Chamber Events Learn. Connect. Serve. Grow your Business.

Business After Hours

We Get to Know You.

Business After Hours (BAH) is a social time from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. held six times each year. 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 1.5 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.
Business Over Breakfast

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.
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

We Celebrate You!

We are happy to welcome new businesses to O’Fallon and Shiloh with a ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony. You do 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.

View our most recent Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking ceremony videos and pictures here!
Salute to Business Awards Luncheon

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.
8th Grade Career Exploration Fair

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.
Annual Golf Tournament

We Have Fun!

Our Annual golf tournament 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. Visit our 2022 Golf page for details.

Our Annual Golf Tournament is typically held in September.
Annual Member Holiday Party

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.
Candidate Forums

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, President/CEO | 632-3377 or director@ofallonchamber.com
ChamberNet

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.

Salute to Business Awards Luncheon
Ribbon Cuttings
8th Grade Career Fair
Past Chamber President Sid LeGrand & wife Mona with Mayor Herb Roach and Superintendent Hubry at 8th Grade Career Fair
Golf Tournament
Annual Member Holiday Party
Business After Hours
Candidate Forums

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