Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 102814

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Williamson CEO Program informational events
10/28/2014 C
Herrin Elks
221 E. Monroe Street, P.O. Box 307
Herrin, IL 62959
The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program is now in Williamson County! This new opportunity is available to Juniors and Seniors in Williamson County, with enrollment for the 2015 class to begin this fall. Students will learn about business from YOU!

Please attend the following area events to find out more about the program and how YOU can become involved.

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
10/30/2014
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM C
Alto Vineyards
8515 Highway 127 North
Alto Pass, Il
You're invited to a Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on October 30 at Alto Vineyards from 6-9 p.m.

Williamson County Airport Groundbreaking Ceremony
10/31/2014
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM C
Williamson County Regional Airport
The Williamson County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners cordially invites you to attend a Groundbreaking Ceremony for construction of a new Airline Terminal at Williamson County Regional Airport on Friday, October 31 at 11:30 a.m.

Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting
11/04/2014
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM C
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street
Marion , Il 62959
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. 

Rides to the Polls
11/04/2014 C
Rides Mass Transit District
Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls for all residents of the Rides 18 county service area. 

Business After Hours Program - Heartland Regional Medical Center
11/06/2014
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM C
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street Cafeteria
Marion, Il 62959
The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center. 

2014 Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off
11/08/2014 C
The Elk's

This is the 6th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off.  We need your help to raise money for local charities.  ALL MONEY STAYS LOCAL!!!

6th annual Southern Illinois Chili Cookoff
11/08/2014
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM C
Marion Elks Club Parking Lot
November 8, 2014
9am-4pm
Marion Elks Club Parking Lot

$50 entry fee for chili teams
$25 entry fee for Bloody Mary contest
$5 for public to sample all chilis

Event also includes: silent auction, networking, live music, socializing, chili tasting, family-friendly atmosphere and games!

Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant Crowning
11/08/2014 C
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant Crowning will take place on Saturday, November 8 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. 

Member-to-member discounts

Don't forget to check out your member-to-member discounts. Click here to start saving today. 

To submit your member-to-member discount, go to the Coupon Editor in your Member Management System. To log in to the Member Management system, visit our Web site and click "Member Login" on the top of the homepage.

Did you know?

There are many benefits to being a Marion Chamber of Commerce member! Did you know the benefits include:

As a member, you have access to many discounts provided by other Chamber members. Discounts include radio and newspaper coupons, insurance discounts (commercial and personal), mobile telephone discounts, banking incentives and more!  These discounts often cover the cost of membership!

Rack space is available for you to display your business brochures and business cards for visitors to our office.

To assist members with their own direct mailings, our mailing list is available on labels to you for $35 per set.  

The Chamber provides you a bulk mailing opportunity by using its bulk-mailing permit. 

Want to know more about the benefits of being a Marion Chamber member? Click here!

Member news

Extra Help, Inc. Recognized For Business Successes

Submitted: 10/28/14
Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc.

Don't be this guy!
Midwest Office has what you need to stay healthy at the office
Submitted: 10/28/14
Article By: Midwest Office Supply, Inc.

United Way Newsletter
2014 United Way Newsletter
Submitted: 10/28/14
Article By: United Way of Southern Illinois

Press Release from the Little Egypt Arts Association
Joanna Gray will be the Arts Centre Artist of the Month for November. She is a photographer who takes photos in a variety of subjects.
Submitted: 10/27/14
Article By: Little Egypt Arts Association

Small Biz Matters
Volume 1, Issue 1
Submitted: 10/24/14
Article By: Illinois Small Business Development Ctr

Press Release - Greplytix
A Southern Illinois technology startup company, Greplytix Inc. was invited to debut their newest product at the Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Submitted: 10/23/14
Article By: Brehm School Foundation

13Pro Election Night

Submitted: 10/20/14
Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc.

Seven Extra Help, Inc. employees earn Staffing Association Certifications
Four employees named Certified Staffing Professionals and three named Certified Search Consultants
Submitted: 10/20/14
Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc.

Southern Illinois Bike Give-a-way
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014
AT THE PAVILION OF THE CITY OF MARION
DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M.

VisitSI (Williamson County Tourism Bureau) and The Pavilion of the City of Marion are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Southern Illinois Bike Give-A-Way. 
Submitted: 10/17/14
Article By: Williamson County Tourism Bureau

Extra Help, Inc. New Employee Announcement

Submitted: 10/14/14
Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc.

2014 JALC Fall Catalog
Click here to see JALC's 2014 Fall Catalog!
Submitted: 10/10/14
Article By: John A. Logan College

100 million memberships reached at Credit Unions nationwide
Credit unions have reached and surpassed 100 million memberships nationwide – equating to one in every three Americans – Karli Feldhake, Marketing Director at SIU Credit Union announced today.
Submitted: 10/06/14
Article By: SIU Credit Union

Let the shredder do the work for you!
Watch the first truly walk away shredder!
Submitted: 10/01/14
Article By: Midwest Office Supply, Inc.

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Business After Hours Program at Heartland Regional Medical Center



The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center. 

Join us in celebrating Heartland Regional Medical Center's new physicians:
  • Dr. Advit Dixit (Pulmonary Medicine)
  • Dr. Michael Luy (Internal Medicine)
  • Dr. Ricardo Postigo (Infectious Disease)
  • Dr. Shireesha Sangineni (Family Practice)
and Heartland Regional Medical Center's new clinic: Wound Care Clinic!

Food and drinks will be served. All are welcome to attend!

To register, click here!

Chamber news


Business Before Hours program features The HUB
The Marion Chamber of Commerce's Business Before Hours program was held on Thursday, October 23 at Heartland Regional Medical Center and featured The HUB.
Published: 10/23/14

Ribbon Cutting at Heartland Regional Medical Center
Heartland Regional Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their new Rehab Services Clinic satellite location.
Published: 10/22/14

Pepsi MidAmerica holds building dedication ceremony honoring John Rains
On October 17, Pepsi MidAmerica dedicated their Human Resources building in honor of John Rains. 
Published: 10/17/14

Walker's Bluff holds Open House 
Walker's Bluff held an Open House on Wednesday, October 15 to showcase their facilities.
Published: 10/15/14

Centerstone presents at October Membership Luncheon
The October 2014 Membership Luncheon featured representatives from Centerstone. 
Published: 10/14/14

Nomination process open for Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.
Published: 10/14/14

Ribbon cutting held at Casey's on West Main in Marion
Casey's on West Main in Marion held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, October 3
Published: 10/03/14

Baysinger Architects hosts Business After Hours event
The October Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, October 2 from 2-6 p.m. at Baysinger Architects. 
Published: 10/02/14

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MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 102814