
April 13, 2018
Welcome New Members! Wild Trillium Sharon Kay Corn Join Date: 04/03/2018 Welcome Back Members! West City Hospitality Sunny Kapoor Member Since: 01/01/2015 Renewed On: 04/03/2018 April is Prevent Child Abuse Month Think about the children in your life. Whether you’re thinking of your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend’s child, you want them to always feel safe and secure. Help kids feel safe by teaching them that the choices they make about their bodies deserve to be respected. Healthy Communications with Kids Flyer Opioid Epidemic & Your Business The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids (including prescription and illicit opioids) killed more than 33,000 Americans in 2015—which is nearly quadruple the number from 2000. Learn how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to protect individuals and families—including your employees and your business—from this dangerous problem. FOUR CRITICAL CHALLENGES FACING EMPLOYERS Remembering Richard Hart We would like to remember Richard Hart, former President of the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce and Rend Lake Water Festival Committee member, who passed away March 12th. Full Obituary Member Updates Congratulations to Fifth Season Assisted Living for their new business signage! RESTAURANT & ACTIVITY PROMOTION Attention Restaurant Members!! Do you have the same specials every week? We can promote them on our 'Visiting the Area' page on the chamber site. Since tourism season is right around the corner, we are working with the Rend Lake Corps of Engineers and Rend Lake Adventures Newsletter to encourage lake visitors to use the chamber website as a resource. Last week, an email was set out about member-to-member discounts and daily deals, we encourage you to take advantage of this promotional opportunity. We are also looking to do a few 'one tank trips' to promote activities and locations featuring our chamber members. If you would like to be part of this, please let the office know. 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. 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! 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	2018 Rend Lake Water Festival: May 2 - 5 The Rend Lake Water Festival will be here in a few weeks. Don't miss out on the fun activities we have planned for this year's event! Register for the Business Scavenger Hunt, be part of the parade, or set up a booth in Capitol Park on Saturday! Event Information Franklin County Community: Opioid Townhall Meeting Childcare Assistance Resources Too many low- to moderate-income, working parents are going without the child care help for which they qualify. Many might not know of its availability. Others might be aware of it, but wary after two years of turmoil related to the state’s budget impasse and sharp cuts in eligibility – cuts that ReadyNation and a bipartisan group of legislators and allies helped to reverse last August. So, to help increase working parents’ awareness of the child care program, we’ve developed a one-page flyer you can find at this link. It briefly describes the services available, and notes where parents can call or check online to see if they are eligible to participate. If you are an employer or manager, please consider: Posting this flyer in break rooms Including it with “onboarding” materials for new hires Sharing it with human resources execs Publicizing it in employee newsletters Chamber / Rotary Golf Scramble:June 15 The 2018 Chamber / Rotary Golf Scramble is a great day out on the links with friends to kick off the Father's Day weekend. Be part of the event through sponsorship, goodies in the registration bags, or play in the scramble!! Learn more here! Golf Scramble Event Information 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! Kabota Day: Helping Benton FFA & Honor Flight! Join us tomorrow for the Kubota Field Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to demo new Kubota models, a chance to win great door prizes, enjoy pork chop sandwiches provided by Benton FFA and a hayride for the kids! Plus all registered attendees will receive a coupon from Kubota worth up to $500* (depending on model) Plus exclusive deals only available at F.B. McAfoos. F.B. McAfoos will also be donating $50 for every zero turn mower sold and $100 for every tractor sold (tied to the use of the coupon) to the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois Member Events Live Well Be Well: 6 Week Chronic Disease Workshop* 04/13/2018 Franklin Hospital 201 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 SIH Free Coaches Clinic 04/13/2018 Diamond Club at Rent One Park 1000 Miners Drive Marion, IL 62959 Legos at the Library 04/14/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Kubota Field Day 04/14/2018 F.B. McAfoos & Company 13998 IL-34 Benton, IL 62812 Free Movie Night: Dr. Seuss The Lorax 04/14/2018 Benton Civic Center 414 W Hudelson St Benton, IL 62812 Knit and Crochet @ the Library 04/17/2018 Benton Public Library 502 South Main Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 04/18/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Showcase 04/19/2018- 04/20/2018 RLC Student Center, Ina Campus 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 Franklin County Opioid Townhall 04/19/2018 Rend Lake Visitors Center 11981 Rend City Rd Benton, IL 62812 Fashion Show 04/19/2018 Fifth Seasons Assisted Living 401 N. DuQuoin Benton, IL 62812 3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery 04/20/2018 Pheasant Hollow Winery 14931 IL-37 Whittington, IL 62897 Live Well Be Well: 6 Week Chronic Disease Workshop 04/20/2018 Franklin Hospital 201 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Nicole Cole Book Signing 04/21/2018 Benton Public Library 502 South Main Benton, IL 62812 Benton City Council Meeting 04/23/2018 Benton City Hall 1403 South Main St. Benton, IL 62812 It's a Colorful Life: Kick Off & Balloon Launch 04/23/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Knit and Crochet @ the Library 04/24/2018 Benton Public Library 502 South Main Benton, IL 62812 It's a Colorful Life: Floral Arrangement 04/24/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Story Time at the Library 04/25/2018 Benton Public Library 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812 Chamber Business After Hours: Heritage Woods 04/25/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Blood Drive at the Library 04/25/2018 Benton Public Library 502 South Main Benton, IL 62812 It's a Colorful Life: Chair Yoga and Open House 04/25/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Showcase 04/26/2018- 04/27/2018 RLC Student Center, Ina Campus 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 Stun Gun Personal Protection Class 04/26/2018 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park 9911 River Bend Road Benton, IL 62812 It's a Colorful Life: Live Music 04/26/2018 Live Well Be Well: 6 Week Chronic Disease Workshop 04/27/2018 Franklin Hospital 201 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Health Trivia 04/27/2018 Heritage Woods of Benton 1305 Bailey Lane Benton , IL 62898 It's a Colorful Life: Tree & Flower Planting 04/27/2018 Events in the Community Check out other community activities and submit events here!
Chamber E-Newsletter - April 13, 2018