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Morton
Matters
Monthly Newsletter
February 2019 Edition
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Featured Events & Programs
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Annual Meet Up
The 2019 Chamber Annual Meet Up is THIS Thursday, February 7 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Enjoy a fun evening of networking, celebration, and find out the theme for this year's Pumpkin Festival! Registration is $30 per person.
Register online here.
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Cash Mob at Gold's Gym
Come out to support local business at our next Cash Mob on February 13 from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM. All you need to bring is yourself and some money for spending!
Learn more here
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Legislative Roundtable
On Wednesday, February 20 from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, representatives from the US Chamber of Commerce, IL Chamber of Commerce, and Congressman Darin LaHood will be coming to Morton to share updates about the legislation affecting your businesses. A survey will be sent out to gather your input on several topics.
Register here.
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Non-Profit Meeting
The Chamber is welcoming non-profit organizations to a meeting on Wednesday, February 13 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. RSVPs are encouraged.
Email Crysta
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to let her know if you are planning to attend.
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Offering painting solutions for your personal and commercial needs
Bowling alley - now open!
Graphic design and marketing consultant
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Tim Mueller, President
Brian Cross, Vice President
Jeff Schieferle Uhlenbrock, Treasurer
Jacque Austin
Paul Beckman
Carol Davis
Songo Dede
Jamie Durdel
Justin Ferrill
Jeff Hill
Craig Hilliard
Cathy Kemp
Lisa Moser
Greg Nichols
Alissa Williams
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Economic Development Council Events & Happenings
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EDC Annual Luncheon
We had quite the afternoon at this year's EDC Annual Luncheon. We shared a
recap of our 2018 accomplishments, celebrated some wonderful people, and learned a lot
from Steve Kubsch from GROWMARK during his keynote. Thank you to all who attended!
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Startup / Business Growth Coffee Chats
Starting February 15, every Friday, entrepreneurs can work alongside and meet with a representative from the EDC at Eli's Coffee Shop between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. We will be there and would welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
Follow the event here.
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Chamber Events & Happenings
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Did You Know?
Over $400,000 in
Chamber Checks
are purchased from the Chamber office each year, ensuring that that money stays here and supports our community.
If you are a business owner interested in accepting Chamber Checks, please reply to this email or
contact Crystal
at the office at (309) 263-2491!
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LEAP - Advertising
On February 26, Greg Kendall with AMP Radio and Parker Gibbs from the Journal Star will be discussing the different advertising options available for businesses.
Learn more here.
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Fourth Fridays Registration
Business and artist registration is open for the 2019 Fourth Fridays series through February 28. Businesses interested in participating in this year's Fourth Fridays activities are invited to attend an informational meeting on February 15.
Contact Lenora for more information.
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Community Map
We are creating a new community map and hope to have them by late spring! If you would like to receive information about sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please
email Crystal.
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Chamber 101
Interested in learning more about the Chamber or want to make the most of your membership? Join us for a lunch on Tuesday, February 12 and ask the questions you want to know about your Chamber membership.
Pre-registration is appreciated.
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Ambassador Corner
We plan to highlight the great work our ambassadors are doing throughout the month! Last week, our ambassadors braved the cold and snow for a wonderful and educational Business After Hours at Professional Therapy Services!
2019 Ambassadors
Chair Amanda Miller,
Better Banks
Vice Chair Brittany Fair,
MCB
Team Captain Rachel Berchtold,
Eli's Coffee
Team Captain Mauri Nace,
Heartland Bank
Team Captain Philip Schmidt,
Witzig Financial
Team Captain Randi Sorensen,
MCB
Julie Broyles,
Holiday Inn Express;
John Cirilli,
Better Banks;
Lisa Crocker,
Keller Williams Premier Realty;
Lee Gerrietts,
Keach Architectural Design;
Samantha Krantz;
MCB;
Nancy Evans,
em.bel.lish hair design LLC;
Jason Myers,
KBM Painting;
Austin Naumann,
CEFCU;
Heidi Peek,
Villas of Holly Brook;
John Sadowski,
Morton Buildings;
Steven Tyler,
Morton Buildings
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Local Trainings & Conferences
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February 7
Kuhl Insurance
No cost
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February 13
Pekin Public Library
No cost
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February 13
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center
No cost
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February 20
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center
$35/pp through February 9
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February 27
Peoria Civic Center
$120/pp through February 21
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February 28
Fondulac Bank
No cost
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Chamber Member Briefs & Events
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The Morton Public Library has a lot of great programming coming up.
Register today.
Morton Community Unit School District 709 was recently honored with the Advocacy Award for Outstanding Administration Engagement from Music for All, Inc. Congratulations, District 709!
The Morton Kiwanis Club is actively seeking members. If interested in learning more, contact Nancy at
tnt39@mtco.com
. The next event is the
Quarter Auction
on March 26!
Are you looking t
o expand internationally to maximize the benefits of Free Trade Agreements?
Beatriz Ramirez, Free Trade Agree
ment Specialist at Bradley University's Illinois SBDC International
Trade Center can provide recommendations for you on product classification, valuation, documentation,
and compliance detailing the export regulations. Contact Beatriz at 309-677-2996 or
bramirez@bradley.edu
Have a community event coming up? Make sure to share with the
Morton Magnet
- the PLaCE (formerly the Morton Tourism Association) community calendar!
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Morton Community Foundation News by Scott Witzig
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Scott Witzig announces the opening of the 2019 grant cycle and details the resources available to organizations interested in applying.
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Aaron Miller, Real Estate Broker
Ackerman Family Farms LLC
Alltrust Financial Management
Ameriprise Financial Services
Andris Family Dental LLC
Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc.
Barley, Craig
Benckendorf & Benckendorf P.C.
Better Banks
Binkley Jewelers
Birky, Merlin
Brandon Wood Retirement Community
Carius Dairy Queen
CMFS Inc.
Colby Natural Health
Country Financial
Crossroads Concrete Inc.
Crowne Realty LLC
Culver's of Morton
David W. Kinsinger DDS
Davies-McGrath Law Office P.C.
DSM-H LLC
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Great American Popcorn Co. of Morton
Grimm Brothers Trucking
Heartland Bank & Trust
Heartland Veterinary Clinic
Hometown Title Inc.
IT360, Inc.
J.J. Braker & Sons, Inc.
Jay Fox Insurance Agency
Jim Maloof Realtor
KBM Painting
Keach Architectural Design Inc.
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Kemp 208
Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club
Kitchen Designs by HCK
Knapp Johnson Funeral Home
Kuhl Insurance
Leaves 'n Beans Coffee
Lennie's Quality Meat Shop
Lettering Works
Lighthouse Buick GMC
Littlefield & Lovell Orthodontics
Lulu's on Main
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Markley's Pest Elimination Services
McDonald's of Morton
Menold Construction and Restoration
Mike Yordy Excavation & Land Improvement
Morton American Legion
Morton Audiology and Hearing Aid Center
Morton Buildings Inc.
Morton Collision Repair Inc.
Morton Community Unit School Dist. 709
Morton Dental Center
Morton Financial Services
Morton Neighbors
Morton's Best Storage LLC
OSF Center for Health - Morton
PC Doctor Computer Consulting
Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Potter's Alley
Pumpkin Place
PumpkinLand Community Events (PLaCE)
Pure Tranquility Massage Therapy
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc
RMH Foods
Schooners of Morton
Seasons Gastropub
Steel A Sign LLC
Stephens Electric
Sucré Sweets and Socials
Super Suds Laundry Center
Superior Water Systems
Synergetic Industries LLC
Tazewell Floor Covering
Tender Care Animal Hospital
The Center for Prevention of Abuse
The Iona Group and Float Learning
Thr3ads Ltd
Tremont Medical Arts
Tri County Cleaning Systems Inc.
Trillium Staffing Solutions
Village of Morton
Web Services, Inc.
Witzig Financial Services, LLC
Wm. Aupperle & Sons
Yamashin America, Inc.
Yinlun TDI LLC
Yordy, Jim
Zobrist Construction
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Morton Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council
415 W. Jefferson St., Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2491
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