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The members have spoken and the results are in!   Congratulations to our newly elected Officers and Directors for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors: Greg Holcomb,Country Financial Insurance
 Jason Miller, National BankJessica Chappelear, Fusion Fitness & Aquatics Kyle Herschelman, The Journal-NewsChris Sherer, Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.The above new directors sit with current directors:President - Mary Brown, Browns InsuranceVice - Lori McDonald, Lincoln Land Community CollegeTreasurer - Justin Holderread, National BankExecutive Director - Lesley PollardJordan Ruppert, CNB Bank & TrustRosa Mollett, Legal ShieldTerri Miller, Miller EnterprisesClick here to view  the qualifications and expectations of the Chamber Board of Directors.  The new board will be having their first full meeting with a new board retreat on Thursday, April 9th to discuss current Chamber policies as well as new and exciting events and programs.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU  as to what you would like to see from the Chamber.  What types of programs and speakers are of interest to you? What sort of fundraiser or social event would you like to see us develop?  Is there something we could be doing better? Let us know so that we can discuss it at the board retreat.  CLICK HERE  to submit your comments and ideas.  | 
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The Hillsboro 2000 & Beyond committee is excited to announce the lineup for the 6th Annual Summer Concert Series sponsored by Roger Jennings, Consolidated Communications and Patton Mining. The series is held in Sherwood Forest Campgrounds on the bluegrass stage located at 920 City Lake Road in Hillsboro June through August. The lineup has been secured and the committee is bringing top-notch regional talent to the area. This summer's series is expected to be the biggest yet as the talent has played to sell out crowds in major cities and music festivals....   CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TALENT RELEASE
  
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONDEADLINE APRIL 1, 2015
 
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DID YOU KNOW? Social Media is not a fad.  The ROI of Social Media is that your business will STILL exist in 5 years!   If you are not using social media for your business the time is now.  Watch the below short clip and decide for yourself.  |  |  | The Social Media Revolution 2015 | 
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MEMBER RENEWALS 
 
  Thank you to our members that have recently renewed their membership.  Your support of the Chamber is very much appreciated:
 
 
 | Brown's Insurance  |  | Fusion   Fitness & Aquatics |  | Hixson Lumber Sales of IL |  | Mary Kay Cosmetics |  | McKay NAPA Auto Parts |  | Sims Awesome Moving Co |  | Spears Title Co. |  | Style Studio |  | Elam's Towing, Inc. |  | Hillsboro Rotary Club | 
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 MEMBER NEWS!  
What's making news with your fellow members?  Click below links for more information! 
Montgomery County Cancer Association:
 
 June 20th - Annual 11th birthday celebration at the KC hall in TS.  Celebrating and recognizing cancer survivors. Dinner reservations required by calling Shelley Hallman at 217 412 8598.  Cancer survivors can call Joyce lipe at 825 3723. Guest speaker will be Roy Herte.
     Hillsboro Health & Rehab Center Exciting announcement:   Hillsboro has hired a new BOM, Jennifer Woods, Happy to have her on Board.
 We have positions available for CNA's and Nurses.
 
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation JOB OPENING!  The MCEDC is please to announce that we have entered into an agreement with University of Illinois Extension - Unit 18 to provide coordinating and staffing support. We are excited to once again be working with Extension. We feel that this will position us to improve our the level of service and help continue our mission, while helping to meet vital staffing needs.  Please visit this link  to see more information about the Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator job opening  Giffin, Winning Attorney Chris Sherer Acknowledged Among Top Emerging Lawyers        National Bank's Banking on Cure Team Announce Upcoming Events   | 
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 March 19                Imagine Hillsboro Mapping your Community  6:00 PM             Hillsboro Area Hospital Cloud Room
 March 26        Hillsboro Candidate Forum
 6:45 PM            Hillsboro Moose Lodge
 
 April 1             Chamber Scholarship Applications DUE
 
 April 9             Chamber Board of Directors Retreat
 3:00 PM           Forsee's Winery
 
 April 18th       Community Blood Drive for Faith Hartzell
 9:00AM -          LLCC
 2:00 PM
 
 May 1               Chamber Pork Patty Sale
 11am-1pm        CNB / MCR Parking Lot
 
 June 5              Hillsboro Summer Concert Series presents CLOCKWORK 7PM-10PM        Sherwood Forest Campgrounds |