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Ribbon Cutting ceremony held for NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Friday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m. for NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics, 118 Airway Drive, Marion. An open house followed until 6 p.m.
Published: 12/18/17

Request for Proposal - Golf Scramble
Proposal Due Date: 4 p.m. January 31, 2018 (no late bids will be considered)
Event: Marion Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble
Date: September 27, 2018
Published: 12/14/17

Cash Mob held at Magpie Market House on December 14
The Cash Mob was held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 at Magpie Market House. The owner offered 10% off storewide.
Published: 12/14/17

December Lunch and Learn held on December 13 at the Pavilion
The December Lunch & Learn was held on December 13 from noon - 1 p.m. at The Pavilion. The topic was "Your best year ever: The journey starts here."


Published: 12/13/17

Nine elected to Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Nine members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce have been elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Each will serve on the Board from February 2018 to January 2021.
Published: 12/12/17

December Monthly Membership Luncheon held at The Pavilion on December 12
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 12 at noon at The Pavilion.



Published: 12/12/17

Marion Chamber announces 2017 Business/Industry of the Year
The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2017 Business/Industry of the Year is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.
Published: 12/11/17

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Lucky's Beer, Wine & Spirits
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Lucky's Beer, Wine & Spirits was held on Friday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. at 922 West Main, Marion.


Published: 12/08/17

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Factory Connection's new location
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for Factory Connection on Thursday, December 7 at 3 p.m. in celebration of their new location - 130 Enterprise Way, Suite 20B.
Published: 12/07/17

Finalists for the Distinguished Business Award have been announced
Three area businesses have been selected as finalists for the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Business Award. The finalists are (in alphabetic order):
• Clearwave Communications
• Heartland Regional Medical Center
• House 2 Home Realty

Published: 12/03/17

Finalists for the Distinguished Member Award have been announced
Three area leaders have been selected as finalists for the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Member Award. The finalists are (in alphabetic order):
• Ashley Gott with Bank of Herrin
• Mindy Reid with Banterra Bank
• Celia Robertson with House 2 Home Realty
Published: 12/02/17

Finalists for the Mayor’s Service Award have been announced
Three area leaders have been selected as finalists for the Mayor’s Service Award. The finalists are (in alphabetic order):
• Gail Barger with Priority Staffing Group Ltd.
• Bill Nielsen with Flanders Electric
• Mike Pinto with the Southern Illinois Miners

Published: 12/01/17