Ad space in the 2018 Rend Lake Tourism GuideInfo Letter and the FREDCO Business Directory/Info Letter is now available.  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.

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.
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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!

'...Of The Year' Nominations
Nominations are now available online!   
Need to fill out a paper copy?  Come by the Chamber Office!

This weekend, the Boy Scouts will be in our community picking up food donations.  If you did not receive a bag for donations, please contact Sharron Carr Galloway.  Facebook Event

Will your business have special hours during the holiday season?  Perhaps you know of a special event or program in our community?  Please reach out and let us know!  We are looking to fill the community calendar with great information and lots of fun.  If you are having trouble with the chamber calendar (or need a refresher course on how to use it), please let me know and we can get it straightened out.

​Show your support for the Shop Southern Illinois program on Facebook with a Profile Picture Frame!  Go to where you update your profile picture and Add Frame.  Search for Shop Southern Illinois and select the frame.  Super Easy!!  Share with your friends and family!

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 'Taste of 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.