May 28, 2026

Chamber News & Events

Chatham Area Chamber Business After Hours is Tonight, 5-7 p.m. at XGolf Springfield!

The Chatham Area Chamber is hosting a Business After-Hours event on Thursday, May 28th, from 5-7 p.m. at XGolf Springfield, 3201 S. Veterans Parkway in Springfield.


Appetizers will be available, as well the opportunity to play in one of the golf simulator bays!


Attending events such as these is a great way for Chamber Members to connect with one another, meet fellow business owners and operators, and learn more about the local business community. We encourage all of our Chamber members to join us for an evening of networking!


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.


Learn more about XGolf below!

Membership Drive Continues


Sign up a new member business on or before June 30th and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the chamber member business of your choice! Details below:

May 28

Business After Hours at XGolf - Springfield, 5-7 p.m., 3201 S. Veterans Parkway, Springfield


June 2

Ribbon Cutting for Local First Springfield, 4 p.m., Chatham Chamber Office


June 3

1st Golf Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., The Creek Pub & Grill


June 9

Ribbon Cutting for Wild Wellness, 11:30 a.m., 602 E. Walnut St., Suite C, Chatham


June 11

Chamber Luncheon - How to Support Your Aging Parents - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., The View: A Gathering Place, 2937 B., W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield


June 17

Ribbon Cutting for Hope aCross the Nation - With Jillian - 12 Noon, Chatham Chamber Office


June 25

Networking on the Green at the Memorial Health Championship - 4:30 p.m., Panther Creek Country Club


June 30

Ribbon Cutting for BJ Grand Salon & Spa - 4 p.m., 3055 Professional Dr., Springfield


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Sign Up Today for the Chamber's June Luncheon!

Sign Up to be Part of the Chatham Area Chamber Golf Outing Committee

You're Invited to Attend Networking on the Green ~ June 25th!

Networking on the Green ~ What You Need to Know


Chamber members are invited to attend Networking on the Green at the Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Panther Creek Country Club.


Guests will arrive and gather on the rear patio to check in and either drop off a business card or complete a registration form to receive a wristband for tournament hospitality that evening.


Attendees can watch the end of the first round of the tournament and will have the option to purchase J&J Gaming VIP Lounge passes for the remaining rounds at a discounted rate. This is a one-time offer that will expire.


Beginning at 4:15 p.m., the parking area at the clubhouse will open and attendees can park there. Once those spaces fill, on-street parking is permissible in the Panther Creek Subdivision for this event. Guests should be mindful of mailboxes, driveways and fire hydrants and ensure not to block them as cars may be towed if they are blocking them.


Off-site parking will be available at Landmark Chrysler Jeep FIAT (2331 Prairie Crossing Drive, in Springfield). Guests can park, ride the air-conditioned shuttle, and be dropped off right near the first tee. Shuttles run until approximately 7:45/8 p.m.


There is no cost to attend this event and complimentary food and beverages will be available.

May 2026

Member of the Month

Clean Cut Painting & Handyman - Springfield


Pictured: Chatham Area Chamber members Mitch Nelson, Mike Murphy, Will Formea, and Dalton Minder join Jack Geiser (pictured center) and his staff as they are designated Member of the Month for May.

Congratulations to Clean Cut Painting & Handyman Services, for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for May!


Clean Cut Painting & Handyman Services is more than a business; it’s a family legacy rooted in Decatur and growing across the Central Illinois region. With over 30 years of combined experience in the industry, Dara and Colby Geiser began operating Clean Cut Painting and Handyman Services in 2018.


What sets Clean Cut apart is their unwavering dedication to family values. Colby and Dara Geiser, alongside a team of seasoned professionals, have nurtured and grown Clean Cut into a thriving woman-owned and family-operated business. Many of their employees have been part of the Clean Cut business since its inception, embodying the spirit of commitment and continuity.


In 2024, Clean Cut began expanding their footprint to the Springfield area, and brought in their son, Jack, to help lead that initiative.


Give Clean Cut Painting & Handyman Services a call at (217) 494-7028, or email info@cleancutservice.com to set up an appointment, and let them exceed your expectations in creating spaces with a commitment to quality, integrity, and professionalism.


The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Clean Cut Painting & Handyman Services as our Member of the Month for May.

Library News

Summer Reading Kick-Off: Monkey Noodle Theatrics

Friday, May 29th at 10:30 AM

For All Ages Kick off Summer Reading with a laugh-out-loud performance by Monkey Noodle Theatrics! This high-energy, kid-friendly improv comedy show features silly games, audience participation, and lots of unexpected fun. A perfect way to start the summer with smiles, laughter, and library fun....Learn More . No registration required.

Upcoming Member & Community Events

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Register Today for the Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival Shuck n' Run 5K

Enter to Win a 4-Night All-Inclusive Resort Vacation

Titan Fuel's Shrimp Boil & BBQ Coming June 4th!

JD Haley Studios Offering a Creative Healing Experience on June 6

Register Today for the Glenwood Athletic Boosters Pickleball Tournament - Sponsors Also Sought

Apple Barn to Donate 10% of Sales on June 17 to the Ball-Chatham Senior Center

3rd Annual Dads & Daughters Coming June 22 at BJ Grand Salon & Spa!

Join Your Birth to Five Region 51 Family Council 

Birth to Five Illinois Region 51 (Menard and Sangamon Counties) is seeking parents and caregivers of children under age 8 to join our Family Council.


Interest forms will be open throughout the summer. If you have questions about the role of a Family Council member, please contact Amanda DeFord at adeford@birthtofiveil.com.



We look forward to hearing your voice and learning from your experiences as we work together to create positive change in Early Childhood Education within our communities and across the state!

Employment News

Legends Entertainment is Hiring!

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