
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 092718
E-News Index Chamber Golf Scramble: Our Sponsors Heartland Regional Medical Center Block Party 2018 Chamber T-shirts Now Available Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Colonial Life on Oct 2nd SIH Urgent Care Work Care Opens New Location on Oct 10 October Member Luncheon: October 9th October Business After Hours: South Porte Bank Live2Lead: Price Change Oct 1st! Upcoming Chamber Meetings Member Events More to See and Do! FINAL DAYS: September Membership Drive Welcome New September Members How Voice Search Should Be Changing Your SEO Strategy Regional Chamber Resources Engage with the Chamber Chamber Business After Hours REDUCED PRICING on Chamber's Digital Sign Send a Member eBlast! FINAL DAYS: September Membership Drive Do you know someone that would make a great chamber member? Perhaps someone who dropped their membership and would like to get re-engaged? September is a great time to do it. Through the entire month of September, in honor of Chamber of Commerce Week, we will feature a 16-month membership (from now through all of 2019) at the annual investment level. Membership packets are available online and at the chamber office. Welcome New September Members Stork Vision Marion Trish Murphy Website Join Date: 09/07/2018 Modern Woodman Ashli Morris Website Join Date: 09/11/2018 Heartland Regional Medical Group Brandi Meyer, Jodi Bryant, Ellen Culp, Amanda Newlin, Shelly Fred, Mindy Gould, Lori Daine Website Join Date: 09/14/2018 O'Charley's Tom Dreesen Website Join Date: 09/20/2018 Colonial Life Sherri Wiegand Join Date: 09/21/2018 Elaine Ketring & Associates Elaine A. Ketring Website Join Date: 09/27/2018 How Voice Search Should Be Changing Your SEO Strategy Do you have an SEO strategy? Maybe not. But you likely know that SEO is an important part of your business getting seen on the internet. Full Article Member Press Releases HireLevel Gives back to Hospice of Southern Illinois in August 09/06/2018 Centerstone staff member receives Carleen Cross Award 09/13/2018 Centerstone and Egyptian Health Department to Host Free Training in Carbondale a 09/13/2018 HireLevel Earns Spot in Largest Women-Owned Business List 09/20/2018 HireLevel Receives American Staffing Association 2018 Genius Award 09/20/2018 Regional Chamber Resources NAFTA, Retirement Security & Scholarships - Notes from NAFTA Webinar with reps from US Chamber and Canada Chamber of Commerce - Fast Facts & Messaging Chamber Seminars & Webinars Illinois Human Rights Act Oct 3rd Infrastructure Conference Free Webinar: NAFTA– What's at stake? Engage with the Chamber Have you found us on: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+? Connect with us today! More Engagement Ideas Chamber Business After Hours Wer are looking for Business After Hour hosts for 2019! Don't miss your chance! Email director@marionillinois.com, call 997-6311 or fill out this form to schedule your BAH event today! read more... REDUCED PRICING on Chamber's Digital Sign Did you know that on average over 15,000 cars go by the Marion Chamber Office each day? Are you interested in getting in front of that audience? The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee members have drastically reduced the cost to advertise on the Chamber's digital sign. This sign is available for rent to a wide variety of Chamber members, local businesses, organizations, community groups and residents. For more information or to take advantage of this great opportunity, click here. Send a Member eBlast! Weekly promotional eBlasts are available to members for $50. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. One blast per month per company please. Click here for the form.	Chamber Golf Scramble: Our Sponsors Thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Chamber Golf Scramble! We will be announcing the winners in the coming days, but the the Golf Scramble Committee would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring this year's event. Million Dollar Hole Hole-in-One Clearwave Communications Auto Hole-in-One IKE Family Dealerships & Black Diamond Harley Davidson Chamber Oasis Farmers State Bank & House 2 Home Realty Drink Tickets Liberty Signs Registration Clearwave Communications American Express Gift Card Hole-in-One Commercial Janitorial Service Electronics Prize Package Hole-in-One Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC Longest Drive (Men's & Women's) Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC & Maggie Market House Longest Putt Clearwave Communications Closest to the Pin My Michelle's Photography Lucky Umbrella / Cape State Farm Insurance - Kenya Garner Beverage Cart SIU Credit Union & Heartland Regional Medical Center Committee Cart Wells Fargo Live Hole & Hole Sponsors Heartland Regional Medical Center Block Party 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce presents a Community Block Party at Heartland Regional Medical Center. This year's event includes the Bank of Herrin Bag Board Tournament, free Putt-Putt, games and much more on Friday, October 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center's Serenity Trail. The event will include food, drinks, prizes, games, vendors, networking and more! Current sponsorship includes Heartland Regional Medical Center, the Marion Star, and booths hosted by Priority Staffing and Centerstone. Join in the fun! Sponsorship and booth space opportunities are available. Bag Board Tournament Registration Vendor & Sponsorship Signup Facebook Page Chamber T-shirts Now Available Do you Chamber? Show your support for the benefits of chamber membership with this super soft heather gray T-shirt featuring the chamber logo on the front and the phrase 'Do You Chamber?' on the back. A sample is available to look at in the chamber office. Adult sizes are available starting at $15 and can be ordered through our online store. We plan on ordering these to have in time for events in October. Order yours today online or call the chamber office at 618-997-6311. Dates and Registration Info Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Colonial Life on Oct 2nd Join the staff of Colonial Life on October 2nd as they celebrate their Open House and Dedication of their new location on 3303 1/2 Commercial Road. The Open House will be from 11am to 1pm, with a Ribbon Cutting Dedication at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided by KB Bar b que and dessert. Join us for Food - Fun - and Prizes!! SIH Urgent Care Work Care Opens New Location on Oct 10 SIH will be opening their new Urgent Care Work Care location on October 10th. This clinic will service the following medical needs: Fevers Cold & Flu Sprains & Strains Ear Infections Stitches Sinus & Allergy Minor Fractures and Sprains Burns & Rashes Cuts and Scrapes DOT Physical Injury Management and More Come check out their new facilities and additional medical options for our community. October Member Luncheon: October 9th The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at Kokopelli. Lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m. The speaker will be Warden True of United States Penitentiary - Marion. Warden True will be presenting on USP Marion’s contributions to small business and to the community. Topics will include recycling, building and repair projects, and contracts awarded to small business. AES Solar the sponsor of the October Monthly Membership Luncheon. Luncheon Registration Links from last month's luncheon October Business After Hours: South Porte Bank Join the staff at South Porte Bank for our October Business After Hours on October 11th from 4pm - 6pm. Enjoy refreshments provided by David Hayes and network with local business leaders in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Event Details and Calendar Reminder! Live2Lead: Price Change Oct 1st! Don't miss out, prices go up for Live2Lead on Oct 1st! Live2Lead will be presented in Southern Illinois on Friday, November 2 at The Pavilion. The exclusive video-on-demand and live leadership training event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Heartland Regional Medical Center and the City of Marion. Doors open at 7:30 am for registration. Live2Lead begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 3:30 pm. Download Registration Form Online Event Registration Ticket Prices & Info Upcoming Chamber Meetings Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 10/02/2018 Heartland Regional Medical Center 3333 West DeYoung Street Marion, Il 62959 Member Events Drug Take Back Event 09/29/2018 Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department 8160 Express Dr. Marion , IL 62959 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3 10/01/2018 Heartland Regional Medical Center Ground Floor Classrooms 3333 W DeYoung St Carterville, IL 62959 Colonial Life - Open House and Dedication 10/02/2018 Colonial Life 3303 1/2 Commercial Road Marion , IL 62959 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3 10/05/2018 Share Your News With Us! Send your event flyer and event description to assistant@marionillinois.com. We can put it on the event calendar to share with membership in our weekly e-news. Also, invite our new Executive Director, Karen Mullins, to your events on Facebook. Reach out to her through her Facebook Profile. More to See and Do! Are you looking for additional events and activities in our region? Check out the VisitSI event calendar!
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 092718