Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Held August 20! | |
The Chatham Chamber's Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, presented by INB, N.A., took place on August 20th. The Chamber welcomed our incoming Board members who will be seated in September: Courtney Bouvet, CEFCU; Jane Hay, Jane Hay Sales & Staging, The Real Estate Group; Angie Koester, CMT; Stephanie McDannald, Emerson Press; Michael Murphy, Coady Law; and Jon Sturgeon, Bank of Springfield.
In addition, there were three awards given: Marcie Williams, The Tap Room, won the President's Star Award for her dedication and hours of service to the Chamber. Local First Springfield won the Business Excellence Award for Nonprofit of the Year, and Doghouse Creations won the Business Excellence For-Profit Business of the Year Award! CONGRATULATIONS to all our award winners!
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September 7
Labor Day - Chamber Office Closed
September 9
Chatham Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chatham Area Public Library
September 10
Chatham Area Chamber Golf Outing, 12-5 p.m., Edgewood Golf Club
September 30
Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., The Creek Pub & Grill
October 8
Chatham Area Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., location TBD
October 14
Chatham Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chatham Area Public Library
| Want to see more events? Click here! | | | Ribbon Cutting Held for Legends Entertainment | | We appreciate all who came out to support Legends Entertainment at our Ribbon Cutting event on Tuesday, August 25, at their new location in Legacy Point! The new entertainment venue boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including: 12 modern bowling lanes, a 100+ game arcade, three party rooms, three bars with adult gaming, a 5,000 square foot patio with turf and yard games, temperature-controlled patio, five local dining options (Sapori, Taco Gringo, Wellthy Juice, Sliders, and The Vanilla Bean) in their food court, and over 70 TVs. It was wonderful to celebrate them as one of our newest members. Check them out at https://legends-springfield.com! | | What Would You Like to Hear About at Our Luncheons? | | |
We're beginning to plan for our 2027 luncheons, and want to hear from you! Email Chamber Director, Betsy Schroeder, at director@chatham-il-chamber.com your suggestions for luncheon topics.
As a reminder, luncheon presenters have 45 minutes to discuss industry topics - not sales pitches for their business/company.
Also, if you'd like to be a Business Exhibitor at our luncheons, email Betsy at the address listed above. Being a Business Exhibitor will provide you an opportunity to display/distribute informational materials and briefly discuss your business.
| | | Send us Your Premiums, Promotional Items & Swag! | | |
Any Chamber member or Chamber Golf Outing sponsor is welcome to donate items or materials for our Golfer bags. These bags are given to each of the estimated 144 golfers who will be joining us on September 10th.
Please deliver items to the Chamber office (106 E. Mulberry St. in Chatham) by 4 p.m. today.
| | Golf Sponsors to Date - Thank You!! | | |
Sponsor a Hole Today
Hole Sponsors have the opportunity to sit at their hole and network with golfers!
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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.
Even though we're sold out of Corporate Sponsors, foursomes, and individual golfers, we're still taking Hole Sponsorships until the first of September!
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!
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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.
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Pardon Our Dust: We're Improving our Space | |
We are thrilled to announce a major modernization project designed to upgrade our building and better serve our community.
Starting August 17, 2026, we will begin essential improvements to replace aging infrastructure. This project will ensure our library remains a comfortable and vibrant space for everyone for years to come.
| | | | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility. | | Thanks to our Community & Sponsors, Over 350 Kids are Set for Success! | | Senior Services of Central Illinois to Offer GUIDE | | Join the Fun on Labor Day Weekend! | | You're Invited to the Coop's Celebration on Sept. 12! | | Compass for Kids' Back to School Brunch Fundraiser September 19 | | Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest is September 19 | | Hickory Point Bank to Sponsor a Back to School Food Drive to benefit the Central Illinois Foodbank | | Calling All Trivia Night Round Sponsors! | | |
Support the Ball-Chatham Senior Center and get your business noticed at our upcoming Trivia Night on October 2!
Round Sponsorship – $100 includes:
• A mention at the beginning of the sponsored round
• Your logo displayed on the round slides
• Recognition in front of a fun, engaged crowd
This is a great opportunity to support a community event while promoting your business or organization.
Interested in sponsoring a round? Email ballchathamseniorcenter@gmail.com for more details.
Spots are limited — thank you for helping make Trivia Night a success!
| | 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. | | Region 51 August Newsletter is Here! | | |
Our August newsletter is out and packed with updates, highlights, and important information happening across Region 51, all focused on supporting children, families, and our community partners!
Staying connected means staying informed—and involved.
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Email your notices in PDF form or a link to your website, and we will post them for up to four weeks, for FREE! This is just another great benefit of Chamber Membership.
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