
March 16, 2018
Welcome New Members! A-1 Termite & Pest Control, Inc Brandi Braden Website Join Date: 03/14/2018 Welcome Back Members! Wisper Internet Melinda Heuring Website Member Since: 01/01/2017 Renewed On: 03/16/2018 Franklin Hospital Jim Johnson Website Member Since: 01/01/1978 Renewed On: 03/09/2018 The Buzz Lee Medders Website Member Since: 02/07/2017 Renewed On: 03/16/2018 Valvoline Express Care Sarah Wiggs Website Member Since: 03/02/2017 Renewed On: 03/09/2018 Member News Ready Nation March Newsletter 03/01/2018 Despite Major Progress, Identity Theft Still on IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams List 03/07/2018 Phishing Schemes Make IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams for 2018; Individuals, Businesses, Tax Pros Urged to Remain Vigilant 03/07/2018 Tax Time Guide: Try Money-Saving IRS Free File 03/07/2018 US Chamber of Commerce: Tax Map & Survey, Sm Biz Q1 Results & Clips 03/07/2018 2018 Governor's Export Awards Applications Now Open 03/07/2018 Bost Announces $7.6 Million Federal Grant to Widen I-57 03/07/2018 Rend Lake Dental Scholarship 03/09/2018 The Armed Barbers is Expanding 03/12/2018 Tax Reform Survey Will the 2018 tax reforms help your business? The US Chamber of Commerce would like to know! Please take the survey below. SURVEY LINK 2018 Illinois Sustainability Award Application APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2018 ILLINOIS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD! Gain recognition for your commitment to the environment and the sustainability achievements of your organization. The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois, annually presents the Illinois Sustainability Award to organizations in Illinois that have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to environmental excellence. APPLICATION 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	Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon - RSVP Due March 22 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Franklin County Young Leaders Pork Loin Sale Chamber Quarterly Direct Mailer Take part in our 2018 spring direct mailer. This offer is only available to chamber members. Ads are available starting at $125 and will reach 5600 households in the Benton/West City Area. This will be mailed out in late April after the election season, and feature the Rend Lake Water Festival. Direct Mailer Reservation Form Southern Illinois Made Expo this July! Are you a business who would like to spotlight your locally made items? Register now! Chamber members enjoy a booth discount - prices start at $50!! Call 618-438-2121 for more details or register online! The Armed Barbers is Expanding! The Armed Barbers, Ray Minor and David Sweet are excited to be breaking ground on a new addition to the barbershop with hopes to add another chair and additional traditional new barber services. Tentative completion date of new addition to be Summer 2018. 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 3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 03/16/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Mostaccioli Take & Bake Fundraiser 03/16/2018 Helia Food Prep Location (Formally Martin's Cateri 412 East Main Street Benton, IL 62812 Benton Community Pancake Breakfast for St. Patrick's Day 03/17/2018 Fifth Seasons Assisted Living 401 N. DuQuoin Benton, IL 62812 St. Pati 'O Shaves at The Hop 03/17/2018 The Hop Brewery 203 W Market St. Christopher, IL 62822 St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Fish Co.! 03/17/2018 Jack Russell Fish Company 106 East Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Cycle & Suds - A Spin & Fun Experience 03/18/2018 St. Nicholas Brewing Company 12 S Oak St DuQuoin, IL 62832 Story Time at the Library 03/21/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Showcase 03/22/2018- 03/23/2018 RLC Student Center, Ina Campus 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 2018 "VOICE OF THE CHILD" SPRING EVENT 03/23/2018 Benton CIvic Center We're off to Kill the Wizard 03/24/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Benton City Council Meeting 03/26/2018 Benton City Hall 1403 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 03/28/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Workshop: Human Resources 03/29/2018 RLC Marketplace, Room 354 321 Potomac Blvd Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Showcase 03/29/2018- 03/30/2018 RLC Student Center, Ina Campus 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 2nd Annual Easter Eggs 03/30/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Easter Egg Hunt 03/30/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Share Your News! Do you have a special announcement or product you would like to showcase? Let us know so we can share it with everyone! Email the chamber office information and a picture! 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Chamber E-Newsletter - March 16, 2018