June ‘17

“What makes us great is that we can offer what major nationwide carriers do

without being a conglomerate, but rather local individuals working directly with you”

~Tara Peters

F E A T U R E D B U S I N E S S

Tired of slow data? Tired of no service? Now there’s a better choice! An authorized agent for Chariton Valley opened at 3557 Stardust in Hannibal April 24th.

Chariton Valley is a locally owned and operated exchange company providing state-of-the-art telecommunications services to businesses and residents in Northeast Missouri. Chariton Valley is leading the state and much of the nation with the offering of fiber optic network to its subscribers. With over 65 years of experience, Chariton Valley’s goal is to keep you in touch, logged on, entertained and communicating without complications at an affordable rate. “Keeping You Connected”… connected to each other and connected to the world around you.

“What makes us great is that we can offer what major nationwide carriers do without being a conglomerate, but rather local individuals working directly with you,” shared Tara Peters, Agent Account Executive with Chariton Valley. “I actually grew up with Chariton Valley’s service area, getting my first iPhone with them at 18,” recalled Peters.

The Chariton Valley Story…From their humble beginning as a Telephone Company, now in business for 65 years, Chariton Valley has evolved into more than just a telephone company, offering a

full array of telecommunications services - and their continued expansion into our part of Missouri.

Currently Chariton Valley offers an amazing Nationwide Network and outstanding plan options with great value. Find the latest cell phones and wireless devices in their lineup, all at competitive prices.

Additionally, Chariton Valley works with businesses in the area, providing solutions and tools to keep businesses connected to customers, partners, vendors and employees. Chariton Valley has a dedicated Business Consultant in the area, providing a large communications product portfolio that allows your company unified communications at the office as well

Chariton Valley

Chariton Valley I 3557 Stardust Dr. I Hannibal, MO 63401 I (573) 600-9000 I http://www.cvalley.net I Chariton Valley Hannibal

Meet Chariton Valley’s two area representatives: Daren Dowell, Business Consultant, and Tara Peters, Agent Account Executive.

HOWDY NEIGHBOR!

Chariton Valley I 3557 Stardust Dr. I Hannibal, MO 63401 I (573) 600-9000 http://www.cvalley.net I Chariton Valley Hannibal

as on the go. Daren Dowell would be happy to set up a meeting to discuss all your communication needs.

Chariton Valley towers cover over 6,000 square miles from Meadville to West Quincy, Missouri, and additional towers will be added this year. Ryan Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing elaborated, “We’ve invested $8½ million dollars in this market recently, and we plan on growing this area.”

Chariton Valley also offers prepaid wireless, a pay-as-you-go service that requires no contracts or credit checks. There is no activation fee on prepaid plans, and since there are no contracts there are no cancellation fees. Device protection for Android and Apple models is offered but optional. You get unlimited calling and text messaging. Devices that are Hearing Aid Compatible are available for the hearing impaired. And who doesn’t love wireless support…especially when it’s available 24/7 from a live body?! A new, even more competitive, pricing rollout makes moving to Chariton Valley even more appealing. By switching carriers, you could get up to $850 per line credit. Referring another individual can earn you and the customer you refer additional money.

Like to keep up with the latest devices? With Chariton Valley, the early upgrade program enables you to upgrade your phone, provided your phone is in good working condition.

Customers shopping at the newly opened Chariton Valley Authorized Agent location in Hannibal.

“We’ve invested $8½ million

dollars in this market recently, and we plan on

growing this area.” ~Ryan Johnson

Stop in and experience the difference.

Shop for your phones, iPads and accessories at Chariton Valley’s

Hannibal retail location. The store is open from

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. It pays to Switch to

Chariton Valley.

Chamber Briefs...The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 9, at HATS. President Charlene Jones-Liendo welcomed all including FBLA guests Austin Hebert and Cooper Hinkle. Liendo was looking forward to presenting the two $500 scholarships (one for a college-bound student and a second for an individual who will be attending a technical school) during Palmyra High School’s Award Night, May 23. FLAG DAY/HOWDY NEIGHBOR DAY Flag Day/Howdy Neighbor Day will be held Saturday, June 10. The Chamber welcomes additional entries. See the article on next page for more details. EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL PARK/INCENTIVE PACKAGE Rusty Adrian, President of the Palmyra Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was the guest speaker. What the group is doing to promote expansion of Palmyra’s Industrial Parks is particularly timely with many out-of-state businesses exploring relocation, often due to tax advantages. The local IDA has been in existence for about 40 years and oversees development in both the Charlie Brown Industrial Park on the north end of town adjacent to the American Legion Hall and the industrial park on the east side of Highway 61. IDA currently consists of a nine member board with vacancies being filled through the recommendation of the mayor.

Though both industrial parks are quite full, there is one 2.3 acre lot available in the Charlie Brown location. There is also one vacant building, the former site of Jet Bulk Oil, in this location and four industrial buildings available in the east end development. At the latter site, the structures for Architectural Woodworking, the old Crown Shoe Rack, Jack Sharkey Trucking and a lot on the east side of Miracle Supply are currently vacant and ready for development.

The Industrial Development Authority is currently working to update its website which can be found by clicking on “Industrial Development” under “Local Links” at www.showmepalmyra.com. They will be making changes to the available properties shown to currently reflect Palmyra’s status. An aerial map of the city, created with a drone, will be used to pinpoint these locations along with a link for each site to click on to give you more information about the site.

The second big project the group will approach is putting together an incentive package with incentives for businesses to relocate to Palmyra. Incentives outlined will include electric rates, Missouri regulations and tax advantages. Down the road is discussion on the possibility of making the Charlie Brown Industrial Park accessible from the highway.

NEXT CHAMBER MEETINGThe next monthly Chamber Meeting will be held at noon, Tuesday, June 13 at the Sesquicentennial Building. Doug Meyers, Director of Palmyra Parks & Recreation, will update members on what’s new and what’s coming to Flower City Park.

Flag Day /Howdy Neighbor DayThe 3rd Annual Howdy Neighbor Day will be held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Flag Day Parade, Saturday June 10. The parade will proceed down Main Street from Palmyra High School to the Courthouse beginning at 10 a.m. To be an entry in the parade, contact Nancy Goellner at 573-470-0861; forms to participate in the parade can be found at showmepalmyra.com and Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. Boy Scout Troop 100 Eagle Scouts Doug Bross and Heath Ehret and Troop 161 will be helping the American Legion with the flag raising and doing a flag folding ceremony at the Courthouse after the parade. Zion Lutheran Church Choir will accompany the presentations with patriotic songs.

Howdy Neighbor Day will feature a variety of local and area vendors featuring food, crafts, and flea market items around the courthouse on Lafayette. The Patriotic Pet Contest, so popular last year, returns. Prizes & ribbons will be given for the best creative Patriotic Decorating & Costume for vendor booths & pets. Howdy Neighbor Day vendors will be officially open at the conclusion of the parade, but set up from 9 – 2 p.m. Patriotic Presentations and the Pet Contest will also take place at the Marion County Court House following the Parade.

Forms to participate as a vendor can be found at showmepalmyra.com

and Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. For more information, or to

have a form mailed to you if you do not have Internet access, call

Jesse Knowles (217-430-5749, 573-769-2429) or

Jerri Johnston (573-769-2429).

Chamber Scholarship RecipientsCongratulations to Noah Brown and Abigail Olson, the recipients of this year’s two $500 Chamber Scholarships. Noah received the college-bound scholarship and will be pursuing a medical degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City through the six year BA/MD program. Abigail was awarded the Chamber’s first vocational-technical scholarship and plans to attend Crowder College to pursue an associate’s degree in veterinary technology.

Marion County Fair Ads Don’t miss your opportunity to advertise in the Marion County Fair Tabloid. The deadline is June 9. Ad information may also be downloaded from our website here!

The 2017 Marion County Fair will run July 29 through August 5. Your support of this important community event through the purchase of advertising space in the Fair Tabloid provides the financial base that makes the fair possible. The Heritage Seekers, the group that maintains the Gardner House Museum and is working to restore the Old 1858 Marion County Jail, is coordinating ad sales. A portion of the proceeds for ads sold will go to the Heritage Seekers and will be used for historic preservation of both sites.

Tu., June 13th: Sesqui Bldg. Get all the latest on what’s new and what’s coming

to Flower City Park from Doug Meyers, Director of Palmyra Parks & Recreation.

Tu., July 11: Northeast Power. The featured program will cover the proposed Mark Twain Transmission Project that Ameren Transmission Company of IIllinois (ATXI) is collaborating with Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative and Ameren Missouri

to use existing right of way for the majority of the new, approximately 100-mile, line.

UPCOMING MEETINGDATES & PROGRAMS

YOUR NEXT CHAMBER MEETING IS NOON

2017 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP:You too can be a member of the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. Businesses with only 1-3 employees can join for only $75. Not-For-Profit 501(c)3 Organizations and Non-Business Individual

Memberships are also $75, while Retired Individuals may join for $25. Membership runs January – December. An application and more

information are available on the Chamber website: HERE.

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May 30 Palmyra R-1 Summer School Begins

June 2Relay For Life of Marion County~4pm-Midnight, downtown Hannibal

June 6The Spoon Man~10 am, Palmyra Middle School Gym

June 10Howdy Neighbor Day/Flag DayParade~10 am, Main Street & on the Courthouse Lawn

June 18Father’s Day

June 19Quarter Auction~Maple Lawn Nursing Home

July 3Independence Day Fireworks Sponsored by the Palmyra Chamber~9:30 pm, Flower City Park

July 29 – August 5Marion County Fair & Fesitval~Marion County Fairgrounds

October 16Taste of Palmyra~5-9 pm, Main Street Palmyra