Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

Business Brief

Advancing the Agricultural, Industrial and Civic Interest of the City of Hillsboro and the Greater Montgomery County 
 May 2011
In This Issue
Member of the Month: Justison Farms
Membership Meeting
Sports Association Raffle
Farmers Market Open
Member Renewals
Business After Hours
Member Announcements
Golden Grille Challenger
Montgomery Co. Job Fair
Welcome New Member
Agr Pork Patty Sale
President's Club Members
Calendar of Events
Quick Links
 Find us on Facebook
Board of Directors
President - Terri Miller
Miller Enterprises Design, Inc.

1st Vice - Angie Eickhoff
White & Associates

2nd ViceGreg Holcomb
Country Financial

Treasurer- Mike Ryan
National Bank

Past President -
Gene White

White & Associates

Executive Director-
Lesley Pollard

Kim Noyes
Montgomery County Realty 

Melissa Durbin 
The Job Center

Alan Holman
Market of Ahs

Susie Galer
The Journal-News

Brandi Lentz
Montgomery County Realty

Dennis Fenton
State Farm Insurance 
Dear  ,  

 

DID YOU KNOW that according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture,
95% of the U.S. Pumpkin crop intended for processing is grown in Illinois?

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Spring has FINALLY arrived in Hillsboro and with it comes the much-
anticipated opening of our Farmer's Market season. It's grand reopening
was last Thursday, and will take place every Thursday through October
from 3:00-7:00 pm at its NEW location, the historic Challacombe House. 

 
Think FRESH and take advantage of the opportunity to buy healthy,
Illinois grown produce all season long.  Be sure to spread the word and
help us "grow" the market into one of the best in Central Illinois.

Wishing you could sponsor the market? Good news! There is still time.
See the sponsorship form for more information.

 

Until next month,

 

Terri's Signature

Terri Miller, President

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce


Market Flyer 2011

Member of the Month:


  Justison Farms 

Pictured from left: Tom Justison and his son Tommy Justison with their John Deere 9300 tractors.  

 

Justiston Farms 

Hillsboro 

217-532-3311

   

Business Start Date: February 1978    

 

Brief Description:   

Row crop farm primarily (corn, soybeans, wheat).  Tommy has Llama, cattle, goats, ducks and chickens.

 

Why is Hillsboro home to your business? Our farm adjoins city limits of Hillsboro and we try to patronize local businesses.  

 

Tell us one thing about your business that most people wouldn't know.  We do farming activities throughout the year (crops, tillage, conservation practices, tilling, etc.) 

 

What do you like best about Hillsboro? The City of Hillsboro has always been helpful to us. The Mayor and City Council, we feel understands the importance of the Agricultural industry to the economy of Hillsboro.

 

*Each month a Chamber member is chosen at random to be highlighted as the Member of the Month.   

Thank you 
 
People meeting 

Membership Meeting,

 

May 20 
Hillsboro Country Club 

 

 

 
Future of Montgomery County

   
Featured Speaker
: Mike Plunkett


You are invited to join us at the Chamber monthly membership meeting, Friday, May 20th at 12:00 noon at the Hillsboro Country Club.  Montgomery County Board Chairman, Mike Plunkett will give his vision of the county for the years ahead.

In order to ensure a productive program and lunch, please order your meal at the bar upon arrival.
 

Got an idea or want to present at a monthly program?

 Contact Dennis Fenton at 532-6921

 

Raffle to benefit the
Hillsboro Sports Association 
 

Sports Association Raffle Ticket 

 

 $5 gets you a chance to win a flat screen HDTV that will be given away at the Hillsboro Sports Association dinner dance on July 16.  Take your raffle stub into Roger Jennings Chevrolet-Buick lcoated at 1617 Vandalia road and get $5 off an oil change!  All proceeds will benefit the Hillsboro Sports Association.  Tickets can be purchased from: Ken White, Earl Meier, Don Downs, Brett Butler or any coach.  

Yard Sale Flyer 2011
Social Media

 Web Advantage Seminar   

 

May 17th

6:15 pm 

 

 

 

The WEB ADVANTAGE SEMINAR  is sponsored by NewWave Communications and Lincoln Land Community College and presented by Big River Telephone Company and LocalTek.  This seminar will show businesses how to use internet marketing successfully and understand the value of social media.  NewWave is also kind enough to provide sandwiches and refreshments that evening but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED in order to get a count.  The Seminar is free and is set up so that everyone that registers can also register 2 additional guests.

 

Possibly, the seminar would be beneficial to employees in your firm that work with the internet or in customer service.  Please forward this email so that they might register to attend. REGISTER HERE   

 

Also, anyone can also register on the website at  www.litchfieldchamber.com and they do not have to be a chamber member to attend.

View the event flyer  

Illinois Where Fresh is

Farmers Market moves to Challacombe House 

 

In addition to fresh produce, folks can expect to see a fresh look at the Hillsboro Farmers Market this year.  After two years downtown on the Plaza, committee organizers decided to move the market to behind the historic Challacombe House located at 509 School Street.  A beautiful, central location will provide a bigger space allowing for more vendors and plenty of ample parking.  This new location is expected to attract many more customers.

The Hillsboro Farmers Market  is now accepting vendors for our third season, set to which began on Thursday, May 12th.  Commitments can be made for a half season, the full season or on a weekly basis.  Fees are nominal and vary according to the seasonal commitment.   Vendors who have not participated at the market in the past will be given one free week to try out the market. 

 

The Market is sponsored by Market of AHs, Morehouse Produce & Plants, White & Associates, Country Financial- Greg Holcomb, National Bank and the Chamber.  There is still time to sponsor!  Individuals or businesses can sponsor the full market season for $50.  Click here for market sponsorship information.  Sponsorship forms are due by June 1.

The market will open on Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00pm from May 12th - October 27.  Vendor applications and copies of the Hillsboro Farmers Market guidelines can be obtained via the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce website at www.hillsborochamber.net; by contacting Lesley Pollard at 532-3711 or hillsborochamber@consolidated.net.  

Membership Renewals 

Thank you 


The Chamber appreciates your membership and we hope you are taking advantage of the value the Chamber has to offer.

Farm Credit Services

Chris Sherer

Knodle, Inc
Milanos' Catering 

Scholarship Winners

 Scholarship

 

 Congratulations to the following Hillsboro High School students who were selected to receive our various Chamber scholarships:


Agribusiness Scholarship 

The Agribusiness Committee established the Food and Agribusiness Career Scholarship to assist youth in Montgomery County pursuing a degree and career in agricultural industries.

 

Andrew Wedekind - $750
Patricia Justison - $1,000
Kreed Lewey - $1,000
Kord Lewey - $1,000

 

Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Korenne Cleveland - $500
William Bader - $500 

 

 

National Bank Logo

 

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Contact us today at 1-800-717-3991 to help you unlock the equity in your home.

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 Chamber Business After Hours

June 23

Hillsboro Country Club  

 

Hosted by

 Holcomb Construction, Country Financial-Greg Holcomb &

Montgomery County Realty

 

 

 

Summer Sun

 

Kick off summer and come to welcome the new Hillsboro City Council at the next Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by Holcomb Construction, Country Financial- Greg Holcomb and Montgomery County Realty on Thursday, June 23 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Hillsboro Country Club.    

 

 Hors D'Oeuvres, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will take place.A cash bar will also be available. Chamber members are encouraged to come and network with area business men and women and to meet with new Chamber members.This is also a great opportunity for those interested in joining the Chamber to learn about the Chamber and to ask questions.  All business professionals are welcome. Bring a guest!

 

Pepsi 
 

Member Announcements

announcements  

  

Chamber   

Some say its the best sauce they've ever eaten.  Folks have been known to eat it by the bowl fulls alone! Now, for a limited time only you can purchase Gene White's famous spaghetti sauce! Meat and meatless sauce is available for only $15 a gallon.  These won't last long! If interested contact Gene at 532-2653. 

 

 

Montgomery County Cancer Association   

Visit MCCA Online     

The MCCA's 7th Annual Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, June 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hillsboro.  Doors open at 4:00 pm and a Milanos dinner served at 5:00. The event will feature live and silent auctions as well as information booths, memorial displays, entertainment and more!  The event is free to attend, but dinner reservations are required.  Dinner is $9 per person.  RSVP by contacting Richard Small at 825-4255 or Pat Cailey at 324-6869.

 

We are in need of items to be auctioned off at the event. If you would like to donate to our live or silent auction contact Brenda Cobetto at 532-3081.      

"Montgomery County Citizens Helping Citizens of Montgomery County"

 

 

6th Annual  

Golden Grille Challenge
June 18th 

2010 Golden GrilleWinners 

Every Father's Day weekend, local chefs gather at the Hillsboro Plaza to prove their prowess on the backyard grill.  Armed with Webers, tongs and secret ingredients, competitors, court judges and the public with tempting tastes of their very own, freshly prepared recipes. For more information or to sign up your team  download the entry form here.

 

 

Montgomery County Job/Career Fair

May 19, 2011

 

Click Here for details 

Welcome New Members:

 Welcome Mat_New members

Ken Meade & Associates 

275 Springfield Road

Hillsboro, IL 62049

532-9494
www.kenmeade.com

Established in 1977 specializing in commercial and personal photography as well as weddings.  

 

Agribusiness Pork Patty Sale   

CNB Banking Center Lot 

May 20, 11 -1 pm

 

Pork Patty Arrow Sign 

 


The Hillsboro and Litchfield Chamber Agribusiness Committee will be hosting their first pork patty sale of the season THIS FRIDAY, May 20th, from 11-1.  100% of the proceeds from the sale will go towards the 2012 Agribusiness scholarship.

Cost for the combo lunch is $5 and includes a sandwich, chips & drink.  Sandwich only is $3.  Pre-order forms can be downloaded here and are due by Thursday.  Minimum order of 5 sandwiches for delivery.   

 

President's Club 2011

 


CALENDAR OF EVENTS  
 May 19, 26              Farmers Market Opens
3:00-7:00 pm            Challacombe House 509 School Street

May 19                     Montgomery County Job/Career Fair
9:00 am-1:00 pm      Lincoln Land Community College

May 19                    Econ. Development/Tourism & Retail Committee Meeting
12:30                       Montgomery County Realty

May 20                     Chamber Monthly Meeting 

12:00 Noon               Hillsboro Country Club

May 20                    Agribusiness Pork Patty Sale

11-1                          CNB Banking Center Lot

June 12                     Second Sunday Summer Concerts 

6-8 PM                     on the Plaza.  B&B Strings 

June 18                    Golden Grille Challenge                                 

                                 Downtown Hillsboro

June 18                    Hillsboro Community Wide Yard Sale

June 17                    Chamber Monthly Meeting

12:00 noon               Challacombe House

June 23                   Business After Hours
5-7pm                      Hillsboro Country Club

July 25                    MCCA Celebration of Life
4:00 pm                   Knights of Colombus


July 16                     Sports Association Dinner Dance

September 15        Annual Business & Industry Dinner                                 
Hillsboro Moose Lodge