July's Luncheon Topic - "Building a 10X Culture" | Thank you to our presenters, Robert Ferriell and Chris Hartsook, from Big Dog Business Coaching, for delivering an outstanding presentation, "Building a 10x Culture," at our July 9th luncheon! Their insights, practical strategies, and engaging discussion gave our members valuable tools to strengthen their businesses, teams, and leadership. Thanks also to Engrained Brewing Company for their delicious lunch, and attentive service, and to everyone who joined us! Your continued support and participation is very much appreciated. | Wake Up Chatham Chamber! A Breakfast Networking Event | |
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. Thank you to OOTBox Media for hosting our breakfast event! | |
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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
August 20
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie View Reception Center, Chatham
August 21
Titan Tailgate Party, 4:30-7 p.m., Bank of Springfield, Chatham Banking Center
September 10
Chatham Area Chamber Golf Outing, 12-5 p.m., Edgewood Golf Club
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Celebrating Business Success Together
Sign Up Today for the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
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The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, presented by INB, on Thursday, August 20th 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, penne Alfredo pasta, 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 RSVP is Monday, August 17th
at 4 p.m.
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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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| Golf Sponsors to Date - Thank You!! | | 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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Friends of the Library Sweet Corn Book Sale
Saturday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don't miss the Sweet Corn Book Sale before you head off to the festivities at the park. Enjoy bargain prices for a large assortment of items.
Special Perk – Friends Members are invited to an early “Power Hour” from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Not a member? You can join that morning!
Also, the Bargain Sale opens to everyone at 2:00 p.m. for a $2.00 donation. What a deal! (Please note: No advance stockpiling of books is allowed.)
Please note: The Friends Bookstore will NOT accept donations throughout July due to preparations for their annual Booksale.
| | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility. | | Big Boy Steam Locomotive Watch Party July 18th | | On July 18th at approximately 11:20 a.m., the historic Bog Boy Locomotive will be traveling through Chatham. This is the world's largest operating steam locomotive on its Coast to Coast tour. Built by hand in the 1940s, the locomotive is 133ft long and weighs 1.2million pounds. The Chatham Train Depot will be opening their Historic Museum for this once in a lifetime event so everyone can enjoy our museum and watch history roll through. Come enjoy this historic event with them. | | Back to School Blessings Fundraiser July 21st | | Fundraiser at The Creek to Benefit the Ball-Chatham Senior Center | | Cornhole Tournament to Benefit Family Service Center | | Nelson's Catering Seeking Volunteers | Senior Services of Central Illinois' Annual Boots & Bowties Event Coming October 3 | Vendor Applications are Now Open! | | We're now accepting vendor applications for our Fourth Annual Grand Market, and we'd love to have you join us! If you're interested in being part of this exciting community event, visit our Facebook event page for vendor details, application information, and event updates. | | Need Help for Your Family? | | |
Region 51 has a new Resource Finder to help you. It is for families in Menard and Sangamon Counties with young children. This guide is easy to use and can help you find what you need. Every child deserves a strong start!
Find it under Community Resources on our website: https://www.birthtofiveil.com/region51/#resources
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