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| 3/1/2022 | Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a conversation around how local financial institutions can partner with the State of Illinois to drive small business growth and access to capital for minority owned businesses. Advantage Illinois provides low interest loans to small businesses in Illinois for start-up costs, working capital, equipment and inventory. Learn how your bank can participate in this program using your own underwriting standards and loan processes. Through the American Rescue Plan, the State Small Business Credit initiative (SSBCI), recently received an increase in funding to help bolster access to capital in Minority Communities, the only way we can be successful is through a robust banking network. more info... | ||||
| 3/2/2022 | Chamber Day, hosted by the Illinois Chamber for all Illinois chambers of commerce will resume in person March 2, 2022. This event in Springfield discusses business issues with state and local officials, Registration is handled by the Illinois Chamber. The Marion Legislative Committee usually attends this event. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Marion Chamber Office. more info... | ||||
| 3/2/2022 |  Do you love to scrapbook or want to learn? Join us every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30pm to learn new projects or work on ones you have already started!Each week, our teacher will have a new project to work on if you choose. No cost to attend. Masks must be worn inside at this time. more info... | ||||
| 3/8/2022 |
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| 3/9/2022 | Do you love to scrapbook or want to learn? Join us every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30pm to learn new projects or work on ones you have already started! Each week, our teacher will have a new project to work on if you choose. No cost to attend. Masks must be worn inside at this time. more info... | ||||
| 3/15/2022 |  Monthly Meeting of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee. Traditionally on the third Tuesday of month at noon. Agenda and location will be sent to committee members prior to the meeting.more info... | ||||
| 3/16/2022 |  Monthly Meeting of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee. Traditionally on the third Wednesday of month at 8 am. Agenda and location will be sent to committee members.more info... | ||||
| 3/16/2022 | Do you love to scrapbook or want to learn? Join us every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30pm to learn new projects or work on ones you have already started! Each week, our teacher will have a new project to work on if you choose. No cost to attend. Masks must be worn inside at this time. more info... | ||||
| 3/17/2022 |  Monthly Meeting of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee. Traditionally on the third Thursday of the month at 8 am. Agenda and location will be sent to committee members prior to the meeting.more info... | ||||
| 3/17/2022 |
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| 3/18/2022 |  Planning meeting for the Leadership Marion program. This group meets monthly to plan quarterly projects geared around leadership development and the development of the workers of tomorrow. To join this committee, call the office.more info... | ||||
| 3/18/2022 |  Come and enjoy a good dinner and experience the friendliest atmosphere in Southern Illinois.All you can eat: Fillet and Fiddler, Ice Tea or Coffee Sides include: Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, Okra, Hush Puppies, Wedge Fries, & Rolls Adults: $13 Children (6 - 10): $10 Cash giveaways throughout the evening. more info... | ||||
| 3/21/2022 |
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| 3/23/2022 | Do you love to scrapbook or want to learn? Join us every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30pm to learn new projects or work on ones you have already started! Each week, our teacher will have a new project to work on if you choose. No cost to attend. Masks must be worn inside at this time. more info... | ||||
| 3/24/2022 |  Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is teaming up with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to host the 3rd annual Problem and Compulsive Gambling Symposium on Thursday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. CEUs are available.“March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. And, Centerstone is honored to host this free event with an exciting lineup of speakers to start conversations about gambling disorder issues and educate those in attendance about prevention, treatment and recovery services available,” said Angela Quigley-Ragland, clinical coordinator at Centerstone. This training has 4 hours of continuing education approved for IL LCPC / LPC, IL LCSW / LSW, and IL Nursing (LPN, RN, APN) under IDFPR Professional Counselor CE License No. 197.000263 and IDFPR Nurse CE Sponsor License No. 236.000184. Participants will need to attend the entire symposium to receive CEUs; no partial credits will be given. The event is free and open to the public. All participants must register online at https://bit.ly/032422. more info... | ||||
| 3/24/2022 |  Reversing The Exodus: Strategies for retaining & attracting talent to your communityPresentation & Panel Discussion Organized by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the City of Marion and EThOs Small Business Incubator & Coworking Spaces This workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 24th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the new offices of Man-Tra-Con Corporation and Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission located at 3117 Civic Circle Blvd near Target in Marion. For more information on the program or if you need special accommodation in order to participate, please contact Susan Odum at sodum@illinois.edu. Registration for the workshop is required at the following https://go.illinois.edu/ReversingtheExodus or by typing go.illinois.edu/ReversingtheExodus into your Internet browser. more info... | ||||
| 3/25/2022 |  Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding (SES) & Home of Veteran Equine Therapeutic Services (VETS) are bringing back their popular Hog Raffle Fundraiser. Proceeds benefiting SES programs including VETS - "Improving Quality of Life through the Healing Power of Horses".$10 per Ticket 1st prize ½ Hog and a Chest Freezer (approx. value $675) 2nd Prize ½ Hog (approx. value $375) Pasture raised processed hog from Big Muddy Hog Drawing March 25, 2022 Call Rachelle for tickets at 618-922-3983 | ||||
| 3/25/2022 | 
MAGPIE MARKET DAYS – SPRING 2023 VINTAGE MARKETJoin us for our Spring 2023 Vintage Market! This event is completely indoors and hosts over 80 high end vendors from all over the US!Shop from vendors of Vintage, Handmade, gourmet, repurposed, salvage & MORE! Food trucks and live music all three days! Hours: Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Admission: $10 Friday/ Saturday $5 Sunday Admission is good for reentry all weekend! Kids 12 and under are FREE! Parking & shuttle service are free! more info... | ||||
| 3/25/2022 |  This event will be on March 25th from 8 am to 11:30 am during a Marion High School half day. Students will be visiting the Career Fair during their PE period. We'll have 7 sessions of around 100 students each, each session will be about 25 minutes. Participant booths include a table and 2 chairs. Electricity available. Registration Deadline is March 18th. Students will get help filling out applications, learn how to dress professionally, career information, how to build professional social media contacts, and talk to business owners and leaders about job availability in our community. This event will also feature the MHS Entrepreneur Showcase, spotlighting student booths. To engage students, we encourage you to have giveaways for students (branded items, candy, etc.) or a raffle item to encourage student participation. more info... | ||||
| 3/25/2022 | Details TBA more info... | ||||
| 3/25/2022 | Come and enjoy a good dinner and experience the friendliest atmosphere in Southern Illinois. All you can eat: Fillet and Fiddler, Ice Tea or Coffee Sides include: Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, Okra, Hush Puppies, Wedge Fries, & Rolls Adults: $13 Children (6 - 10): $10 Cash giveaways throughout the evening. more info... | ||||
| 3/26/2022 |
Save time by emailing or calling ahead to receive paperwork by email: (618) 529-4110 or office@sestherapy.com What You Will Learn
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| 3/28/2022 -3/29/2022 |  JALC is offering a 10 hour OSHA certified course on March 28th and 29th from 8 am - 2 pm. Registration deadline is March 18th.For registration information, please contact: Paul Crawford Coordinator of Corporate Occupational Safety & Health Training OSHA Outreach Instructor Center for Workforce Development John A. Logan College Work: 618-985-2828, x, 8597 more info... | ||||
| 3/28/2022 | Meeting of the Grad Spree Committee. Packet will be shared prior to meeting. To join this group, please contact the office. more info... | ||||
| 3/29/2022 |  Join the Marion Ministerial Alliance for their upcoming Lenten Community Service on March 29th at 6:30 pm at Union Street Arts. This week's host is Churros & Chocolate Faith Community.Light refreshments following the worship service. more info... | ||||
| 3/29/2022 |  Illinois Chamber of Commerce Online Event! Marion Chamber Members enjoy the member rate for this webinar.This webinar will cover the obligations contained in the new law, what employers should do now to prepare and how employers can be compliant with the Equal Pay Registration Certificate application filing and related equal pay obligations. more info... | ||||
| 3/30/2022 | Do you love to scrapbook or want to learn? Join us every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30pm to learn new projects or work on ones you have already started! Each week, our teacher will have a new project to work on if you choose. No cost to attend. Masks must be worn inside at this time. more info... | ||||
| 3/31/2022 |  Illinois Chamber of Commerce Online Event! Marion Chamber Members enjoy the member rate for this webinar.This webinar will will address tips for effectively curbing suspected employee abuse of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, including: certification and recertification; monitoring, tracking, and exhausting edibility; and investigating use. more info... |
Events available for Registration... 12th annual Marion Chamber Foundation Bass Tournament 4/28/2024 register for this event... Grad Spree 2024 Sponsorship Support 5/16/2024 register for this event... 2Q 2024 Sexual Harassment Training 5/23/2024 register for this event... 2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo 7/20/2024 - 7/21/2024 register for this event... |
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Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an informational webinar to learn about the $3.5 million investment to accelerate local economic recovery initiatives. Through the launch of the first phase Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Development (RISE), a local and regional planning grant opportunity, the State will offer competitive grants to help local governments and economic development organizations (EDOs) create new regional or local plans to promote economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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