Ribbon Cutting for DC Chatham Softwash Held March 26th | Thanks to everyone who came to our Ribbon Cutting on March 26th to celebrate new member, DC Chatham Softwash! You can reach DC Chatham Softwash on their website, or on Facebook for all of your house washing and concrete cleaning needs. | Wake Up Chatham Chatham Chamber is April 24th! | |
Start your day with coffee and conversation! The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's breakfast networking event will be held at New Beginnings Weight Loss & Wellness at 215 N. Main St. in Chatham, on Thursday, April 24th from 7:30 to 9 a.m. It will be an open house format, with breakfast items from Scoop Du Jour.
Though there is no charge for the event, we ask that you RSVP by April 21st at the link below, so that our hosts can make appropriate plans.
This is a great way for Chamber members to connect with one another, meet other business owners and operators, and learn more about the local business community.
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.
Thank you to New Beginnings Weight Loss & Wellness for hosting our breakfast event!
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March 27
Chamber Community Blood Drive, 3-6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Square in Chatham
April 7
Health & Financial Wellness Fair, 12-3 p.m., Glenwood Intermediate School, 465 Chatham Rd. in Chatham
April 10
Chatham Chamber April Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Motorheads Bar & Grill
April 24
Wake Up Chatham Chamber! Breakfast Networking, 7:30-9 a.m., New Beginnings Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic, 215 N. Main St. in Chatham
May 1
Chatham Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m., Chatham Baptist Church, 1500 E. Walnut, Chatham
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Chatham Community Blood Drive
Sponsored by the
Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 27th, 3 - 6 p.m.
Donor Bus - Chatham Veterans Memorial Square
Can't make it to the blood drive? Donate at the ImpactLife donor center and credit Chatham Chamber.
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| | Register for Our Speed Networking Luncheon! | | Chatham Mayor's Prayer Breakfast May 1st | | Chatham Chamber Scholarship Applications Close Tomorrow! | | |
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
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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 Chamber's 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.
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March 2025 Member of the Month
Pole Barn Chic Events
| | Pictured L to R: Jim Blizzard, Marcie Williams, Nathan Stotts, Nick Kondelis, Will Ryan, Joe Ryan, Jose Flores, Audrey Kondelis, Angie Wall, Brady Wycoff, Zach Thornton, Courtney Bouvet, Will Formea, and Dalton Minder | | |
Congratulations to Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC, for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for March!
Pole Barn Chic was specifically created for people who want (or need) to throw an over the top party but don't have the time, knowledge, patience, team, or space to do so. They guarantee that any party that they throw for their clients will be remembered fondly and talked about for years to come.
Audrey and Nick Kondelis are the owners of Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC. “My husband is ‘big city,’ and I am ‘small town country,’” says Audrey. “When our worlds collided, we fell in love. The brand Pole Barn Chic was born out of our love and the way we throw fun, wild, carefree parties. My idea of celebration is throwing a big city party inside a big ole country barn. You can expect eclectic style at its finest with Pole Barn Chic!”
As an event designer and owner, Audrey says that her job is to take their clients’ themes and deliver more than they ever knew existed. “I pay extremely close attention to detail and leave absolutely nothing to the imagination,” she says. "By providing a full-service staff the day of the event, there will be no worries. We will handle all problems, all ‘mini-emergencies,' last-minute decisions, and most importantly we will make sure the guest of honor isn't bothered with anything!”
Pole Barn’s accredited staff will do everything they can to deliver the event of their clients’ dreams.
Pole Barn Chic is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They can be reached at 217-685-7389, or polebarnchicevents@gmail.com.
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Pole Barn Chic as its Member of the Month for March.
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The Chatham Area Public Library District Library Board of Trustees has submitted a referendum question for the April 1st, 2025, consolidated election ballot. Approval of the referendum would allow the library to focus on three priorities: critical infrastructure repairs, long-term financial stability, and expanded materials, services & technology. | | | | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Ball-Chatham Senior Center Open House March 31 | | Chatham Police Department to Host Easter Egg Hunt | | Chatham Jaycees to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt | | Chatham American Legion Fish Fry | | One Stop Auto Shop Customer Appreciation Day April 26 | | Central Illinois Senior Center is Hiring | | | | Is your business or organization looking to hire? | |
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