Business After Hours September 30 at The Creek Pub & Grill | The Chatham Area Chamber is hosting a Business After-Hours event on Wednesday, September 30th, from 5-7 p.m. at The Creek Pub & Grill, 1801 Jason Place, Chatham. Appetizers will be available, as well the opportunity to check out the new "Creek Easy!" Attending events such as these is a great way for Chamber Members to connect with one another, meet fellow business owners and operators, and learn more about the local business community. | |
Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash along village streets and public green spaces! Coffee and donuts by Scoop Du Jour, and trash bags, courtesy of MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, 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.
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September 24
Chamber Blood Drive, 4-5:30 p.m., parking lot in front of Scoop Du Jour, 95 Plummer Blvd., Chatham
September 30
Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., The Creek Pub & Grill
October 8
Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The View: A Gathering Place, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield
October 10
Chamber/Jaycees Village Clean Up Day, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Square, Chatham
October 14
Chatham Area Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Ball-Chatham District Office, 1475 E. Plummer Blvd., Chatham
| Want to see more events? Click here! | | | Chatham Area Chamber's Fall Blood Drive is September 24 | | The Chatham Area Chamber is sponsoring a community blood drive on Thursday, September 24, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Scoop Du Jour, 95 Plummer Blvd. in Chatham. Anyone who donates will receive a coupon from Scoop! | | Sign Up for Our October Luncheon Today | | What Would You Like to Learn About at Our Luncheons? | |
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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.
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September 2026
Member of the Month
Big Dog Construction
| | Pictured L to R: Courtney Bouvet, Debbie Smith, and Chris Hartsook. | | |
Congratulations to Big Dog Construction - Your Local Window Depot for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for September!
Before opening Big Dog Construction - Your Local Window Depot, Chris Hartsook spent 14 years in construction management. Prior to that, Chris was a mechanical engineer for 10 years. In 2013, Chris made the leap to open his own business. Since that time, Big Dog Construction has been committed to providing high-quality service with unparalleled efficiency - specializing in replacement windows, exterior doors, and remodeling. Their windows are backed by a lifetime warranty to protect their clients’ investment.
At Big Dog Construction, staying up-to-date with new standards and trends is a priority. As such, Chris is an active member of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA), Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Big Dog Construction makes it a point to reply to inquiries within 24 hours, and they offer free estimates at the time of appointment. They can be reached at 217-970-7340, or info@bigdogcc.com.
The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Big Dog Construction as our Member of the Month for September.
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Embark on a year‑long Genre Quest starting September 1 and explore a new book genre every month-earning a fun digital badge each time you log your read on Beanstack. It's a simple, all‑ages reading adventure (Ages 3-103) designed to help you discover fresh favorites and see how many badges you can collect. | | | | Upcoming Member & Community Events | | Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility. | | 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.
| | Fishing Has No Boundaries Looking for Volunteers | | 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!
| | 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. | | Senior Services of Central Illinois' Annual Boots & Bowties Fundraiser Oct. 3 | | The Coop's 3rd Annual Boo-Tique Bash is October 9 | | Strengthening Support for Our Families in Region 51! | | |
We are proud to share how Birth to Five Illinois and the Sangamon County Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) have joined forces to expand access to essential trainings, education sessions, curriculums, and support groups across Region 51!
Through this collaboration, parents, caregivers, and professionals now have easier access to a wide variety of community resources designed to uplift families, providers, and professionals.
Whether you’re looking for educational workshops, peer support, or helpful tools for your journey — we’ve got you covered!
| | Donnie B's 28th Season Begins in November! | | Forever Home Feline Ranch Trivia Night Fundraiser November 6 | | | | Is Your Organization Looking to Hire? | |
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