In an effort to highlight the unique products made by Southern Illinois artisans, designers, manufacturers, wineries, and businesses; State Sen. Dale Fowler (59th District), the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce, Shop Southern Illinois and area businesses launched their “Shop, Eat, Play – Safely, Southern Illinois Made” since the SI Made Expo was postponed in July 2020. 

Signs will be available starting Friday at the chamber office that can be put in lawns and business windows. For contactless pickup, they can be picked up at our south entrance during normal business hours.  

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Friday, November 20, 2020

The November Lunch & Learn was held on November 15 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was be "Leading with Purpose and Conviction: Lunch and Learn with Vice Admiral Nancy Brown."

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, November 14 at noon at Kokopelli, who will also catered the event.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

The Marion Chamber Of Commerce is always looking for ways to help its members gain exposure.

The Information and Resource display located in the lobby of the Marion Chamber is a great, affordable way to do just that.

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Monday, August 07, 2017

Rehab Unlimited hosted a Business After Hours program on Thursday, November 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 1403 Joe Abbott Way in Marion.

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Thursday, November 09, 2017

The Marion Chamber Dish Mob was held on November 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at Krispy Kreme!

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Thursday, November 09, 2017

eLaunch Williamson County hosted a Business After Hours program at Veterans Airport Main Terminal on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

The October Lunch & Learn was held on October 25 from noon - 1 p.m. at The Pavilion. The topic was "How to use DiSC Profile to build productive teams."

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The inaugural Marion Chamber of Commerce Block Par-tee: Community Fest & Bag Board/Putt-putt Tournament was held on Friday, October 13 from 4-8 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center's Serenity Trail. 

The event included food, drinks, prizes, games, vendors, networking and more!

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Friday, October 13, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fast Eddie's Karaoke and DJ Show was held on Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m. to kick off the Block Par-tee at Heartland Regional Medical Center's Serenity Trail.

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Friday, October 13, 2017

The Marion Chamber Social Mob was held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at Pookie's. The owner offered HALF OFF drinks and appetizers at the event.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 10 at noon at Celebrations Event Center. Buffalo Wild Wings catered the event.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Thank you for making Live2Lead: Southern Illinois such a successful day of learning and growing together as leaders!

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Monday, October 09, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting for Tison Wealth Management was held on Thursday, October 5 at 4 p.m. at 700 East DeYoung in Marion. A Business After Hours program followed until 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 05, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, September 29 at 10 a.m. for Quest Fitness, 505 West College, Marion. An Open House, with appetizers, drinks, tours and networking, followed until noon.

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Friday, September 29, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 33rd annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, September 28 at Kokopelli.

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Friday, September 29, 2017

The September Lunch & Learn was held on September 27 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was "See those who we don't see. A life of service!"

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Carterville Community Center. The event included recognition of Southern Business Journal's 2017 Leaders Among Us, sponsored by The Southern Illinoisan, and the kickoff of the 2017 Shop Southern Illinois Campaign!

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The Marion Chamber held a Cash Mob from 10am-3:30 pm on Thursday, September 14 at Melise's. Chamber Members received 25-40% off merchandise during the Cash Mob.

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Thursday, September 14, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 12 at noon at The Pavilion.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Marion High School FBLA to hold a Career Fair on Wednesday, September 6 from 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center at MHS.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Legence Bank was held on Friday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. at 2611 Blue Heron Drive, Marion.

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Friday, September 08, 2017

The 3rd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit was be held on Friday, August 25 at 11:30 a.m.

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Monday, August 28, 2017

A Business After Hours program for BNI MidAmerica/WIN wasbe held on Thursday, August 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Legends at Walker's Bluff.

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

The August Lunch & Learn was held on August 23 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was The Empowering Leader: Lunch & Learn with Mike Absher, CEO of Watermark Auto Group.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 16 at 3 p.m. for Haven Crest Estates by TZ Builders Excavating & Trucking.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at noon at Buffalo Wild Wings on August 15.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Friday, August 11 at 2:30 p.m. at The Beauty Room, 928 West Main, inside Melise's Boutique, in Marion.

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Friday, August 11, 2017

On Thursday, August 10, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Dish Mob at Huddle House.

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, August 8 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, August 08, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 1 at 10 a.m. at in.SPA.rations, 8230 Old Route 13, Suite 4D, Marion. An open house followed from 10am-2pm and 4-7pm.

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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

BNI Star hosted a Business After Hours program on Thursday, July 27 from 4-6 p.m. at Kokopelli, 1527 Champions Drive, Marion. The event included appetizers, drinks, raffles and networking.

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

The July Lunch & Learn was held on July 26 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was be The Pinnacle of Leadership: Lunch & Learn with John Markley, CEO of Centerstone of Illinois.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The July Social Mob was held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at Tequila's in Marion. The owner offered 15% food and drinks at the event.

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, July 11 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee hosts the Monthly Membership Luncheons February-December each year at noon on the second Tuesday. The Committee is seeking quotes for catering and venue services for this event which hosts approximately 100 guests with an event speaker/presentation.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

The June Lunch & Learn was held on June 28 from noon - 1 p.m. at The Pavilion. The topic was Rise to the top: A leadership discussion with Melisa Adkins.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Pookie's was held on Tuesday, June 27 at 4 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Changing Seasons Landscape Center hosted a Business After Hours program on Thursday, June 22 from 5-7 p.m.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center for the Miss Illinois organization.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 13 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1311 Halfway Road, Marion.

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Marion Community Day at Rent One Park was on Saturday, June 10. The Southern Illinois Miners faced off against the Joliet Slammers.

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

The Cash Mob was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at Sam's Club. Sam's Club offered appetizers, membership signup deals and a pass to shop for all nonmembers of Sam's Club.

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Thursday, June 08, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held on Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Shelter Insurance: Tony Craven.

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Thursday, June 08, 2017

AT&T hosted a Business Before Hours program on Tuesday, May 30 from 7-9 a.m. at their Marion location, 2406 Williamson County Pkwy, Suite G. The event included coffee, pastries, raffles and networking.
Marion Chamber members were able to receive up to $50 off select Fitbit accessories and save 25% on select Beats products.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The May 2017 Lunch and Learn was held on Wednesday, May 24 at Heartland Regional Medical Center classroom 1. Special guest Daniel Nalley, Vice President of Operations for Pepsi MidAmerica, former
enlisted U.S. Marine, shared leadership principles learned in The U.S. Marine Corp and used in his role with Pepsi MidAmerica.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee teamed up with Harness Digital Marketing to provide Social Media Webinars once a quarter for members.

The second Social Media Webinar was held on Thursday, May 18 from noon to 12:20 p.m. on the Marion Chamber of Commerce's Facebook Live Stream. The main speaker was Eleini Hampton with Harness Digital Marketing, who spoke about Most Common Mistakes Made in Social Media Today.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Marion 2017 Friends For Life Graduation Spree was held on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The event is a drug- and alcohol-free environment for the graduating seniors.

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at noon at Walt's Pizza on May 16.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 11 at 3 p.m. at Interim HealthCare.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

The May Dish Mob was held on May 11 at Culver's in Marion.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

The May Monthly Membership Luncheon was held at Kokopelli on Tuesday May 9 at noon.

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Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Centerstone, CHESI and the Marion Chamber of Commerce teamed together to hold a Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Marion Illinois Centre Healthcare on Friday, April 28 at 2:00pm.

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Celebrations Event Center hosted a Business After Hours program on Thursday, April 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Chamber Members enjoyed appetizers, tea, lemonade and a cash bar and take a tour of their renovated event center.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held a special Lunch and Learn for Administrative Professional's day, on April 26 at the Pavilion.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

On March 24-25, 2017, Marion High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter 737 competed at State Leadership Conference in Springfield. Bradley Marks was elected Illinois FBLA President. In addition 48 of the 52 students in attendance placed in the top 10 for Illinois out of 1,400 competitors.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Representatives from Kanie have visited Marion in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and another visit is scheduled for March 25-29, 2017.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce will award two scholarships this year: a Grad Spree Scholarship and a John A. Logan College Two Year Tuition Waiver.

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Tuesday, May 09, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, April 11, at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, April 7 at 12:15 p.m. at Byassee Music & Sound, 521 West Main.

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Friday, April 07, 2017

South Porte Bank held a Business After Hours program on Thursday, March 30 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Several Chamber Members came to enjoy appetizers, wine, networking and tour the newly completed expansion of their facility.

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

60 boats competed in the tournament at Pyramid Acres Marina.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. at New You Body Sculpting.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with Town Square Publications to produce our 2017 Special Events Guide & Community Map. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The March Lunch and Learn was held on March 22 with special guest facilitator Tom Harness with Harness Digital Marketing.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

On Tuesday, March 22, the seniors of Marion High School gathered in their cafeteria for a Hypnosis Teaser Show to encourage them to attend Grad Spree.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is launching a Chamber Gift Certificate program. Members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to sign up to be a part of the program.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Advanced Energy Solutions Group Inc. (AES) was held on Monday, March 20 at 12:20 p.m.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

A video of the 96th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet is available for viewing online.

For a copy of the video, please contact the Marion Chamber of Commerce at director@marionillinois.com or 997-6311.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was be held on Tuesday, March 14 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

On Thursday, March 9, The Marion Chamber of Commerce held their first Cash Mob at Perfectly Posh.

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Thursday, March 09, 2017

A Business After Hours program was held at Liberty Village of Marion's Bounce Back Rehabilitation on Thursday, March 2.

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Thursday, March 02, 2017

Kanie Japan and Marion Illinois joined together on March 26, 2010, to become Sister Cities. Great effort was put into the "twinning" of Marion and Kanie, and a great deal of effort still goes on today to keep it alive in order to bring understanding of our cultures, to enhance the esteem our respective citizens have for one another, and to encourage cooperation through interchange in many fields including industry.

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Wednesday, March 01, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted a Legislator Presentation with State Rep. Dave Severin on Tuesday, February 28 at 9 a.m. at the Scout Cabin in Marion.

The event featured a presentation by State Rep. Dave Severin on what his plans are for office, followed by a question-and-answer portion.

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Wednesday, March 01, 2017

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. at AirGo.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch & Learn at the Pavilion as part of the Leadership Marion program.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at noon at Celebrations Event Center on February 21.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at noon on Friday, February 17 at Cricket Wireless in Marion.

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Friday, February 17, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee teamed up with Harness Digital Marketing to provide Social Media Webinars once a quarter for members.

The first Social Media Webinar was held on Thursday, February 16 from noon to 12:20 p.m. on the Marion Chamber of Commerce's Facebook Live Stream. The main speaker was Matt Carnaghi with Harness Digital Marketing, who spoke about Marketing vs. Advertising vs. Branding: What's the difference and how do they affect my business?

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Kanie Japan and Marion Illinois joined together on March 26, 2010, to become Sister Cities. Great effort was put into the "twinning" of Marion and Kanie, and a great deal of effort still goes on today to keep it alive in order to bring understanding of our cultures, to enhance the esteem our respective citizens have for one another, and to encourage cooperation through interchange in many fields including industry.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

On Tuesday, February 14, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Members from the Marion Chamber of Commerce attended the IACCE Legislative Summit on February 8 in Springfield.

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Wednesday, February 08, 2017

More than 20 Marion Chamber of Commerce members attended the first Dish Mob on Thursday, February 9 at 17th Street Bar & Grill.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

A Business After Hours Program was held on Thursday, January 26 from 4:30-7pm at Ike Honda. The event featured appetizers and beverages and the drawing for Keys for Kids.

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Monday, February 06, 2017

Event photos, Photo Booth photos, Award videos and more from the 96th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet & Auction have been posted

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Marion Chamber of Commerce members participated in the Business Happy Hour event on Thursday, January 12 at Martini Joe's.

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

The 96th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet & Auction will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, at The Pavilion. The event will feature a social hour, sponsored by Mayer Networks, that begins at 5:30; dinner, beginning at 7 p.m.; award presentations including the Business/Industry of Year Award presentation to Hospice of Southern Illinois; a wine and spirit pull, sponsored by Banterra Bank; and a Diamond Drop, which is a fun event where participants can win thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

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Friday, January 06, 2017

Numerous items in the 96th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet's Silent Auction have been announced. The Online Auction of two vacation packages will begin on Monday, December 12 and end Thursday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Have you seen our Information Center? This member-supported display has had a dynamic impact on visitor engagement! We have an attractive arrangement to showcase tourism and local services. Visitors often take 5-15 minutes or more browsing the display, which gives us a chance to answer questions and provide your marketing materials to the public.

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Thursday, December 01, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, December 16 at 3 p.m. at Silver Collections, 1123 North Carbon, Marion.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at noon on Friday, December 16 at Magpie Market House, 1300 East Main, Marion. An Open House was held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted a Legislator Presentation with State Senator-Elect Dale Fowler on Thursday, December 15 at 9 a.m. at the Scout Cabin, 519 Parish Avenue in Ashley Park in Marion.

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

The December 2016 issue of the Illinois Business Leader is now available online for Illinois Chamber of Commerce members.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Five members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce have been elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Each will serve on the Board from February 2017 to January 2020.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 13 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Marion High School FBLA to hold a Career Fair on Friday, December 9 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. in the Health Education Center at MHS.

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Friday, December 09, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was on Tuesday, December 6 at 11 a.m. at Finish Line Car Wash, 2706 Walton Way, Marion.

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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

The wait is over: Culver’s® of Marion celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 3 at 9 am.

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Monday, December 05, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2016 Business/Industry of the Year is Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 29 at 4 p.m. at Log Cabin Tavern, 1105 South Court Street, Marion. An open house followed at 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Shawnee Health Care Dental, Marion, 3115 Williamson County Parkway, on Thursday, November 17 at 1 p.m.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

A Business Before Hours program was held at Sam's Club, 2709 Walton Way, Marion, on Tuesday, November 15 from 7-9 a.m. featuring breakfast, networking and more.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

On Tuesday, November 15, the Marion Chamber of Commerce's Membership Committee held a New Member Quarterly Luncheon at Applebee's.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Ten area Chambers of Commerce along with several regional businesses have teamed up this holiday season in an effort to encourage Southern Illinoisans to do a majority of their holiday shopping in the region, rather than traveling out of the area or shopping online.

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Several Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce Directors were recognized for their efforts in bringing electricity savings to their members.

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Monday, November 14, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Business After Hours was held on Thursday, November at Priority Professional Group.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

On Tuesday, November 8, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, November 08, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Saturday, November 5, at Buds 2 Blooms in Marion.

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Saturday, November 05, 2016

A Business After Hours Program was held on Thursday, October 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Banterra Bank, 3201 Banterra Drive, Marion.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce recently held a Business Happy Hour at Martini Joe's on October 19.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Doug Kimmel, Chairman of the Board of the Marion Chamber of Commerce, announced that nominations are being accepted for the Chamber’s Annual Awards for Distinguished Member, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Young Professional Leadership.

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Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Perma Treat of Illinois held a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 21 at noon to kick off their Pink Ribbon Campaign.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

The Noon Rotary Club of Marion IL recently donated $1,000 to the Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Grad Spree program.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce will award two scholarships this year: Grad Spree Scholarship and a John A. Logan College Two Year Tuition Waiver.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The October Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 11 at Kokopelli

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, October 6 at 4 p.m. for Heartland Regional Joint & Spine Center.

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Friday, October 07, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Doggie Stylez, 1012 West Main, Marion, on Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. with an Open House from 11am-2pm.

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Saturday, October 01, 2016

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Celebrations Event Center. An Open House followed the next day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The owners gave tours of their 13,000+ square foot renovated facility, including a wedding venue upstairs and rooms for rent downstairs on 16 acres.

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Friday, September 30, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 32nd annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, September 22, beginning with a noon shotgun start.

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Monday, September 26, 2016

The Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Carterville Community Center.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

A Business After Hours Program was held on Thursday, September 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at HireLevel powered by Extra Help, 3911 West Ernestine Drive in Marion.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

On Tuesday, September 13, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

The City of Marion and the State of Illinois will celebrate Chamber of Commerce Week September 12-16.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, September 2 at PMR, 900 East DeYoung in Marion.

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Friday, September 02, 2016

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. at Pet Wellness Emergency & Referral Hospital, in Marion.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

The 2nd annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit was be held on Friday, August 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Kokopelli.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

A Business After Hours Program was held on Thursday, August 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at South Porte Bank, 701 North Court, Marion.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

On Wednesday, August 17, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Business Happy Hour at Martini Joes.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the University of Illinois Extension Center's new office on Tuesday, August 16 at 3:30 p.m., followed by an Open House until 4:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

On Tuesday, August 16, the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee held a New Member Quarterly Luncheon at India Delight in Marion.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

A program designed to urge area residents to complete their holiday shopping in Southern Illinois has garnered national recognition.

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Friday, August 12, 2016

On Thursday, August 11, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Hyatt Global Contact Center's new location in Marion.

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Thursday, August 11, 2016

On Tuesday, August 9, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Eight of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Friday, July 29, 2016

On Friday, July 22, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Top Notch Auto Repair.

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Friday, July 22, 2016

​A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, July 15 at 4 p.m. at James Coleman Ministries Outreach Center & Worship Center Church, 201 South Market, Marion.

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Friday, July 15, 2016

On Tuesday, July 12, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Monthly Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Marion Community Day was held on Friday, June 24.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

On Friday, June 24, Culver's of Marion held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for their new restaurant location.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

A majority of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and half of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at noon on June 21 at Beltone Midwest in Marion.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Business Happy Hour event at Martini Joes on June 15.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Monthly Membership Luncheon on June 14 at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

A Business After Hours Program and Open House was hosted by New Horizons Custom Homes and Farmers State Bank on Friday, June 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the new model home located at 1704 Felts Drive in the Melmar Estates subdivision in Marion.

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Friday, June 10, 2016

Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrated their 35th Anniversary by hosting a Business After Hours on June 9.

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Thursday, June 02, 2016

Jacee Douglas sold the most tickets to win the $60 Visa gift card, donated by D & C Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling.

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Friday, May 27, 2016

All metropolitan areas in Illinois experienced over- the-year unemployment rate increases for the third consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Friday, May 27, 2016

IKE Honda celebrated its 10th anniversary by hosting a Business After Hours Program on Thursday, May 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

On Wednesday, May 18, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Business Happy Hour event at Martini Joes.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

On Tuesday, May 17, the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee held a New Member Quarterly Luncheon at Fujiyama's in Marion.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

More than 200 seniors and their guests enjoyed 2016 Grad Spree on May 12.

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Friday, May 13, 2016

On Tuesday, May 10, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have approved changes to the organization's by-laws.

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Wednesday, May 04, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce awarded two scholarships this year: Grad Spree Scholarship and a John A. Logan College One Year Tuition Waiver.

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Tuesday, May 03, 2016

On Thursday, April 28, the Williamson CEO Program hosted a Business After Hours during their Trade Show at the Pavilion in Marion.

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

All metropolitan areas in Illinois experienced over the year unemployment rate increases for the second consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

42 boats competed in the tournament at Pyramid Acres Marina.

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Monday, April 25, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 1 p.m. on April 23 at Saluki Screen Repair, 2801 Civic Circle Boulevard, Suite 4, Marion.

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Saturday, April 23, 2016

Jaylee Douglas, a senior at Marion High School, designed the art for the 2016 Grad Spree t-shirts. Art students at Marion High School were invited to submit designs for the 2016 Grad Spree t-shirts. The Marion High School Student Council chose a winner out of all of the submissions. Jaylee was the winner and received $75 from the Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

On Wednesday, April 20, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Business Happy Hour at Martini Joes.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

On Tuesday, April 12, the Marion Chamber of Commerce held a Membership Luncheon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

A Business After Hours Program was hosted at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on April 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event featured appetizers, beverages and entertainment.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fusion Boot Camp took place on Thursday, March 31 at 4 p.m. at their new location: 601 East DeYoung in Marion.

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and a Business After Hours Program was hosted by Title Professionals on Thursday, March 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at their new location: 1608 West Main, Marion.

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on March 21 at TJ's Wicked Vapes & More in Marion.

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Unemployment rates increased in a majority of the metro areas – as did the number of people entering the workforce – indicating many individuals did not find employment, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Monday, March 21, 2016

River-to-River Residential Independent Living Quadplex hosted a Business After Hours Program on Thursday, March 10.

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

India Delight held a Ribbon Cutting on March 9 to celebrate the opening of their restaurant.

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Wednesday, March 09, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Membership Luncheon on March 8, 2016 at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, March 08, 2016

On Wednesday, February 17 the Marion Chamber of Commerce held it's 2nd Business Happy Hour at Martini Joes.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at McAlister's Deli in Marion.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

On February 11, 2016 Re/Max Above and Beyond had a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours at their new location on West Main Street.

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Membership Luncheon on February 9, 2016 at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee attended the IACCE Legislative Summit in Springfield on Jan. 28

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Illinois jobs decreased in six metropolitan areas and unemployment rates increased in eleven regions, according to data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Business After Hours Program held at Volkswagen of Marion on 1/21

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

The 95th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet was held on Friday, January 15 at The Pavilion.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

The 95th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Jan. 15, at The Pavilion of the City of Marion. The event will feature a social hour, sponsored by Mayer Networks, that begins at 5:30; dinner, beginning at 7 p.m.; award presentations including the Business/Industry of Year Award presentation to Ike Family Dealerships; a wine and spirit pull, sponsored by Mayer Branding; and a Diamond Drop, which is a fun event where participants can win thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Eleven members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce have been elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Each will serve on the Board from 2016 to 2019.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2015 Business/Industry of the Year is Ike Family Dealerships.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Unemployment rates increased in 12 metro areas, decreased in one and was unchanged in one. Eight metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Not seasonally adjusted data compares November 2015 with November 2014.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Farmers State Bank hosted a Business After Hours program on Thursday, December 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce joined together for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Customer Appreciation Day at Mayer Networks and Mayer Branding.

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 8 at noon at Kokopelli. 
 

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Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Seventeen area Chambers of Commerce along with several regional businesses have teamed up this holiday season in an effort to encourage Southern Illinoisans to do a majority of their holiday shopping in the region, rather than traveling out of the area or shopping online.

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Monday, November 09, 2015

Unemployment rates in Illinois fell in 12 metro areas, increased in one and remained the same in one.

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Please join us for "Marion Night" on Wednesday,Dec. 2, 2015,for the SIU vs. SEMO Men's Basketball game at 7pm.

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Roll N Up Smoke Shop & Liquor hosted a Business After Hours program on Wednesday, November 18 from 5-8 p.m., featuring appetizers, wine samplings and discounts for Chamber members. The event was held at 2701 West DeYoung in Marion.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at Asian Bistro on November 17 at noon.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Over 95% of companies in Illinois will be closed for the holidays on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, according to the most recent Illinois Chamber Annual Holiday Survey. The results are now available for 2016.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, November 10 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, November 5 at 4:30 p.m. at Massage on Call and Nuzum Education Center for Well Being at 1301 Enterprise Way, Suite 36, in Marion.

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Thursday, November 05, 2015

Business After Hours Program was held at the new Breast Health Center at Heartland Regional Medical Center on October 28.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held on Saturday, October 24 at Simply David's at 113 S. Russell Street, Marion.

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

AISIN Electronics Illinois held a 10 year anniversary celebration on October 23.

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Friday, October 23, 2015

In celebration of their 5 year anniversary and Grand Opening, Priority Staffing Group & Payroll Co. Ltd. and Priority Professional Group, Ltd. hosted a Business After Hours Program and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, starting at 3:30 p.m. at their new location - 712 North Carbon Street, Marion.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its Business Before Hours event on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1.

The event began at 7:45 a.m. with a breakfast provided by Heartland Regional Medical Center, networking activity, and a presentation by Susan Odum, Extension Educator on Community Economic Development with the University of Illinois Extension, on Buy Local principles.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted Gov. Bruce Rauner and his discussion in Marion regarding the path forward in Illinois on Wednesday, October 21 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 13 at noon at Kokopelli.

Williamson County Tourism Bureau CEO, Shannon Johnson, provided an update on tourism in Williamson County and the state.

Priority Staffing Group Ltd was the sponsor of the October Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Harbory Medical Cannabis Dispensary hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their business in Marion.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

September was the nineteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area while eight metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

The October 2015 issue of the Illinois Business Leader is now available online for Chamber of Commerce members.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

The Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce Electricity and Natural Gas Buying Group will keep an estimated $1.7 million in savings in the local economy during the period of June 2015 to June 2016.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

On Friday, October 9, 2015, Business Resource Group Midwest, located at 809 S. Division St, hosted a Customer Appreciation Reception from 10 a.m. to noon. There was a ribbon cutting at 10:30.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Click the headline of this story to be taken to the online version of the new Marion Profile Book. For a copy of the Marion Profile Book, call or visit the Chamber office.

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Thursday, October 01, 2015

The Marion Chamber Of Commerce is always looking for ways to help its members gain exposure.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 31st annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, September 24, beginning with a noon shotgun start. Lunch was held from 11 a.m. - noon. Dinner was served from 5-7 p.m.

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

This year's Regional Chamber Kick Off Luncheon for Shop Southern Illinois was held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 11:30 am at the Carterville Community Center in Cannon Park in conjunction with National Chamber of Commerce Week.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The September Business After Hours Program was held on Thursday, September 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Rehab Unlimited in Marion, 1403 Joe Abbot Way, and hosted by WORKcare.ready.well and Rehab Unlimited Marion.

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:45 a.m. at Kokopelli. Clearwave Communications was the sponsor of the September Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, September 08, 2015

August was the 18th month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Despite some job growth, six metro areas saw job loss.

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 9 a.m. on September 4 at Krispy Kreme in Marion.

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Friday, September 04, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 4 p.m. on August 31 at RAW Fitness in Marion.

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Monday, August 31, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Monday, August 31 at noon at Harness Digital Marketing, 308 North 16th Street in Herrin.

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Monday, August 31, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit was held on Friday, August 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Kokopelli.

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Friday, August 28, 2015

July was the seventeenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Friday, August 28, 2015

River to River Residential Corporation held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House of their first Memory Care Community - "The Anchor" on August 21. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place at 11 a.m. and the Open House was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1515 East DeYoung in Marion.

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Friday, August 21, 2015

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at Walt’s on August 18 at noon.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, August 11 at noon at Kokopelli.

Futiva, your next generation phone company providing hosted communications and will soon be providing fiber internet in Marion, was the sponsor of the August Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Re-opening was held for Morgan Avenue (also known as The Hill Avenue) and The Diverging Diamond on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 9 a.m. on August 11 for the official opening of the Russell Street and Boulevard Street intersection.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Darren L. Pulley, 50, passed away at 11:31pm on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The unveiling of the new digital and stone outdoor sign at the Marion Chamber of Commerce was held on Friday, July 31 at 8 a.m.

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Friday, July 31, 2015

VisitSI (Williamson County Tourism Bureau) and the Illinois Office of Tourism hosted a breakfast at Kokopelli Golf Club on Monday, July 27 for Enjoy Illinois on the Road: The 2015 Travel Effect Statewide Tour

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Monday, July 27, 2015

AISIN Light Metals held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday, July 24.

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Friday, July 24, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the new building at the Marion VA Medical Center that will improve and expand the delivery of mental health services to area Veterans.

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Before Hours event on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1.

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

– June was the 16th month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in Illinois compared to a year ago, but job growth is still slow downstate, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

The July 2015 issue of the Illinois Business Leader is now available online for Illinois Chamber of Commerce members.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, July 14 at noon at Kokopelli. Rob Wielt, Senior Energy Consultant with Affordable Gas and Electric, was the presenter. J Fortune Photography's Feel Beautiful, Know Your Beauty Campaign was the sponsor of the July Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

The July Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, July 9 from 4-6 p.m. at Farm Credit Illinois, 2601 Henry Drive in Marion, with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place at 4:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 09, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) on Thursday, July 2 at 17th Street Bar & Grill in Marion. The event focused on the Trade Promotion Authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

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Thursday, July 02, 2015

May was the fifteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all of Illinois’s 102 counties. Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2015 with May 2014.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Marion Community Day at Rent One Park was Friday, June 26 when the Southern Illinois Miners faced off against the Washington Wild Things. Hundreds turned out to show their community spirit and support for the Marion Grad Spree program by attending the tailgate party and game.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at House 2 Home Realty's new office in Marion located at 2400 A Williamson County Pkwy.

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Friday, June 12, 2015

Despicable Me Outdoor Movie Showing at The Gazebo
Date: Friday, July 10, 2015
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 9 at noon at Rent One Ballpark.

The presentation was given by Mike Pinto, Manager of the Southern Illinois Miners.

Mayer Networks was the sponsor of the June Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, June 09, 2015

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of Illinois – The State of Innovation.

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Monday, June 01, 2015

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Burton & Vick, LLC

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 4 p.m., Friday, May 29 at Burton & Vick, LLC., followed by an Open House.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Genesis Salon

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on May 29 at 2 p.m. at Genesis Salon.

Friday, May 29, 2015

April was the fourteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at 17th Street on May 19.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. at KBSI Fox 23, 7369 Cox Drive in Carterville.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon, sponsored by Joyner Therapy Services, was held on Tuesday, May 12 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Marion Unit #2 Schools Foundation and the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce sponsor Grad Spree, which was started 30 years ago to help insure that graduation is the beginning of a new life, not the end of one.

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Liberty Signs and American Monument Company have begun work on the new digital outdoor sign for the Marion Chamber of Commerce.

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Saturday, May 09, 2015

Tyler Williams, a senior at Marion High School, designed the art for the 2015 Grad Spree t-shirts.

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Friday, May 08, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Gander Mountain.

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Friday, May 08, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 7 at Stellar SEO.

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Thursday, May 07, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce awarded 2 scholarships this year: Grad Spree Scholarship and a John A. Logan College One Year Tuition Waiver.

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Monday, May 04, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at The HUB.

The Grand Opening followed on Saturday, March 28, starting at 11 a.m.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

If you have not participated in our Chamber's electricity buying group you need to. Our broker AGE is going to open a new electricity buying pool for those not in a pool or contract now. If you use more than 15,000 kwh's a year you qualify for our program. If you are below 15,000 kwh's/yr you are already in the city/county plan.

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Monday, April 27, 2015

The April Business After Hours Program was sponsored by Volkswagen of Marion.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its Business Before Hours event on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. The event included a presentation by Russell Williams with Brehm Foundation on John Maxwell's Leadership Principles.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

March was the thirteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Cool Spoons on Wednesday, April 22 from 4-6 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

It’s that time of the year again to make plans for the Marion 2015 Friends For Life Graduation Spree, Thursday, May 14, 2015, a drug and alcohol free environment for the graduating seniors and their guests.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, April 14 at noon at Kokopelli. The presentation was given by Brad Dillard with the River-to-River Relay.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

February was the twelfth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Representatives from Marion's Sister City, Kanie Japan, visited Marion.

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Sunday, March 29, 2015

January was the eleventh month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

49 boats competed in the tournament at Mack's Marina.

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Monday, March 16, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, March 10 at noon at Kokopelli.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Celtic Healthcare, formerly VNA-TIP Healthcare, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at March 5 at their Marion location.

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Thursday, March 05, 2015

Southern Illinois Healthcare presented their Grand Unveiling of The Region's Own Comprehensive Cancer Center Built for The Community, by The Community

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Marion Community Day will be held on Friday, June 26. The deadline to advertise on the Chamber's pages in the SI Miners program is March 6.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

The 94th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet’s Diamond Drop raised $1,060 for The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Amber Ciochetto with Crisp Container to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Amber will be replacing Steve Lappin, who is retiring from Banterra Bank and stepping down from the Board. Steve has served on the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors since 1999, including time as the Board’s Chairman.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Cindy Gibbons with the City of Marion spoke about the Sister City Program and Brandon Zanotti, Williamson County States Attorney, gave a presentation.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

This inaugural edition includes articles on the most timely of issues: a new administration in Springfield; fracking and how it affects you; infrastructure funding for roads, rail and waterways; healthcare mandates; international trade; and worker's compensation, the minimum wage, and other human resources challenges.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Shopping local supports the local business, but what does it mean for YOU, the local resident?

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Monday, February 09, 2015

Kristin Paul promoted to Office Manager at Chamber

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted on Tuesday to promote Kristin Paul to Office Manager at the Chamber.

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

The Board of Directors voted to add the following Member Benefits: Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship, Member eBlast, and Member Spotlight.

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Thursday, February 05, 2015

At the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, we're here to help you start 2015 off on the right foot. That's why we're offering an affordable health care solution that can help you and your employees now.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

December unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state.

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Bank On Marion presented at the January Business Before Hours Program.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 94th Annual Auction & Awards Banquet on Friday, January 16, 2015 at The Pavilion of the City of Marion.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

A video of the 94th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet is available for viewing online.

For a copy of the video, please contact the Marion Chamber of Commerce at director@marionillinois.com or 997-6311.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The 94th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, at The Pavilion of the City of Marion. The event will feature a social hour, sponsored by Mayer Networks, that begins at 5:30; dinner, beginning at 7 p.m.; award presentations including the Business/Industry of Year Award presentation to AISIN Light Metals; a wine pull, also sponsored by Mayer Networks; and a Diamond Drop, which is a fun event where participants can win thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

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Monday, January 05, 2015

The Marion Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2014 Business & Industry of the Year is AISIN Light Metals of Marion, Illinois.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Farmers State Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at their second location - 2806 Outer Drive, Marion, Illinois.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Results of the Board of Directors election were announced and the Marion Junior High School Jazz Choir and Women's Choir performed at the December Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, December 09, 2014

The December Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours program was held on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.at Marion Subaru and was sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois.

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Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Nine members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce have been elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Each will serve on the Board from 2015 to 2017.

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Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Wesley's Custom Graphics is offering FREE Shop Southern Illinois decals to everyone! To receive your free decal, visit Wesley's Custom Graphics, which is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and located at 208 West DeYoung in Marion.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and its exclusive program coordinator, Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), announced they will begin negotiations for electricity and natural gas contract renewals for members who are part of the Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce Bulk Electricity & Natural Gas Buying Group.

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Tuesday, November 04, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on November 11 at noon at Kokopelli.

The speaker for November was Jayme Frey Figueroa, Executive Director from Casa of Williamson County.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The November Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, November 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the cafe of Heartland Regional Medical Center.

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Thursday, November 06, 2014

The Williamson County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for construction of a new Airline Terminal at Williamson County Regional Airport on Friday, October 31 at 11:30 a.m.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Heartland Regional Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their new Rehab Services Clinic satellite location.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce's Business Before Hours program was held on Thursday, October 23 at Heartland Regional Medical Center and featured The HUB.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Walker's Bluff held an Open House on Wednesday, October 15 to showcase their facilities.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

On October 17, Pepsi MidAmerica dedicated their Human Resources building in honor of John Rains.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The October 2014 Membership Luncheon featured representatives from Centerstone.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Casey's on West Main in Marion held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, October 3

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Friday, October 03, 2014

The October Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, October 2 from 2-6 p.m. at Baysinger Architects.

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Thursday, October 02, 2014

The 30th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble was held on Thursday, September 25 at Kokopelli.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Curves in Marion held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Monday, September 15 to kick off its Open House week.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

This was no ordinary Membership Luncheon!

The Marion Chamber of Commerce September Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 9 at noon at the 2ND Battalion - 130TH Infantry Regimental Armory at 11427 Minuteman Road in Marion, Illinois.

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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is working to help our community become more competitive online. In order for us to achieve this, we need to be sure all of the community businesses are setup properly and ready to broadcast. Each voting member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce has been sent a username and password to access/change/update their business and advertising services provided as part of their membership with the Marion Chamber.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Thank you to the following sponsors of the 2014 Marion Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble!

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Melise's hosted the August Business After Hours event

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Every quarter the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee holds a New Member Quarterly Luncheon. This quarter’s New Member Quarterly Luncheon was held at Walt’s on August 19 at noon.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Hilary LeHew and Martin Holleley from The HUB presented at the August Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Marion Chamber of Commerce members and area residents gathered to help celebrate Jackson & Gray Insurance Co.'s 50th anniversary and building renovation following a fire last year.

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Tuesday, August 05, 2014

The July Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, July 24 from 4-6:30 p.m. at South Porte Bank.

Those in attendance enjoyed networking as well as hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided by Kokopelli and a reception for Judy Batchelor, who is now sailing with South Porte Bank!

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

The first Business Before Hours event was held on Thursday, July 24. More than 30 people participated in the inaugural event. Attendees participated in a "Six Degrees of Separation" networking activity, enjoyed breakfast provided by Heartland Regional Medical Center and listened to a presentation about Disaster Recovery by James Mayer with Mayer Networks.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Volkswagen of Marion, part of the Ike Family of Dealerships, celebrated the start of construction on their new facility. The ground breaking ceremony was held on Monday, July 14 at 11 am at 4403 W. DeYoung, Marion, IL 62959.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Doggie Stylez in Marion. An open house followed.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

To follow their travels to Kanie Town, their activities while there and their journey home, follow them on Facebook!

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Friday, July 11, 2014

The Illinois National Guard presented at the July Monthly Membership Luncheon.

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Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Ill. State Rep. Mike Bost spoke at the Legislative Affairs Comm. mtg on 6/18 at South Porte Bank recently.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Did you miss your chance to save BIG on your Ameren electric
bills last spring? Enroll your accounts this SUMMER!

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Friday, June 20, 2014

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has launched a new Web site and new and exciting tools for its members.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Mayer Networks in Marion held a Ribbon Cutting on June 6.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Marion Ministerial Alliance spoke at the June Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon at Kokopelli on June 10.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Basi, Basi, Henson & Associates was held on Wednesday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. at 4501 West DeYoung, Marion. An Open House was held from 4-6 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Centerstone to host Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Carterville Outpatient Office

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Monday, March 16, 2020