August 2

7pm

Tickets: $39 – $79

Treat yourself to a memorable night of fun and nostalgia with this feel-good concert!

Great idea for your group night out – grab your family, friends, girlfriends, sports club or neighbours and enjoy all the memories that come along with a setlist of Houston’s greatest hits: I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Queen of the Night’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and mor.

Book now to secure the best seats in the house.

*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston

Biography

Belinda Davids  (solo extended version)

Born 1976, Belinda Davids started life in the small coastal town of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, where her musical family of seven children spent much of its time in church, singing and surrounded by gospel music. Enduring youth as a ‘coloured’ girl in a difficult, apartheid-ridden South Africa, Belinda found solace and empowerment in music – it was an equalizer, of sorts, for someone so devoid of equality in her life and surroundings, an expression and a pastime that needed no resources, no special education, no permissions, just her own God-given voice.

Her talent was glaringly apparent from an early age. Still to this day she has never had vocal training and is blessed with a 4-octave vocal range, putting her in the company of such vocal luminaries as Minnie Riperton, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Freddie Mercury. She began performing professionally at just 14 years of age and became technically adept at many genres but her true love has always been R&B; her childhood inspirations included Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and of course the one artist who has had the biggest impact on her life – Whitney Houston.

Belinda’s introduction to her soon-to-be idol was the track ‘Hold Me’ which Houston recorded with Teddy Pendergrass, and which became one of the first LPs Belinda ever owned. She was innately drawn to Houston’s musical style which resonated with the same modest familial values and gospel influences that pervaded her own upbringing.

Belinda sang Whitney’s music at every chance: at family gatherings, talent competitions and to friends whilst playing on the street. Like many young girls at that time her bedroom walls were plastered with posters and magazine cut-outs of the icon. Whitney’s influence was so strong it inspired everything from Belinda’s dress sense to her hairstyles. She included Whitney songs in every set she performed. As a young adult she joined the club circuit and was constantly compared to her icon.

In the mid 90’s Belinda caught the eye of record executives at Tusk Records and they worked together on the eponymous original album Belinda Davids. Three of the songs on this album, which Belinda also wrote, were released as singles: ‘This I Swear’, ‘This Is My Life’ and ‘We Go Together’. The latter was number one on the RiSA charts in South Africa for six weeks.

Belinda promoted her album all over South Africa for a number of years at various hotels, clubs & cabarets. She was the opening act for many international artists when they visited South Africa including Michael Jackson’s History tour, The Manhattans, The Temptations and Peaches and Herbs. 

Years after her debut album, Belinda decided to travel abroad to expand her music career, which took her to Dubai, London and Hong Kong to perform in major hotels and clubs. The influence of Whitney was still undeniable; during a performance at a hotel in Hong Kong the similarity was such that the audience stopped the concert and demanded she sing acapella to prove she wasn’t lip-syncing.

After many years on the road Belinda settled in Los Angeles in 2009 to focus on getting her solo career back on track. In L.A she collaborated with R&B singer and producer Sam Salter on a couple of solo tracks, but she was mostly in demand as a backing vocalist and worked for some of the biggest names in Pop and R&B at the time, including Keyshia Cole, Monica, Johnny Gill, Kelly Price and Keri Hilson. Her incredible voice, versatility and model-good looks saw her become highly sought-after in this field; she made appearances on The Jay Leno Show and The George Lopez Show and mixed in celebrity circles.

But Belinda eventually chose to put her career on hold and return to her homeland in 2011 to be with family and concentrate on raising her two sons.

Shortly after however, in 2013, fate knocked. John Van Grinsven, creator and producer of Showtime Australia’s The Greatest Love of All,was on his final round of global auditions to find a star for the new production and Belinda managed to nab a last-minute audition. What had once been a hindrance for her was now a blessing – Belinda beat almost 15,000 other hopefuls to take the marquee role.

Touring began almost immediately and demand has grown exponentially ever since. The show has now performed across much of the globe including the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Lithuania, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia and South Africa.  

In 2017 Belinda’s profile reached new heights when she won the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing TV talent program, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, and later that year gave a rousing performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ on Fox TV’s iconic, long-running talent show Showtime at the Apollo, hosted by Steve Harvey. Both performances continue to gather millions of views online.

In the UK in 2018, Belinda reached another milestone as a performer when she debuted a special orchestral concert series of The Greatest Love of All and sang accompanied by The National Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in some of the continent’s most iconic venues, including the Hammersmith Apollo.

Be an Engaging Speaker & Communicator Summer Workshop Series

Engage, Impact, and Inspire People with Your Message.

• Speak from conviction
• Prepare your content and yourself for speaking
• Find and use your personal and communication strengths
• Focus on your audience and connect
• Tell better stories
• Read the room and create energy and anticipation
• Add value to people
• Inspire people to take action

Do you have questions about what type of small business owner or non-profit leader you are and which hats you wear?  Are you wondering how to hire the right person for your needs?  Should you hire friends and family?  Which tests, assessments and indexes are most useful?  These are just a few questions that Daniel L. Bishop will answer in this workshop, " Introduction to Human Capital: A Basic Introduction to the Mind".  This presentation will help business owners and non-profit leaders understand themselves, their employees, suppliers and customers.  He will cover multimodal hijacking, the Triune Brain, Awareness Layers and give some hints on how you can find the right people for the right seats.  

Dainel L. Bishop is an eminent business value growth advisor, total wealth financial planner and integrative exit planner.  He has completed many advanced education programs and currently holds the CFP, CEPA, CPBA and CDAA.  He helps small business owners grow value, fix profit leaks, reduce risk and pay less in taxes/fees with Advice-Only oversight.

This is a free workshop.  Bring your lunch and eat while you learn.  The workshop is from 12:00-1:00, question and answer time from 1:00-1:30.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of bidding, camaraderie, and support at the FFA Live Auction! This annual event brings together our local community and FFA enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned bidder or new to the auction scene, this event offers something for everyone.

The FFA Live Auction is not only a chance to acquire unique items but also an opportunity to empower the future leaders of our agricultural community. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Marion FFA Chapter, supporting their educational programs, scholarships, and initiatives.

Event Highlights:
Live Auction: Get ready to place your bids on a wide range of exciting items! Our experienced auctioneer will keep the energy high as you compete for your favorite items. Keep an eye out on this page for details about items to be auctioned.
Food and Refreshments: BBQ plate lunches, snacks, and beverages available for purchase at the event. Stay energized and hydrated as you engage in the excitement of the auction.

Networking and Community: Connect with fellow FFA supporters, local farmers, business owners, and community members who share a passion for agriculture and education. Expand your network and strengthen relationships with like-minded individuals.

Admission:
Entry to the FFA Live Auction is free, and all are welcome to attend. However, we encourage you to bring your generosity and bidding spirit to contribute to the success of this event. Your support will directly impact the lives of FFA members and help shape the future of agriculture.

Donations & Sponsors:
If you would like to contribute items to the auction or serve as a sponsor, please contact Heather Pulley at [hpulley@marionunit2.org or 618-993-8196. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated and will make a significant difference in the success of the event.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let's come together to make a positive impact on the future of agriculture. We look forward to seeing you at the FFA Live Auction on Saturday, August 5th!

SUPPORT Marion FFA on their July 2024 Ireland Trip

In July of 2023, several students from the Marion FFA Chapter are taking the trip of a lifetime! Students and chaperones will embark on a 10 day excursion across Ireland to participate in hands on experiences to l earn more about agriculture, world culture, and themselves. In an effort to offset the expenses associated with this trip, the FFA is hosting a Live Auction at 1pm on Saturday, August 5th at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. We are excited to partner with Taylor Auction Services for this event as they have over 80 years of experience in the agricultural auction industry and are huge supporters of the FFA! We are seeking sponsors as well as donations to use as auction items at this event. Learn More...
 

Illinois temporary staffing agencies are already highly regulated under the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. New legislation passed under House Bill 2862 goes leaps and bounds further in the regulation of temporary labor, and will change the entire landscape of the use of temporary labor in all industries throughout Illinois. One of the most significant changes is the new requirement that after 90 days of an assignment to a client by the staffing agency, the temporary worker must be paid at the same rate and provided the same benefits as the client’s comparable regular employees. User clients must now submit their direct employees’ pay and benefit data to the staffing agency upon request in order to ensure compliance with the new mandates. There are also substantial new safety obligations to know and understand. The bill is expected to be signed into law any day and has an effective date of July 1, 2023. If signed into law after July 1, then the bill would become effective upon the Governor’s signature. Join Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC for a timely 90 minute discussion on the key components of the law and what employers and staffing agencies need to know in order to stay in compliance.

Continuing Education: 1.50 HRCI, 1.50 SHRM, 1.50 CLE per attendee request prior to the event, and 1.50 HR & Management/Supervision Compliance. 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®.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Monthly Membership Luncheon on August 8th, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Program starts at noon. (Food service begins as 11:30 AM.) 

Cost - $15 for Chamber Members, $20 for guests/non-members

Luncheon Menu - Provided by Heartland Regional Medical Center.
BBQ Chicken with homemade BBQ sauce, Green beans, Au gratin Potatoes, Roll, Dessert 

• Pre-Program Slideshow featuring Chamber and Member Upcoming Events / Programs (email items to programs@marionillinois.com)
• Welcome from Chamber Leadership & Invocation
• Luncheon Sponsor Presentation
• Luncheon Program
• Sister City Trip Presentation
• Chamber Updates
• Member Network and Updates

This month's program will focus on concerns facing our senior / retirement community. This includes health challenges, financial topics, and how businesses interact with seniors in regards to employment, commerce, and social concerns. This concerns face most of our business community first hand, or secondary as caregivers, employers, or providers. Our program moderator is Deborah Hogg, Community Education Manager at Hospice of Southern Illinois. Additional panelists includes:

• Kimberly Barr, Chief People Officer at The Voyage Senior Living
• Tim Daniels, Attorney at Daniels Law Offices
• Jill Graskewicz, Executive Director at the Marion Senior Citizens Center
• Melise Oakley, Community Education Coordinator II at Hospice of Southern IL
•  Joni Ross, Owner of Binkley-Ross Funeral Home

Learning how to work with and manage difficult people at your job is a necessary skill. No matter where you work, you're likely to encounter colleagues/employees with different opinions, work methods and ideological practices than yours. This disconnect can occasionally lead to conflict at work. Working through this conflict can be difficult. Dealing with this requires both tact, strength, and patience.This workshop will help with understanding the best ways to work with those who work differently than you. We will discuss why some of your colleagues/employees may be difficult to work with and provide 8 strategies for working with difficult people. We will strive to present ideas to help keep your workplace a more positive and enjoyable environment. Elaine Hand, Owner of Innerview Inc., will discuss steps to help you effectively manage challenging relationships and ensure more understanding and success in your workplace.

Continuing Education: 3.00 HRCI, 3.00 SHRM, and 3.00 HR & Management/Supervision Compliance Certificate Credit. HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that the Illinois Chamber of Commerce meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

Be an Engaging Speaker & Communicator Summer Workshop Series

Engage, Impact, and Inspire People with Your Message.

• Speak from conviction
• Prepare your content and yourself for speaking
• Find and use your personal and communication strengths
• Focus on your audience and connect
• Tell better stories
• Read the room and create energy and anticipation
• Add value to people
• Inspire people to take action

August 11 & 12 – 7:30pm

August 13 – 2pm

Tickets: $20

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.  Come join Skyline Creek as we celebrate the 80th year of this American classic!

August 11 & 12 – 7:30pm

August 13 – 2pm

Tickets: $20

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.  Come join Skyline Creek as we celebrate the 80th year of this American classic!

Join the NWTF Little Egypt Longbeards for their annual fundraiser to benefit their youth mentorship programs!  Tables are going fast and the prizes are going to be hard to beat! Learn more on the event website!

Check out sponsorship and donation opportunities!!

Age Divisions
_____Petite Miss – 5 to 6 Years ($75 entry fee)
_____Junior Miss – 7 to 9 Years ($75 entry fee)
_____Preteen Miss – 10 to 12 Years ($75 entry fee)
_____Teen Miss – 13 to 16 Years ($75 entry fee)
_____Miss Hub of the Universe – 17 to 22 Years ($100 entry fee)
_____Optional Photogenic ($20 entry fee)

Rules And Information
1. There will be five age divisions in the pageant that are listed above. Age divisions are subject to change and at the discretion of the pageant director, based on number of entries.
2. Contestants will compete in the areas of private interview with the judges, on stage contestant introduction, expressive wear model (ages 5 to 16) or fitness/active wear model (ages 17 to 22), formal model, and on stage question. Examples of expressive wear model are outfits that express the contestant’s personality, talent, or hobbies such as a sports uniform, dance outfit, etc. Short dresses will be worn for on stage contestant introductions.
3. Private interviews with the judges will be scheduled by age division the morning of the pageant. The times will be posted at least a week before pageant day.
4. There will be an optional photogenic competition for each age group. A winner will be awarded for the photogenic category in each age group.
5. Photogenic photos will be submitted online to the pageant director and will be uploaded to the Facebook event page and judged online. Photos can be professional, snap shot, black and white, or sepia. Photogenic awards will be given out during the age group awards ceremony.
6. The winner of each age division will be awarded a cash prize, crown, sash, and trophy. Runner ups will also be awarded cash prizes in the Miss age division.
7. The pageant will begin at 1:00, with contestant introductions first, followed by expressive wear or fitness active wear model, and formal model last. Contestants will compete in order of ages youngest to oldest.
8. All contestants will need to arrive to register and check in at a scheduled time. There are restrooms and a changing area available to change clothes.
9. A photo of the contestant should also be submitted to the director for the purpose of online display on the event page when the entry fee is paid. This does not have to be the same photo as your photogenic entry photo.
10. Entry fees are listed on the entry form. Entry fees can be paid online with Venmo or Cash App. Entries will be accepted until March 19, 2023. No entries will be accepted after March 19, 2023 NO EXCEPTIONS!
11. Unsportsmanlike conduct and drama will not be tolerated. The pageant director has the authority to reject an entry due to this behavior or ask spectators or contestants to leave the premises. Contestants and their parents are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
12. This pageant will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at The Pavilion in Marion.
13. Each contestant will be required to sell a minimum of 10 raffle tickets at $10.00 each. You may sell more than 10 tickets. Ticket money and names and phone numbers of those who purchased tickets must be turned in to the pageant director no later than Sunday, March 26, 2023.
14. We will be partnering with and raising money at the pageant for the charity, Fighting Cancer Today. Each contestant will submit a photo to the pageant director for a People’s Choice award that will be given in each age group and determined by whoever collects the most money. Money will be collected at the pageant in containers and contestants will also be able to collect money ahead of time for this award. All of the money collected will be donated to Fighting Cancer Today.
15. There will be a $5.00 admission fee at the pageant. Children under the age of 10 years old, contestants, and visiting royalty will be admitted free.
16. Winners of this pageant will have the opportunity to participate in community service activities, special events, and local parades.
17. There will be no refunds on entry fees unless this pageant is canceled. Pageant postponement, rescheduling, sickness, emergencies, etc. does not constitute a refund. NO EXCEPTIONS!
There is additional information for the Miss contestants. Please contact us for this additional information. 

August 11 & 12 – 7:30pm

August 13 – 2pm

Tickets: $20

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.  Come join Skyline Creek as we celebrate the 80th year of this American classic!

Meet fellow business owners, work teams, and community leaders and network over lunch.  It is a relaxed atmosphere and lunch will be delicious. Bring your business cards and meet someone new.  Our featured Eats@EThOs is Little Nashville Cafe.  Don't miss this opportunity to try this new restaurants cuisine. They will be serving Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese, Mediterranean Turkey Melts, Cuban Sandwich, Brisket & Fig Flatbread and Kale & Macaroni Salad. Lunch is $10 cash or card or pay online at members.ethosmarion.org/events. 
 

Puppy Pals

August 19

6pm

Tickets : $15 – $25

A Howling
Good Time!

Puppy Pals is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy this performance appeals to children of all ages. 

Our cast of performers and stunt dogs delight and dazzle audiences of all ages, with high energy excitement from beginning to end. During the Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show you will witness some of the most incredible dog stunts and behaviors ever performed by man’s best friend. The experience has amazing dog tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, backflip dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind!

Most employers have an employee handbook, but many have not reviewed and updated it in years. Laws are ever-changing, so are you certain your handbook complies with current laws? Will your handbook stand up to investigation by the DOL, EEOC or NLRB? Will your handbook be a source for problems in your next employee lawsuit or government audit? Employment laws and regulations are in constant flux, which means that every few years, you need to re-examine your handbook and give it a proper evaluation. Amundsen Davis will provide an up-to-date discussion on updating your employee handbook. Join Jeff Risch as he directs you through effectively utilizing an employee handbook and points out common employee handbook mistakes that could be damaging to your business. This seminar will include a digital download of the Illinois Chamber’s Model Employee Policies for Illinois Employers Book authored by Amundsen Davis, LLC.

Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI credits, 3.00 SHRM credits, 3.00 CLE credits submitted per prior request, and 3.00 HR & Management/Supervision Compliance Certificate Credits.

"The Power of Corporate Purpose, Values and Principles" is being led by Shannon Taylor.  He is a partner with The Partnering Group and former Vice President at Procter & Gamble. Shannon has a wealth of knowledge and we are so thankful he is willing to share some of it with us.

Organizations are often greater than just the product or service they provide.  They have a purpose and exhibit values and principles that govern the way they operate. This presentation will provoke you to define these for your organization to increase your organizations's performance and impact.

This is a free workshop. Register members.ethosmarion.org/events. 

The 2023 Southern Illinois Legislative Summit will take place on August 24th at the Pavilion. This event is an informative discussion between Federal & Springfield leaders, local elected officials, and the Southern Illinois business community. Attendees share lunch, information, and political awareness of issues facing our area.

Elected officials are encouraged to attend and present about programs and efforts that impact the Southern Illinois region. Members of the media are included in this event and attendee questions will be screened before the Q&A session.

Dunbar Music Group

presents

Steven Curtis Chapman

August 25

7pm

Tickets: $39.99 – $99.99

Sponsored by

River Radio

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

 In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five GRAMMY®Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified® Gold or Platinum albums to his credit.

In his career, he has collaborated with and had his songs recorded by other renowned artists in the Christian music world including BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Amy Grant, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Geoff Moore, and others. His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Billy Dean, Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Lauren Alaina. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story.

His new album, Still, is filled with entirely fresh, life-giving songs for the masses. The album includes the title track, “Don’t Lose Heart,” “I’m Alive,” and many more.

He is also the recent recipient of the BMI Icon Award. Given to him in June 2022, Chapman is the first Christian music songwriter to receive the honor, joining an elite list that includes Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Sting. 

Along with touring the world, Steven Curtis Chapman has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning and This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, E! Entertainment, The Today Show, Fox & Friends, and The Tonight Show among others, along with appearing in the pages of People Magazine, Billboard, Parents Magazine, and more. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans. 

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY AUGUST 7, 2023 

Welcome to Marketing Unleashed, the first Southern Illinois small business masterclass designed to equip you with the latest and most effective strategies to harness the power of today's marketing tools. We understand that staying ahead in the fast-paced world can be challenging for small businesses. That's why we've curated a dynamic lineup of industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who will share their insights and experiences, providing you with practical knowledge and actionable steps to implement for your business. Marketing Unleashed is also an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and expand your business connections. 

This is an in-person, no-cost, masterclass that will take place at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center at SIU on Monday, August 28. Check-in begins at 7:45am with various workshops throughout the day, ending with a Networking Mixer at 4:30pm. (Full Schedule and speakers TBA)

The event will provide attendees with an extensive learning experience:

• Workshops on social media, SEO, video marketing, analytics, lead generation, e-commerce, AI and more

• Lunch provided 

• Keynote Speaker - Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director for the Illinois State Office of Tourism

• Take home materials

• Networking Mixer - Sponsored by Arthur Agency and Office of Innovation Economic Development at SIU

Follow this event on Facebook: (1) Marketing Unleashed - Creative Strategies for Small Business | Facebook

For disability accommodations, please call 618-453-5738. For more information about the event call 618-536-2424.

Thank you to our sponsors: Carbondale Tourism, Office of Innovation and Economic Development, Arthur Agency

Centerstone will host Poverty: Cycles of Risk online training on August 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. CT via Zoom. CEUs are available and there is no charge to attend.

“This training will teach you about poverty, underlying conditions of poverty and the impact it has on our communities, as well as ways to make a difference in your community,” said Hannah Chapman, Centerstone Trauma, Treatment and Training (CT3) Trauma Training and Care Coordinator.

Objectives of the training include:

• Gain a deeper understanding of how poverty and related conditions often reinforce each other
• Awareness of your attitudes and beliefs about poverty and the people who live in it
• Understanding the underlying conditions of poverty and the impact on our communities
• Discuss ways you can make a difference in your community

The presenter will be Rachel Chruszczyk with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois.

This training has 1.5 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.

To register, visit https://centerstone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gQUzfqNdRNi30hrgE3nfEQ#/registration. For more information, contact Chapman at Hannah.Chapman@Centerstone.org.

This training is sponsored by Centerstone’s CT3 program.

Problematic employees are one of the most frustrating costs of doing business. The obvious question is: "How does an employer get rid of a problematic employee while protecting itself from future legal action?" Most employers go straight to the quick fix – terminating an employee's employment. Too often, however, employers get caught in the trap of terminating an employee's employment before adequately addressing performance and disciplinary issues.

Continuing Education: 1.50 HRCI, 1.50 SHRM, 1.50 CLE per attendee request prior to event, and 1.50 HR and 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®.

Be a Next Generation Leader Fall Workshop Series
Fresh strategies and a new mindset for today's leaders.

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:

• Learn how today’s team members require a combination of different qualities from their leaders than they did in even the recent past;
• Grasp the importance of eight key paradoxes that are critical for next-generation leaders to put into practice right now;
• Be inspired by historical and modern-day leaders who lived the eight paradoxes; and
• Understand how you too can lead with the eight paradoxes, guiding you to emotional and social intelligence that resonates with your teams and leads to outstanding collaborative results.

Join certified coach, CEO, and workplace expert Angela Holmes as she leads you from employee mindset to the entrepreneurial mindset.  In this session you will learn the value in your past story, present story and future story as you move closer to achieving your goals.  This session is for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, founders and creators but all are welcome to attend.  

This is a free workshop.

We will provide practical advice for claiming and documenting sales tax exemptions; as well as discuss exemptions and documentation
requirements for sellers and purchasers. Plan to join Keith Staats, Executive Director of Illinois Chamber's Tax Institute for this
presentation!

Continuing Education:1.00 HRCI, 1.00 SHRM, 1.00 CLE per attendee request prior to event, 1.00 CPE, and 1.00 HR and 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®.