WELCOME
On behalf of the Chester Chamber of Commerce welcome to the best little chamber in southern Illinois!
Passion, People and Business
Linda Sympson
Message Board Policy:
This is to remind you that if you have a special business anniversary, a change of address or business hours, etc., that you would like posted on the Chester Message Board (welcome to Chester sign), the chamber maintains the top two lines on the board and posts Chamber and business related information. The chamber does not post personal birthdays or other special events that are not business oriented. There is only room for a TOTAL of forty-two characters, including spaces (21 on each line). There is no way to squeeze in more text if in excess of forty-two. When sending a request for a posting, please list the text exactly as you would like it posted. The City of Chester maintains the bottom two lines of the sign board and allows postings of personal birthdays, anniversaries and other similar type messages as space permits and in accordance with their criteria.
Once a week is reserved, unless there is an emergency, other requests for that week cannot be honored. It is always first come...first serve. This is a free service that is available to all chamber members. If you have a special event in the future you would like posted on the chamber’s two lines, please email the chamber at chesteril@frontier.com with the date you want to reserve and the exact text. If you have any questions, feel free to call 826.2721.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February Chamber Business of the Month: Lochhead’s Service Station
Lochhead’s recently reached a milestone on December 20, 2019, which was the 90th anniversary of Lochhead Service Station, opening in 1929. Owner Mike Lochhead wrote: “As we reach this milestone we reflect back on how much hard work and effort it took grandpa and dad before us to build this business. We cherish great memories and friends we have made over the years.”
Mike would like to thank everyone who has made the business a success for three generations. He said, “We feel fortunate to have the support of such loyal customers and look forward to continuing to serve your auto repair needs for many more years.”
Click to view monthly calendar listing special events and/or notices that have been provided by chamber members. If you have information to include, please let the chamber office know.
Save the date- February 18, 2020. Join us for the next Chamber luncheon at the Chester Eagles at noon. The guest speaker will be Randy Osborn, MERS Goodwill Southern Illinois Case Manager. He will talk about the Senior Community Service Employment Program, (SCSEP), managed by MERS Goodwill, which is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Everyone is invited to attend the one hour program. Lunch is not provided by the chamber but may be ordered from the menu.
Friday, February 28, 2020. The Chamber’s annual all you can eat fish and shrimp dinner will be at the Chester Knights of Columbus Hall, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. In addition to fish and shrimp, there will be baked potatoes and French Fries, several sides, and dessert. Adult cost is $10.00, with children under $5.00 and under 5 eat free. Click to view flyer for more details. The proceeds will be used to help fund the Chamber’s annual $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a Chester High School graduating senior.
