Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism Bureau
November 2023 Newsletter
|
|
|
A Word from the Director...
November is the month of Thanksgiving. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is beginning, and I wanted to pause and say how incredibly grateful I am for OUR phenomenal community. It was a new year for Erin and I and as you may assume there were changes and challenges that came about. The community’s outstanding support has ensured that we’re able to continue serving our business community into 2024 and beyond. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the incredible people who have helped our Chamber.
First, and foremost I want to thank our Board of Directors. These men and woman are volunteers from our business community who come together and share a passion for helping local businesses. They work their day jobs, but also help us with event planning and execution. Our Chamber Board members are Jared White, Ed Cicenas, Meghan Morge, Frances Jackson, Stephanie Torbert, Lance White, Koni Lovett, Mackenzie Larrick and Brad Barton.
Next would be our Haunted House volunteers. They work for weeks on end repairing, building, and cleaning. These people go above and beyond to make sure the Haunted House is safe and ready for our guests. Then, they work the weekends we are open as House Managers or Actors. Our volunteers are Steve Meade, Marian Brisard, Mike Brady, Jacob Brady, Dan Taylor, Grayson Mandrell, Dylan Jameson, James Mott, Janis Johnson, Caleb Smith, Skyler Hemmert, Lynne Long, Tyler Long, Jordon Sturgeon, Wilbur LeBlanc, Lorenzo Hagerty, Ariel Holmes, Krista Myers, Krystal Cicenas and Zander Cicenas. My apologies if I have forgotten anyone. We couldn’t do this without any of you!
Next, I’d like to thank our wonderful Chamber Members. From partnerships to sponsorships and beyond, our members are crucial in helping us support our local businesses. I’m excited to move into 2024 and for what we can accomplish moving forward together.
Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Erin Angel, our Administrative Support Specialist, here at the Chamber. She’s the voice you hear when you call our office, she’s the face you see when you visit and she’s a huge asset to our office. I, personally, would be lost without her.
There’s a lot that I am grateful for this season. Thank you all for supporting the Chamber, supporting each other, and supporting local businesses. Together, I know that there’s no limit to what we can accomplish!
~Janice
|
|
|
The 30th year of Clinton’s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House has come to a close. We’re proud to say that Terror on Washington Street Haunted House has become an annual tradition for many in Illinois. We welcomed almost 3700 people during the 8 nights we were open this year.
Our amazing, dedicated group of volunteers started in February at convention in St. Louis looking for new ideas for rooms, new props, costumes and make-ups tips and tricks. This year we actually started in July working on the house itself to make sure we could provide our guests with a safe, scary, and exciting visit. Not only do these volunteers help build and design themed rooms, but they also volunteer their time during the event as House Managers to make sure the event runs smoothly during each night of operation. A “HUGE” THANK YOU to each and every one of them.
An extra special Thanks goes out to these organizations who volunteered as actors during the event: Clinton High School Game Masters Club, Clinton High School Thespian Troup #3154, Clinton Venturing Crew Troop #2142, Outkast Softball Team Parents & Friends, and Prairieland Abate Group. Volunteers from Second Chance for Pets staffed our concession booth each night of operation. Each of these organizations will receive a donation for their hard work.
And last, but certainly not least, Thank You to our sponsors! Without their support, we would not be able to hold this annual fundraising event.
"Shadows in the Night" Website Sponsors
Sunset Inn & Suites | | Save-A-Lot
Dan Caulkins - State Representative | Mediacom
"We Dare You" Facebook Sponsors
Edward Jones: Kim O'Donohue, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones: Bryce Starkey, CFP © |
Edward Jones: Alec Martin, Financial Advisor | First State Bank & Trust | Taylor Abstract | Covenant Animal Clinic | First National Bank & Trust | Warner Hospital
"Unsolved Mystery" Room Sponsors
Big "D" Food & Liquor | Altorfer Ag | Watkins Jewelry | Heartland Bank & Trust
Celebrate Clinton Association
"Are You Afraid of the Dark" Portable Toilet Sponsors
Hale Mechanical | Clinton Family Dental | DeWitt Piatt County Health Department
Too Cute to Spook - Friendly Ghost Tour
Sweet Mae's Ice Cream
*****
|
|
|
 |
2023 Christmas Parade
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 2023 Christmas parade will kick off on Saturday, December 2nd, at 2:00pm.
Theme: Parade of Trees
Grand Marshall:
Marian Brisard
Retired Executive Director of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
|
|
|
|
Registration forms due to the Chamber office no later than November 10th.
Give us a call with any questions. 935-3364
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Meetings and Events |
|
|
Veterans Day
The Chamber office will be closed on Friday, November 10th.
Thanksgiving
The Chamber will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.
Downtown Clinton Festival of Trees
Saturday, November 25th 5:15pm
November Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ Noon
Call 217-935-3364 if you want to be
placed on the agenda.
|
|
|
**Looking Ahead**
Clinton's Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:00pm
Santa's House
Santa's House will open after the parade on December 2nd and be open December 9th, 16th and 23rd.
December Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, December 23rd, 2023 @ Noon
Call 217-935-3364 if you want to be
placed on the agenda.
Christmas
The Chamber will be closed on Friday,
December 22nd and Monday, December
25th.
Happy New Year 2024
The Chamber will close at noon on Friday, December 29th and re-open Tuesday, January 2nd, 2014.
|
|
|
|
Clinton Chamber’s Member Renewals
We’re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Members who renewed their dues during the month of
October 2023.
FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION
about these members on the Clinton Chamber of Commerce website at
www.clintonilchamber.com
VFW Post 4168
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
Love It Once More Thrift Store
AHW, LLC
DeWitt County Developmental Council
Edward Jones – Alec Martin
|
|
|
|
2023 Chamber Board
of Directors
Executive Board
Jared White Chamber President
Ed Cicenas Chamber Vice-President
Francis Jackson Chamber Treasurer
Meghan Morge Chamber Secretary
Board Members
Brad Barton
Koni Lovett
Mackenzie Larrick
Stephanie Torbert
Lance White
Grace Duke
Clinton High School Student Board Member
Chamber Staff
Janice Petersen Executive Director
Erin Angel Administrative Specialist
|
|
|
|
|
|
Do you want to know more about the Clinton Chamber
of Commerce’s
DUES PLUS Program?
Call us at 217-935-3364.
|
|
|
DUES PLUS BENEFITS:
- Monthly Business Card Ad in the Chamber Newsletter
-
Banner Ad Prominently Displayed on www.clintonilchamber.com
- Business Card Ad on Clinton Chamber Instagram & Facebook Pages
- More benefits coming soon.
|
|
|
|
Events & Happenings from our Members
Send us your flyer by the end of the month to be included in the next month's newsletter. Email: chamber@clintonilchamber.com
Click on each flyer to enlarge and print.
|
|
|
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
100 S. Center St., Suite 101 Clinton IL 61727
chamber@clintonilchamber.com 217-935-3364
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
