Calendar of Events - Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce
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Events in the month of August 2024
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8/3/2024
 -8/10/2024

Bring the whole family to the Williamson County IL Fair from August 3rd to 10th! Enjoy thrilling rides, mouth-watering food, and exciting entertainment. It's the perfect way to create unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on the fun—come visit us and experience all the fair has to offer!

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8/7/2024

Greetings from your fellow Marion member, OEO Energy Solutions! We work with St. Louis Community College, Costco, Amazon to provide FREE LED 4' Tubes & Gymnasium/Warehouse Lights through sustainability initiatives with Ameren.

During this 30 minute webinar, we will highlight how you can receive your free LED lights in less than one week. Plus we'll share all of the benefits and cost savings associated with upgrading to LED.

I look forward to meeting you!

-Tia

 


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8/7/2024
Southern Illinois netWORKers is a group to help support small businesses in networking. We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at Tower Square Pizza and it starts at 11:45.  

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8/13/2024

August Monthly Membership Luncheon
Market Street Music Conservatory 


August 13th, 11:30a-1:00p

Program: TBA

Panel includes: TBA

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!


Luncheon Sponsor
Southern Illinois Healthcare

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits.

Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative.


Luck of the Draw Raffle: 
Thank you to SIU Credit Union for sponsoring this Luck of the Draw round!



Proceeds from the luck of the Draw go to the Marion Chamber Foundation and fund youth programs and scholarships for Marion High School Seniors.


Housekeeping
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 October 2023 at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations.

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8/15/2024


Get ready for a far-out summer bash!  Join us on July 18th from 6-8pm for our Third Thursday Summer Bash on Marion Tower Square Plaza! 
Explore our galaxy of vendors and themed business specials.
Great opportunity to explore the downtown Tower Square Area and local businesses that are all around the square. 
Show off your hoop skills in our Space Jam basketball tournament
Bounce, slide, and play on our out-of-this-world inflatables
Don't forget to bring your own towel for the water slides and chairs to sit back and enjoy the fun!
Dress in your best Space Jam-inspired costume for a chance to win our costume contest! 
Special appearances by Bugs Bunny, Porky the Pig, Lola Bunny, and Sylvester the Cat! 
It's going to be a summer bash that's simply "out of this world"!   See you there! 

Always looking for new vendors.  If you are interested in being a vendor follow the link below...
Vendor Registration Form

Vendor Payment Portal
Payment Portal

Learn more about the group, Marion Connects
Marion Connects

 

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8/15/2024
Join Newsboys for a night of live music in Marion on their Worldwide Revival Night tour 

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8/28/2024

Are you curious about the dos and don'ts of interview questions? Do you find yourself needing crucial information from candidates but aren't sure how to ask the right way?

Join us on Wednesday, August 28th at 9:30 a.m. for an engaging webinar on what you can and can't ask a candidate, legally, in an interview.

During this exciting session, you'll:
- Discover politically correct alternatives to those tricky questions you want to ask but shouldn’t
- Gain invaluable tips to help you stay compliant throughout the interview process

Submit your questions to hello@hirelevel.com beforehand, and we'll address them live during the webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your interviewing skills and ensure you're asking the right questions the right way.


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