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Events available for Registration...

Member Luncheon May 2024: Social Marketing & Personal Branding
5/14/2024 - 5/14/2024
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Grad Spree 2024 Sponsorship Support
5/16/2024
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2Q 2024 Sexual Harassment Training
5/23/2024
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2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo
7/20/2024 - 7/21/2024
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Events in the month of May 2024
DateEvent
5/1/2024
Southern Illinois netWORKers is a group to help support small businesses in networking. We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at Tower Square Pizza and it starts at 11:45.  

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5/2/2024
 -5/4/2024


Calling all riding enthusiasts! You’re invited to the 2024 Can-Am Experience at Oasis Powersports in Marion, May 2-4.

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5/2/2024

 

Cocktails at Camp

May 2, 2024

Please join us at Camp Torqua, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois hidden gem, for a special Business After Hours event. Enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and s'mores as we celebrate what Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is doing in our community and beyond-- and learn how you can partner with us to further make a difference in the lives of our girls.

Registration End Date: April 25, 2024

Location: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL 


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5/4/2024
Adult Mother-Daughter Tea Party
(Ages 16+)

Join us on Saturday, May 4th,  4-6pm at Mandala Gardens for a Mother/Daughter Tea Party to celebrate Mom(aunts and grandmas also welcome)! The event will be for mothers and their adult children (ages 16+). Tickets will include a professional digital photo to print at your convenience and cherish, a summer dinner catered by Lavish Layers Cakery, live entertainment from Ridge Chappell, a water painting session lead by Little Egypt Arts Assocation, and more!
Tickets are $75 for a couple (mother/daughter), and $40 for each additional attendee. You can purchase tickets now through April 24th or until sold out. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early!

*This is a rain or shine event, no refunds*

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5/5/2024

It's a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that's just at the live shows. In between they've recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends' recordings - all garnering 5 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Richie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless "Keys to the City" and "Los Lobos Day" celebrations.

But beyond all the hoopla and applause is the tremendous heart. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio's soul, R&B, and doo-wop, cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock 'n' roll. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots-nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho.

Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting "La Bamba" - all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit, they did it all on their own terms, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best, one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: "Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin."

Tickets are $55, $60, $65 and $70 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee. This fee is waived when tickets are purchased at Café at 22 & Vine inside Walker's Bluff Casino Resort®. All ages are welcome. Doors will open one hour prior to showtime.

Please note, when purchasing tickets to our events, we do not recommend using a third party resale site. Tickets may be purchased directly from our website or in person at Café at 22 & Vine.

Must be 21 or older to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1.800.GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).


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5/7/2024

 

Smart Succession Planning for Your Company

What could be more critical to a company’s long-term success than to have a smart succession plan? Leaders need to select and develop the right people for future leadership roles. You can’t create and sustain success in business, regardless of its size, without talented and trained people who are willing to move into key positions when people leave or retire. This webinar will provide you with methods to help you to select the best candidates for leadership positions and a step-by-step approach to creating a smart succession plan.

Virtual location

You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.

May 07, 2024 10:30am - May 07, 2024 12:00pm


5/9/2024

Cyber Insurance: The Latest Developments

5/9/2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Online

 

Cyber insurance is becoming a necessity for Illinois’ businesses, large and small.  This program will cover the current trends in the cyber insurance market, the coverage available, surviving the application/underwriting process, and pitfalls to avoid. You will walk away with information you can use to help you avoid catastrophic losses and build an effective insurance component to your information security practices.


5/9/2024


LEARN. DISCUSS. APPLY.

Learn essential leadership principles and skills. Discuss them with other leaders. Apply them in your organization and with your teams.

Make your reservation for lunch provided by Granny Puckett's at members.ethosmarion.org/events $15 for a meal, dessert, and drink.  The program begins at noon and ends at 1:00 p.m. Networking before and after the program. Limited space is available therefore reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. 


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5/10/2024


Welcome to our Community Non-for-profit Gala! Join us for an evening of fun, goodwill, and giving back. Our event brings together community members passionate about making a difference. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and engaging activities. Let's celebrate the power of unity and generosity. Dress to impress, and be prepared for a night full of heartwarming moments. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to support a great cause with friends and neighbors. See you there!

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5/14/2024

 

Workers' Compensation 101

5/14/2024 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online


Managing employment issues can be tough, especially when an employee is injured which tends to create more questions than answers. The presentation will offer an overview of Illinois Workers’ Compensation where attendees will gain a greater understanding of the IL Workers’ Compensation system of benefits and litigation, learning key terms & terminology. We will include discussion of issues you may encounter during claims and tips for effective handling and management. Attendees will get a better grasp of the nature of the workers' compensation claims administration process.


 

5/14/2024

 
May Member Luncheon

Program:  
Social Marketing and Personal Branding

Panel:
TJ Cowan - Cold Blooded Coffee

Jill Lewis - Jill Lewis Living

Jessica Baine - Coffee Until Caffeine 


Catering: TBA

Menu:
TBA

Member Promotion

Do you have an upcoming event or program you would like to promote? Submit your event to the Chamber Calendar or send your flyer to programs@marionillinois.com!
 
Luck of the Draw Raffle: $ TBA
Thank you to TBA for sponsoring this round of Luck of the Draw!

Proceeds from the luck of the Draw go to the Marion Chamber Foundation and fund youth programs and scholarships for Marion High School Seniors.
 
Luncheon Sponsor
Eagle's Nest by the Lake

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5/14/2024

ICASH, Illinois’ unclaimed property program, reunites Illinois residents with missing money, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, or life insurance policies of deceased relatives. An estimated one in four Illinois adults discover property to claim when they search, and the average claim is $1,000.

Drop in to the MCL Study Room between noon and 2 pm on Tuesday, May 14 and see if you have unclaimed money with the State of Illinois!


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5/16/2024



 
When:
Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM

Where:
A Walk in the Wind Event Venue
600 N. 42nd St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Join us as IL State Chamber President, Lou Sandoval, comes to Southern Illinois to discuss state wide happenings and issues that impact our business community.
RSVP/ Register by May 9th

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5/21/2024
The mission of respect 360 is to improve the communications, relationships, and actions, of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of policies, education and work programs that will help eliminate disparities.

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5/22/2024
Please join Spero Family Services staff and volunteers for the opening of their brand-new location in Marion. The ribbon cutting will be at noon am with an open house from 11 am to 1 pm. If you are unable to attend, please welcome them by calling (618) 204-5522.
 
Ribbon Cutting will be in the lobby outside their offices.
 
About Them: https://www.sperofs.org/
MISSION: Spero Family Services offers hope, help, and healing by providing Christ-centered human services to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals, families, and communities.

VISION: Honoring God, we envision communities where people are physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy.
 
Although Spero Family Services is a faith-based agency, programs are open and available to anyone fitting the service criteria without discrimination and regardless of faith or denominational background.
 

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5/23/2024


To better meet state mandates surrounding sexual harassment training and build stronger workplace environments, we are hosting quarterly training for 2024.

Attendees will take part in a general hour-long training session and receive a certificate of completion for their employee file. Employees in the restaurant industry can take advantage of additional training and certification.

Timeline
  • 8 AM: Check in and networking
  • 8:30: General training begins
  • 9:30: Additional trainings for restaurants
  • 10 ish: Training concludes
Cost: $10 for members, and $15 for non members. Workshop sponsors get complimentary training registrations for any of the 4 training sessions.

Sexual Training is Mandatory? Yes, it is.
Formerly Senate Bill 75, Public Act 101-0221 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in August 2019. Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31, 2020, and on an annual basis thereafter. This requirement applies to all employers with employees working in this State. Employers must either develop their own sexual harassment prevention training program that equals or exceeds the minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention training outlined in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), or they may use the model training provided by the IDHR.
In addition to providing the sexual harassment prevention training described above, restaurants and bars are required to provide supplemental sexual harassment prevention training that complies with Section 2-110 of the IHRA. Illinois restaurants and bars must either develop their own supplemental training or utilize the model training provided by the IDHR. The IDHR's supplemental training model for restaurants and bars is forthcoming.
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The May Training Sponsor: Opportunity Available

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship covers basic event costs for this project and sponsors can have employees attend any of the quarterly training sessions. To become a sponsor, please contact the Chamber office at 618-997-6311

Housekeeping and Billing
Event tickets will need to be paid for when they are reserved. If you need to make other arrangements or need an invoice to request a check, please contact the office. Any open balances will need to be paid by the day of the event or guests will not be able to attend.

Attendees will receive a reminder prior to the event.

These new policies were put in place October 2023 at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations.
 

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5/23/2024

 

The ABCs of Hiring

The ABCs of Hiring will provide an overview of the various stages of the hiring process. This presentation will cover assessing who to hire, such as independent contractors versus employees and direct employees versus leased employees. It will also address legal considerations for employers during the recruiting and interviewing stages. Further, it will identify numerous legal issues that employers need to consider to carefully vet prospective employees. This will include guidance on background checks and drug testing. Lastly, it will review making offers and establishing terms of employment

Location: Virtual event

Date and time: Thu, May 23, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Organizer: Jill Vancil, (217) 991-8590, jvancil@ilchamber.org


5/25/2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024,
Arts & Crafts Fair FREE ENTRY!!
We have an amazing group of vendors and musicians lined up for this event.Come join us for a day of arts, crafts, food, music, fun and sun! Email mandala.gardens@gmail.com if you are interested in being part of this event. #Visitsi #marionillinois



Signed up so far....

@Customs with Kat
@Everlasting Elegance of Southern Illinois
Maple Moon Co
@Michelle Turner
Monday Art Social
Michelle's Sprinkles- Pink Zebra Independent Consultant
@Thea’s Soap and Candles
Violet Soap Potions
Villainous Creations
@Mindful Meditator
GenX Tumblers
Nathaniel Berger
@JRJ Creations
Em's Crochet and Crafts
Tie Dyes by Lex
Designs By Terra
Bead's by Katelyn
Ripley's 3D-Print It or Not
KC Kind Crafting
Transient Nomad & Jacked Up Creations
Project Human X
Amy's Glam 'N' Glitz
GypsyFeet Gems, Stones and Gifts
Meagan Majors Art
Nanna's Notions
Hopes Custom Creations LLC
Spiritual Rose and Thorn
Frostbite Treats LLC
Fish Tales Pottery Place
Harp’s Harvest Hats & Freeze Dried Goodies
The 505 Coffee House
Feast in the Famine LLC
Bella’s Crafts
Christyna Inez Photography
Provenzano's Trattoria
Drizzle Mini Donuts
Mustard Seeds & Grace Bakery
Matt Basler Music
Leight July
Isaiah Cunningham

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5/28/2024

Join us for an exciting look into the Mt Dew Stadium on May 28th from 4p-6p.

More Details to come!!!!

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