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9/30/2023 | Dynasty Entertainment presents Marty Haggard Sept 30 7:30pm Tickets: $39 – $89 DYNASTY ENTERTAINMENT LLC Present Marty Haggard Tribute to Merle Haggard “My Dad” Sponsored by River Radio Best Western Hotel – Marion The Marion Star O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar Dynasty Entertainment LLC and Marion Cultural & Civic Center are proud to announce Tribute to Merle Haggard “My Dad” starring Marty Haggard. There are few musicians and singers who have such a revolutionary impact on the world of music as Merle Haggard. His lyrics and songwriting have influenced everything from bluegrass to rock ‘n roll – and his son Marty shares some of the insight and behind-the-scenes life of what it was like growing up with a world-famous dad. Marty Haggard performs real country music and also honors his legendary father, Merle Haggard. Marty shares his dad’s songs and his own personal stories of the past. Marty was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. Of course, everyone knows his Dad, Merle Haggard. Marty considers his dad the greatest singer/songwriter ever and I’m sure a lot of people agree with that. Growing up, Marty was able to travel with his dad and witness the writing and recording of all his great songs. He also had the opportunity to know many of the country greats, like Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell, and Johnny Cash, just to name a few. Accompanying Marty is a five-piece band that helps recreate the sounds and songs of Merle Haggard. With Marty’s remarkable similarity to his father’s voice, he entertains audiences in a 90 minute production that covers the lengthy career of his father. “A Show You Can’t Miss!” “With one of the most famous father’s in country music, Marty Haggard delivers the songs and stories about his legendary father’s (Merle Haggard) music – as only a member of the family could!” — Rolling Stone Don’t miss this family friendly show and use this opportunity to share and introduce this wonderful music to your friends, children and grandchildren. more info... | ||||||
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9/30/2023 | Fresh off Kane Brown's Drunk or Dreaming Tour, LOCASH is coming to Mtn Dew Park in Marion, IL on Saturday, September 30. LOCASH tickets are ON SALE NOW! Order Tickets Online ![]() Tickets are also available at the Mtn Dew Park Box Office, Monday-Friday, from 9 am-5 pm. For questions or to purchase tickets over the phone, call the Box Office at (618) 998-8499. more info... | ||||||
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10/4/2023 |
Continuing Education Offered: 1.50 HRCI and SHRM credits, 1.50 CLE per attendee request prior to event, and 1.50 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... | ||||||
10/4/2023 |
Starting August 30th and finishing November 1st. Wednesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at EThOs Small Business Incubator, Coworking Spaces, Training & Development, 504 Tower Square Plaza, Second Floor, Marion, Illinois. Today’s leaders must differentiate themselves and better connect with their teams, customers, and communities. You can inspire your team members in a way a paycheck never could. In this workshop series, you will:
Facilitated by Russell Williams, Maxwell Leadership Team Coach and Founding Director of EThOs @ The Citadel Enrollment is $250 per participant. EThOs Coworking members and Marion Chamber of Commerce members receive a rate of $225. The group is limited to twelve enrolled participants. The book The Eight Pardoxes of Great Leaders by Tim Elmore is required. Enroll at members.ethosmarion.org/ more info... | ||||||
10/5/2023 | LAUNCH THAT BUSINESSEquipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and ThriveThis 10-week offering is designed as a “Fast Track” business course for micro entities with home-based or small businesses. It will give entrepreneurs practical steps to register their businesses, making them a legal entity, as well as tips and tools to maintain their businesses. Through this course, participants will attend classes, complete assignments, and receive one-on-one mentorship from an SBDC Small Business Advisor to help them achieve their goal of opening or expanding a business. more info... | ||||||
10/5/2023 |
Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI, 3.00 SHRM, 3.00 HR Compliance Certificate Credit, and 3.00 Management/Supervision Compliance Certificate Credit. 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... | ||||||
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10/6/2023 | Ignite Your Well-Being: Join us for a transformative Women's Wellness Weekend, where you'll unlock the secrets to vibrant health, inner balance, and empowerment. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating activities, expert-led workshops, and empowering discussions. more info... | ||||||
10/7/2023 | DAVE CAPUT more info... | ||||||
10/7/2023 | Ignite Your Well-Being: Join us for a transformative Women's Wellness Weekend, where you'll unlock the secrets to vibrant health, inner balance, and empowerment. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating activities, expert-led workshops, and empowering discussions. more info... | ||||||
10/7/2023 |
Eric Johnson October 7, 2023 7pm Tickets: $19.99 – $89.99 Sponsored by : River Radio 95.1 STEVE FM Holiday Inn Express and suites Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably, E.J. says it best himself in sharing, “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” he explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with every new project.” During the Pandemic, the Grammy winning guitarist, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has been busy releasing weekly, donation-based, virtual “Mini-Lessons” benefitting Food Banks across the country and working in the studio on previously un-released tracks and new recordings. The currently untitled new record is scheduled for release later this year. Throughout his career, Johnson has approached music as a healing force, a way to enhance a listener’s consciousness, and conjure joy and inspiration. More than a year into the Pandemic, and because of the Pandemic, he reflects that this approach has become reinforced and more enhanced. The 2022 Treasure Tour will feature some of the previously un-released gems, some new songs, and some older favorites. His band will include Tom Brechtlein on drums, and Roscoe Beck on bass. more info... | ||||||
10/8/2023 | Ignite Your Well-Being: Join us for a transformative Women's Wellness Weekend, where you'll unlock the secrets to vibrant health, inner balance, and empowerment. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating activities, expert-led workshops, and empowering discussions. more info... | ||||||
10/10/2023 | Best Practices for Navigating the ADA Interactive Process Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI credits, 3.00 SHRM credits, 3.00 Nurse Case Management Credits, 3.00 CLE credits submitted upon request of attendee prior to event, and 3.00 Workers’ Compensation & Safety Compliance Credit. 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... | ||||||
10/11/2023 | Communication is Key! Getting your employees started out right - onboarding properly, stay interviews, continued communication throughout their employment and then offboarding/exit interviews, when they leave (start them happy, keep them happy even when they leave). From the hiring process to onboarding to performance reviews, mentoring/coaching and being a part of the team. This workshop will outline ways to assist your managers and supervisor with tools and ideas to help with communication and engagement. Our interactive discussion will wrap around listening, understanding our differences, communication and our expectations for our staff. Active management of our staff! Remembering that we play a huge part in their success! Topics covered will also include culture, generations and personalities. Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI, 3.00 SHRM, 3.00 HR Compliance Certificate Credits, and 3.00 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... | ||||||
10/11/2023 |
Starting August 30th and finishing November 1st. Wednesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at EThOs Small Business Incubator, Coworking Spaces, Training & Development, 504 Tower Square Plaza, Second Floor, Marion, Illinois. Today’s leaders must differentiate themselves and better connect with their teams, customers, and communities. You can inspire your team members in a way a paycheck never could. In this workshop series, you will:
Facilitated by Russell Williams, Maxwell Leadership Team Coach and Founding Director of EThOs @ The Citadel Enrollment is $250 per participant. EThOs Coworking members and Marion Chamber of Commerce members receive a rate of $225. The group is limited to twelve enrolled participants. The book The Eight Pardoxes of Great Leaders by Tim Elmore is required. Enroll at members.ethosmarion.org/ more info... | ||||||
10/11/2023 |
The Twenty Tour – Twenty Years – One Night October 11 7pm Sponsored by River Radio WSIL tv3 Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003. Both plucked from the relative obscurity of their hometowns in the South, the unlikely pair quickly became audience favorites instrumental in helping propel Idol to the top of the Nielsen ratings, nearly tripling the viewership of the previous season, and securing its place as one of the most consequential TV series in American history. Over 38 million viewers tuned in to hear the results of more than 124 million votes cast during their finale making it the most watched Idol episode in history and the highest rated regularly scheduled, live, non-sporting television episode of the 21st century. Combined they have recorded twelve albums, sold more than eight million albums worldwide, toured the country 14 times, starred together on Broadway, won four Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and have been nominated for two Grammys.
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10/12/2023 | LAUNCH THAT BUSINESSEquipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and ThriveThis 10-week offering is designed as a “Fast Track” business course for micro entities with home-based or small businesses. It will give entrepreneurs practical steps to register their businesses, making them a legal entity, as well as tips and tools to maintain their businesses. Through this course, participants will attend classes, complete assignments, and receive one-on-one mentorship from an SBDC Small Business Advisor to help them achieve their goal of opening or expanding a business. more info... | ||||||
10/12/2023 | Please Contact the Chamber office to join this group! more info... | ||||||
10/12/2023 | LEARN. DISCUSS. APPLY. Learn essential leadership principles and skills. Discuss them with other leaders. Apply them in your organization and with your teams. Make your reservation for lunch provided by Granny Puckett's at members.ethosmarion.org/events. $15 for a meal, dessert, and drink. The deadline for lunch orders is the preceding Tuesday at noon. Arrive before noon to pick up lunch and get your seat in The Foundation Room. The program begins at 12 p.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Networking before and after the program. LIMITED SPACE so reservations are REQUIRED for guaranteed seating. Walk-in's are welcome if space is available. EThOs Leadership is a professional growth program for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, managers, CEOs, teams, and all growing leaders provided by EThOs Small Business Incubator and Russell Williams Leadership. more info... | ||||||
10/12/2023 |
Johnny Lee Special Guest Mandy Barnett October 12 7pm Tickets: $39 – $109 Sponsored by River Radio Best Western Hotel – Marion The Marion Star O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
Country legend and Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Country Party”, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love,’‘ is announcing his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement that took the world by storm in the early 80s. Along with the announcement for the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour,’ Johnny Lee is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1983 Top 10 hit “Sounds Like Love,” which was written by Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black.
Lee is known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love.” Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Mandy has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Mandy’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.” Mandy’s “Sweet Dreams” album, released in 2011 on the Opry Music label and Warner Bros. digital, features Mandy’s renditions of songs previously recorded by Patsy Cline. Along with Cline hits like “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Faded Love,” and the album title track, Mandy offers stunning versions of Irving Berlin’s pop standard “Always” and the Mel Tillis-penned “Strange. more info... | ||||||
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10/14/2023 | Black Diamond Harley-Davidson, SIU Family Medicine, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Shawnee Health are teaming up to provide FREE, on-site breast exams and screenings at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 14 from 10 am-2 pm. more info... | ||||||
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10/18/2023 | Shawnee Preparedness and Response Coalition is holding the 11th annual Weathering the Storm Conference: An All Hazards Conference on October 18th, 2023 at The Pavilion in Marion, IL. This regional disaster and preparedness conference is open to the public and all agencies that would be involved in any disaster response in our region. EMS, EMA, Fire, Health Departments, Law Enforcement, Hospitals, Volunteer agencies, School Districts and more will be in attendance. The primary goal is to train, develop relationships, and collaborate on ways to keep the citizens within our region safe. The exhibition is an excellent opportunity to showcase your offerings to the more than 250 people that attend the Conference each year. We would be honored to have you join us in supporting our local emergency response and preparedness community members. Check out our website and the attached document for more information, and feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to working with you to help make our region even more Prepared, Not Scared! Forms more info... | ||||||
10/18/2023 |
Starting August 30th and finishing November 1st. Wednesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at EThOs Small Business Incubator, Coworking Spaces, Training & Development, 504 Tower Square Plaza, Second Floor, Marion, Illinois. Today’s leaders must differentiate themselves and better connect with their teams, customers, and communities. You can inspire your team members in a way a paycheck never could. In this workshop series, you will:
Facilitated by Russell Williams, Maxwell Leadership Team Coach and Founding Director of EThOs @ The Citadel Enrollment is $250 per participant. EThOs Coworking members and Marion Chamber of Commerce members receive a rate of $225. The group is limited to twelve enrolled participants. The book The Eight Pardoxes of Great Leaders by Tim Elmore is required. Enroll at members.ethosmarion.org/ more info... | ||||||
10/19/2023 | LAUNCH THAT BUSINESSEquipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and ThriveThis 10-week offering is designed as a “Fast Track” business course for micro entities with home-based or small businesses. It will give entrepreneurs practical steps to register their businesses, making them a legal entity, as well as tips and tools to maintain their businesses. Through this course, participants will attend classes, complete assignments, and receive one-on-one mentorship from an SBDC Small Business Advisor to help them achieve their goal of opening or expanding a business. more info... | ||||||
10/19/2023 | SIU Credit Union plans to host two more Free Shred Days at our branches in 2023! July 6 – Marion Individuals can bring up to 50 pounds of personal documents to be shredded on-site for free. Each Shred Day event is held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We will be implementing the following protocol: Examples of items that can be brought for shredding: more info... | ||||||
10/19/2023 | Join us for our annual Regional Chamber Luncheon where members from all southern Illinois chambers gather for networking and knowledge! This year we are proud to welcome the Illinois State Chamber and Illinois Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office as presenters. Clark Kaericher, Senior VP of Government Affairs, Illinois State Chamber and Deanna Verduin, Deputy Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will present on topics that could have a direct impact on your small business that include the availability of affordable group health care coverage and a retirement savings program. This year's event will be held at the Rend Lake College Event Center in Ina, IL. Thank you to our sponsor: WSIL TV3 more info... | ||||||
10/20/2023 |
Bruce in the USA October 20 7:30pm Tickets: $39 – $89 DYNASTY Entertainment LLC presents BRUCE IN THE USAThe World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s band! Sponsored by River Radio Best Western Hotel – Marion The Marion Star Dynasty Entertainment LLC and Marion Cultural & Civic Center are proud to announce “Bruce In The USA”. The most powerful and intense Bruce Springsteen tribute show on the planet is coming to Marion! Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tribute…This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show. Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in Legends “full scale” Las Vegas show. The great success in the famous Las Vegas show brought him to performances across the world, eventually evolving his character into the Bruce In The USA show. The Bruce In The USA Band consists of seasoned world class professional musicians. The show has hosted musicians from such acts/bands as Queen/Paul Rogers, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall and Oats, Joe Cocker, The Ojays, Aretha Franklin, David Cassidy, The Temptations, Slash… and so many more. This high end, powerhouse, band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level, making it the World’s #1 Tribute to the E Street Band’s musical legacy. To millions of diehard fans around the world, it’s Springsteen’s marathon, party-like performances that have elevated him to hero status. Bruce’s legendary concerts (in the largest arenas) sell-out within hours of their announced sale. For those even lucky enough to get a ticket, there was nothing that could fill the aching void in between Bruce’s long-awaited tours…until now! This is one show you Do Not Want to Miss! more info... | ||||||
10/25/2023 | ![]() Join the Regional Office of Education (ROE 21) for the 2023 Career Fair at the Pavilion in Marion on October 25th from 9 am - 2 pm. The purpose of this event is to connect students from 10 local high school students with employers and companies from across our region to spotlight employment opportunities and cultivate talent. To participate in this event, please register here: ROE 21 — 2023 Career Fair — Registration Form | Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board (siwdb.org) more info... | ||||||
10/25/2023 | Meeting for this year's APOGEE event. To join the group, please contact the Chamber office at 618-997-6311. more info... | ||||||
10/25/2023 |
Starting August 30th and finishing November 1st. Wednesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at EThOs Small Business Incubator, Coworking Spaces, Training & Development, 504 Tower Square Plaza, Second Floor, Marion, Illinois. Today’s leaders must differentiate themselves and better connect with their teams, customers, and communities. You can inspire your team members in a way a paycheck never could. In this workshop series, you will:
Facilitated by Russell Williams, Maxwell Leadership Team Coach and Founding Director of EThOs @ The Citadel Enrollment is $250 per participant. EThOs Coworking members and Marion Chamber of Commerce members receive a rate of $225. The group is limited to twelve enrolled participants. The book The Eight Pardoxes of Great Leaders by Tim Elmore is required. Enroll at members.ethosmarion.org/ more info... | ||||||
10/26/2023 | LAUNCH THAT BUSINESSEquipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and ThriveThis 10-week offering is designed as a “Fast Track” business course for micro entities with home-based or small businesses. It will give entrepreneurs practical steps to register their businesses, making them a legal entity, as well as tips and tools to maintain their businesses. Through this course, participants will attend classes, complete assignments, and receive one-on-one mentorship from an SBDC Small Business Advisor to help them achieve their goal of opening or expanding a business. more info... | ||||||
10/26/2023 |
SPEAKERS Dr. Jason Richardson - Session Title: Win the Day, Everyday! In this brilliantly edutaining 45-60 min presentation, World Champion athlete and Olympic Psychologist, Dr. Jason Richardson teaches us the neuroscience of belief and how you can use the Belief Matrix to coach yourself (team) in to better returns. You will also learn how to reprogram yourself (team) for more success. Jason will literally give you the important plays from his pro athlete playbook. Chastity Mays - Session Title: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Benefit Your Workplace Elijah Hamilton - Session Title: How to Foster a Startup Culture Within Established Organizations. Through real-life examples and case studies, we will provide practical strategies for building a culture of innovation, including encouraging risk-taking, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and empowering employees to take ownership of their work. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to create a startup culture within their own organizations. TICKETS Individual - $99.00 (event value $300)Group Rates: Special rates are available for groups of 4 or more. Please call the office to register your group.
HOUSEKEEPING NOTES After October 1st, event tickets will need to be paid for when they are reserved. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact the office. Registration and Payment Deadline is October 19th. Unpaid Invoices will not be allowed to attend. These new policies were put in place at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations.Tickets reservations can be changed through the Monday before the event. If your plans change the week of and you can't attend, we encourage you to send a co-worker or guest to represent your organization and network. Once we turn in our catering numbers on the 20th, limited tickets will be available and refunds will not be issued. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD This year's Transformational Leadership Award will be presented during lunch at the event. Nominations for the honor are now being accepted by email (director@marionillinois.com), phone at (618) 997-6311 or online. The criteria for the award are:
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10/28/2023 | ![]() Register your booth today! https://www.mpdspooktacular.com/how-to-volunteer more info... |