December 17, 2019

Chamber Connection

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Upcoming Events Morningside of Pekin Jingle Mingle - Dec.18th SCORE: Growth Hacks - Quick Wins and Great Tools for your Business to Gain Traction - Dec. 19 Pekin Township Christmas Dinner - Dec. 19 Miller Center Melodies - Dec. 20 Miller Center Noon Year's Eve Celebration - Dec. 31 Ribbon Cutting for YWCA's Little Free Library - Jan. 7 Business After Hours - Jan. 9 *The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce office will be closed December 24th & 25th as well as December 31 & January 1 to celebrate the Holidays*

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Updates

Welcome To Our Newest Member Anne Schutt, Northwestern Mutual 410 Fayette St. Peoria, IL 61602 309-216-4887 Website Anne Schutt , Financial Advisor Anne is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual and believes that a comprehensive financial plan allows you to spend your life living. Planning isn’t just about wealth accumulation, but it is also about asset protection using the right insurance products as well as using smart tax strategies to ensure you have options for accessing your funds in retirement that will most benefit you. Whether just starting your career and family or celebrating your retirement nearing, Anne and her team can help make sure you have a comprehensive plan in place based on your individual goals. Call today for a complimentary planning session!

Welcome To Our Newest Member The McMahon Group 80 Washington St. Washington, IL 61571 309-240-6401 Website Colleen Ingraham , Owner The McMahon Group is a strong advocate for the patient, the employer and the physician. They are on a mission to educate and empower the consumer on how they can afford to stay healthy.

Fleming Announces Retirement Please jo in extending best wishes to Bill Fleming, Executive Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, who has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2020. Executive Director Search

R. David Tebben Leadership Academy The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 22nd annual R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy sponsored by UnityPoint Health... Read More Here

Ronald McDonald House Opens Families, donors, supporters and friends all gathered at the Peoria Ronald McDonald House to unveil a multi-year labor of love in an all-day celebration ... Read More Here

Ribbon Cutting at North Parkway Assembly of God Pekin's newest Celebrate Recovery opened their doors to serve our community on August 15th at North Parkway Assembly of God, located at 1209 North Parkway Drive... Read More Here

Puttin On Pekin Recap The December Puttin' On Pekin breakfast was held at the Avanti's Dome and attended by 80 chamber members and guests. Read More Here

Membership Updates

Savant Capital Management CEO Named to Barron’s Advisor Hall of Fame Savant Capital Management , a nationally-recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, with an additional location in Peoria... Read More Here

Pekin Park District Board of Commissioner Vacancy Pekin Park District is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners resulting from the resignation of Board Member Scott Price. This is normally an elected volunteer position. The term will be from date of appointment (1-30-20) to the next general election to be held April 2021. Candidate qualifications, instructions and application are available starting December 13, 2019 at the District’s Robert N. Blackwell Administration Building at 1701 Court Street, Pekin during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday and on-line at www.pekinparkdistrict.org. Completed applications must be received by the District’s Board Secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020.

Mattress Liquidators Expands Into Former Bergner's Space Cullinan Properties, Ltd. is pleased to announce the expansion of Mattress Liquidators in East Court Village Shopping Center... Read More Here

Chamber Ambassadors

Donna Aaron, Heartland Health Services John Abel, Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes Debbie Fornoff, Debbie Fornoff Interior Design & Draperies Carly Lou, Pekin Insurance Rev. Jim McClarey, First United Methodist Church Joan Million, Associated Bank Dan Pfeifer, State Farm Julie Regan, UnityPoint Health - Pekin Becky Saban, BodyWealth Massage Paul Scherer, Pekin Community Bank Angie Sepich, CEFCU Noele Tatlock, Unland Companies Teresa Ann Tucker, Individual Member

Membership Renewals

Thanks to the following employers and organizations who recently renewed their annual investment in the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. Build Plus MVP Members River City Construction Engage MVP Members BodyWealth Massage Dan Pfeifer - State Farm Agent Jimbo's Jumbo Vonderheide Floor Coverings Grow MVP Members Getz Equipment Innovators Kuhfuss & Proehl, P.C. Moehle, Swearingen & Lobacz, Ltd. Professional Towing & Recovery Operators Rocket Wood Products Stoller Family Dentistry Individual Members Ratliff, Gregg