Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Steve Johns will share thoughts on leadership and managing through difficult times as chronicled in his 2021 book Fearless. Steve Johns is the CEO of OneCause, with over 30 years of experience in technology, corporate development, venture capital, event production and entrepreneurship. He has held senior executive roles in Fortune 500 companies, invested in early-stage start-ups and led scale-up businesses. Steve has also served on the Motorola Research Visionary board and participated in DePaul's Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Blueprint Mentoring program. His leadership spans diverse industries, guiding businesses through growth and transformation.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
NO CHARGE FOR ED/GLEN CHAMBER MEMBERS
GUESTS WELCOME AT $19 PER PERSON
Learn how to harness a win/win mindset when presenting opportunities to collaborate with other organizations in our community.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Local businesses in Downtown Edwardsville are teaming up to create a fun, Valentine's Day event on 2/8 from 11am-3pm! It's free to participate! Love is in the air! Each participating business will have their own specials and offers! At Petaled Pail & Co., we'll have our flower bar set full of all the reds, whites, and pinks. We'll have our Cupid's Choice grab-and-go bouquets available for purchase and special in store discounts! Looped Permanent Jewelry will be joining us in store from 11am-2pm! Other participating businesses:
Seams for the Soul
Afterwords Books
My Treasure House
Polished Prints
Cafe Birdie
Restore Decor
SoCal Soul
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Caritas Family Solutions, a human services agency in Southern Illinois and the Metro East is hosting its 12th annual Heart & Soul Gala on February 8 at The Regency in O'Fallon, Illinois. The gala is the agency's largest fundraising event, which helps support its various programs which include pregnancy care for women, adoption, foster care, assisted living for seniors and more. The agency serves more than 6,300 people annually.Sunday, February 9, 2025
The first program, presented by SIUE Emeritus Professor Stephen Hansen, is on the myths surrounding Abraham Lincoln. “A Superhero from Another Age: The Legend and Mythology of Abraham Lincoln” will explore why, 160 years after his death, we still find Lincoln so fascinating.Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 am
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Struggling to keep your team engaged, track training progress, and meet compliance standards? Join our SHRM experts, Summer Vanderbilt and Whitney Morris during our live webinar addressing these pain points and provide solutions to help you overcome them. Don't miss out on gaining actionable insights!
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying key training needs to boost employee growth
- Effective strategies for maintaining motivation and engagement in training
- Best practices for managing compliance and certification tracking
- How to integrate tracking and reporting into your employee development plan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Celebrating the grand opening of the downtown Edwardsville location wtih owner Leah Longueville!
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The February 2025 Business After 4 (BA4) is co-hosted SIUE Athletics & First Community Credit Union.
Attendance at all BA4 events is included in your Ed/Glen Chamber membership investment. On the third Thursday of each month, we invite you to mingle and build rewarding relationships with fellow business leaders.
Bring plenty of business cards, and be ready to expand your business network! Announcements, a message from our host(s) and business card giveaway will occur after 5:15PM.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
The SECOND annual Second Chance Dance "In Our Giving Era" will be held on February 22, 2025 at The Ink House. We would love for you to join us. The event this year will focus on community with family style dining, music and an opportunity to learn about the Glen-Ed Pantry's mission and vision for the future. The dance will take place is from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ink House at 117 N. Second Street in Edwardsville. The event will include a four-course dinner, an open bar and music by Mike Sonderegger with the dress code being party attire. Tickets are currently on sale for $100 each. All proceeds go to Glen-Ed Pantry, which helps families in need with food and reduced cost of clothes from the Second Chance Thrift Shop. Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Register here:Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb 26th at 9:30a
Join leadership expert Tri Pham, Senior Trainer with Dale Carnegie, for a powerful webinar on the top talent trends shaping 2025. Discover how hybrid work, employee well-being, and other key trends are transforming hiring, workplace culture, and talent management. Gain actionable insights to attract, retain, and develop top talent in a rapidly changing landscape.
What You’ll Gain:
- Insights into key talent trends for 2025.
- Understanding of how these trends impact organizational goals and initiatives.
- Collaborative strategies leaders can use to position their organizations for long-term success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in a competitive talent market. Register now to secure your spot!
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Celebrating first year of business in Edwardsville!
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Celebrating the grand opening of the new location with owner Jen McCormick!