August 13, 2026

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Saluki Pride’ athletics luncheon on Tuesday

The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will highlight Saluki athletics when it holds its August member luncheon in Banterra Center’s Helleny Pavillion on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

The “Saluki Pride” luncheon, which is also open to non-chamber members, is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be catered by McAlister’s Deli; the cost is $20 in advance for members and $24 for non-members and for members day-of-registration. Sign up for early registration.

The meeting will include updates from Saluki coaches, and the awarding of this year’s five Chamber Foundation Saluki Stay scholarships.

The not-for-profit spotlight is Special Olympics Illinois. Banterra Bank is the lunch sponsor. For more information contact the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce at 618-549-2146 or info@carbondalechamber.com.