IVAC Monthly Newsletter- Feb. 2022

Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce Monthly News Letter

February 2022

Message From The Director

Have you ever been to Engagement, Ohio? It's between Dayton and Marion...

Engagement with our members is what we love. As this monthly news letter continues to evolve we want to hear from you, what you like, what you don't like, what you want more of (cheesy dad jokes like the one above) and any other feedback. We are here to support you and your business so let us know how we can help.

Also, as part of our continued engagement efforts we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey and provide any feedback you can!

February has been busy for us at the chamber. We were able to get back to live events and had a great presentation from Jon Roberts with Marco on Cyber Security. Jesse Cavanaugh and his team hosted a wonderful evening at Deer Park Golf Course, and one of our newer members Mark Coons with Savvy Custom Tees shared information at our Connect Luncheon. We have been working on plans for our State of the Cities program in March as well as programs for later in the year that will be announced soon.

Penny and I look forward to engaging with all of you and serving in anyway we can!

All The Best,

Bill

Upcoming Events | March

March 9

Business Breakfast Seminar-

Senator Sue Rezin

Join us as Senator Rezin provides and update from Springfield on the programs she is working on for 2022.

March 10

After Hours Networking-

Perfectly Flawed @ The Auditorium Ballroom

Join us from 5:00PM until 7:00 PM at The Auditorium Ballroom to learn more about Perfectly Flawed and all the great work they are doing for our community

March 17

IVAC Connect-

Senior Watch Dog @ The Peru City Hall Community Room

Join us as Sandra Brown shares about her business and how they are impacting our community

March 18

Community Fun Night Drawdown and Casino Night @ Senica's Oak Ridge

Doors Open at 5:00pm

Feeling Luck?? Join us at this years annual drawdown and try your luck and winning up to $2,000. We will have music by Steve and Steve following dinner and casino themed games where you can earn tickets to enter our prize raffles.

March 31

State of the Cities 2022 @ Grand Bear Lodge 11:00-2:00

We have brought back our annual event that allows our community to hear from our local municipal leaders. For $30 you will be provided a plated lunch, the opportunity to hear about the vision for growth in our communities as well as get some questions answered.

Note Worthy Reads

Ever thought about teaching? Here is your Chance!

Dwayne Mentgen, LaSalle-Peru High School Director of the Area Career Center, has seen an increased need for educators, specifically in the Career and Technical Education area. Where many assume in order to teach you need to follow the traditional path of getting a bachelors, completing a teacher prep program and finishing student teaching hours Mr. Mentgen says there is an alternative route. The Provisional Certification allows a skilled person who has more than one year worth of experience in specific industries the ability to become and educator within the secondary education system.

Read the article from Mr. Mentgen HERE, and please consider sharing this potential for a rewarding career with anyone you think may have interest.

LanzaJet and Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partner to build an integrated Sustainable Fuels Plant in Illinois

This partnership will utilize carbon capture and sequestration, renewable energy, and other

innovative practices to bring lower-cost, low carbon-intensity sustainable aviation fuel,

renewable diesel, and other sustainable hydrocarbons to the global market and help accelerate

the decarbonization of various industries, including the tough to decarbonize aviation sector.

Full Article here

IVAC Creates Two IVCC Scholarships

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships at Illinois Valley Community College. The "IVAC Building Our Community Scholarship" and the "IVAC Leading Our Community Scholarship" will both be awarded starting this fall.

Read more here!

Members in the News

Eureka Savings Bank Michael Porter to Participate in St. Bladrick's Event

Michael Porter says he has participated in the event for over a decade and is happy to help every year. This year the event will take place on April 10th at the Utica Fire Station.

Kids with cancer need our support now more than ever. St. Baldrick’s is the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants, and the pandemic has slashed donations, slowing down the progress to find cures.

To donate to Michaels goal and to see the other participants visit the Illinois Valley Emergency Services St Balrdrick's Event page or CLICK HERE!

Heartland Bank dropping more than "Dimes" at LPHS Boys Basketball Game

Pictured right are Tammy Hammerich-Bacidore and Michelle King both with Heartland Bank presenting LPHS AD Dan Le with a check from their Score Basketball Program. Since the inception of this program, Score Football and their Spirit Debit Cards offering Heartland Bank has been able to donate $5367 to LP.

AWESOME JOB AND THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO!!

Luecke earns AWMA designation

Spencer Luecke, LPL Investment Advisor Representative with Witek Wealth Management in LaSalle IL has earned her Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation. As an AWMA Spencer has gained additional knowledge in taxes, estate planning, business retirement plans and overall be able to better address the unique needs of her clients.

CONGRATS SPENCER!

Welcome New Members

Welcome to our newest Chamber members! Click below to learn more about each new Member!

Illinois Valley AccuLabs, LLC

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