
October 20, 2017
October New Members! William Bryce Levanti, Attorney at Law Bryce Levanti Website Join Date: 10/18/2017 Pink Out Nacho Time! During the month of October, LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant will be donating a portion of proceeds from pink nachos and pink meals to Coach Kill's Foundation. Learn More Shop Southern Illinois ReadyNation Illinois Illinois Business Executives: Child Care Essential to Workforce Quality 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! Guides to Our Area The FREDCO Business Guide and Rend Lake Tourism Guide will be prepping their 2018 publications in the next couple months. Stay tuned for ad information! 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	Benton Fall Festival The Benton Fall Fest will be on October 28th on the Benton Public Square. Activities include Trunk or Treat, hayrides, costume contests for both kids and pets, crafts, vendors, food and more! To join in the fun, please log onto the city's event page for forms and additional information. Reality Day: Moved to February The Benton / West City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Benton High School to bring a ‘Reality Day’ to our local students in February 2018! What is a Reality Day? It is a fun, interactive “financial literacy” simulation for all high school sophomores to learn the “realities” of life after high school or college. To learn more about this event, volunteer, or represent your business/industry, please call the chamber office at 618-438-2121. Daily Deal Discounts On the 'Live & Play' page on the chamber website, we will be featuring activities and food events that visitors to our area might be interested in. We will feature 'Daily Deal Discounts' sponsored by our chamber members. These discounts are available online or through a weekly e-mail. To learn more about this program, please contact the chamber office at 618-438-2121. Member Events 3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 10/20/2017 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/20/2017 Extreme Exigency & Home of the Armed Barbers 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/21/2017 Extreme Exigency & Home of the Armed Barbers 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/22/2017 Extreme Exigency & Home of the Armed Barbers 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Local Author Presentation 10/22/2017 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Nonprofit Organization Management Training: Fundraising 10/23/2017 Story Time at the Library 10/25/2017 Benton Public Library 502 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Benton Farmers Market 10/26/2017 Kiwanis Hall 414 W. Hudelson St. Benton, IL 62812 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/27/2017 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/28/2017 Benton Fall Festival 10/28/2017 Benton Public Square Benton Trick or Treating 10/28/2017 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/29/2017 Living History and the Library 10/30/2017 Benton Public Library 502 S. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/30/2017 Trick-or-Treat at Heritage Woods 10/31/2017 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Halloween Fun Murder Mystery 10/31/2017 Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 11/01/2017 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 11/01/2017 Benton Public Library 502 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Free Estate Planning Seminar 11/01/2017 Christopher Civic Center 208 North Thomas Street Christopher, IL 62822 1st Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 11/03/2017 Denim & Diamonds Dinner 11/03/2017 The Pavilion 1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62959 Veterans Jobs Event 11/03/2017 Benton Public Library 502 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here!
Chamber E-Newsletter - October 20, 2017