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