Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce

03/07/2025

Fantastic Business After Hours tonight! Thanks to The Range Bourbon & Brew for their great hospitality, and to everyone who stopped by!

03/06/2025

Looking forward to tonight's Chatham Area Chamber Business After Hours at The Range from 5-7 p.m.! Hope everyone can join us!

03/04/2025

This Friday, March 7th, marks the beginning of the Chatham American Legion Post 759's Lenten Fish Fry. Let's support the Chatham American Legion in this annual tradition!

This Friday, March 7th, same prices as last year. No Inflation! Menu at www.chathamlegion.com

03/04/2025

Yummy!! Worth braving the soggy weather for a few of these little gems.

We will have Fat Tuesday goodies available while supplies last!

03/04/2025

Please join us in welcoming Kristin Croenne, Dream Vacations, as our newest member! Kristin is a dedicated, full-service travel advisor who is committed to crafting an unforgettable vacation experience for her clients.

Kristin has extensive industry knowledge and connections, so regardless of the type of getaway her clients have been dreaming of—whether it's an exciting river or ocean cruise, a fabulous beachside resort, or an enlightening guided tour—their travel dreams are brought to life.

Reach out to Kristin at (217) 414-4299 or visit her website, https://kcroenne.dreamvacations.com, to begin planning the ultimate vacation experience!

02/28/2025

Congratulations to Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC, for being chosen the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for March!

Pole Barn Chic was specifically created for people who want (or need) to throw an over the top party but don't have the time, knowledge, patience, team, or space to do so. They guarantee that any party that they throw for their clients will be remembered fondly and talked about for years to come.

Audrey and Nick Kondelis are the owners of Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC. “My husband is ‘big city,’ and I am ‘small town country,’” says Audrey. “When our worlds collided, we fell in love. The brand Pole Barn Chic was born out of our love and the way we throw fun, wild, carefree parties. My idea of celebration is throwing a big city party inside a big ole country barn. You can expect eclectic style at its finest with Pole Barn Chic!”

As an event designer and owner, Audrey says that her job is to take their clients’ themes and deliver more than they ever knew existed. “I pay extremely close attention to detail and leave absolutely nothing to the imagination,” she says. "By providing a full-service staff the day of the event, there will be no worries. We will handle all problems, all ‘mini-emergencies,' last-minute decisions, and most importantly we will make sure the guest of honor isn't bothered with anything!”

Pole Barn’s accredited staff will do everything they can to deliver the event of their clients’ dreams.

Pole Barn Chic is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They can be reached at 217-685-7389, or [email protected].

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Pole Barn Chic as its Member of the Month for March.

02/27/2025

The Forever Home Feline Ranch is holding a Dine to Donate fundraising event March 2-6 at Texas Roadhouse. Make your dinner plans now!

DINE TO DONATE: March 2nd- March 6th

Next week join us Texas Roadhouse in Springfield to help raise for the kitties!

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. ♥️

02/26/2025

Please join us in welcoming New Beginnings Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic as our newest Chatham Area Chamber Member.

New Beginnings, owned by Kim Danner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is now open at 215 N. Main St. in Chatham. They specialize in providing weight loss solutions, IV hydration, vitamin injections, and Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

About the services she provides, Kim says, “All weight loss visits are conducted via telehealth. This means my clients have more flexibility with scheduling and can seek care in the comfort of their own home. All they need is a smart phone, computer or iPad and a good internet connection. We offer both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide medications.”

IV hydration, vitamin injections, and Testosterone replacement are all available on location at New Beginnings in Chatham. “Utilizing the intravenous approach allows for vitamins to be directly administered into your bloodstream, she says. “Infusion therapy ensures a higher success rate of providing the nutrition your body needs.” Vitamin injections are a once a week shot administered into a muscle.

The clinic is open Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can reach Kim at 217-860-7704, or by email at [email protected].

02/26/2025

The Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation has added a new sponsorship level. Check it out!

02/25/2025

Nearly 300 people attended the 23rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration on February 22! The fun-filled event featured fine cuisine by Fulgenzi's Catering, with dessert by the Apple Barn Chatham Illinois, cocktails by Just The Basics Mobile Bar, games of chance, and entertainment by Dave Littrell. Thanks also to our auctioneer, Dave Kimsey, Chatham Village President, and to Tom Franke for serving as our photographer (check out his pics below)!

A very special thank you goes out to our presenting sponsor, bankwithBOS, and to all of our event sponsors and donors!!

02/24/2025

We are excited to announce that Brenden Gardens Five Star Senior Living is our newest member! Brenden Gardens is an Independent Retirement Community, located at 900 Southwind Rd. in Springfield.

They offer one or two-bed apartments with modern amenities like kitchens with full size appliances and large double windows that allow lots of natural light. These apartments are updated and conveniently located near Southwind Park, restaurants, and other shopping areas.

Not only will your family member love it here - their dog or cat will too! Brenden Gardens is pet-friendly and all-inclusive. Residents are served 3 meals a day, provided housekeeping, maintenance, exercise classes, transportation, activities, entertainment, day trips, 24/7 security and so much more!

Many of the on-site activity rooms include a recreation room, craft room, TV room, Abraham Lincoln Library, puzzle room and a Chapel where weekly church services and bible studies take place.

Residents can participate in daily exercise classes, bingo, or movies, and monthly birthday parties! There is even a Therapy gym on-site if a doctor orders Physical or Occupational therapy.

Please join us in welcoming Brenden Gardens!

02/22/2025

Tonight’s the night!! We can’t wait for our 23rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration presented bankwithBOS! Remember, you can still purchase raffle tickets online for the “Mardi Gras Millionaire Lottery Tree Raffle,” sponsored by Security Bank, at https://www.chatham-il-chamber.com/mardi-gras-community-celebration. Need not be present to win.

02/21/2025

Our last Live Auction item that we're featuring is Dinner & Drinks for 12, courtesy of Fulgenzi's Catering and Just The Basics Mobile Bar! Chef John John Fulgenzi, along with Madison Hannah from Just The Basics Mobile Bar will re-create the Mardi Gras event dinner, and give 12 of your friends and family an amazing, memorable experience. Dinner and drink options can be modified to suit.

02/21/2025

We hope you're hungry - This next item will keep you full for months! A half side of beef, courtesy of BUNN Gourmet (http://gourmet.bunn.com/100-black-angus-beef ) ~ The winner of this gift will receive:
~ 8 Filets
~ 8 Ribeye Steaks
~ 8 New York Strips
~ 8 Sirloin Steaks
~ 8 Round Steaks
~ 2 Rump Roasts
~ 2 Chuck Roasts
~ 2 Sirloin Tip Roasts
~ 2 Briskets
~ 100 lbs (1 lb. packs) Ground Beef

The Black Angus beef is from the cattle they raise in accordance with uncompromising quality standards in Central Illinois. As an added bonus, the winner will receive an adorable, plush cow by Tubbie Wubbies.

02/20/2025

Today our LIVE Auction item that we're featuring is a perineal fan favorite!! It's the "Grafton Getaway," donated by Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team at The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Enjoy 3 days/2 nights in this 3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath Condo with beautiful river front views! The Condo has pool access; and is located within walking distance to two wineries, nightlife, shops and restaurants. Take your family, or makes for a great girls weekend! Limit 6 people.

02/19/2025

Paradise Awaits - Donated by Jamie Murphy, The Easley Team - The Real Estate Group ~ Enjoy a five night stay on a mutually agreed upon week (excluding May-August). Five bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, heated pool, and game room. This home sleeps 15 people comfortably, and is just steps away from the beach. $1,250 minimum bid.

02/18/2025

We'd like to thank all of our Green Sponsors for this year's Mardi Gras event. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Apple Barn Chatham Illinois
B&B Electric
Big Jake's Dog Treats
Having A Ball Productions
Hometown Community Banks
Emerson Press
Forever Home Feline Ranch
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Lake Springfield
Magical Moments Vacations by Emily
Premier Vision Center
Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex
South County Publications
The Coop
The Cottage at Edgewood
Tuthmvr Orthodontics- Jason Aleman DMD, MS & David Hudson DMD, MS
West Central Bank