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Established in 1893
September 2012
402 Court Street
Pekin IL 61554
Phone: (309) 346-2106
Fax: (309) 346- 2104
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Website
www.pekinchamber.com
Email
info@pekinchamber.com
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Marigold Festival
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Welcome New Members
Chamber Events P.4
Biz Barometer P.5
Recent Events P.6
Chamber Challenge
Trivia Nite P.7
Marigold Festival
Highlights P.8
Membership
Announcements P.9
Membership Renewals
Chamber Board and
Ambassadors P.10
Beltone Hearing Center, 2508 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554; phone: (309)
346-5323; fax: (309) 346-5410; David Bryant, Office Manager. Business hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Beltone Hearing Center is a hearing aid service
center. With over 80 options available, you'll find the hearing aid that fits your
hearing needs, lifestyle, and cosmetic preference. Because hearing aid technology
has come so far, virtually all styles of Beltone hearing aids are smaller, lighter and
more comfortable than ever before.
Infinite Success, P.O. Box 73, Pekin, IL 61554; phone: (309) 642-2561; fax:
(309) 642-6425; mjlong.55@gmail.com; www.infinitesuccess4you.com; Melanie
Long, Chapter President. Infinite Success (IS) was born out of a call for something
more than the normal networking group that provides an opportunity to deliver
business cards and elevator speeches. IS goes beyond offering personal growth
and development, which in turn brings professional and individual success. At IS, we
expand relationships, explore professions, and express possibilities.
Subway Miss Marigold Pageant Winners
Congratulations to Hannah Finley who was crowned Miss
Marigold 2012 at the August 11th Subway Miss Marigold
Pageant.
Also, congratulations to First Runner-Up (and Miss
Congeniality) Emily Lowman, Second Runner-Up Tia Graham,
and court members Hannah Long (Community Service Award
winner), Maddison Dunn, and Alissa Wertz.
You can see pictures from the Subway Miss Marigold Pageant
at http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber
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Chamber Resources
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Thanks to all our sponsors who make the Pekin Marigold Festival special…
Ameren Marigold Festival Showcase
CEFCU Soda Stations
iTV-3 Kids Experience
Jimmy Johns Marigold Bags Tourney
Marigold Festival Parade, sponsored by Herget Bank
Methodist Medical Center, a festival supporter
Pekin Insurance Festive Food Court
Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt
South Side Bank, a major festival sponsor
Subway Miss Marigold Pageant
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Ribbon Cuttings
Soderstrom Skin Institute Opens
Soderstrom Skin Institute held a grand opening
at their new Morton facility, and the Pekin Area
Chamber of Commerce was there to help them
celebrate. Dr. Carl W. Soderstrom was joined by
the medical staff and associates for the ribbon
cutting. The new facility is located at 410 Maxine
Drive, which is just off Detroit Avenue, just south
of Route 98. With more than 125 years of
combined experience, the board certified
dermatologists, plastic surgeon, Mohs
micrographic surgeon, and certified physician assistants are qualified to diagnose
and treat all skin conditions. For more on this story please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com/2012/08/soderstrom-skin-institute-moves-tonew.html
Leman Property Management Moves to New Location
Leman Property Management recently moved
their offices to 2807 Broadway, Suite B, in
Pekin. On August 16th they held an open
house for their employees, family, and friends.
The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce was
there to congratulate them with a ribbon cutting
ceremony. Dave Leman and Drew Leman,
along with their key employees, assisted Bill
Leman with the ribbon cutting. Leman Property
Management can be reached at 347-5984.
Faith Baptist Christian School’s New Year
Faith Baptist Christian School, located at 1501
Howard Court in Pekin, held an open house on
Friday, August 17th. The Pekin Area Chamber of
Commerce was there for a ribbon cutting
ceremony to officially open Faith Baptist for the
new school year. Mr. Ken Seest, Principal, was
assisted by Pastor Tim Collard, the
Superintendent, and teachers, staff, students and
their families. Faith Baptist Christian School, a
ministry of Faith Baptist Church, has been
committed to providing a quality Christ-centered education for over 35 years. The
school equips students with an excellent academic foundation, strong social
skills, and with the spiritual and moral skills necessary to "grow in wisdom and
stature, and in favor with God and Man." (Luke 2:52).
You can see pix of these and other chamber events at: picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber
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Contact Us
402 Court Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
Sunset Lanes
Pekin, IL
September 6th
Ph: (309) 346-2106
Fax: (309) 346-2104
E-mail: info
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Chamber Blog:
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Marigold Blog:
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Your Chamber Staff:
Bill Fleming,
Executive Director
Renna Hadsall
Events Manager
Diane Sego,
Receptionist
Brittney Beal,
Office Assistant
Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow chamber members and
community leaders. You'll also enjoy refreshments, door prizes and tours or
information from our hosts. We’ll be in the cafeteria at Pekin Insurance, so
enter through the doors in the back corner of the building.
Marigold Festival Schedule of Events
Tue, 9/4 – Marigold Festival Wine Tasting at Pekin Country Club; $10
Thur, 9/6 – Pekin’s Top Dog at Mineral Springs Dog Park
Thur, 9/6 – Carnival Bracelet Night, 5:30 – 9:30pm; $20, Mineral Springs Park
Fri, 9/7 – Pekin Main Street Friday Night Family Fest, 5:00 – 10:30pm, downtown
Fri, 9/7 – Carnival, 5:00 – 11:30pm, Mineral Springs Park
Sat, 9/8 – Marigold 5k Run, registration at 7:30am, Coal Miner’s Park
Sat, 9/8 – Don Bohlander Parkinson ’s Disease FundRacer’s Breakfast, Pekin Moose, 8-11:00am
Sat, 9/8 – 9:00am-6:00pm: Sand Volleyball, Art in the Park, Pekin Insurance Festive Food Court,
Civic Collage, Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall, Hold-n-Load
Sat, 9/8 – Marigold Festival Parade sponsored by Herget Bank, 10:00am, Broadway Street
Sat, 9/8 – iTV-3 Kids Experience, 11:00am to 6pm (and 11am to 5pm on Sunday)
Sat, 9/8 – Carnival, 11am to 11pm (also 11am-11pm on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday)
Sat, 9/8 – Ameren Festival Showcase Stage: Julie K @ 11:00am; Pekin School of Music @
12:30pm; Mister Sister @ 1:30pm; Glory Days @ 4:00pm
Sat, 9/8 – Jimmy Johns Marigold Festival Bags Tourney, 12:00pm to ??, Diamond #1
Sat, 9/8 – Cindy Williams Autographs, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Pavilion Porch
Sat, 9/8 – Look-a-like contest from “Laverne & Shirley,” 2:30pm, Pavilion Porch
Sat, 9/8 – 70’s Sitcom Saturday Night, 7:00 – 8:30pm, Ameren Marigold Festival Showcase Stage
Sat, 9/8 – 70’s Pep Rally & Homecoming Dance, 7:00pm to 12::00am, Avanti’s Dome
Sun, 9/9 – 9:00am to 5:00pm, Art in the Park, Pekin Insurance Festive Food Court, Civic Collage,
Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall, Hold-n-Load
Sun, 9/9 – Robert K. Bresnahan Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show, 9am – 3pm, PCHS Columns
Sun, 9/9 – Worship in the Park, 11:00am, Ameren Marigold Festival Showcase Stage
Sun, 9/9 – Cindy Williams Q & A, 12:30pm, Pavilion
Sun, 9/9 – Cindy Williams Autographs, 1:00pm - ??, Pavilion Porch
Sun, 9/9 – Loose Shoes, 1:30pm, Ameren Marigold Festival Showcase Stage
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Biz Barometer
Local Economy Mixed
Pekin’s sales tax disbursement received from the state in August was
13.4% greater than August of 2011.
Pekin’s sales tax disbursements received from the state for the last 3
months were 8.6% greater than the same three months in 2011.
The other three large communities on the east side of the Illinois River
also showed increases in August compared to August of 2011:
Morton (+18.1%), Washington (+6.8%), and East Peoria (+5.1%).
For the 12-month period ending in August, all four communities
showed an increase in sales tax receipts from the state, compared to
the 12-months ending in August of 2011: East Peoria (+11.4%),
Pekin (+5.0%), Morton (+4.9%), and Washington (+4.1%).
The number of residential units sold in the 61554 zip code for the first
seven months of 2012 was 6.8% less than the same period in 2011.
The other large Tazewell communities are showing large increases in
residential unit sales for the first seven months of 2012, compared to
the first seven months of 2011: Washington (+40.0%), Morton
(+34.7%), and East Peoria (+32.3%).
The average sales price of residential units in the 61554 zip code for
the first seven months of 2012 is $111,715. That is 9.2% greater than
the average sales price for the first seven months of 2011.
The average sales price of residential units in the other large Tazewell
communities is also up compared to the first seven months of 2011:
East Peoria (+15.3%), Morton (+3.5%), and Washington (+2.6%)
Nationally, non-farm payroll employment rose by 163,000 in July, while
the unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.3%
Pekin’s unemployment rate rose from 9.2% to 9.6% during July. The
rates in Tazewell Co and the Peoria region also increased slightly.
The number of people working in Pekin decreased by 60 during the
month, reversing a 5-month growth trend.
Sources: Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois Department of
Revenue; Peoria Area Association of Realtors; Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Recent Events
Business After Hours Held
The August Business After Hours was
hosted by Pekin Insurance. A great
turnout of chamber members enjoyed
their hospitality and door prizes. Gordon
Walker, CEO and Chairman of the Board
for Pekin Insurance, provided an update
on the company's activities. You can see
more pictures from this and other
chamber events at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamb
er
Pekin Leaders Attend DC Briefings
Bill Fleming, Executive Director of the
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce,
attended a Washington, DC "fly-in" with
other business and community leaders
from Central Illinois. In addition to some
"sight-seeing" there were several briefings
by legislators and private meetings with
legislators and bureaucrats. Other
chamber members in attendance included
Leigh Ann Matthews, the City of Pekin's Economic Development
Coordinator; Courtney Antonini, the Courthouse Administrator from Tazewell
County; Nancy Proehl, Tazewell County Board Member; Rich Kriegsman,
KMI Warehouses; and Mike Unes, the State Representative from the 91st
District. You can see pictures from this and other chamber events at the
chamber's picture site: http://bit.ly/MIVY7k
August Puttin’ On Pekin Recap
About 70 chamber members were up early
to enjoy a beautiful August morning and
the Puttin' On Pekin breakfast. Emcee Rob
Hancock presented Sue from Jake's Place
with the early prize, while Stephanie
Stoneking won the late prize. Committee
Member Otera Brinson presented the
Spotlight on Business Award to Alissa
Williams from the Pekin Public Library.
The Blue Ribbon Award was presented by
Rose Hasler to Liz Curtain from Classical Dance Academy and developer
Todd Thompson. Laura Gossmeyer presented the Sunshine Award to Sharon
Brandon of the Miller Senior Center. Gary Gillis and Doug Godke were the
featured speakers, and talked about 40 years of Marigold Festivals.
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Marigold Festival Special Guest
Cindy Williams
View the 2012 Marigold Festival Program online at:
http://www.pbiprinting.com/flash/view_flipbook.php?quote_id=4859
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Membership Announcements
For all the details regarding these announcements, visit our blog @ http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com
The Center for Prevention of
Abuse welcomes seven new
members to its Board of
Directors as it announces the
2012-2013 officers. For the
complete list of these officers
and board members please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/the-center-ofprevention-abuse-names.html
The 2012 GLO Red Zone
Game of Week Schedule is
available online at
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/the-glo-high-schoolred-zone.html
Velde Ford and Pekin High
School are partnering on
Friday, September 7th at Pekin
High School’s first home football
game, for Ford’s Drive 4 UR
School event. At this important
event, members of the local
community can support Pekin
Community High School simply
by taking a test drive in a brand
new Ford vehicle! For more
information on this event, please
visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/velde-ford-and-pchsto-raise.html
Advanced Media Partners has
announced several changes in
responsibilities for some of the
folks at their radio group. They
will begin with the afternoon
show on 96.5 ESPN Radio. For
the complete list of changes,
please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/advanced-mediapartners-announces.html
Pekin Hospital is pleased to
announce that Kurt L. Glesne,
DPM, recently joined its medical
staff and is now accepting new
patients at Pekin Orthopedic
Center located at 2351
Broadway in Pekin. For more
about this story please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/podiatrist-joinspekin-hospitals.html
Patrick E. Oberle recently
relocated his law offices to 2807
Broadway, Suite B. He can be
reached at: 347-5984 ext. 8.
Pekin Hospital is pleased to
announce that family
practitioner Mohammed M.
Khan, M.D., recently joined its
medical staff and is now
accepting new patients at
Family Health Center of Pekin
located at 19 Olt Avenue in
Pekin. To schedule an
appointment with Dr. Khan,
please call (309) 353-6301 or
visit www.pekinhospital.org.
Pekin Main Street’s annual
Friday Night Family Fest will be
held on Friday, September 7,
2012, from 5:00-10:00 p.m. on
the Courthouse Square in
Downtown Pekin. Bring your
lawn chairs and enjoy this family
event to kick-off the Marigold
Festival Weekend. For more on
this information, please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/pekin-main-streetsfriday-night-family.html
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Megan Condis from CrossFit
Trilogy has announced that on
Saturday, October 6th, the
Central Illinois Combat Club will
be hosting Throwdown XII, an
amateur mixed martial arts
show that has previously been
held at either the Event Center
or on the Riverfront in downtown
Peoria. They are seeking
additional local businesses to
get involved in sponsoring the
show in return for various
advertising opportunities. For
more information, please visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/crossfit-trilogylooking-for-event.html
The Center for Prevention of
Abuse presented by Par-A-Dice
Hotel Casino was benefitted by
thousands of rubber ducks
competing in the 24th Annual
Duck Race. The first ducks to
cross the finish line won exciting
prizes for the winners. For a
complete list of the winners, visit
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.co
m/2012/08/lucky-ducks-crossfinish-line.html
Infinite Success, a different
kind of networking group, will be
hosting their Pekin kickoff on
Tuesday, September 18, at the
Avanti’s Dome. Contact Melanie
Long with questions at
mjlong.55@gmail.com
Thanks to the following members who recently renewed their investment in the Pekin
Area Chamber of Commerce:
A To Z Rental ~ Ace Liquor ~ Busey Bank ~ Classical Dance Academy
Concorde Inn & Suites ~ Country Financial / Kris Goergen ~ Cranwill's Drive In, Inc.
First United Presbyterian Church of Pekin ~ The Grand Victorian of Pekin ~ Hospice Compassus
Methodist at Pekin ~ Midwest Eye Care, P.C. ~ Newman & Ullman, Inc.
Pekin Union Mission Society, Inc. ~ Pepsi Cola ~ Rescued Heart Animal Hospital
Salvation Army of Pekin ~ SBSi Semonis Insurance Group ~ SJB Promotions
Tazewell County Historic Places & Tazewell County Museum
Ambassadors
Board of Directors
President
Drew Leman, Leman Property Management
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President Elect
Tom Hornstein, Excalibur Seasoning Company
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Vice President
Aindrea Balagna, Wolf Tesar & Company
Treasurer
Gregg Ratliff, Herget Bank
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Past President
Skip Schermerhorn, Herget Bank
Board of Directors
 Courtney Antonini, Tazewell County
 Daryl Dagit, Savant Capital Management
 Amy Darling, Pekin Insurance
 Paula Davis, Pekin Community High School
District #303
 John Dennison, Ray Dennison Chevrolet
 Greg Henderson, Henderson Funeral Home
 Scott Kriegsman, Elliff, Dancey & Bosich, PC
 Andrew Lockwood, Pekin Community Bank
 Brent Morgan, Timbercreek Rehab & Health
Care
 Tee Rynerson, Jim Maloof Realtor
 Becky Saban, Body Wealth Massage
 Paul Scherer, Heartland Bank and Trust
Company
 Mark VanderLinden, Pekin Hospital
 Laurie Barra, Mayor, City of Pekin
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John Abel, Preston Hanley Funeral Homes
and Crematory
Angie Atherton, McDaniels Marketing
Communications
Daryl Dagit, Savant Capital Management
Amy Darling, Pekin Insurance
Brittany Dorf, Pekin Community Bank
Zak Ehrmantraut, Springleaf Financial
Services
Arlene Heine-Meyer, World Wide Travel
Chip Hill, South Side Bank
Cathy Lusch, Herget Bank
Stacey Mutchler, Harbor Light Hospice
Christie Perry, Pekin Hospital
Amanda Rogy, Amanda’s Closet
Les Rosiere, Individual Member
Becky Saban, BodyWealth Massage
Paul Scherer, Heartland Bank and Trust
Company
Joe Shehorn, Unland Companies
Robin Thomas, Chemtura Agrosolutions
Teresa Ann Tucker, Individual Member
David Vaupel, Preston Hanley Funeral
Homes and Crematory
Milissa Welborn, Busey Bank