
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - March 1
E-News Index Sister City Cultural Exchange: March 23 - 27, 2019 2019 Grad Spree is Coming! March Membership Luncheon - March 12 9th annual Chamber Foundation Bass Tournament Chamber T-shirts on Sale Through March 6th Banner Ads available on marionillinois.com Event Meetings Member Events More to See and Do! New February Members! Welcome Back Members! We have an App for That! Market to the Membership! Chamber Job Board! Chamber Day 2019 Illinois Chamber Updates Chamber w9 Available New February Members! Marion.Church Tyler Feller Website pastor.feller@gmail.com Join Date: 02/05/2019 Brad Rankin Studio Brad Rankin Website office@bradrankin.com Join Date: 02/12/2019 Reynolds Exteriors & Coatings David Reynolds Website exteriorsbyreynolds@gmail.com Join Date: 02/15/2019 Meagan Rich, Attorney at Law, LLC Meagan Rich meagan.richlaw@hotmail.com Join Date: 02/19/2019 Welcome Back Members! GFI Digital, Inc. Travis Holtkamp Website tholtkamp@gfidigital.com Member Since: 10/02/2017 Renewed On: 02/27/2019 McDonald's Mary Moreland Website jmm1942@mchsi.com Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 02/25/2019 McDonald's Mary Moreland Website jmm1942@mchsi.com Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 02/25/2019 CU #2 Schools - Marion Keith Oates Website koates@marionunit2.org Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 02/22/2019 Marion Cultural & Civic Center Foundation David Stotlar dstotlar@hotmail.com Member Since: 02/05/2018 Renewed On: 02/25/2019 We have an App for That! Take your chamber on the go! Connect with us on the chamber's mobile app! You can check out the directory, event calendar, news & press releases, photos and so much more. You can even login for special member content & coupons! Available on Android and Apple. Download the App Today! Market to the Membership! Member E-Blast Information - goes out to 600+ emails Now scheduling March Business After Hours Host Information More Engagement Ideas 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! Chamber Day 2019 If you are interested in taking part in Chamber Day on March 20th, please contact the chamber office about registration. 618-997-6311 Illinois Chamber Updates February 27th, 2019 SENATE: The Senate is not in session this week. HOUSE The House Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee held a subject matter hearing today regarding the prescription drug supply chain. Members of the committee raised questions about the challenges of state regulation of drug prices. Another subject matter hearing will be held in Chicago on Friday. 2019 Holiday Survey Results Now Available December 2018 Advocacy Report February 2019 Advocacy Report - NEW Chamber w9 Available Do you need a copy of the Marion Chamber w9? Contact the office to have a copy sent to you! 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.	Sister City Cultural Exchange: March 23 - 27, 2019 Since 2010, Marion has been taking part in a Sister City program to provide global connections and exchanges between the international city of Kanie Town, Japan and the residents of Marion, IL. Regardless of the 6,000 mile distance, this relationship has grown stronger over the years. Each year, the communities schedule alternating visits to learn about business, education, and cultural differences. The visiting delegations are made up of leaders and students from each community. The students stay with host families, enabling them to take in as much culture as possible. This event would not possible without the support of local organizations. Join the Marion Chamber, the City of Marion, VisitSI, Aisin, the Pavilion, Senator Fowler, and Representative Severin in supporting this year's event. SPONSOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT (PDF) 2019 Grad Spree is Coming! 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. This year's event is scheduled for May 16! The cost of Grad Spree is 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. Don't miss out and join Grad Spree today!! Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities! March Membership Luncheon - March 12 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 12th at The Pavilion. Lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m. This month's presentation topic is about the ongoing Sister City partnership between the City of Marion and Kanie Town, Japan. This month's lunch will be provided by Great Boars of Fire. Menu Caesar salad, Meat Lasagna, Garlic Bread & Assorted Cobbler. Specialized Equine Services is the sponsor of the this month's Monthly Membership Luncheon. Register Here 9th annual Chamber Foundation Bass Tournament The Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be sponsoring the 9th annual two-person Bass Tournament on April 7th, 2019. The event is a fundraiser for the Marion Chamber Foundation & Scholarship Program. Online Registration Chamber T-shirts on Sale Through March 6th We will be ordering Chamber t-shirts in time for our Sister City Cultural Exchange program in March. If you would like to order a shirt, please go to our Chamber Store and order one, or call the chamber office at 618-997-5311. Order will be placed March 6. Banner Ads available on marionillinois.com Did you know that the chamber online member directory had 40,320 searches in 2018? Don't miss out on this great opportunity to promote on the NEW MarionIllinois.com. Our directory is used by local businesses, our community, and the thousands of visitors who come to this area every year. Learn more by downloading this sheet! Event Meetings Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 03/05/2019 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Event Meeting: Sister City 03/06/2019 Meeting of the Sister City Committee. Agenda will be emailed out to committee members. For questions, contact the chamber office. Member Events Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy Quarter Auction Fundraiser 03/01/2019 Please join us for a night of fun while raising money for a great cause! This quarter auction will be held at the Pavilion of the City of Marion on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The doors open at 6 pm and the auction starts at 7 pm. All proceeds raised at this event will be donated to Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy. Read Across America 03/02/2019 We are joining in this great reading event this year! We will be reading books throughout the day, approximately every 30 minutes!! We will also have coloring pages, bookmarkers, and word puzzles. Come join us for a fun filled day of books, reading, and arts & crafts!!! We will be reading books geared for approx. ages from 3-11. Angel Rhodes at Walker's Bluff 03/03/2019 I'm coming back in town! Catch me at Walker's Bluff!! SIH Talent Search 03/04/2019 The SIH Talent Acquisition Team cordially invites you to attend a resume and interview workshop for current employees and community members interested in pursuing employment at Southern Illinois Healthcare. Learn how to effectively highlight your knowledge, experiences and abilities on your resume and during interviews. During the workshop we will discuss and provide examples of the hiring process. All are welcome to attend. Must RSVP to prior, as space is limited. We hope to see you soon! Bingo 03/04/2019 Weekly Job fair with the Southern Illinois Miners 03/06/2019 Are you looking for a FUN summer job?! Well, Rent One Park will hold WEEKLY job fairs on Wednesday starting January 30th until March 27th, 4pm to 6pm in the Diamond Club. Please come prepared to interview and have a completed application that can be found on our website. http://siminers.com/information/Job_Opportunities SIU Day of Giving: Give the Gift of Experience 03/06/2019- 03/07/2019 Prepare to give the gift of experience on March 6, 2018. On Wednesday, March 6, SIU is hosting its annual Day of Giving – a 24-hour online giving campaign. We hope you will join us and make a special gift on #SIUDAY. Test Kitchen at the Tasting Room 03/06/2019 Come try new items and meet our Chef! On Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm we will be offering a "Test Kitchen" dining experience at the Tasting Room. We are trying out new items and want YOUR feedback to see what will end up on our menu! Our team will be preparing 12-15 items for you to try and you can tell us what you want to see in our Tasting Room for the Spring. Film Screening & Panel Discussion 03/07/2019 “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” is a one-hour documentary that chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Lenten Fish Fry 03/08/2019 Join the Marion Knights of Columbus for their Lenten Fish Fry on Fridays through April 12th. Delicious food available for dine in and carry out! Wacoal Present's Fit for the Cure 03/08/2019 This spring, Wacoal invites you to join us in Fit for the Cure® to help us contribute to Susan G. Komen’s Bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026! When you receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen® and another $2 for every Wacoal or b.tempt’d item purchased that day to benefit breast cancer research and health programs. More to See and Do! Are you looking for additional events and activities in our region? Check out the VisitSI event calendar!
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