Weekly E-News for
February 7, 2018


 

importantdates
IMPORTANT DATES  
 
 
LAST CHANCE to nominate a business that has made an impact in your community.
The Annual Salute to Business Awards nomination deadline is this Friday!   
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2/7/18 - 8:30 a.m. | Healthcare and Wellness Committee Meeting
Field Trip to First Baptist Academy - committee members should check your email for details!

2/7/18 - 11:30 a.m. | Ambassador Meeting
Hilton Garden Inn, O'Fallon | 360 Regency Park Dr., OFallon 

2/8/18 - 12:00 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting
LV Health & Wellness Pharmacy | 1219 Thouvenot Ln, Ste 111, Shiloh

2/8/18 - 3:30 p.m. | Military Affairs Committee Meeting
VFW Post 805 | 223 W. First Street, O'Fallon

2/14/18 - 11:00 a.m. | Member Luncheon - Empty Bowl Luncheon
Gateway Classic Cars | 1237 Central Park Dr - RSVP



 
      
 
chamberannouncements
CHAMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION!    
Nominate your favorite business for our 42nd Annual Salute to business Awards!

Our 42nd Annual Salute to Business Awards luncheon will be  held on April 11th at the Regency Conference Center. We are currently accepting nominations for businesses that have made an impact on our community in one of the following ways:

Economic Impact,   Business Beautification, Community Service, Spirit of the Chamber, and   Heritage.
Download our   Nomination Criteria for more information on each category and details on submission deadlines.
Nominations can be submitted:
by mail to: P.O. Box 371, O'Fallon, IL 62269
by  email to :  director@ofallonchamber.com 
by fax to 618-632-8162
or by   dropping it off at our office: 116 E. First Street, O'Fallon, IL.
 
 
Submissions MUST be received by February 9th in order to be considered. Nominations without supporting information will NOT be considered.
   





What are you doing this Valentines Day? 

We just know our member's have some great goings-on
for couples and single alike.

Plan the perfect date and show your community
some ♥LOVE♥ by shopping local this Valentine's Day!





MEMBERS!
Send us your V-Day specials and we'll feature them on E-news and our Facebook page!




    


  Click the flyer below to RSVP
 for Chamber YOUniversity!
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upcomingevents UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | 11:00 a.m.

Empty Bowl Luncheon
Gateway Classic Cars | 1237 Central Park Dr, O'Fallon
 
For our February monthly member luncheon, we are supporting the O'Fallon Woman's Club Empty Bowl lunch.
You can RSVP through us or buy a bracelet through the Woman's Club. Either way gets you into the event - 100% of your donation goes to the O'Fallon Food Pantry. We will be there at the door to help check you in if you RSVP'd through us.

This event serves as our February luncheon - we have no speakers. Just come out, enjoy lunch, and network!

Lunch: $10
Bottle of water, piece of bread, bowl of soup, in support of the O'Fallon Food Pantry 
  Member Luncheon is typically the second Wednesday of every month. 
 



 
by Noon on February 12


Tuesday, February 20, 2018 | 5:00 p.m.  
 
HSHS - St. Elizabeth's Hospital | One St. Elizabeth's Boulevard, O'Fallon

Light refreshments served.
Event is complimentary for members and guests.
 
Business After Hours is typically the third Tuesday of every month. 

 


by Noon on February 19



Friday, February 23, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.
 
Public Safety Building | 285 N. Seven Hills Rd, O'Fallon

Presenters: 

Ryan Johnson | O'Fallon Public Library
Dr. Chris Renner | Preferred Spine & Rehab
Matt Gilreath | Telecom Direct
 
Business Over Breakfast is typically the last Friday of every month. 
 
  



By Noon on February 22

memberflyers
MEMBER FLYERS
Remember to support your fellow Chamber members whenever possible!
Check out member flyers below for great deals, awesome events and fun times!

Click on each thumbnail to view the full flyer and for more details.     
 
  

   
   


Click on each thumbnail to view the full flyer and for more details.    

 

 
 
  
 

 
 


Do you have a flyer you would like featured in our weekly E-news?
 Just send a PDF or Jpg to
and we are happy to include it in our E-News! 
*Flyers submitted after 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
 will be included in the next week's e-news
 

blooddrives
Save a Life - Give Blood!
           
     
   
         
VISIT
  TO FIND BLOOD DRIVES NEAR YOU!

Would you like to host a blood drive with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center?   
Contact Alissa Fuhrmann by email: afuhrmann@mvrbc.org or phone: 618-391-4903
    
 The AMERICAN RED CROSS NEEDS BLOOD! 
If you or your business wants to set up a blood drive,  

either inside or on the parking lot, contact Tiffani Marshall at (618) 305-4739 or by email: tiffani.marshall@redcross.org  
 
   
pressreleases
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
 
Send your press release or company news in Word format to The O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce
to be included on our NEW press release page on our website!
           
      
View all member
press releases
here 
 
local
The Local Scene
Find out what's going on around town! 
Don't forget to stop by the Chamber office for resources on local businesses, maps, guides and more!