April 10, 2025

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 on April 7 at Glenwood Intermediate School.


Staff 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!

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


May 8

Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Chatham American Legion


May 10

Village Clean-Up Day, 9-11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Square in Chatham

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Scholarships Awarded to High School Seniors of Chamber Members!

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to award scholarships to two local graduating seniors: Murana Musso, and Sophia Whitten, both from Glenwood High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship that will be applied to the college or university of their choice.

The Chatham Area Chamber Scholarship Program exists to help area students pursue their future plans, while promoting business within the community.

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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Chatham Mayor's Prayer Breakfast May 1st

Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash along village streets and public green spaces! Coffee and donuts, provided by Scoop Du Jour, and trash bags provided by Masco Packaging & Industrial Supplies, will be provided. Even if you can only give an hour of your time, it will be time well spent helping friends and neighbors clean up our community and make a difference.


This is a great opportunity for students, scouts, and church groups to earn community project service hours.


Volunteers are reminded to bring gloves. Please wear bright colors and comfortable shoes.


For more information, please contact the Chamber at director@chatham-il-chamber.com.

Register for Our May Luncheon Today!

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April 2025 Member of the Month

Crowne Plaza Springfield

Pictured L to R: Talisa Bowen, Loren Ray, Courtney Bouvet, Amy Byers, Mike Murphy, Chrissy Call, Everett Smith, Zach Thornton, Darlene Sidwell, Tabitha Johnson, Tiffany Matthews, and Holly Smith

Congratulations to the Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Center, for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for April! 


The Crowne Plaza Springfield convention hotel features 288 premium guestrooms and suites, business-ready services, on-site dining and complimentary parking. Plan your next conference, meeting or social event in our 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space - perfect for groups of any size. Their onsite Sales and Events team will be with you every step of the way.


For more information, call 217-529-7777 or email hsmith@dhmhotels.com.


The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name the Crowne Plaza Springfield, as its Member of the Month for April.

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Library News

Drop-In Technology Help

Did you receive a new smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device recently that you just cannot seem to figure out how to use? Did you just learn that the library offers electronic resources that you can view on your phone, tablet, or laptop?

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Upcoming Member & Community Events

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

Download the Sponsorship Form Here!

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

Fishing Has No Boundaries Event Coming May 3rd

Birth to Five News 

If you or your organization have upcoming events that you would like to be featured in Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51’s Family Connection, please contact Amanda DeFord at adeford@birthtofiveil.com with the details!


We also share local events and community resources through our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthtofiveilregion51. Be sure to like, follow, and share to stay informed on the latest updates and family-friendly events!

Employment Opportunity

Central Illinois Senior Center is Hiring

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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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