Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - July 3rd

This Week's Member Spotlight

2020 Chamber Community Guide & Map: Calling kicks off July 8th!

Member Press Releases

Caritas Family Solutions to celebrate Caritas Day 2019
06/27/2019
The 72nd anniversary of our founding as a nonprofit agency, Caritas Day is a celebration of the success experienced by thousands of individuals, children and families that we’ve served over the years, and a day of giving to support those who need our services today.

Summer Reading Signups Going on Now!

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

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July 4th - Office Closed


The Office will be closed July 4th for the holiday! 

July 4th Local Celebrations!


Thursday, July 4 - Knights of Columbus Hall


Friday, July 5th - Post Game Fireworks


Saturday, July 6th - Independence Day celebration at the Elk's Lake Property

Membership Luncheon: July 9th

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 9th at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classrooms 1-4.  Lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m.  Ameren Illinois will be covering the cost of your lunch!  Please pre-registered so we have an idea on numbers!  

This month's presentation topic is: Sharon Conlee with Ameren Illinois about Small Business Incentives and Energy Solutions.  She will cover their award winning energy efficiency programs, cash incentives, tips on reducing your energy costs, and Ameren's future infrastructure plans.

Photo Source: The Daily RepublicanThis month's lunch will be catered by Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Menu is Brisket, AuGratin Potatoes, Asparagus and Cheesecake . Drinks provided.

Smoothie King is the sponsor of the this month's Monthly Membership Luncheon.
 

Business After Hours at Diagnostic Imaging Center of Carterville


Join us for a special, low-key opportunity to tour The Diagnostic Imaging Center of Carterville and network with area businesspeople. This free event is an excellent chance to unwind as you finish the business day. Food and drink provided.
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Lunch & Learn on July 24th: The Mission Driven Leader

Join us for a powerful Lunch & Learn experience with special guest Tom Logan.  Tom has committed 50 years to serving people in need in the U.S. and in Africa.  His life’s journey has taken him from building homes in Cairo, Illinois, during the Civil Right Movement, to developing low income apartments throughout Southern Illinois, to establishing a well construction ministry that has provided clean water to millions of people in Africa. He is founder and CEO of the Marion Medical Mission and Shawnee Enterprises, Inc.  

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Live2Lead Southern Illinois

A phenomenal leadership development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. You’ll breathe new life into your leadership during this power-packed, full-day event.  Learn from world-class thought leaders through exclusive on-demand video presentations in the morning and take part in interactive breakout sessions in the afternoon. We guarantee you will leave refreshed and equipped to lead and create positive change in your community. ​

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Attendee Registration

For the upcoming Live2Lead Southern Illinois event, we are focusing on identifying speakers to engage with leaders and professionals in a meaningful way by sharing their expertise, stories, advice and nuggets of knowledge and wisdom on any number of topics that speak to the professional growth of attendees or the betterment of the community in which we live, work and play.

Chamber Event Meetings

Membership Luncheon - July 2019
07/09/2019
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street
Marion, Il 62959

Event Meeting: Live2Lead
07/11/2019
Marion Chamber Of Commerce
2305 West Main
Marion , Il 62959

Member Events

Fireworks Display
07/04/2019
Marion Knights of Columbus
1601 W. White St
Marion , IL 62959

July 5th Post Game Fireworks
07/05/2019
Rent One Park
1000 Miners Drive
Marion, Il 62959

Independence Day Celebration
07/06/2019
Marion Elks #800 Lake Property
11615 Lake Egypt Rd
Marion , IL 62959

X-Treme Kids Day Camp Session 2-Ages 7-10 ($230)
07/08/2019- 07/12/2019
Touch of Nature Environmental Center
1206 Touch of Nature Rd.
Makanda, IL 62958

Membership Luncheon - July 2019
07/09/2019
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street
Marion, Il 62959

Business After Hours: Diagnostic Imaging Center of Carterville
07/11/2019
The Diagnostic Imaging Center of Carterville
10419 Fleming Road
Carterville, IL 62918

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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