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Spots still available for Carmi Chamber of Commerce golf scramble June 24th

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 25th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Carmi Country Club.The tournament will be a four-person, best-ball scramble. There will be a “shotgun” start, with the morning session starting at 8 a.m. and the... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Grants to Teachers

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $200 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District: Melissa Dartt, Jefferson Attendance Center- Purchase of a Google Chromebook for her classroom. Kim Owen, Lincoln Attendance Center- Purchase of flexible seating for her... Read More.

The Illinois Commerce Commission Joins Governor Bruce Rauner, Supporting April as Safe Digging Month

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), in concurrence with Governor Bruce Rauner, recognizes April as Safe Digging Month in Illinois, a statewide public safety and education campaign to increase awareness about the importance of calling 811 before starting outdoor projects in order to locate underground... Read More.

Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Forty communities across the state will receive federal funds totaling $15.3 million. These grants will help Illinois’ low-income communities undertake much... Read More.

New sponsors, items added to Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction this Saturday

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for Saturday, March 25 on WRUL 97.3 FM, with the air time being donated by The Original Company. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction Set for March 25

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Commerce Increases EDGE Program Transparency

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced the online publication of EDGE tax credit incentive agreements. The publication is the latest move by the Rauner Administration towards better government and transparency.“EDGE is a local economic development tool that has allowed communities to... Read More.

Road work at Falcon Ave. and Commerce St. in Carmi to begin Tuesday

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will be doing road work at the corner of Falcon Avenue and Commerce Street beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. Crews will be removing the island.The work should take no longer than a few days, weather permitting.Drivers are being asked to avoid... Read More.

Governor and Department of Commerce Announce Inaugural Cohort of ADME

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today launched the inaugural cohort for the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) program in Peoria. The program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce, is a community investment program developed to strengthen Illinois’ start-up and small business... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members during Thursday’s meeting. Supportive Living of Wabash and The Carmi Chronicle have both joined the Chamber of Commerce.The Board also heard from Rick Wilson of Coleman Tri County Services about their new Creative Workforce Grant... Read More.