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Help select Marion's best
Ashley Gott, Chairman of the Board of the Marion Chamber of Commerce, announced that nominations are being accepted for the Chamber’s Annual Awards for Distinguished Member, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Young Professional Leadership.
Published: 07/31/15

New outdoor digital sign unveiled at Marion Chamber of Commerce
The unveiling of the new digital and stone outdoor sign at the Marion Chamber of Commerce was held on Friday, July 31 at 8 a.m.
Published: 07/31/15

Enjoy Illinois on the Road: The 2015 Travel Effect Statewide Tour comes to Marion
VisitSI (Williamson County Tourism Bureau) and the Illinois Office of Tourism hosted a breakfast at Kokopelli Golf Club on Monday, July 27 for Enjoy Illinois on the Road: The 2015 Travel Effect Statewide Tour
Published: 07/27/15

AISIN Light Metals holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
AISIN Light Metals held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday, July 24.
Published: 07/24/15

Downstate Illinois Still Lagging in Job Growth
– June was the 16th month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in Illinois compared to a year ago, but job growth is still slow downstate, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Published: 07/23/15

Business Before Hours program held on July 23
The Marion Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Before Hours event on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1.
Published: 07/23/15

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at the Marion VA's Center for Behavioral Health
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the new building at the Marion VA Medical Center that will improve and expand the delivery of mental health services to area Veterans.
Published: 07/23/15

Illinois Business Leader July 2015 Issue online now
The July 2015 issue of the Illinois Business Leader is now available online for Illinois Chamber of Commerce members.
Published: 07/21/15

July Monthly Membership Luncheon held on 7/14
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, July 14 at noon at Kokopelli. Rob Wielt, Senior Energy Consultant with Affordable Gas and Electric, was the presenter. J Fortune Photography's Feel Beautiful, Know Your Beauty Campaign was the sponsor of the July Monthly Membership Luncheon.
Published: 07/14/15

Farm Credit Illinois holds Business After Hours, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The July Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held on Thursday, July 9 from 4-6 p.m. at Farm Credit Illinois, 2601 Henry Drive in Marion, with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place at 4:30 p.m.
Published: 07/09/15

Legislative Affairs Committee hosted lunch with Rep. Bost
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) on Thursday, July 2 at 17th Street Bar & Grill in Marion. The event focused on the Trade Promotion Authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
Published: 07/02/15