable resource. Someone from the list below will be contacting you shortly to discuss how the information display can be used to benefit your business. Many members are already taking advantage of this opportunity and spaces are limited! Contact Profile Display Today (618) 364-8194 Or learn more and confirm your space online www.touchMarion.com Sales Manager: Melissa Frazier ext. 105 \| Stephanie Perry ext. 118 Tina Perry ext. 111 \| Arn Wilson ext. 130
MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 120114