February 2018 Newsletter

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1 AGRI-BUSINESS BANQUET The eleventh annual Clinton Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Banquet will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Clinton Country Club. The speaker will be Eric Snodgrass, Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois. He also is the co-founder of Global Weather and Climate Logistics, LLC, which recently merged with Agrible, Inc., a precision farm management and predictive analytics company. Snodgrass has been interviewed for several ag publications, including the Illinois AgriNews, Farm Journal and Prairie Farmer, and has been a featured speaker at a number of top agribusiness conferences. At the Banquet, Snodgrass will provide attendees with real-time insight into expected weather patterns, historical data and 2018 global production. Like every good businessman or woman, farmers know being prepared for what s next can mean the difference between profit and loss. Snodgrass humor and ability to relate with audiences while geeking out on the weather keeps them interested and engaged. By providing your customers access to this presentation, you can show your appreciation for their business and give them the best information possible to manage their livestock and grain farms! Baum Chevrolet - Buick Beason Ag Center DeWitt County Farm Bureau First National Bank & Trust Company Maroa Ag Center Monsanto Company Moore & Warner Farm Real Estate, LLC Peterson Insurance Services, Inc. State Bank of Lincoln WHOW 1520 AM / WEZC 95.9 FM / dewittdailynews.com CLINTON CHAMBER S BUSINESS EXPO March will be here before we know it, and with March comes the Clinton Chamber s Business Expo! This event is a great opportunity for BUSINESS E X P O businesses, clubs and organizations to present their goods, services, and objectives to the public. Vendors for this event are encouraged to register early. A registration form is included in this newsletter. $ The Business Expo will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm in the Clinton High School Gym. Already confirmed for the Business Expo is the State Bank of Lincoln s Community Shred, and the Concession will be operated by Clinton High School FFA. We re always looking for new ideas to help make the event bigger and better each year. If you have suggestions or questions, please call the Chamber office at Business Expo Committee: Stephanie Torbert (DeWitt Savings Bank) Byron Conner (Clintonia Eagle Theater) Gabe Goldsmith (Exelon Generation/Clinton Power Station) Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau February 2018 Newsletter Interested in this event? Contact any of these SPONSORS for a FREE ticket! Clinton Chamber s Annual Gun Raffle TICKETS are on sale now at the Chamber office or from any Board Member! 150% CLUB THANK YOU 150% CLUB MEMBERS Exelon / Clinton Power Station 8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL Website: Green Acres Real Estate 101 East Side Square, Clinton, IL Website: Dansig 111 East Decatur Street, P.O. Box 678, Decatur, IL Website: Phone: or Cell: Dove, Inc. of DeWitt County 803 West Leander Street, Clinton, IL Website: Dove, Inc. - Domestic Violence & DAX Dove, Inc. RSVP Program for 55 and older Domestic Violence Hotline % CLUB DeWitt County EMS 5959 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton, IL Website: Phone: Sunset Inn & Suites 100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL Website: Team Wireless 603 W. Van Buren Street, Clinton, IL Website: Phone: Save-A-Lot Food Store 205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL Vonderlieth Living Center 1120 N. Topper Drive, Mt. Pulaski, IL Website: AMS, Inc. 217 East Main Street, Clinton, IL Website: Calvert Funeral Homes 201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL Website: www. calvertmemorial.com First National Bank & Trust Company 2 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL Website: Save Moore Tax & Accounting Services 118 Warner Court, Clinton, IL Website: Renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate and you will receive additional advertising! In addition to the member benefits offered to all Chamber members, 150% Club members receive the following: - 1 Extra Chamber Scoop Newsletter Insert (Value $50) - 1 Month Free Cable Advertising (Value $80) - Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop Newsletter - Banner Ad on the Chamber Website Homepage (Value $150) The Clinton Area Chamber Rx Card saves up to 75% on prescription drugs and can be used at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide! Stop by the Chamber office to get your FREE card today! Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

2 2018 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ed Cicenas, Chamber President EMC Photography Byron Conner, Chamber Vice-President Clintonia Eagle Theater Paul Skowron, Chamber Treasurer Warner Hospital & Health Services Janell Baum-Thomas, Chamber Secretary DeWitt County Farm Bureau Stephanie Torbert DeWitt Savings Bank Gabriel Goldsmith Exelon Generation / Clinton Power Station Joshua Shofner First National Bank & Trust Company Jason Frantz Jason Frantz / State Farm Insurance Allison Shuppara Richland Community College Clinton Higher Education Center Tennyson Kern Clinton High School Student Board Chamber Staff Marian Brisard, Executive Director Lacy Phelps, Marketing Coordinator & Tourism TICKETS are on sale NOW for the Clinton Chamber of Commerce s 5th Annual Gun Raffle! $20.00 each The winning ticket will be drawn at the Chamber s Golf Outing on June 26, The winner does not have to be present to win. See flyer in this newsletter for more details. CHAMBER CALENDAR DeWitt County Development Council Leaders Breakfast Wednesday, February 21, :00am The Abagail, 1520 East South Street, Clinton, IL Walking Dead Live Sunday, February 25, pm Clintonia Eagle Theater 13 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL Contact the Chamber for Info Clinton Chamber s February Board Meeting Monday, February 26, :00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton Contact the office at if you wish to be placed on the agenda. Looking Ahead..... Agri-Business Banquet Saturday, March 10, 2018 *See Flyer Attached Clinton Country Club, 9530 Texas Church Road, Clinton, IL Clinton Chamber s March Board Meeting Monday, March 26, :00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton Business Expo Saturday, March 28, 2018 *See Flyer Attached Clinton High School Gym, 1200 Highway 54 W., Clinton, IL Clinton s MayDays Festival Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday May 17-20, 2018 Downtown Clinton, IL MayDays Festival Event on Facebook Like Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at: Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau February 2018 Newsletter Page 2 Welcome New Chamber Members Ferguson Barbeque & Catering Terry Ferguson Washington Road Clinton, IL Phone: Category: Food & Beverage / Catering Life Expressions Kim Easton, LMT 119 N. Monroe Street, Clinton, IL Phone: Category: Massage Therapy Ambit Energy Deanie Blades, Marketing Consultant CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Phone: Website: Category: Electricity & Gas Provider Clinton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Clinton High School Wednesday, March 28, :00pm to 7:00pm Registration Form is in this newsletter LINCOLN HERITAGE C O M M I T T E E $ BUSINESS E X P O Visit DeWitt County Where Our Art Is Displayed On Our Barns! Are YOU... Interested in History?... Interested in Abraham Lincoln? We re always looking for new members! NEWSLETTER INSERTS As a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, your benefits include submitting your business event or promotional flyer that will be included in the Chamber s monthly newsletter. Members may utilize this member benefit up to four times a year. The newsletter is available 24 / 7 on the Chamber s website. If you have questions about this offer, please call the Chamber office at Please your.pdf insert(s) to us at chamber@clintonilchamber.com. The deadline to submit an insert is the 25th of each month. While the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, various information follows that is via a third party and should be used at your own discretion. Information is subject to change without notice and if interested in any of the below information, you should contact that group, business or organization directly. Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

3 Clinton Chamber s Member Renewals We re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Members who renewed their dues during the month of January Douglas Dodge 811 Route 54 West, Clinton, IL Kenney Civic League 101 S. Johnston, Kenney, IL Taylor Abstract Company 104 Jones Court, Clinton, IL Complete Wellness & Integrated Health Center, LTD 211 South Quincy Street, Clinton, IL EMC Photography 106 West Main Street, Clinton, IL Celebrate Clinton Association P. O. Box 436, Clinton, IL Clinton Illinois Picture Framing 7563 US Business 51 South, Clinton, IL WLCN Radio FIX 96.3FM th Street, P. O. Box 505, Atlanta, IL Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc. 90 South Sherman Street, Clinton, IL THANK YOU for your confidence in the Clinton Chamber of Commerce!

4 Leaders Breakfast DeWitt County Development Council is hosting the 6th in a series of Leaders Breakfast Meetings These brief and informative breakfasts provide an opportunity to network with local business leaders, share resources, and find solutions for your business growth. Doors Open at 7:15 for coffee & networking Breakfast served at 7:30am (buffet style) Program at 7:45am Introduction - David Torbert, President DCDC Presentation by Scott Stevens with Integrity Technology Solutions Cyber Security Threats to Businesses & How to Protect Yours DeWitt County Development Council P. O. Box 376, Clinton, IL Mission: To actively engage current and potential businesses to market DeWitt County to attract commerce and encourage job growth. DCDC promotes ideas for local business expansion and workforce development, and provides direction for new and existing businesses or commerce seeking resources to enhance business operations. Wednesday February 21, :15am - 8:30am at The Abagail 1510 East South Street Clinton, IL Breakfast Buffet - $10.00 / person Catered by Ferguson Barbeque & Catering For Reservations Please Contact Elizabeth Foulks, DCDC Director (217) or info@dcdc-illinois.net Limited Seating Available Sponsored by Exelon - Clinton Power Station State Bank of Lincoln DCDC is a non-profit 501(c)3 funded through donations.

5 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony FEBRUARY 21, :30PM at PRAIRIE EYE AND LASIK CENTER 700 NORTH SIDE SQUARE, CLINTON, IL South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL website:

6 The Walking Dead Live FEATURING AMC s The Walking Dead on the BIG SCREEN at the Clintonia Eagle Theater 13 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL February 25, pm How It s Gotta Be (Season 8, Episode 8) & at 8pm Season 8, Episode 9 Mid-Season Opener Rumored to be 82 minutes long! $10.00 / person* *Admission to Event, Doorprize Ticket & Medium Soft Drink Tickets on Sale Clinton Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL All proceeds go to Clinton s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House Sponsored by Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and Clinton s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House Info:

7 Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce s 11th Annual Agri-Business Banquet Saturday, March 10, 2018 Clinton Country Club, 9530 Texas Church Road, Clinton, IL Social Hour & Check-in 5:00pm Dinner 6:00pm Program Speaker 7:00pm Eric Snodgrass Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois and Agrible, Inc. Tickets are available from these sponsors: Baum Chevrolet-Buick Beason Ag Center DeWitt County Farm Bureau First National Bank & Trust Company Maroa Ag Center Monsanto Company Moore & Warner Farm Real Estate, LLC Peterson Insurance Services, Inc. State Bank of Lincoln Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL DEWITT chamber@clintonilchamber.com

8 Clinton Chamber s Business Expo $ BUSINESS E X P O WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 WHERE: Clinton High School Gym 1200 Highway 54 West, Clinton, IL TIME: 4:00pm - 7:00pm THIS EVENT IS MADE TO PROMOTE YOU! Area Businesses & Organizations ALL in One Location Network with Other Exhibitors Mini-Information Sessions - Displays - Sell Your Products Pass Out Samples - Offer a Game This is your opportunity to interact with the public! Utilize this Chamber Event to Promote YOUR Business or Organization YOUR EXPO REGISTRATION INCLUDES: An 8 x 8 booth space with black pipe and drape Free Wifi for Exhibitor s use during the expo One 6 table at your booth with two chairs (Bring your own table cloth/skirting. Additional tables available - See below) Electricity at your booth (You must bring your own extension cords) Event promotion through the Chamber s Newsletter & Website, Clinton s Cable Channel 13, Facebook, and News Media Free Admission, Free Parking, and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Business Expo Registration Form Business/Organization Contact Phone Address Chamber Member **Please circle category below** Exhibitor Fee: $95.00 Extra booths available for $75.00 Number of booth(s) needed Outside Exhibit Additional $15.00 each Non - Chamber Member **Please circle category below** Exhibitor Fee: $ Extra booths available for $ Number of booth(s) needed Outside Exhibit Additional $20.00 each PAYMENT DUE WITH REGISTRATION Registration Deadline - March 5, 2018 Please make checks payable to: Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce A $25.00 late fee will be apply to all late registration forms. Sorry, no exceptions. Late registrants may not be included in all Business Expo advertising. 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL (fax) chamber@clintonilchamber.com

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11 Employer Assistance * Business Needs Assistance * Hiring Events * Tax Credits/ Fidelity Bonding * Employment Pre-Screening Assessments * Wage reimbursement (Incentives) Job Seeker Assistance * Effective Job Search Techniques * Resume and Interviewing Assistance * Educational / Career Training * On-the-Job Training Workforce Investment Solutions is able help job seekers with services and programs needed to find, prepare, and keep the job of their choice. We help people of all ages and skill levels connect with employment opportunities in a variety of industries. 757 W. Pershing Road, Decatur, Illinois worknetdecatur.org WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS of Macon and DeWitt Counties in Illinois, funded through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, is a community resource for meeting the skilled employee needs of local businesses.

12 2018 CLINTON RECYCLING PICKUP We are picking up recyclables THE 1 ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. Your schedule is shown below. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL PICKUP ONE DAY LATE due to New Year s Day MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST NO CHANGE due to Memorial Day PICKUP ONE DAY LATE due to 4th of July SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER NO CHANGE due to Thanksgiving PICKUP ONE DAY LATE due to Labor Day Recycling pickup Holiday NO CHANGE due to Christmas Acceptable items include: Please have your recyclables at the curb by 6:00 a.m. #1 through #7 (except #6 - Styrofoam) Plastics, excluding those that have contained hazardous or flammable chemicals Cardboard broken down no larger than 2 ft. x 2 ft., bundled or contained Newspapers, catalogs, phone books, magazines and junk mail Steel, aluminum and bi-metal cans Clear glass bottles and jars Cereal and gift boxes Items collected at curbside are picked up in a single-stream process; it is no longer necessary to separate your recyclables for collection. All containers must be rinsed out before pickup. This will reduce contamination and odors. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

13 Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau As of January 1, 2018, the Clinton Chamber will no longer be a UPS drop off location. Locations still accepting drop offs in Clinton are: - Graves Stationers 404 South Side Square - UPS Drop Box Southwest side of Mr. Lincoln s Square (W. Main Street across from Watkins Jewelry)

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