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.

LAUNCH THAT BUSINESS

Equipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and Thrive 

This 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.

Kre8ive Arts Academy

presents

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

September 8 & 9 – 7pm

September 10 – 2pm

Tickets: $15 – $20

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Monthly Membership Luncheon on September 12, 2023 at the Illinois National Guard Armory. 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 Cold Blooded Smokehouse.
Rosemary Garlic Steak Kababs & Hawaiian Chicken Kababs.
Redskin Mashed Potatoes w/au jus
Summer Salad with mixed greens, berries, and mandarin oranges
Apple turnovers with bourbon honey drizzle
Sweet tea & unsweetened tea & pink lemonade. Iced water.

Event Agenda

• 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
• Chamber Updates
• Member Network and Updates

Join local speakers that will be spotlighted at this year's 2023 APOGEE Leadership Event:

• Elizabeth Strusz, 2023 Facilitator
• More to Come!

LUNCHEON SPONSOR: Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation
The Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation, established in 1982, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and serves as a main component of fundraising for the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. While this premier facility is an entity of the City of Marion, many aspects of the center are not funded via city revenue. The foundation exists to fill the gap in funding. As a result of our membership and generous supporters throughout the years, the foundation has been able to generate funds on behalf of the Cultural and Civic Center allowing for improvements that might not otherwise be possible. Improvements in the past have included lighting, sound, fixtures, and concession equipment upgrades.

As a community we are extremely fortunate to have a facility of this caliber in our area. The foundation would love to see you join our efforts to ensure that the Cultural and Civic Center flourishes for many years to come and allow future generations the opportunity to perform and attend Southern Illinois' finest Cultural and Fine Arts venue! Learn More...

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.

Employers routinely hire and terminate employees. Before terminating employees, though, employers should be aware of the potential wrongful discharge claim. This webinar will provide an overview of the types of wrongful discharge claims that employers in Illinois may be exposed to and the circumstances in which they may arise. We will also cover strategies and best practices that employers may adopt for avoiding wrongful discharge claims.Join Julieta Kosiba and Anthony Lucchesi, attorneys at HeplerBroom, LLC, as they provide information on how to avoid costly mistakes resulting in wrongful discharge claims.

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®.

Join us (and share with your members too!) for a webinar on the Illinois Secure Choice: What Small Business Owners Need to Know about the IL State Law September 13 at 2:00 p.m. 

Illinois state law now requires that every private-sector employer that has been in business for at least 2 years and that had 5 or more Illinois employees last year must offer their own qualified retirement plan or facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program. In this session, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will cover the specifics of the state law and provide an overview of how Illinois Secure Choice works and how easy it is for businesses to facilitate retirement savings for their employees. This session, led by Christine Cheng and Jaimee Niles, is open to chamber professionals and chamber members.

Bios: Christine Cheng serves as Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. In her role, she oversees implementation and expansion of Illinois Secure Choice to improve retirement savings access for private-sector workers, helping to ensure that more Illinoisans can retire with dignity. Jaimee Niles is the Illinois relationship manager for Ascensus, the third-party administrator for the Illinois Secure Choice program. In her role, she is the key point of contact for employers as they learn about and facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice program. Her focus is to both educate and support employers throughout the onboarding and administration process of the program and be a resource to employees who want to better understand their savings opportunities so they can make an informed decision about their participation in the program.

Register here or copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-mqpzIrE9O4-a7rwnODg6jnkZZJSTWB into your browser.

LAUNCH THAT BUSINESS

Equipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and Thrive 

This 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.

• PTSD/Substance Abuse
• Homeless Program/Peer Support
• Whole Health/Community Engagement, and more...

• Terry Prince, Director, IL Department of Veteran Affairs
• Dr. Jeffrey Bates, Deputy Director, Veterans Crisis Line
• Jerry Beyer, former Coroner, McCracken County
• And more...

We in the SIU College of Business & Analytics are excited to invite you to our upcoming Fall 2023 College of Business & Analytics Career Fair which will be on Thursday, September 14th where you will have the opportunity to interact with the entire College of Business & Analytics student population.

Registration Details:

• Sponsorship $500: Along with registration for the College of Business & Analytics Fall 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

*Sponsorship Registrations will be limited to only 10 organizations*

• Registration $350
• Early Bird (Register Before July 7) $300
• Non-Profit/Governmental Organization $100

Registration will include:

• Lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 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

We look forward to you joining our career fair!

• PTSD/Substance Abuse
• Homeless Program/Peer Support
• Whole Health/Community Engagement, and more...

• Terry Prince, Director, IL Department of Veteran Affairs
• Dr. Jeffrey Bates, Deputy Director, Veterans Crisis Line
• Jerry Beyer, former Coroner, McCracken County
• And more...

WBVN Presents

Mark Schultz

Birthday Concert

September 16

7pm

Tickets: $12

Skyline Creek Productions

presents

Last In Line

with special guests PARALANDRA 

September 17

7pm

Tickets: $35 – $65

Skyline Creek Productions presents LAST IN LINE (feat. original DIO members) – Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath), Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), Andrew Freeman (The Offspring)

LAST IN LINE: Featuring Original DIO members. Come experience DIO classics, like “HOLY DIVER”, and “RAINBOW IN THE DARK”,  performed by original members of the band, as well as new originals from their new project which are sure to blow you away! 

Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – thealbum from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing at #1 on the Billboard Heat-Seekers Chart. Initially, the release had been preceded by tragedy when bassist Jimmy Bain unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68 on January 23, 2016. Last In Line, honoring what they knew would be Bain’s wish to keep the band moving, brought in renowned bassist Phil Soussan (ex-Ozzy Osbourne) and committed to sustained touring in support of the album, hitting festivals, headlining clubs, and sharing the stage with metal luminaries such as Saxon and Megadeth. 

In late 2017, the band gathered in L.A. to start the recording of the second album, which was produced by the band members and Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End: machine, ex-Dokken), who also produced the debut album. Having really gelled as a band while touring in support of the debut album, the songwriting came readily to the members. They’ve created a record that shows a big progression in sound, while immediately being recognizable as Last In Line thanks to Vinny Appice’s rhythms, thunderous bass from Phil Soussan, amazing vocals from Andrew Freeman, and the roaring guitars of Vivian Campbell. 

“The musical style of ‘II’ is different from ‘Heavy Crown’, but it wasn’t something that we planned to do,” explains Vivian Campbell. “Phil is a more intricate player than Jimmy was and that, together with the natural growth and development of the band led us to the songs on the album. As always, we simply started to jam on ideas and see where they led us. But it’s fair to say that the songs on this album sound more developed, with more parts and more experimentation than the songs on ‘Heavy Crown’. The first album set a tone, but on ‘II’ we developed that idea and took it to the next logical stage.” 

Drummer Vinny Appice, on the sound of the new record and song writing process, says “I always sound like me. Viv and I have been playing together for years and have the same feeling, pulse and attitude. Now with Phil on bass, he allows a more melodic approach on the bassparts making the songs even more interesting. He fits in perfectly being from the same musical family and time as me and Viv. Mr. Freeman sings from his soul and completes the band’s sound with his melodies and amazing range.”

He continues, “the songwriting process was the same as DIO’s ‘Holy Diver’. First, we have fun writing together. We get in a room and jam on riffs and chords until we hit on something good,then continue to build it into a song. Andy puts his magic on it and it all works out very well.” Asked about the first single ‘Landslide’, Vocalist Andrew Freeman Says, “’Landslide’ was the first song we wrote for this record. It was really easy to write as all of the parts fell into place quickly.The title ‘Landslide’ is a metaphor relating to the day to day struggles that we all go through as people. Trying to keep on course when dealing with adversity, manipulation through media and leadership. It’s meant to inspire strength and resolve.” Phil Soussan says about how it was joining Last In Line, and the development of the songs, “It was refreshing to be able to write songs in such an organic fashion – by jamming and developing ideas as a group, without bringing in preconceived songs – something I haven’t done for ages. The result was a true collaboration, a concept that is so rare these days! Vinny has a unique style of drumming that, beyond keeping beats, inspires riffs and arrangements and Vivian has a way of playing that has a conviction to every note. He is able to turn every riff into a signature. Andrew was creative and unrestricted, focusing his contemporary influences into vocal stylings and hooks that are outside the classic rock clichés. He is very much a perfectionist. Beyond trying to remain true to Jimmy’s playing and to the heritage of the relationship between Viv and Vinny, everyone was completely open to exploring any possible idea. I am honestly prouder of our efforts on this album than anything in which I have been involved in for a very long time.  With ‘II’ I would like to think that we have stretched out from ‘Heavy Crown ’to test some uncharted waters…. the evolution of Last in Line!”

The Collingsworth Family

September 18

7pm

Tickets: $25 – $55

About The Collingsworth Family

Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family. 

Since their first engagement together as musicians for a church camp in Petersburg, Michigan in August, 1986 until now, the ministry God has given Phil & Kim has expanded and flourished until it is a full-time livelihood that involves their entire family. Their boundaries of influence have expanded until they have sung and played all over the United States (as well as internationally) into their 36th year of ministry. Their constant, persistent attention to cutting-edge arranging, musical excellence, and a proper balance of spiritual emphasis are the keys to success God has helped them tap. 

Phil & Kim’s actual base of ministry began during their college days. Phil is a 1986 graduate of God’s Bible School & College, Cincinnati, OH. This is the famous, 100+ year old college that is well-known within Christian education ranks for having been the American college where Oswald Chambers (“My Utmost For His Highest”) taught. Phil also completed professional trumpet studies at College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati and earned a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree with a double major in trumpet performance and music education. Kim attended Union Bible College, Westfield, IN where she was very instrumental in arranging most of the music that was performed by the college’s traveling music groups.  

Since that time, many ministry opportunities have come across their pathway. They have always maintained a public performance ministry, which for the first fourteen years included doing music presentations for church camps and extended-length revival campaigns. They have also held the positions of Ministers of Music, Hobe Sound Bible Church, Hobe Sound, FL; Director, Music Division, Union Bible College, Westfield, IN; and Phil was Dean of Enrollment Management at his Alma Mater, God’s Bible School & College, Cincinnati, OH. 

In January, 2000, Phil & Kim transitioned to a new, all-concert ministry. They began recording professionally and currently utilize America’s top-selling choral arranger, Bradley Knight (Dallas, TX) as their primary producer. This new emphasis began to expand their boundaries rapidly. Their home has seen the addition of four children across the years and the children are now very actively involved in the ministry. Their two oldest daughters are quite proficient on the violin and play at each of their concerts. Their entire family sings together in an ensemble. Kim is well-known for her phenomenal mastery of the piano and the extraordinary talent God has given her is a part of each concert, as well as trumpet solos from Phil.  

On February 1, 2019, they signed an exclusive booking agreement with JEFF ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES of Hendersonville, TN, which now represents them in all personal appearances. Then, on April 12, 2021, The Collingsworth Family signed a recording agreement with Gaither Music Group, Nashville, TN which now markets their recordings internationally, both digitally and physically, via GMG’s agreement with UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP/CAPITOL CHRISTIAN as exclusive distributor.  This new agreement also added The Collingsworth Family to appear regularly on the GAITHER GOSPEL HOUR’s internationally syndicated television shows, distributed to more than a dozen commercial television networks.

Their ministry is featured regularly on the nation’s largest gospel music syndicated radio program, The Gospel Greats with Rodney Baucom.  Their music is also regularly featured on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio’s Enlighten Channel 65, GMT (Gospel Music Television), The DayStar Television Network, INSP, and is featured each year, at Christmas, in prime-time specials on the Trinity Broadcasting Television Network. The Collingsworth Family has appeared on many of the Gaither’s Homecoming Series live concert events around the nation, making appearances with  the Gaithers in some of their largest venues in the US and Canada, as well as taping many of their filming events at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN; The Billy Graham Library, Charlotte, NC; and at their hometown studio, Alexandria, IN.  The CFam Personal Appearance Schedule shows the broad appeal their family emphasis has, performing in all types of venues across the US, the Cayman Islands, Sweden, Norway, Canada, etc.  They annually make appearances at The Brooklyn Tabernacle, Brooklyn NY; The Billy Graham Training Center, Asheville, NC; Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon, CA; and at many festivals and celebrations such as The Great Smokies PraiseFest, Sevierville, TN; Branson PraiseFest, Branson, MO; The National Quartet Convention, Pigeon Forge, TN; Gaither’s Family Fest, Gatlinburg, TN; etc.

The rapid expansion they have seen occur with the transition to an all-concert ministry is a direct result of the emphasis they have placed on the power of prayer. Each Tuesday evening, they hold a private prayer meeting in their home for the specific purpose of praying for the salvation of their children and the expansion of their ministry. Since the beginning of these weekly prayer meetings in 2000, the doors of opportunity for ministry have opened to them, crossing all evangelical denominational boundaries. Phil & Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. 

Register HERE for the Fall Job and Internship Fair on September 19th from 10a to 2p

The Career Development Center invites employers to campus for our 2023-2024 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.

Fall 2023 

• Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - Registration HERE
• On-Campus | 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Conducting Witness Interviews, Managing the Uncooperative Witness, and Assessing Witness Credibility

Christina Hynes Mesco, The Prinz Law Firm, will instruct attendees in methods of evaluating testimony for credibility purposes. This webinar will benefit HR personnel, in-house and general counsel, external personnel who regularly conduct investigations, and anyone else involved in determining who did what at work.

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®.

Meet fellow business owners and network over lunch.  It is a relaxed atmosphere where you can share about your business one on one or with a small group.   Bring your business cards to exchange, meet someone new and enjoy a delicious lunch. 

Our featured Eats@EThOs is A Taste of Bev.  She will wow your tastebuds and can caterer your next business luncheon or holiday party.

Lunch is $10 cash or card.

 The menu will consist of the following:

• Chicken Salad
• Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches
• Veggie Sandwiches
• Assortment of Salads (including A Taste of Bev Salad)
• Assortment of Breads & Crackers
• Fresh Fruit w/Dips
• Fresh Veggies w/ Dip
• Dessert

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®.

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.

LAUNCH THAT BUSINESS

Equipping Entrepreneurs with what they need to Launch and Thrive 

This 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.

Employment discrimination cases often start as“just another day at the office.” Supervisors,managers, and workplace leaders, therefore,play an important role in preventing or mitigating these issues if they know what to look for and how to handle matters when an issue arises. This workshop will cover a wide range of topics including:

• Update on new laws that impact Illinois employees and employers
• Delve into anti-harassment training including bystander issues
• Discuss "reasonable accommodations" under the ADA
• Evaluate ongoing issues related to cannabis
• Consider how to best manage issues as they arise, including workplace investigations

Continuing Education Offered: 4.00 HRCI, 4.00 SHRM, 3.75 CLE credit per attendee request prior to event, and 4.00 HR & Management/Supervision Compliance Certificate Credits. HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms thatthe Illinois Chamber meets the criteria forpre-approved recertification credit(s) for anyof HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR®and PHR®.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce will hold its 39th annual Golf Scramble at Kokopelli. on Friday, September 22nd (Note, this is a change from our traditional Thursday date). Participants enjoy networking, delicious food, and interactive games and contests. Proceeds from this event fund projects tied to the Chamber's mission (Ex: Marion youth outreach and continuing education for adults) and operation expenses. 

This year's event will be a 1 flight format and a tee off time of 10:15 am.  The $10,000 putt will take place at 10 am and the Black Diamond Aviation Ball Drop will be between 3 - 4 pm before the awards ceremony.

• SKINS entry and 4 mulligans
• Use of the range, green fees, golf cart rental
• Lunch from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. 
• Insulated bag provided by First Southern Bank
• Drink Ticket and Oasis Beverages
• Automatically registered for Scramble Contests
  • Automotive Dollar Hole-in-One
  • $10,000 Putting Contest 
  • Hole-in-One Prize Games
• Additional games and contests provided by our Live Hole Sponsors!

Marion Cultural and Civic Center

presents

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

September 22

7pm

Tickets: $35 – $85

Option of a “THE COUNTRY STAR” VIP PACKAGE:” Meet and Greet package for $200 – Select the VIP option when buying your ticket to secure one of the 40 meet and greets available.

“THE COUNTRY STAR” VIP PACKAGE”: includes:

-admission to a private pre-show event at the venue featuring a two-song performance by Marty and the Superlatives, along with a Q&A Storytelling session with Marty and Band. 

– *One VIP Laminate and Lanyard. 

– * Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping 

– * Exclusive Signed VIP Poster 

– * VIP Experience will begin approximately one hour prior to doors. 

• The venue will reach out with specific details prior to the event.

Sponsored by

River Radio

WSIL TV3

Marty Stuart is a five-time GRAMMY-winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, platinum recording artist, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Americana Music Association, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, photographer, musician, and songwriter. Since starting out singing gospel as a child, Stuart has spent over four decades celebrating American roots music. His teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in the ’70s were followed by six years in Johnny Cash’s band in the ’80s, and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the ’90s. Recently, The Country Music Association announced the induction of Marty Stuart into the Country Music Hall of Fame’s class of 2020 in the Modern Era Artist category.  In addition, Stuart is raising awareness for The Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music (MSCCM) in Philadelphia, Mississippi which will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of country music through live musical performance and educational programming. More details here: www.congressofcountrymusic.org. 

Illinois wage and hour laws continue to cause Illinois employers headaches!Too often, Illinois employers are simply deducting from their employees wages incorrectly, which then leads to lawsuits or IDOL investigations that the employer must defend or quickly settle. This webinar will go through each Illinois law and the various regulations, providing specific steps for Illinois employers to be in compliance when deducting from an employee’s paycheck, such as, when equipment is damaged, wage assignments, expenses, and other common deductions that get employers in hot water. Illinois employers can finally have confidence in properly deducting for their employees’ wages. Join Dykema’s Sean Darke for this webinar as he provides guidance on how employers can comply with Illinois wage and hour laws and avoid the time and expense of lawsuits or IDOL investigations!

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®.

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.

Dynasty Entertainment presents

Chubby Checker’s Dance Party

Starring

Chubby Checker

September 28

7pm

Tickets: $49 – $99

Sponsored by 

River Radio 

Best Western Hotel – Marion

The Marion Star

O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar

Dynasty Entertainment LLC is proud to announce “Chubby Checker’s Dance Party” starring Chubby Checker and The Wildcats are coming to Marion Cultural & Civic Center on September 28^th!

Chubby Checker is one AMAZING musician!  His shows are historic throwbacks to the origin of Rock and Roll with EVERY song being a classic!!  As he performs one of his iconic songs the place always goes up for grabs.

This will be a very Special night has Chubby will hold a Dance Contest – join Chubby on stage and dance to “The Twist” for a chance to win $100 prize, plus VIP tickets to another upcoming Dynasty Entertainment Show and a Gift Certificate for dinner at O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar! Judging the contest will be Chubby Checker and 2 local well known guests to be announced the night of the show. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes!

Crowds are usually a mixed age because Chubby Checker crosses all age barriers with his music. It’s like a fine piece of art that gets handed down generation to generation. Chubby’s appearance hasn’t changed much either. He is the iconic entertainer with the big personality. Still today he gets everyone on their feet for the majority of his shows! Chubby injects happiness to his crowd like most others cannot.

Billboard honored Chubby Checker in 2008 by proclaiming that “The Twist” is the # 1 Record of all time, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. That was reiterated in the Magazine again, in 2013 & 2015.

For the First time ever, The Twist has been refurbished from the Original Master Tapes – Remixed & Mastered. The New Release of Chubby Checker’s “The Twist,” has all the vibe of the original 45. The big difference is in the Sonics, which exhibits a Sound that’s up to date for the digital era & just plain Rockin’ on the Big Speakers or on an iPhone.

In 1962, “Pony Time” was a #1 hit that was on the charts for 16 weeks, and Chubby starred in two movies: “Don’t Knock the Twist” and “Twist Around the Clock.” For the first time in record history, “The Twist” re-entered the charts and, by January of 1962, it was #1 again on the Billboard charts. Chubby Checker merchandise was everywhere: t-shirts, shoes, ties, dolls, even chewing gum! More huge hits followed: “The Fly,” “Let’s Twist Again,” “The Limbo Rock, “and he won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance. He is the only act to ever have 5 albums in the top 12 at the same time.

A Rock and Roll piece of history!

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This 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.

Dynasty Entertainment

presents

The Highwaymen Live

September 29

7:30pm

Tickets: $39 – $69

DYNASTY ENTERTAINMENT LLC

Present

The Highwaymen Live

A Musical Tribute Show

Sponsored by 

River Radio 

Best Western Hotel – Marion

The Marion Star

The Marion Cultural & Civic Center and Dynasty Entertainment LLC are excited to be bringing 

The Highwaymen Live Tribute show to the Marion Cultural & Civic Center on September 29^th!

Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. You will watch in amazement as each song, one hit after another is sung just as if you were seeing the original band perform. 

This 90 minute show is full tribute to the greatest country stars – Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson and features upbeat, honky-tonk hits like Ring of Fire, Dukes of Hazard, On the Road Again & Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys. Michael Moore as Willie, August Manley as Waylon and Cliff Wright as Cash have each been performing their solo tributes to their respective artist for years and are considered by many to the best in the world. 

Now all 3 have come together so you can relive “The Highway” one more time.

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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.