Calendar of Events - Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce
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Ribbon Cutting @ The Mercantile Antiques and Vintage Goods
10/29/2024
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Ribbon Cutting @ Edwards Jones Investments - Lauren McGill
11/4/2024
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Ribbon Cutting @ Renew Functional Medicine & Anti-Aging
11/4/2024
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Small Business Roundtable: The Lessons We've Learned
11/6/2024
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Non-Profit Industry Roundtable: Transforming Your Volunteer Force
11/8/2024
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
11/21/2024
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Small Business Roundtable: The Values That Drive You
12/4/2024
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Non-Profit Industry Roundtable: Building Community Collaborations
12/6/2024
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
12/19/2024
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
1/16/2025
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Business After 4 w/ First Community Credit Union
2/20/2025
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Ribbon Cutting @ Main Street Community Center
3/17/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
4/17/2025
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Business After 4 @ Dieterich Bank
5/15/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
6/19/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
7/17/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
8/21/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
9/18/2025
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Business After 4 @ 1st MidAmerica Credit Union
10/16/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
11/20/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
12/18/2025
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
1/15/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
2/19/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
4/16/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
5/21/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
6/18/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
7/16/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
8/20/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
9/17/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
10/15/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
11/19/2026
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Business After 4 @ (DATE AVAILABLE)
12/17/2026
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Events in the month of October 2024
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10/1/2024


Welcoming this family-owned company to the Edwardsville business community! 

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10/2/2024
NO CHARGE FOR ED/GLEN CHAMBER MEMBERS
GUESTS WELCOME AT $19 PER PERSON PER SESSION


SESSION 1: 11AM-12PM October 2
The Struggle is Real

Engage in open dialogue about the real challenges of being a small business owner. Learn techniques for successfully managing the stress.

SESSION 2: 11AM-12PM November 6
The Lessons We've Learned

Panel discussion with local business owners whose companies have reached 10-, 20-, 30- & 40-year milestones. Learn how to overcome shared challenges.

SESSION 3: 11AM-12PM December 4
The Values That Drive You

Learn to identify what matters most to you and how to leverage those values in your decision-making processes.

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10/4/2024
 -10/6/2024

Three days of discovery and family fun in and around Edwardsville, Illinois from the Madison County Historical Society. Concerts, reenactors, vintage baseball, a quilt show, book festival, cemetery tours, a Chautauqua, and more. Many events are free. For a full schedule of events and times, go to http://madcohistory.org.

10/4/2024
NO CHARGE FOR ED/GLEN CHAMBER MEMBERS
GUESTS WELCOME AT $19 PER PERSON PER SESSION
ATTENDANCE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
IF YOU ARE A FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PLEASE REGISTER
FOR ONE OF OUR SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS.


SESSION 1: 12-1PM September 6
The Values That Drive You

Presented by Katie Haas, Ed/Glen Chamber

SESSION 2: 12-1PM October 4
Using AI to Save 1 Hour Each Day

Presented by Ashley Pyle, GadellNet

SESSION 3: 12-1PM November 8
Transforming Your Volunteer Force

Presented by Katie Haas, Ed/Glen Chamber

SESSION 4: 12-1PM December 6
Building Community Collaborations

Presented by TBD

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10/4/2024
 -10/6/2024

You and your family are invited to Celebration Cougar Nation: SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 4-6.  It will be an unforgettable weekend filled with memorable events and activities for community members, alumni and students. Below are a few highlights we have lined up for you.


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10/5/2024
Join us outside the Edwardsville Library in City Park for a day of book-ish fun, including regional authors, new and used book sales, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food & drink. All ages are welcome!

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10/5/2024
Bring the kids and the pets. No Tricks, Just Treats. Trick or Treating Map, Crafts & Games, Balloon Artist, Face Painter, Music,
Costumes Encouraged, Facility Tours. Eat, Drink & Be Scary, Hot dogs & chips, Popcorn, Vampire Donuts. Thanks to Sponsors Pet adoptions for event day will be reduced to $25.00. 100% of event proceeds to Partners for Pets 

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10/8/2024
There are two key components to developing an all-star team— hiring the right people and doing the right things with them.

During this program, you will learn:

• If you have the best tools to attract the right people
• How to develop people into top producers
• Strategies to effectively onboard, train, and coach team members
• Ways to create more team synergy Leaders at all levels of management will come away with actionable tips for understanding how to create a winning, united team.

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10/8/2024

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10/15/2024

Managing people is tough, and keeping up with ever-changing HR regulations makes it harder. Non-compliance in payroll, employee classification, or labor laws can cost your business.

Join us on Tuesday, October 15th at 11:00 am CST for an insightful Q&A session with HireLevel experts, Beth Reichert and Amanda Majewski.

What you’ll takeaway:
- Practical steps to adjusting employees pay, PTO requests and benefits offerings
- Tips to streamline your year-end payroll processes
- Action items to ensure you are delivering a good employee experience

Can’t make it at the scheduled time? No worries—register, and we’ll send you the recording!

Bonus: Be one of the first 50 to register and attend for a chance to win a $100 gift card of your choice! Plus, enjoy a free SHRM credit just for participating.


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10/15/2024

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10/16/2024


Grand opening celebration of the new location in Glen Carbon!

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10/17/2024
The October 2024 Business After 4 (BA4) is hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois @ Camp Torqua.



Attendance at all BA4 events is included in your Ed/Glen Chamber membership investment. On the third Thursday of each month, we invite you to mingle and build rewarding relationships with fellow business leaders.

Bring plenty of business cards, and be ready to expand your business network! Enjoy Hayrides, a S'mores bar and a message from your host. Come enjoy the beauty of Camp Torqua!

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10/18/2024
Heartland Bank has teamed up with the Metro East Humane Society to host an adoption event at their branch in Edwardsville.

The bank will also be collecting much needed supplies for MEHS during the month of October. They are accepting the following:
  • Paper Towels
  • Heavy-duty dog chew toys
  • Cat toys
  • Dog and cat treats
  • Cat beds
  • Dog rope slip leads
  • Fleece blankets
  • Pooper scoopers
  • Newspaper
  • Shredded paper
  • 30-gallon trash bags
  • 55-gallon trash bags
  • Mop heads
  • Martingale dog collars
  • Cleaning supplies - bleach, liquid laundry detergent
  • Office supplies - printer paper, pens, manila folders, Post-It notes

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10/18/2024


Celebrating the new location of the Edwardsville Arts Center. Open House immediately following the ribbon cutting.

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10/22/2024

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10/24/2024
COMMUNITY EVENT

FREE | FUN | FITNESS | COMMUNITY

30 Minute Workout at I-Koach
30 Minute Yoga sesh at Go Yoga Express
Happy Hour at The Clubhouse

Join us Thursday, Oct 24 at 5:45pm

I-Koach, Go Yoga Express and The Clubhouse.

This event is FREE!

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10/29/2024


Celebrate the grand opening of this shop with owner DeAnna Porter!

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