Networking on the Green Held June 25 at Panther Creek Country Club | The Chatham Area Chamber appreciated the opportunity to take part in "Networking on the Green," an after-hours networking event at the Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS. The event, held June 25, provided great networking opportunities, as our friends from Land of Lincoln Professional Networking Group, Local First, Central Illinois Customer Service Association, and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce were there as well. Not to mention how exciting it was to see many of the up-and-coming PGA players make some incredible shots! | Ribbon Cutting Held June 30 for BJ Grand Salon & Spa | Thank you to Zac and Shareen Crawford, and all their staff and supporters who attended our Ribbon Cutting event on Tuesday, June 30, at BJ Grand Salon and Spa on Professional Dr. in Springfield! It was wonderful to celebrate them as one of our newest members. Check out all they have to offer at https://bjgrandsalon.com! | |  | |
July 8
Chamber Board Meeting - 7:30 a.m., Chatham Area Public Library
July 9
Chamber Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Engrained Brewing Co., 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd. Springfield
July 17
Ribbon Cutting to Open the 51st Annual Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival - 4:30 p.m., Chatham Community Park - Main Stage
July 22
Wake Up Chatham Chamber! - 7:30 - 9 a.m., OOTBox Media, 925 Clocktower Dr., Springfield
July 22
Ribbon Cutting for Impressions Design - 4 p.m., 251 E. Walnut St., Chatham
August 6
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for New Beginnings Wellness, 4 p.m., 215 N. Main St., Chatham
| Want to see more events? Click here! | | | July Luncheon to be Held July 9 at Engrained Brewing | | Sign Up Now to Sell Tickets at the Sweet Corn Festival! | | Wake Up Chatham Chamber! A Breakfast Networking Event | |
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Start your day with coffee and conversation! The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's breakfast networking event will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd from 7:30-9 a.m., at OOTBox Media, 925 Clocktower Dr., Springfield. It will be an open house format.
Though there is no charge for the event, we ask that you RSVP by July 17th, so that our hosts can make appropriate plans.
This is a great way for Chamber members to connect with one another, meet other business owners and operators, and learn more about the local business community. We would also like to extend a special invitation to any local businesses interested in joining the Chatham Area Chamber to stop by for more information.
Thank you to OOTBox Media for hosting our breakfast event!
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Each year, the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce honors one for-profit, and one non-profit organization with the Business Excellence Award. Each award honors those whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created successful and growing business ventures and organizations.
The selections are made from nominations gathered from chamber membership, and each nominated business must submit a formal application to accept the nomination. Nominations must be submitted by July 17th, 2026. Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting luncheon on August 20th, 2026.
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| Sponsor, or Register Your Foursome Today! | | |
Registrations are open for the 2026 Chatham Area Chamber Golf Outing,
presented by Big Dog Construction, to be held on September 10th at Edgewood Golf Course in Auburn.
Sign up to be a Corporate or Hole Sponsor; or register your foursome or as an individual golfer!
Please click the link to register online, or fill out and print the form PDF below, then submit it to the Chamber office with payment to get started!
We often sell out early, so get your registration in today!
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July 2026
Member of the Month
Power A Pilates Studio
| | Pictured L to R: Michael Murphy; Erica Gazda; Laura Sonneck; Carrie and Tom Schreyer, with granddaughter, Ryver Gillman; Michelle Lear; Courtney Bouvet; and Zach Thornton. | | |
Congratulations to Power A Pilates Studio for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for July!
Carrie Schreyer is the owner and founder of Power, A Pilates Studio, which specializes in Reformer Pilates (Pilates that is performed on a reformer machine rather than a mat). Carrie began in the health and wellness field in California back in the 80s. She has for years been a certified massage therapist and, with her extensive knowledge of anatomy, she aided her clients in relieving pain and moving better. And, as a former dancer, she found Pilates to be fun and felt the benefits immediately. Fueled to share her passion, she opened her Power, A Pilates Studio, in January 2023. She has helped her clients with this dynamic core training to move better and lead a more active life.
The studio is located at 329 Williams Lane in Chatham, and offers private, semi-private, and group classes.
Interested individuals can sign up through the Mindbody App, or by calling 217-341-1991.
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Power A Pilates Studio as our Member of the Month for July.
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Our Summer Reading program, offered each summer, is designed to encourage people of all ages to keep reading during summer months. Registration opens in May, and the program runs from June 1 through July 31. Participants read books, audiobooks, comics, or graphic novels of their choosing and log their reading using the Beanstack website, http://chathamlib.beanstack.org, or the Beanstack Tracker app (apple | android). | | | | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility. | | Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival
Sponsorship Information | | Register Now for the Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival's Shuck n' Run 5K | | Flag My Yard Fundraiser for Hope aCross the Nation - With Jillian | | What better way to show your patriotism during this 250th year of America than a yard filled with flags? See picture for details. (Actual flag size is 4”x6”) Limited spots available! | | Nelson's Catering Seeking Volunteer Groups to Staff the Illinois State Fair Beer Tents and Grandstand | Senior Services of Central Illinois' Annual Boots & Bowties Event Coming October 3 | Save the Date for the Fourth Annual Grand Market | | |
BJ Grand Salon & Spa is excited to bring our community together once again for the Fourth Annual Grand Market on Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at our West location.
Join us for an afternoon celebrating local businesses and community connections featuring:
- A variety of local vendors and small businesses
- Raffles and free giveaways throughout the event
- Seasonal shopping and unique finds
- Opportunities to support entrepreneurs in our community
Whether you're looking to discover new local businesses, get a head start on holiday shopping, or simply enjoy a fun community event, Grand Market offers something for everyone.
BJ Grand Salon & Spa West - 3300 Robbins Road, Springfield, IL
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Interested in becoming a vendor? We are currently accepting vendor applications and would love to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurs looking to participate in this year's event. Please note: All vendor registration and communication will occur exclusively through our official application process. We will never request payments or information through comments, direct messages, or third parties.
We look forward to another wonderful year of supporting local businesses and bringing our community together this fall!
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Fest on July 4 | | News from Birth to Five Illinois Region 51 | | |
Please enjoy the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51 Family Connection--Summer Edition! We cover everything from Farmer's Markets to Splash Pads, all free, fun, and local to the community!
Contact Amanda DeFord at adeford@birthtofiveil.com if you have an event that you would like to see highlighted in future Family Connections!
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