
SI MADE INITIATIVE
About the “Shop, Eat, Play—Safely—Southern Illinois Made” Initiative

Senator Fowler, Shop Southern Illinois and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce are working hard to promote as many local businesses in Southern Illinois as possible through the "Shop, Eat, Play—Safely—Southern Illinois Made” initiative. Below are the businesses who are featured in initiative videos currently. This list will be updated weekly when new business videos are debuted. Show your support for Southern Illinois by watching the featured videos of the week and sharing them on your Facebook page.
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“Shop, Eat, and Play—Safely” at your local businesses, destinations, and organizations
Featured Businesses
Participating Businesses

Spectrum Graphics
Murphysboro, Illinois
Custom signs, Logos & packaging design, Vehicle graphics & wraps, Full color banners, Fine art, Murals & Consultation

Seasoning Bistro
Benton, Illinois
Seasoning Bistro is a casual dining restaurant in Benton, Illinois, with chef inspired food, owned & operated by classically trained and experienced chefs.

Northbridge Professional Technologies
Murphysboro, Illinois
Northbridge Professional Technologies is a full service I.T. company serving Southern Illinois and surrounding states. We specialize in solutions that contribute to the success of any business or organization, such as network management; server and computer sales, installation and management; backup and disaster recovery; and much more. Together with our team of award-winning partners and vendors we provide the best possible support to area businesses at affordable rates and without long-term contracts.
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JAW Woodworks
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
We are a truly custom shop that makes gifts out of everything from wood to acrylic. We offer cnc carved wood product, laser engraved products and so much more. We have many things that we sell on a regular basis but if you don't see what you are looking for then email us for a custom quote.

Silkworm
Murphysboro, Illinois
Silkworm has been serving its customers, team members, and community since 1981. In that time, Silkworm has grown from a basement to a 32,000 square foot building, from a single screen printing press to seven presses and state of the art equipment, from two friends to a dedicated team of over 65 employees. Silkworm is now the leading custom apparel, promotional products and graphic design company in the region.

Uncle Joe's BBQ
Ina, Illinois
BBQ, Brisket, Fried Bologna, Ribs, & all the Fixin's. Home cookin' straight from the Diggins.

Rend Lake Tourism Council
Benton, Illinois
27 Magnificent Holes of Golf plus Lodging on the Course at Rend Lake Golf Resort ... In the heart of scenic Southern Illinois, Rend Lake offers 19,000 acres of fun and recreation, with Interstates 57 & 64 providing easy access.
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The Chocolate Factory
Golconda, Illinois
Chocolate lovers from far and wide flock to the Chocolate Factory in Golconda, Illinois, the premier destination for all things sweet and delectable
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Louie's Seasoning Company
Johnston City, Illinois
Louie's Seasoning Company is the proud developer of Louie's brand famous products.
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Walker's Bluff
Carterville, Illinois
Gourmet cuisine, natural scenic wonder, and a promise to treat you like family, that's what you'll find at Walker's Bluff. This 160 acre complex is being developed as the premier vineyard and destination in the tri-state region.
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Midwest Medical Thermography
Carbondale, Illinois
We offer medical thermal imaging to visualize pain and pathology anywhere in the body. Thermography is non-invasive, uses no radiation and is painless.

John A. Logan College
Carterville, Illinois
John A. Logan College is a public community college in Carterville, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois Community College System
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The Pavilion, City of Marion
Marion, Illinois
The City of Marion owns and operates The Pavilion. This massive facility provides the perfect solution for meetings, gatherings and events for the Southern Illinois area. Shopping, lodging, and restaurant facilities are just a few minutes away.

Hopper Topper Co.
Carrier Mills, Illinois
Hopper Topper, a waste management product that save grain loss, stops rodent infestation, reduces airborne debris, moisture from interfering with transfer.

Ultimate Gymnastics and Cheerleading
Carbondale, Illinois
Ultimate Gymnastics and Cheerleading has been in business since 2004! We are the longest-running and largest gym in Carbondale, IL!

Southern Illinois University Research Park
Carbondale, Illinois
Southern Illinois University Research Park, a facility that fosters innovation and technology in Southern Illinois.

Granny Puckett's Cupcakes
Herrin, Illinois
Specializing in unique cupcake treats and baked goodies

Stanley's Food Systems, LLC
Harrisburg, Illinois
Gourmet Italian Beef Seasoning, prepared as a perfect blend of spices! Family owned business has spent years perfecting this recipe.

AES Solar
Carterville, Illinois
Our mission is to power a sustainable economy by bringing renewable energy to America’s neighborhoods. That means lowering your energy bills and making sure you get the best incentives possible.
With deep knowledge of the latest technology, tax credits, and innovations in the industry, we are able to provide your business and family with the best possible experience from start to finish, and for years to come.

Armed Barbers and Extreme Exigency
Benton, Illinois
A man’s barbershop located in the main facility on the grounds of the Extreme Exigency Shooting Park. Where we took two things men love and put them together.
Shooting and classic men's haircuts. A place to shoot and a place to enjoy old school classic haircuts, beard trims, and hot towel straight blade razor shaves.

Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
Makanda, Illinois
Family ranch offering one of a kind alpaca adventures from private and group tours, to alpaca yoga and painting. Nearly a decade of alpaca experience. Studio, shop, and handmade items in stock.

Camp Manitowa
Benton, Illinois
Camp Manitowa Properties host coed overnight summer camps and year round retreats at its two locations in southern Illinois just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis.

Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Makanda, Illinois
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, Illinois’ first entirely tree-based, eco-friendly zip line canopy tour located in the Shawnee National Forest in Makanda.

Johnson's Southern BBQ
Harrisburg, Illinois
Johnson’s Southern Style BBQ, a restaurant in Harrisburg that has been serving the Southern Illinois community for four generations.

Special Olympics Illinois
Carbondale, Illinois
Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 17,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.

Susan Willis Photography
Murphysboro, Illinois
The Premier Contemporary High School Senior, Beauty, and Professional Branding Photographer offering a unique experience in southern Illinois, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, and beyond

Specialized Equine Services
and Therapeutic Riding
Makanda, Illinois
Our goal at Pheasant Hollow Winery is to create a pleasant place for our guests to enjoy the finest grape and fruit wines in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We have increased our music events for our guest’s listening enjoyment while they sip our award winning wines. We hope to add additional festivals, murder mystery dinner theaters, and wine pairing dinners in the future

Pheasant Hollow Winery
Whittington, Illinois
Our goal at Pheasant Hollow Winery is to create a pleasant place for our guests to enjoy the finest grape and fruit wines in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We have increased our music events for our guest’s listening enjoyment while they sip our award winning wines. We hope to add additional festivals, murder mystery dinner theaters, and wine pairing dinners in the future

Com Pac International
Carbondale, Illinois
Com-Pac International is a fully integrated production facility that includes extrusion of PE films, reusable zippers, color printing, and bag converting.

Crown Brew Coffee
Marion, Illinois
An award-winning, craft coffee company located in downtown Marion, Illinois. We specialize in intentional brewing, premium coffee.