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Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauJuly 2019 Newsletter
Dan Caulkins, State Representative 101st District District Office:
715 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521Website: www.dancaulkins.com
217.876.1968 Save-A-Lot Food Store
205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727217.935.3618
C & P Custom Printing8238 Old Silo, Clinton, IL 61727
Website: www.candpcustomprinting.comPhone: 847.780.7119
Bayer U.S. - Crop Science, Monsanto Company14901 Asgrow Road, Farmer City, IL 61842
Website: www.bayer.comPhone: 309.928.9445
Allstate - John Lambert303 S. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Email: [email protected]: 217.651.4645
DeWitt County Children’s Advocacy100 S. Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727
Email: [email protected] Phone: 309.888.5656
Tradewind Energy, Inc.705 North Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.tradewindenergy.com
Phone: 847.909.8579Calvert Funeral Homes
201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www. calvertmemorial.com
217.935.3166
DeWitt County Human Resource CenterEncore Development Services & Thrift Store
10840 IL 10, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.encoreservices.org
Services: 217.935.2218 Thrift Store: 217.935.7043Exelon / Clinton Power Station8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL 61727
Website: www.exeloncorp.com 217.937.4205
DOVE, Inc. of DeWitt County803 W. Leander Street, Clinton, IL 61727
Website: www.doveinc.orgDove, Inc office: 217.935.6619
RSVP: 217.935.2241Domestic Violence: 217.935.6072
Sunset Inn & Suites100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.sunsetinnandsuites.com
217.935.4140If you’re a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce,
you can be part of the 150% Club! Just renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate. ROI: You will receive the following ADDED benefits:
- 1 Extra Chamber Scoop Newsletter Insert - Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop Newsletter- Banner Ad on the Chamber Website clintonilchamber.com
150%CLUB
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364
It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.
NEWSLETTER INSERTSAs a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, your benefits include submitting your business’ event or promotionalflyer that will be included in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.Members may utilize this member benefit up to four times a year.The newsletter is available 24 / 7 on the Chamber’s website. Ifyou have questions about this offer, please call the Chamber officeat 217-935-3364. Please email your .pdf insert(s) to us at [email protected] deadline to submit an insert is the 25th of each month.
CITY OF CLINTON CLEAN-UPArea Disposal and the City of Clinton Clean-Up continues
through the month of July. Go to City Hall for a FREE voucher.One voucher per household. Must have a Driver’s License orValid ID with current address proving residency. Items must beloaded and unloaded at Area Disposal, 9550 Heritage Road, Clinton. There is no assistance to unload or dump at Area Disposal.
SEE INSERT IN THIS NEWSLETTERInfo: 217-935-6552 or 217-935-5652
Items you Can Drop-OffDoors & Windows
Mattresses & Bed FramesFurniture
Carpet & Wood Scraps (Bundled)Construction Debris
New Visitor Guide for theAbraham Lincoln National Heritage Area
The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area recently released the 2nd annual Visitor Guide which highlights Looking for Lincoln Gateway Communities, Signature Events, andMajor Attractions in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. Clinton and DeWitt County, along with Sunset Inn & Suites and theC.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum are featured in theguide. BONUS: You can pull the Passport to Your National ParksPassport Guide out of this brochure to begin your own stamp collection! Inside the guide is a listing of all 48 locationsoffering passport stamps, including Clinton’s own C.H. MooreHomestead DeWitt County Museum, McLean County Museum ofHistory and David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, and the MaconCounty History Museum in Decatur. This guide can be picked up atthe Clinton Chamber of Commerce office, Vespasian Warner PublicLibrary, or can be viewed online at:
www.lookingforlincoln.com/pdfs/LFL_visitorguide_web.pdf
CALENDAR OF EVENTSClinton’s 4th of July Events Sponsored by Celebrate Clinton AssociationThursday, July 4 - 4TH OF JULY FESTIVALMR. LINCOLN’S SQUARE, DOWNTOWN CLINTON, ILFriday, July 5 at 9:15pm - FIREWORKSSouthwest Edge of ClintonCelebrate Clinton continues to accept donations year-round.
Clinton Chamber Office Closed July 4, 2019Lincoln Heritage Committee of DeWitt CountyThursday, July 18, 2019 @ 3pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton
Clinton Chamber’s July Board MeetingMonday, July 22, 2019 @ 12:00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, ClintonContact us at 935-3364 if you wish to be placed on the agenda.
Music on Main & CenterSaturday, July 27, 2019 • 7:00pm featuring BRUSHVILLESponsored by Snapper’s Bar & GrillMr. Lincoln’s Square, Downtown Clinton, IL
Looking Ahead . . . . .Razzle Dazzle Good Times ParadeSaturday, August 3, 2019 @ 10:00amClinton’s Terror on Washington Street Haunted Housewill have an entry in the Decatur Celebration’s parade.
Clinton Chamber’s August Board MeetingMonday, August 26, 2019 @ 12:00pm Clinton Chamber Office, 100 S Center Street, Suite 101, ClintonContact us at 935-3364 if you wish to be placed on the agenda.
Farm Progress ShowAugust 27-29, 2019 (Tuesday thru Thursday)Richland Community College Progress City, Decatur, ILTickets available for purchase NOW at the DeWitt County Farm Bureau office. Tickets for one-day admissionare $15 each, a savings of $5 from the price at the gate.
“Like” Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/visitclintonil
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364
It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauJuly 2019 Newsletter . Page 2
2019 CLINTON CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Byron Conner, Chamber PresidentClintonia Eagle Theater
Gabe Goldsmith, Chamber Vice-PresidentExelon Generation / Clinton Power Station
Paul Skowron, Chamber TreasurerWarner Hospital & Health Services
Janell Baum-Thomas, Chamber SecretaryDeWitt County Farm Bureau
Brad BartonClinton Ace HardwareStephanie TorbertDeWitt Savings Bank
Joshua ShofnerFirst National Bank & Trust Company
Jason FrantzJason Frantz / State Farm Insurance
John OliverRichland Community College
& Clinton Higher Education Center Chamber Staff
Marian Brisard, Executive DirectorLacy Phelps, Marketing Coordinator & Tourism
While the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, various information follows that is via a third party and should be used at your own discretion. Information is subject to change, without notice, and if interested in any of the information included in this edition, you should contact that group, business, or organization directly.
WelcomeNew Chamber Members
YOUR BUSINESS’ NAME
SHOULD BE HEREFind out more about
membership on our website at www.clintonilchamber.com
or call us today at 217-935-3364
TOUR DEWITT Clinton’s Tour DeWitt took place on June 29, 2019. 194 riders
rode in this year’s event on an extremely hot day. Starting at theClinton United Methodist Church, riders had four different routesaround DeWitt County to choose from: Weldon Springs State Park,Clinton (9 miles), Syngenta, Wapella (22 miles), Wagon WheelPumpkin Farm, Clinton (40 miles), and Circle Park, Farmer City (62miles). A donation for $5,100.00 will be made to Child ProtectionNetwork. The date for next year’s ride has been scheduled for June27, 2020. Find out more information on the Facebook page or onlineat http://tourdewitt.weebly.com
THANKS to these Sponsors:Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine Services
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauClinton Family DentalDecatur Bicycle ShoppeEMC Photography
Exelon Generation/Clinton Power StationFarmer City Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Village of ClintonMarco Liquid Fertilizer
Peterson Insurance Services, Inc.State Bank of Lincoln
Photo Courtesy of Axyl: a media & design company
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364
It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauJuly 2019 Newsletter . Page 3
CLINTON CHAMBER of COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING RECAP
The Clinton Chamber's annual golf outing was held on June 25, 2019.Clinton Country Club has a beautiful golf course, and we are blessedto have the use of the facility for the Chamber's annualfundraising event. Special thanks to the outing committee: ByronConner, Jason Frantz, Gabe Goldsmith, Stephanie Torbert, JohnOliver, Lacy Phelps, and Marian Brisard. The outing stats were asfollows:
First State Bank of Bloomington/Heyworth1st Place Team
Baum Chevrolet Buick2nd Place Team
Covenant Animal Clinic / Harrold Financial ConsultingLast Place Team
Longest Drive on Hole #1 - Bryce LynchLongest Putt on Hole #2 - Danika Mulcahy
Closest to Pin on Hole #4 - Ryan DaltonClosest to White Line on Hole #5 - Shawn Evans
Closest to 100 Yard Marker on Hole #6 - Nate DouglasLongest Putt on Hole #7 - Ryan Utterback
RAFFLE & GAMEWINNERS WERE:Brian Ash - Cash Pizza Box
Logan Woolridge - White Sox Tickets Ryan Dalton - Cubs Tickets
Colby Schwarze - Cubs Cooler & Deck of CardsChris Byers - Cardinals Cooler & Deck of Cards
Dorothy Harrold - Bose Soundlink Wireless HeadphonesTaylor Abstract - Mediacom Business Basket
Mike Carter - Warner Hospital Physical Therapy Cooler ChallengeA BIG THANK YOU to the 21 TEAMS PARTICIPATING:
Altorfer, Inc.Alta Farms Wind Project II
Baum Chevy BuickState Farm / Jason Frantz
Covenant Animal Clinic / Harrold Financial ConsultingDouglas DodgeTaylor & Lynch
Warner Hospital & Health ServicesFirst State Bank of Bloomington/Heyworth
Taylor Abstract CompanyArea Disposal
State Bank of LincolnUtterback Real Estate
Peterson Insurance Services, Inc.Advanced Rehab & Sports MedicineChris Irwin - Country FinancialSteve Allen - Country Financial
Ace HardwareAAK Mechanical, Inc.
First National Bank & Trust CompanyDeWitt County EMS
Also, thanks to these businesses who sponsored a hole or donated an item for the Clinton Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing:
Clinton Country ClubEdward Jones - Kristin JacksonAxyl: a media & design companyEdward Jones - Bryce StarkeyExelon / Clinton Power Station
DeWitt Savings Bank State Farm - Jason FrantzPaul Davis RestorationClintonia Eagle Theater
Schwarze Excavating & TruckingDeWitt County EMSMediacom Business
WHOW / WEZC / dewittdailynews.comWarner Hospital & Health Services Physical Therapy
All team pictures are on the Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Congratulations to First State Bank of Bloomington/Heyworth for winning 1st Place at the Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce 2019 Golf Outing.
Team Members: Nate Sams, Jason Stevens, & Brandon Holtz
Gun Raffle Winner AnnouncedSteve Coppenbarger was the lucky winner in the
Clinton Chamber of Commerce's 6th Annual Gun Raffleheld on June 25th at the golf outing. The Henry Frontier Lever 22 Rifle
will be presented to Mr. Coppenbarger by Clyde Haas, The Firearms Trading Post,
who provided the FFL Services for this raffle.
Congratulations to Baum Chevrolet Buick for winning 2nd Place at the Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce 2019 Golf Outing.
Team Members: Josh Gardner, Shawn Evans, CJ Hawkins, & Logan Woolridge
Congratulations to Covenant Animal Clinic /
Harrold Financial Consultingfor securing the
Last Place once again at the Clinton Illinois Chamber ofCommerce 2019 Golf Outing.
Team Members: Mark & Sue Sterr and Jim & Dorothy Harrold
Clinton Chamber’sMember Renewals
We’re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Members who renewed their dues during the month of June, 2019.
Snappers Bar & Grill303 S. Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727
https://www.snappersclinton.com
217-935-8515
2 Doors Down Brewery & Brew Pub112 N. Warner Court, Clinton, IL 61727
https://www.facebook.com/2DoorsDownBrewery/
217-570-0776
American Legion Post #103219 N. Elizabeth Street, Clinton, IL 61727
https://crangbennett.wixsite.com/clintonil
217-935-5183
Clinton Family Dental321 Illini Drive, Clinton, IL 61727
https://www.clinton-dentist.com
217-935-5397
Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine422 West White Street, Clinton, IL 61727
http://www.advrehab.com
217-937-5224
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITT • www.clintonilchamber.com
THANK YOU for your confidence in the Clinton Chamber of Commerce!
WHERE: Warner Wellness Center, 422 W White, ClintonWHEN: July 9, 2019 @ 5:30pm
RSVP to Mykenzie at 217-935-9571 ext. 3457or email [email protected]
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Job Fair
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Hosted by: Workforce Investment Solutions
Sponsored by: Representative Sue Scherer
Wednesday September 11, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
K.C. Hall Decatur, IL
More information to follow
Do You Like Video Gaming?Visit us in Clinton!
Abagail, Inc. / Stone’s End1520 E. South StreetClinton, IL 61727217-935-6006
Big D Food & Liquor512 W. Van Buren StreetClinton, IL 61727217-935-2443
Fraternal Order of Eagles220 N. Center StreetClinton, IL 61727217-935-2703
Snapper’s Bar & Grill304 South Side SquareClinton, IL 61727217-935-8515
Sunset Inn & Suites100 Sunrise CourtClinton, IL 61727217-935-4140
Two Doors Down Brewery112 Warner CourtClinton, IL 61727217-570-0776
Breaker’s Bar & Grill211 E. Adams StreetClinton, IL 61727217-935-6503
Discount Tobacco, Inc.57 Cedar SquareClinton, IL 61727217-935-2333
Faye’s Place512 E. Van Buren Street
Clinton, IL 61727217-935-8002
Mach 1303 W. Van Buren Street
Clinton, IL 61727217-398-7500
Minit Mart12 Kelli Court
Clinton, IL 61727217-935-0660
Wishbone Bar & Grill1020 State Rt. 10 WestClinton, IL 61727217-935-8800
Whitney’s Cove10489 Jemima RoadClinton, IL 61727217-935-3880
Tourist Information: 217-935-3364100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727
www.clintonilchamber.com