Hillsboro Chamber Business Brief

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

B
usiness Brief

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

"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."
- Norman Vincent Peale

November 21-26r

In This Issue

Save-The-Date

Bosscotech Opens New Location

Get Locals to follow you Online

Chamber Scholarships

Member Announcements

Membership Renewals

President's Club Members

Calendar of Events

Quick Links

Click to visit the Chamber online

Board of Directors

President - Terri Miller
Miller Enterprises Design, Inc.

1st Vice - Angie Eickhoff
White & Associates

2nd Vice - Greg 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 ,

Greetings from the Chamber office!

Do you know a graduating high school senior who could use some FREE money for college? The Chamber awards two $500 scholarships to local seniors graduating from HHS and we are now accepting applications.

The Litchfield and Hillsboro Chambers Agribusiness Committee awards two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Montgomery County who plan to pursue an education in the Agribusiness field.

Look below for more information on these two great opportunities and to download an application. Please pass on this information where applicable.

Have a great week!

Executive Director
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and

Economic Development/Tourism Coordinator

Boscscotech Opens New Location in Vandalia

A Main Street Hillsboro computer store that has grown over the years by packaging high-tech know-how with home-town service is now expanding to another home town.

READ MORE HERE

3 Ways to get Locals to Follow You Online

Tourism groups and small businesses both struggle with a common question: once we get online, how do we get local people to follow, like or friend us?

Here are three quick ideas on how get connected with the locals:

Click here for full article

Source: Small Biz Survival

The Chamber is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Hillsboro and Litchfield Chambers are now accepting applications for the Food and Agribusiness Career Scholarship. The committee will award two $1,000 scholarships to seniors in Montgomery County. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2012.

Agribusiness Scholarship Criteria

Agribsuiness Scholarship Application

The Hillsboro Chamber will award two $500 scholarships to Hillsboro High School seniors. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is also April 30, 2012.

Chamber scholarship criteria & application

Member Announcements

Gianni's
209 S. Main St. Italian Dinner
Saturday, February 25, 7 pm. Four course dinner, all the wine you can drink and live music all for $50. Reserve your spot by signing up in advance at the restaurant. Call 532-7888 with any questions.

Magnuson Grand Hotel

19067 W Frontage Rd., Raymond
Sunday, Feb 26 1:3o pm - Family Magic Show
Shows are full of high energy comedy and magic. There is tons of audience participation, and you never know what will happen next!

$10 per family of 4, $2.00 for each additional family member

Come early for Sunday brunch! Kids ages 4-10 eat for only $0.99!
Kids 3 & Under eat FREE!

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