Ribbon Cutting Opens Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival | The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting to open the 2024 Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival on July 19th. Thank you to the Chatham Jaycees for offering this incredible festival year after year to raise much needed funds for those in need in our community. | Back to School Vendor Fair is August 22 | |
On Thursday, August 22, the Chatham Area Chamber will again partner with the Ball-Chatham School District to offer a Back to School Vendor Fair for member businesses and organizations that offer programs, activities, or services for school-age children. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Commons at Glenwood High School in Chatham. Glenwood is also hosting "Meet the Titans" that evening, so it will be bustling with people!
If you're interested in having a booth at the event (free of charge!), click the link below. Please keep in mind that available space will be limited, so register early.
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August 8th
Ribbon Cutting for Synergy HomeCare, 4 p.m., 3259 W. Iles Ave., Springfield
August 22
Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Prairie View Reception Center in Chatham
August 22
Back to School Vendor Fair, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Glenwood High School in Chatham
August 30
Tailgating event at Bank of Springfield - Chatham Banking Center - 4:30-7 p.m.
September 12
Annual Golf Outing - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Edgewood Golf Club
September 26
Chatham Chamber & Impact Life Blood Drive, 3-6 p.m., Donor Bus at Veterans Memorial Square
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Golf Sponsors to Date - Thank You! | |
Sign Up Today for the Chatham Chamber Golf Outing on September 12th | |
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It's time to start preparing for the 2024 Chatham Area Chamber Golf Outing, presented by Agility Technologies, to be held on September 12th at Edgewood Golf Club in Auburn.
We have registrations open for Corporate Sponsors, Hole Sponsors, Team and Individual Golfers, as well as meals for those who don't golf!
Please click the link below for details and to get started!
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Please note: If you reserve your seat and your plans change, please notify the Chamber office as soon as possible (coordinator@chatham-il-chamber.com), since we must pay for every confirmed reservation. | |
Join Us August 22 for Our Annual Meeting
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, presented by INB, on Thursday, August 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Prairie View Reception Center, 8865 State Route 4, in Chatham.
Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Fulgenzi's Catering, featuring their famous fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes & gravy, buttered sweet corn, strawberry salad, rolls, and cookies.
The Business Excellence Awards along with the President's Star Award will also be presented.
Lunch is $20.00 per person.
Deadline to register is Monday, August 19th at 5 p.m.
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Check Out the Member to Member Discounts for July! | |
If you are interested in offering a Member to Member discount, please call Betsy Schroeder, at 217-483-6450, or email director@chatham-il-chamber.com. These discounts are promoted to all Chamber members and are included as a “Quick Link” at the bottom of this newsletter and on the Chamber’s website. The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to support and promote your business! | |
July 2024 Member of the Month ~ Chatham Community Fire Protection District | |
L to R: CFD members Bill Rose, Ryan Damhoff, Jake Stults, Gary Self, Bob Bose, Anthony McKee, Chris Bierworth, Kyle Enstrom, Kari Martin-Leyva, Kashima Stotts, and Ryan Bramley. Chatham Chamber members, Courtney Bouvet, Amy Byers, Michael Murphy, Meredith Ferguson, Tim Welch, and Zach Thornton. | |
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Congratulations to the Chatham Community Fire Protection District for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for July!
The Chatham Community Fire Protection District was formed in 1928 and has continuously provided fire protection services to the Village of Chatham and the surrounding communities since its inception.
Better known as the Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham Community Fire Protection District covers approximately 75 square miles, encompassing the Village of Chatham and the surrounding area. They provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to over 21,000 residents within the District. The department operates with both paid and volunteer members, and is based at their station located on Illinois Route 4 in the Village of Chatham.
Additionally, they operate their own ambulance service. The department runs three ambulances, two of which provide advanced levels of care.
The District is governed by a three member Board of Trustees appointed by the Sangamon County Board. Their operational staffing includes three full-time Chief Officers, 22 volunteer positions, and 15 full-time firefighter positions. Their support staff includes a three member Board of Fire Commissioners, an Office Manager and Administrative Assistant, a Chaplain, and a Department Photographer.
About the Chatham Fire Department, Chief Gary Self says, “For almost 100 years the men and women of the Chatham Fire Department have provided first class emergency protection to the residents of the district. That care is provided with unmatched dedication, determination, and training. No matter the situation, the members of the Chatham Fire Department will always be here for our customers.”
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name the Chatham Community Fire Protection District as its Member of the Month for July!
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End of Summer Splash - August 8th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM | All of your favorite end of summer activities: water games, Scoop du Jour ice cream, and the Mega Foam Blaster! Play in a mountain of quick-drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic bubbles that are safe for kids and the environment. No registration required. | | | |
Upcoming Member & Community Events | |
VFW Ice Cream Social & School Supply Drive | |
Backpacks & Financial Contributions Needed for Back to School Blessings | |
Titan Fuel Supports Families in Need through the Meijer Simply Give Program | |
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Titan Fuel is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through Meijer's Simply Give program. The program encourages customers to add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their cart, which is then converted into a Meijer food-only gift card and given to a local food pantry in the store’s community.
Titan Fuel will benefit from donation cards at the Springfield Meijer store now through Sept. 28. In addition, Meijer will double match all customer cards on August 17 and September 14, effectively tripling contributions made on both days. Meijer customers shopping online using Meijer Pickup or Home Delivery can also include Simply Give donation cards as an add-on to their orders.
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Loco-Motion Cruise-In Coming August 18th | |
Join an Action Council or Family Council | |
Interested? Contact Brandon Hay at 217.415.8313! | | |
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Is your business or organization looking to hire? | |
Send your employment notices to us, and we will include them in our Network News!
Email your notices in PDF form or a link to your website, and we will post them for up to four weeks, for FREE! This is just another great benefit of Chamber Membership.
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Share Your News & Events with Us
We're happy to include our members' news and events in our weekly Network News, at no cost! Simply email us at the link below and include any graphics you would like included.
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Quick Link to Member to Member Benefits | Check out the Member to Member discounts available to all Chamber members below! | | | | | | |
