Ribbon Cutting for Oasis Outdoors – Home Center in Marion
Friday, February 3 – Ribbon Cutting & Open House 4-6 PM
 
The Black Diamond Family of Businesses invites you to join us as we celebrate the opening of Oasis Outdoors – Home Center. Located just north of Target, at 3119 Civic Circle Blvd. in Marion, Oasis Home Center offers a huge selection of appliances, electronics, countertops, cabinets, commercial and residential flooring and more from the area’s largest selection of manufacturers.

Guest Speakers:

Karen Mullins and Jared Garrison – Marion Chamber of Commerce

Mike Absher – City of Marion Mayor

Rich Huskey – Oasis Home Center General Manager and Operating Partner

Rodney Cabaness and Shad Zimbro – Owners
 

Appetizers and drinks provided by The Turn at Kokopelli Charcuterie board, Veggies and dip, BBQ sliders, Lil’ smokies, Beer, wine and water

• Welcome
• Programming sneak peek (5-10 min)
• Introductions by attendees (be prepared to talk about your business!)
• Discussions to talk about focused issues.

Struggling to get your employee exposed to OSHA standards?  Do you find it difficult to allow your workers two days away from the job to attend the OSHA 10-hour course?  John A. Logan has a solution that will minimize the time necessary to educate your workers on OSHA’s standards and help them see the value in working safely. 

This one-day course will cover topics such as:

• Walking & Working Surfaces
• Fall Protection
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Electrical Safety
• Ergonomics
• Hazard Communications
• Emergency Action Plans
• Material Handling
• Machine Guarding
• Bloodborne Pathogens

This courses will be held at John A. Logan College’s Extension Center in DuQuoin, IL.  This course is FREE!  Pre-registration is required.

EVENT AGENDA:
Welcome from Chamber Leadership & Invocation
Luncheon Sponsor Presentation
Luncheon Program
Quick update from the Chamber Committees
Member Network and Updates

PROGRAM: Panel Discussion on Workforce Retention featuring: 

• Kim Barr, Chief People Officer at The Voyage Senior Living
• Michelle Hamilton, Associate Dean for Workforce and Community Education at John A Logan College
• (more to be announced)
   

Luck of the Draw Raffle: Pot is currently $1078

Thank you to Ashley Gott and Brian McHugh of Edward Jones for co-sponsoring this round of Luck of the Draw.  Their support creates greater winnings, so make sure and take part to further support the Chamber Foundation.

 
 

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This Month's Luncheon Sponsor

GFI Digital is a full service provider of office technology. From Sharp and Ricoh multi-function printers to our experts in IT, we have what it takes to make and keep technology simple for your business. GFI Digital is a single vendor solution to create efficiencies in every aspect of office technology.

 

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Housekeeping Note:
If your plans change and you can't attend, please call the office by noon the day before the luncheon. We encourage you to send a co-worker to represent your organization and network, otherwise you will be billed for your lunch. (Our catering numbers are traditionally finalized the Friday before the luncheon.) 

• Canned Soups
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Stuffing
• Mac and Cheese
• Pasta Sauce
• Canned Meats/Fish (Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Vienna Sausages, etc.)
• Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Salad Dressing, Mayo, etc.)

The Vintner’s Table | An Intimate Winery Tour & Tasting Experience

February 18, 2023 – Two Time Slots Available |  12:30pm |  3:00pm

Elevate your tasting experience.  Join us for a 45 minute guided tour and tasting with Blue Sky Vineyard winemaker, Karen Hand.  Sample a selection of 4 premium wines, including limited release and small production selections.  You’ll enjoy one of our favorite wine and food pairings and leave with a better appreciation of Shawnee Hills wines.

Sign up today.  Tickets are limited to 12 guests per time slot. 

$20 per person | $15.00 for Wine Club Members

WINE CLUB MEMBERS:  Please email or call Brandy for reservations.

618-995-9463

The Career Development Center invites employers to campus for our 2022-2023 Job and Internship Fairs.

Our fairs attract both undergrad and graduate majors seeking internships and career positions. Ranked among the top 5 percent of all U.S. higher education institutions for research, our students are making an impact in Southern Illinois and around the globe.

• Tuesday's, September 20, 2022 & February 21, 2023
• On-Campus | 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NOTE: K-12 education majors, and SIU law and medical school students, do not attend this event. 

Registration Includes 

• Networking Reception
• 6’ table and two chairs, registration for two reps
• Continental breakfast, box lunch, and beverages throughout the day
• Free parking and unloading/loading assistance
• Table cover and name tags not included (we're eco-friendly)

Employer Rates

• Non-Profit - $100
• Government Agency - $250
• New Employer - $300
• Early-Bird - $375 (Jan. 13)
• Regular - $400
• Same-Day - $450
• Electrical Service - $25
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• Deadline to be included in the employer list sent to faculty to be announced.
• Employer lists are available to students in real-time via Handshake.

Registration 

Travel and Lodging 

The SIU Carbondale campus is approximately 100 miles from St. Louis, 200 miles from Nashville, TN and 300 miles from Chicago. Hotel accommodations can be made in Carbondale or Marion, IL (approximately 16 miles east of Carbondale and off of Interstate 57). We encourage you to make your lodging arrangements early.  Hotel discount rates are available in Carbondale.

SIU Safety Protocols

Masks are optional for campus visitors at this time. Please review our Saluki Safety protocols before arriving.

Questions?

Please contact us at 618-453-2391 or careerdevelopment@siu.edu.

The Marion VA is hosting the 1^st Black History Federal Career Workshop on February 21st. The reason for this workshop is that many unemployed Veterans and civilians have a hard time navigating through the USA jobs process which disqualified them for positions. This workshop is geared to assisting Veterans and Civilians with applying for Federal jobs on USA JOBS and providing pointers to make the process as successful as possible.

This is not a Job Fair Event, simply assisting them and answering questions. If you are interested in setting up a resource table at this event please contact Patricia McPhail at (618) 997-5311 ext. 55041 or Patricia.McPhail@va.gov.

Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Time: 12pm – 4pm

Location: 3117 Civic Cir Blvd Suite B, Marion Il. 62959   

Sponsored by:

• Marion VA Minority Veteran Program
• IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security)
• MAN-TRA-CON Corporation
• American Job Center Southern Illinois

I have gotten approval from the Director to conduct these for every special observance. Our Director is on fire for our Veterans and I love it, so please try to come out and assist me with giving our Veterans a helping hand!!!!

There are many types of trusts, capable of helping you accomplish a variety of goals. Elder Law Attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers will review the most common types of trusts, how they work and the benefits they provide to families.

You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to attend this FREE webinar.

We look forward to seeing on Friday, February 24th. Complete the form below to register.

• Sponsorship $500: Along with registration for the College of Business & Analytics Spring 2023 Career Fair, your organization receives the following:
• Targeted communication to students featuring the company and its opportunities
• Featured on all communication with students
• Featured on all electronic signage in the College of Business & Analytics
• Highlighted on the College of Business & Analytics Newsletter which is distributed to all current students, alumni, and faculty/staff

• Registration $350
• Non-Profit/Governmental Organization $100

• Lunch from 11:00 - 12:00 will be included where you can interact with Faculty and Staff
• Free Parking at the SIU Student Center
• 6' Table and Chairs
• Beverages & Snacks throughout the day