Business After Hours at The Range! | The Chatham Area Chamber hosted a Business After Hours event on March 6th, at The Range Bourbon & Brew, in Chatham. The event drew many new members, and long-time members alike - all having a chance to learn more about one another, or just catch up. It was a fantastic event! | Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of New Renovations at Villas of Holly Brook-Chatham | The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony today to mark the completion of the Villas of Holly Brook-Chatham’s recent remodel! The home looks amazing, and residents now enjoy refurbished amenities, such as a movie theater, hair salon, spa, and much more. Thank you all for your warm and welcoming hospitality! | |  |
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March 12
Chamber Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chatham Area Public Library
March 13
March Luncheon, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Springfield
March 18
Candidates Forum, 6-8 p.m., Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St., Chatham
March 26
Ribbon Cutting for DC Chatham Softwash, 4 p.m., 230 Goldenrod Dr., Chatham
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
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Chatham Chamber to Host a Forum for Those Running for Ball-Chatham School Board | |
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The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce will host an in-person Candidates Forum for the upcoming contested elections for Ball-Chatham School Board members on March 18th from 6-8 p.m. at the Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St. in Chatham. The event will also be Facebook live-streamed and recorded. Those interested in watching the forum via Facebook Live should use this link: https://business.facebook.com/events/526465886715633.
Candidates in uncontested races for the Village of Chatham, Ball and Chatham Townships, and the Chatham Area Public Library Board of Trustees will also be invited to give brief introductions of themselves.
Got Questions for the Ball-Chatham School Board Candidates?
Submit your questions by filling out the Google form linked below. You may also email them to director@chatham-il-chamber.com.
Questions submitted by the public will be reviewed and selected by a moderator, and each candidate will be allowed two minutes to respond.
For more information, please reach out to the Chamber office.
| Chatham Chamber & Impact Life Partner to Bring a Blood Drive to the Chatham Area on March 27 | |
Saving lives is its own reward - but at ImpactLife, we like to thank your donors with something extra! As a Donor for Life, you will unlock exclusive rewards and work your way toward earning your favorite ImpactLife gear and more.
It is our way of saying thank you for making a lifesaving difference!
Check out our new program details here!
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.
Enjoy perks and benefits every step of your donor journey! Through Donor For Life, rewards grow in value as you give more throughout each year.
As a reward, donors get a choice of an electronic gift card, bonus points for the Rewards Store
OR charitable donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of the donor’s choice via our Good Giving program.
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Attention Chamber Members! If you are a health care or financial planning/services provider, this event is for you!
The Ball-Chatham School District will be hosting its staff Health and
Wellness Fair on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 12-3 p.m. at Glenwood Intermediate School, 465 Chatham Rd., Chatham.
The focus of the health fair is to provide staff members the opportunity to connect with local medical, socio-emotional, and financial resources - all of which will help promote personal health.
You will have the opportunity to interact with up to 500 staff members in a fair-style come-as-you-go event.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the BCSD Staff Health and Wellness Fair, please complete the Google Form linked below by March 24, 2025.
A member of their staff will be in contact with you soon with more information.
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Chatham Chamber Scholarship Applications are Open! | |
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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
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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 | |
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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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25th Annual Murder Mystery Play | Get tickets online for 25th Annual Murder Mystery Play here. Presented by the Friends of the Chatham Area Public Library. | | | |
Upcoming Member & Community Events | |
Future brides, mark your calendars! | |
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Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is thrilled to announce three upcoming Bridal Gown Shows, offering an incredible selection of nearly 200 new and gently used wedding dresses in various styles and sizes—all at unbeatable prices.
These special events will showcase a stunning array of over 200 bridal gowns, as well as flower girl dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses, and a limited selection of bridesmaid dresses. Thanks to a generous donation from a local bridal shop, several brand-new wedding gowns will also be available. Brides-to-be can complete their wedding day look with a variety of accessories,
including jewelry, tiaras, veils, and more. For more details about the Shows, go to: https://www.llgi.org/bridal-gown-shows/.
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Ball-Chatham Senior Center Open House March 31 | |
Chatham American Legion Fish Fry | |
BCEF's 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities are now available! | |
Senior Services of Central Illinois is Looking for Volunteers | |
St. John's Lutheran Preschool Open for Registration | |
Enrollment Open for St. Joseph's Preschool Program | |
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Introducing the New Region 51 Birth to Five Educational Resource Guide!
Region 51 Birth to Five is excited to share their Educational Resource Guide! It is a valuable tool designed to support parents and caregivers in navigating their child's early years. This comprehensive guide includes key developmental milestones and a wealth of local resources to assist families in fostering their child’s growth and learning.
Explore the Early Childhood Developmental Milestones Chart below (click on the graphic to see it enlarged)—a practical resource to help parents understand their child’s progress across different stages of development.
Access the Full Developmental Milestone Resource Guide by clicking the link below.
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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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