Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - March 7

Southern Illinois Readers Choice Award Winners


We would like to recognize all of the Marion Chamber Members who were selected as part of  The Southern Illinoisan Reader’s Choice Awards!

Check out the Chamber Winners

Welcome Back Members!

On Call Courier
Mike Lange
Website
info@oncallcourier.net
Member Since: 08/17/2015
Renewed On: 03/06/2019

Marion Chamber Corner


OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!
1600 sq ft non-retail, professional office space in recently restored and remodeled historic building located near The Square in downtown Marion, IL. Contact Hurst-Rosche, Inc. at 618.998.0075 for more information. (Flyer)
 
Do you have job postings, volunteer/internship opportunities or business resources to share with our members?  Check out our Marion Chamber Corner!

Market to the Membership!

Did you know that the chamber online member directory had 40,320 searches in 2018?


 
Member E-Blast Information - goes out to 600+ emails  Now scheduling April

Business After Hours Host Information


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Illinois Chamber Updates

Daylight Savings time is March 10th!

Daylight Savings time is this Sunday.  Keep your workplace and home safe with these tips!

1. Change the batteries in your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.

2. Take stock of your medicine cabinet and pantry.
Now is a great time to declutter your stash of food and medical supplies. Learn more here.

3. Replace or clean filters.
Inspect the filters in your heating and air-conditioning units to make your systems are still running well, but also check the water filter in your fridge and HEPA units.

4. Check your emergency kit.
If you've depleted your supply of flashlight batteries, bandage, and other just-in-case items over the past six months, use this time to restock.

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. Each year, the communities schedule alternating visits to learn about business, education, and cultural differences.   

Join the Marion Chamber, the City of Marion, VisitSI, Aisin, the Pavilion, Senator Fowler, and Representative Severin in supporting this year's event.

Learn how to get Involved!

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.
 

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!

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. 

Chamber Meetings

Member Event Calendar

Wild Kickoff Celebration featuring Jennie Finch
02/28/2019
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion , Il 62959

Conducting A Job Search
02/28/2019
American Job Center
3000 West DeYoung St Suite 800-B
Marion , IL 62959

How To Succeed In Your New Job
02/28/2019
John A. Logan Extension Center
19 W Frankfort Plaza
West Frankfort, IL

Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy Quarter Auction Fundraiser
03/01/2019
Pavilion
1602 Sioux Drive
Marion, Il 62959

Read Across America
03/02/2019
Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store
1105 N Carbon Street
Marion, IL 62959

Angel Rhodes at Walker's Bluff
03/03/2019
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont Rd
Carterville, IL 62918

SIH Talent Acquisition Workshop
03/04/2019
Memorial Hospital
405 W Jackson St Conference Room #1F
Carbondale, IL 62901

Bingo
03/04/2019
Marion Nights of Columbus
1601 West White St
Marion , IL 62959

Weekly Job fair with the Southern Illinois Miners
03/06/2019
Rent One Park - Diamond Club
1000 Miners Drive
Marion, IL 62959

SIU Day of Giving: Give the Gift of Experience
03/06/2019- 03/07/2019

Test Kitchen at the Tasting Room
03/06/2019
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont Rd
Carterville, IL 62918

Film Screening & Panel Discussion
03/07/2019
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street Classroom 1 Downstairs
Marion , Il 62959

Sister City: Kumihimo Beading Workshop
03/07/2019
Marion Chamber of Commerce
2305 West Main St.
Marion, IL 62959

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 - March 7