Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
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usiness Brief

 
Advancing the Agricultural, Industrial and Civic Interest of the City of Hillsboro and the Greater Montgomery County 

November 21-26r
In This Issue
Thank You.
Top 9 Rural Small Business Trends
Welcome New Members
January After Hours
Member Renewals
Farmers Market Coordinator Needed
Golf Outing
Member Announcements
President's Club Members
Calendar of Events
Quick Links
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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

VACANT POSITION  inquire by calling 532-3711 

Dear  , 

 

Well, it's here, a brand new year and what better way to kick off 2012 than with a social networking event! Start the year off by being actively involved in Chamber events!

Please join us at The Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center in Raymond, along with the Litchfield and Carlinville Chambers for the first ever All-Chamber After Hours event. 

  

This ultimate business networking experience will take place on Thursday, January 19 at the Magnuson Grand Hotel in Raymond.  

 

This is networking with a twist! A chance to make business connections and network with other business professionals in the county. Swap ideas! Meet others in your field! 

 
This event is open to ALL Chamber Members free of charge, but reservations are required. You can read more details including the menu and RSVP for the event by January 16 below. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Have a great week! 

 

Lesleys Signature

Executive Director
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and 

Economic Development/Tourism Coordinator 

xmas 2011 thank you

Thank you 
 

Top 9 Rural Small Business Trends for 2012:  

 

1. Strong farm commodity prices mean strong local economies. 

2. Some places get "just one more" oil boom.

3.Supporting the local economy takes more than "Shop Local."

4. Self-employment continues to rise
 

 

 Source:  Small Biz Survival 


Chamber Board Members
Dance for Cancer 
SOC Poster 

 

Chamber Directors, Susie Galer and Gene White will dance for cancer during the second annual Stamp Out Cancer fundraiser on Saturday, January 28 at the KC Hall in Hillsboro.  The event will feature live music from 80's band Frankie Says Relax, a silent auction and a Dancing with the Stars program.  Doors open at 6pm and the dance competition will begin at 7pm.  Local "stars" will dance for dollars to raise funds for the Montgomery County Cancer Association.

The dancer lineup: John & Susie Galer, Gene White with his daughter Gina Burke, Kurt & Kelly Aumann from Nomokis, Melanie Tyszko & Donnie Downs, and Paul and Missy Sellers.  Tickets to the event are only $10 and can be purchased at the Journal-News, the Hillsboro Country Club, Style Studio and online. 

You can read more about the event, purchase tickets and event t-shirts and cast your vote for your favorite dancing couple by visiting
www.mccaweb.com/dancing.

100% of the proceeds to benefit the MCCA.

 Welcome New Members

  

Welcome Mat_New members

  

Hiller Sheet Metal 

150 N. Oak St., Hillsboro

217-532-2595

http://www.hillersheetmetal.com/ 

 

Hiller Sheet Metal Works has been providing the Hillsboro, IL and surrounding areas with professional heating and cooling services for over 70 years. Family owned and operated, we welcome commercial and residential work and service all makes and models.

We specialize in custom sheet metal duct and ventilation system fabrication.  


All Chamber After HoursNetworking
Networking with a TWIST!        
        

Please join The Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center, along with the Litchfield and Carlinville Chambers for the first ever All-Chamber After Hours event. 

  

This ultimate business networking experience will take place on Thursday, January 19 at the Magnuson Grand Hotel in Raymond. All three participating Chambers will invite their Chamber members to fill the banquet room with guests from all corners of the county.  Participants will not only have the chance to mix and mingle, but will have the opportunity to reach small and large companies, meet new clients and combine business networking with social fun. 

  

Social hour begins at 5:30  P.M. to 6:30 P.M. below is the menu:

Appetizers

Fried Portabella Mushroom Slices
Spanikopita- (spinach & feta cheese in filo dough) 
Meatballs in  Marinara
Antipasto Tray
Cheese and Crackers Tray
 
Buffet
Alfredo Lasagna Rolls
Orange Chicken Breasts
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Praline
Country Blend Vegetables   ( carrots, corn & green  beans
 
Dessert
Cupcakes    


This event is open to ALL Chamber Members free of charge, but reservations are required.  Click here to RSVP.

Membership Renewals 

Thank you 


The support of businesses in the community is vital to the success of The Chamber and its mission to create a strong local economy and to be an advocate for a pro-business environment in Montgomery County. Thank you to our members that have recently renewed their membership. 
Your support is very much appreciated.   
 
Capri IGA
Simpson/ Century 21 Realty
 

 

National Bank Dec Ad  

Pepsi 
 

Farmers Market looking for new leadership

Illinois Where Fresh is 

 

Due to an abundance of activity going on with the Chamber, the Chamber will no longer be in control of the Farmers Market. The Chamber is looking for an organization or group to take control of the market.   This is a great opportunity for a volunteer or group of volunteers who are passionate about farmers markets or locally grown produce to coordinate and make the Hillsboro market thrive! Anyone interested can contact the Chamber office for more information. 532-3711.

Golf save the date
 


announcements

Member Announcements

 

 

Fusion Fitness & Acquatics   

532-3896 
1210 E. Tremont St.
 
3rd Annual Lighten Up 4 Montgomery County

 

A FREE Weight Loss Competition

*Do Not Have to Be A Member of Fusion*

Jan. 9th - April 2nd

 

 Monthly Prizes and Final Cash Prize to Top Teams and Top Individual. Monthly Incentives at Fusion Fitness and Aquatics

 

For more details or to sign up as a 4 member team or as an individual, visit www.lightenup4montgomery.com

 

Kick-off Event - Saturday January 7th, 2012 at Fusion Fitness and Aquatics 9:00-12:00

Free Screenings and Assessments plus Door Prizes. Cholesterol Screening $15 - Please call ahead (532-3896) to schedule an appointment

 

Central Illinois Community Blood Center 
Blood Drive
- Hillsboro Moose Lodge, 411 S. Main St.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Walk-ins welcome! Please bring a photo ID with date of birth. Sign up by calling Jessica at 1-866-GIVE-BLD x 118 or online at
 
Paws Care
2nd Annual Paws Care Trivia Night! 

Saturday, March 31st.
Litchfield Community Center,
1100 South State Street
  

Doors Open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. The $10/person entry fee includes 2 soft drinks. Teams will consist of 6-8players.  In addition to trivia, a silent auction, 50/50, and mini-games between rounds. You may bring your own snacks, treats etc.  
REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://pawstrivia.eventbrite.com/
To learn more visit: http://www.mcpawscare.org/Events.html
    

 
President's Club 2011

 


CALENDAR OF EVENTS    


January 3              New Member Spotlight
10:00 am               Community Title

January 7            Lighten up 4 Montgomery County Kick-Off
9-12 noon            Fusion Fitness & Aquatics  

 

January 11            Blood Drive
12:00 - 6:30 pm    Hillsboro Moose Lodge

January 12           Chamber Board Of Directors Meeting
4:15 pm                White & Associates 

January 14           King of Rock and Roll
8pm                      Magnuson Grand Hotel Click to download flyer 

     

January 19           Magnuson Grand Hotel After Hours
5:30 pm 

 

January 20          Chamber Membership Meeting 
12:00 noon          Challacombe House 

 

January 28           Stamp Out Cancer 
6-midnight          
KC Hall

 

June 2                  Chamber Golf Outing                               
                             Hillsboro Country Club

Sept. TBD           B&I Annual Dinner

Oct. TBD            Annual Beer Pairings Dinner