
March 2, 2018
Welcome New Members! Reed Heating & Air Conditioning Jerry McCann Join Date: 02/01/2018 The Armed Barbers Ray Minor Join Date: 02/01/2018 S.I. Maintenance Chad Bates Join Date: 02/15/2018 Logan Church of God Rick Fowler Join Date: 02/28/2018 Welcome Back Members! Marathon Petroleum Co., LP Michelle Austill smaustill@marathonpetroleum.com Member Since: 01/01/2000 Renewed On: 03/01/2018 Mr. D's Drive In Ken Clarida skip1@onecliq.net Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 02/27/2018 Member News Legence Bank & American Farm Mortgage 2018 Scholarships 02/28/2018 Legence Bank and American Farm Mortgage will be awarding 15 scholarships to the local schools. IRS News: Updated Withholding Calculator, Form W-4 Released 02/28/2018 Hello business professionals, Here is the new Withholding calculator followed by some FAQ’s. As they say this is hot off the presses as it just was released this afternoon. (2/28) IRS News for Business – March 2018 02/28/2018 Here is the latest IRS News for Business – March 2018. As always please share any or all of this information. I hope you find this helpful. Ready Nation March Newsletter 03/01/2018 Directories Now Available Rend Lake Visitor Guides and the FREDCO Business Directory are now available at the chamber office. IMPACT Phone Books Extra IMPACT phone directories are available at the chamber office. 2018 Job Search Party The annual RLC Job Search Party will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, and Withers Broadcasting is sponsoring the event this year. If your organization would like to participate as a vendor in the event, please complete and return the registration form. Day Camp @ Camp Manitowa ChamberNation Tutorials Are you interested in making the most of your ChamberNation membership portal? Contact the chamber office for an on-=site tutorial or check out the HelpDesk portal for step-by-step instructions. New Opportunities! Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities? Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board! Start a new chapter in your community! 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! 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	Ranger Reality Day Success! Thank you to the Benton High School, Mrs Blackman, and Mrs. Haggerman for partnering with us to provide this experience to your students. We served 7 classes and approximately 170 sophomores and seniors. We have received positive feedback and look forward to doing this event again in the fall. We could not have done this event without the volunteerism and generous support from the following chamber members: US Bank (Lauren & Susan), City of Benton (Olivia & Brook), American Family Insurance (Heston & Darell), Shelter Insurance (Melissa), WEEKS in Benton (Travis), Franklin County Farm Bureau (Gay), Peoples National Bank (Jessica & Dave), Edward Jones (Tim), Rend Lake College (Kelsey & her crew!), Benton KOA (Walter & Karen), Legence Bank (Olivia, jamie & Kathy), Bryce Levanti, Helia Healthcare of Benton, and Domino's!! Check out images from this year's event on the event website. Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast: March 3 360 Energy Management in Today's Market We have assembled a tremendous panel of guests who will provide details on how to help business, large or small, reduce overall electricity and natural gas expenses. The list of distinguished guests is growing. We are seeing finance people, facilities managers, business owners and operations managers registering for this event. There will be details and panelists that will cover all aspects of energy saving opportunities. Please plan to join us for the afternoon. Spend a few hours understanding your options on energy spend mitigation, then help us support the Rend Lake College Culinary Arts students as they show off their talents immediately following the forum. More information Sidewalk Prophets at the Benton Civic Center This spring, don't miss The Something Different Tour (in 3D) Featuring Sidewalk Prophets with special guest Bonray. On the heels of the band's first ever headlining tour, the Prodigal Tour, an event that visited over 75 cities and saw thousands of fans in attendance. Sidewalk Prophets have been working hard to put together a brand new one-of-a-kind tour experience. Tickets -$10 - $45 2018 'VOICE OF THE CHILD' SPRING EVENT Membership Renewals Now through the first quarter of 2018, we are doing a special program for new members and our current members. Refer a fellow business and they join the chamber, you both will be entered to win a free Signature Sponsorship for the Rend Lake Water Festival! $250 Value! The more you refer, the more chances you have to win. Increased membership will enable the chamber to expand our ChamberNation program and bring new resources to our organization. It's a new year. let's make it the best chamber yet! Member Events 1st Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 03/02/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Illinois Concealed Carry Course 03/03/2018- 03/04/2018 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 Benton Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast 03/03/2018 Kiwanis Hall 414 W. Hudelson St. Benton, IL 62812 Skywarn Storm Spotter Training 03/05/2018 West City Community Center 201 S Browning St West City, IL 62812 Village of West City Council Meeting 03/05/2018 West City Village Hall 1000 Blakely St. West City, IL 62812 360Â° Energy Management in Today's Competitive Market 03/06/2018 Rend Lake College - Theatre 468 North Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 03/07/2018 Helia Healthcare of Benton 1310 Mark Franklin Dr. Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 03/07/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 03/08/2018 Benton / West City Chamber of Commerce Office 211 North Main St. Benton, IL 62812 2018 Workers' Compensation Symposium 03/08/2018 Diamond Club at Rent One Park 1000 Miners Drive Marion, IL 62959 Legos at the Library 03/10/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 National Genealogy Day 03/10/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Sidewalk Prophets - Something Different Tour-in 3D 03/11/2018 Benton Civin Center 412 W Huddledon St. Benton, IL 62812 Benton City Council Meeting 03/12/2018 Benton City Hall 1403 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 03/14/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Chamber Quarterly Luncheon - 2018 1Q 03/14/2018 Benton Civic Center - Front lobby 414 W Hudelston Street BENTON, IL 62812 Lucky Bingo at Heritage Woods 03/15/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 03/16/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here! 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Chamber E-Newsletter - March 2, 2018