Blog
2026 Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
2026 EVENT INFORMATION Around 480 Chamber members and guests gathered at the Pavilion for the 105th Chamber Annual Banquet on January 16th 2026. Registration went smoothly thanks to our volunteers: Megan, Jennifer, Whitney, Sandy, Matt, and Registration sponsor...
December 2025 Luncheon Recap: State of the City
Luncheon RecapChamber Luncheon Highlights: State of the City, Leadership Updates, and What’s Ahead Our recent Chamber Luncheon brought together members, partners, and community leaders for an engaging and informative afternoon focused on Marion’s continued growth,...
2025 Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
2025 EVENT INFORMATION Around 400 Chamber members and guests gathered at the Pavilion for the 104th Chamber Annual Banquet on January 17th 2025. Registration went smoothly thanks to our volunteers: Megan, Mary Beth, Matt, Judy and Registration sponsor Clearwave Fiber!...
APOGEE 2024 Professional Development Event
2024 Professional Development Event We would like to thank everyone that came out for a day of listening, learning, and networking at the 2024 APOGEE event on October 24th. This event featured dynamic speakers with valuable lessons and takeaways for attendees. Along...
2024 Golf Scramble
2024 EVENT RECAP The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 40th annual Golf Scramble at Kokopelli. on Friday, September 20th. We enjoyed perfect day of golf filled with networking, delicious food, and interactive games and contests. We would like to congratulate this...
Pennies for Potholes
By Susan OdumExtension EducatorCommunity & Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois ExtensionThe projects that take place along our major thoroughfares, i.e., our interstate, U.S., and state highways most likely are the result of the State’s multi-year road...
Start Seeing Local
By Susan OdumExtension EducatorCommunity & Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois Extension In this season of giving thanks, it is fitting that we “Show Some Love” for our small businesses and entrepreneurs. Our local businesses are a reflection of our...
Maintaining Law and Order
By Susan OdumExtension EducatorCommunity & Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois Extension Imagine you are home alone and awakened from your sleep by a noise outside your window. It doesn’t sound like a “ghost” so you rule out calling Ghostbusters. So instead...
What’s in it for Me?
By Susan OdumExtension EducatorCommunity & Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois Extension How does the local population impact you as a resident? The US Census Bureau estimates the per capita income for each county in the US, based on the population....
Recycle Your Income
By Susan OdumExtension EducatorCommunity & Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois Extension In addition to recycling newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles, why not recycle your income by buying local whenever possible? When you make a commitment to...