The Greater Taylorville Chamber Of Commerce is celebrating a successful 40th annual Chillifest.  The large number of visitors and vendors packed the Taylorville square to enjoy food, music, games, and much more.  Many of the businesses involved at Chillifest are part of the Chamber, providing an opportunity to promote them and the cooperative work which helps them all succeed. 

Mark Wolfe is an Executive Board member and ambassador for the GTCC.  He and many businesses on the square noted higher traffic than normal over the weekend, which speaks to the impact of events like Chillifest. 

Wolfe does not expect much to change for future Chillifests, but he does see local participation in chili cook-offs as an area with room for growth. 

Sparklight was one of the main sponsors for Chillifest.  The Internet provider is a member of the Chamber.  Andrew Shelby, Sparklight’s Field Operations Manager for Taylorville, says his company’s sponsorship includes providing the Wi-Fi on the square. 

Sparklight’s efforts at Chillifest are just part of what they do outside of sales and service.  Shelby says his team is ever present at community events throughout the area as well. 

More information on Chillifest is available on the event’s Facebook page.  More information on the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is available at www.taylorvillechamber.com.

Mark Wolfe and Andrew Shelby appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.