Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 1201614

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New Marion Chamber Member Classes Now Being Offered

12/17/2014
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM C
Webinar
We are very excited to announce a new series of Member Classes that we are offering to Marion Chamber of Commerce members. 

Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting
12/17/2014
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM C
Marion Chamber of Commerce
2305 W. Main St 
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. 

Tips for Understanding Military Culture
12/17/2014
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM C
Webinar
Presenter: Oliver King, Extra Help, Inc. 

Open House at MelMar Model Home
12/17/2014
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM C
MelMar Model Home
1717 Felts Drive
Marion, Il 62959
You're invited to New Horizons Homes' Open House at the MelMar Model Home, located at 1717 Felts Drive, Melmar Estates, in Marion.  

Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting
12/18/2014
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM C
South Porte Bank
701 North Court
Marion , Il 62959
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting is held on the third Thurday of each month at 8 a.m. at South Porte Bank. 

Updating Illinois Employment Forms for 2015
12/18/2014
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM C
Holiday Inn
205 Remington Boulevard
Bolingbrook, Il
Join the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for a half day seminar focused entirely on what employment forms employers must modify, change or implement in time for 2015. 

Southern Illinois Bike Give-a-way
12/20/2014
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM C
The Pavilion of the City of Marion
VisitSI (Williamson County Tourism Bureau) and The Pavilion of the City of Marion are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Southern Illinois Bike Give-A-Way.  

Breakfast with Santa
12/20/2014
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.

Sunday Lunch Buffet at Koko's
12/21/2014
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM C
Kokopelli
1527 Champions Drive
Marion, Il 62959

A Christmas Story playing at Walker's Bluff
12/21/2014
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM C
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont Road
Carterville, IL 62918
The Tasting Room at Walker's Bluff will show A Christmas Story on December 21, starting at 5 p.m. There is limited seating. Bring your own chairs. 

Surf-n-Turf Night New Year's Eve at Koko's
12/31/2014
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM C
Kokopelli
1527 Champions Drive
Marion, Il 62959

Welcome new members!

Old National Bank
John Barnett
Website
Join Date: 12/02/2014

Silkworm, Inc.
Kimmee Needham
Website
Join Date: 12/02/2014

Silkworm, Inc.
Cheryl Endres
Website
Join Date: 12/02/2014

Enterprise Products
Matt Jarrell
Website
Join Date: 12/09/2014

Enterprise Products
Pat Bain
Website
Join Date: 12/10/2014

Shelter Insurance
Daryl Morse
Join Date: 12/15/2014
 

Items needed for Chamber’s Silent Auction Fundraiser



Dear Chamber members,
 
At this year’s annual dinner there will be a silent auction.  We are asking for your donation.  There will be theme baskets that you can donate any value item to and we will put your business name on as a sponsor of that basket. Please consider donating any items toward these themes:
 
Hawaiian Basket
Kids Basket
Ballpark basket
Hunting Basket
Men’s Basket
Ladies Basket
Night Out Basket
Party Basket
Work Basket 
Shopping Basket
 
If you already have an idea for a silent auction basket, we just ask that it be more than $100 in value.  

Gift cards to fit a theme, (i.e. a massage gift certificate for the ladies' or men’s baskets, a free trip to the gun range for the hunting basket) make excellent additions to the baskets.
 
The Chamber’s Silent Auction Fundraiser has been moved from the Annual Golf Outing to the Annual Dinner to give more chamber members a chance to participate.
 
Donated items can be dropped off at the Chamber office or call (997-6311) or email (director@marionillinois.com) and we can arrange to have them picked up. Donations are needed before January 14 to give is us time to get the baskets ready.
 
Thank you for your participation.
 
Tiffanny H. Sievers, Owner
Attorney at Law
SI Elder Law, LLC
1100 W Boulevard
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-3500 p
618-997-3551 f
www.sielderlaw.com                                      

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 sponsored by Mayer Networks - 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:

Member news

DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards Program
The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club®, celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth. 
Submitted: 12/16/14
Article By: Sam's Club

Thank You for Making #GivingTuesday a Success
Thank you to everyone who supported our cause. We saw the true meaning of the season of giving on #GivingTuesday and the weeks leading up to it.
Submitted: 12/05/14
Article By: Brehm School Foundation

Artist of the Month
The LEAA Artist of the Month for Dec. is oil painter Betty Jesse from Marion. 
Submitted: 12/04/14
Article By: Little Egypt Arts Association

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

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MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 1201614