Free IRS Webinar, “Avoiding the Top Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Make”
Date:  November 15, 2017
Time:  4:00 PM CST
To register for this event, please send an email to:
eden.r.holsman@irs.gov  

We are considering an upgrade from our current Chamber Nation plan to an expanded 'Chamber Lobby' program.  We would like to get your feedback on these features and if you would find them useful.  This is an additional monthly cost to us, so your feedback is invaluable.  If approved by the board at the December Board meeting, it would be implemented in 2018.

Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities?  Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board!  Start a new chapter in your community!

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!

We would like to thank our community's veterans who have served our country and protected our nation's freedoms.  The chamber will be closed Friday, Nov 10th in observance of the holiday.

Save the Date cards coming to a mailbox near you!

Starting tomorrow, Britney with the Benton News will be visiting businesses about being part of the 2018 Rend Lake Tourism GuideInfo Letter and the FREDCO Business Directory/Info Letter.  For questions, please reach out to Britney through email or phone (618-924-1972).  To update listings or information, please contact the chamber office or FREDCO.

Fifteen area Chambers of Commerce along with a Main Street program and several regional businesses have teamed up this holiday season in an effort to encourage Southern Illinoisans to do a majority of their holiday shopping in the region, rather than traveling out of the area or shopping online.
 
The effort, called “Shop Southern Illinois,” features a strong social media presence where residents can learn some of the reasons it is important for Southern Illinoisans to shop locally and where they may pledge to do most of their own holiday shopping in the region by using the hashtag #IBuySI. By making a post or tweet with the #IBuySI hashtag, participants are entered in weekly drawings to win prizes starting October 20.  The Franklin County Chambers' prize will be awarded December 15.

The Franklin County Chambers prize currently includes:
Pizza Gift Certificates from Casey's
Gift Certificate from The Coffeehouse
Want to be part of the fun?  Help fill the sleigh! 

Thank you to the West Frankfort Chamber for providing the adorable sleigh!

Thank you Mr. D's on taking part in the Daily Deal program!!  

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.