May 2, 2024

Chamber News & Events

Ball-Chatham School District & Chatham Area Chamber Partner to Offer Health & Financial Wellness Fair to School Staff

Over 400 Ball-Chatham staff members attended the District's and Chamber's Health & Financial Wellness Fair. They had a chance to learn from our members about the different programs, services and resources that they provide to keep them physically, emotionally, and financially well!

May 4

Village Clean Up Day, 9 a.m. at the Village Square


May 9

Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 am.-1 p.m., Engrained Brewing Co., 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield


May 22

Ribbon Cutting for Doghouse Creations, 4 p.m., 13331 Bab Rd., Auburn


May 23

Ribbon Cutting for Springfield Muni Opera, 5:30 p.m., 815 E Lake Shore Dr., Springfield


June 13

Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield

Chamber Scholarships Awarded

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to award scholarships to three local graduating seniors: Gavin Davis, Will Maender, and Addison Sutzer, all from Glenwood High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship that will be applied to the college or university of their choice. 


Blind applications are judged by the Scholarship Committee. The committee ranks each candidate on a combination of academic achievement, volunteer and/or work experience, and a written essay specific to the Chatham Area Chamber itself. The Chamber Scholarship Program exists to help area students pursue their future plans, while promoting business within the community. 


For more information about Chamber-sponsored programs, please email coordinator@chatham-il-chamber.com.

Volunteers Needed

Interested in hosting a Chamber Event?

Over the past year, we’ve heard from many who would enjoy hosting one or several of our events. Thus, we’re developing a list of those interested as we look to schedule activities into 2025. The Chatham Area Chamber promotes each scheduled event, as well as the event host, for free!


Hosting any of these events is a great way to create awareness of your business and provides valuable networking opportunities. If interested, fill out and submit the form below!

Interest Form
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on the Web
Blackwell Digital on the Web
Doghouse Creations on Facebook
The Muni on the Web

May 2024 Member of the Month ~ First Bankers Trust

Pictured L to R -

Back row: Jeff Dillman, Chatham Chamber Director; Jay Behrends, Treasury Management Banker; Joel Oschwald, Market President; Steve Gnuse, Senior Vice President; Bill Kowalski, Loan Administrator; and Zach Thornton, Chatham Chamber Director


Front row: First Bankers Trust staff members - Dailynn Miller, Leigh Holstein, Brittany Miller, and Angela Hilscher

Congratulations to First Bankers Trust Co. for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's Member of the Month for May!

 

First Bankers Trust Company has been West-Central Illinois' leading local bank since 1946. Their purpose is to help customers and communities achieve their dreams. They've fulfilled this vision by offering a comprehensive suite of modern digital banking products and services to meet their customers’ needs, how, where, and when they want it most. They proudly offer competitive rates and expert service on home mortgages, as well as consumer, business, and agricultural loans. Additionally, they offer consumer banking services, business banking, and more.

 

In 2021, they established their Buck Land Funding Division, providing professional lending for hunting land in the Midwest; and in 2022, they launched their MHC Funding division, which specializes in the financing of mobile home communities and parks.

 

Their mission is doing what’s right and doing that better every single day. Their employees’ can be seen representing this mission in their professional interactions, as well as in their volunteer time. The Springfield location supports Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Compass For Kids, First Step Women’s Center, Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois, and Mercy Communities.


The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name First Bankers Trust as its Member of the Month for May!

First Bankers Trust on the Web
First Bankers Trust on Facebook

Library News


2024 Summer Book Camp - Sign Up Now!

Online registration for 2024 Book Camp starts on February 29th 2024. Online registration ends July 26th 2024.

Sign up now

Upcoming Member & Community Events

Sponsorships are OPEN Now for Titan Fuel's Shrimp Boil & BBQ Event!

Download the Sponsorship Form Here!

Fishing Has No Boundaries Annual Event for Children Coming May 4

St. Joe's Chicken Dinner & Online Auction is May 5

Birth to Five Illinois Parent Cafe May 8

A Memorial Service for Mothers Planned for May 11

Glenwood Athletic Boosters' Golf Scramble is May 30

Scan the QR code below to register!

The Villas of Holly Brook is Sponsoring a Blood Drive

The Villas of Holly Brook in Chatham is sponsoring a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on July 17, 2024 from 12 -5 p.m. Please stop by 825 E. Walnut Street in Chatham to sign up, or call Kathleen Burton at (217) 553-4886.

Employment News

Interested? Contact Brandon Hay at 217.415.8313!

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