DuQuoin Chamber of Commerce

09/13/2026

🍂 We’re back to business, Du Quoin! 🤝

​It’s time to reconnect, recharge, and catch up! Join us for the Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting & Fair Recap at Alongi’s Italian Restaurant on Wednesday, October 7th. 🍕🍷

​Here’s the schedule for the evening:
​5:30 PM: Executive Board Meeting
​6:00 PM: Regular Membership Meeting

​What’s on the Agenda?
​🎪 Fair Recap & Debrief: Looking back at the fun and success!
​🚀 New Initiatives: What’s coming next for our local business community.
​📣 Community Updates: Stay in the loop with all things Du Quoin!

​Who’s Invited?
​Existing Members: Stronger together!
​Prospective Members: Curious about joining? Come see what we’re all about—anyone interested is welcome!

​🍽️ Buffet Dinner: $20 per person (drinks not included).

​👉 RSVP Today! Drop a comment below to register and save your spot.

​We can't wait to see you there! ✨

09/10/2026

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🎯 Some of us aren't directly on Main Street...but you get the idea.
Shop and eat local if you can!

09/06/2026

“Have siblings on the board they said, it will be fun they said.”

Hey, we still have a day and a half of the fair! Weather is laying down and there’s a breeze. We are in the grandstand today for the races. Practice started at 3, races at 6:30.

Then, tomorrow evening we will see you for Randy Houser. Which by the way, our friends at the DuQuoin State Fair are inviting southern Illinois first responders & their guest to attend the concert tomorrow for FEEE! (See their fbook page for more details)

Keep up to date on the rest of this long weekend’s activities in the official DQSF guide from the Du Quoin Weekly.

09/02/2026

To our valued Du Quoin business owners, neighbors, and community:

​Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by today's fires. In moments like this, words fall short, but please know that you are not alone. The Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce and our entire town stand fully behind you, ready to help you rebuild and recover.

​We are actively rallying our local network to provide immediate relief. To help us coordinate effective community-wide aid, we ask that affected business owners send us a detailed list of what you need.

​Whether your priorities include temporary office space, replacement tech and laptops, emergency supplies, or specific equipment to keep operations moving—please let us know. No need is too big, too small, or too specific.

​How to submit your list:
​💬 Send us a direct message on Facebook
​📧 Email: [email protected]
​📞 Call/Text: Vonda Rosado @ 618-201-4743

​Once we receive your needs, our community will get straight to work matching resources to your requests. We are in this together, and Du Quoin will come through this stronger than ever.

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09/02/2026

We are seeking an energetic, Du Quoin loving individual to fill our part-time executive director position. When we say multi-tasking is a must, that is no joke.

This includes but is not limited to day to day operations, record keeping, event planning, nurturing membership and adding new members, coordinating promotions and more.

The “official” job description is below. Deadline to apply 10/5. Email resume to [email protected].
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This individual must have strong organizational skills, be a self-starter, community oriented, motivated, friendly, and ready to get involved. The Chamber of Commerce serves as a focal point for the business community, organizing and combining the talents and resources of our membership to help Du Quoin put its best foot forward to prospective businesses, investors, new residents, and tourists. We’re about teamwork, and our voluntary committees and projects give members the chance to work together to create a better future for Du Quoin commercially, as well as a better quality of life for our families.

The detailed job description is as follows. These duties are not all-inclusive of the job and are subject to change from month to month:

Nourishing current membership and logging new members, ribbon cuttings, managing bank accounts, meetings, special events, working with regional chambers, and various office duties.

Various office duties include but are not limited to: Utilizing our member management system and social media to encourage membership and community representatives to attend events, respond to emails/phone calls, pick up mail, bill membership and sponsors, update coupons, work w/ committee chairs and the president to prepare monthly meetings, balance QuickBooks, and more.

08/30/2026

In what world do we not love the Marching Indians? The gang was back together last night for Wiz.

When you purchase concessions in the grandstands, all tips go to local groups/organizations. Last night was the Marching Indians. They’re not new here. They know what they’re doing and how to serve you.

They’ll be back again. Come visit other volunteer groups at our concessions during the fair!

08/25/2026

The countdown is on… DuQuoin State Fair we are ready to see you!

Come to the grandstand and get your favorite concession items from your besties at the Chamber.

You’ll also be supporting local organizations who volunteer each evening. See you soon.

07/25/2026

The foam party has started.