
February 9, 2018
Welcome New Members! Reed Heating & Air Conditioning Jerry McCann Website Join Date: 02/01/2018 The Armed Barbers Ray Minor Website Join Date: 02/01/2018 Welcome Back Members! Cozy Table Joe Alili Member Since: 01/01/2009 Renewed On: 02/01/2018 Fifth Season Assisted Living Jaime Arview Website Member Since: 01/01/2017 Renewed On: 02/08/2018 Work Care Ready Well Rebecca Barger Website Member Since: 03/20/2017 Renewed On: 01/31/2018 Joe's Pizza Jake Betts Website Member Since: 01/18/2017 Renewed On: 02/05/2018 Tabor Pest Services C.J. Handlin Website Member Since: 01/25/2017 Renewed On: 02/01/2018 Hobbs Service Company David Hobbs Member Since: 01/01/2010 Renewed On: 02/08/2018 US Bank Lauren Johnson Member Since: 01/01/1998 Renewed On: 02/06/2018 Mincon Rockdrills USA, Inc. Mike Jones Member Since: 01/01/2008 Renewed On: 02/05/2018 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park Ray Minor Website Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 02/01/2018 Stark Total Body Fitness Warren Stark Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 01/31/2018 Rend Lake Conservancy District Keith Thomason Member Since: 01/01/2000 Renewed On: 02/05/2018 Timothy Warner Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 02/08/2018 Wilson Insurance John Wilson Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 02/06/2018 Heartland Office Supply Bryan Wyant Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 02/05/2018 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 Rend Lake Dam & Spillway Road Closed Starting 1/16/2018 01/05/2018 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the Rend Lake Dam and Spillway Bridge will be closed to all through traffic beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. and is tentatively scheduled to reopen in early February. For further information, contact the Rend Lake Project Office and Visitor Center at 618-724-2493. Retired Superintendent Terry Milt Joins AGE 01/29/2018 Former Mt. Vernon Township High School Superintendent Terry Milt has accepted a new role as "Energy Management Coordinator - Educational Facilities" with Southern Illinois based Affordable Gas + Electric (AGE). IRS News for February 2018 01/29/2018 Monthly IRS-Related News from Springfield Tax Talks + News from the U.S. Chamber- January 25, 2018 01/29/2018 Chamber Friends: Below is the weekly update of U.S. Chamber items published between January 17th and January 23rd. As always, please feel free to use any of this material in your communications with your members. News from the U.S. Chamber - February 1, 2018 02/01/2018 Chamber Friends – Below is the weekly update of U.S. Chamber items published between January 24th and January 31st. Please don’t forget to register and call in for the next State of Play conference call on February 6th for the latest from Capitol Hill. See Conference Call below for more information on how to join the call. 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	February Business After Hours Join us for this month's Business After Hours at Helia Healthcare! February 15th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Enjoy refreshments by Seasoning Bistro, network with fellow members, tour the facilities, and learn about Helia's Programming and Services. Joe Diffie Concert on Feb 16th With the recent release of Jason Aldean’s hit “1994” that name-checked many of Joe Diffie’s twelve Number One hits, the legendary singer found himself squarely back in the hearts and minds of country fans. Enjoy world class entertainment close to home at the Benton Civic Center on February 16th. Tickets start at $22.00 A percentage of proceeds for this event will be donated by Z-100 Radio and the Benton Civic Center to the St. Jude Hospital of Memphis, TN. Ranger Reality Day: Feb. 27 & 28 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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 or check out the event website. 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! 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 or join us on February 22nd at 5:30pm in the chamber office. We are currently voting on the Parade Theme. Vote today on the Event Website or on the Event Facebook Page. Member Events Facts & Snacks: Meteorologist Jim Rasor 02/09/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Illinois Concealed Carry Course 02/10/2018 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 Legos at the Library 02/10/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 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 Story Time at the Library 02/14/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Business After Hours: Helia Healthcare 02/15/2018 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Library Book Club 02/15/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. 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 Illinois Concealed Carry Course 02/17/2018 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Free Estate Planning Seminar 02/19/2018 Benton Public Library 502 South Main Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 02/21/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Immigration Employer Compliance Training 02/22/2018 Aisin Manufacturing 11000 Redco Drive Marion, IL 62812 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here!
Chamber E-Newsletter - February 9, 2018