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2/2/2024 | more info... |
2/7/2024 | Southern Illinois netWORKers is a group to help support small businesses in networking. We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Turn and it starts at 11:45. more info... |
2/8/2024 | Our monthly EThOs Lunch & Learn continue next Thursday, February 8th, at the Foundation Room on The Square (next door to Granny Puckett's Cafe). The founder & CEO of Integrity Roofing, Terry Gwaltney, will speak about his new book Culture-neer: Building a Team that Beats the Odds. The program is free to the public. Lunch (optional) provided by Granny Puckett's is $15 for a meal, dessert, and drink. You may also bring your lunch to the Foundation Room. The program begins at noon and ends at 1:00 p.m. Networking before and after the program. Limited space is available therefore reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. EThOs Lunch & Learns meet on the second Thursday of each month and feature professional growth programs for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, managers, CEOs, teams, and all growing leaders. more info... |
2/12/2024 | Please join Rachael Academy of Education staff and volunteers for the opening of their brand new location in Marion. The ribbon cutting will be at 11 am with an open house from 11 am to 1 pm. If you are unable to attend, please welcome them by calling (618) 534-6834. After the ribbon cutting, mix and mingle, enjoy refreshments, take a tour of the multi-age program areas, meet Mary Anderson, the academy staff, and volunteers! Learn More About them: https://www.rachaelacademy.org/ Here at The Rachel Academy of Education, we empower, support and encourage students and their families while promoting advocacy and equal education. We acknowledge someone's strengths and weaknesses while enhancing the quality of life in others. We uplift, motivate, and cultivate success for our students. more info... |
2/13/2024 | labor and employment laws, as well as a recap of the multitude of significant 2023 changes. There is a lot to discuss! Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act Amendment to One Day Rest in Seven Act Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act NLRB Updates And much, much more Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI, 3.00 SHRM, 3.00 CLE per attendee request prior to event, and 3.00 HR & Management/Supervision Compliance Certificate Credits. HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that the Illinois Chamber meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®. more info... |
2/13/2024 | The Marion Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Monthly Membership Luncheon on February 13, 2024 at The Pavilion. Program starts at noon. (Food service begins as 11:30 AM.) Cost - $17 for Chamber Members, $22 for guests/non-members
Luncheon Menu - Provided by Cold Blooded
Chicken Carbonara or Tomato Spinach Chicken Penne. Served with a Smokehouse Salad w/ Assorted Dressings and Garlic Bread Sticks. Dessert is Angel Food Cake Slices W/ Choice of Sauces (Strawberry Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, or Chocolate Ganache). Served with Tea (Sweet & Unsweet), Cold Blooded Cold Brew, and Ice Water Event Agenda
The April 8th, a solar eclipse will cross Southern Illinois and bring tens of thousands of visitors to our area. What will this mean for your business? Join civic and tourism leaders to talk about the lessons learned from the 2017 event and how to make the most of the the upcoming event - an event that won't happen again in our area for 300+ years! Speakers include:
Join us for the launch of the 2024 SI Made Expo event that will take place in July at the Pavilion. Included will be a special presentation by State Senator Dale Fowler and the organizations that will benefit from this year's event! Member Promotion Do you have an upcoming event or program you would like to promote? Submit your event to the Chamber Calendar or send your flyer to programs@marionillinois.com! Luck of the Draw Raffle: $556 Thank you to Farmers State Bank for sponsoring this round of Luck of the Draw. ![]() WSIU Public Broadcasting exists to improve the quality of life of the people we serve. Through programs, services, and outreach, WSIU partners with other community organizations to promote positive change, and to support the academic and public service missions of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Housekeeping After October 1st, event tickets will need to be paid for when they are reserved. If you need to make other arrangements or need an invoice to request a check, please contact the office. Any open balances will need to be paid by the day of the event or guests will not be able to attend. RSVP deadline is the Friday before the luncheon at noon, afterward limited seating will be available. Check out the registration portal to see how many seats are available or join a waiting list. Attendees will receive a reminder prior to the event. These new policies were put in place at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations. more info... |
2/14/2024 | The Turn at Kokopelli Golf Club is turning on the romance this Valentine’s Day with a special Valentine’s Day menu. more info... |
2/15/2024 | The New Year brings new laws in Illinois. No better way to stay informed than joining the upcoming webinar - New Year, New Illinois Laws - Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act more info... |
2/15/2024 | Then on Thursday, February 15th, at 1:00 p.m., EThOs and The City of Marion are offering a free workshop on the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program presented by Steve Lindsey of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Find out why the SBA 504 Loan Program is one of the best financing solutions on the market for entrepreneurs looking to strengthen or grow their business. As many businesses struggle to find affordable growth financing in this higher-rate environment, SBA 504 Loans are offering business owners a pathway for securing quality, below-market, fixed-rate financing. Combined with its longer repayment terms of up to 25 years and lower down payment requirements, you owe it to yourself to find out more about this incredible opportunity. Space is limited. Registration is required at members.ethosmarion.org/events. more info... |
2/21/2024 |
Centerstone will co-host, along with Illinois First Judicial Circuit, Heritage Behavioral Health and Kane County System of Care, the no-cost “The Belonging Need: Part 2” webinar on February 21 from 9-11 a.m. CT featuring advocate, speaker and former NFL player Gaelin Elmore. CEUs will be available. “The Belonging Need: Part 2” is geared toward youth-serving professionals, however everyone is welcome to attend. To register or for more information, visit bit.ly/022124belonging. The purpose of this webinar is to develop intentional implementation of belonging, specifically:
Belonging is a vital component of human flourishing. However, youth who have experienced traumatic and adverse situations often lack a sense of belonging, which can hinder their relationships, development, and their future. Elmore believes that the only thing that was more powerful and long lasting than the trauma that he experienced was the belonging that he encountered. After a childhood filled with trauma, abuse, neglect, and homelessness, Gaelin believed that his issues would be solved if he became successful. From college football to signing an NFL contract, Gaelin was driven, even comforted, by this assumption. It wasn’t until Gaelin achieved what he thought was “success” (making it to the NFL), that he finally realized he had been wrong all along. And so, Gaelin retired as a rookie to begin his journey of self-love, self-discovery, and belonging. That journey has led Gaelin here today, and to stages all across the country, aiming to inspire, encourage, and equip others, to erase the belonging gap plaguing youth with adverse childhood experiences. Gaelin lives in Eden Prairie, MN, where he gets to experience the purest form of belonging, as a husband to his wife, Micaela, and a dad to their two daughters, Laniah and Tatum. CEUs are being applied for through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR – counseling / social work) and the Illinois Certification Board. “Centerstone’s Building Compassionate Communities (BCC) program is thrilled to partner with the Illinois First Judicial Circuit, Heritage Behavioral Health and Kane County System of Care to bring in Gaelin to work his time, talent and treasure with our region to tell his inspiring story,” said Dr. David Mills, Centerstone BCC grant coordinator. This webinar is a part of “The Belonging Need” training series, which includes:
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2/22/2024 | To better meet state mandates surrounding sexual harassment training and build stronger workplace environments, we are hosting quarterly training for 2024. Attendees will take part in a general hour-long training session and receive a certificate of completion for their employee file. Employees in the restaurant industry can take advantage of additional training and certification. Timeline
Sexual Training is Mandatory? Yes, it is. Formerly Senate Bill 75, Public Act 101-0221 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in August 2019. Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31, 2020, and on an annual basis thereafter. This requirement applies to all employers with employees working in this State. Employers must either develop their own sexual harassment prevention training program that equals or exceeds the minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention training outlined in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), or they may use the model training provided by the IDHR. In addition to providing the sexual harassment prevention training described above, restaurants and bars are required to provide supplemental sexual harassment prevention training that complies with Section 2-110 of the IHRA. Illinois restaurants and bars must either develop their own supplemental training or utilize the model training provided by the IDHR. The IDHR's supplemental training model for restaurants and bars is forthcoming. Learn More The February Training Sponsor: visitSI
Mission Statement: To lead the way in coordinating a unified promotional and development effort; which will increase the quantity and expenditures of visitors to Williamson County and Southern Illinois, maximizing Tourism’s contribution to the local economy. Additional Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsorship covers basic event costs for this project and sponsors can have employees attend any of the quarterly training sessions. To become a sponsor, please contact the Chamber office at 618-997-6311more info... |
2/22/2024 |
Air Supply is one of the cornerstones of Soft Rock music. Through heartfelt lyrics and passionate storytelling, Air Supply has tapped in to universal emotions we all share through their songs. Whether it's love's highs or love's lows, Air Supply has an extraordinary way of describing it through song. Air Supply, was formed in Australia and soon after relocated to the United States. Air Supply's first top five Billboard Got 100 song was a remixed version of "Lost in Love," released in 1980. From 1980-1983, Air Supply had eight top-five hits on the Us Billboard Hot 100 including "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Here I Am," "Sweet Dreams," and others. Air Supply was inducted to the Australian Recording Industry Hall of Fame in 2013. Tickets are $60, $70, $75 and $85 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee. This fee is waived when tickets are purchased at Café at 22 & Vine inside Walker's Bluff Casino Resort®. All ages are welcome. Doors will open one hour prior to showtime. more info... |
2/27/2024 | It's Not All Okay for Business - What You May Have Missed Lately in Illinois Workers' Compensation more info... |