Thank You Village Clean Up Day Volunteers! | |
Thanks to the volunteers who came out on October 10 to help pick up trash along village streets and public green spaces! Coffee and donuts were provided by Scoop Du Jour, and trash bags were provided courtesy of MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply. Village Clean Up Day is held twice a year, and sponsored by the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chatham Jaycees. | |
Chamber Luncheon Attendees Learned How to Prepare their Business for an AI Future | The Chatham Area Chamber's October 8th luncheon featured Andrew Bartlett, owner/founder of OOTBox Media, who discussed how to prepare businesses for an AI-powered future. Thanks also to Kim Danner, owner/founder of New Beginnings Wellness, for being our Business Exhibitor. Finally, we appreciate Jane Hay Sales & Staging for hosting the luncheon at their venue, The View: A Gathering Place, and Hy-Vee Market Grille Catering for providing our delicious lunch! | |  | |
October 22
Wake Up Chatham Chamber!, 7:30-9 a.m., Friendly Honda, 2500 Prairie Crossing Drive
November 11
Chatham Area Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Ball-Chatham District Office.
November 12
Chatham Area Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Springfield Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield
November 13
Ribbon Cutting to celebrate TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's new location, 12:30 p.m., 3000 Hamlin Pkwy., Springfield
November 26-27
Chatham Area Chamber Office Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
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Wake Up Chatham Chamber! is October 22 at
Friendly Honda
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Start your day with coffee and conversation! The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's breakfast networking event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m., at Friendly Honda, 2500 Prairie Crossing Dr., Springfield, on October 22. It will be an open house format.
Though there is no charge for the event, we ask that you RSVP by October 17, so that our hosts can make appropriate plans.
Thank you to Pete Naylor and Friendly Honda for hosting our breakfast event!
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The quarterly newsletter is emailed to all Chatham Area Chamber members. The Newsletter comes out quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Below are the deadlines for submission. November 30th is the deadline for the December 2026 issue.
Content for the articles may include, but is not limited to:
- News stories, publications, notices, and professional development opportunities of interest to our members. The news stories may also include a member profile: history, facilities, focus, achievements, a photo, and how you can be reached.
- Content should not be a "sales pitch," but rather, educational in nature.
Articles must be submitted in Microsoft Word, Google docs, or pasted directly in the email itself. Pictures and other graphics should be submitted as a jpg, or png. And, if you plan to contribute, please email to give me a heads up so that I can save space for your article.
Please provide a caption for each photo, and list who has written the article, along with their contact info. Articles may be edited for clarity or space. Do not submit previously copyrighted materials. All submissions become the property of the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce.
Content is typically 300-350 words per item submitted. Please send content to director@chatham-il-chamber.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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October 2026
Member of the Month
Blackwell Digital
| | Pictured L to R: Will Formea, Chatham Area Chamber Ambassador, and Andrew Blackwell, owner/founder of Blackwell Digital. | | | |
Congratulations to Blackwell Digital for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for October!
Founded by Andrew Blackwell, who brings more than 20 years of experience helping businesses across a wide range of industries, Blackwell Digital is a digital and technology agency and AI consultancy helping businesses attract more customers, save time, and run more efficiently. From small businesses to mid-market companies and enterprises, they build websites and custom software, provide hosting and digital marketing, and help business owners understand where AI can make a difference and how to put it to work.
If your website isn’t bringing in business, your team spends too much time on repetitive tasks, or you’re unsure where to start with AI, Blackwell Digital can help. They take the time to understand your business, recommend the right approach, and build solutions that fit the way you work. From AI strategy and team training to implementation and ongoing support, you have an experienced partner focused on helping your business grow.
Contact Blackwell Digital today to find new and exciting ways to deliver on your business goals. Blackwell Digital can be reached at (314) 873-1603.
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Blackwell Digital as our Member of the Month for October.
| | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility. | | Upcoming Fall Festivals and Activities | |
Synergy HomeCare & Senior Services of Central Illinois Harvest & Hugs | |
Abraham Lincoln Council Trunk or Treat Event | |
CPD, CFD, and Many Chatham Organizations Sponsor the Annual Trunk or Treat Event | | Join Us for a Titan Family Night at the Museum! | | Operation Blanket Brigade Continue Until November 30 | | Stay in the Loop with Birth to Five Illinois! | | |
The Statewide Birth to Five Illinois Newsletter is out and full of helpful updates and stories from across the state, check out Region 51’s Shout-Out!
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| | | Call for Volunteers to Work with Student-Run Enterprise | | |
The GHS Legacy Store is looking to incorporate local business owners and professionals into their program as guest speakers and possibly even a continuing contact for future questions and advice students might seek. They're looking for a variety of individuals or even a group of people who have experience in different types of businesses, people who specialize in specific fields like Marketing, Social Media, Merchandising, etc., and people who just have great general advice and wisdom to share with our future young professionals.
This could be structured as a series of guest speakers throughout the year or a day where a group comes to speak about their different experiences.
Contact Mary See at msee@bcsd5.org for more information on how you can partner to help with this great initiative!
| | PCBancard to Offer Chamber Members a Discount for Using Their Dual Pricing Program | | Nelson's Catering's Holiday Packages | | Donnie B's 28th Season Begins in November! | | Forever Home Feline Ranch Trivia Night Fundraiser November 6 | | | | Is Your Organization Looking to Hire? | |
Send your employment notices to us, and we will include them in our Network News!
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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We're happy to include our members' news and events in our weekly Network News, at no cost! Simply email us at the link below and include any graphics you would like included.
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