Featuring National Speakers
& Local employer Panels!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

THE PAVILION

This session will update participants on recent decisions impacting severance agreements, non-competes, employer work rules, independent contractor relationships, expanded remedies for unfair labor practices, and employee misconduct to name a few. It will also provide insight into possible additional changes to expect later this year regarding employer conduct in the face of union organizing campaigns, bargaining obligations related to employee discipline, the use of company email, challenges to employer productivity monitoring and potential expansion of joint employer liability.  Join, Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment Attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C., and Grant Pecor, Labor and Employment Attorney at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, as they discuss the NLRB’s ever expanding labor agenda.

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.

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.

You’re a new manager! Your challenge now is to prove you are a competent and trustworthy manager who is admired by their team, peers, and senior management. Your success will now be measured by your ability to lead, the success of your team, their performance, the professional growth of each member of your team and your own development.

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

Dunbar Music Group presents

Eric Johnson

October 7, 2023

7pm

Tickets: $19.99 – $89.99

Sponsored by :

River Radio

95.1 STEVE FM

Holiday Inn Express and suites

 Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably, E.J. says it best himself in sharing, “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” he explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with every new project.” 

During the Pandemic, the Grammy winning guitarist, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has been busy releasing weekly, donation-based, virtual “Mini-Lessons” benefitting Food Banks across the country and working in the studio on previously un-released tracks and new recordings. The currently untitled new record is scheduled for release later this year. 

Throughout his career, Johnson has approached music as a healing force, a way to enhance a listener’s consciousness, and conjure joy and inspiration. More than a year into the Pandemic, and because of the Pandemic, he reflects that this approach has become reinforced and more enhanced. 

The 2022 Treasure Tour will feature some of the previously un-released gems, some new songs, and some older favorites. His band will include Tom Brechtlein on drums, and Roscoe Beck on bass. 

Best Practices for Navigating the ADA Interactive Process
We will go over how to recognize when an employee needs a reasonable accommodation, steps employers should take to comply with the ADA interactive process including meetings with the employee, and forms employers can use to assist with the process.
Strategic use of Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Claims
We will discuss the role of medical evidence at each phase of a workers’ compensation claim, types of medical evidence that can be used, legal restrictions on the use of medical evidence, and strategic considerations regarding how, when, and why to use different types of medical evidence.

Continuing Education Offered: 3.00 HRCI credits, 3.00 SHRM credits, 3.00 Nurse Case Management Credits, 3.00 CLE credits submitted upon request of attendee prior to event, and 3.00 Workers’ Compensation & Safety Compliance Credit. HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that the Illinois Chamber meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Monthly Membership Luncheon on October 10, 2023 at the Knights of Columbus. 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 the Knights of Columbus.
Fried Chicken and sides. Sweet tea & unsweetened tea & 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 spotlight and provide insight on the facets of customer service and being a good consumer in today's economy. Speakers include: :

• Brian McHugh with Edward Jones, Facilitator
• Ashlee Spiller with visitSI
• Jon Wofford with Watermark Auto Group
• Dr. Sev Ulu with Southern Illinois University 
• More to Come!

Luck of the Draw Raffle: $200
Thank you to Farmers State Bank

AISIN Group works with almost every OEM globally, which means the vehicle you drove or rode in today is likely equipped with Aisin parts or technology.

Communication is Key!

Getting your employees started out right - onboarding properly, stay interviews, continued communication throughout their employment and then offboarding/exit interviews, when they leave (start them happy, keep them happy even when they leave). From the hiring process to onboarding to performance reviews, mentoring/coaching and being a part of the team. This workshop will outline ways to assist your managers and supervisor with tools and ideas to help with communication and engagement. Our interactive discussion will wrap around listening, understanding our differences, communication and our expectations for our staff. Active management of our staff! Remembering that we play a huge part in their success! Topics covered will also include culture, generations and personalities.

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

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.

Ruben and Clay

The Twenty Tour – Twenty Years – One Night

October 11

7pm

Sponsored by

River Radio

WSIL tv3

Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003. Both plucked from the relative obscurity of their hometowns in the South, the unlikely pair quickly became audience favorites instrumental in helping propel Idol to the top of the Nielsen ratings, nearly tripling the viewership of the previous season, and securing its place as one of the most consequential TV series in American history. Over 38 million viewers tuned in to hear the results of more than 124 million votes cast during their finale making it the most watched Idol episode in history and the highest rated regularly scheduled, live, non-sporting television episode of the 21st century. Combined they have recorded twelve albums, sold more than eight million albums worldwide, toured the country 14 times, starred together on Broadway, won four Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and have been nominated for two Grammys.

Twenty | The Tour will highlight the music that made Ruben & Clay American Idol favorites and
household names. From Clay’s iconic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s
soulful single ”Sorry”, join America’s favorite odd couple for an unforgettable evening of music
and memories, spanning two decades, delivered as only these true superstars can.

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.

Dynasty Entertainment presents

Johnny Lee

Special Guest Mandy Barnett

October 12

7pm

Tickets: $39 – $109

Sponsored by 

River Radio 

Best Western Hotel – Marion

The Marion Star

O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar

Country legend and Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Country Party”, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love,’‘ is announcing his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement that took the world by storm in the early 80s. Along with the announcement for the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour,’ Johnny Lee is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1983 Top 10 hit “Sounds Like Love,” which was written by Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black.

Country legend and Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee is embarking on his final tour this week. Lee is heading out on the Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour with dates lined up through the end of the year, including residency dates at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre in Branson in April, May, September, October and December.

Lee is known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love.” 

Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Mandy has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Mandy’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.”

Mandy’s “Sweet Dreams” album, released in 2011 on the Opry Music label and Warner Bros. digital, features Mandy’s renditions of songs previously recorded by Patsy Cline. Along with Cline hits like “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Faded Love,” and the album title track, Mandy offers stunning versions of Irving Berlin’s pop standard “Always” and the Mel Tillis-penned “Strange.

Monster Trucks Most Wanted is an exciting and thrilling show unlike any other including Monster Truck Skill Competitions, FMX Freestyle (Jam Session), Snowmobile Freestyle, Monster Truck Races, FMX Best Trick, Snowmobile Freestyle BackFlip, Monster Truck Freestyle, and Razor Backflips. The astonishing speed, sound, fury, and gravity-defying capability of these colossal 12,000-pound machines will have fans on the edge of their seats.

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.

SIU Credit Union plans to host two more Free Shred Days at our branches in 2023!

July 6 – Marion
Oct 19 – Carbondale East

Individuals can bring up to 50 pounds of personal documents to be shredded on-site for free. Each Shred Day event is held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 

We will be implementing the following protocol:
*All people bringing items to shred are asked to stay in their cars.
*Hand sanitizer will be available.
*As we’ve done in recent years, we’ll be accepting non-perishable donations to share with one of our local food pantries.

Examples of items that can be brought for shredding:
*Credit Union / Bank Statements and Old Checks
*Medical & Insurance Forms
*Anything with your Social Security number on it
*Retired Tax Forms (over 3 years old)
*Credit Card Statements

Join us for our annual Regional Chamber Luncheon where members from all southern Illinois chambers gather for networking and knowledge!

This year we are proud to welcome the Illinois State Chamber and Illinois Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office as presenters. 

Clark Kaericher, Senior VP of Government Affairs, Illinois State Chamber and Deanna Verduin, Deputy Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will present on topics that could have a direct impact on your small business that include the availability of affordable group health care coverage and a retirement savings program.

This year's event will be held at the Rend Lake College Event Center in Ina, IL.  

Thank you to our sponsor: WSIL TV3 

Register Today! Mount Vernon, IL Chamber Events (southernillinois.com)

Dynasty Entertainment presents

Bruce in the USA

October 20

7:30pm

Tickets: $39 – $89

DYNASTY Entertainment LLC

presents

BRUCE IN THE USA

The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s band!

Sponsored by 

River Radio 

Best Western Hotel – Marion

The Marion Star

Dynasty Entertainment LLC and Marion Cultural & Civic Center are proud to announce “Bruce In The USA”.

The most powerful and intense Bruce Springsteen tribute show on the planet is coming to Marion!

Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tribute…This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show.

Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in Legends “full scale” Las Vegas show. The great success in the famous Las Vegas show brought him to performances across the world, eventually evolving his character into the Bruce In The USA show.

The Bruce In The USA Band consists of seasoned world class professional musicians. The show has hosted musicians from such acts/bands as Queen/Paul Rogers, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall and Oats, Joe Cocker, The Ojays, Aretha Franklin, David Cassidy, The Temptations, Slash… and so many more. This high end, powerhouse, band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level, making it the World’s #1 Tribute to the E Street Band’s musical legacy.

To millions of diehard fans around the world, it’s Springsteen’s marathon, party-like performances that have elevated him to hero status. Bruce’s legendary concerts (in the largest arenas) sell-out within hours of their announced sale. For those even lucky enough to get a ticket, there was nothing that could fill the aching void in between Bruce’s long-awaited tours…until now!

This is one show you Do Not Want to Miss!

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.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Marion program is excited to bring back its annual leadership event and introduce you to APOGEE.  This event will continue to inspire attendees with innovative speakers and engaging breakout sessions.  We are excited to present this content in a 100% in-person environment.  APOGEE will be presented in Southern Illinois on Thursday, October 26th at The Pavilion.  APOGEE begins at 9 am and concludes at 3 pm. Doors open at 8 am for registration. 

Continuing Education Units will be provided by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce - will be announced in the fall. 

This live leadership development event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Elizabeth Strusz.  
 

SPEAKERS

Dr. Jason Richardson - Session Title: Win the Day, Everyday!
Presentation Description: Here is the deal, every success and failure can be traced back to a belief. The problem is most people don’t even realize their brain is operating from a faulty premise! Good news… It’s TOTALLY possible to build a bigger, better, stronger belief (one that helps you win more, play better, and live happier!) Are you ready to uncover the one thing that is holding you back?

In this brilliantly edutaining 45-60 min presentation, World Champion athlete and Olympic Psychologist, Dr. Jason Richardson teaches us the neuroscience of belief and how you can use the Belief Matrix to coach yourself (team) in to better returns. You will also learn how to reprogram yourself (team) for more success. Jason will literally give you the important plays from his pro athlete playbook.

Chastity Mays - Session Title: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Benefit Your Workplace
Presentation Description: In the presentation we will discuss how creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace has huge benefits. Striving for better DEI practices can positively impact creativity, productivity, and collaboration. DEI has the potential to increase sales, increase customer base and increase profits. DEI is the right thing to do and it also makes good business sense. Companies that fail to take steps to prioritize DEI find themselves behind their competition, unable to attract and retain workers and struggle to meet goals. This presentation will discuss these ideas and more for the benefit of the Southern Illinois region and beyond.

Elijah Hamilton - Session Title: How to Foster a Startup Culture Within Established Organizations.
Presentation Description:In this presentation, we will explore the concept of fostering a startup culture within established organizations. We will discuss the benefits of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, such as increased innovation, agility, and adaptability. We will also examine the challenges that established organizations may face when attempting to create a startup culture, such as resistance to change and bureaucratic processes.

Through real-life examples and case studies, we will provide practical strategies for building a culture of innovation, including encouraging risk-taking, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and empowering employees to take ownership of their work. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to create a startup culture within their own organizations.

TICKETS

• ​Groups of 4 to 9 can attend at $75 per person.
• Groups of 10 or more can attend at $65 per person. 

HOUSEKEEPING NOTES

• Go above and beyond what is required in service of others
• Are committed to lifting and building people
• Enroll other people in her/his vision
• Lead right where they are – at home, at work or in their community
• Are making a difference and inspiring others to make a difference
• Does not have to be a member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce