
Jan. 29, 2018
Welcome Back Members! SCD Rea & Sons Insurance John D. Aiken Member Since: 01/01/1984 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 S&S Muffler, Tire, & Towing Lewis & Debbie Barnhart Member Since: 04/03/2017 Renewed On: 01/10/2018 Domino's Pizza Earl Barwig Member Since: 01/01/1986 Renewed On: 01/23/2018 South Central Transit Sherri Bassen Member Since: 01/01/2011 Renewed On: 01/17/2018 David Bauer Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 Rolln' Up Smoke Shop & Liquor Joe Beveridge Member Since: 01/01/2010 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 Franklin County Farm Bureau Gay Bowlin Member Since: 01/01/2014 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 Walmart Supercenter #262 Bob Brothers Member Since: 01/01/1989 Renewed On: 01/15/2018 E.R. Brown Furniture Sloan Brown Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 WSIL TV David Cisco Member Since: 01/01/2002 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 Benton - West City EDC Dave Cooper Website Member Since: 01/01/2012 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Shawnee Professional Services Aaron Dauby Member Since: 01/01/1979 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 Benton Pawn Shop Jerry Dawson Member Since: 01/14/2017 Renewed On: 01/11/2018 Erwin Builders Inc. Curt Erwin Website Member Since: 04/04/2017 Renewed On: 01/15/2018 State Farm Insurance Hugh Frailey Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 01/04/2018 City of Benton Rachel Gartner Member Since: 01/01/1978 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 State Bank of Whittington Rhonda Gilbeath Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery Jack Griggs Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 Affordable Gas & Energy Company, LLC Jeff Haarmann Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 CASA of Franklin County Mariah Hayes Member Since: 01/01/2006 Renewed On: 01/15/2018 Pine Ridge Homes Mike Henson Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Shelter Insurance - Melissa Hopfinger Melissa Hopfinger Member Since: 11/09/2017 Renewed On: 01/04/2018 Hutchens Bit Service Tina Hopkins Member Since: 01/01/2003 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Benton Lions Club Shelly Ingram Member Since: 01/01/2003 Renewed On: 01/16/2018 Saeed Kahn Member Since: 01/01/1978 Renewed On: 01/05/2018 River City Construction Kent Kampwerth Website Member Since: 03/14/2017 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 Leffler Funeral Home Marty Leffler Member Since: 01/01/2010 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 William Bryce Levanti, Attorney at Law Bryce Levanti Member Since: 10/18/2017 Renewed On: 01/09/2018 Centerstone of Illinois, Inc. John G. Markley Member Since: 01/01/2015 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 Darrel Mays Agency Inc. Heston Mays Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 First Financial Bank Rebecca Mitchell Member Since: 01/01/1994 Renewed On: 01/23/2018 Benton West City Ministerial Alliance John Neace Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 01/05/2018 Benton Community Park District Bill Nelms Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 Casey's General Stores Teresa Noakes Member Since: 01/26/2017 Renewed On: 01/23/2018 Casey's General Stores #3542 Teresa Noakes Member Since: 06/19/2017 Renewed On: 01/23/2018 J. W. Reynolds Monuments Tammy Poyner Member Since: 01/01/1989 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Seasoning LLC Troy Ray Member Since: 01/01/2011 Renewed On: 01/15/2018 Tequilas of Benton Inc. Pam Ruiz Member Since: 01/01/2013 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Karen Stallmann Member Since: 07/19/2017 Renewed On: 01/04/2018 Benton Public Library Susan Stickel Member Since: 01/01/2013 Renewed On: 01/17/2018 Legence Bank Kathy Storey Member Since: 01/01/2007 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 Rend Lake Dental Jessica Stroud Member Since: 05/31/2017 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Auto Credit of Southern Illinois Steve Taylor Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 Southeastern Illinois Electric Co-op Dustin Tripp Member Since: 01/01/1997 Renewed On: 01/18/2018 H & R Block Pat Wilson Member Since: 01/01/1998 Renewed On: 01/08/2018 Steve Woodfin Member Since: 01/01/2007 Renewed On: 01/17/2018 Custom Stainless Steel, Inc. Brielle Zsido Member Since: 01/01/1999 Renewed On: 01/24/2018 New Opportunities! Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities? Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board! Start a new chapter in your community! Generation Books Generations of Memories Books are available for purchase at the Chamber Office, Flowers by Dave, Heartland Office Supply, and the Buzz. Pick up yours today! Contact Us! Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce 211 N. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 P.O. Box 574 Benton, IL 62812 618-438-2121 info@bentonwestcitychamber.com www.BentonWestCityChamber.com	2018 'Of The Year' Winners We are happy to honor the following individuals and business as our 2018 "Of The Year" winners at our Annual Dinner on January 23rd. This community is full of amazing people who give so much to ensure a brighter future, and we are honored to recognize them. They join a long legacy of community support and citizenship and will be taking part in the Rend Lake Water Festival Parade on May 5th. Citizen of the Year: Jayna Hart Educator of the Year: Dana Kalaher Business of the Year: Pate Funeral Home This year's Annual Dinner was a night of laughter and fun. We would like to thank everyone who attended and we look forward to next year's event. Stay tuned for an event survey! Membership Renewals Don't miss out on a single e-news or community opportunity. Return your membership dues and your Chamber Investment Interest Form to make the most of your membership benefits! Now through the first quarter of 2018, we are doing a special program for new members and our current members. Refer a fellow business and they join the chamber, you both will be entered to win a free Signature Sponsorship for the Rend Lake Water Festival! $250 Value! The more you refer, the more chances you have to win. Increased membership will enable the chamber to expand our ChamberNation program and bring new resources to our organization. It's a new year. let's make it the best chamber yet! Ranger Reality Day: Feb. 27 & 28 The Benton / West City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Benton High School to bring a ‘Reality Day’ to our local students in February 27 & 28 2018! What is a Reality Day? It is a fun, interactive “financial literacy” simulation for all high school sophomores to learn the “realities” of life after high school or college. To learn more about this event, volunteer, or represent your business/industry, please call the chamber office at 618-438-2121. 2018 Rend Lake Water Festival Rend Lake Water Festival: May 2 - 5, 2018 Parade float registration forms are currently available. If you would like to join the planning committee or become an event volunteer, please call the chamber office. We are currently taking suggestion for Parade Grand Marshall and Parade Theme. Submit your suggestions online. 2018 Job Search Party The annual RLC Job Search Party will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, and Withers Broadcasting is sponsoring the event this year. If your organization would like to participate as a vendor in the event, please complete and return the registration form. Member News ELKS Legacy Awards Scholarship Program 12/06/2017 Rend Lake Dam & Spillway Road Closed Starting 1/16/2018 01/05/2018 Retired Superintendent Terry Milt Joins AGE 01/29/2018 IRS News for February 2018 01/29/2018 Tax Talks + News from the U.S. Chamber- January 25, 2018 01/29/2018 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here! Member Events Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 01/30/2018 SIU Student Center Auditorium 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 Webinar: Protecting Sensitive Business and Customer Data: Practical Identity Safety Practices for Your Business 02/01/2018 1st Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 02/02/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Village of West City Council Meeting 02/05/2018 West City Village Hall 1000 Blakely St. West City, IL 62812 Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 02/07/2018 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 02/08/2018 Benton / West City Chamber of Commerce Office 211 North Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Illinois Concealed Carry Course 02/10/2018- 02/17/2018 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Valentine's Day Party 02/10/2018 Benton Civic Center 414 W Hudelson St Benton City Council Meeting 02/12/2018 Benton City Hall 1403 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease 02/13/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Mardi Gras Celebration 02/13/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Business After Hours: Helia Healthcare 02/15/2018 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Fire & Ice Dinner and Dance 02/15/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Country Legend Joe Diffie 02/16/2018 Benton Civic Center 414 W Hudelson St 3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 02/16/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897
Chamber E-Newsletter - Jan. 29, 2018