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Great businesses are built on great ideas, hard work, and the lessons learned along the way. Join us Tuesday, October 20, for our next Ethos Founders Coffee, featuring Jeff Mayer, Dealer Principal at Marion Toyota & Marion Subaru, President of Marion Collision Center, and Owner of JM VISION LLC Real Estate Development. Hear Jeff's entrepreneurial story, the challenges and lessons along the way, and his insights on building and growing successful businesses. Founders Coffee brings together entrepreneurs, future founders, and mentors for coffee, connections, collaborative learning, and encouragement. Whether you're just exploring a business idea or growing an established company, there's a place for you at the table! Tuesday\, October 20 \| 8:00 AM Ethos @ The Citadel — Fourth Floor Community Workspace & Coffee Bar Come for the coffee. Leave with connections, ideas, and encouragement. Know someone starting or growing a business? Invite them to join you!]]>

2026-10-20T13:00:00+00:00 https://members.ethosmarion.org/20258

Summer Vanderbilt\, Recruitment Development Manager at HireLevel\, SHRM\-CP\, CSP and Martin Parsons\, Employment Law Attorney and Owner at Legal Advocacy Headquarters will be answering questions about the constantly evolving employment laws\. They will give business owners and HR leaders the clarity they need to stay compliant and confident\. \* Key employment law updates impacting employers in 2026 \* Wage & hour compliance risks businesses are currently facing \* Best practices for handling employee discipline\, documentation\, and termination \* Updates on leave laws\, accommodations\, and workplace policies \* Common legal mistakes employers make \(and how to avoid them\) Coffee and breakfast are provided\, but you must register to ensure your spot\. \[Click to Register\]\(https://bqshp\.share\.hsforms\.com/2\-d6H3yaHQKOi04Oxm3woyg\) Thursday\, October 22nd\, 2026 8:00\-9:30am EThos @ The Citadel\, The 1914 @ The Citadel \(5th floor\)

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2026-10-22T13:00:00+00:00 https://members.ethosmarion.org/20196

## *Transformation Starts Within.* **A Two-Day Leadership Retreat for Business, Nonprofit, Church & Community Leaders** **October 30–31, 2026** Leadership is more demanding than ever. The pressures are real, the pace is relentless, and many leaders find themselves pouring into others while neglecting the health of their own soul. But lasting impact doesn't begin with better strategies or greater productivity—it begins within. **Fan the Flame 2026** is a transformational retreat designed to help leaders become healthier spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Inspired by the principles of emotionally healthy leadership and discipleship, this retreat provides the space, teaching, and community to help you slow down, reflect, and cultivate the kind of inner life that sustains a lifetime of faithful leadership. Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, church, school, civic organization, or volunteer team, you'll leave with practical tools, renewed vision, and a personal plan for becoming a healthier leader. ## The Four Domains of a Healthy Leader Throughout the retreat, we'll explore the four core areas that shape every leader's life and influence. **Spiritual Health** Deepen your relationship with God through practices that cultivate intimacy, discernment, and a leadership life rooted in Christ. **Emotional Health** Develop greater self-awareness, recognize unhealthy patterns, strengthen relationships, and learn to lead from authenticity rather than exhaustion. **Mental Health** Renew your thinking, gain clarity, and build resilient habits that help you navigate pressure, change, and decision-making with wisdom. **Physical Health** Discover sustainable rhythms of rest, movement, and stewardship that increase your energy and strengthen your capacity to lead well. ## Your Retreat Experience Over two days at the beautiful Eagle's Nest at the Lake, you'll experience: * Inspiring teaching from experienced leaders and practitioners * Guided reflection designed for personal transformation * Practical leadership tools you can immediately apply * Meaningful conversations with leaders from across Southern Illinois * Quiet spaces for prayer, renewal, and personal planning * A peaceful retreat environment that encourages rest and restoration * A personalized Healthy Leadership Action Plan to continue your growth after the retreat This is more than a conference. It's an intentional investment in the one person every leader is responsible to steward well—you. ## Who Should Attend? Fan the Flame is designed for: * Business owners and entrepreneurs * Executive directors and nonprofit leaders * Pastors and ministry leaders * School administrators and educators * Government and civic leaders * Team leaders, managers, and supervisors * Emerging leaders who desire to lead with wisdom and integrity If you're ready to move beyond simply surviving leadership and begin leading from a place of health and wholeness, this retreat is for you. ## Retreat Details **Dates:** Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 **Times:** **Friday** (6:00PM-9:00PM) Campfire, worship and message, hot dogs and marshmallows.  **Saturday** (8:30AM-4:30PM) Breakfast and Lunch included. **Location:** Eagle's Nest at the Lake 3089 Aerie Lane West Frankfort, Illinois **Meals:** Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included. ## Registration **$149 per person** **$129 per person** for teams of four or more from the same organization: Go to [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KRDGP2Q93Z4EQ](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KRDGP2Q93Z4EQ) for online PayPal payments. **$129 Early Bird Registration** through September 30. Go to [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JCXNTFSALPRMQ](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JCXNTFSALPRMQ) for online PayPal payments. ## Overnight Accommodations Extend your retreat experience by staying at one of the Eagle's Nest lakeside vacation cottages. **$85 per room, per night** on Friday and/or Saturday (based on availability). ## Featured Speakers Josh Benitone, Ascension Roofing, Encounter House, & Crown Brew Coffee Deb Barnett,SI NOW Nicole Hilliard, Radiance Coaching Russell Williams, Ethos @ The Citadel & LaCruz Church **Worship Leader** Tim Price, Harvest Ministry Teams ## Fan the Flame 2026 Healthy leaders don't create lasting impact because they work harder. They create lasting impact because they become healthier. **Transformation starts within.**]]>

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