The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District: Amy Whitley – 4th Grade – Washington Attendance Center Beth Hart – Jr. High – Brownsville School Erin Pennington – Special Education (9-12) – CWCHS Hilary Gee & Kate Simmons – Art Department […]
Chamber News
Legislation Passes Statewide $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage; Carmi Chamber of Commerce Remains Opposed
For Immediate Release | February 15th, 2019 CARMI, IL – Thursday afternoon, despite opposition from employers across the state, the majorities in the legislature passed a bill for a statewide $15 per hour minimum wage by 2025. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce opposes the bill as it is written now. The bill will raise the […]
White County Christmas Events
Download the events schedule here. Links to Important Event Info/Entry Forms: Window Decorating Contest Entry Form (due by November 28th) Christmas Parade Entry Form (due by November 26th) White County Christmas Pageant SIPC Fall Benefit Concert Nan-Jan Craft Fair / DAR Festival of Trees Emmanuel Church Annual Cookie Sale Shop with a Cop Craft/Vendor Show White County […]
Carmi Trunk-or-Treat
Hosted by the City of Carmi and Chamber of Commerce Participants Include the Carmi Fire Department & Several Local Businesses/Organizations When October 31st 5:30 – 7:00 PM Where Carmi Light & Water / First Bank Parking Lot Who OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Download a copy of the flyer here
Annual Burrell Park Halloween Campout
Reserve Your Site at the Annual Burrell Park Halloween Campout October 26th and 27th Reservations for the lottery will be accepted from October 1st – 12th , 2018 by calling the Carmi City Clerk’s office at 618-384-2001 Sponsored by the City of Carmi and Carmi Chamber of Commerce Download a copy of the flyer here.
Carmi Chamber Announces Recipients of Fall 2018 Teacher Grants
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District: Sarah Richards, Jefferson Attendance Center – Tablets for A.R. testing Adam Cross, Carmi-White County High School – Classroom supplies for Biology, Horticulture and Ag Science classes Erica Zieren, Carmi-White County High School – […]
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Directors
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced the results of its election for the 2018-19 slate of Directors. Joining the Chamber of Commerce Board for the 2018-2019 term will be Amber Ackerman of The Property Shop, Clint Taylor of Taylor Eye Care, Cynthia Attebury of the City of Carmi and Professional Auto Parts, Anna Baumgart […]
Ribbon Cutting Held for Gracie Mae’s
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on November 3, 2017 for Gracie Mae’s Flowers & Gifts, located at 1626 West Main Street in Carmi. Gracie Mae’s Flowers & Gifts is a full-service florist. In addition, they will offer home décor, gifts, jewelry, purses and repurposed furniture among other items. “I urge the […]
