
July 20, 2017
Welcome New Members! EZ Buildings of Benton Join Date: 06/27/2017 Weeks In Benton Join Date: 07/1/2017 Southern Illinois University Join Date: 07/19/2017 Community Partnership Recognition At the July Chamber Board Meeting, the Benton Rotary Club, the Benton Rangler Girls, and the Benton Speech team were recognized for their volunteerism at this year's Rend Lake Fireworks. Donated funds will be used to enrich their programs and community outreach. Thank you for your efforts!! New Opportunities! Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities? Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board! Start a new chapter in your community! Promote Your Business! The Chamber will be doing more promotional tables at our events and 'Welcome to our Area Packets'. Please drop off information about your business that we can use! Rend Lake Adventure Newsletter We are happy to work with FreeStyleGraphics in Sesser on their 'Rend Lake Adventures Newsletter'. This is distributed by the Army Corps of Engineers to Rend Lake Visitors. The chamber's ad in the newsletter spotlights upcoming chamber events and our website for visitors to use as a guide to our communnity. Your Guides to Our Area The FREDCO Business Guide and Rend Lake Tourism Guide are here! Pick up yours today and check out the Chamber page profiling our major events and our new website! Generation Books Generations of Memories Books are available for purchase at the Chamber Office, Flowers by Dave, Heartland Office Supply, and the Buzz. Pick up yours today! Share The E-News Would you like members of your staff to receive the Chamber E-News? Follow this link, fill in your information, and list your contact list in the comments section. Thank you! Contact Us! Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce 211 N. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 P.O. Box 574 Benton, IL 62812 618-438-2121 info@bentonwestcitychamber.com www.BentonWestCityChamber.com	Quarterly Luncheon Don't be in the dark during the upcoming solar eclipse crossing Southern Illinois on August 21st, 2017. Join us for lunch and learn about how your business/organization can prepare for this unique event in our area. Rick Linton with Rend Lake Tourism will be on hand to share regional eclipse information and how it could impact our area. July 26 at Noon at Helia Healthcare of Benton Event and Registration Information Rend Lake Car Show Join us for the 27th Rend Lake Car Show on September 9, 2017. Over 250 vintage and classic vehicles will be on hand for visitors to enjoy. Meet their owners, learn some tricks, and catch the car bug for yourself! This event is fun for all ages with shops to browse and delicious restaurants featuring local favorites! Registration Available Online We are looking for volunteers! If you are interested in taking part in this year's event, please let us know. Check out the Facebook Event Page! Protect Your Business and Your Identity Our Chamber Members will be offering 3 Opportunities for you to learn and safely dispose of documents and technology. Be Green, Be Smart, Be Aware. July 22 & 23 from 9am - 3pm City of Benton Computer/Electronics Event July 27 from 5 - 6pm Identity Theft Prevention Seminar at Franklin Hospital September 9 from 9am - 11am Free Shred Day at First Financial Bank Live2Lead: Southern Illinois Live2Lead will be presented in Southern Illinois on October 6, 2017 at John A. Logan College in the theater. The worldwide leadership simulcast event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Heartland Regional Medical Center. Doors open at 7 am for registration. Live2Lead begins at 8 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. The Marion Chamber has extended their discounted member rate to our members. Learn more and register! Member Events EZ Buildings Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening 07/22/2017 900 N. McLeansboro St. City of Benton Computer / Electronic Recycling Event 07/22/2017- 07/23/2017 Benton High School Student Parking Lot 511 E Main St Benton, IL 62812 Chamber Quarterly Luncheon 07/26/2017 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Identity Theft Seminar 07/27/2017 Franklin Hospital 201 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 08/02/2017 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 1st Annual Father Daughter Dance 08/05/2017 Benton Civic Center 414 W Hudelston Street Benton, IL 62812 Solar Eclipse Events Chamber Quarterly Luncheon 07/26/2017 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 SI Concert Band 08/19/2017 Benton Civic Center 414 W Hudelson St, Benton, IL 62812 Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium 08/21/2017 Saluki Stadium 1415 Arena Dr Carbondale, IL 62901 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here!
Chamber E-Newsletter - July 20, 2017