| Click the button below to search for articles... View News Items from prior months... November 2020 April 2020 March 2020 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 September 2018 August 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 |  Marion Community Day held on June 29Marion Community Day at Rent One Park was held on Friday, June 29. The Southern Illinois Miners faced off against the Gateway Grizzlies. Published: 06/30/18  Ribbon Cutting held at Fowler's Shooting RangeThe event is from 9AM-5PM with the ribbon cutting at 11:45AM and food is being provided by Small's Catering. Register for your chance to win a Free One Year Membership to Fowler's Shooting Range or a Suite at the Southern Illinois Miners. Participants can experience Metal Madness first hand. No experience is required, just get ready to have fun! Bring your family and friends, everyone is welcome and the range is handicap accessible. " Metal Madness has grown into a family fun speed competition that improves every shooters skills from the beginner to the seasoned competitor. Built around a safe and friendly environment, everyone can enjoy Metal Madness." Published: 06/30/18  Rides Mass Transit District breaks ground on area's new park-and-ride facilityRides Mass Transit District officially broke ground on the area's new park-and-ride transit facility June 28. Published: 06/28/18  June Lunch & Learn held at Heartland Regional Medical CenterThe June Lunch & Learn was held on June 27 from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. The topic was "Business Born from Passion" with Josh Benitone & Jared Gravatt, entrepreneurs & owners of Crown Brew Coffee. Published: 06/27/18  Ribbon Cutting and Open House held for RTS SportsRTS Sports hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Tuesday, June 19 from 4-6 p.m. at 702 North Carbon, Suite A, Marion. The event included food, refreshments, raffles, River Radio Live Remote, St. Louis Cardinals ticket giveaway and networking. Published: 06/19/18 Marion Chamber of Commerce by-laws change The Executive Board of Directors of the Marion Chamber of Commerce recently reviewed the Chamber's by-laws and proposed a change to the by-laws. Copies of the proposed new by-laws are available at the Chamber office or by email at director@marionillinois.com. Members may comment on the Amendments until July 2 at noon and those comments will be given to the Board of Directors at the July 3 meeting. The Board of Directors will review and act on the proposed by-laws during the July Board of Directors meeting set for July 3 at 8 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1. Published: 06/18/18  Welcome Mindy Reid to the Marion Chamber Executive BoardThe Marion Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mindy Reid with Banterra Bank to the Chamber’s Executive Board. Mindy has served on the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors since 2016. Published: 06/18/18  Social Mob held at Union Street PubThe Marion Chamber Social Mob was held on on June 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Union Street Pub. Want a FUN way to network with business leaders, coworkers, clients? Join the Marion Chamber Mob! Every quarter, the Marion Chamber invites you to visit a Marion area establishment armed with cash, a smile, and a love of Marion. We call the business ahead of time to let them know they have been chosen as that quarter’s Mob destination, but we won’t let you know where the location is until the day before the Mob. The Marion Chamber Mob schedule is as follows: March - Dish Mob; June - Social Mob; September - Dish Mob; and December - Social Mob. Published: 06/14/18 Southern Illinois Energy Efficiency Lunch & Learn held Southern Illinois Energy Efficiency Lunch & Learn was held on Wednesday, June 13 at Construction & Workforce Development Building at John A. Logan College and presented by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program and partnering Chambers of Commerce from southern Illinois. Published: 06/13/18  June Membership Luncheon heldThe Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 12 at The Pavilion. Lunch service began at 11:45 a.m. The speakers were 2018 John A. Logan Two-Year Tuition Waiver Winner Karlee Webb and Senator Dale Fowler for Southern Illinois Made Expo. Small's was the caterer. The menu included meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, lettuce salad, and ooey gooey butter cake. Integrated Health of Southern Illinois was the sponsor of the June Monthly Membership Luncheon. Published: 06/12/18  Ribbon Cutting held for Yolonde B. Peterson Performance HallA Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Marion Cultural & Civic Center's Yolonde B. Peterson Performance Hall was held on Tuesday, June 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Published: 06/12/18  Southern Illinois Made Expo to showcase products made and destinations available in Southern IllinoisCome see how we have it made in Southern Illinois during the inaugural Southern Illinois Made Expo on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive in Marion. Published: 06/11/18  Inaugural Marion Chamber Golf Fun Day heldThe inaugural Marion Chamber Golf Fun Day was held on Friday, June 8 at Crab Orchard Golf Course and it was a unique, FUN event for ALL! Published: 06/11/18  Attorney General Candidate Presentation: Erika Harold held on June 11The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted an Attorney General Candidate Presentation with Erika Harold on Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the Scout Cabin, 519 Parish Avenue in Ashley Park in Marion. The event was open to members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. There was no charge to attend. Published: 06/11/18  Grand Re-opening & Ribbon Cutting held for McDonalds (DeYoung)A Grand Re-opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, June 7, starting at 11 a.m. for McDonalds, 2603 West Deyoung Street, Marion. The event included an 11 a.m. flag raising and ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the new interior, specials on food, introduction of the "experience of the future" with new kiosks, giveaways on the hour and freebies to those in attendance. Published: 06/07/18  Live2Lead: Southern Illinois Early Bird Tickets on sale NOW through July 31Live2Lead will be presented in Southern Illinois on Friday, November 2 at The Pavilion. The exclusive video-on-demand and live leadership training event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Heartland Regional Medical Center and the City of Marion. Doors open at 7:30 am for registration. Live2Lead begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 3:30 pm. Published: 06/02/18  4th annual Marion Chamber Legislative Summit set for August 24The 4th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit will be held on Friday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at Kokopelli Clubhouse. Published: 06/02/18 |
