Restore Illinois
As McDonough County remains in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, we invite you to visit the links below to keep up on the latest COVID-19 information, mask mandates, and resources.
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Executive Director Letter |
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Hello Chamber Members,
Only 47 more days until Spring. February is always the month when I am desperate for Spring to get here already. This has felt like an incredibly long winter and the current surge in COVID-19 is not helping, as it has forced us to pause our larger in-person events until the numbers start to go down again. This saddens me, as things had been starting to feel a little more “normal” at the end of last year. But the risk is too high, and we certainly do not want to be the cause of anyone getting sick. We are monitoring the numbers and will update everyone on the Business After Hours schedule on a monthly basis.
This month we continue to distribute our 2022 Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Business Directory. You are welcome to stop by and pick up a stack for your business or let me know how many you’d like and I can drop them off when I’m out and about. You can view a digital version of the guide here.
As always, contact me at any time by emailing lauren@macombareachamber.com or calling the Chamber office at (309) 837-4855. I always welcome your questions, comments, and concerns.
Remember, only 47 more days until Spring! Warmer and sunnier days are ahead.
Lauren
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Marketing Director Letter
Welcome to February!
January was a good trial run for 2022 and we have all officially had a solid month of practice. We hope the new year is treating you well (despite the frigid temps), those resolutions are still intact, and you are still committed to being your personal best. And if you are struggling with it all, not sure where to start, and wishing it were 2023 already; that's okay too. That is the beauty of being a Macomb Area Chamber member, it's not one size fits all. We recognize that you have your own individual needs, outlook, and place in the business world and we're ready to help promote and support wherever you are to the customers, clients, sponsors, and network that you need most.
For those who have recently reinvested in the Macomb Area Chamber with their time and talents; we say thank you. We are honored to get to work with you, and for you, to reach your career goals and determine whatever success looks like for you.
As you are finding your way in the new year, feel free to visit our website for up-to-date information, follow us on social media, and check your email inboxes for the latest and greatest happening right in your own community.
And if you are still needing a boost, a game plan, or just a pep talk, we're here for that too.
Per usual, if you need to reach me with any marketing or member needs, hit up shay@macombareachamber.com or call the office at (309) 837-4855.
Let's make it a great month!
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Gift Certificates
The Holiday Season may be over, but there is always an occasion to celebrate with Macomb Area Chamber Gift Certificates! Weddings. Baby Gifts. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Or Just Because. They never expire. They never go out of style. They make the perfect Shop Local gift all year!
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The City of Macomb is actively working with several local agencies and state authorities to provide the clearest and most up-to-date information, events, and municipal developments for all citizens. For more information, visit their website.
The City of Macomb continues to routinely share community updates on a variety of topics via a series of videos which can be viewed via the City of Macomb on YouTube.
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Announcements & Opportunities |
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2022 Macomb Area Community Guide
and Business Directory is out now
Our 2022 Macomb Area Community Guide and Business Directory is available now! This full-color, glossy guide contains a host of community information and lists members alphabetically and by category for easy reference. The membership guide is distributed throughout the community and region, to local hotels, new Macomb residents, and at WIU student and faculty orientations as a handy reference to your business. We distribute 3,000 copies of our Community Guide & Business Directory every year! Only member businesses are included so it's a member benefit you get to use every day of the year.
You can view a digital version of our print directory here.
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Black History Month in your Community |
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21-Day Racial Equity Challenge: Join One Human Family-Macomb, partners in the community, and other community members in changing habits to build and imagine a more racially just community with the 2022
21-Day Equity Challenge. Participants will receive weekly emails with information regarding a topic, as well as real world ways to apply it to your life.
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WIU Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout February, Western Illinois University will celebrate Black History Month with a schedule full of events. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events vary from virtual to in person. This year's theme for the campus and the national celebrations is "Black Health and Wellness." For a full schedule of events, visit the website below.
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Business After Hours/Business Before Hours |
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Business After Hours is held monthly from 4:30-6 pm at a different member business location each month. This event allows members an opportunity to meet and network with fellow business leaders. There are always drawings and winnings, making for a wonderful mix of business and pleasure at the end of a work day.
Business Before Hours is held quarterly from 8-9 am. This event gives our members another opportunity for networking in the morning. Perfect for those that might have a full agenda after work!
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Ambassadors
The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber. They enhance the image of our business community and the organization by presenting a positive and professional attitude at Chamber events and throughout their interactions with the business community.
These 20+ volunteers are the ultimate Chamber cheerleaders.
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Young Professionals of Macomb |
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The Young Professionals of Macomb Program (YPM) is finally here! The Young Professionals of Macomb is a group brought together by the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce that seeks to provide young professionals foundational steps toward their new or existing careers. With this new resurgence we have curated opportunities for members to gain professional and educational resources from successful professionals within the community that they can integrate into their work spaces. While also fostering time for members to network, engage and share ideas amongst themselves. Membership is free and open to any interested professional in the community that ranges from ages 20 to 40. |
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Calendar of Events
Welcome to a new month! Local events are in full swing this holiday season. You will find a full range of Chamber member events on our monthly calendar.
As a FREE member benefit, we invite you to send your events to us and we will include them on our website calendar. Whether virtual or in person, we want to help get the word out about the new ways you are helping us all #keepitnmacomb!
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Member Renewals
Thank you to our members who have continued their yearly investment with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce within the last month. Your support of the local business community is critical, now more than ever, as we look forward to working with you to serve as a platform that provides opportunities for growth and development for your organization and the Macomb area as a whole. Click on the logos below to learn more about each business:
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Job Postings
With several industries and career opportunities in our region, the Job Postings section on the Macomb Area Chamber website has become a one-stop shop for posting and finding quality positions and ideal candidates right in the immediate area. You can find job openings, training programs, and and more on our website below.
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Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce
214 North Lafayette Street
Macomb, Illinois 61455
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