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Blog: August 2026 Monthly Luncheon
August 2026 Monthly Membership Luncheon The luncheon opened with a welcome from Matt Carnaghi, Board Chair, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Pastor John Holst of Zion United Church of Christ. After the invocation, Matt introduced Brian...
APOGEE 3Q Coffee Series Event
Understanding Each Other Through Real Colors How personality preferences can strengthen communication, teamwork, and workplace relationships Great communication starts with understanding—and that was the focus of the August 4th APOGEE coffee series gathering featuring...
Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates 45 Years in Marion
Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates 45th Anniversary For 45 years, Hospice has been a trusted source of comfort, dignity, and compassion for patients and families throughout our community. The Marion Chamber was honored to help celebrate this meaningful milestone...
Ribbon Cutting for EthOs
A Historic Marion Landmark Opens a New Chapter for Entrepreneurs On July 10, community members, business leaders, partners, and supporters gathered in downtown Marion to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the expanded EThOs @ The Citadel spaces. The...
Growing a Wealth Generating Business: July 7th
Small businesses are often built while they are already in motion—more like a plane being assembled mid-flight than a machine designed in a lab. That makes survival an ongoing discipline, not a one-time milestone. For business owners, long-term sustainability is not...
Blog: Ribbon Cutting – Downtown Suites Opens in Historic Dunaway Building After Remarkable Six-Year Restoration
On July 8, 2026, the Marion Chamber of Commerce welcomed community members, business leaders, and local officials to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Downtown Suites, two beautifully restored vacation rental properties located in the heart of downtown...
Blog: Ribbon Cutting – Amazon Hub
Amazon Hub Launches in Marion, Creating New Opportunities for Local Businesses The Marion Chamber of Commerce marked an exciting milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the new Amazon Hub location to the community. Matt Carnaghi, 2026 Board Chair for...
Blog: Ribbon Cutting – Williamson Co Military Exhibit
Williamson County Historical Society Unveils New Military Exhibit The Williamson County Historical Society (WCHS), in partnership with the Marion Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the opening of a new military exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring both local...
Blog: Ribbon Cutting – Realty 618
Realty 618 Celebrates Growth with Ribbon Cutting on 618 Day in Marion Realty 618 marked a major milestone in its continued growth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18 — fittingly celebrated on “618 Day” — at its new location in Marion. Hosted by the Marion...
Blog: Ribbon Cutting – SIH Mobile Care Unit
SIH Unveils Mobile Care Unit to Expand Healthcare Access Across Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) took an important step toward improving healthcare accessibility with the unveiling of its new Mobile Care Unit during a ribbon-cutting...