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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
Business Brief
Advancing the Agricultural, Industrial and Civic Interest of the City of Hillsboro and the Greater Montgomery County
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Board of Directors
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President - Gene White White and Associates
1st Vice - Melissa Durbin The Job Center
2nd Vice - Terri Miller Miller Enterprises Design, Inc
Treasurer- Mike Ryan National Bank
Past President - Dennis Fenton State Farm Insurance
Executive Director- Lesley Pollard
Kim Noyes Montgomery County Realty
Angie Eickhoff White & Associates
Alan Holman Market of Ahs
Susie Galer The Journal-News
Greg Holcomb Country Financial
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Dear ,
Well here we are in February. The nice thing is that we have more of winter behind us than in front of us. In spite of the inclement weather there is a beautiful side to all this snow. I am just trying to figure out what that is right now! It dawned on me as I prepared to write this President's message that this will be my last message as President of the Chamber of Commerce. Next month our new President takes office. Terri Miller of Miller Enterprises takes office March 1. Terri brings with her fresh ideas as well as new enthusiasm. Please rally your support behind her as we start our new year.
Our first major fund raiser takes place on April 1st with a spaghetti dinner at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church prior to the 10th annual Roubaix Bicycle Race. We will be discussing some of the particulars of that dinner at our next Chamber meeting on February 18th at 12:00 noon at the Moose Lodge. Please slot a time in your schedule to join us.
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
Gene White, President Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
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Member of the Month: The Chamber will randomly select one Chamber business each month to feature in this newsletter. Please keep watch for information on February's Member of the Month - Pepsi!
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January Member of the Month: Scheller Insurance -Dennis McCammack courtesy of The Journal-News
Pictured above, from the left, are Hillsboro Chamber President Gene White, Member of the month Dennis McCammack, Executive Director Lesley Pollard, and guest speaker Vicki Billington of National Bank Dennis McCammack of Scheller Insurance was recognized as the January "Member of the Month," and was presented with a certificate at the January monthly meeting at Hillsboro Country Club. Scheller insurance is located at 616 W. Union Ave, in Litchfield, and was started in 1952. The business provides a full line of insurance to local customers.
McCammack said that while the main office is located in Mt. Olive, he has an office in his home to make it easier for Hillsboro customers. One thing about his business that most people don't know is that 54 percent of their business is commercial insurance and Scheller Insurance has offices in Hillsboro, Litchfield and Mt. Olive.
For more information about Scheller Insurance, contact McCammack at 324-4456 or 532-3770 or find them online at www.schellerinsurance.com.
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Membership Meeting, February 18 Moose Lodge
Featured Speaker: Jael Renaker from Quality Carpet
Please join us at the Chamber monthly membership meeting, Friday, February 18th at 12:00 noon at the Hillsboro Country Club upstairs. Jael Renaker from Quality Carpet. Jael will discuss direct mail and how it has improved her business.
Upcoming guest speakers: March - Speaker TBA from Lincoln Land Community College Topic: Increasing business exposure using the Internet.
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The Chamber appreciates your membership and we hope you are taking advantage of the value the Chamber has to offer.
Ameren Illinois Wright Automotive TCCU Thomas Justison Scheller Insurance Hough Funeral Home Little Italy's Sims Awesome Moving Company Country Financial Insurance McKay Auto Parts |
Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Set-up/ Pre-Cook Cooking/Serving Clean tables Cashier Carry Out Clean up If you would like to volunteer please contact Lesley at the Chamber office.
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Member Announcements
Top Tier Cakes 108 S. Main 532-2300
February's flavor of the month is Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.
A moist chocolate cake (or cupcake!) with raspberry filling and rich chocolate mousse for the icing! Remember to give some love to your love with some Chocolate Raspberry Truffle this Valentine's Day! Also....NOW is the time to book your wedding consultation. I'm starting to book up for certain dates. So, if you, or someone you know, is planning on getting married this year, or even next year, give me a call and we'll get together and do some taste testing! Consultations are free and usually take about an hour. BIG NEWS FOR BRIDES! All 2011 Top Tier Cakes brides will be entered into a drawing to win a FULL REFUND! If your name is drawn, you will receive a full refund right as the Christmas season starts! If you'd like a list of rules for the drawing, just send me your email. Please give at least one week's notice for orders.
Thanks again for supporting Top Tier Cakes!
McCann Construction Company
264 North Broad St. Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-3591
In light of our recent expansion, as of February 1, 2011, McCann Construction Company's Corporate Office will be located in our new office building at 264 North Broad Street in Carlinville. All mailings should be sent to our PO Box 334, Carlinville, IL. The telephone number for this new location is the same 217-854-6576; the fax number also remains the same 217-854-3591. If you have any questions or concerns you may call us at the phone number listed above.
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National Bank reminds everyone not to let time run out before planting your dollars in one of their IRA products. Both Roth and Traditional IRA's are offered, so whether you are looking for a tax-free or tax-deferred investment, National Bank has what you need.
And don't forget: you can still make a 2010 contribution to your IRA until April 15th. Stop by National Bank or call them at 1-800-717-3991 for complete details. Information is also available online at national-bank.com.
Member FDIC. www.national-bank.com
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Like us on Facebook. Pretty Please.
We're pretty hip here at the Chamber. Ever heard of a little thing called Facebook? We have and we're on it. So "like" us by clicking the image below and you can keep up-to-date on everything Chamber.
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31 Days to a Better Business by Inc. Magazine
1. Block Off Time for Surprises
2. Write Some Thank You Notes
3. Avoid Your E-mail for One Hour
4. Reconsider Your Value By the Hour
5. Check Your Bounce Rate
Read entire article and click through all 31 days here Inc.com, the website for Inc. magazine, delivers advice, tools, and services, to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. You'll find information and advice covering virtually every business and management task, including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people, and much, much more.
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The 2000 & Beyond Committee are seeking sponsors for the 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series
The 2000 & Beyond Committee is excited to be planning the 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series held downtown Hillsboro on the Lincoln Plaza every second Sunday of the month all summer June through September. This concert series received such positive feedback that we are planning an even more exciting series for the 2011 season!
The committee is seeking sponsors to help make this series possible. Below are the sponsorship packages available:
Presenting Sponsor - $1,200 - Company name and logo on all printed advertising materials - Company name and logo used on event poster - Company name listed on Chamber's Facebook page and on local community calendars promoting the series - Link to your company's website via your company's logo on the Chamber website - Five mentions as the "presenting sponsor" on WSMI's "Chamber Chat" radio show - Company name listed in press release announcing the series (sent to four area newspapers) - Mentioned as the presenting sponsor during each individual concert
Major Sponsor - $700 - Company name on all printed advertising materials - Company name and logo used on event poster - Company name listed on Chamber website promoting the concerts - Company name listed on Chamber Facebook page promoting the series - Mentioned as a sponsor during the individual concert
Individual Concert Sponsor - $350 - Company name used on event poster - Company name listed on Chamber Facebook page the week of the concert - Company name listed on Chamber website - Mentioned as the sponsor at the individual sponsored concert Any money raised during the series will be used for downtown improvement projects.
If you would like to choose one of the above sponsorship packages please complete the sponsorship form HERE or contact Lesley at 532-3711.
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Welcome New Member:
Soil-Right Consulting
Courtesy of the Journal-News
Pictured from left is Chamber Treasurer Mike Ryan, Dave Rahe of Soil-Right Consulting Services, Executive Director Lesley Pollard, and Chamber directors Susie Galer and Greg Holcomb
The Chamber welcomed new member Dave Rahe of Soil-Right Consulting Services, Inc., to the organization on Monday, January 31.
Rahe runs the Hillsboro branch of Soil-Right from his home office and keeps up with the latest on insects and plant illnesses by attending classes around the Midwest.
Some of these classes are equivalent to an entire college semester in just one 40-hour week class.
Rahe also maintains communication with his peers using Twitter during his busy seasons and he tries to post daily on his blog at daverahe.blogspot.com. He can be followed at daver819.
"I try to post on my blog everyday and let people know about what I'm seeing while I'm out in the fields," Rahe said. "Using these social tools helps maintain open communication with the worldwide network of consulting services Soil-Right is part of."
With their main office in Shipman, Soil-Right Consulting offers a variety of agricultural services including soil mapping, sampling, nitrogen management and field record keeping. For more information on the business, visit www.soilright.com.
Rahe may be contacted by calling either 532-6887 or 494-7451.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 12 HAH Foundation's Valentine Gala Knights of Columbus Hall
February 16 Business After Hours 5:00 -7:00 pm Hillsboro Country Club
February 18 Chamber Chat on WSMI 9:05 am
February 18 Monthly Membership Meeting 12:00 noon Moose Lodge
March 4 2000 & Beyond Committee Meeting 12:00 noon Moose Lodge
March 18 Monthly Membership Meeting 12:00 noon TBD
April 1 Spaghetti Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 pm Free Methodist Church
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