Wake Up Chatham Chamber - A Breakfast Networking Event, Held October 16 | |
Nearly 30 Chatham Area Chamber members started their day with breakfast items from Apple Barn, coffee from Scoop Du Jour and conversation at CEFCU, 2424 W. Iles Ave. in Springfield! The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's breakfast networking event was held on October 16th.
Thanks to everyone who attended, and thank you, CEFCU, for hosting our breakfast event!
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The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its holiday promotion, $25 Days of Christmas, on November 30th.
The goal of the holiday campaign is to create an awareness of all our wonderful small member businesses, and also help community members finish their holiday shopping!
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October 19
Village Clean Up Day - 9-11 a.m., meet at Veterans Memorial Square
November 4 Ribbon Cutting for HH&P Integrative Services, 12 Noon, Chamber Office
November 6 Ribbon Cutting for Power A Pilates Studio, 12 Noon, 329 Williams Lane
November 12 Business After Hours at Agility Technologies, 5-7 p.m., 1209 S. 4th St. Suite B, Springfield
November 14
Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Springfield Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield
November 18
Ribbon Cutting for Springfield Homes & Generational Care, 12 noon, 101 Manor Hill Dr., Chatham
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October Luncheon Featured Presentations on
Financial Crimes
| The Chamber's October 10th luncheon was one of the most well-attended that we’ve had in quite awhile! It was great seeing so many new, and familiar, faces. Special thanks to Brittany Henton and staff at O'Shea Builders for hosting our luncheon; Jim Blizzard, and his team at Hy-Vee for the fantastic Asian lunch items; to our presenters, Matt Stark from Bank of Springfield; Charla Buchanan from CEFCU; and local FBI Agent Jason, who all spoke on various types of financial crimes. Finally, we appreciate Kim Staff, owner of Staff Carpet, for being our Business Exhibitor! | |
Non-Profits to be Featured in November | |
Business After Hours November 12 | |
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The Chatham Area Chamber is hosting a Business After-Hours event on Tuesday, November 12th, from 5-7 p.m. at Agility Technologies,1209 S. 4th St., Suite B, in Springfield.
Although there is no cost to attend, an RSVP is encouraged so that our hosts can make appropriate plans.
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.
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Collecting Now for New Resident Packet Materials | |
October 2024 Member of the Month ~ CheckPoint Tire & Service Center | |
Pictured L to R: Tim Welch, Randy McNeal, Chris Muncy, Adam Fromme, and Nathan Stotts
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Congratulations to Checkpoint Tire & Service Center for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for October!
Now in its 26th year of business, CheckPoint Tire & Service Center is busy from the time they open until the time they close. Owners Bill Law and Randy McNeal hit the ground running when they decided to launch their own automotive store. Sales Manager Adam Fromme says they are not only proud of the work they do, but of their staff as well. "I started working here when I was in high school, then went away to college to get my bachelor's degree. I graduated and ended up coming right back here. That was 25 years ago." Adam pointed out that CheckPoint has several long-term employees - some over 20 years.
All of CheckPoint’s mechanics are certified and highly-trained, and can handle both basic repairs and maintenance, to more advanced repairs and computer diagnostics. They are also certified to maintain new car warranties, so you can rely on them to be your one-stop service center.
They take time to explain every job, and always provide their customers with an estimate in advance. Every one of their customers can be assured that their technicians have been trained to repair their vehicle - old and new alike - the very first time.
They are located at 23 Cottonwood Dr. in Chatham. Their hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed on Sunday.
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name CheckPoint Tire & Service Center as its Member of the Month for October!
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Election Security Program with County Clerk, Don Grey
Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 pm
| Join us for a crucial Election Security program presented by County Clerk Don Gray. Learn about the measures in place to ensure the integrity and security of our elections. Don't miss this opportunity to understand how your vote is protected!Know Before You Go This event is in-person....Learn More . | | | |
Upcoming Member & Community Events | |
Meet the Birth to Five Team | |
Pre-Planning Workshop October 23rd | |
Chatham Police and Fire Departments, and Chatham Train Depot Present Halloween Trunk or Treat | |
Christmas In Chatham - Twinkling Trees on the Square | |
Sponsorships Sought for Light Up the Park | |
The 2024 edition of Chatham Friends of the Parks “Light Up the Park” drive-through holiday light display marks 12 years of raising the spirits of more than 35,000 people.
The event opens the day after Thanksgiving and operates Thursday through Sunday nights plus Monday, December 23, Christmas Eve, and Christmas night. They are adding special evenings for families to walk and ride bikes through the lights.
Area businesses continue to play a pivotal role in this annual Chatham holiday tradition. Each year, more and more out-of-town and out-of-state visitors make the trip to Chatham to include “Light Up the Park” in their holiday season festivities.
With your help, they aim to continue that success and build upon it even more. The Friends are requesting help from your business to continue to expand this holiday tradition and to reach people from Chatham, Springfield, and the surrounding area.
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Holiday Help Program Coming to Prairie View
Reception Center
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Election Night Dinner to Benefit Special Olympics | |
Chatham County Market Has Special Holiday Offers
At County Market, we value YOU and your business. We want to help you with special offers for our Business Partners this holiday season!
We offer:
- Gift cards or certificates. These would be the perfect holiday gift anyone would appreciate and be thankful for. (Available in any quantity at a 5% discount EXCLUSIVELY for our Business Partners.)
- A large variety of holiday baked goods, cookies, and desserts for your holiday parties or around the office. Trust our bakery to do it right.
- Meat and cheese trays, hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, fried chicken and hot wings, fruit baskets, custom gift packs, and a wide variety of wine and spirits.
- Whole turkeys, turkey breasts, whole bone-in or boneless hams, frozen or fresh seafood, shrimp rings, and seafood platters for holiday gatherings.
It's time to celebrate, and we can help at your local County Market! Call Store Director, AJ Roller, today to place your gift card or certificate orders. You can order from the Deli, Bakery, and Floral Departments online at myCountyMarket.com!
--AJ Roller, Chatham County Market Store Director, 217-483-9053
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VFW Sponsoring a Blood Drive on November 23rd | Chatham Jaycees Information | |
Wreaths Across America Information | | |
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