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WLI – Women’s Leadership Initiative – City Wide Scavenger Hunt

State Rep – David Friess’ Team has created fun for the whole family. The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) brings established women leaders (Mentors) together with our future leaders (Mentees) to help them navigate a path toward success.

This event is an annual fundraiser to help provide Scholarships to our Mentees. You can register to be a part of the fun by scanning the QR Code below, your family and friends will have fun trying to find the next location clue, and then receive cash and prizes. 100% of the proceeds will provide scholarships to students in our district. We look forward to seeing you there. Good luck hunting!!

Octo-Boo-Fest – Trunk or Treat and Movies in the Park

Bring your ghosts and goblins to the SWIC Red Bud Campus parking lot (weather permitting- or it will be moved inside) for the Octo – Boo – Fest Trunk or Treat then a Movie in the Park – Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire starts at Dusk at Lincoln Park across from the SWIC Campus. If you would like to set up a decorated vehicle to give out treats you can go to https://forms.office.com/r/ZYsbH52r3P to register.

October 18th – 6 PM

September Business of the Month

About Us

Get to know Natalie Liefer

Natalie Liefer is the co-owner and founder of Focus Rehabilitation. She graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and furthered her education at the University of Evansville, where she received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Natalie has 4 years of experience treating individuals from the surrounding communities in the outpatient setting as well as a year of experience in the inpatient rehab setting. 

F.O.C.U.S. Rehabilitation was Founded On Compassion Until Success in 2023. “We believe everyone deserves the best healthcare experience, which begins with the patient feeling valued, respected, and having confidence their voice is being heard. We promise to provide a high-quality, individualized, one-on-one experience in every treatment session.”

Witches Night Out 2024

What is Witches Night Out? It’s an annual event for ticketed witches to trick or treat at participating businesses.

What comes with the purchase of a ticket? A commemorative t-shirt and tricks or treats at participating busineses. All proceeds from the event are donated to a local charity chosen that night. Not interested in the t-shirt? You can opt out and all of the monies will be donated to the charity.

How is the charity chosen? When you check-in at The Bale Out, you will vote on the charity that you think deserves the proceeds. At the end of the night we will announce the charity! It’s a win/win for everyone!

What shirt sizes are offered? We are offering Small through 4XL. An image of the shirt will be available soon.

When will I know which business is participating? A final list will be posted the day of the event and handed out at check-in.

Can someone else check-in for me? Absolutely! Just know they will get to vote for the charity that you choose. Just let us know ahead of time that they will be picking up your items.

To purchase tickets: Click the link or 

Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern IL – Upcoming Event

At the last Chamber Luncheon, Bria Caldwell of The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois spoke to members about a subject that people have difficulty speaking about, “Domestic Violence”. Her passion for her company and the mission they work daily to accomplish is heartfelt and eye-opening. They strive to eliminate domestic violence in individual lives and in society as a whole.

As the meeting came to a close Bria was introduced to several leaders in our community and was able to make some valuable connections. After the meeting, Lori Murphy of Southwestern Illinois College coordinated with Bria to schedule a training session at SWIC in Red Bud to further demonstrate how you and your community can help.