
Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - June 7th
E-News Index Mark Peterson visits Marion Golf Fun Day - June 14th! Register Your Team Today! Summer Reading Signups Going on Now! Chamber Event Meetings Member Events More to See and Do! This week's Member Spotlight Happy 20th Anniversary to AES Solar Celebrate Flag Day! Market to the Membership! State/ National Chamber Updates This week's Member Spotlight Learn More! Member Press Releases Centerstone Community Champions 05/22/2019 FIRST MID BANK & TRUST RECEIVES SBA COMMUNITY LENDER OF THE YEAR AWARD 05/22/2019 Jobs up in Most Metro Areas 05/23/2019 Paddle for Patriots 05/24/2019 Peoples National Bank to Honor all Military Personnel and Customers on Flag Day. 06/06/2019 Happy 20th Anniversary to AES Solar Celebration Information Celebrate Flag Day! Event Information Market to the Membership! Did you know that the chamber online member directory had 40,320 searches in 2018? Take advantage of this by purchasing a banner on the new MarionIllinois.com. Information Sheet Member E-Blast Information - goes out to 600+ emails Now scheduling July Business After Hours Host Information Download the Chamber App Today! Learn More State/ National Chamber Updates Department of Labor to seek comments on how to improve the Family and Medical Leave Act Sharing Solutions Opioid Toolkit Check out the latest bills under discussion in Springfield! 2019 End of Session Report IL Chamber Rail Reports	Mark Peterson visits Marion Mark Peterson, President of Intersect Illinois, visited Southern Illinois this week and spent Tuesday in Marion. After meeting with the chamber board and marketing committee, Mark received a tour of Pepsi MidAmerica from John Rains and Jason Powell. A meet & greet luncheon took place at Mackie's with local business and government leaders. Black Diamond's Rodney Cabaness gave Mark a bird's eye view of our community. The day ended with a meeting of members of the Delta Regional Authority. Thank you to everyone who took time to meet with Mark and discuss what Marion has to offer. Additional thanks to Tracey Glenn and Joni Barwick for putting the day together. Established in 2016, Intersect Illinois is dedicated to driving business growth, creating jobs and providing unbeatable customer service, topped off with our famous Midwestern hospitality and work ethic. Their mission is to bring new jobs, investment and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois through dynamic partnerships and collaborations with companies, universities, non-for-profit organizations and the government to deliver a unified approach to economic development. Golf Fun Day - June 14th! Register Your Team Today! Team Spots Still Available! Thank you Current Sponsors: Loitering Sponsor: Clearwave Communications Lucky Umbrella Sponsor: US Bank Registration Table Sponsor: First Southern Bank ACTIVITY HOLE SPONSORS Banterra Bank Black Diamond Harley Davidson Golden Eagle Distributing Heartland Regional Medical Center HireLevel powered by Extra Help Legence Bank My Michelle Photography Priority Staffing Group Ltd Zeller Construction Hole Sponsors Affordable Gas & Energy Beam's Alarm Service, LLC Complete Technology Solutions Kemper CPA Group, LLP Rides Mass Transit State Senator Dale Fowler EVENT INFORMATION Summer Reading Signups Going on Now! Chamber Event Meetings Live2Lead Event Meeting 06/10/2019 Marion Chamber Of Commerce 2305 West Main Street Marion , IL 62959 Membership Luncheon - June 2019 06/11/2019 The Pavilion Event Center 1602 Sioux Dr. Marion , IL 62959 Community Block Party Committee 06/11/2019 The Pavilion Event Center 1602 Sioux Dr Marion, IL 62959 Marion Main Street Meeting 06/12/2019 Marion Elks 204 South Market Marion, IL 62959 Member Events 6th Annual Fish Fry 06/09/2019 Zion United Church of Christ 2305 West Main Street Marion , IL 62959 Youth in the Wild Day Camp-Ages 7-10 ($230) 06/10/2019- 06/14/2019 Touch of Nature Environmental Center 1206 Touch of Nature Rd. Makanda, IL 62958 Membership Luncheon - June 2019 06/11/2019 The Pavilion Event Center 1602 Sioux Dr. Marion , IL 62959 SIH Nursing Job Fair 06/11/2019 SIH Corp Office 1239 East Main St Carbondale, IL 62901 Marion Chamber Golf Fun Day - Registration 06/14/2019 Crab Orchard Golf Club 901 West Grand Avenue Carterville, IL 62918 Marion Chamber Golf Fun Day - Sponsorship 06/14/2019 Crab Orchard Golf Club 901 West Grand Avenue Carterville, Il 62918 Customer Appreciation Day: Salute to Veterans 06/14/2019 Peoples National Bank - 17th Street Location 2803 17th Street Marion , IL 62959 618 Brew Fest 06/15/2019 618 Tap House 2703 17th Street Marion, IL 62959 Book Launch Party for The Marion Landmarks Series Volume II 06/15/2019 Pookie's 109 North Madison 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 - June 7th