As part of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Carmi First effort, a kick off for the campaign will be held April 10-12, 2014. On Thursday, April 10, Business After Hours will be hosted by Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique, located at 325 E Main in Carmi, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. […]
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Chamber Radio Auction March 22
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for March 22 on WRUL 97.3 FM with the air time being donated by Withers Broadcasting. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of Commerce for Chamber activities and promotion. Items include: $100 gift certificate to Kelly […]
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 to welcome Tumble Time Cheer & Fitness as a new member of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Whitney Barbre, and located at 109 W Robinson Street, Tumble Time offers a variety of classes for ages 18 months and […]
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Shop Carmi First Campaign
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the “Shop Carmi First” campaign. This campaign will focus on encouraging our community to shop at home. Research shows that 68% of money spent at a locally owned business stays in the community. “The Chamber of Commerce wants to see Carmi prosper, and making […]
Mayor delivers state of the city address at Chamber dinner
By: WROYWRUL News (Carmi)-Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard says the success of the community relies on everyone working together. He told Chamber members in his State of the City address about efforts to create jobs, establish new ordinances, and grow business. The work to transform Carmi began with the city itself. “Since May we’ve been working very hard […]
Former mayor named citizen of the year, local business honored at Chamber dinner
By: WROYWRUL News (Carmi)-One of the highlights of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce annual dinner is the Citizen of the Year and Large/Small Business of the Year awards. Debbie Hoskins presented the 2013 Citizen of the Year award to former mayor and chamber executive director David Port. “His care and concern for the residents and the City […]
Chamber welcomes new members
By: WROYWRUL News Oct 7th, 2013 (Carmi)-The Chamber of Commerce annual dinner is a time of transition for officers and the board of directors. Dr. Clint Taylor will replace Doug Devore as President of the Chamber. Devore has been instrumental in the creation of a revised set of by-laws for the chamber. Those new rules […]
Submit Nominations for Carmi Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year
By: Jc Tinsley Aug 12th, 2013 (Carmi)-Nominations are currently being accepted for three awards the Carmi Chamber of Commerce will present in October. The public, not just chamber members or officers are welcome to nominate a Citizen of the Year as well as Large and Small Businesses of the Year. Executive Director Ray Mitchell posted information in […]
