To the Membership:

I want to take a moment to let our membership know that I am leaving my position as executive director with the Fairview Heights Chamber. It is with a heavy heart that I do this.  However, I'm gladly staying on until March 18 to assist the board in this transition.   

I have greatly enjoyed my tenure here and I truly appreciate having had the opportunity to service the membership. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me. Even though I will miss seeing many of you on a regular basis, I am looking forward to new challenges as I start a new phase of my career.  

I know the Board of Directors will ensure the membership will continue to receive quality service.  You have a great team in the oncoming Board, and I wish them continued success as they lead the Chamber into the future. 

Sincerely,

Scott Leas

Join members of the Fairview Heights Chamber of Commerce during BUSINESS & BAGELS 8 a.m. Friday, March 11 at the Caseyville Township Community Center, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights.  Meet and greet with other Chamber members and guests to power network.  Continental breakfast provided. 

Sponsored by Ameren

It's FREE for Chamber members and their guests who register in advance.  Cost at the doors is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.  For more information or to register, click HERE.

Join us at Stonewolf Golf Club for the Fairview Heights Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Thursday, March 17. 

Did you know that the Fairview Heights Chamber's Business After Hours is not only open to members of the Chamber and their guests, but also business professionals interested in becoming Chamber members? All you need to do is RSVP!

This months sponsor:

Expand your business network at the Chamber's Business After Hours. Meet new business contacts in a casual, social environment while mingling with established associates. Attendance prizes to be awarded.

Click on the link below to register now.

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Mark your Calendar for the Fabulous Fairview Heights Casino Night Friday, May 13 at Gateway Center.  Arrive early and start competing for great prizes.  Entertainment, food, gaming, and fantastic prizes to be awarded.  Ticket are $35 per person and include $50 in gaming chips, food, beer and wine.  Tickets and online registration will be available soon.  Sponsorship opportunities also available.  For more information, call Shannon Stelling at (618) 558-9450 or visit www.fairviewcasinonight.com.

Are there job openings with your business?  Looking for qualified people to fill those positions? 

Post help-wanted notifications on the Chamber's website and market your business at the same time.  Simply log into the MEMBERS ONLY section of the Chamber website to post your company's JOB LISTINGS for FREE.  One more way it pays to be a member of the Fairview Heights Chamber. 

Forget your password and log in?  No problem!  Simply call the Chamber at 397-3127. 

Don't have time to post your job opening?  Call Kimberly Ruef at the Chamber.  She will assist in posting them for you.  Kimberly is a Chamber volunteer and with Jobs Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the qualified people connect with employers.

Midwest Business Institute's mission is to assist chamber members and businesses, corporations and associations continue to make strides increasing productivity and profitability.

Institute Mission: Helping those who participate grow their businesses and invest in the development of their employees is the primary focus of the Institute.  The Institute provides services to support the growth and enhance the development, performance and productivity of the work force.  Institute partners and sponsors are entitled to all Institute seminars, programs and special events at reduced rates. 

The Institute offers seminars, programs and special events covering a wide range of topics and skills.  The majority of services provided are led by nationally and internationally recognized experts that provide high content, practical programs that are engaging and encourage participation to enhance the learning process.

Attend this Institute if:

You want to raise the bar and surpass your competition

• You're annoyed at the thought of paying for employees and getting little return on your investment.
• Your company is new and you are seeking critical information and skills to develop a road map to profitability.
• You want information that is relevant, practical and immediately useful.

 To learn more about MBI, or to register, visit midwestbusinessinstitute.com.

Chamber members are invited to attend a Manager's Reception 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Kem's Restaurant in the Holiday Inn - Fairview Heights.  Chamber members and their guests are given two complimentary beverage tickets and free appetizers.  It's a great place to meet friends and relax while making new contacts.  For more information, call the Holiday Inn at (618) 212-1300.

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Spring Career Fair

Join us for our Spring Career Fair:

 Wednesday May 4, 2011  2pm-4pm

Sanford-Brown College

1101 Eastport Plaza Dr

Collinsville, IL 62234

There is NO FEE to attend!

However, registration is required. 

To register, email your name, organization and number of attendees to

megan.swift@sbc-collinsville.com or call

618-344-5741 by April 25, 2011 

Come and meet our graduates and students. 

We will provide a boxed lunch and have

Attendance prize drawings for employers!

Make-A-Wish Foundation

On June 9, 2011, Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center and co-sponsor Scott Credit Union, along with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob, Fairview Heights, Collinsville & Ed/Glen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 5th Annual Fundraising Business after Hours! 

ALL proceeds will go to The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois.  Our goal this year is to raise $15,000.  By reaching this goal, we will be able to fund the wishes of THREE CHILDREN in the southern Illinois community and give a life changing experience to them.  With your participation in our business after-hours event, we can make wishes come true. 

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is a great organization that grants amazing wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.  Please help us grant three deserving children their wishes.   They didn't ask to have a life threatening illness, but they are asking for a wish to be granted!!!  AND YOU CAN HELP MAKE THEIR WISH COME TRUE!!!

If your business is interested in donating, please call Susan at 618-444-2793.

- Platinum -

City of Fairview Heights
CTS Technology Solutions, Inc.

- Silver -

Regions Bank

- Bronze -

Associated Bank
Belleville News-Democrat
Bob Evans Restaurant
Casino Queen
Centrue Bank
Commerce Bank
Community First Bank
Edward Jones Investments
Holiday Inn
Klein Brand Sources
Mid America Web Solutions
Print Master
Pyramid Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Ramada
Stone Carlie & Company, L.L.C.

Traube Tent
Watson's Office City

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