At the July 12th Board Meeting, we awarded funds to the Benton Rangler Girls and Benton Rotary for their help in parking at the 2018 Rend Lake Fireworks.
At this week's Rotary Meeting, checks were officially presented for the Fireworks Parking Monday and the Chamber/Rotary Golf Scramble.
Safely Dispose of Rx Drugs
The Franklin Co. Sheriff Dept have set up a drop off location at their office for unused/expired prescription drugs. Drugs can also be disposed of at the Benton Police Department. Keep drugs out of the hands of users and our environment!
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
Day Camp @ Camp Manitowa
New Opportunities!
Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities? Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board! Start a new chapter in your community!
Good afternoon, The United States is sinking deeper into a costly trade war. You have seen the stories, and your company may already be feeling the effects.
The U.S. Chamber has been fighting against these counterproductive policies from the beginning, and our most powerful and persuasive tool has proven to be your voice. The administration pays close attention to the impact the tariffs are having on businesses like yours.
The tariffs imposed by the U.S. on our trading partners have prompted approximately $75 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on American products. Now the administration is preparing or considering hundreds of billions of dollars in additional tariffs - including on autos and auto parts - all of which will invite more retaliation against American businesses. Regarding the situation with China, we agree with the administration that we must take action to address their unfair trade practices, but we should use other effective means, not tariffs.
To put an end to this, we are lobbying and educating the administration and Congress, organizing the broader business community, and driving the public debate. We don’t intend to let tariffs wipe out the economic gains made possible by tax reform and regulatory relief.
If someone states they are selling advertisements for an upcoming event or program, please contact the planning organization to confirm the partnership. We have had reports of an individual who sold advertisements in the name of the Rend Lake Fireworks. We found out about this on Wednesday, and none of the funds went to the event. They were not affiliated with the event and weaseled their way onto the event grounds. This is something we are going to be more proactive about in the future. But we need your help.
Please protect your community. If you have been scammed, see a scam, or suspect a scam, please notify the chamber so we can alert the membership. You don't have to do this alone.
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
Check out other community activities and submit events here!
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!
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, 
Benton High School Marching Rangers NYC Car Wash Fundraiser
Beat the Heat Bingo