Chamber Events Learn. Connect. Serve. Grow your Business.
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We Get to Know You.
Business After Hours (BAH) is a social time from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. usually held on the third Tuesday of the month. It is hosted by various Chamber members. There are no speakers or programs and food and beverages are offered. Come for 15 minutes or come for the full 2 hours. It’s a great way to meet new business contacts – we average 75+ in attendance each BAH. Bring plenty of business cards!
This event is complimentary to members and their guests. Registration is required for all to allow our host to plan accordingly. Check our calendar for our next upcoming BAH.
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We Listen to You.
Business Over Breakfast is a great way to start the day. Members mix and mingle while enjoying a free, casual breakfast. Typically breakfast is pastries, bagels, juice, and coffee. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and is typically held at the O’Fallon Public Safety Building.
If you would like to schedule a “Business Intro” presentation, contact the Chamber by email or by calling 618-632-3377.
Visitors are welcome to come and check us out. Please call the Chamber at (618) 632-3377 to let us know you plan to attend.
Attendance is complimentary to members and non-members. Registration is required. Please check our calendar for our next BOB.
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We Inform You.
The Monthly Member Luncheon is held at a local chamber-member establishment and is usually the second Wednesday of the month. Each person attending pays for their own meal. Each luncheon has a guest speaker. Check-in is typically at 11:30.
Past guest speakers have included a representative from the office of the State Attorney General, The State of the City/Village Address, and the director of IllinoiSouth Tourism Bureau. There are times when other events, such as the annual golf tournament, take place of the monthly member luncheon.
This event is open to members and their guests. Registration is required. Check our calendar for the next upcoming Member Luncheon.
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We Celebrate You!
We are happy to welcome new businesses to O’Fallon and Shiloh with a ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony. You don’t have to be a member of our Chamber for us to help you with a ribbon cutting. If you’ve just opened, changed ownership, under new management, have moved or remodeled/expanded your business, please give us a call at 618-632-3377 to schedule a ribbon cutting.
Visit our Facebook page to view our most recent Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking ceremony videos and pictures!
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We Recognize Your Hard Work.
Every year, the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses that have contributed the community in several categories: Economic Impact, Beautification and Heritage. The Awards are presented at our Annual Salute to Business Award Luncheon, typically held at The Regency Conference Center.
This luncheon is a premier event in our community – we’ll have 250+ come out and celebrate with us!
The event is kicked off with the posting of colors and National Anthem. The Introduction of Officers and Board of Directors is followed by the award ceremony.
Multi-level sponsorship is available for this event. See our Marketing Guide or call/email the Chamber office for more information.
The event lasts about 2 hours and is open to members and non-members. There is a fee associated with this event. Tickets are not sold at the door and Pre-registration is required.
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We Support our Education System.
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Scott Air Force Base STEAM Advisory Group, and the Regency Conference Center host an Annual 8th Grade Career Fair. The fair is open to all O’Fallon-Shiloh public and private school 8th graders, and attended by 600+ students. Students are bused to the fair and given 1.5 hours to meet with 65+ careers (role models).
Role models volunteer their time to mentor students about various careers. Role models can volunteer for half or full day. There is no fee to serve as a role model.
Multi-level sponsorship opportunities are available that help offset the cost of the event. See our marketing guide for more information.
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Empowered Women | Empowering Women.
Multiple chambers across the Metro East host an annual EmpowHer Women’s Conference. Empowher was created to provide women in business with information and tools to help them in their career. The goal is to empowHER her to success!
Empowher is a full-day conference, business expo and networking function all rolled into one. Meet and get to know others you may not normally have a chance to encounter. Grow your networking circle, and learn from experts in the fields of business, health and wellness, marketing and more! Visit vendor expo booths for discounts, information, handouts and freebies. Event is open to members of any of the participating chambers. Pre-Registration is required and there is a fee to attend. Tickets are not sold at the door.
Multi-level sponsorship opportunities are available, as are vendor expo booths on a first-come, first-served basis.
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We Support Our Military.
Salute to Scott includes are variety of events focused at supporting those associated with Scott AFB. Events and activities include dormitory dinners, annual cookie drop, discounts, airman’s attic, base leadership/chamber social, and more! In 2019, we hosted a Salute to Scott Tribute and Biz Expo on Nov 9th at Gateway Classic Cars.
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We Have Fun!
Our Annual golf outing is aimed at key business leaders in the region; one of the area’s most effective and credible golf tournaments, attracting 250+ golfers and volunteers. The tournament is full of networking, camaraderie and fun! This tournament is the Chamber’s primary fundraiser; proceeds benefit Chamber’s Programs & Activities. It’s a great way to showcase your products, services, and people.
The tournament is a shot-gun start with several prizes offered for players. There are two sessions, morning and afternoon: Morning limited to 20 teams; afternoon limited to 30 teams. Separate prizes and contests for the morning and afternoon sessions!!
Players can sign up as a foursome, twosome or individual player.
Multi-level sponsorship, vendor booths and volunteer opportunities are available. See our Marketing Guide for details.
Our Annual Golf Tournament is typically held in September.
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We Appreciate You.
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosts a holiday party each December as a thanks to our membership. The party is usually attended by 300+ members. Donations collected during our party are given to local charities.
Holiday party sponsors receive varied levels of pre and post-event advertising and signage at the events. This is a great event to advertise your business. See our Marketing Guide for details.
Registration is required for this event. Tickets are not sold at the door.
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We Educate You.
Each local election year, the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates’ forums. The purpose of our forums is to provide the community with a chance to get to know the local candidates and provide the information they need to make an informed vote. Forums are usually held for mayoral, aldermanic, trustee, and school board contested races.
A Forum Moderator introduces all candidates, asks questions, manages time, and maintains proper decorum.
The public is invited to attend all Forums; seating is limited. The forums are streamed live on the City’s website, as well as recorded and made available to view at any time on the City of O’Fallon’s video on demand page.
For questions or for more information, please contact Debbie Arell-Martinez, Executive Director | 632-3377 or director@ofallonchamber.com
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We Connect You.
Join us as local chambers network together. These events are usually free/low-cost for chamber members from across the Metro East to attend. Locations and times are subject to the hosts. The format is similar to a Business After Hours – only there are many chambers in attendance. It’s a great way to meet people from businesses in other communities.
As one of the most active and engaged Chambers in the area, we offer many events and opportunities for you to network and get to know your next customer!
Click on each heading to the left for more information on each event.
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Empowher Women’s Conference
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Salute to Business Awards Luncheon
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Ribbon Cuttings
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8th Grade Career Fair
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Past Chamber President Sid LeGrand & wife Mona with Mayor Herb Roach and Superintendent Hubry at 8th Grade Career Fair
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Member Luncheon
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Golf Tournament
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Salute to Scott AFB Tribute & Business Expo
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Annual Member Holiday Party
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Empowher Women’s Conference
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Business After Hours
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Candidate Forums
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Member Luncheon