MARION — State Sen. Dale Fowler and representatives from Southern Illinois Honor Flight and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce will gather Friday at noon at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion for a special announcement about the Southern Illinois Made Expo.

The Southern Illinois Made Expo in July highlighted the vibrant business community of southern Illinois and the impact they make within their own communities. The organization would like to show its gratitude with a special gift to an amazing local organization, the Southern Illinois Honor Flight.

You’re invited to attend the event Friday.