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Welcome New
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Chamber Board Members
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Bill Aupperle, President
Jamie Durdel
Nick Esser, Treasurer
Nick Graff
Jenna Grimm
Barbara Heer
Shelly Hunt
Mary Jane Johnson, Vice President
Darren Martin
Aaron Miller
David Mills
Tyler Petersen
Janice Sherman
Katie VandenBerg
David Zern
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150% Club Members
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4B Components Ltd.
Aaron Miller, Real Estate Broker
Ackerman Farms
AEP Energy
Agape Counseling
Alltrust Financial Mgmt
Ameriprise Financial Services - Greg Nichols
Amie's Music Together
Apostolic Christian Counseling & Family Services
Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped
Apostolic Christian Restmor
Barbara Heer, Broker
Baymont Inn & Suites
Benckendorf & Benckendorf PC
Billy Daniel Excavating
Blessed Sacrament School
BodySound Massage Therapy
Brahler's Truckers Supply
Brandon Wood Retirement Center
Carius Dairy Queen
ClearPath IT Solutions
CMFS Group
Colby Natural Health
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Community Harvest
CORE Construction
Country Financial
Cracker Barrel
Craig Barley
Crossroads Concrete
Culver's of Morton
David W. Kinsinger DDS
David Mills CPA LLC
Deputy DUCT, Div. of ATC Insulators
DSM-H LLC
Edward Jones Investments - Allan Hart
Encore Group
Engaging Excellence
Engineering Design & Development Inc.
Farm & Fleet of Morton
Frontier Communications
Gallagher Heiser
Gift of Hope
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Grimm Bros. Trucking
Heartland Bank & Trust
Heartland Chiropractic of Morton
Heartland Veterinary Clinic
Hometown Title Inc.
Husch Blackwell LLP
Inspired Arts Academy
Iron-A-Way
iTV-3
James Roecker
Jim Maloof Realtor
Jim Yordy
Kaiser Electronics Inc.
Keach Architectural Design
Keith Engineering Design
Kennel Lake Sportsmen Club
Klean Wash
Kmart
Koch Family Medicine & Physical Therapy
Knapp Johnson Funeral Home
Kuhl & Company Insurance
LaFiesta Restaurant
Laurus Strategies
Financial Services
L&F Electric
Lennie's Quality Meat Shop
Libby's Pumpkin
Liberty Village of Pekin
Lighthouse Buick GMC
Liquor Station
Marie Fisk, Realtor
Markley's Pest Elimination Services
McDaniel Plumbing
McDonald's of Morton
Merlin Birky
Midstate College
Midwest Hearing Center
Mike Murphy Ford
Mike Yordy Excavation & Land Improvement
Millennia Prof. Services
Mohr & Kerr Engineering & Land Surveying
Monical's Pizza
Morton Animal Hospital
Morton Buildings Inc.
Morton Capital LLC
Morton Collision Repair
Morton Dental Center
Morton Industries LLC
Morton Machining LLC
Morton School Dist. 709
Oak Lawn Mobile Estates
OIC Group Inc.
Old Smokey's BBQ
OSF Center for Health
Parker Fabrication Inc.
PC Doctor Computer Consulting
Proctor First Care
Redhead Graphic Design
Renewal by Andersen
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc.
Riverview Senior Living Community
Robert Schnarr
Rogy's Learning Place
Rotary Club of Morton
Sam Leman Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
Savory House
Schooner's of Morton
Sherwin Williams
Stephens Electric
Tazewell Floor Covering
TCRC
The Iona Group
The Pet Pantry
The Whisler Agency
Thomas Davies PC
Thomas A. Krieg, Attorney
Totally Kreative Video
Touch of Wellness Chiropractic
Trillium Staffing Solutions
Trophy Pro Shoppe
UnityPoint Health Morton
Walmart
Web Services Inc.
Wm. Aupperle & Sons
Yinlun USA Inc.
Yogi's Super Liquors
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Trick or Treat Main Street!
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A Spooktacular Event in Downtown Morton
Register Your Business Today
The Morton Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting a sp  ooktacular event aimed at bringing families to Downtown Morton to shop, eat and (of course) Trick or Treat! Our second annual Trick or Treat Main Street, sponsored by McDonald's of Morton, will be held on October 31st from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. The Best Decorated Business will receive a traveling trophy and a Chamber advertising package worth $300. The Best Costumed Employee will receive $50 in Chamber Checks.  The Chamber would encourage all downtown Chamber Member merchants to participate in this event by staying open until 6:00 pm that evening, handing out candy, and offering a special activity, menu, or sale at your business. Please let us know if you would like to participate so we can promote your business. |
One Last Note....
by Jennifer Daly, Executive Director, Morton Chamber of Commerce
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As many may know, I have accepted a position as the new CEO for the
EDC of Central Illinois. It is a wonderful opportunity to grow in my career while also continuing to support the substantial work being done by the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the Morton Economic Development Council. I will sure miss these incredible organizations and the people who have been so kind to me during my time here.
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Help Us Wish Her Well!
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Please join us for a special open house and celebration for Jennifer Daly, our  Executive Director and CEO, as we wish her well in her new position.
Tuesday, October 28th
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Morton Chamber of Commerce and EDC Offices
Refreshments and beverages will be served. We hope to see you there!
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A Helping Hand
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 We want to thank all of our Chamber Members and Friends who contributed to our Crowdrise Fund in support of the Joal Stanfield Family. We had 133 donations and collectively raised $12,376. Joal Stanfield's mother asked us to share her thanks with everyone who participated in the campaign. The funds will mean a great deal to Joal's wife in caring for their three young children. |
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 The Morton School District 709 would like to invite all citizens for an exciting opportunity to gather feedback and input about the future of their facilities. The active participation of the community is essential, and is the next step in planning for our children's future. You are invited to be a part of this very important discussion and planning process. The following four meetings will be the same - so please select one date that works for you.
October 22: 8:30 to 10:30 am - District Office October 28: 6:30 to 8:30 pm - District Office November 3: 6:30 to 8:30 pm - District Office November 6: 6:30 to 8:30 pm - MHS Cafeteria
No registration is required. Child Care will be provided. Bring a friend! |
Interested in Running?
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 Municipal elections for local offices will be held in the Spring of 2015. If you are interested in running for a local elected position, you will need to fill out the paperwork and get petition signatures in November and December of this year. The following seats will be open:
Village of Morton Board of Trustees - 3 seats will be open. Incumbents are Randy Belsley, Sam Heer, and Stephen Newhouse.
309-266-5361
Morton District 709 School Board - 3 seats will be open. Incumbents are John Applen, Michelle Bernier, and Tim Taylor.
309-263-2581
Morton Park District Board - 2 seats will be open. Incumbents are Tate Kaiser and Jerry Metz.
309-263-7429
Morton Public Library Board - 2 seats will be open. Incumbents are Allan Hart and Michelle Kuhl.309-263-220 If you are interested in running for one of these seats, please contact the offices of that board for more information and the petitions and paperwork required.
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Chamber Seeks Executive Director
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The Morton Chamber of Commerce is seeking an experienced Executive Director  to serve their business membership of 350 in Morton, a community of 16,000 located ten miles from downtown Peoria in Central Illinois.
The Executive Director reports to and works with an active Board of Directors to support local businesses and enhance the quality of life in Morton through programs and initiatives that focus on business promotion, education, and advocacy. The Morton Chamber of Commerce also organizes the Morton Pumpkin Festival, a regional festival that attracts over 70,000 to the community in mid-September each year.
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Put Your Membership to Work
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Date: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Place: Morton Chamber Office
Come and see what the Morton Chamber is all about at our Chamber 101 session. We will review member benefits, programs, and services. A light lunch and some great discussion are all on the menu! Register for this free session today.
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Women in Business Features Dr. Sara Rusch
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 Women in Business is a quarterly lunch series featuring women CEO's from throughout our region. Join us at Maxine's on Main in November to hear from featured speaker Dr. Sara Rusch, Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Dr. Sara Rusch guides staff, faculty and students in fulfilling the institution's mission: to lead collaboration to improve health. The first woman to hold this position, Rusch came to Peoria to do a residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and has held numerous positions within UICOMP over the years, including resident, chief resident, faculty member, department chair and program director. This experience, as well as her commitment to the school's mission, has put Dr. Rusch in a position to greatly enhance UICOMP's programs, services and visibility in the community. Join us for a memorable discussion with Dr. Rusch about her challenging road to success. Space is limited to 29, so register soon to secure your seat. |
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THIS MONTH'S BUSINESS BUZZ FEATURING
Churchill Wealth Management
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by Heather Swick, Volunteer Writer
Churchill Wealth Management has been providing wealth management and preservation guidance in Morton since 2001. The man who started the business, John Churchill, has a long history with the world of personal finance.
Churchill began his financial advisor career in a wirehouse program, and from there ran a bank brokerage division. After that, he set out on his own to create Churchill Wealth Management.
"I always wanted to work for myself," he said. "I enjoy working with people and the relationship-building side of that. We aim to build trust and confidence with people, which is so important in this industry."
Read more >
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Morton Community Foundation News
by Scott Witzig
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Once again, the 4th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser to raise operating funds for the Morton Community Foundation will be a celebration recognizing the strong character and work ethics of our founding fathers, many of whom were German immigrants.
Please join us on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014, 5:30 to 10:00 pm. The event is held at the beautiful Wildwood Farms, the home of Kris & Chuck Rinkenberger. Plan for a night of authentic German food, entertainment, and a live & silent auction. Tickets are $87.50 ea. Tables of 8 are available for $650 (save $50).
You may purchase tickets for the event in our office at 105 E. Jefferson Street, Morton IL 61550, 309.291.0434, or buy them online at: www.cfmorton.org.
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
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The Village of Morton is holding a disposal event for HOUSEHOLD hazardous waste only at the former Farm & Fleet parking lot on Detroit Avenue from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm on October 11th. Morton residents can dispose of items otherwise prohibited in landfills and which cannot legally enter sanitary or storm water sewage systems. These include normal household, lawn and garden chemicals, paint, batteries, electronics, and other items. There is no limit on the amount of material for disposal of acceptable items, but because the service is limited to Morton residents, identification will be required for disposal.
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Business Briefs
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Morton Community Bank is hosting its annual "Community Shred Day" on Saturday, October 4th from 9-11 am at the west end of the MCB Main Bank parking lot, 721 W. Jackson St., Morton. Acceptable items include: all paper items (personal, legal, medical, bank), junk mail, credit cards, folders, and magazines. (Paperclips, rubberbands, and/or staples are acceptable). This public service is FREE and in cooperation with AAA Certified Confidential Security Corporation. In return, donations of non-perishable food items for our local Morton food pantries will be appreciated. Businesses, please contact Laura Elam at MCB, 284-1205 for details and scheduling.
Congratulations to Pizza Ranch who recently opened a new building near Kroger's Grocery Store in the Morton Plaza. Stop by to see their brand new facility which includes several rooms ideal for business meetings.
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Ribbon Cutting at OQ International
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 Celebrating the opening of OQ International, 368 Erie Avenue, a service company headquartered here in Morton that provides calibration, inspection and quality-related training and consulting services!
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Ribbon Cutting at Farm & Fleet
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 Grand Opening of the new Blain's Farm & Fleet at 150 E. Courtland St. in Morton! President Jane Blain Gilbertson was here to cut the ribbon!
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