Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - August 21st

Welcome New August Members!

Little Tractor & Equipment Co.
Lindsey Teas
Website
lindsey@littletractor.com
Join Date: 08/12/2019

Dye Hard Hair Parlor
Cassie McKenzie
Website
dyehardhairparlor@outlook.com
Join Date: 08/12/2019

Fight Fitness 618
Shane Walker
gm_marketing@hotmail.com
Join Date: 08/12/2019

2020 Chamber Community Guide & Map: Reserve your ad by Aug 31st


2020 Marion Chamber Community Guide & May - Ad Rates

Thank you to our Current Ad Sponsors!

Aisin Group
Bank of Herrin
Blue Funeral Homes
Caritas Family Solutions
Century 21 House of Realty, Inc.
City of Marion
Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Co.
Clearwave Communications
Commercial Janitorial Services
First Southern Bank
Flanders
Futiva
Johnson-Hughes/Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Homes
Little Egypt Veterinary Clinic
Marion Cultural & Civic Center
Marion Park District
Pain Management Center
Pepsi MidAmerica
Priority Staffing Group, LTD
SIH Urgent Care Work Care
SIU Credit Union
The Pavilion
VisitSI

Member Press Releases

Centerstone to host Ryan Hampton at October Spotlight Series event
08/06/2019
Centerstone to host Ryan Hampton at October Spotlight Series event. The Spotlight Series events will be held on October 28 in Marion and October 29 in Alton

Priority Staffing Group Certified By Women's Business Enterprise Nat. Council
08/14/2019
Priority Staffing Group Certified By the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

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Ribbon Cutting: Little Tractor & Equipment Company on August 19th

2019 Legislative Summit - NEXT FRIDAY


The 5th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit will be held on Friday, August 23.  Attendees share lunch, information, and political awareness of issues facing Illinois. 

Confirmed Legislators
State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs
​Congressman Mike Bost
​State Senator Dale Fowler
State Representative Dave Severin
Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis
​Marion Mayor Michael Absher

EVENT INFORMATION

Community Block Party is September 6th!


Before Marion High School’s first home football game, the Marion Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick-off the 2019 season with a Pre-Game Block Party! Food, drink and festivities are provided.  This free-to-the-public event is hosted by Chamber Members and community partners. Visitors just need to bring their Wildcat Pride!

Thank you to the following Booth Sponsors!
Heartland Regional Medical Center - Presenting Sponsor

Marion Star - Media Sponsor
The Southern Illinoisan - Media Sponsor

Black Diamond Harley Davidson
Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis
Colonial Life
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Integrity Healthcare of Marion 
Priority Staffing Group Ltd
Smoothie King
State Representative Dave Severin

EVENT INFORMATION

35th annual Chamber Golf Scramble on September 26th

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. ​

Chamber Project Meetings

Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting
08/15/2019
South Porte Bank
701 North Court
Marion, Il 62959

Marion Chamber Membership Committee meeting
08/20/2019
17th Street Barbecue
2700 17th St.
Marion, IL 62959

New Member Quarterly Luncheon
08/20/2019
17th Street Barbecue
2700 17th St.
Marion, IL 62959

Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting
08/21/2019
Marion Chamber Of Commerce
2305 West Main Street
Marion , IL 62959

Event Meeting: Sister City
08/21/2019
Marion Chamber Of Commerce
2305 West Main Street
Marion , IL 62959

Event Meeting: Golf Scramble
08/22/2019
Kokopelli Clubhouse
1527 Champions Dr
Marion , IL 62959

Live2Lead Event Meeting
08/22/2019
Marion Chamber Of Commerce
2305 West Main Street
Marion , IL 62959

Member Events

SIU Medicine Ribbon Cutting
08/15/2019
SIU Family Medicine
300 W Oak Street
Carbondale, IL 62901

Bags Tournament
08/16/2019
Franklin County Country Club
11058 Country Club Rd
West Frankfort, IL 62896

Heartland Regional's Rockin' Docs 5k
08/17/2019
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung St
Marion , IL 62959

Whiskers & Wine Gala
08/17/2019
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd
Makanda, IL 62958

Ribbon Cutting for Little Tractor and Equipment Company
08/19/2019
Little Tractor and Equipment Company
1304 Cornell St.
Marion , IL 62959

Ask the Expert
08/20/2019
Marion Carnegie Library
206 S Market St
Marion , IL 62959

Hotel California A Salute to the Eagles
08/21/2019
Marion Culture Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plz
Marion , IL 62959

5th Annual Marion Chamber Legislative Summit
08/23/2019
Kokopelli Clubhouse
1527 Champions Dr
Marion, IL 62959

Corey Evitts at Pookie's
08/24/2019
Pookie's Beer, Burgers, Booce
109 N 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!
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