May2016 - Olney Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 575 ~ 216 E Main, Olney, IL 62450
Phone: (618) 392-2241
Fax: (618) 392-4179
Web: www.olneychamber.com
Email: info@olneychamber.com
Olney daily mail
May 2016
Business of the Month
Business of the Year
Clark Real Estate Group, Inc. is a full service real estate agency, specializing in
residential and commercial properties. Shawn Clark, along with his wife Emily,
established Clark Real Estate Group, Inc. in March of 2015. Owner/Managing Broker
Shawn Clark, has been a fulltime real estate agent serving Richland County since
2006. In August of 2015, Brandy Piercefield was added as a full time agent.
WVLN – WSEI
Citizen of the Year
David Lawrence
We are dedicated to maintaining a solid team of real estate professionals to ensure
that our clients have the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions.
We guide our clients through the process of buying and selling, relocation, upgrading
or downsizing, and trust and estate sales. We are constantly striving to ensure that
our clients achieve the best results possible.
Clark Real Estate Group, Inc. is located at 317 S. Whittle Ave. Our office hours are
Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:00. We are also available by appointment on
weekends and after hours. Clark Real Estate Group, Inc. can be reached at
618-392-8900 or by email at clarkregroup@gmail.com .
Additional sources: clarkregroup.com, Homes.com, Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads,
Yahoo Real Estate, and Facebook.
Welcome Our Newest Members!
CHAMBER BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Herman Zuber- First National Bank, President
Allyson Hearring-Padilla-Blank’s Insurance, Vice President
Kris Newton-First Financial Bank, Secretary
Ryan Hawkins-Kemper CPA, Treasurer
Allan Alldredge-Olney Central College
Debi Phillips-TrustBank
Peggy Sue Lame-Job Works
Cristy Young-Sun Spa
Pam Waddell-Seams & Things
Tara Lemke-Richland Memorial Hospital
Susan Snider-Michels-Glik’s
John McLaughlin-Olney City Councilman
Tim Musser-Wal-Mart DC
May Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, May 17th 12:00-1:00pm
The Holiday in Olney
Our guest speaker will be Stephanie
Nuttall, Assistant Professor
Accounting/Business at Vincennes
University
$10 per person. Please RSVP by
Monday, May 16th
info@olneychamber.com
Herman Zuber is serving as the current President for the
Chamber Board of Directors, and is completing his second
term as a Director. He is a lifelong resident of Olney, and is
employed by the First National Bank in Olney as the Human
Resources and Marketing Director. Zuber is a graduate of
Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business, and also completed the Graduate
School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
He is actively involved in the community serving as the
current Chairman of the Board of Directors for Richland
Memorial Hospital, Inc. and is a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church where he serves as Trustee for the Parish,
and also as a member of the St. Joseph School Finance
Committee. He also serves as a Trustee for the Olney FFA
Alumni Trust. Zuber has been involved in planning
committees for community events including the ACS Relay
For Life, the Richland County Pageant Committee, and the
American Heart Association Heart Walk. He feels strongly
about the important role the Chamber plays in promoting
and fostering business in Richland County, and encourages
local business and community leaders to continue to support
the Olney and Greater Richland County Chamber of
Commerce.
What started as a dream…
Is now becoming a reality!
Thank you to everyone that helped
to make this project a SUCCESS!!
This Friday, April 29th is Wear your
TOGETHER WE PLAY PARK
T-sHiRt DaY!!
Immediate Chamber Member Benefits
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Business Referrals: We receive countless calls from residents and
nonresidents wanting recommendations for everything from car repair
to catering. We only refer Members.
Membership Brings Credibility : You can increase positive
perception among consumers and business owners when you’re
identified as a member of the chamber of commerce
Increase Your Visibility in the Community: As a new member of the
Chamber, you will be listed in the chamber newsletter, Facebook and
have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications.
Free Advertising in the Chamber office: Members are encouraged to
bring business cards, brochures, etc. to the Chamber.
Business of the Month: We feature a business each month in our
Chamber Newsletter. This is also posted on our Facebook page.
Weekly Emails/ Monthly Newsletter: Sent to our contact base
announcing new members, upcoming events, promotions, sales and
special announcements.
Web Site: Member listing on our web site.
Business After Hours: Members are invited to the Chamber After
Hours events held throughout the year, allowing opportunities to
network and promote your business.
Ribbon Cutting: Businesses receive free ribbon cutting and publicity
announcing the opening/anniversary.
Special Events: The chamber hosts Seminars, Luncheons, Annual
Banquet, Ladies Expo, Chamber Golf Outing, and Bicycle Classic.
Discounts: Air Evac, DaCott Energy, Auto Owners Discount offered by
Blank’s Insurance Agency
For more information
Call or Email us TODAY!
618.392.2241
info@olneychamber.com
May 2016
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
RCMS Wax Museum
5:30-6:30
Wednesday
3
Meeting in
Chamber Board
Room 1:30pm
RMH Diabetes
Support Group 2pm
8
9
15
RCHS
Graduation
3pm Silva
Auditorium
22
23
Saturday
Red Cross Blood
Drive First United
Methodist Church
12-5pm
10
11
17
Chamber
Luncheon
The Holiday
12-1pm
Stephanie
Nuttall VU
Business
Dept
18
FREEDOM 92.9
Business After
Hours 4-6pm
Please Attend!
24
25
RCHS Prom
OCC Foundation Golf
Outing
30
Memorial Day
Chamber Office
Closed
31
TrustBank Lawn &
Garden Show 9-2
Rich Co ABATE
Downed Rider Run
Olney VFW 11am
Spring Crash Demo
Richland County
Fairgrounds
12
Chamber Board
Meeting 12:00pm
10th Annual OCC
Community Band
Concert 7:30pm
Retired Teachers
Meeting at The Holiday
11:00am
19
13
14
OCC Graduation
Build Community Yard
Work Day 1st
Presbyterian Church
RMH Community
PSA/Cholesterol
Screening Main
Entrance
6:30-10:30am
RMH Community
PSA/Cholesterol
Screening Main
Entrance
6:30-10:30am
20
21
Fox River Assisted
Living Dinner &
Garden Theater
6:30-7:30
BBBS Putt Putt for
Kids Sake
26
27
Red Cross Blood
Drive RMH 12-4pm
29
7
6
OCC Jazz Festival
6pm
UniQue Job Recruit
at the Chamber
1-3pm
16
Friday
5
RMH Auxiliary
Arbonne/Tupperware
Fundraiser 8a-4p
RMH Auxiliary Natures
Creations Birdhouse
Sale 8am-3:30 pm
Red Cross
Blood Drive
St Joe Olney
8am-12pm
Thursday
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