October 10 2018

August is a Great Time to Join the Chamber!


Chamber membership is available all year long!  For the month of August, new members can join for $83 for the rest of 2018!  Get listed on our online directory, receive business news, share your programs with like-minded business leaders, and support your local business community!

When you refer a business and they join the chamber by August 31st, you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to Seasonings!! 

Member News

IRS News for Business - August 2018
08/10/2018
IRS NEWS FOR BUSINESS August 2018

Advocate Opportunity with CASA


Becoming a CASA Advocate can be extremely rewarding with some of the most powerful and fulfilling experiences you can find!!!  If YOU have a passion for kids and helping families in our community we would LOVE to have you as a part of our team!! 

SIUE Hosts IRS So IL Symposium

Member News


Congratulations to The Armed Barbers on their 1 year anniversary!

Opioid Epidemic & Your Business


Enlarged Picture
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


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

Fall Festival


Saturday October 27  4:00 to 7:00
on the square.
Trick or Treat Hours  5:00 to 8:00

2018 Illinois Farm Bureau's Local & Regional Food Confrence

Free Saturday Shred Day

RLC Job Fair: September 5


PDF of Letter
This is a letter of warning in regards to Campus American Youth Group going around and selling ads in the DuQuoin area.

Networking Events


We are looking for venues/topics for our Networking Events for the rest of 2018.

Quarterly Luncheon: Aug & Nov
Business After Hours:  Sept & Dec

Please contact the chamber with thoughts & suggestions! 

Regional Chamber Luncheon on Sept 18th


Please RSVP though the the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.  Their number is (618) 549-2146 or you can register online here: 
http://www.carbondalechamber.com/events/details/monthly-membership-luncheon-09-18-2018-8983
Looking forward to seeing you there!!

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

Member Events

​Legos at the Library
08/11/2018
Benton Public Library
502 S Main St.
Benton, IL 62812

Benton City Council Meeting
08/13/2018
Benton City Hall
1403 South Main St.
Benton, IL 62812

Story Time at the Library
08/15/2018
Benton Public Library
502 S Main St.
Benton, IL 62812

Dine and Dash on us at Heritage Woods!
08/15/2018
Heritage Woods of Benton
1305 Bailey Lane
Benton, IL 62812

Book Club at the Library
08/16/2018
Benton Public Library
502 S Main St.
Benton, IL 62812

Teacher Appreciation "Thirsty Thursday" at Pheasant Hollow
08/16/2018
Pheasant Hollow Winery
14931 IL-37
Whittington, IL 62897

3rd Friday Music at Pheasant Hollow Winery
08/17/2018
Pheasant Hollow Winery
14931 IL-37
Whittington, IL 62897

Events in the Community

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!
Chamber E-Newsletter - October 10 2018