
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 052516
Index Business After Hours Program: Hospice of SI 6/2 Sponsor the June Luncheon Participate in the 2016 Marion Community Day 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit Welcome New Members Calendar Send a Member eBlast! Bulletin Welcome New Members Farmers State Bank Arla Wasson Website awasson@myfsb.com Join Date: 04/04/2016 The Southern Illinoisan Mary Galli mary.galli@thesouthern.com Join Date: 04/05/2016 Saluki Screen Repair Pryor Jordan Website pryor@salukiscreenrepair.com Join Date: 04/11/2016 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management - Lucas Bremer Lucas Bremer, MBA Website lucas.bremer@nm.com Join Date: 04/13/2016 Prudential - Beth M. Walker Beth M. Walker beth.walker@prudential.com Join Date: 04/18/2016 Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Jill Gobert Website jgobert@gsofsi.org Join Date: 04/18/2016 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Jessie Wallace Website Jessie_Wallace@bcbsil.com Join Date: 04/22/2016 Sam's Club Kelly Brown Website kbrown.s08180.us@samsclub.com Join Date: 05/18/2016 Calendar Time Mastery 05/25/2016 If you could reduce wasted time by just five minutes every hour, productivity would jump 8.3 percent. In this course, participants complete a self-assessment of their current time management strengths and potential limitations in 12 critical areas and identify key areas for development. Supervisor and Manager Development and Training 05/26/2016 Final liquidation of historic Wye Supply THIS WEEK! 05/26/2016 Final liquidation of historic Wye Supply THIS WEEK! 05/27/2016 Final liquidation of historic Wye Supply THIS WEEK! 05/28/2016 Herrinfesta Road Races 05/30/2016 10K run (7:30 a.m.); 5K walk (7:45 a.m.); Straight away mile (7:45 a.m.); Youth fun run (9:00 a.m.). Registration and packet pickup at Herrin Civic Center Business After Hours Program: Hospice of Southern Illinois 06/02/2016 Hospice of Southern Illinois will host a Business After Hours Program on Thursday, June 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at their facility in honor of their 35th anniversary. The event will feature food by River-to-River Senior Services; beverages by Golden Eagle Distributing, Orlandini Wines and Pepsi MidAmerica; and music by Harpist Milliece Dunkel. Chef Clash In The Arena 06/04/2016 First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust is pleased to continue the tradition of supporting local organizations through an annual cooking event, Chef Clash In The Arena, at the SIU Arena Saturday, June 4th. The original event, 100 Men Who Cook, began six years ago and this will be the 7th year raising funds helping many nonprofit organizations. Women Rock 06/06/2016 WomenRock is a no-obligation, exciting event where women can learn easy, practical ways to improve their financial fitness and lives while enjoying great food. Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 06/07/2016 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Women Rock 06/07/2016 WomenRock is a no-obligation, exciting event where women can learn easy, practical ways to improve their financial fitness and lives while enjoying great food. Retirement celebration in honor of Coach Greg Douglas 06/07/2016 Join us for a retirement celebration in honor of Coach Greg Douglas! Reception & Dedication Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 pm Brehm Preparatory School Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting 06/15/2016 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting 06/16/2016 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. Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee meeting 06/21/2016 The Membership Committee meets 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. Marion Community Day / Banterra Bank Bag Board Tournament 06/24/2016 The Marion Community Day Tailgate will include the Banterra Bank two-person bag board tournament, which will begin at 5 p.m. in the tailgate area. The cost to register a team for the tournament is $40/team. Marion Community Day at Rent One Park 06/24/2016 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. Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 07/05/2016 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Employment Law Seminar 07/07/2016 A comprehensive review of important aspects of both Illinois and Federal Employment Law will be covered in this full day seminar presented by members of SmithAmundsen’s Labor & Employment Law Group. Best practices, tips and tools for strengthening your cybersecurity program 07/12/2016 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Schaumburg Business Association proudly present the 2016 Cybersecurity Conference on Tuesday, July 12 at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Cybersecurity Conference 07/12/2016 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Schaumburg Business Association proudly present the 2016 Cybersecurity Conference on Tuesday, July 12 at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Baby's Best Start Fair 07/30/2016 You and your family are invited to kick off World Breastfeeding Week 3rd annual Treasure Trail 08/12/2016 The 3rd annual Treasure Trail will be held August 12-13. 3rd annual Treasure Trail 08/13/2016 The 3rd annual Treasure Trail will be held August 12-13. New Member Quarterly Luncheon 08/16/2016 Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon will be held at noon at India Delight on August 16. 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit 08/26/2016 The 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit will be held on Friday, August 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Kokopelli. The event will include a buffet-style lunch (cost $15 to Kokopelli), updates by your Legislators, each followed by a Q&A session moderated by a member of your Legislative Affairs Committee, and networking. Deadline to RSVP is August 19. Send a Member eBlast! The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy to send promotional eBlasts once a week on behalf of members as a member benefit for $50. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A company may only request a Member eBlast once a month. Click here for the form. Bulletin April 29 Bulletin May 13 Bulletin	Business After Hours Program: Hospice of SI 6/2 Sponsor the June Luncheon The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy to to offer to members the sponsorship opportunity at the Monthly Membership Luncheons, held on the second Tuesday of each month (except for January) for $100. Each Monthly Luncheon will have only one sponsor, and that sponsor is entitled to: a logo in the luncheon invitation opportunity to speak for up to three minutes at the luncheon a table set up by the registration table at the luncheon. The opportunity is limited to one Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship per business per year. 2016 Monthly Membership Luncheon Sponsorship Schedule: June - AVAILABLE July - AVAILABLE August - Illinois Star Centre Mall September - AVAILABLE October - Southern Illinois Waste Container November - US Bank December - AVAILABLE To become a Monthly Membership Luncheon sponsor, email director@marionillinois.com with what month you'd like to sponsor or call the Chamber at (618) 997-6311. Participate in the 2016 Marion Community Day 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: 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 Banterra Bank Two-Person Bag Tournament - $40/team The Banterra Bank Bag Tournament would begin at 5 p.m. 50% of registration goes to payouts. The cost to register a team for the tournament is $40/team. Friends/family tailgater at Tailgate Party - Donation to Grad Spree The Tailgate Party for the Marion Community Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the gravel lot of the Rent One Ballpark. There is no fee to for a nonbusiness to set up at the Marion Community Day Tailgate Party. We only ask for a donation to Grad Spree. To register for any of the above options, click here. read more... Member Press Releases Teresa Katubig, President of HireLevel Received Leadership Award from SIUC 05/02/2016 Press Release from the Little Egypt Arts Association 05/02/2016 Rides Mass Transit District employee highlights statewide safety competition 05/03/2016 For Rides Mass Transit District employee Jill Lyons, safety is a part of her job. A driver out of the Saline County operations center since 2011, Lyons prides herself in being able to serve her passengers with the highest quality of customer service. Harbory + Relay For Life = Giving Back 05/11/2016 House 2 Home \| May 2016 Newsletter 05/13/2016 Freshen Up for Summer 🌞 05/17/2016 Nance announced as Mortgage Loan Representative 05/17/2016 Brehm Foundation Hosts Southern Illinois Music Festival Chamber Music Soirée 05/17/2016 SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative - Marion Headquarter Listing 05/18/2016 Congratulations Brian, Jared & Ryan! 05/20/2016 Final Rule: DOL Overtime Changes 05/20/2016 A new weather camera in Marion 05/20/2016 Summer 2016 Continuing Education Registration Begins! 05/23/2016 Press Release from the Little Egypt Arts Association 05/23/2016 Finding the Right Agent for Your Home Search 05/23/2016 Chamber news Marion Chamber awards two scholarships 05/03/2016 The Marion Chamber of Commerce awarded two scholarships this year: Grad Spree Scholarship and a John A. Logan College One Year Tuition Waiver. Board of Directors approves by-laws changes 05/04/2016 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have approved changes to the organization's by-laws. May Membership Luncheon held 05/10/2016 On Tuesday, May 10, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli. Grad Spree a success 05/13/2016 More than 200 seniors and their guests enjoyed 2016 Grad Spree on May 12. May New Member Quarterly Luncheon held at Fujiyama's in Marion 05/17/2016 On Tuesday, May 17, the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee held a New Member Quarterly Luncheon at Fujiyama's in Marion. Business Happy Hour held on May 18 at Martini Joes 05/18/2016 On Wednesday, May 18, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Business Happy Hour event at Martini Joes. Business After Hours Program held at Ike Honda 05/19/2016 IKE Honda celebrated its 10th anniversary by hosting a Business After Hours Program on Thursday, May 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit The 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit will be held on Friday, August 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Kokopelli. The event will include a buffet-style lunch (cost $15 to Kokopelli), updates by your Legislators, each followed by a Q&A session moderated by a member of your Legislative Affairs Committee, and networking. Deadline to RSVP is August 19. RSVPs are required. The Legislative Affairs Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at South Porte Bank in Marion. The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee serves as a research and advisory committee for the Chamber's Board of Directors. The goals of the Legislative Affairs Committee are to monitor governmental matters that could impact the community or local business, present recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors, and to assist in the initiation of the appropriate action. The Legislative Affairs Committee is a non-partisan organization and shall neither endorse candidates for public office nor political parties.
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 052516