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Chamber September newsletterTRANSCRIPT
VOLUME 2011, ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2011
The mission of theGalesburg Area
Chamber of Commerceis to serve its members
by enhancing the business climate and
promoting and stimulating the orderly
economic growth withinthe Galesburg area.
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For reservations, please call the Chamber at 343-1194 or send via email to [email protected] or fax us at 343-1195
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For reservations, please call the Chamber at 343-1194 or send via email to [email protected] or fax us at 343-1195
Come and enjoy beer, wine, and appetizers.
Remember your business card for door prizes.
WWednesday September 28ednesday September 285:30-7 P.M.
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Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Sponsored by:
800 N. Market Street, Knoxville
Business After HoursBusiness After Hours
Thursday September 85:00 - 7:00 pm5:00 - 7:00 pm
Come and enjoy Innkeepers teas and great food
Remember your business card for door prizes.
Sponsored by:
Meet Knox College’s NEW President Dr. Teresa Amott.
Help launch Galesburg and Knox College’s 175th Anniversary Year.Stearman Fly-In -
September 5-11
Aaron Tippin ConcertSeptember 6
Kehoe Eye Care Trunk Show
September 13
Galesburg Tea PartyRally
September 15
Business After HoursKnox College
September 28
Constant TrainingSeminars
October 12 -13
Wicked MargaritavilleOctober 22
Galesburg Civic ArtCenter
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September 2 First Fridays onSeminary Street - 5:00 - 8:00 PMFirst Fridays on Historic SeminaryStreet!!! Come join us for a festivestreet event with food and drink,free live music, featured artists andother activities...it's fun for all ages.Bring your family and friends andmeet at First Fridays on SeminaryStreet for a good time. SouthSeminary Street off of E. MainStreet, Galesburg Seminary StreetOffice 309-342-1000 [email protected] www.seminarys-treet.com
September 2 Art Exhibition -September 2 - October 1 =Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:30PM, Saturday 10:30 am - 3:00 PMAn exhibition of ceramic sculptureby David Zahn of Moline, IL andPaintings by Tom Gross of Peoria,IL. Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114E. Main Street, Galesburg HeatherNorman 309-342-7415 [email protected] www.galesburgarts.org
September 5, LABOR DAY PARADE.10:00 A.M. Main Street,Downtown Galesburg. 120thGalesburg Labor Day Parade fea-tures area dignitaries, floats,marching bands, antique cars.Ceremony follows at the KnoxCounty Courthouse.
September 5 National Stearman Fly-In - Daily September 5 - 11National Stearman Fly-In 40thAnniversary!!! The goal foramount of bi-planes for the 49thanniversary is 200 in 2011!! Thisannual event hosts the largest gathering of Stearman bi-planes in
the world and includes fun flying,exhibits, seminars and fly-outs to vari-ous locations. The event also includesnumerous contests including, flourbombing, precision aerobatics, forma-tion flying and short field take off andspot landing. Entry to the event isFREE and open to the public. Tramrides on the flight line available Monday- Saturday from 9 - 5 daily $1. Ohiopilot Robert Preston will offer rides inhis 1943 Stearman from SundaySeptember 4 through Saturday,September 10th, weather permitting.Flights will begin daily at 9:00 am withthe last ride of the day at 6:30 PM.Ride times will fill up quickly so pleasemake reservations ahead of time at330-354-2283 or [email protected] What a great opportunity fora person to experience the thrill of aStearman Bi-Plane ride, great gift ideafor a loved one. Galesburg MunicipalAirport, W. Main Street, GalesburgStearman Headquarters [email protected]
www.stearmanflyin.com September 6 AARON TIPPIN: LIVE IN
CONCERT. 8:00 P.M. OrpheumTheatre. Country music star andStearman owner/pilot Aaron Tippin in aspecial performance for the 40thanniversary of the National StearmanFly-In. Tickets: $30 - $50, available atthe Orpheum Box Office, 342-2299.Also, $25 optional meet and greet withAaron Tippin at the KensingtonBallroom from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Moreinfo: www.stearmanflyin.com/events.
September 7 Cafe In The Park - 11:00 am- 1:00 PM Cafe In The Park!!! GREATFOOD!!! GREAT MUSIC!!! GREATATMOSPHERE!!! Come enjoy lunch,entertainment, Spin to Win cash game.Meet your friends, make new friendsand have a wonderful time. Last Cafe of2011, be sure to bring your friends andenjoy!!! Restaurant - Q's Cafe!!Entertainment - Knox Jazz Combo!!!Sponsored by - Knox College!! ParkPlaza, E. Main Street, DowntownGalesburg Bill Morris [email protected] www.gales-burgbusinessassocaition.com
September 10 COMEDIANS DREWHASTINGS AND TIM BEDORE. 7:30P.M. Orpheum Theatre. Bob & TomRadio Show Comedy Stars live onstage for a night of comedy and powerpoint presentations. Tickets available atthe Orpheum Box Office, 342-2299 [email protected].
September 10 Art-In-The-Park - 10:00 am- 5:00 PM Art-In-The-Park Art Fair!!Take a leisurely stroll through downtownGalesburg Standish Park Arboretumand view creations of regional artistsworking in a variety of media. In addi-tion to over 50 artists booths, attendeeswill enjoy an assortment of food, familyactivities and musical entertainment.Standish Park Arboretum, one blockSouth of Public Square, GalesburgHeather Norman [email protected] www.galesbur-garts.org
September 11 Cardboard Boat Regatta -Rubber Duck Race - 1:00 PM TheGreat Cardboard Boat Regatta!!!Annual regatta, held at Lake StoreyRecreational Area, features competitionamong a wide variety of cardboardboats created to be attractive andunique as well as "seaworthy." Fun andentertainment for the entire family!!Call the recreation department for freecardboard. Rubber Duck Race!! TheGalesburg Public School Foundation'sAnnual Duck Race has become an "endof summer rite" as hundreds of adults &children gather at Lake Storey eachSeptember to watch the cardboard boatregatta and then cheer on their winningduck. The Duck Race usually starts
around 3:00 PM Rain or Shine - we areracing!!! Parking is free, souvenirs &food will be available. For more infor-mation on the duck race call 309-342-9229. http://www.gburgpsf.org/ LakeStorey Beach, N. Lake Storey Road,Galesburg Roger Sensabaugh 309-345-3683 [email protected]
September 15 Black Earth Film Festival -Various Black Earth Film Festival!!!The Black Earth Film Festival will fea-ture films made by independent film-makers. The Festival is held inGalesburg each year at a variety of dif-ferent venues. Various venues HeatherNorman 309-342-7415 [email protected] www.galesburgarts.orgSeptember 17th, 2011 SpaghettiSupper - 4:00 - 7:00 PM LaGrace Hallof Hope Spaghetti Dinner!!! Spaghettiwith a hearty meat sauce, bread, salad,dessert and drinks will be served. Thesuggested donation is $6 for adults and$3 for children 10 and under. All pro-ceeds will benefit LaGrace Hall ofHope, a homeless shelter fro womenand children in Galesburg. There willbe a silent auction during the supper.Items will be listed onfacebook.com/lagracehallofhope. FaithBaptist Church, 1247 S. FarnhamStreet, Galesburg Sandra - 309-368-3416 Barb - [email protected]
September 24 Train & Memorabilia Show- 9:00 am - 3:00 PM Train andMemorabilia Show!!! The GalesburgRailroad Museum in conjunction withAMTRAK 40th Anniversary present atrain & memorabilia show. Includesmodel trains (new & used), books,lanterns, china, pictures, post cards,time tables, silverware, glassware,Railroad art and much more. Tables forvendors still available. 248 S. SimmonsStreet, Galesburg Harold Ziehr 309-375-6866 [email protected]@mchsi.net
September 24 End of Summer GrassVolleyball Tournament - 9:00 am UnitedWay of Knox County's End of SummerGrass Volleyball Tournament!!! Eachplayer registered will receive a t-shirt forthe tournament, there will be payoutsfor 1st, 2nd, and third for each division.Payout will be based on number ofentries for each division. There will bepool play into a double elimination tour-nament. Pre-registration due by 09/19with last chance registration by 8:00 amthe morning of the tourney. There willbe a food vendor available at park.Lake Storey Park, N. Lake Storey Road,just off Route 150, Galesburg KraigBoynton [email protected]
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Chamber EvChamber Events:ents:
SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ART IN THE PARK TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10TH
FUTURE CHAMBER
ACTIVITIES AND SPONSORS
2011 Galesburg on the Go
MONTH/DATE BUSINESS
October 19 United Way
December 21 available
January 18, 2012 available
February 15, 2012 available
2011 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
MONTH/DATE BUSINESS
October 6 Hawthorne Inn
November available
December available
January 2012 available
February 2012 available
The 25th Annual Art-In-the-Park willbe held in Standish Park Arboretum,downtown Galesburg, on Saturday,September 10th, from 9:00 A.M. to4:00 P.M. The juried fair of fine artsand selected fine crafts is sponsoredby Blick Art Materials and KFM105.3. All media will be displayedand sold by the artists.
The event is free and open to thepublic. A variety of family activitiesare featured, plus a noon perform-ance by the Midwest Dance Group.
An Emerging Artists tent will display
works by local junior high, senior
high and college students.
An extensive offering of food from
local vendors, plus musical perform-
ances by Bits and Pieces and the
Knox Jazz Combo, will all add to the
festive event.
Additional information is available at
the Galesburg Civic Art Center or by
calling 342-7415
EEO-1 REPORT DEADLINE APPROACHING
The deadline for filing an EmployerInformation Report EEO-1 with theU.S Equal Employment OpportunityCommission's Joint ReportingCommittee is fast approaching. TheEEO-1 report must be filed bySeptember 30, 2011.
Under EEOC regulations prescribingthe EEO-1 reporting requirement,employers in the private sector with100 or more employees, and somefederal contractors with 50 or moreemployees, must submit EEO-1reports annually. The individualreports are confidential.
EEO-1 data is used by the EEOC in avariety of ways and the data is sharedwith Fair Employment Practice agen-cies, the Office of Federal ContractCompliance Programs, the
Department of Labor, and several
other federal agencies.
The EEOC prefers that EEO-1 reports
be completed using the agency's web-
based filing system. Online filing
requires an employer to log into the
company's database with a Login ID
and Password. The Commission says
that all companies should have
received EEO-1 filing materials no
later than mid-August 2011.
For more information about the report,
visit www.eeoc.gov/employers/report-
ing.cfm. For assistance with Login
IDs and/or Passwords, contact the
EEOC at
continued - September 24 Amtrak 40th
Anniversary Train Display - Saturday 10:00
am - 4:00 PM/Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 PM
Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train Display!!! A
special 40th Anniversary train is traveling to
different cities as a display and will be located
just South of the Amtrak Depot for two days.
Enjoy touring the train, there will be informa-
tional vendors, a children's area, this is a
FREE exhibit. The Galesburg Railroad
Museum will be hosting a Train &
Memorabilia Show on Saturday the 24th at
248 S. Simmons Street. More activities are
being planned, check back to this site for
updates. Amtrak Depot, S. Seminary Street,
Galesburg Jeralyn Wood 309-343-2485
www.amtrak40th.com/exhibit-train
September 24 Amtrak 40th Anniversary
Celebration - TBA Amtrak 40th Anniversary
Celebration Train!!! In celebration of 40 years
of service Amtrak is bringing a special
Anniversary train to Galesburg. The train will
be available to tour and will be parked just
South of the Amtrak Depot. The train is full
with displays of photos, uniforms, china &
memorabilia from America's railroads while
also offering a glimpse at the future. Bring
the whole family to see this great exhibit plus
children's activities, informational vendors and
much more.Amtrak Depot, 225 S. Seminary
Street, 1 block South of E. Main Street,
Galesburg Jeralyn Wood 309-343-2485
www.amtrak40th.com/exhibit-train
Twitter provides some cost and timeeffective solutions for both establishedand emerging businesses.
If you are an owner or employee of asmall business, you are probably workinglonger hours than ever before. Althoughyour time for social networking is limited,there are efficient ways to utilize Twitter.Twitter has the capability of deliveringimmediate updates about regulations andopportunities that affect your business.
If you have not yet had an opportunity tovisit the Illinois WorkNet Twitter site athttp://twitter.com/#!/ILworknet. You will beable to quickly scan the list of currenttweets containing timely information tohelp you start or run a business. The
page also contains a link allowingyou to quickly register to receiveupdates from Illinois workNet.
Below are Twitter sites of interest to Illinois Key Sector businesses:
Small Business Administration: http://twit-ter.com/#!/sbagov/
Grocery Manufacturer:http://twitter.com/#!/GroceryMakers
The Manufacturer:
http://twitter.com/#!/TheManufacturer
IL AG Leadership:
http://twitter.com/#!/ILAgLeadership
Health Care:
http://philbaumann.com/2009/01/16/140-
health-care-uses-for-twitter/
Illinois Department of Transportation:
http://twitter.com/#!/IDOT_Illinois
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In collaboration with the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, we are
pleased to offer four employee workshops for Chamber Members. The half-
day sessions will be presented by Joe Constance of Constant Training. Joe
has led numerous workshops for our Chamber and is consistently rated "excel-
lent" by our participants. We are proud to have him return to present the fol-
lowing topics:
Wednesday, October 12th
"ACHIEVING CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE" 8:00 - 11:30
A.M.
"DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND CONFLICT" 1:00 -
4:30 P.M.
Sessions held at the Midwest Bank of Western Illinois -
Monmouth Community Room
Thursday, October 13th
"BUILDING POSITIVE ATTITUDES IN THE WORKPLACE" 8:00 -
11:30 A.M.
"COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY" 1:00 to 4:30 P.M.
Sessions held at the Kensington Garden Room
Please see the flyer attached to this newsletter for information on each topic
and registration.
GREDA to Host Public Forum
GREDA (Galesburg Regional EconomicDevelopment Association) will be hosting apublic forum Wednesday, September 21st atthe Galesburg Public Library. The forum willbegin at 4:00 p.m.
The event will feature the debut of the newand improved GREDA website. Aspokesperson from Silver Oaks, the compa-ny responsible not only for the new website,but also for GREDA’s new logo, will previewthe website and all of its useful features.
The 2011 Community Profile prepared byGREDA will also be previewed. This is auseful tool for our region.
Lastly, Gary Tomlin will be speak passion-ately about Specialty Crops and the positiveeffect local growing can have on our econo-my.
All are welcome to attend the public forum.Please mark September 21st on your calen-dar! For more information, please callGREDA at 343-1194.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL NATIONAL STEARMAN FLY-IN
• Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 7-11 a.m.: Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast, Kewanee Mu-nicipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Food charge. 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 10 a.m.: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 6 p.m. Welcome Picnic at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by AmericInn of Monmouth. Food catered by The Rib Shack, Galesburg. Free for Fly-In participants. • Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Topic to be arranged. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. Noon: Briefing at Jet Air hangar for short-field takeoff, spot-landing and flour-bombing contests. 12:30 p.m.: Short-field takeoff, spot-landing and flour-bombing contests. Sponsored by Kleine Equipment. 4:00 p.m.: Briefing at Jet Air hangar for participants in Wednesday’s Galesburg Public Schools Outreach Program Evening: Dinner on your own. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Meet & Greet with concert artist Aaron Tippin at The Ken-sington, 311 E. Simmons St. (next to Orpheum Theatre), Downtown Gales-burg. Admission fee—$25.00. Fee includes hors d’oeurves. Cash Bar. 8 p.m.: Aaron Tippin Concert at Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Downtown Galesburg. Admission fee $30-$50.00. Concert sponsored by Kleine Equipment, FM95 — “THE Country Station”, and RFMS/Seminary Manor/The Kensington. • Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 8:30-11:00 a.m.: Hello , Stearman! School children met pilots for an introduction to Stearman aircraft. 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Stearman Pre-Purchase Inspections and Considera-tions. Conducted by Brian Aukes, Ankeny, IA. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 11 a.m.: Fly-out to Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL, for lunch. Lunch menu: ribeye steak sandwich, potato salad, pasta salad, iced tea, lemonade, dessert. Cost $7.00. 10 a.m.: Stearman Aerobatic Contest. Monmouth Municipal Airport. Mon-mouth, IL. Sponsored by Kleine Equipment. 3:30 p.m.: Seminar: General Dope and Fabric Work, Rib Stitching. Con-ducted by Molly McNamara-Dean, Superflite, Granite City IL. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 4 p.m.: Knox College flyover as part of the traditional “Pump Handle” opening ceremony for the college’s 175th academic year. 5 p.m.: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade flyover. Evening: Dinner at Cerar’s Barnstormer Restaurant, Monmouth, IL. Or-der from menu. Ground transportation available; contact Stearman Fly-In office. • Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Radial Engines conducted by Blaine Abbott, Coving-ton Aircraft, Okmulgee, OK. Question-and-answer session following presen-tation. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. Mid-Morning: Fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL, for lunch. Menu: Choice of seafood gumbo or chicken and sausage gumbo, corn on the cob, French bread. Cost $8.00. 2 p.m.: Master’s Aerobatic Contest. Monmouth Municipal Airport. Sponsored by Kleine Equipment, Galesburg IL.
• Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 Continued 3:30 p.m. Seminar: Topic to be arranged. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pizza party sponsored by Dusters & Sprayers Supply, Chickasha, OK, at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Free for Fly-In Participants. 7:30 p.m.: Experimental Aircraft Association president Rod Hightower brings EAA’s “Grassroots Pilot Tour” to the 40th National Stearman Fly-In. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. • Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting, Jet Air han-gar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. SRA President Ken McCullough, Upland, CA, presiding. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out. 3:30 p.m. Seminar: Topic to be arranged. 5 p.m.: Briefing for Parade of Flight, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 5:30 p.m.: Parade of Flight, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by F&M Bank, Galesburg, IL. 6 p.m.: Starring the Stearman! Featuring performances by John Mohr, Walt Pierce, Cub Stewart, Darrel Massman in America’s iconic airshow plane – the Stearman. Free for everyone. Sponsored by G&M Distributors, RFMS/Seminary Manor/The Kensington, and Galesburg Cottage Hospital. 6:30 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Dinner at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu: Smoked brisket, sauces, bunds, baked beans, au gratin potatoes. Food catered by Club 41—Tickets $10.00. Beverages additional charge 8:30 p.m.: Program: “Fly Navy” by Capt. Charles S. Downey, USNR (Ret.). The year 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. Naval Aviation. Downey, the youngest Naval aviator in World War II, fought off carriers in the Pacific Theatre. • Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 6:38 a.m.: Dawn Patrol flights launch for Southeast Iowa Regional Air-port (KBRL), Burlington, IA. 7-10 a.m.: Dawn Patrol Flight Breakfast, spon-sored by southeast Iowa Aviation Promotion Organization. Menu: Egg casse-role, biscuits and gravy, pastry, coffee of juice. Light breakfast $4, full break-fast $6. Catered by HyVee. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Art in the Park, Standish Park Arboretum, downtown Galesburg. Juried fine art and craft fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers, jewelers. Check pilot packet for more information. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Fun for Kids. Activities, contests, prizes. Galesburg Mu-nicipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 11:30 p.m.: Briefing for four-ship Formation Flying Contest at Jet Air han-gar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Noon: Four-Ship Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by Kleine Equipment. 2 p.m.: Parade of Flight, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by F&M Bank, Galesburg, IL. 2:30 p.m.: Starring the Stearman! Featuring performances by John Mohr, Walt Pierce, Cub Stewart, Darrel Massman in America’s iconic airshow plane – the Stearman. Free for everyone. Sponsored by G&M Distributors, RFMS/Seminary Manor/The Kensington, and Galesburg Cottage Hospital. 7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet and Awards Presenta-tions at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Serving until 8 p.m. Food catered by Club 41—Tickets $20.00 beverages additional charge. Awards sponsored by Kleine Equipment. • Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club at Jet Air hangar. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and beverages. Adults $6, children $3. Open to the public.
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Galesburg Tea Party 1st Anniversary Rally Thursday, Sept 15, 2011
6:00p.m. Lake Storey Pavilions 1,2 & 3
Visit our Website www.galesburgteaparty.org
“We the People” - What We Stand For! Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government & Free Enterprise
2011 Master of Ceremonies Judge Harry Bulkeley & Rick Welty
2011 Guest Speakers
John Block, Former Secretary of Agriculture
Darin LaHood, Illinois State Senator
Dick Johnston, Professor Monmouth College
Joe Mangieri, Mangieri Electric
Enjoy patriotic music, singing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Bring your own lawn chairs, refreshments & umbrellas!
Business After Hours
Knox College September 28 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Meet Knox’s 19th President, Dr. Teresa Amott. Help launch Galesburg & Knox’s 175th anniversary year.
Reservations by September 26 (309) 343-1194 or [email protected]
The Monmouth and Galesburg Chambers of Commerce Presents . . . . .
Achieving Customer Service Excellence Join us on October 12 for a half day training as Joe Constance
of Constant Training leads us in this exci ng workshop. Points of Interest Include:
• The TOP TEN service mistakes customers hate • The TOP TEN service details that customers will rave about • The MAGIC WORDS they love, as well as those they despise • The secrets of WORLD CLASS COMPANIES • SEVEN CRTICAL ELEMENTS to achieving excellence • Handling problems and complaints‐how to be a FANTASTIC FIXER • TEN KEYS to effec ve communica ons • How to iden fy, meet and then EXCEED customer expecta ons • Four keys from the WORLD FAMOUS “FISH VIDEO”
Session will be held at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois Community Room (2nd Floor) On October 12 from 8:00 to
11:30 a.m.
Dealing with Difficult People & Conflict Join us on October 12 for a half day training as Joe Constance
on Constant Training leads us in this exci ng workshop. Points of Interest Include:
• How to iden fy the different personality types you are faced with
• How to deal with them more effec vely under all condi ons • Techniques to help you COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY • A six‐step process for keeping your S.A.N.I.T.Y. • A PERSONAL ACTION PLAN for your future success • How to get be er results when you have CONFLICT in your life • What conflict is and how it can benefit us • Successful methods for resolving it quicker and be er Session will be held at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois
Community Room (2nd Floor) On October 12 From 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Chamber Members: $69.00 per workshop for each employee Non‐members: $99.00 per workshop for each employee SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Enroll an employee in more than one workshop and receive a special price of $60 per work‐
shop for that employee.
Call one of the offices for more details! Monmouth 309‐734‐3181 or
Galesburg 309‐343‐1194
Benefit from the seminars and network with members of a neighboring chamber.
Building Posi ve A tudes in the Workplace Join us on October 13 for a half day training as Joe Constance
of Constant Training leads us in this exci ng workshop. Points of Interest Include:
• Control your own a tude UNDER ALL SITUATIONS • Have a POSTITIVE IMPACT on others • Have MORE FUN at work and be more produc ve at the same
me • Recognize the TEMPORARY phases we all go thru and what to do • To give more PRAISE & RECOGNITION to everyone in your life • Use effec ve tools to MAINTAIN OR ACHIEVE a posi ve a tude • Develop a PERSONAL ACTION PLAN to make needed changes
Session will be held at Kensington Garden Room On October 13 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Communica ng Effec vely Join us on October 13 for a half day training as Joe Constance
of Constant Training leads us in this exci ng workshop. Points of Interest Include:
• How important all aspects of communica on really are • TEN different ways we communicate • The CHALLENGES & BARRIERS to effec ve communica on • THREE STYLES of communica on & when to use each • If you are a good listener right now, and how to improve • How to really LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND even what isn’t said • Preferred methods of communica ons in different situa ons • How to control GOSSIP, RUMORS & BACKSTABBING • Keys to ASKING EFFECTIVE QUESTIONS and ge ng answers
Session will be held at Kensington Garden Room On October 13 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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Monm
outh Area Chamber of Com
merce
Galesburg Area Cham
ber of Commerce
90 Public Square
PO Box 749
Monm
outh, IL 61462 Galesburg, IL 61402‐0749
309‐734‐3181
309‐3463‐1194
Fax: 309‐734‐6595 Fax: 309‐343‐1195
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Join us for the Galesburg Civic Art Center’s
fundraiser
Saturday, October 22
7:00pm — midnightTables reserved by September 20
will receive a pail of LandShark lager
This wickedly fun-filled evening will be heldat the former Protexall building,
77 South Henderson.
• Live music by the Boat Drunks• Burgers, tropical food & cash bar
• Live auctions with fabulous prizes
Sponsored by:
Reserve your space by September 20 and receive a pail of LandShark lager!$150 table of 4; $300 table of 8; $40 individualBusiness/Name __________________________________________________________
Contact person____________________________________ Phone _________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
City___________________________ State______________ Zip Code ____________
#___ table(s) for four @ $150 per table* #___ table(s) for eight @ $300 per table*
Individual tickets will go on sale closer to the event for $40 each.
Your purchase of Wicked Margaritavilletickets and live auction items help fund a major portion of our programming at the Galesburg Civic Art Center. We appreciate your support.
Please send your check to:Galesburg Civic Art Center114 E. Main StreetGalesburg, IL 61401
First Mid-Illinois Bank and TrustF&M Bank
Simpson Law OfficeAlcorn & Karlin LLC
Dr. Arnold Minor
Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/galesburgarts
For more information or to schedule your event,
call309-342-7415
The Galesburg Civic Art Center gallery is now hosting meetings and events.
Surround your next gathering in the arts!
Facility Rental Fee
2 Hour Luncheon Rental (Mondays only)$75 member, $100 non-member
4 Hour After Hours Rental$200 member or non-profit organization,
$250 non-member($30 per hour after 4 hours)
Galesburg Civic Art Center114 E. Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 342-7415 Email: [email protected]: www.galesburgarts.org
Let us host your next event!
Innovation Certification Program offered to West Central Illinois Businesses
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The EBI Network is a newly establishedregional collaboration in West CentralIllinois for Entrepreneurs, Business, andIndustry. To help the region’s businessescreate an innovation environment in theirorganizations the EBI Network is hostingan Innovation Certification Program inconjunction with the University of Illinois ’Business Innovation Services. Thisintense, three day program can helpcompanies build a strategy and a culturethat will drive consistent growth and prof-itability.
Gary Camarano, the EBI Network’sGlobal Strategy Director observes that,“Innovation can be the key to success ina turbulent economy. Innovation createsopportunities for growth and expansion,and remains key to our region’s future.”Mr. Camarano went on to say that “thereis nothing quite like the returns that asuccessful new product or service canbring straight to the bottom line of anorganization. It is especially important intimes like these, when there may bemore pressure to hunker down than toreach out. The challenge is how to tapthe potential of innovation in ways thatyield reliable, predictable, and substantial
returns year in and year out.”
To help businesses meet this challengethe EBI Network is collaborating with theUniversity of Illinois, Carl SandburgCommunity College and the GalesburgChamber of Commerce to offer anInnovation Certification Program that willhelp companies create an innovation cul-ture in their organizations, harness thecreativity of their employees and developan innovation process that will makethem stronger, more flexible and compet-itive in today’s economy.
According to Mary Rose Hennessy of theU of I’s Business Innovation Services,“Organizations cannot expect to survivewithout constant innovation. Innovation iswoven into the fabric of the Americanspirit and has created the entrepreneurialdrive that has made the U.S. a nation oftremendous wealth and opportunity.Competing in the global marketplace hasbeen a catalyst for incredible change andimprovement over the past ten years.Organizations that recognized major eco-nomic shifts in the late 90’s jumped headfirst into innovation in one form or anoth-er in order to survive. Innovations such
as increased speed, finding niche mar-
kets, improving quality, outsourcing and
process improvements have served to
keep U.S. manufacturers globally com-
petitive.”
Mr. Camarano added that, “Successful
new products or services are seldom the
result of a ‘eureka’ moment; but rather
the result of a systematic process that is
rooted in identifying customer needs and
meeting them in creative ways. It flows
from an innovation mindset that can be
found throughout a successful organiza-
tion, and this can be taught. Our
Innovation Certification will provide par-
ticipants with the knowledge and tools to
bring an innovation process to their com-
panies.”
The Innovation Certification Program is
scheduled for November 4th, 11th and
18th at Carl Sandburg Community
College. For more information about the
program call Gary Camarano at
309.371.0474.
STEARMAN BI-PLANE FAST FACTS
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the National Stearman Fly-In will be held atthe Galesburg Airport beginning September 5th through September 11th.With a record number of aircraft planned to be in attendance, we wanted toshare these interesting facts about the famous Stearman Model 75:
� Crew: two - student and instructor � Length (prop to tail): 24 feet, 9 inches � Upper wingspan: 32 feet, 2 inches � Lower wingspan: 31 feet, 2 inches � Upper and lower wing chord: 5 feet � Wing area: 298 square feet � Horizontal stabilizer (elevator) width: 12 feet, 6 inches � Landing gear tread (tire centerline to tire centerline): 6 feet, 4.25inches
� Prop diameter: 8 feet, 6 inches � Empty weight: 1,931 pounds � Maximum takeoff weight: 2,636 pounds � Maximum speed: 135 mph � Cruise speed: 96 mph � Fuel capacity: 46 gallons � Fuel burn rate: 12 gallons per hour � Oil capacity: 4.4 gallons � Engines used (7 cylinder, air-cooled, radial):
� Continental R-670, 220 horsepower� Lycoming R-680, 225 horsepower� Jacobs R-755, 240 horsepower
CENTRAL ILLINOIS
HEALTHCARE
CONFERENCE
The Central Illinois Healthcare Cost
Containment Conference for
Employers will be held on
Wednesday, October 5th, from 8:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Par-A-Dice
Hotel in East Peoria. The conference
will focus on developing an effective
healthcare cost management strate-
gy and feature the following topics:
� The federal Affordable Care
Act
� Structure of benefit plans
� Plan design
� Future trends and concerns
� Cost control
� Regulatory compliance
� Actual delivery of care
� Self-insurance in the era of
healthcare reform
We encourage you to sign up early
for this important conference. The
full agenda and registration informa-
tion is attached to this newsletter.
Please call our office for additional
details.
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Ten West Central Businesses Nominated for the Chicago
Innovation Awards
Innovation is alive and well in the WestCentral Illinois Region, as ten area busi-nesses were nominated for the prestigiousChicago Innovation Awards. The awards,in their tenth year, were started to recog-nize and celebrate innovative companiesin the Chicago Region and dispel thenotion that the Midwest was the country’s‘Rust Belt.’ The winners of the2011Chicago Innovation Awards will beannounced on November 8th, at theHarris Theatre in Chicago.
The number of nominations has grownfrom under 100 in 2001 to over 400 for the2011 edition of the awards. This year itsnoticeable in that the West Central Regionhas ten nominees: Blackburn Sampling(hazardous material sampling devices),Bridgeway Training Services (non-profithuman services), Cross-Fire (soil deconta-mination), En Season Kitchen and Café(organic and healthy local food), theFlipple company (baby care products),FusionTech (manufacturing), Green Winds(residential and farm alternative energy),Intellihot (US made tankless water heater),Stainless Reflections (manufacturing), andthe Sustainable Business Center (clean,green and sustainable business incuba-tor).
Mayor Garza said, “It’s great to see areabusinesses being nominated for theseawards. Innovative companies in ourregion will create job opportunities for ourfuture, and the City of Galesburg is com-
mitted to doing what it can to help thesecompanies reach their potential.”
Cesar Suarez, Economic DevelopmentDirector, noted that “on a per capita basis,there’s more innovation in our region thanthere is in the Chicago Region. Our focusis to assist companies in taking innovativeideas to local and global markets. Thiswill increase productivity, generate rev-enues, create jobs and help secure ourregion’s future.”
To help foster an innovative business cli-mate, the EBI Network will present anInnovation Certificate for company andbusiness executives seeking to innovatetheir way towards growth. The trainingprogram will be conducted by theUniversity of Illinois’ Business InnovationServices and be held at Carl SandburgCommunity College. The GalesburgChamber of Commerce is also co-spon-soring this event. For more information onthe Innovation Certification Program callGary Camarano, Global StrategiesDirector, the EBI Network, at (309) 371-0474.
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For further information, please contact:Gary CamaranoCity of GalesburgEBI NetworkTel: [email protected]
President Obama Promotes Tourism at Alpha Town Hall Meeting
Tourism Director, Judy
Guenseth, was able to represent the
Chamber of Commerce and the
Galesburg Area CVB at the recent presi-
dential visit in Alpha, August 17. Three
hundred people from all ages endured 6
hours of hot sun and a two phase securi-
ty check process at the Country Corner
Farm Market to participate in President
Obama’s tour of the Midwest. Governor
Quinn, Secretary of Transportation
LaHood, State Representative Moffitt and
State Senator Sullivan and several other
area dignitaries were also present for the
meeting. A large crowd of regional and
national media documented the event.
After his speech, the President opened
the floor for questions and Guenseth was
selected to participate. Before she
asked her question, she related her role
in tourism and thanked the President forvisiting Galesburg moments earlier. AsObama responded to her question, hediscussed the importance of tourism toour economy.
After the meeting, atten-dees were not allowed to leavethe market until the Presidentand his entourage left the site.However, Henry County PorkProducers and Curry Farmstreated all to pork chop sand-wiches, corn on the cob andfresh fruit free of charge.
Once again theGalesburg Area has been influ-enced by a President of theUnited States. The history of this
community is rich from past presence of
McKinley, Reagan, Lincoln and Clinton in
our town. Thanks to President Obama
for bringing presidential attention to the
Galesburg Area once again.
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AMBASSADOR CORPSLance Aten.....................................Tompkins State Bank
Amye Bean................Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Carrie Bernett...................OSF St. Mary Medical Center
Trent Cox..........................................First Midwest Bank
Nancy Dahlberg.................Century 21/Tucker Swanson
Jim Dieterich................Midwest Bank of Western Illinois
Doug Gibb......................................Hospice Compassus
Mary Ann Hale..............Knox-Warren Special Education
Bob Juraco.........................................Wells Fargo Bank
Theresa Mangieri..........................First Mid-Illinois Bank
Doris Medhurst.....................Orange Julius/KarmelKorn
Carl Nixon...............................Accounting Systems, Inc.
Annette Pickrel.............................................F & M Bank
Lori Putnam..................................................F & M Bank
Chris Ryner................IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Angie Randolph.............................First Mid-Illinois Bank
Jackie Turner...........................................Mel Foster Co.
Candy Webb............................Focused Sales Solutions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
CHAIRMAN
Geoff Hurd....................Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Steve McKelvie.......................Johnson Building System
TREASURER
Dave McDonald.............................McDonald & Conolly
DIRECTORS
Alderman Wayne Allen........................City of Galesburg
Kelli Bennewitz................................................City Clerk
Josh Gibb.................Galesburg Community Foundation
Mike Holloway..............................................F & M Bank
Julie Lambasio.........................................Lambasio, Inc.
Tammy Lufkin........................................Hansen Lumber
Dave Rasmussen.............................Hy-Vee Food Store
Jerry Reynolds...............................Knox County Landfill
Pearl Strickland...................Knox-Galesburg Symphony
CHAMBER PRESIDENT
Robert C Maus
Galesburg Business Index
June 11 May 11 June 10
Real Estate Activity (MLS) (Board of Realtors)
Number of listings Sold 130 132 136
Dollar Volume Sold $10,352,917 $9,927,602 $8,831,110
Average Selling Price $79,638 $76,366 $64,934
Knox County Labor Force (IDES)
Civilian Labor Force 26,279 26,087 25,921
Number Employed 24,239 24,240 23,581
Unemployment Rate 7.8% 7.1% 9.0%
State Sales & Use (City of Galesburg Financial Department)
Taxes Collected $435,634 $387,197 $418,019
September Visitors to
Galesburg40th Annual Stearman Fly-In
September 5 – 11
Canton YWCA
September 6
American Dream Tours
September 8 & 9
Burlington Route Historical Society
September 8 - 11
Black Earth Film Festival
September 15
Mike Abernethy Group
September 16
Train & Memorabilia Show
September 24
Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train
September 24 & 25
St. Joseph Church Group of Bellview, IL
September 29
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Mathers Offices
Stephen Mathers
Bondi Building Ste 315
221-2255
Terrostar Technology Solutions LLC
Christopher Glass
3565 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf
563-355-7174
Monthly Newsletter of the Galesburg AreaChamber of Commerce
185 S. Kellogg StreetP.O. Box 749Galesburg, Illinois 61402-0749
Phone: 309-343-1194Fax: 309-343-1195Email: [email protected]
PRESORT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDPERMIT NO. 60GALESBURG, IL
STAFF
PRESIDENTRobert C. Maus
VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERRELATIONSA.C. (Dick) Dickson
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMary Plue
BOOKKEEPERPatsy Gray
TOURISM EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJudy Guenseth
TOURISM SALES ASSOCIATEJudy Moorehead
TOURISM ASSOCIATEJerry Wood
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