Friday, April 5, 2024
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR FREE NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Are you a member or interested in becoming a member? JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR MEMBERS AND INVITE NEW MEMBERS! FREE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AS A THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY!!!!
We encourage you to attend and see what being a Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce member is all about! Already a member? Join us and become a mentor for our new, potential members!
We will have a business owner meet and greet, introduce and meet new members, discuss upcoming events, and see what is currently in store and taking place in our chamber community.
Monday, April 8, 2024
We are bringing you a BIG Southern Illinois ECLIPSE Festival to the Du Quoin Fairgrounds on the day of the eclipse--Monday, April 8th from 11am-7pm. IT IS GOING TO BE HUGE FOLKS! What's better? IT WILL TOTALLY FREE FOLKS! Make plans now to spend the Eclipse day with us...right here in Du Quoin! HOW CAN WE MAKE IT FREE> Only by our amazing sponsors! That's where we need your help! See sponsorship and vendor details below. The deadline to COMMIT FOR SPONSORSHIP OR SIGN UP TO BE A VENDOR IS JANUARY 31st so DON'T PUT THIS OFF!
WHAT'S PLANNED SO FAR...
Food Eating Competition sponsored by Martel's Pizza
BBQ Cooking Competition sponsored by Tipsy Pig’s BBQ
Car Show sponsored by Du Quoin Auto
Bags Tournament
Food Trucks
Vendors
Bounce Houses for the kids
3 Bands and much more!
NO PARKING CHARGES!
NO FEE TO GET IN!
But, we need our sponsors and vendors! Help us pack them in and keep all the Eclipse action right here in Du Quoin!
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SPONSOR INFORMATION>>> email duquoinchamber@gmail.com to commit to sponsorship before Jan 31st!
Display Sponsor $3,500
-Huge Display Area for large vehicles, tractors, etc
-25 shirts to distribute
-large logo on back of shirts
-1 judge for BBQ cook-off
Platinum Sponsor $2,500
-20 Shirts
-Large logo on back of shirts
-large display/customer area at event
-1 judge for cook off
Gold Sponsor $1,000
-10 shirts
-small logo on back of shirts
-small display/customer area at event
Silver Sponsor $500
-5 shirts
-Name on back of shirts
Bronze Sponsor $250
-2 shirts
-name on back of shirts
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VENDOR INFORMATION>>> sign up before January 31st to be a sales vendor or a food vendor! ALL VENDORS PLEASE TEXT OUR Head of Vendors BLANCA at 618-214-9701 BEFORE January 31st!
FOOD VENDORS>>>
DuQuoin Chamber of Commerce Member fee $50
Non Members pay $200 (this gets you a chamber membership for rest of year also!)
NON-FOOD SALES VENDORS>>>
Chamber Members $50 for 10x10 space
Non Chamber Members $65 for 10x10 space
Chamber members $100 for 10x20 space
Non Chamber Members $120 for 10x20 space
VENDOR SPACE IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FOR PRODUCT TYPE (Example: only one Scentsy dealer, etc) So, contact Blanca right away if interested
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Color Fun Run is a three kilometer, un timed event. Participants will be doused from head to toe in a different colored powder by the end of the race. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. This event is family friendly. This is not a pet friendly event. Please do not bring your pets to this event. Service dogs permitted.Everyone needs a Registration to access the route.
https://www.facebook.com/events/765455408251517
https://www.raceentry.com/autism-color-fun-runwalk/race-information
Friday, April 19, 2024 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Vendor Market Friday, April 19, 2024
Please join us for the Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce 2023-2024 Annual Banquet- THE WILD WEST theme. Our celebration will be held April 19th at the First & Second Heat Buildings at the Fairgrounds. Get out your boots & saddle up!Want to sponsor this event? Sponsorship levels are $1000, $750, and $500 and include listing in our program, recognition on our Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, and signage at the event.
Nominations are now due for: Outstanding Citizens of the Year, Business of the Year, and Emerging Business of the Year. Please email your nominations to: duquoinchamber@gmail.com no later than February 29th.
In addition to sponsorship and nominations, we are also seeking large raffle items. If you would like to donate a large raffle item from your business, please contact Vonda at 618-201-4743 and we will make arrangements to pick up your items. Tickets are also available for the event. $50/person includes meal, awards, entertainment. You can use this form to mail in your donations or visit our website.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, donating a large raffle item, or purchasing tickets, please reach out to me by March 15tht. Our email is duquoinchamber@gmail.com. You can also reach me at (618) 542-9570 or (618) 201-4743. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Vonda Rosado- Executive Director
Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce
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YES! I would like to commit to the following in support of the Awards Banquet:
_____Golden Nugget Sponsor $1,000 (includes 8 tickets)
_____Silver Spur Sponsor $750 (includes 4 tickets)
_____Bronze Boot Sponsor $500 (includes 2 tickets)
_____Wild West donation in the amount of $______ (any amount is appreciated!)
_____Large Raffle Item Donation _______________________________
_____I would like to purchase _______ (#) tickets. Ticket Price $50/person
Please make checks payable to: Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce
____Check Enclosed ____Send me an invoice ____Online via website (www.duquoinchamber.org)
Mail to: Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce; PO Box 57; Du Quoin, IL 62832
Thank you for supporting your Du Quoin Chamber & fellow businesses.