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Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon held on March 27
The Southern Illinois Regional Chamber Luncheon was held on Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Carterville Community Center, 120 North Greenbriar Road. 

The program included a presentation about Southern Illinois Made Expo by Senator Dale Fowler and a presentation about the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration by Illinois Bicentennial Commission Co-chair Randy Dunn.
Published: 03/29/18

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House held at Marion Fire Department on March 29
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held at the Marion Fire Department, 204 North Court Street, Marion, on Thursday, March 29.
Published: 03/29/18

8th annual Marion Chamber Foundation Bass Tournament held
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation sponsored the 8th annual two-person Bass Tournament at Pyramid Acres Marina on Sunday, March 25. The event was a fundraiser for the Marion Chamber Foundation. 
Published: 03/26/18

Business Afters Hours and Ribbon Cutting held at SI Elder Law
A Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours event was held on Thursday, March 22 at SI Elder Law celebrating their new location - 201 West Main, Marion. The Ribbon Cutting was held at 4:45 p.m. and the Business After Hours followed until 6:30 p.m. 
Published: 03/24/18

March Lunch and Learn held at Heartland Regional Medical Center
The March Lunch & Learn was held on March 21 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was "Work/Life Balance."


Published: 03/21/18

Ribbon Cutting held for Smoothie King
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for Smoothie King, 1001 West Main Street, on Tuesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. The event included giveaways and 1/2 price smoothies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Published: 03/20/18

Ice Cube coming to SIU April 28. Buy tickets AND support the Marion Chamber!
Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, producer and media personality Ice Cube is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale next month.

The man who has sold millions of records worldwide will perform at the SIU Arena at 8 p.m. on April 28. Concert tickets officially go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 19. But an online-only presale through the SIU Ticket Office has already begun! Use the promo code “MARIONCOC” for early ticket purchases. Using that code will benefit the Marion Chamber of Commerce!
Published: 03/13/18

March Membership Luncheon held at the Pavilion on March 13
The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, March 13 at The Pavilion.


Published: 03/13/18

Ribbon Cutting held for Dairy Queen grand reopening
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, March 9 at 11 a.m. for Dairy Queen, 2200 West Main, Marion, in honor of their grand reopening.
Published: 03/12/18

Dish Mob held at Walt's
Marion Chamber members enjoyed a FUN way to network with business leaders, coworkers, clients during the Marion Chamber Dish Mob on March 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Walt's. 
Published: 03/09/18

Make your lunch count! Join us for a webinar!
Would you like to learn more about how to utilize our member management system to make the most of your membership?
Published: 03/02/18