September 2018 Newsletter

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1 Eat - Shop - Bank in Clinton Thanks to these Clinton Chamber of Commerce members for participating in the first annual Eat - Shop - Bank in Clinton Holiday Promotion. AVON - Betty Clark, Representative AXYL: a media & design company Baum Chevrolet Buick Big D Food & Liquor C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Clintonia Eagle Theater Complete Wellness & Integrated Health Clinic Covenant Animal Clinic DeWitt County Farm Bureau DeWitt County Human Resource Center DeWitt Savings Bank Edward Jones - Bryce Starkey First National Bank & Trust Company Monical s Pizza of Clinton State Bank of Lincoln State Farm Insurance - Jason Frantz The Clinton Journal Toohill Seed & Beef Service Watkins Jewelry & Repair Wilson Chrysler - Jeep Official Rules Purchases must be a minimum of $5.00 spent at one time at a participating business. Discussions at service businesses are valued at $ A card is considered COMPLETED when total purchases have met $ Once you have met this limit, you are then eligible to enter your card for a chance to win one of the prizes. Eligible cards must be turned in at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce office. Purchases must be made between Sept 10, 2018 until Nov 7, Eat - Shop - Bank in Clinton cards must be turned in to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce office by November 11, The drawing will be held and winners announced at Clinton s annual Christmas Parade on November 24, This contest is open to the public. You may only win once at the time of the drawing. You do not need to be present to win. One stamp per participating business per card. You re Invited to an OPEN HOUSE at the Clinton Chamber office September 12, :00 until 4:30pm as we CELEBRATE Chamber of Commerce Week Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau September 2018 Newsletter 150% CLUB DeWitt County EMS 5959 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton, IL Website: Phone: Sunset Inn & Suites 100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL Website: Save-A-Lot Food Store 205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 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: Hale Mechanical P. O. Box 282, Wapella, IL Facebook: Clinton United Methodist Church 308 E. Main Street, Clinton, IL Website: Exelon / Clinton Power Station 8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL Website: Appliance Repair Solution 521 N. Linden Street, Clinton, IL Website: Phone: Ferguson Barbeque & Catering Washington Road, Clinton, IL Phone: If you re a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, you can be part of the 150% Club! Just renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate. ROI: You will receive additional advertising. In addition to the benefits offered to all Clinton Chamber Members, 150% Club Members receive the following ADDED benefits: - 1 Extra Chamber Scoop Newsletter Insert - Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop Newsletter - Banner Ad on the Chamber Website 150% CLUB 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 John Oliver Richland Community College & Clinton Higher Education Center Chamber Staff Marian Brisard, Executive Director Lacy Phelps, Marketing Coordinator & Tourism CLINTON S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Clinton Chamber s Annual Christmas Parade registration forms were mailed out to all Clinton Chamber members and past participants in the parade. The parade is scheduled for November 24th at 2:00pm, themed Winter Wonderland. A Christmas Parade registration form is included in this month s issue of the Scoop. Remember, there is no registration fee! You don t have to be invited to participate in the parade. Registration is open to everyone. There are many categories, so we hope YOUR entry will fit into one of them. For more info, please contact the Clinton Chamber office at The deadline to register is November 2, Seeking Nominations for Grand Marshal The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is seeking nominations for the Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. You ll find a Grand Marshal nomination form in this newsletter, or merely write a letter using these guidelines: Name of person being nominated Reason for nomination Brief history of the nominee Your name and contact information must be included CHS s Homecoming Parade The 2018 Clinton High School Homecoming parade will take place on Friday, October 5, NEWSLETTER INSERTS As a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, your benefits include submitting an event or promotional flyer for your business for the Chamber s monthly newsletter up to four times a year. The newsletter is available 24 / 7 on the Chamber s website. Please your.pdf insert(s) to us at: chamber@clintonilchamber.com The deadline to submit an insert is the 25th of each month. Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau September 2018 Newsletter. Page 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Eat - Shop - Bank in Clinton Holiday Promotion September 10, 2018 through November 7, 2018 Open Clinton Chamber of Commerce September 12, :00pm to 4:30pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton Clinton Chamber s September Board Meeting Monday, September 24, :00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton Contact us at if you wish to be placed on the agenda. 50th Annual Apple n Pork Festival September 29 & 30, :00am to 5:00pm both days *See insert in this newsletter Looking Ahead..... New Location Grand AMS, Inc. Thursday, October 4, :00pm until 6:00pm AMS, Inc., 1217 East Main Street, Clinton JOIN JACOB TAYLOR & THE AMS, INC. CREW FOR REFRESHMENTS & DRAWINGS FOR DOOR PRIZES! *See insert in this newsletter Clinton s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House Fridays & Saturdays: October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2018 Ticket Booth Open 7:13pm until 11:00pm Wednesday: October 31, 2018 Ticket Booth Open 7:13pm until 9:00pm 513 East Washington Street, Clinton *See insert in this newsletter Clinton Chamber s October Board Meeting Monday, October 22, :00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton Contact us at if you wish to be placed on the agenda. Trick or Treating Around Mr. Lincoln s Square Wednesday, October 31, :00pm until 5:00pm Trick or Treating in Clinton Wednesday, October 31, :00pm until 8:00pm Clinton s Annual Christmas Parade Saturday, November 24, :00pm Like Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at CLINTON HAUNTED HOUSE Special Event License Plates A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who purchased as set of Clinton Haunted House Special Event License Plates! 2018 marks the 25th year of "Scarin' Central Illinois" for Clinton s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House! F.Y.I. There are a few plates left! For $20.00 YOU can own a set. Clinton Haunted House s past and present ghouls and goblins are encouraged to participate in this fundraiser. Plates may be displayed on your car or truck until October 31st. To purchase a set of plates, please contact the Clinton Chamber at 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 information included in this edition, 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 August, 2018 THANK YOU for your confidence in the Clinton Chamber of Commerce! DEWITT COUNTY EMS 5959 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton, IL NANRAN CORP. Clinton Dairy Queen 16 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL Jimmy Johns 123 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL Monical s Pizza 121 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL EDWARD JONES - KIM O DONOHUE 207 West Van Buren Street, Clinton, IL BRADY REALTORS 205 East Side Square, Clinton, IL CLINTON IGA 220 East Van Buren Street, Clinton, IL EMC PHOTOGRAPHY 106 West Main Street, Clinton, IL Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL (fax) DEWITT

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11 Pitch your business and win up to Application Deadline: October 1, 2018 For event details and to download the application visit: firstnbtc.com/rev completed applications to: Sponsored by: *Five selected applicants will pitch to a panel of judges on Oct. 19, For a full list of rules visit firstnbtc.com/rev. Multiple winners may be awarded various amounts. First National Bank and Trust Company, Member FDIC.

12 AMS, Inc. Jacob Taylor invites you to a New Location Grand Opening Thursday October 4, :00pm - 6:00pm 217 East Main Street in Clinton There will be refreshments & drawings for door prizes! Plumbing Cooling Heating Solar

13 2018 CLINTON, ILLINOIS Chamber of Commerce on WASHINGTON STREET Haunted House Location 513 E. Washington St., Clinton, Illinois Clinton is just minutes south of Bloomington on Route minutes north of Decatur on Route 51. Friday, October 5 Saturday, October 6 Friday, October 12 Saturday, October 13 Friday, October 19 Saturday, October 20* *Friendly Ghost Tour Friday, October 26 Saturday, October 27* *Friendly Ghost Tour Dates & Hours 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 5:13pm - 6:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 7:13pm - 11:00pm 5:13pm - 6:00pm Wednesday, October :13pm - 9:00pm

14 OFFICE PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY DETAIL Lot size:.53 Acres (186x125) Address: 400 W. Jefferson PRICE $109,000 one story block building with brick exterior Zoning: C-3; Highway Business Building Square footage: 1119 sq ft. Baths: 1/2 bath Built: 1970 (according to assessor) Parking: 11 Stalls 2017 Taxes: $5, INTERESTED? Josh Shofner (217)

15 Clinton Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Nomination Form The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, organizer of Clinton s Christmas Parade, is seeking nominations for the parade s Grand Marshal. Please submit your written nominations by mail, , fax or drop it off at the Chamber of Commerce office by Friday, October 19, Name of person being nominated Reason for nomination Brief history of the nominee Submitted by: Your Name Your Phone # 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, Illinois (fax) DEWITT chamber@clintonilchamber.com

16 100 South Center Street, Suite 101 Clinton, IL DEWITT CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE REGISTRATION FORM PARADE THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND **ENTRY CATEGORIES** 1. Walkers (Individuals and Groups) 2. Vehicles (All Automobiles, Trucks, Tractors, Mowers, etc.) 3. Floats 4. Equestrian Entry 5. Motorcycles/ATVs SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2:00PM Entrant / Organization Name: Contact Person: Complete Address Phone address Entry Category (See Above): Number of Participants: REQUIRED INFO: Write a short paragraph about your entry. This will be read by the announcer during the parade. Return Parade Entry Forms by NOVEMBER 2, 2018 to: Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL FAX: or chamber@clintonilchamber.com Parade Rules: 1. All entries must be decorated. 2. NO candy or other objects may be thrown from parade moving vehicles. Those walking with the entry may HAND OUT candy. 3. Completed registration form must be received by November 2, 2018 to allow time for the parade line-up & maps to be made. 4. All parade entrants must operate their vehicles in a safe manner at all times. We reserve the right to remove any parade entry operated in an unsafe manner. 5. NO LIVE SANTAS, PLEASE! Santa s entry is sponsored by the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. Santa will visit with children at his house on Mr. Lincoln s Square immediately after the parade. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE!

17 The Walking Dead Live FEATURING AMC s The Walking Dead on the BIG SCREEN at the Clintonia Eagle Theater 13 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL October 7, pm Wrath (Season 8 Finale) & 8pm ~ Season 9 Premier $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: or Contact us on Facebook