The 40th edition of Chillifest is fast-approaching!  The Greater Taylorville Chamber Of Commerce organizes the annual event, which combines activities, live music, and obviously plenty of chili.  It’s scheduled for October 4 and 5.  On top of preparations, the Chamber’s Business After Hours events are still happening, and new members within a wide geographical reach are joining. 

All of that is keeping Board President Krystal Baker busy.  She says the chili cook-offs will see an expanded pool of competitors and judges, and there is still time to get involved. 

The Christian County CEO students hosted the most recent Business After Hours event.  Wright’s Furniture will host the next one, slated for October 16.  Baker says these events continue to serve as great opportunities for networking and entrepreneurial growth. 

The Chamber has three new members: OEO Energy Solutions, Sugar Daddy Pub, and Nicole Helm from Edward Jones. 

Baker also highlights the Greater Taylorville Chamber Of Commerce’s geographical reach.  While the “Taylorville” portion of the name may leave businesses outside city limits thinking they’re not eligible, she emphasizes the “Greater” part of the name, too.

More information on the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is available at www.taylorvillechamber.com.

Krystal Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.