Legal with Otto Faulbaum: 2024 Q2 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting

Join us May 15, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA Location.

Speakers:

Otto Faulbaum

Event Location

TBA

Schubert’s Smokehouse with Dave Kossina: 2024 Q1 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

Join us March 20, 2024 from 5-7PM at Millpond Brewing

Speakers:

Dave Kossina of Schubert’s Smokehouse

Event Location

Millpond Brewing (308 E Washington St, Millstadt, IL, 62260)

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at our annual Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday March 9 2024!

Millstadt Leprechaun Crawl 2024

There are a TBA # of stops at participating Millstadt businesses!

• The fun starts at 11am - 1 pm with pre-registration and golf cart judging at the Millstadt VFW.

• The crawl itself runs from 12 pm to 6 pm, with a lot of stops along the way.
  
  Be sure to have your stamped cards dropped off in the green pot of gold at any participating business by 6PM.

Prizes & Raffle

• Including cash prizes.

• 50/50 raffle.

2024 Leprechaun Crawl Shirts

TBA.

Join us for the 2024 Q1 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting

February 21, 2024 from 5-7PM at Millpond Brewing.

Speakers:

Millstadt Autism Awareness Foundation, Millstadt Library, and Abilities Behavioral Services.

Event Location

Millpond Brewing (308 East Washington Millstadt, IL 62260)

Trivia Night & Silent Auction: Help Maintain and Restore Old Millstadt Water Tower

Help raise money to maintain the restored Old Millstadt Water Tower at St James Parish Center Jan 27, 2024.

The cost is $120 for a table. Teams of 6-8 players. This includes a Survivor Round and 10 Milligans

The announcer reads player-friendly questions read by an experienced announcer.

Event Date

Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Doors open at 6:30PM

Trivia Starts at 7pm

Reservations

Call Betty for reservations: 618-520-3623

or

Marlanne: 618-719-1911

or

Email millstadttinman@gmail.com

Food & Drink Options

Bring your own snacks.

There will be beverages available, or you may bring your own.

Cash Prizes

The top three teams will win Cash prizes

Benefits

Restored Old Millstadt Water Tower

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Questions - call: 618-476-3377

Location

This event is located inside at the St. James Parish Center. 423 West Madison, Millstadt, IL 62260

4th Annual Concordia Church Chili Challenge Men’s Fellowship Event

Delicious Chili Challenge event open to the public at Concordia Church. Chili samples, hot dogs, chili dogs & more. To benefit Millstadt Senior Center and the Men's Club for a new church playground.

Event Date

Saturday, January 20, 2024
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Eat-in or Carry-Outs

FOOD

Chili Samples (1 of each chili) - $5
16oz Chili - $5
Plain Hot Dog - $2
Chili Dog - $3
Hot Dog/Chili Combo - $7

Benefits

1/2 of the proceeds will go to the Millstadt Senior Center & 1/2 to the Men's Club for a new church playground.

Contact:

Questions - call: 618-476-3377

Location

This event is located at Concordia United Church of Christ which is on the corner of Route 163 & Concordia Church Road. 7600 State Route 163

Annual Membership Dinner

The Annual Membership Dinner this year is January 17, 2024 from 5-7PM at the Quail Club. Celebrating and highlighting the many accomplishments of Millstadt Chamber of Commerce members throughout 2023.

The Theme is Black & White.. so just come in black and white apparel!

Event Schedule:

5PM - Mingle! Hit the bar and claim a seat.

6PM - Dinner is served

7PM - Presentation of speakers and Chamber awards.

Awards to be announced:

We will announce the following awards:

Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Millstadt Legacy Award!

Event Address:

Quail Club (8303 Concordia Church Rd, Belleville, IL 62223)

Business after hours with Kim and Mark Atkins at Atkins Acres Educational Farm.

ADDRESS: 7101 IL-158, Millstadt, IL 62260

A event for all! Join us on Earth Day! The perfect day to spend at the park with friends and family! Take an educational walk through the Millstadt Village park with fun stops along the way!

Enjoy food, drinks, music, Shriners Clowns, inflatables, the bubble bus, Millstadt Tiny Library, Sensory Station, Without Limits Cheer Team, Wellness Station, and more!

Proceeds will go to:

• Local swim instructors for adaptive swim training.

• To help people with special needs to receive swim lessons.

• We will continue with community training and leave sensory supplies at businesses so they can keep on hand for those who may need.

• Scholarships for Autism Parent Training at EasterSeals Midwest.

• And for general support of inclusive programs, families and communities.
  

EVENT INFO VIA Millstadt Autism Walk 2023 Facebook Event.

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at our annual Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday March 11, 2023!

Millstadt Leprechaun Crawl 2023

There are 9 stops at participating Millstadt businesses!

• The fun starts at 11am - 1 pm with pre-registration and golf cart judging at the Millstadt VFW.

• The crawl itself runs from 12 pm to 6 pm, with a lot of stops along the way.
  
  Be sure to have your stamped cards dropped off in the green pot of gold at any participating business by 6PM.

Prizes & Raffle

• Including cash prizes.

• 50/50 raffle.

2023 Leprechaun Crawl Shirts

Limited edition shirts will also be available for purchase online. Don't miss out on this fun and festive event! Click the “Order Shirts” button to order one of the following Leprechaun Crawl shirt options

• short sleeve

• long sleeve

• and hooded sweatshirt
  

Spike’s Public House Ribbon Cutting Event with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the Spike’s Public House Location in Millstadt, Illinois

Join us on Saturday, February 18, 2023 for a special ribbon cutting event for Spike’s Public House! The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. followed by their 2 Year Anniversary Seafood Boil.

Support Local Business and Celebrate the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

Be there as we officially cut the ribbon for Spike’s location and mark the beginning of a new chapter for this local business in Millstadt, Illinois. Show your support for small businesses in Millstadt and celebrate the community.

Seafood Boil: Celebrate Their 2-Year Anniversary with the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, stay for the 2 Year Anniversary Seafood Boil in Millstadt, Illinois, enjoy refreshments and mingle with other members of the community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate Local Business

Don't miss this opportunity to support a local business and celebrate the community in Millstadt, Illinois. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce today and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on February 18 at Spike’s Public House in Millstadt, Illinois

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on February 18 at Spike’s Public House in Millstadt, Illinois for this special event. Be a part of the Millstadt, Illinois community and support local business.

Spike’s Public House Address in Millstadt, IL

• 4 E Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting with Whole Brain Digital: Q1 2023

Learn about Digital Marketing Strategies for Local Businesses

Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Millpond Brewing for a special event focused on digital marketing strategies for local businesses. Meet with Nick Simmonds, owner of Whole Brain Digital, a digital marketing and consulting agency with clients in places like Millstadt, Belleville, Kansas City, and Nashville. Clients include rising country music star Alexandra Kay, as well as Millpond Brewing.

Network with Local Business Owners and Learn about Digital Marketing

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with other local business owners and learn about the latest digital marketing strategies and techniques that have worked in other industries and niches.

Meet with Whole Brain Digital and Learn About Their Success with Local Clients

Get a firsthand look at the success Whole Brain Digital has had with local clients such as Alexandra Kay and Millpond Brewing.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Learn about Digital Marketing for Local Businesses

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest digital marketing strategies and techniques from experts in the field. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on February 15th at Millpond Brewing

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on February 15th, 2023 at Millpond Brewing for a special event focused on digital marketing strategies for local businesses.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at the Tiny Library Open House Event

New Tiny Library at the Millstadt Library

Join us January 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a Tiny Library Open House.

Explore the new Tiny Library and Learn about the Library's Upcoming Programs

Step inside and take a look and maybe a book in Millstadt’s Tiny Library, then, come inside the library to learn more about their upcoming programs and current services with some refreshments. Show your support for the local library and community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate the Community

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the new addition to the Millstadt Library and the community. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners and community members.

What is the Millstadt Tiny Library?

In Summer 2021, the Illinois State Library released a grant called The On the Road to Recovery: Transforming Library Spaces. Our library was awarded $25,000 from the grant to create a mobile library, a car hauler converted into a tiny library. The project was completed with donated labor and is now ready to take our library resources to the community.

Join us on January 26th at the Millstadt Library

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 26th at the Millstadt Library for a Open House Tiny Library. Be a part of the Millstadt community and support local library.

Address: 115 W. Laurel St. Millstadt, IL 62260

Rain/Snow Date: February 2nd

In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for February 2nd. Don't let the weather stop you from celebrating the new Tiny Library and supporting the Millstadt Library.

Rae & James Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Event with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the Move and New Location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois

Join us on Saturday, January 21, 2023 for a special event celebrating the move and new location of Rae and James!The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the grand opening starting at 10:00 a.m.

Support Local Business and Celebrate the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

Be there as we officially open the doors to Rae and James new location and mark the beginning of a new chapter for this local business in Millstadt, Illinois. Show your support for small businesses in Millstadt and celebrate the community.

Explore the New Location and Celebrate with the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, stay for the grand opening and explore the new location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois, enjoy refreshments and mingle with other members of the community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate Local Business

Don't miss this opportunity to support a local business and celebrate the community in Millstadt, Illinois. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on January 21st at Rae and James new location in Millstadt, Illinois

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 21st at the new location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois for a special event celebrating the move of this business. Be a part of the Millstadt, Illinois community and support local business.

Rae & James Address in Millstadt, IL

• 548 E Washington St Ste. 1, Millstadt, IL 62260

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2023

Celebrate the Community and Connect with Local Business Owners

Join us at Millpond Brewing on January 18, 2023 from 5-7 PM for an evening of networking, community recognition, and delicious food from Roy-El Catering.

Renew Your Membership for a Complimentary Dinner

To attend the event at no cost, renew your 2023 chamber membership and include your Annual Directory payment.

RSVP and Confirm Your Attendance

Email your RSVP to millstadtchamberofcommerce@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.

Don't Miss Out on the Community Awards

Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with local business owners and community leaders while enjoying delicious food and drinks. During the event, we will also be announcing the Community Person and Business of the Year Awards.

Recognize the Achievements of Your Peers

Be a part of recognizing the achievements of your peers and businesses that have made an impact on the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on January 18th at Millpond Brewing

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 18th at Millpond Brewing for an evening of networking, recognition and delicious food.

Business after hours with Millstadt IGA.
*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

Sounds of our Village Christmas Concert by the Millstadt Community Choir.

• Begins at Zion Evangelical Church

Holiday open house at the Millstadt Library.

Activities include:

• Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies

• cookie decorating

• Christmas carols

• Writing letters to Santa

• St. Nikolaus Parade 12pm

• Craft Fair

• Attendance Prizes

• Holiday Cookie Walk

• Food served from 11:30AM- ??

• Santa

• Millstadt Community Chior

• Waterloo German Band

Proceeds benifit the Youth Ambassadors Exchange with Gross-Bieberau, Germany.

Parade begins at Frontier Park.

Lighting of the Village Christmas tree at 7PM

To participate, contact {atto French at frenchmen4@charter.net

Via St. James Catholic Shool Facebook Event:

Reserve your spot as soon as possible. You will not want to miss this night of food, fun and friends!

Mail a check payable to “St. James Dinner Auction” to:
Nikki Trankle
37 Josiah Lane Millstadt, IL 62260

The auction committee is also in need of several things to make this year’s event a success:

Donations:
• Bottle of Premium Liquor (valued at $25 or more)
• Cash
• Baskets
• Sporting/Concert/Musical Tickets
• Oral Auction Items

Donations can be delivered to the rectory during the week Monday -Friday or Saturday, September 24th 9am-10am at the ECC basement.

Sponsors :
We are in need of Business sponsors for ads for the auction book and tent sponsors!

Cash Donations:
$1000 - Gold
$500 - Black
$250 - Trojan
$100 - Friend of St. James

Auction Book Ads:
$ 25.00 - Business Card Size
$ 50.00 – ¼ Page Size
$100.00 – ½ Page Size
$150.00 – Full Page Size

Tent Sponsors:
$200.00 + sponsors will be recognized in the auction book and displayed in the tent - Tent rental totals over $3,500.

Item donations:
Any items or cash donations on behalf of your business is greatly appreciated

Thank you all for your continued support and hope to see you at the auction!

Libby Mueth & Hillary Stapf
2022 Auction Chairs

auction@stjamesmillstadt.com

VIA The BackStoppers INC. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1718250895212468

The Millstadt Police Department presents the 11th Annual D.A.R.E. to Run for BackStoppers 5k/10k & Kids Fun Run on November 5th at the Village of Millstadt Park.

• Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up at 7:45am
• Race Begins at 9am & Half Mile Kids Run Begins at 10am
• Early Packet Pick Up: November 3rd & 4th from 9am to 5pm at Millstadt Village Hall
• Registration Form & More Details on Event Wall

• Inquires or Sponsor Opportunities Contact: Chief Alan Hucke at (618) 476-6508 or ahucke@millstadtpolice.org

The BackStoppers is solely a recipient of the proceeds and not an organizer of the event.

The Millstadt Library is hosting a fundraiser at chamber member’s brewery, Millpond, on October 18, 2022.

Picture It: Canvas Painting Fundraiser Event at Millpond

Tickets

• Tickets to the event are $25 /person sold IN-PERSON at Millpond or The Millstadt Library.

• Tickets also sold ONLINE.

• No tickets will be sold after October 11, 2022.

Join Millstadt Chamber of Commerce members at Millpond Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12-7pm.

Live Music

Live music by Freefall

Food Truck

Food provided by Beast Craft BBQ Food Truck

Beer Release

Exclusive beer release for Millpond’s 3rd Anniversary.

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month and join the Millstadt Library for a fun night of:

• Food Trucks

• Games

• Music

** Please no outside food or drink

Business after hours with Wirth Agency.

*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

What is the Millstadt Biathlon & 5K race?

The Millstadt Biathlon tests your fitness level with different race options:

• 5K

• Individual Biathlon

• Team Biathlon - Male

• Team Biathlon - Female

• Team Biathlon - Cp-Ed

When is the race?

Sunday September, 18, 2022 at 8am.

Early Packet Pickup

• Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Millstadt Village Hall from 9am-5pm.

• Friday, September 16, 2022 at Millstadt Village Hall from 9am-5pm.

Awards

• Presented to 5 male and 5 female age groups.

• Overall awards to top male and female finishers.

• Overall awards to top biathlon teams for each category.

Contact Information

Event contact

• Lynn Muskopf, Village of Millstadt

Email

• mvhlmusk@htc.net

Phone

• 618-476-1514