
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 112118
E-News Index Thanksgiving Shop Southern Illinois: Take Part in Local Giveaways! Chamber Board Elections - Deadline is Nov. 26th! 2019 Awards Banquet & Auction November Lunch & Learn: Building from the Ground Up Chamber Meetings Member Events More to See and Do! Chamber Job Board! Welcome New Members 2019 Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship Request Form Illinois Liquor License Quarterly Newsletter Ameren Illinois Utility Scam Awareness Toolkit Regional Chamber Resources Engage with the Chamber Chamber Job Board! Are you looking for a new job or opportunity? Check out our job board for new listings! You can also post job openings in case your fellow chamber members know of the perfect candidate! Welcome New Members Srna Management DBA The UPS Store James Srna Website jdsrna@yahoo.com Join Date: 11/03/2018 Wharton Financial Services, LTD. Curt Whatron Website curt@whartonfinancial.net Join Date: 11/05/2018 Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Dustin Throgmorton Website marion@mmcustard.com Join Date: 11/06/2018 Renee's Luxury Renee Longwell reneesluxury@gmail.com Join Date: 11/12/2018 Chris L Scroggins, CPA Chris Scroggins chris@scrogginscpa.com Join Date: 11/17/2018 2019 Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship Request Form REQUEST YOUR LUNCHEON MONTH TODAY! More Information Press Releases #HireLevelDifference Receives 2018 American Staffing Association Care Award for 11/08/2018 HireLevel, headquartered in St. Louis, MO won the 2018 American Staffing Association (ASA) Care Award for their social responsibility initiative #HireLevelDifference in the award class of Staffing Firms with $25 million â€“ $100 million in annual sales. HireLevel Director of Marketing, Erin Kopec, Named a Top Employee by St. Louis S 11/08/2018 Director of Marketing, Erin Kopec, named aÂ 2018 St.louis Top Employee. HireLevel Lends a Paw to Partners for Pets in Edwardsville 11/08/2018 Pets hold a dear place at HireLevel, as many of the employees have â€œfur babiesâ€ of their own. It is for this reason that HireLevel is especially excited to join in supporting Partners for Pets in Troy, IL. Local Photographer Earns Certification 11/16/2018 SUSAN WILLIS of WILLIS STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY, INC. joins prestigious group as a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) November News Live2Lead Southern Illinois Enjoy a Record Crowd & Graham Awarded Transformational Leadership Award 11/07/2018 Illinois Liquor License Quarterly Newsletter Illinois Liquor License Quarterly Newsletter Ameren Illinois Utility Scam Awareness Toolkit Click here to access our online kit. Regional Chamber Resources 2019 Holiday Survey Results Now Available October 2018 Advocacy Report Chamber Seminars & Webinars Illinois Human Rights Act Engage with the Chamber Member E-Blast Information Digital Sign Information BAH Host Information Have you found us on: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn? Connect with us today! More Engagement Ideas	Thanksgiving The chamber office will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving! Have a safe and happy holiday. SHOP LOCAL on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!! Shop Southern Illinois: Take Part in Local Giveaways! Make sure to enter the drawing by checking out the Shop Southern Illinois Facebook Page by Friday and get entered to win! Would you like to share with our region your commitment to #IBuySI? Partner with one of our local media outlets and be on-air this holiday season! WSIL TV 3 Media Packet PDF Chamber Board Elections - Deadline is Nov. 26th! Voting Members! Board Elections are currently going on! Please check for an email from the chamber office on November 15th to vote for the 2019-2022 Chamber Board. Questions? Call the chamber office at 618-997-6311. 2019 Awards Banquet & Auction The 98th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet & Luncheon will be on January 18th 2019. Award Nominations are now available and Save the Dates will go out in November. Check our previous winners here. The Annual Dinner Committee would like to honor those we have lost in the past year who have contributed to the Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Marion area. The tribute will be played during the 98th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet. IN MEMORIAM SUBMISSION Reserve your table and tickets for the event! RESERVE YOUR TICKETS Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available for the 2019 event. SPONOSRSHIP OPPORTUNITES For more information, please call the Marion Chamber of Commerce at (618) 997-6311 or e-mail director@marionillinois.com. Thank you to our Sponsors! November Lunch & Learn: Building from the Ground Up This month's Lunch & Learn will be held on November 28th from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. This Month's Topic: Building from the Ground Up with Ashlee Church Ashlee Church, GM of Volkswagen of Marion, will be joining Russell Williams for a discussion on building a business from the ground up, selling Marion as a “viable market” to a multinational corporation, and building a diverse team. Ashlee started working in the auto industry 17 years ago and led the effort to secure an open point for the Volkswagen franchise in southern Illinois which opened in 2014. LUNCH & LEARN REGISTRATION Chamber Meetings Chamber Nominations Committee Meeting 11/26/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Chamber Audit Committee Meeting 11/26/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Chamber Nominations Committee Meeting 11/26/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Chamber Awards Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Chamber Remuneration Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Chamber Budget Committee Meeting 11/27/2018 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main St. 2305 West Main St. Marion, Il 62959 Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 12/04/2018 Heartland Regional Medical Center 3333 West DeYoung Street Marion, Il 62959 Member Events 1st Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party 11/21/2018 618 Tap House 2703 17th St Marion , IL 62959 Blackout Wednesday featuring The Deplorables at Pookies ! 11/21/2018 Pookie's 109 North Madison Marion, IL 62959 T-Giving Eve Bash w/Chaddy Got Robbed 11/21/2018 pin St. Nicholas Brewing Company 12 S Oak St Du Quoin, IL 62832 Thanksgiving Brunch 11/22/2018 Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Rd Carterville, IL 62918 Black Friday - Downtown 11/23/2018 305 W Main St Marion , IL 62959 Comedy Night with Tina Dybal 11/23/2018 Walker's Bluff 326 Vermont Rd Carterville, IL 62918 Come Visit Santa hosted by My Michelle's Photography 11/23/2018- 12/24/2018 Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store 1105 N Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 Ultimate Worship Experience 11/24/2018 Marion Cultural and Civic Center 800 Tower Square Plaza Marion , Il 62959 MMH Farmhouse Christmas - Open House 11/24/2018 Magpie Market House 1300 E. Main St. Marion , IL 62959 Pictures with the Grinch 11/24/2018 Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store 1105 N Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 Come Visit Santa hosted by My Michelle's Photography 11/24/2018 Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store 1105 N Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 Come Visit Santa hosted by My Michelle's Photography 11/25/2018 Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store 1105 N Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 Ladies Craft Night 11/26/2018 First Church of God 1409 Broeking Rd Marion , IL 62959 November Lunch & Learn: Building from the Ground Up 11/28/2018 Heartland Regional Medical Center 3333 West DeYoung Street Classroom 1 Marion , IL 62959 Corey Evitts live @ Pookie's 12/01/2018 Pookie's 109 North Madison Marion, IL 62959 2018 Holiday Homes Tour 12/02/2018 Marion Cultural and Civic Center 800 Tower Square Plaza Marion , Il 62959 Mustache Dash 5K 12/02/2018 Harry Crisp Sports Complex 1606 S Carbon St Marion , IL 62959 Share Your News With Us! NEW!!! SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE! Submit your event through the link above and it will be reviewed by our staff and posted online! 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 112118