If you have old electronics, now is the time to gather them for the next e-cycling event. The Village of Maryville and the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an E-cycling event on Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at First Baptist Church Maryville (7110 State Route 162, Maryville). “This is a great way for people to get rid of their electronics” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “We do want
If you are a small business, the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce would like to make you aware of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act (Bill 820 ILCS 80/85), which was passed in 2020. This bill requires all employers to offer their employees either a simple IRA or 401K. Any businesses with 16-24 employees (both full and part time) must have either an independent plan or a government plan in place no later than November 1, 2022. If employers do not act on this bill, they will
If you like golfing and enjoy being around fun people all while benefiting a non-profit organization, you will want to get signed up for the Troy/Maryville Fore! The Foundation Golf Scramble, set for Friday, October 7, at Oak brook Golf Course in Edwardsville. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and tee off is set for 8:00 p.m. Teams and sponsorships are available. Plenty of food and drink will be on hand. There will also be a couple of special holes that will challenge all levels of golfers. There will
The Troy/Maryville Chamber Foundation is very pleased to be facilitating the advertisement sales and production of the 2022/23 Fall and Winter Triad High School sports books. These books are full color and contain all of the sports schedules and general information about each sport. Books are distributed at every single Triad sporting event throughout the sports season. The Chamber Foundation first began producing the books in the 2021/22 sports season. The feedback has been nothing but outstanding.
The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and the City of Troy are proud to announce the installation of the first twenty Hometown Hero banners in downtown Troy. “This banner project has taken a bit longer that we initially thought but we believe the wait will be worth it” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “When we opened the box of printed banners, we all got chills. So many deserving people have been nominated” said
If you are coming from St. Louis, driving across the Poplar Street Bridge, you might notice some familiar looking businesses on the highway billboard. The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce’s billboard is located right before the 55/64 split, on the right. “We are always looking for advertising avenues for our Chamber members and the billboard is so affordable that any of our members can afford it” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine
We are seeking an intern in the following areas: • Marketing/PR • Video/filming/editing • Accounting • Office Management • Business • Website Development • Mass Communication Traits we are seeking: • Able to work independently • Particular to detail, especially typographical errors • Excellent customer service skills including manners, first impressions, smiling, telephone courtesy, etc. • Reliability – arrive early to work, do not call off work, etc. • Willing to do whatever it takes to get
If you like professional BBQ competitions, you will not have to go far on August 20 and 21. The Troy-Edwardsville Shriner’s Club will be hosting their first annual Shriner’s St. Louis BBQ Society Competition at the Tri-Township Park in Troy. The fun begins on Saturday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. and will conclude at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Then Sunday is competition judging day. At the event you will find professional BBQ competitors, vendors (selling BBQ), a bounce house for the kids (free all day
Are you ready to “Be The Change”? The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you by providing you with an opportunity to attend the Chamber’s “Be The Change” Women’s Conference. This year’s event is set for Friday, September 9, at Gateway Convention Center. “The Chamber’s last Women’s Conference was held in 2019 and we are ready to gather back together for education, networking, food and fun” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine
Scott Marion, Staff Writer July 11, 2022 Updated: July 11, 2022 9:41 a.m. Inflation has affected nearly every business in the United States, but it’s hitting small businesses especially hard. On top of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation has hit a 40-year high in the U.S., with prices spiking 8.6% over the previous year. “Our small businesses have been through two years of the unknown,” said Dawn Mushill, executive director of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “They
CHAMBER FOUNDATION AWARDS FOUR $1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL SENIORS Four local high school seniors were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship, which will be used to further their education. “The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber 501c3 Foundation was established to award scholarships each year to local high school students” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director. “The Foundation had a very successful Fore! The Foundation event in 2021 so we were able to increase our awards to four
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKING SUMMER AND FALL INTERNS Are you a college student seeking a summer or fall internship? The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce might just be your place. The Chamber is seeking interns who are studying Marketing, Mass Communication, Social Media, Website Design, Office Management, Video/Filming and Business. Although the internships are unpaid, the intern will be provided with opportunities to network, plan events and be part of the community. Also,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2022 PRESS RELEASEHSHS Medical Group now offers COVID boosters to individuals 12+ years old Central and Southern IL – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health, HSHS Medical Group now offers Pfizer COVID boosters to individuals 12 years and older. “COVID cases are skyrocketing in Illinois. Because of the highly transmissible nature of the Omicron variant, getting your booster is
The TMSM Chamber of Commerce was devastated to learn of Leslie's passing - Our thoughts are with all whose lives were touched by her light. We will continue Leslie's empowering mission to the best of our ability, in her memory.The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is proud to have been a chapter in Leslie's powerful story. -Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of CommerceLESLIE REEVES – YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANYHave you ever met someone for the first time and realized “they are your