January's luncheon topic is,"6 Little-Known Culprits that Keep You Exhausted & The Fastest Way to Increase Energy for Good." The presenter is Mike Thomas, owner of WLS Coaching, LLC. Mike is a pharmacist with 35 years of experience and a board-certified health coach. His presentation will focus on six surprising factors that drain your energy and provides practical strategies to overcome them. You’ll learn how to beat the mid-afternoon slump, discover four energizing foods, and improve your sleep for lasting vitality. Attendees will leave motivated, equipped with actionable insights, and provided with several free resources to support their journey to sustained energy and wellness.

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The Business Exhibitor is Rhea Woodruff, Board Certified Master NLP, Time Line Therapy® & Hypnosis Practitioner, NLP Coach, and owner of HH&P Integrative Services ~ Online Therapy That Works.

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Bloom Catering will serve: Loaded Potato, and Red Pepper Gouda Soups (choose your preference on the registration form linked below); Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast, Mixed Greens, Craisins, Feta, Sliced Almonds, Maple Vinaigrette, and Baguettes.

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Lunch is $20 per person. You have the option to pay online when you register at the link below, or pay at the door with check, cash, credit card, or member punch card. Please RSVP by 4 p.m., January 6th.

If you register and your plans change, please notify the Chamber as soon as possible by emailing

 Director@chatham-il-chamber.com, since we must pay for every confirmed reservation. You will be billed for the cost of the meal if you do not cancel your reservation by the indicated RSVP deadline.

Mardi Gras Sponsors & Silent Auction Items Sought!

Chatham Chamber Scholarship Applications are Open!

Each year, the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to three local graduating seniors. The students receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to the college or university of their choice.

Applications are judged on a combination of academic achievement, volunteer work experience and future goals. To qualify, high school seniors must:

• Reside in Sangamon County
• Be either employed by a Chatham Area Chamber member, or their parent/guardian must be employed by a Chatham Area Chamber member. Not sure if the employer is a member of the Chatham Area Chamber? Just ask the business, or go online to the Chambers website to check our member roster.

The Chamber Scholarship Program aims to promote business within the community. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 28, 2025.

January 2025 Member of the Month

Hy-Vee

Pictured L to R: Anthony Emery, Ronnie Minteer, Jim Renfro, Fredrick Shelby Jr, Hunter Blattel, Micah Turner, Rhiannon Bantner, Chamber President Michael Murphy, Candice Rice, Criss Morthland, Kara Bollivar, Marsha Cox, Janet Stierlin, Tony Robertson, James Heriford, Kaitlyn McMillen, Kyle Kunz, Ashley Noble, Kenny Porter, Jim Blizzard, Belinda Emery, Adam Holford, Benny Wier, Monquie Dickerson, Diane Henderson, Chamber Director Zach Thornton, Janet Smith, and Chamber Director Courtney Bouvet.

Congratulations to Hy-Vee for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for January! 

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 550 business units across nine Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and, in September 2024, was voted “Best Grocery Store in America,” according to USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, taking the top spot among the most-loved grocery stores in the country.

“Hy-Vee is more than just a brand. It's a symbol of quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service,” shared Jim Blizzard, district store director of the Springfield Hy-Vee. “But what truly sets Hy-Vee apart is its unwavering commitment to its community, especially in times of need. As an employee, I am not just proud, but deeply honored to be part of a company that has made it its mission to combat food insecurity.”

Hy-Vee has a long history of supporting the communities it serves through initiatives like its One Step program, which funds projects locally and worldwide addressing hunger, clean water and reforestation. Hy-Vee Homefront, its ongoing initiative to support our nation's military members, veterans and their families, raises money each November for organizations that support veterans. Additionally, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day breakfasts serve more than 90,000 veterans, active duty military members and their families each Veterans Day.

Hy-Vee has partnered with Feeding America and member food banks on its 100 Million Meals Challenge, which launched last year. Through this challenge, Central Illinois Hy-Vee stores have raised more than $80,000 collected from the register round up campaigns at the Central Illinois Hy-Vee stores and Fast & Fresh locations. All funds collected at the stores go directly to the Central Illinois Foodbank to benefit their network of food pantries. The Central Illinois Hy-Vee stores have donated more than 60,000 pounds of food through food rescue programs. This equates to more than 50,000 meals to individuals and families in Central Illinois experiencing food insecurity.

The Springfield Hy-Vee is located at 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Hy-Vee as its Member of the Month for January.

Library News

Upcoming Member & Community Events

Chatham Police Department to a Hold Blood Drive on January 3rd

Donor incentives:

All donors will receive a voucher to get their choice of the following—

• An electronic gift card
• $30 gift card option for whole blood donors and $45 for double red
• Gift card choices include Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Subway, Applebee's, Darden Restaurants (includes Olive Garden, Long Horn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, and more).
• Loyalty Store bonus reward points (Heroes shirt)
• A donation to local food bank

Schedule your appointment at: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138229

Birth to Five Illinois News

Birth to Five Illinois offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1^st. We look forward to working with you in 2025!

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