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Galesburg on the Go -June 15
Altrusa International Clubof Galesburg
June 16 Wine & BeerTasting
Tompkins State BankRelay for Life Golf Outing
June 26
First Mid-Illinois Bank &Trust
jobstaxcredit.illinois.gov
VOLUME 2011, ISSUE 6 JUNE 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.
The
Express
TrackWWednesday June 15ednesday June 15
at Seminary Estat Seminary Estatesates
550 E. Carl Sandburg Dr550 E. Carl Sandburg Dr..
For reservations, please call the Chamber at 343-1194 or send via email to [email protected] or fax us at 343-1195
Monthly Newsletter of the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Cost with reservation $10.00 without reservation $12.00 Buffet Lines open at 6:45 am
Galesburg On The GoGalesburg On The Go
THIS MONTH’STHIS MONTH’S
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RESERVATIONS PLEASE!
Sponsored by:
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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, margaritas and appetizers.
Remember your business card for multiple door prizes.
TTuesday June 21uesday June 215:00-7 P.M.
TTompkins Sompkins Sttate Bank ate Bank
1380 N. Henderson Street
Sponsored by:
Seminary Estates
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June 2nd, Beer Tasting Fund Raiser -5:00 - 7:00 PM Western IllinoisRed Cross Beer Tasting FundRaiser!!! Come join us for a greatbeer tasting event to support a veryworthy organization. Featuring beersampling from G&M Distributors,hors d'oeuvres and silent auctionitems. G & M Distributors, 200 N.Linwood Road, Galesburg CarrieBernett [email protected]
June 3rd, - 4:00 - 7:00 PM Maquon'sFriday Fest Is Back!!! Maquon hasrevived their popular Friday Fest.There will be vendors selling craftsand much more. The MaquonMasonic Lodge will be serving theirdelicious pork chop sandwiches.This Ole' Rust Bucket will be openselling primitives, metal art, jewelry,Black Crow candles, antiques andflea market items. Come Join TheFun!!! Main Street downtownMaquon, on IL Route 97 309-817-0004 or 309-875-3335
June 3rd, First Fridays on SeminaryStreet - 5:00 - 8:00 PM First Fridayson Historic Seminary Street!!!Come join us for a festive streetevent with food and drink, free livemusic, featured artists and otheractivities...it's fun for all ages. Bringyour family and friends and meet atFirst Fridays on Seminary Street fora good time. South Seminary Streetoff of E. Main Street, GalesburgSeminary Street Office 309-342-1000 [email protected]
June 4th, Concert On The Lawn - 5:00PM Annual Concert On The Lawn!!!!Bring your family, friends and lawnchairs to the 26th Annual Concert onthe Lawn. This free outdoor concert ispresented by Knox-GalesburgSymphony and will feature popularmusic such as "Pirates of theCaribbean", "Harry Potter SymphonicSuite" as well as favorites including"The Stars and Stripes Forever" and the"1812 Overture". Concert soloist will beflutist Allison Milligan, 2010 MidwestYoung Junior Division CompetitionWinner. South Lawn of Old Main atKnox College, 2 E. South Street,Galesburg Pearl Stricland 309-341-7268 [email protected] www.knox-galesburgsymphony.org
June 10th 4-7. Discovery Depot “WooHoo We are Galesburg Night”. $2donation for the fund for admission andthen offering a variety of crafts andactivities for a $1 donation. Questionsor further information a call 309-299-9021
June 10th, - 4:00 - 7:00 PM Maquon'sFriday Fest Is Back!!! Maquon hasrevived their popular Friday Fest.
There will be vendors selling crafts andmuch more. The Maquon MasonicLodge will be serving their deliciouspork chop sandwiches. This Ole' RustBucket will be open selling primitives,metal art, jewelry, Black Crow candles,antiques and flea market items. ComeJoin The Fun!!! Main Street downtownMaquon, on IL Route 97 309-817-0004or 309-875-3335
June 11th, Outdoor Flea Market -Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 PM, Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 PM Monthly SecondWeekend Outdoor Flea Market!!! Comeand check our our outdoor flea marketheld the second weekend of eachmonth. Vendors will be set up out sideof the Craft & Antique Malls and foodwill be available. The malls will openfor your shopping pleasure also.Hawthorne Centre Craft & AntiqueMalls, 2188 Veterans Drive, GalesburgKathy Knapp 309-344-2818
June 12th, Free Concert - 7:00 PM FreeSummer Concert!!! The Young MarineChamber Orchestra will be presenting afree concert which is open to the publicas their 2011 Summer Concert. Comeenjoy this family friendly concert bythese fine young people. KresgeAuditorium, Knox College Center for theFine Arts, S. Kellogg Street, GalesburgHeather Acerra 309-370-7943 [email protected]
June 16th 5:30-7:30 pm AltrusaInternational Club of Galesburg pres-ents Wine & Beer Tasting with appetiz-ers on the Patio 109 Lakeview Dr. EastGalesburg, Price $15 per ticket fromAltrusa member or call 368-6516
June 16th 5-7. The Depot will be open-ing our doors for the families of the menand women who are part of the localCharlie Battery National Guard unit.We are inviting them for a FREE nightat the Depot in honor of their service toour country and community. We haveplanned some activities, crafts and livemusic for the families toenjoy.Questions or further informationa call 309-299-9021
June 17th, - 4:00 - 7:00 PM Maquon'sFriday Fest Is Back!!! Maquon hasrevived their popular Friday Fest.There will be vendors selling crafts andmuch more. The Maquon MasonicLodge will be serving their deliciouspork chop sandwiches. This Ole' RustBucket will be open selling primitives,metal art, jewelry, Black Crow candles,antiques and flea market items. ComeJoin The Fun!!! Main Street downtownMaquon, on IL Route 97 309-817-0004or 309-875-3335
June 17th, More On 34 - Daily June 17 &18 - 9:00 am - 5:00 PM More On 34!!!100+ Miles of Yard Sales through sevencounties from Sandwich, Illinois toGalesburg, Illinois- GREAT FUN -
entertainment, demonstrations, historic
sites. GREAT SALES - bargains, treas-
ures, unique collectibles, crafts,
antiques. GREAT TIME - Food, lodg-
ing, attractions, shopping. 100+ miles of
US Route 34 Jeralyn Wood 309-343-
2485 [email protected]
www.moreon34.com
June 18th, Outdoor Flea Market -
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 PM, Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 PM Outdoor Flea
Market as part of the More On 34
Annual Event!!!! The Hawthorne Centre
Craft & Antique Malls will be open for
your shopping pleasure. There will be
many flea market vendors outdoors with
food available as a stop on the annual
100 mile More On 34 event.
Hawthorne Centre Craft & Antique
Malls, 2188 Veterans Drive, Galesburg
Kathy Knapp 309-344-2818
June 24th, - 4:00 - 7:00 PM Maquon's
Friday Fest Is Back!!! Maquon has
revived their popular Friday Fest.
There will be vendors selling crafts and
much more. The Maquon Masonic
Lodge will be serving their delicious
pork chop sandwiches. This Ole' Rust
Bucket will be open selling primitives,
metal art, jewelry, Black Crow candles,
antiques and flea market items. Come
Join The Fun!!! Main Street downtown
Maquon, on IL Route 97 309-817-0004
or 309-875-3335
June 24th, Art Exhibition - June 24 - July
23 = Tuesday - Friday , 10:30 am - 4:30
PM, Saturday 10:30 am - 3:00 PM An
exhibition of Abstract Paintings by
Danny Vu and Sculpture by Patricia
Armato both from Chicago, IL.
Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main
Street, Galesburg Heather Norman
309-342-7415 [email protected]
www.galesburgarts.org
June 25th, Railroad Days Volleyball - TBD
Volleyball at Railroad Days to support
United Way of Galesburg!!! This vol-
leyball game being held on grass is
open to 18 years and older - CoEd 4's
and 6's. First time event at Railroad
Days!!! Lake Storey Pavilion, N. Lake
Storey Road, Galesburg Ann Tucker
309-343-4434 [email protected]
www.unitedway-galesburg.net
June 25th, Galesburg Railroad Days -
9:00 am - 5:00 PM Saturday & 10:00
am - 4:00 PM Sunday Galesburg
Railroad Days!!! Annual event cele-
brating the city's rich railroad heritage
with a carnival, exhibits, a street fair,
railyard tours, 5 & 10 K runs, a hobby
show, flea market, rib cook-off and
much more. Over 40 events --- most of
them free. Downtown Galesburg
Dennis Clark 309-337-2551 dennyclark-
[email protected] www.galesburgrail-
roaddays.org
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RAILROAD DARAILROAD DAYS TYS TO FEAO FEATURE TURE
3 - POINT BASKETBALL3 - POINT BASKETBALL COMPETITIONCOMPETITION
3 Point Basketball returns to Railroad Days on Saturday, June25th, with individual or doubles competition. Players may com-pete in the following three divisions:
� Individual - Age 9 and under � Individual - Ages 10 and up � Doubles - May include players from each age group,
such as a parent and childAll entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis;the tournament is limited to 50 singles and 25 doubles. Earlyregistration is encouraged.
Check in begins at 9:00 A.M. and rules will be reviewed at10:00 before competition begins.
* For further details, please see the full rules and a registrationform attached to this newsletter *
FUTURE CHAMBER
ACTIVITIES AND SPONSORS
2011 Galesburg on the Go
MONTH/DATE BUSINESS
July 20 available
August 17 Pilot Club of Galesburg
September 21 Century Link / Alzheimers
October 19 United Way
2011 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
MONTH/DATE BUSINESS
July 14 Miller Dredge
July 28 IH Mississippi Valley CU
August 30 Trillium Dell Timberworks
September 27 Knox College
October 6 Hawthorne Inn
“LaGrace Hall of Hope” Summer Concert
Saturday,.June 25 The “LaGrace Hall of Hope” Summer
Concert will take place on Saturday, June 25th at the Faith
Baptist Church located at 1247 S. Farnham Street, Galesburg,
starting at 2:00 P.M. Doors will open at 1:30 P.M. with no
reserved seating. The “LaGrace Hall of Hope” Summer
Concert will star Lubov Valois (Luba) an accomplished
pianist/vocalist from the Chicago area, formerly of Galesburg,
featuring her original compositions and arrangements.
Opening acts will be announced. LaGrace has a special place
in Luba’s heart from the summer of 2006, when she worked as
a volunteer Christian counselor at the homeless shelter for
women and children. Refreshments and fellowship afterwards.
Tickets will be available at a suggested donation of $15.00.
For ticket information, call Sandra at (309) 368-3416 or stop by
the Brighter Life Bookshoppe Ltd., 292 E. Simmons Street,
Galesburg, (309) 344-3987. All proceeds will benefit LaGrace
Hall of Hope.
UNITED WAY TO HOST VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
United Way of Knox County will hold a Railroad Days Grass
Volleyball Tournament on June 25th and 26th at Lake Storey
Park. Teams of six will compete on Saturday and teams of
four will compete on Sunday. For both days and all divisions,
there will be pool play into a double elimination tournament.
Tournament prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in
each division and each player registered will receive a tourna-
ment t-shirt.
Pre-registration is encouraged and due by June 17th.
* Event information and a registration form are included as anattachment to this newsletter *
June 30th marks the final date that small businesses andorganizations can take advantage of the Governor's SmallBusiness Job Creation Tax Credit.
Small businesses and non-profits with fewer than 50employees may be eligible for the credit for any positionthey create between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.The position must pay at least $10 per hour, or the equiv-alent of $18,200 annually. Any sized business or non-profit may be eligible for the credit if they hire a formerworker-trainee from the 2010 "Put Illinois to Work" pro-gram. More than 26,000 people received valuable on-the-job training through this program last year.
Further details of the Jobs Tax Credit are included in theflyer attached to this newsletter. Information is also avail-able at http://jobstaxcredit.illinois.gov.
U.S. CHAMBER STUDY RANKS STATES BY EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS
Keeping Illinois in Business
Workforce Investment Services Support Businesses
According to the U.S. Department ofLabor (DOL), “Whether you have oneemployee or 10,000, the publicly fundedWorkforce Investment System can be avaluable addition to your human resourcecapabilities and an invaluable tool totransform your workforce for the 21st-century economy.”
DOL explains the following ways in whichthe workforce investment system worksfor businesses:
Increases your profitability through ananalysis of available government incen-tives, tax credits, and assistanceUses real-time information about work-force and career information, such aslocal wages and economic trends, industry competencies, standardizedtraining to inform your business decisions Reduce recruitment costs and increaseretention through workforce solutions,such as screening and referral of job-ready candidates. (all info from the DOLwebsite)
Many of these services are providedthrough local Illinois WorkforceInvestment Areas staff at Illinois
workNet® Centers. Each LocalWorkforce Investment Area (LWIA)has a Local Workforce InvestmentBoard (LWIB). Unlike Federally controlled programs that operate ona one-size-fits-all design, the LWIBsare locally based and composed ofrepresentatives of business who make upthe majority of the Board, as well as rep-resentatives of local educational entities,labor organizations, community-basedorganizations, economic developmentand Illinois workNet® partners. Theyaddress the business and employmentneeds specific to the WIA they represent.Business and employment needs in anIllinois metro area are far different thanthose in a rural area. These Boards ana-lyze labor data and employers’ needs fortrained workers in that geographic area.This determines what kind of training willbe provided to unemployed workers,underemployed workers, and employeeswhose skills need to be upgraded.
Businesses are much more likely tothrive when they have a highly trainedwork pool from which to recruit employ-ees. Additionally, businesses are able toretain loyal employees who need upgrad-
ed skills in order to meet developing
needs of a company. Workforce
Professionals, funded through the
Workforce Investment Act, can assist
businesses with these endeavors. They
also can provide employers with assis-
tance in job postings that recruit the best
qualified candidates, assist in testing of
candidates, and may assist in retraining
current employees.
If you are looking for assistance to com-
pete in this tough economy, contact your
area workforce professionals. Their mis-
sion is to improve your profitability and
productivity through solutions that sup-
port your business goals. Let your local
team of workforce professionals deliver
employment and training services that
grow your business.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce'sWorkforce Freedom Initiative recentlyreleased a study, conducted by SeyfarthShaw LLP and Navigant Economics,revealing that states with the largest bur-den of labor and employment regulationare sacrificing opportunities to reducetheir unemployment rate, generate newbusiness startups, and create jobs.
The study shows that if each state wereto improve their regulatory climate to thelevel discussed in the report, the effectwould be equivalent to a one-time boostof 746,462 net new jobs nationwide.Moreover, the rate of new business for-mation would increase by 12 percent,resulting in the creation of 51,590 newfirms nationally each year. Reducing theburden of labor and employment regula-tions in the states could act as a freeshot of economic stimulus, equal toapproximately 7 months of job creation atthe current average rate.
To conduct the study, Seyfarth Shaw sur-
veyed states' labor and employment poli-cies across six broad categories: theemployment relationship and the cost ofseparation; minimum wage and livingwage laws; unemployment insurance andworkers compensation; wage and hourpolicies; collective bargaining issues; andthe litigation/enforcement climate. Withinthese broad categories, they examined34 individual policy areas.
Based on the results of Seyfarth Shaw'ssurvey, Navigant Economics developedan Employment Regulation Index (ERI)to sort the states into one of three tiers:good, fair or poor, to reflect their overallregulatory environment. 15 states are inthe "good" category, 20 in the "fair" cate-gory, and 15 in the "poor" category.
It was unfortunate to find that Illinois wasranked in the "poor" category. The reportnotes that "Governors across the countryare looking at ways to encourage eco-nomic growth in their states, and reformof state labor and employment regula-
tions could make an important contribu-
tion to returning the U.S. to a more rapid-
growth trajectory."
This ranking further affirms the need to
change the regulatory burden in Illinois,
particularly in the area of workers' com-
pensation. Business leaders throughout
the state have cited the current workers'
compensation system as an obstacle to
growth and new jobs creation. Our
Chamber and local leaders will continue
to work with legislators statewide to pro-
mote reform of the system, creating a cli-
mate of enhanced business opportunities
and reduced costs to our employers.
The full report of the U.S. Chamber study
and be viewed at
http://www.uschamber.com/reports/impact
-state-employment-policies-job-growth-
50-state-review.
• Mail to: Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 749 Galesburg, IL 61402-0749
• Call: 309-343-1194
• E-Mail: [email protected]
• FAX: 309-343-1195
Name of business: ______________________________________________________________________
Names of those attending:_________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
I want to make an announcement. Name: ___________________________________________________
I want to donate a door prize (please list below):
Door Prize: ___________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are required and must be received by the Chamber office no later than Noon, Tuesday June 14 the same as the cancellation deadline.
If a cancellation is not received, you will be held financially responsible for the $10 fee.
Wednesday June 15, 2011 Time: 7:00 am (Buffet Line opens at 6:45 a.m.)
Cost: $10.00 ($12.00 without a reservation)
Sponsored by:
Held at Seminary Estates
550 E. Carl Sandburg Drive
Seminary Estates
Proceeds benefit community service, an annual scholarship program and literacy projects
Altrusa is an international volunteer service organization of business and professional leaders
dedicated to improving the community by personal service.
Presents:
Wine & Beer Tasting
With appetizers
On the Patio
Thursday June 16 2011
109 Lakeview Drive, East Galesburg Home of Mark Kleine
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
$15 per ticket
Carpooling is recommended
Tickets available from any Altrusa member
or the following downtown merchants:
Calico Cat
Denim & Pearls
Galesburg Flower Shop
Innkeeper’s Coffee
Call 368-6516 for additional information
Beer and wine samples
courtesy of
Euclid
G & M Distributors
Southern Wine & Spirits
Food samples by Thrushwood Farms
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL CLUB
OF GALESBURG
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 SWAN CREEK GOLF CLUB, AVON
12PM REGISTRATION & LUNCH
1PM START TIME
4 person teams ~ 18 hole Superball $50/person includes:
cart, greens fees & food contests, door prizes,
raffles & more!
CALL BRENT AT 309-465-3834 TO SIGN UP
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Making Sure Every Dollar Pulls Its WeightWITH COMMERCIAL ANALYSIS CHECKING
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COMING SOON…
Commercial Interest Checking! (currently only available to sole proprietors)
Earn interest on your checking balances. Higher balances receive higher interest.
Visit http://JobsTaxCredit.illinois.govEmail [email protected]
Call (800) 252-2923
“Business owners can go online and register for their tax credits, provide substantiating data, and print out their credit certificates, without ever having to leave their office. This law gives employers a strong incentive to continue providing good jobs for workers who need it most. ” - Governor Pat Quinn
Businesses Hiring Put Illinois to Work-ers•Any-size business that hires a participant
in 2010 “Put Illinois to Work” programEligible Jobs•Position filled by 2010 “Put Illinois to
Work” worker-trainee •Created between 7/1/10 - 6/30/11•Position pays no less than $10/hour
or equivalent with minimum $18,200 annually.
•Position sustained for at least one year.•Withholding tax goes to Illinois.•Hourly or full-time, but not partners or
independent contractors. Tax Credits•Certificate at six months and one year
Eligible wage now $10/hr; Encourages hire of “Put Illinois to Work”-ers
$2500 Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit EXPANDED
Small Businesses •Eligible if, as of June 30, 2010, you
employed 50 or fewer full-time employees (counting all locations)
Eligible Jobs•Created between 7/1/10 - 6/30/11•Position pays no less than $10/hour
or equivalent with minimum $18,200 annually.
•Position sustained for at least one year (not necessarily held by the same individual for the year).
•Withholding tax goes to Illinois.•Hourly or full-time, but not partners or
independent contractors. Tax Credits•Certificate after one year
The Sustainable Business Center is Going Organic
Ribbon Cutting
Hospice
Compassus
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Hospice Compassus’ Director ofSocial Services and Ambassador Corpmember Doug Gibb and Director ofClinical Services Susie Bates (with scis-sors) and other personnel were joined bythe Galesburg Area ChamberAmbassador Corps to recognize therecent move to their new office at 755
North Henderson Street, Galesburg.
Currently employing over 30 people,Hospice Compassus of Galesburg need-ed a larger facility to accommodate theexpanding staff and needs. TheGalesburg facility covers Nine countiesextending into the Quad Cities and into
the Macomb area and as far as
Oquawka. Hospice Compassus has been
around for twenty-three years and been
known as Prairieland Hospice and
Community Hospices.
This spring the Sustainable BusinessCenter is planting fruits and vegetablesin a garden located behind the mainbuilding. Our main focus has been toensure the quality, taste and wholesome-ness of our produce which is why wehave chosen to use organic growingmethods.
To start our garden off we will be plant-ing certified organic seeds. Since theUSDA now regulates the word organic,using USDA certified organic seed isimportant to the Sustainable BusinessCenter because it means that the seedshave not been genetically modified ortreated with chemicals. Choosing organ-ic growing methods means utilizing natu-ral fertilizers such as compost andmanure instead of chemical fertilizers.We will rely on beneficial insects andbirds to reduce pests and diseaseinstead of insecticides. Herbicides willalso be replaced with conscious landmanagement strategies such as croprotation and mulching or old-fashionedweeding by hand.
One important change that we havemade to the Sustainable BusinessCenter’s landscape is to add a row of
trees behind the building. This is one ofour strategies for ensuring that our pro-duce is not effect by chemicals used byother growers. As the trees continue togrow they will create a wind break, pro-tecting our garden from the chemicalparticles blown in from other fields.
The Sustainable Business Center is notcurrently a certified organic grower, butjust because a grower is not USDA certi-fied does not mean that their produce isnot organic. In fact, USDA regulationsallow growers who sell less than $5,000of agricultural products annually to labeltheir produce as organic as long asgrowers follow the organic standards setby the National Organic Program (NOP). This means small producers do nothave to bear the heavy costs of payingfor a USDA accredited certifier to inspecttheir garden. In the case of untruthfullabeling of conventional produce asorganic the small-scale growers can befined up to $10,000.
When purchasing organic produce it isimportant to talk to the people you’rebuying from. Find out whether or notthey are certified organic and if they, likeus, are not certified ask them what kind
of fertilizers, herbi-cides, and insecti-cides they are using.In many cases theirproduce may begrown under NOPstandards or maybeusing more stringent methods.
The Sustainable Business Center isworking to bring nutritious and local foodback to the community by producingfresh, pesticide-free food to use in enseason, our commercial kitchen, and toserve in our café.
For more information about theSustainable Business Center, pleasevisit us at www.sustainablebusinesscen-ter.com or call us at (309) 343-1191.
For more information regarding localfood and agriculture, contact LoreleiUllrich at [email protected]
FIRST ANNUAL "BIRDIES FOR BOOKS" GOLF TOURNAMENT
CEDAR CREEK CLEANUP
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What does a Little tykes tractor, a swim-
ming pool, a swing set slide, bicycles
and a shopping cart all have in com-
mon? They were among the "treasures"
found by volunteers while cleaning the
banks of Cedar Creek.
Organized by the Chamber's
Environmental Task Force Group, 38
men, women and children collected trash
along the creek from South Arthur Street
to Linwood Road on April 30th. In addi-
tion to picking up nearly 3000 pounds of
debris, they also collected bags of alu-
minum cans and a variety of metal
goods, all of which were recycled by
Eagle Enterprises Recycling. In addition
to Eagle, event sponsors included
Koppers, Inc., Knox County Landfill,
Knox County Soil and Water
Conservation District, Knox County
Health Department, Fox Portable
Restrooms, Hy-Vee and the City of
Galesburg.
We are grateful to our sponsors and
especially our volunteers, who made this
the most productive cleanup we have
had to date.
In support of reading programs in
School District #205, the first annual
"Birdies for Books" golf tournament will
be held at Oak Run Golf Course on
Saturday, June 18th. The event is spon-
sored by Bill's Auto Body.
Beginning at 8:00 A.M., the format will
be a 4-person scramble. The entry fee
is $50 per person and includes greens
fees, golf cart and food, catered by the
Watering Hole. A variety of raffles and
contests will be held on several holes.
An awards ceremony will be held follow-
ing the event, with prizes and raffle
drawings.
Event founder and coordinator Andy
Sheldon noted that Galesburg schools
have a limited budget for various read-
ing programs, and there is aneed to strengthen educationalfunding for this purpose. All pro-ceeds from the tournament willbe donated to District # 205 fortheir reading programs.
To sponsor or participate in thisevent, please contact AndySheldon at 368-3168 [email protected].
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AMBASSADOR CORPSLance Aten..........................................Tompkins State Bank
Amye Bean.....................Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Carrie Bernett......................................American Red Cross
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
Larry Shaw...................................................Mel Foster Co.
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
March 11 February 11 March 10
Real Estate Activity (MLS) (Board of Realtors)
Number of listings Sold 104 56 110
Dollar Volume Sold $8,755,537 $4,692,700 $9,096,664
Average Selling Price $84,188 $83,798 $90,066
Knox County Labor Force (IDES)
Civilian Labor Force 25,853 25,586 24,992
Number Employed 23,549 23,242 22,698
Unemployment Rate 8.9% 9.2% 9.2%
State Sales & Use (City of Galesburg Financial Department)
Taxes Collected $506,162 $446,248 $479,879
June Visitors to Galesburg
June 03, 2011 First Friday on Seminary Street
June 05, 2011 Limited Rods Cruise
June 17 & 18, 2011 More On 34
June 25 & 26, 2011 Railroad Days
June 25, 2011 VAC Wagon On Wheels
June 25, 2011 Scarlet Ladies Red Hatters
June 25, 2011 20th Century RR Club
June 25, 2011 Mid American Tour
June 25, 2011 National Railroad Historic RR Tours
June 25,2011 Wisconsin Chapter National
Railway Society
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Federal Companies
Mr. Jon Rogers
200 National Rd., E. Peoria
694-4500 x2268
Western Illinois Realty LLC
Ms. Jane Phillips
879 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, 343-4165
240 E. Main St., Knoxville, 289-4115
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]
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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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