
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 112014
Index Marion Chamber MEMBERS ONLY HUB Tour Business After Hours Program - Hospice of Southern Illinois RSVP now for our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet Member news Chamber news Marion Chamber teams up with Profile Display Did you know? Welcome new members! Helpful tips: Calendar Welcome new members! Hampton Inn Chris Huber Website chris.huber@hilton.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Hampton Inn Carol Littlefield Website carol.littlefield@hilton.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Liaison Technologies Eric Colvin Website ecolvin@liaison.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Rides Mass Transit District John Hayes Website willsp@shawneelink.net Join Date: 11/03/2014 Sam's Club Sam Talley Website stalley.s08180.us@samsclub.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Taco John's Greg Tarrant Website taco6550@frontier.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Walkers Bluff David Morrow Website dmorrow@walkersbluff.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Sam's Club Nate Putson-Varger Website npittse.s08180.us@samsclub.com Join Date: 11/03/2014 Golden Eagle Distrubuting, LLC David Hammet Website dnhammet@goldeneaglemarion.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Company Glenn Clarida Website gclarida@czengineer.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Sunshine Lawn Care Adam Nordmeyer sunshinelawncare@live.com Join Date: 11/04/2014 Farmers State Bank Jeff Hickam Website jhickam@myfsb.com Join Date: 11/13/2014 Farmers State Bank Gary Bouhl Website gbouhl@myfsb.com Join Date: 11/13/2014 First Data Douglas Baker Website douglas.baker@firstdata.com Join Date: 11/13/2014 Liberty Wealth Management Jessica Holte Website jessica.holte@lpl.com Join Date: 11/20/2014 KFS Events Vickie King Website vickieking1@gmail.com Join Date: 11/20/2014 Helpful tips: Submit your events/news: All Marion Chamber of Commerce members can submit their events, press releases, etc. through our Member Management System. To log in, click here. 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. Member survey: We would like your feedback! Click here to take the Marion Chamber of Commerce survey. Classifieds: Check out our members' classified ads here. Sign up for Committees: All Marion Chamber of Commerce members can sign up for Chamber Committees through our Member Management System. To log in, click here. Then, go to "Forms." Download the Mobile Chamber App: Useful information at your fingertips. Click here for information on how to download the app today! Calendar Marion Chamber Members-ONLY HUB Tour 11/20/2014 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM C The HUB 917 West Main Street P.O. Box 307 Marion, Il 62959 Marion Chamber of Commerce Members-ONLY HUB Tour will be held on November 20 at 4 p.m. It's Your Business. Only You Can Make the Most of It. - Workplace Xcellence Webinar 11/20/2014 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM C Webinar It's Your Business. Only You Can Make the Most of It. November 20, 2014 \| 9:30AM CST Presenter: Lucas Bremer Financial Advisor- Edward Jones Comedy Night 11/20/2014 C Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Road Carterville, IL 62918 The Tasting Room is hosting a Comedy Night on November 20 featuring Vernon "Longhorn" Davis. Prairie Power Check 11/22/2014 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM C University Mall in Carbondale 230 West Main P.O. Box 307 Carbondale, Il 62901 Prairie Power Check will be held on November 22 at the University Mall from 8-11 a.m. Low Dog & Stringz to perform at Alto Vineyards 11/22/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Saturday, November 22nd Music by Low Dog & Stringz Alto Pass, IL 2 - 6 pm Santa's arrival at Illinois Star Centre Mall 11/22/2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Illinois Star Centre Mall Santa is scheduled to arrive at Illinois Star Centre Mall on Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m. in the Center Court. Music Series – Jenny Johnson 11/23/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il New Marion Chamber Member Classes Now Being Offered 11/26/2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Webinar We are very excited to announce a new series of Member Classes that we are offering to Marion Chamber of Commerce members. Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting 11/26/2014 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM C Marion Chamber of Commerce 2305 W. Main St P.O. Box 307 Marion, IL 62959 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Thanksgiving Buffet at Koko's 11/27/2014 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM C Kokopelli 1527 Champions Drive Marion, Il 62959 Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 27, 2014 / 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Music Series – Marshall Anderson 11/28/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Music Series – Marshall Anderson Music Series – Kevin Lucas 11/29/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Music Series – Kevin Lucas Music Series – Sam Kenoly & Mel Goot 11/30/2014 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM C Alto Vineyards 8515 Highway 127 North Alto Pass, Il Music Series – Sam Kenoly & Mel Goot	Marion Chamber MEMBERS ONLY HUB Tour Marion Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a MEMBERS ONLY tour of The HUB on November 20, 2014 at 4 p.m. Get an inside look at Marion's first-ever indoor recreation center before it opens in January! After the tour, you'll have an opportunity to register and receive a one-day only CHAMBER MEMBER SPECIAL: $20 Enrollment Fee on the 20th! Meet in the large overflow parking lot to the east of the Zion Church. Make it a part of your universe! Business After Hours Program - Hospice of Southern Illinois The December Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours program will be held on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.at Marion Subaru and is sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. Come out on #GivingTuesday and show your support. What's Giving Tuesday? A global day dedicated to giving back. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday! The Share Love Event supports Hospice of Southern Illinois by donating $250 with each purchase of a Subaru during 11/20/14-1/2/15. The event includes door prizes and refreshments. RSVP today by clicking here! RSVP now for our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet The Marion Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend our 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet on Friday, January 16, 2015 at The Pavilion of the City of Marion. Social Hour - 5:30 p.m. Features Hors D’oeuvres and beverages Other events include Wine Pull, Silent Auction & more Dinner and Presentation of Awards - 6:30 p.m. $50 per Guest, $400 Corporate Table Black Tie Optional RSVP by January 5, 2015 by calling (618) 997-6311, e-mailing director@marionillinois.com or clicking here. Sponsors include: Mayer Networks: Wine Pull Sponsor Ike Family Dealerships: Photo Stage Sponsor South Porte Bank: Dessert Sponsor First Southern Bank: Hors D'oeurvres Sponsor Sponsorships still available. Click here for more information. Member news Empower Your Employees. Manage Labor Costs On-the-Go! Controlling time, human error and labor costs when it comes to your employee timekeeping can be a big task. We're here to partner with you to help you run your payroll with convenience. Submitted: 11/20/14 Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc. Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Pairings Our wine of the month is our Nona Mia Spiced Wine. It is on special for 15% off for two bottles or more. In the fall and winter months we focus on mulling wine, a warming process that often includes adding cinnamon sticks. Properly pairing food and wine can enhance your experie Submitted: 11/20/14 Article By: Alto Vineyards Santa Claus Visits SIU Credit Union Santa Claus will be visiting all 6 SIU Credit Union branches this holiday season. Each visit will include FREE pictures with Santa, cookies, punch, and goodies for the kids. Submitted: 11/20/14 Article By: SIU Credit Union Illinois Chamber Announces Paid Holiday Survey Results for 2015 The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has compiled the results from its annual paid Holiday Survey that indicates how Illinois employers and their employees will be handling paid holidays in 2015. Submitted: 11/20/14 Article By: Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Customize Your Own On-site Training Class with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Do you have several Supervisors or Managers that need training? Have you found it is too costly to send them all to an off-site training session? Can’t afford to have that many employees away from the company at one time? The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is offering on-site train Submitted: 11/20/14 Article By: Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce We are Half Way to Our Goal for #GivingTuesday With only 2 weeks left until December 2, #GivingTuesday, the Brehm and OPTIONS Staffs are preparing to complete their challenges. We have snow on the pond, freezing temperatures, and the Brehm Staff is still jumping at the idea of a polar bear plunge. The OPTIONS Staff have parts Submitted: 11/19/14 Article By: Brehm School Foundation Three Extra Help, Inc. employees earn Fundamental Payroll Certifications Submitted: 11/14/14 Article By: Extra Help Payroll Services, Inc. Vote for Hayven! Help her win a $30,000 cafeteria makeover Submitted: 11/13/14 Article By: CU #2 Schools - Marion Admission deadlines December 1 is quickly approaching and is a common deadline for many colleges/universities for scholarship consideration. Submitted: 11/13/14 Article By: CU #2 Schools - Marion Brehm and OPTIONS Staffs Take A Plunge and Shake It Off for #GivingTuesday Help Us Reach $25,000 for #GivingTuesday And the Brehm and OPTIONS Staffs will Take A Plunge and Shake It Off Submitted: 11/12/14 Article By: Brehm School Foundation Combining classic and contemporary, the Tasting Room is the perfect location for With seating for up to 150 guests, our brand new tasting room has everything your party needs to enjoy a wonderful evening at Southern Illinois’ oldest winery. Submitted: 11/10/14 Article By: Alto Vineyards For more member news, click here. Chamber news CASA presents at November Membership Luncheon The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on November 11 at noon at Kokopelli. The speaker for November was Jayme Frey Figueroa, Executive Director from Casa of Williamson County. Published: 11/11/14 Heartland Regional Medical Center hosts Business After Hours event The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center. Published: 11/06/14 Electricity & Natural Gas Rate Negotiations Begin For Marion Chamber Members The Marion Chamber of Commerce and its exclusive program coordinator, Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), announced they will begin negotiations for electricity and natural gas contract renewals for members who are part of the Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce Bulk Electricity & Natural Gas Buying Group. Published: 11/04/14 For more Chamber news, click here. Marion Chamber teams up with Profile Display The Marion Chamber Of Commerce is always looking for ways to help its members gain exposure. The Information and Resource display located in the lobby of the Marion Chamber is a great, affordable way to do just that. We’ve enlisted the help of marketing experts at Profile Display Inc. to help each Chamber member make the best use of this valuable resource. Someone from the list below will be contacting you shortly to discuss how the information display can be used to benefit your business. Many members are already taking advantage of this opportunity and spaces are limited! Contact Profile Display Today (618) 364-8194 Or learn more and confirm your space online www.touchMarion.com Sales Manager: Melissa Frazier ext. 105 \| Stephanie Perry ext. 118 Tina Perry ext. 111 \| Arn Wilson ext. 130 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!
MCOC 2014 - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 112014