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CHAMBER CONNECTION
Established 1893. We create opportunities for Pekin-area businesses to succeed.
May 2013
Welcome to Our Newest Members
Haddad's Downtwon
319 Main St., Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 495-4700
www.haddadsdowntown.com
Andrew Speck, Owner
Haddad's is a locally owned grocery store that has a wide
variety of American and Lebanese cuisine.
125 Salon
125 Parkway Dr., Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 267-9012
Eric Hill, VP; JoEtta Hill, Manager
125 Salon is a hair care and nail care salon. It also offers
private suites to tenants that act as their own business.
Sun Loan Company
509 S. Parkway Drive, Pekin, IL 61555
(309) 346-2057
www.SunLoan.com
Tania Walker, Manager
Sun Loan Company specializes in tax preparation and
installment loans ranging from $153 to $3,023.
Hair Cuttery
531 S. Parkway Dr., Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 495-4700
www.haircuttery.com
Nicole Kessler, Salon Leader
A full-service, value priced salon, Hair Cuttery offers a full
complement of cuts, styling, coloring, waxing and
texturizing services with no appointment necessary.
Velde Lincoln Volvo of Peoria
2200 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-9880
www.veldeofpeoria.com
Steve Brown, Sales Consultant
Offering new Lincoln's and Volvo's, with a large variety of
all makes and models of pre-owned vehicles.
TitleMax
2800 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4006
www.titlemax.biz
Pam Burress, General Manager
TitleMax offers title lending, loans and speciality
financing.
Advanced Energy Diagnostics
PO Box 484, Pekin, IL 61555
(309) 300-0026
www.AdvancedEnergyDiagnostics.com
Seth Friedrich, Owner
Advanced Energy Diagnostics (AED) is an independent,
third-party, energy auditing service.
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Newest Members
2. Chamber Calendar of Events; Business After Hours
3. Biz Barometer
4. Recent Events
5. Spotlight Events
6. Member Announcements
7. Chamber Board and Ambassadors
8. Membership Renewals
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Calendar of Events
May 1- Pekin 1st Committee
May 1 - Executive Committee Meeting
May 2 - Business After Hours
May 4 - Spruce up Pekin
May 8 - Member Promotions Committee
May 8 - Transportation Committee
May 8 - Board of Directors
May 9-12 - Derby Days
May 9 - CIRCLE in Springfield
Don't miss this opportunity to network with
fellow chamber members and community
leaders. This month, Mashie’s Pub will offer
appetizers and drinks on their new deck. Also,
door prizes, a “putting contest”, coupons and golf
cart rides. Call or email to RSVP!
May 13 - ACA Luncheon
May 15 - Ambassador’s Meeting
May 15 - Marigold Festival Committee
May 22 - Building Diversity Breakfast
May 28- Business Advocacy Council
Chamber events and committee meetings
are listed on our online calendar:
Visit our website at www.pekinchamber.com
Use the drop down box for Chamber Resources
Click the Calendar
On May 9th CIRCLE is going to Springfield. You can join representatives
from 16 chambers of commerce to learn about, and advocate for, a common
agenda with the Illinois General Assembly.
We surveyed our members to identify issues of importance across the region and
now we need to share our Central Illinois perspective on those issues with key
members of the General Assembly. These are issues that impact YOUR business and OUR region, so
please join us for an all day session on May 9th.
We will arrange meetings with legislators and key committee staff members that relate to each of our
issues (Public Pension Reform, Minimum Wage, Timely Payment of Bills, and Workers Compensation
Reform). You will play an active role in the discussions with the policy makers so sign up today!
Click here to download the registration form and for more information: www.pekinchamber.com/2013/
CIRCLE2013Pekin.pdf
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BIZ BAROMETER
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Pekin’s sales tax disbursement received from the state in April was 20.2% more than April of
2012. April disbursements typically represent sales taxes collected by merchants in January and
paid to the state in February.
Pekin’s sales tax disbursements received from the state for the last 3 months were 15.2% greater
than the same three months a year ago.
The other three large communities on the east side of the Illinois River also showed positive
growth in sales tax disbursements received in April. Compared to April of 2012: Morton
(+6.7%), East Peoria (+6.6%), and Washington (+8.0%)
For the 12-months ending in April, all four communities showed an increase in sales tax receipts
from the state, compared to the same 12-months a year ago: Pekin (+11.5%), East Peoria
(+5.2%), Washington (+3.9%), and, Morton (+2.8%).
The number of residential units sold in Pekin in the first three months of the year was 14.3%
greater than the sales in the first three months of 2012.
The other large Tazewell County communities had mixed residential sales unit results in the first
quarter of the year, compared to the same period in 2012: East Peoria (+26.4%),
Washington (-9.7%) and Morton (-17.9%).
The average sales price of a Pekin residential unit in the first quarter of the year was $107,671,
which is up 2.1% from $105,489 - the average price for the same period in 2012.
The year-to-date average sales price of residential units in the other large Tazewell communities
was mixed compared to 2012: East Peoria (+12.5%), Washington (-0.4%), and Morton (-13.5%).
The unemployment rate in Pekin rose to 11.9% in February, which is up from 10.3% in February
of 2012.
The February unemployment rate in the Peoria region stood at 10.4%, up from the February of
2012 rate of 9.0%.
The number of people employed in Pekin in February was 15,522 — the lowest number since
February of 2011.
Nationally, nonfarm payroll employment edged up in March (+88,000), and the unemployment
rate was little changed at 7.6%.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.2 percent in March.
Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.5% before seasonal adjustment.
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RECENT EVENTS
Chamber Elects New Leadership
The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce held their
annual membership meeting on April 22nd at the
Pekin Country Club. Over 200 attendees
representing 52 businesses and organizations
enjoyed the reception and short business meeting,
followed by entertainment by the PCHS
Noteables.
Dennison Chevrolet Hosts Business After Hours
Ray Dennison Chevrolet hosted the April Business After
Hours for chamber members and their guests. Ray,
John and Brian greeted their guests and showed them
the recently remodeled showroom.
Four members of the Board of Directors completed
their terms and were recognized for their
service. The retiring members were: Daryl Dagit,
Savant Capital Management; Paula Davis, Pekin
Community High School District 303; and, Paul
Scherer, Heartland Bank & Trust. Also recognized
was Skip Schermerhorn, Herget Bank, who
completed his service on the board as Past
President.
Newly elected board members were
introduced. They are Tracy Blanchard,
Kroger;Larry Crouch, Monge Crouch & Mahoney;
Chad Gambetti, Pekin Trophy House & Engraved
Gifts; Gary Jepson, Pekin Hospital; and, Frank
Shearer, Covenant Heating & Air
Conditioning. The chamber membership elected
these new directors in March.
The newly seated board then elected officers for
the coming year. They are: President, Tom
Hornstein, Excalibur Seasoning Company;
President Elect, Aindrea Balagna, Wolf Tesar and
Company; Vice President, Gregg Ratliff;
Treasurer, John Franks III, Pekin-Peoria Yellow
Checker Cab; and, Past President, Drew Leman,
Puttin’ on Pekin Recap
Nearly 100 chamber members attended the April
12th Puttin' On Pekin breakfast held at the Knights
of Columbus Hall. Pictured below, Committee
member Debbie Fornoff presented the Sunshine
Award to Georgia Gschwend, Marilyn Bottin, and
Carol Guenther of from the Pekin Hospital League.
Gary Jepson, CEO of Pekin Hospital, spoke about
changes in healthcare in Pekin and United States
today. Pekin Hospital celebrates 100t years in
2013
Leman Property Management.
You can read more on our blog at http://
pekinchamber.blogspot.com and you can see pictures
from this and other chamber events at http://
picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber
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ACA
LUNCHEON
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Learn more about the Affordable Care Act's impact on
employers and how to best prepare for the
changes. Presented by Laura Minzer, the Executive
Director of Healthcare Council, and the Associate Vice
President of Government Affairs for the Illinois Chamber
of Commerce. Join us Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:45am - 1:00
pm at Keller Williams Community Room. Download the
flyer and reservation information at:
http://www.pekinchamber.com/2013/ACAFlyer.pdf
SPRUCE UP PEKIN
Saturday, May 4
Help Pekin do some spring cleaning by bringing your
“junk” to any of our three locations. The locations are as
follows: Mineral Springs Park, Southside Park—Knapp and
Sapp, and Street Department– 1208 Koch Street. The only
location accepting electronics is Mineral Springs Park.
Propane Tanks, paint, or yard waste will not be accepted.
Pekin Residents only– IDs will be checked.
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Member Announcements
Pekin Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of
accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the
result of a recent review by the American College of
Radiology (ACR).
Pekin Hospital is pleased to offer an adult diabetes
education workshop on May 13, 14, and 15. The series of
three classes will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. in the 4 South
Education Classroom at Pekin Hospital.
Beyond Jobs is a free program that helps Central Illinois
women improve their job skills and find employment (or
better-paying jobs). Funded by a grant from the Walmart
Foundation and administered by Goodwill of Central
Illinois, it connects qualified women and respected
employers—building brighter futures for both.
The Pekin Hospital League’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic
will be held Monday, May 6, 2013, at the Pekin Country
Club. Entry deadline is April 26, 2013. For more
information, call (309) 353-0803.
Make plans to attend Dragon Pride on May 1st from 6:00
- 8:00 pm in Hawkins Gym in Pekin Community High
School. Dragon Pride is the annual exhibition for PCHS
students to display their class projects from all academic
areas. The event is open to the public and is an open
house format so visitors are free to explore the exhibits at
their own pace.
The Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
a non-profit comprehensive medical rehabilitation center,
is pleased to announce Deb Adlington as the new Director
of Marketing and Business Development. In this role,
Adlington will lead execution of strategic marketing
initiatives and champion the company’s social media
experience
Savant Capital Management, a fee-only wealth
management firm, has launched Savant Social, a
dedicated section of its website that allows clients,
partners and interested parties to view all of the
ways to engage digitally with the brand. Savant is
officially launching a Facebook page, YouTube
channel and expanding its efforts on Twitter and
LinkedIn. To learn more about Savant’s social
media presence, visit www.savantcapital.com/
social and make sure to follow Savant on its
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn sites.
Goodwill of Central Illinois has named Dean
Turnquist as the manager of the General Wayne A.
Downing Home for Veterans and Julie O’Donnell
as its new director of human resources. For more
information on retail stores, donation centers and
vocational services, visit the website at
www.goodwillpeo.org.
South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of
Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., at its April 2013 Annual
Shareholders Meeting, announced the promotions
of Todd Lawson to Senior Vice President Loans,
Brett Moehring to Vice President Finance, Tami
Smith to Assistant Auditor, and Kristin Dahl to
Electronic Banking Officer. Also at the April 8th
meeting David F. Cochran, Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer, announced his
retirement as Chief Executive Officer. Cochran was
re-elected Chairman of the Board. Mark W. Joseph
was promoted to President and Chief Executive
Officer.
For all the details regarding these
announcements, visit our blog:
http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com
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Board of Directors
President
Tom Hornstein, Excalibur Seasoning Company
President Elect
Aindrea Balagna, Wolf Tesar & Company
Vice President
Gregg Ratliff, Herget Bank
Treasurer
John Franks, Pekin Peoria Yellow Checker Cab Co.
Past President
Drew Leman, Leman Property Management
Board of Directors
Tracy Blanchard, Kroger
Larry Crouch, Monge Crouch & Mahoney
Amy Darling, Pekin Insurance
John Dennison, Ray Dennison Chevrolet
Zak Ehrmantraut, Springleaf Financial
Chad Gambetti, Pekin Trophy House / Engraved Gifts
Greg Henderson, Henderson Funeral Home
Gary Jepson, Pekin Hospital
Brad Juergens, Seico Security
Scott Kriegsman, Elliff, Dancey & Bosich, PC
Andrew Lockwood, Pekin Community Bank
Courtney Moessner, Tazewell County
Tee Rynerson, Jim Maloof Realtor
Becky Saban, BodyWealth Massage
Frank Shearer, Covenant Heating & Air
Laurie Barra, Mayor, City of Pekin
Ambassadors
John Abel, Preston Hanley Funeral Homes and
Crematory
Angie Atherton, McDaniels Marketing Communications
Amber Bernhausen, Illinois Centers for Pain and
Rehab, Inc.
Daryl Dagit, Savant Capital Management
Zak Ehrmantraut, Springleaf Financial Services
Jennifer Gray, Pekin Hospital
Brigitte Harper, Pekin Insurance
Arlene Heine-Meyer, World Wide Travel
Chip Hill, South Side Bank
Cathy Lusch, Herget Bank
Christie Perry, Pekin Hospital
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
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
American Motor Trends ~Artistic Community Theatre
Avanti's Dome Events & Sports Center of Pekin ~ Bridgeway ~ CEFCU
D D Homes ~ EMEX Power ~ Getz Manufacturing ~ Holiday Inn Express
Homerun Advertising Specialties ~ Illinois Central College ~ J H Car Wash
Jimmy Johns ~ Kelley Construction Contractors ~ Kroger ~ Kyle's Care at Home
Lange Animal Clinic ~ Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
Radio Peoria/Cumulus Media ~ Sharp's Electronic Measurements ~ Carol Shields
Southside Business Association ~ State Representative Mike Unes ~ Super 8
Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center ~ Tebben Insurance Services
Winpak Heat Seal Corporation
402 Court Street
Pekin IL 61554
Phone: (309) 346-2106
Fax: (309) 346- 2104
Website:
www.pekinchamber.com
Email:
info@pekinchamber.com
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