Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
 Business Brief 
 Advancing the Agricultural, Industrial and Civic Interest of the City of Hillsboro and the Greater Montgomery County 
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
-Thomas Jefferson
In This Issue
Walk in the OS parade
August Meeting Cancelled
B&I Nominations
Member of the Month
Welcome New Member
Mobile Friendly Website
Danial Miller Scholarship
Summer Concert Series
President's Club Members
Calendar of Events
Quick Links
 Find us on Facebook
Click to pay dues online
Board of Directors
President - Terri Miller
Miller Enterprises Design, Inc.

1st Vice - Angie Eickhoff
White & Associates

2nd Vice -  Greg Holcomb
Country Financial
Economic Development Committee Chair

Treasurer- Mike Ryan
National Bank

Past President -
Gene White
White & Associates

Executive Director-
Lesley Pollard 2000 & Beyond Committee Co-Chair

Mary Brown
Browns Insurance

Melissa Durbin 
The Job Center

Alan Holman
Market of Ahs

Rosa Mollett
Legal Sheild

Brandi Lentz
Montgomery County Realty

Leslie Johnson  Lincoln Land Community College 

Dear  , 

 

Greetings from the Chamber office!    

 

If you haven't already done so be sure to submit your nominations for the Chamber's annual Business & Industry Dinner scheduled for September 27.  Help us to recognize the outstanding businesses and individuals who help make Hillsboro a better place!  

 

Plans are underway for the 3rd annual Beer Parings Dinner. A tentative date has been set for November 3 at the KC Hall in Taylor Springs.  Keep watch for more information and how you can purchase your tickets.

We are seeking items and themed baskets for the silent auction portion of the event.  If you have something you would like included in the auction contact the Chamber office to arrange for drop off or pick up.
 

Have a great week! 

Lesleys Signature

Executive Director
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and 

Economic Development/Tourism Coordinator 
Walk with us in the OS parade!
 

The Chamber will have a presence during this year's Old Settlers parade and we are seeking Chamber members who are interested in walking with our group! If you have an interest contact the Chamber office 532-3711.
August Membership Meeting Cancelled


Due to Old Settlers the August membership meeting has been cancelled.  The next meeting will be September 21 at the Challacombe House.

I will be including the minutes from the regular membership meeting as well as minutes from our regular board of directors meetings.  If you ever have any questions or comments contact the Chamber office.

July Membership Meeting Minutes
June monthly financials

Board of Directors July meeting minutes

If you have program ideas or would like to speak about your business contact the Programs Chair Angie Eickhoff.

Upcoming programs: 
September - Central Illinois Community Blood Bank 
October - Hillsboro Historic Preservation Committee  
Business & Industry Nominations
 
  

If you haven't already done so be sure to submit your nominations for the annual Business and Industry Dinner.  Help us to recognize the outstanding individuals and businesses in our community! The businesses and individuals will be honored during the annual B&I Dinner on September 27 at the Moose Lodge. 

 

 Click here to download the nomination form 

July Member of the Month
 
Pepsi
2112 N. Brush College Rd.
Decatur, IL 62526
217-429-5415




June Member of the Month 
McDonald's 

 
 

 

 

Welcome New Member

Welcome Mat_New members  
THREAD'S UPSCALE RESALE
511 S. Main St.
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-6865

Thread's is brand name/upscale consignment and also features a handmade baby boutique line.Visit Thread's on Facebook.

Thread's will be celebrating 5 years on Main St. this week!
Click here for a list of anniversary specials!


    You need a mobile friendly website

In a small town, you might think everyone already knows about your business or your well-known tourism attraction. You might think you don't need a website at all, or that it doesn't matter if you don't have a mobile-friendly website.  You'd be wrong. Read entire article here.

Source: Small Biz Survival.com 
 
 
Danial Miller Scholarship Fund
With the passing of Chamber President, Terri Miller's son, the Chamber has established the Danial Miller Scholarship Fund.  Donations can be made to National Bank directly or through the Chamber office.  If you would like to read more about this exceptional young man you can read his obit here or the many comments and stories on his Facebook memorial page.



Brian Green will be on site with his infamous hot dog cart selling all sorts of delicious dogs (i.e. taco dog, buffalo chicken dog, cheeseburger dog, Chicago style and a whopping pork chop on a stick!), HHS Band Boosters will have their bake sale with various sweet treats and more!

Bring your lawn chair. Fun for the entire family.  Only handicapped parking is allowed around the staging area.  Drop off your car load then park at the 4th of July pavilion. Shuttle service provided by Roger Jennings.  

NEW Pres Club 2012 Sign 


CALENDAR OF EVENTS    
      

August 3             Summer Concert Series
7-9:30 pm           One More Round (Johnny Cash Tribute) Sherwood Forest Campground 

 

August 15&16    Old Settlers Celebration (CITY HALL IS CLOSED)

 

August 21           Blood Drive - HAH
10am-3pm 

 

September 7       Summer Concert Series
7-9:30 pm            Montgomery County's Got Talent  (Sherwood Forest Campground)          

 

Sept. 27               B&I Annual Dinner

 

Oct. 25                Montgomery / Macoupin County Career Fair  

3-7 pm                 Blackburn College  (click here to download flyer) 

 

Nov. 3                Annual Beer Pairings Dinner                             

                          KC Hall Taylor Springs