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May 2025
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Business After 4 @ Spencer Homes
12/18/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
1/15/2026
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Ribbon Cutting @ Latitude-38
1/20/2026
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Ribbon Cutting @ CEFCU
2/4/2026
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Business After 4 @ SIUE Athletics w/ First Community Credit Union
2/19/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
4/16/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
5/21/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
6/18/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
7/16/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
8/20/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
9/17/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
10/15/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
11/19/2026
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12/17/2026
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Events in the month of May 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025


Celebrating 10 years of loving local residents! Reception will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Saturday, May 3, 2025

Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics while supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Belleville, Edwardsville and South Central Illinois.

Gather your friends and family to form a team of up to 8 or come solo and make new friends. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia champions, so bring your A-game! This is an all-ages event, open to anyone who would like to attend! While registration for the Walk isn't required to participate, it is encouraged. You can find your local walk at www.alz.org/walk

With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Help us keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

In addition to trivia, there will be a 50/50 raffle, auction items and more!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

NO CHARGE FOR ED/GLEN CHAMBER MEMBERS

GUESTS WELCOME AT $19 PER PERSON


Learn how to make AI an executive priority by examining research and real-world examples of opportunities in the workplace.

Presented by Ashley Pyle, GadellNet
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Enjoy a women's night out with light snacks, wine, drinks, cheese pairings, sweet treats, music, karaoke and raffle prizes.

$20 at the door; includes a drink ticket
Thursday, May 8, 2025


Celebrating the grand opening of the Edwardsville location with local owner Heather Woodard! 
Thursday, May 8, 2025

You're Invited to Cocktails at Camp
Thursday, May 8 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Camp Torqua – Edwardsville, IL

Join us for an evening dedicated to community, connection, and giving back — all in the beautiful outdoor setting of our very own Girl Scout camp.

Enjoy live music by Sheafor & Simes, drinks, charcuterie boxes, s’mores by the fire, hayrides, and robot demonstrations — plus a special ribbon cutting celebrating our new cabins and paved trail!

As one of our most meaningful annual fundraisers, Cocktails at Camp supports vital projects that directly impact our girls. This year, your generosity will help fund:

  • New bunk beds and mattresses for our cabins

  • Financial Assistance for girls who might not otherwise get the chance to attend

Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to our mission, we hope you’ll be inspired to invest in the future of Girl Scouts and the next generation of leaders.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our “diamond in the woods.”

Please Register on our website.

Thursday, May 8, 2025


Celebrating two recently completed projects, a paved trail and new cabins, at Camp Torqua with the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois! 
Friday, May 9, 2025


Celebrating 20 years in business with current owner Nathan Wilkening and previous owner Rich Grogan!
Friday, May 9, 2025
On Friday, May 9th, 2025, you are invited to attend a dinner event to celebrate Mr. Herman Shaw. Mr. Shaw has been named the President Emeritus of the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation. We plan to honor his leadership and lifelong service, improving the lives of the young people within our community. The work of the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation wouldn’t be possible without you, our dedicated volunteers, donors and advocates. Together we continue building a community where our school children feel supported, valued and empowered.  We hope you will join us in this well-deserved recognition for Mr. Shaw.
Monday, May 12, 2025 - Thursday, May 15, 2025
Exclusively at the Edwardsville Dairy Queen, swing by from May 12th through May 15th to get half off your order as our way of saying THANK YOU for being the best fans around! Whether it’s your favorite Blizzard, cone, or treat—we’ve got you covered for 50% off!
 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The work of three talented seamstresses will be featured in a new exhibit at the Madison County History Museum, 715 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, Illinois, beginning May 14 through the end of July. In addition to pieces they’ve created, the women are also needlework and quilt collectors and will include some of those pieces.

Beginning May 14, the quilt exhibit will be open during regular museum hours (Wed.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. or Sun., 1-4 p.m.) or by appointment for groups. Admission is free although donations are appreciated. For further information, call 618-656-7569.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Madison County Historical Society presents A Literary Salon featuring the greatest hits of the romantic era. The delightful evening of poetry and wine will feature Jeff Skoblow. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The May 2025 Business After 4 (BA4) is hosted by Dieterich Bank.



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.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Free informational fair to help residents find resources to serve local senior citizens. Learn about taxes, mental health, veterans assistance, filing wills and other legal documents, weatherization programs and more. 
Friday, May 16, 2025


Celebrating the grand opening of their Edwardsville office! Open house immediately following ribbon cutting.
Saturday, May 17, 2025

Join us for a Shred Event at our brand-new office! Safely dispose of your confidential documents. Bring your old files, outdated paperwork, and any sensitive materials for secure shredding (10 box maximum) —free of charge!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
📍 Location: 110 Rottingham Court, Edwardsville IL 62025
Time: 9am-11am

Monday, May 19, 2025


Celebrating the grand opening of the Glen Carbon office! 
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Summer’s coming—and so are major changes to employment law. Are you ready?

Join HireLevel for a virtual webinar on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. CST for a must-attend webinar with John Gilbert (Sandberg Phoenix) as he breaks down the latest legal updates and how to stay compliant.

Topics include:
  • AI in hiring
  • EEOC & discrimination rules
  • Supreme Court & Executive Orders
  • Illinois-specific updates
  • NLRA, NLRB & labor law changes
Friday, May 23, 2025


Celebrating 10 years in business! 
Tuesday, May 27, 2025


Showcasing the installation of a state-of-the-art automated sorting machine!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Join us at Grizzlies Ballpark for an exclusive regional networking event! Connect with local business leaders and fellow chamber of commerce members while enjoying an exciting evening of baseball. Watch the Grizzlies take on the Florence Y'alls from the comfort of our suites, complete with great company and unbeatable views. 
Friday, May 30, 2025


Celebrating the grand opening of the Edwardsville location with local owner Paul Votaw!