Member Press Releases
Girl Scouts Name Outstanding Graduating Scholars
04/13/2018 Board of Directors Installed and Adult Volunteers Honored
04/13/2018 Girl Scouts Shine at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois\' All That Glitters Award
04/13/2018 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 13, 14, 15 & Mother\'s Day-Sunday, May 13
04/13/2018 Celebrate Hard Work
04/13/2018 Amped Up for Your Business
04/16/2018 News from SIU
04/16/2018 McKendree University MSN Population Health
04/16/2018 Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Welcomes New CEO Loretta Graham
04/19/2018 Girl Scout Kaitlyn Barnett from Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Receives Award
04/19/2018 Please Help Us Prevent Child Abuse
04/19/2018 Blue Kids Campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/19/2018
04/19/2018
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 27, 28, & 29 & Mother\'s Day-Sunday, May 13
04/24/2018 The Solution
04/24/2018
Welcome New Members!
RTS Sports
Tim Jarvis
Website
tim@runtosucceed.com
Join Date: 04/20/2018
Barcom Security, Inc.
Matt Brooks
Website
matthew.brooks@barcomsecurity.com
Join Date: 04/20/2018
Terminix
Terry Prince
tprince@terminix.com
Join Date: 04/23/2018
Smith Hafeli, Inc.
Aaron Smith
Website
aaron@smith-hafeli.com
Join Date: 04/23/2018
Have you...
- Looked into saving money on your electricity and natural gas bills with the Marion Chamber's Electricity and Natural Gas Aggregation. Click here to learn more.
- Found us on: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+?
- The Marion Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with AES Solar to offer Chamber members an exclusive opportunity to receive a 15% equipment discount. Click here to learn more.
- Seen or shared our Marion Profile Book? Click here!
- Filled our our Member Survey?
- Completed your Traffic Catcher System? Click here to see who has and to learn more.
- Familiarized yourself with our Member Benefits? Click here to read about them!
- Seen your Member-to-Member Discounts? Click here to save!
- Promoted yourself to Marion Chamber members? Click here to learn more.
- Displayed your "Member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce" window decal at your business? If you need a new decal, click here or email assistant@marionillinois.com.
Would you like to host a BAH?
Have you thought about hosting a Business After Hours event? Schedule yours today!
Business After Hours events are usually held on the fourth Thursday of the month, unless the Chamber member has a special need for a different date or calendar conflicts at the Chamber arise.
The hours for a Business After Hours event are to be determined by the Chamber member. However, 4:30-6:30 p.m. is recommended.
The Business After Hours Program fee is $100.
Email director@marionillinois.com, call 997-6311 or fill out this form to schedule your BAH event today!
Chamber responsibilities include:
- Promoting the event through all of our communications (newsletter, Web site, social media, Monthly Membership Luncheon announcements, etc.)
- Provide member mailing labels for invitations
Chamber member suggestions:
- Send special invitations to Chamber Members and their customers (must include Chamber logo on printed materials)
- Provide food and beverages at the event
- Provide door prizes at the event
- Make a presentation about your business/organization
Business After Hours Program Schedule:
Let us put the Spotlight on your Business!
The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy promote members on the homepage of the Chamber's Web site in the Member Spotlight section for $150.
Note that one Member Spotlight is featured a month. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A company may only request a Member Spotlight once a year.
Member Spotlight Schedule:
- May-December 2018- AVAILABLE
To grab your spot in the spotlight, email director@marionillinois.com or call 618.997-6311 and let us know what month you'd like.
Send a Member eBlast!
The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy to send promotional eBlasts once a week on behalf of members as a member benefit for $50. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A company may only request a Member eBlast once a month. Click here for the form.
Space available for your business on the Chamber's digital sign AT REDUCED PRICE!
Dear Marion Chamber of Commerce members,
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee members have drastically reduced the cost to advertise on the Chamber's digital sign.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce makes the electronic sign available for rent to a wide variety of Chamber members, local businesses, organizations, community groups and residents.
Ads can be up to 2 lines of text with the typical line containing about 18 characters (including spaces). Ads run twice for 15 seconds each on a 5-minute loop. We allow for a maximum of 10 ads, which means each ad is live on the board 576 times every day and approximately 17,520 times per month. The sign runs 24/7 so your message gets greatest exposure. All ads must be paid in full before the advertisement goes live.
For more information or to take advantage of this great opportunity, click here.
Thank you,
Dalus Ben Avi
Executive Director |
Grad Spree needs YOUR help!
The Marion Chamber Foundation presents the 2018 Friends For Life Graduation Spree on Thursday, May 17 at the SIU Rec Center.
2018 Grad Spree sponsors:
- Platinum:
- Gold:
- Silver:
- The Insurance House
- First Southern Bank
- Aisin Mfg Illinois, LLC
Click Here to Support
Marion High School Class of 2018 sign up for Grad Spree here! And, join the event on Facebook at: http://bit.ly/GradSpree!
This year, we have many exciting things planned for our graduates. Brian Madrid, a world class hypnotist, will provide a hypnosis show for the seniors. During the show, the volunteers will become the stars of the show with hilarious moments and inspire every person to live life to the fullest. Brian’s past clients include Toyota, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise Line, Riviera Maya Resorts and Visionary Wealth Advisory.
Also performing during Grad Spree is Raquel, a Nashville, Tenn. based singer and songwriter. Raquel can be found on Facebook: @RRaquelOfficial and on YouTube: bit.ly/RaquelOfficial.
Also, while at the SIU Rec Center, the graduates can participate in: swimming; rock climbing; dodge ball tournament; volleyball tournament; a game room; food (from La Rana Grill food truck), drinks and snacks; and much more! All of this is provided to each Marion High School graduate free-of-charge.
The cost to provide this event last year was approximately $12,000 with the average cost being about $130 per student. Marion Grad Spree would not be possible without the help of our Chamber and community members. We are writing to you today to request donations of funds to help cover the cost of the event and door prize items to giveaway to seniors throughout the night.
For businesses and individuals, we have the following sponsorship levels available: Silver-$250, Gold-$500, and Platinum-$1000+. Of course, any amount is appreciated. We will honor our Gold & Platinum Sponsors by including their name and link to their Web site in Grad Spree promotional materials, on our website, newsletter and email blasts. A donation statement for your taxes is available upon request.
Also, please consider volunteering to chaperone during this year’s Grad Spree. Last year, more than 30 people volunteered to chaperone this annual event. We anticipate needing at least 30 chaperones again this year. Any time you can volunteer will help make this a memorable night for the seniors. Grad Spree will be held from 10:30 p.m. until 4 a.m. on May 17 at the SIU Rec Center. Chaperons are needed from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Individuals may sign up to supervise the graduates all night (9 p.m. report to Rent One ballpark, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. at the SIU Rec Center, 4-4:30 a.m. on bus to Rent One ballpark), during signup (9-10:30 p.m. at Rent One ballpark), or at SIU Rec Center only (9 p.m. - 4 a.m). To sign up to volunteer, fill out the following form (or download here), call the Chamber at 997-6311 or e-mail the Chamber at director@marionillinois.com.
Thank you for your support of the 2018 Grad Spree event! Help us spread the word about this great event by:
- Sharing our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/179445646195617/
- Displaying one of the Grad Spree posters at your business:
- Encourage your employees, friends and clients to help support Grad Spree as well!
- Post a message to your social media channels or send an email encouraging others to help support this event! Try using this sample, social media-friendly post:
- Display your support of the 2018 Grad Spree event on the marquee/sign at your business.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Grad Spree Committee is proud to offer this event to our graduating seniors. We have kept our seniors safe for more than 30 years.
Click Here to Support
Business After Hours program at Southern Illinois Miners Rent One Ballpark, 4/26
A Business After Hours program will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 4-6 p.m. at Rent One Ballpark. Free admission for all guests! No fee to participate in the following activities: bags tournament, ping pong tournament, batting practice, mini golf, catch on the field (bring your glove), clock your throwing arm and Hot Corner food sampling. Kids welcome too! In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the Diamond Club.
Click the image below to RSVP.
May Membership Luncheon, 05-08-18
NOTE: RSVPs are now due by Friday, May 4 at noon! Registration is limited to the first 130 guests.
Click here to register.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at Kokopelli. Lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m.
The speaker will be James Mayer, who will speak about disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
Kokopelli will be the caterer. The menu will include lasagna, Italian tossed salad, parmesan bread, tea and water.
TCT is the sponsor of the May Monthly Membership Luncheon.
Registration for the event is $12 (payable to the Marion Chamber of Commerce) to those who RSVP prior to noon on the FRIDAY before the luncheon. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. After noon on the Monday before the luncheon, no more registrations will be taken, however walk-ins will be accepted. Please note that the walk-in rate is $15.
If you register for an event and are unable to attend, a 24-hour notice is required or you will be invoiced. Note: If you have registered and are unable to attend, you may transfer to a fellow employee without penalty. A refund will only be given to those with a paid registration who cancel more than 24 hours prior to the event.
If any Marion Chamber of Commerce member would like to have fliers for an upcoming event, announcements, etc. given to each attendee at the luncheon, please contact the Chamber at 618.997.6311 to arrange for delivery of the fliers prior to the luncheon.
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New Member Quarterly Luncheon, 05-15-18
Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon will be held at noon at Pookie's Burger Bar Bocce, 109 N Madison, Marion, on Tuesday, May 15.
RSVPs are required to ensure enough space is reserved for our gathering. New Member Lunches are held on the 3rd Tuesday, quarterly (February, May, August, and November), and coordinated by the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee. New members’ lunches will be paid for by the Chamber. We hope to see you there!
Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee members will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the Chamber, its events, committees, member benefits, etc. Feel free to bring your Membership Packet and any questions you may have about the Chamber to the meeting to get your questions answered.
Marion Main Street's Smoke on Main Street Rib Cook-off, 05-19-18
Marion Main Street will host the 5th annual Rib Cookoff in the Marion City Parking Lot between Pookie's and Union Street Pub, starting at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 a person. To compete, fill out an application on Marion Main Street's Facebook page or download one here. The event will also kick off the Marion Main Street Car Show, which will be held from 5-8 p.m. on the Square.
Business After Hours program at Priority Staffing Group, 05-24-18
A Business After Hours program will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 4-7 p.m. at Priority Staffing Group, 712 North Carbon, Marion. Let's eat, drink and socialize!
Click the image below to RSVP.
Marion Chamber Golf Fun Day - 06/08/18
Click here to register.
Are you ready for something different? We have something for you!
Marion Chamber of Commerce presents the inaugural Golf Fun Day on Friday, June 8 at Crab Orchard Golf Club. This event is NOT your average golf scramble!
The event will begin with registration at the Clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch and cart decorating from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be catered by Crab Orchard Golf Club and includes hotdogs and brats, pasta salad, chips and drinks.
The cost to play is $75/person or $300/4-person team. Register here. Teams include:
- Stephen Green for Circuit Judge
- BNI Star Chapter
- Title Professionals, Inc.
- Register your team here
Hotdogs and brats and drinks, as well as all scoreboards will be available at the pavilion (accessible from holes 1, 2, 9, 10 and 12) throughout the entire event. Thank you to Clearwave Communications, the event's Loitering Sponsor.
Play begins at 1 p.m.
Chips and salsa and drinks will be available at the pavilion after the event concludes during the award ceremony until 7:30 p.m.
There are sponsorship opportunities available!
Sponsors include:
Click here to register.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Marion Cultural & Civic Center, 06-12-18
A Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Marion Cultural & Civic Center will be held on Tuesday, June 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Click the image below to RSVP.
Marion Community Day - 06/29/18
Marion Community Day at Rent One Park is Friday, June 29. The Southern Illinois Miners will be facing off against the Gateway Grizzlies. Show your community spirit and support for Marion by attending the game.
Click on the image below for more information!
Southern Illinois Made Expo, 07-28-18,07-29-18
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Southern Illinois Made Expo on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read more about it by clicking here! |
