Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Coming Up May 7

Register for May's Luncheon Today!

Chamber/Jaycees Village Clean Up Day is May 16

Chatham Area Chamber Business After Hours at

XGolf on May 28

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!

April 2026

Member of the Month

Forever Home Feline Ranch

Pictured L to R: Addelyn Shawver, Cathy Doyle, and Megan Fellows.

Congratulations to Forever Home Feline Ranch for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for April! 

Forever Home Feline Ranch, located in Rochester, Illinois, is a nonprofit organization created to provide every cat in need a forever home. They strive to provide a sanctuary where cats will have a second chance to live a full life in a no-cage, no-kill environment. Forever Home Feline Ranch leads efforts to make Central Illinois a no-kill community by ending euthanasia as a method of controlling the feline population.

Now in its 17th year of operation, FHFR has found loving homes for hundreds of kittens and cats. They host many adoption events, but can regularly be found between 12-3 p.m., the 1st and 4th Saturday of every month at Ace Hardware on Wabash in Springfield. They can also be found between 12-4 p.m. at PetSmart on Veterans in Springfield on the 2nd and 3rd week of every month.

Not looking to adopt, but would like to support? There are always community fundraisers being held and direct donations are also welcome! Details can be found on their website at felineranch.org.

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Forever Home Feline Ranch as our Member of the Month for April.

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Upcoming Member & Community Events

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

Compass for Kids' Match Campaign Begins April 20th

BJ Grand Salon & Spa Offering BOGO 50% Off Liters Through April

Trivia Night on April 24 to Benefit the Ball-Chatham Senior Center

Chatham Railroad Museum to Host "Touch a Truck" on May 2 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BCEF's Iron Chef Event Coming May 8th

GMS Babysitting Night Scheduled for May 15th

See the Newly-Remodeled Booth Lodge, and All the Spaces Available for Rent at Camp Illinek!

Celebrate Seniors on May 20th

Join us in promoting positive aging through social engagement and meaningful activities. For more information, or to become a vendor at the 26^th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration, please contact Barb Hipsher at b.hipsher@ssoci.org or (217) 503-4643.

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

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

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