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!

August 2026

Member of the Month

INB Chatham Branch

Pictured L to R: Peyton Handy, Dalton Minder, Corey Kates, Amanda Donley, Jake Wise, Will Formea, and Zach Thornton.

Congratulations to INB - Chatham Branch for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for August!

For more than 20 years, INB has been proud to serve the Chatham community, and its commitment remains as strong as ever. The INB team is dedicated to supporting local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community events while helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. Whether volunteering at community events, providing financial education, sponsoring local organizations, or welcoming customers by name, INB believes banking is about building lasting relationships. INB is grateful to be part of the Chatham community and says they look forward to serving its neighbors for many years to come. Learn more at INB.com.

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize INB Chatham as our Member of the Month for August.

Library News

Upcoming Member & Community Events

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Fundraiser to Benefit the Ball-Chatham Senior Center

Titan Town Takeover - A Weekend of Titan Pride, Community, and Tradition

Paint the Town Red on August 16!

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.

Birth to Five Illinois: Building the Future Early Childhood Workforce

Birth to Five Illinois works in every community in the State to:

• Continually assess the Early Childhood programs available in each Region.
• Understand what is available versus what local families say their children need.
• Bring together community members and civic leaders to bridge the gap between what exists and what families need.

Project First Five is one of Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51's priority recommendations to strengthen the Early Childhood workforce by inspiring the next generation of professionals.

Through partnerships with local education, healthcare, behavioral health, and workforce organizations, students are learning about meaningful careers that support young children and families.

Project First Five partners include:

• Lincoln Land Community College
• Community Child Care Connection
• IL WorkNet
• Memorial Behavioral Health
• Memorial Health
• HSHS St. John's Pediatric Therapy Departments
• Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center
• University of Illinois Extension
• Land of Lincoln Goodwill
• SIU Medicine
• UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)
• And a growing network of community partners

Project First Five has engaged:

• 3 high schools
• 1 post-secondary institution
• 1 career and technical education institution
• 16 local organizations
• More than 125 students

Students have been connected to scholarships, educational pathways, and Early Childhood career opportunities, while partners continue expanding workforce development efforts across the region.

This fall, Project First Five will visit additional schools, classrooms, and youth programs to introduce students to rewarding careers in Early Childhood.

Interested in joining Project First Five? Contact Amanda DeFord at adeford@birthtofiveil.com.

To learn more about Project First Five and Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51's Action Plan Progress Report, click the button below or visit our website https://www.birthtofiveil.com/reports/#action.