In This Issue - Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
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Volume 21 <strong>Issue</strong> 8<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
August 2013<br />
www.peoriachamber.org<br />
Report<br />
A publication <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
<strong>In</strong> <strong>This</strong> <strong>Issue</strong><br />
Hult Center for Healthy Living<br />
New Members<br />
...and more!
Welcome<br />
Bethesda Lutheran Communities (A)<br />
6217 W. Croyden Ave. <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61615<br />
P. 309.635.9971<br />
Lisa Potter<br />
www.bethesdalutherancommunities.org<br />
Hal Watkins Marine (A)<br />
13950 IL Rt 29, Pekin, IL 61554<br />
P. 309.348.3072<br />
Hal Watkins<br />
www.watkinsmarine.com<br />
Heaven on Earth (A)<br />
5201 W. War Memorial Suite 560, <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61615<br />
P. 309.691.5330<br />
Michelle Spurgeon<br />
www.peoriabridal.com<br />
So much more than just a florist. Focusing on weddings<br />
and special events. Rental products available.<br />
Family Video/Marco’s Pizza (B)<br />
708 W. Glen Ave. <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61614<br />
P. 309.691.0286<br />
Justin Bryant<br />
www.familyvideo.com<br />
DSM-H, LLC (A)<br />
499 Pierce St. Morton, IL 61550<br />
P. 309.989.2348<br />
Songo Dede<br />
www.dsmhconsulting.com<br />
Employee Size Code - (number <strong>of</strong> full-time equivalent<br />
employees in the tri-county area): (A) 1-10 (B) 11-25<br />
(C) 26-75 (D) 76-150 (E) 151-300 (F) 300+<br />
NEW<strong>Chamber</strong> Members!<br />
Personal Mobility (A)<br />
7611 N. Harker Drive, <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61615<br />
P. 217.241.1548<br />
Sarah Downey<br />
www.personalmobilityinc.com<br />
The Locker Room (A)<br />
112 SW Jefferson St. <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61602<br />
P. 309.713.3334<br />
Tabatha Waid<br />
www.facebook.com/thelockerroompeoria<br />
Food, drinks, and family friendly atmosphere. Home<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Create your own Menu, To-Go, Call Ahead,<br />
Catering available. Offers shuffleboard, darts, basketball,<br />
and more.<br />
Best Version Media (A)<br />
West <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61604<br />
P. 309.648.7658<br />
Scot Guariglia<br />
www.bestversionmedia.com<br />
We help businesses target the most affluent buyers<br />
in the marketplace by partnering with residents<br />
and HOAs to provide them with their own exclusive<br />
magazines.<br />
Edge by Chef Dustin Allen (A)<br />
5832 N. Knoxville Ave. <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61614<br />
P. 309.692.3343<br />
Dustin Allen<br />
www.edgeinpeoria.com<br />
Tom Sander Piano Service (A)<br />
116 Lexington Dr. Washington, IL 61571<br />
P. 309.745.9735<br />
Tom Sander<br />
www.sanderpianoservice.com<br />
Terminix <strong>In</strong>ternational (A)<br />
2110 W. Townline Rd, <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61615<br />
P. 309.692.0022<br />
Chad Adams<br />
www.terminix.com<br />
Potbelly Sandwich Shop (B)<br />
318 W Washington, East <strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61611<br />
P. 309.431.0017<br />
Jeff Ackerman<br />
www.potbelly.com<br />
Potbellly is a neighborhood sandwich shop featuring<br />
toasty warm sandwiches, soups, hearty salads, handdipped<br />
shakes, and live music.<br />
Fashionably Late (A)<br />
4450 N. Prospect Road C5, <strong>Peoria</strong> Heights, IL 61616<br />
P. 309.282.6209<br />
Amy Hedden<br />
www.facebook.com/fashionablylateconsignment<br />
New consignment shop in <strong>Peoria</strong> Heights featuring<br />
nearly new clothing, accessories, and home furnishings.<br />
Shopping at Fashionably Late is a relaxing and<br />
enjoyable experience with a boutique feel.<br />
Advertise with CityLink!<br />
• Eye-catching signage on bus exteriors<br />
• Half-wrap or Full-wrap options available<br />
• <strong>In</strong>terior signs reach CityLink passengers<br />
• Advertise in the quarterly Rider’s Guide<br />
Benefits <strong>of</strong> Transit Advertising<br />
CityLink buses travel daily using 58 vehicles over<br />
7,000 miles in a 74-plus square miles area. More<br />
than 3 million rides are provided each year. <strong>This</strong><br />
advertising reaches the consumer on the road with<br />
unrivaled traveling power.<br />
• You can’t zap it<br />
• You can’t ignore it<br />
• It can’t be turned <strong>of</strong>f like television or radio<br />
• Reaches car drivers and passengers<br />
• Large designs demand attention<br />
• Exclusivity in your space<br />
• Delivers to a varied audience<br />
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Call the CityLink Marketing Department at 309-679-8138<br />
www.ridecitylink.org
Ribbon<br />
Cuttings<br />
Marco’s Pizza opened in May at 708 W. Glen Ave<br />
in <strong>Peoria</strong>, right next to Family Video. Marco’s Pizza<br />
and Family Video have formed a unique partnership<br />
that will help them put 250 pizza restaurants next to their<br />
retail stores over the next 5 years.<br />
My Palette, <strong>In</strong>c. celebrated the launch <strong>of</strong> their new website www.<br />
usacommunityguides.com and their new chamber membership. USA<br />
Community Guides helps local businesses advertise, gives tips and advice on<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> topics from home improvement to everyday life topics. For more<br />
information please visit the website or call (309)966-1098.<br />
Gary Matthews, president <strong>of</strong> EM Properties, celebrated the June reopening <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peoria</strong> Marriott Pere Marquette Hotel along<br />
with Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman and CEO, and other key supporters. The 86-year-old hotel is roaring back after a<br />
$44 million renovation that pays tribute to its historic past while simultaneously <strong>of</strong>fering visitors modern amenities. Book your room now at <strong>Peoria</strong>Marriott.com.<br />
Piano Gallery <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peoria</strong>, the<br />
exclusive area dealer for Yamaha Pianos and Allen Church Organs, celebrated<br />
their one year anniversary at its 4640 N. Brandywine Drive, <strong>Peoria</strong> location.<br />
Matt and Larry Waldh<strong>of</strong>f, owners along with invited guest, Janet Dickerson;<br />
(President <strong>of</strong>: <strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Music Teacher Association) and <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Ambassadors are pictured. For more information on purchasing a piano,<br />
piano lessons, and our new FUN-LEARN-TO-PLAY-QUICK adult group piano<br />
lessons, visit www.startpianonow.com.<br />
Wildlife Prairie Park dedicated the Kim<br />
St. John Butterfly Habitat supported by<br />
Kim’s friends and family in her memory. Phil St. John, Molly Waller, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Development, and Lee Maki, Master Gardener cut the ribbon.<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Ribbon<br />
Cuttings are sponsored<br />
by Sam’s Club.<br />
www.samsclub.com<br />
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Hult Center for Healthy Living Featured Article<br />
The finest in fundraising, programing and servicing<br />
How does a small nonpr<strong>of</strong>it like the Hult Center for Healthy Living compete for<br />
the same dollar to support much needed programs and services to members<br />
<strong>of</strong> our community? We step up our game.<br />
<strong>In</strong> 2012, the Hult Center for Healthy Living saw an increase in services <strong>of</strong> 18% from the year before. We are<br />
excited to say we are on the same pace again in 2013. But we can’t continue to grow without the support<br />
<strong>of</strong> our giving business community, friends, neighbors and volunteers. The competition is fierce and we have<br />
accepted the challenge to <strong>of</strong>fer not only top notch programs and services, but to also fundraise and deliver<br />
events to remember as our way <strong>of</strong> saying thank you. We are going to have some fun these next couple <strong>of</strong> months.<br />
Upcoming<br />
EVENTS<br />
September 14 at Weaver Angus Farm for The Lobster Roast<br />
<strong>of</strong> Patti Bash with NFL Quarterbacks, Jim McMahon and Jeff<br />
George. We guarantee a night <strong>of</strong> laughter, amazement and<br />
fun with entertainment, local Roasters and many surprises<br />
throughout.<br />
September 28 for Recovery Walks! along the Proctor campus<br />
to celebrate recovery in motion one step at a time. Bring the<br />
whole family for a great afternoon.<br />
October 5 at <strong>Peoria</strong> Marriott Hotel Pere Marquette for A Night<br />
with the Hit King Pete Rose. Enjoy dinner, the largest live and<br />
silent sports auction and a chance to get up close and personal<br />
with Pete Rose himself.<br />
October 18 at Embassy Suites for Uncorked! the HOTTEST wine<br />
and food tasting in town. We’re bringing the Vegas night club<br />
to <strong>Peoria</strong> and will be partying like celebrities.<br />
For more information about our events, to get involved and learn more about our programs and services visit us at<br />
www.hulthealthy.org or 309.692.6650.<br />
Thursday, August 8<br />
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm<br />
411 W. Northmoor Road<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61614<br />
Tuesday, August 27<br />
7:45 am - 9:00 am<br />
4640 N Brandywine Dr.<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61614<br />
Business After Hours<br />
Business Before Hours<br />
Save the Date!<br />
Mark your calendars for the...<br />
2013 OSF Healthcare <strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Golf Outing<br />
Thursday,<br />
Sept. 19th<br />
Networking 101 and Speed Networking<br />
Monday, August 12<br />
3:00 pm<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />
100 SW Water Street<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong>, IL 61602<br />
Sponsored by
Justice Providers<br />
Leading <strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Lawyers<br />
Barry M. Barash Barash & Everett LLC Galesburg 309.341.6010 Agriculture; Bankruptcy: <strong>In</strong>div; Bankrupt/Workout: Commercial; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit<br />
Reynolds M. Everett, Jr. Barash & Everett LLC Galva 309.932.2001 Agriculture; Trust/Will/Estate<br />
A. Lou Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.3556 Family; Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; Work Comp<br />
Patricia C. Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.3556 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle Blower<br />
James R. Carter Carter Law Offices <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.673.3517 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; PI: Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Malpractice<br />
Daniel G. O'Day Cusack Gilfillan & O'Day <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.5282 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White Collar; Tax: <strong>In</strong>dividual<br />
J. Reed Roesler Davis & Campbell LLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.673.1681 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: Mgmt<br />
Ronald E. Halliday Doc Halliday, Attorney at Law <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.689.8982 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; Work Comp<br />
John S. Elias Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.6000 Close/Private Held Bus; Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate: Commercial; Tax: Business<br />
Robert M. Riffle Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.6000 Comm Lit<br />
James R. Grebe Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.1400 Agriculture; Elder; Gov't/Municipal/Lobbying/Admin; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Trust/Will/Estate<br />
Michael R. Hasselberg Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.1400 Family<br />
Kenneth M. Snodgrass, Jr. Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.1400 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; Work Comp<br />
Charles J. Urban Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.1400 Family<br />
Julie L. Galassi Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.688.9400 Employment: Employee; Military<br />
Eric E. Hasselberg Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held Bus; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential<br />
Karl B. Kuppler Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held Bus; Tax: <strong>In</strong>dividual; Trust/Will/Estate<br />
Charles M. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Finance<br />
Jeffrey B. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; PI: Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Malpractice; ADR: PI<br />
Nicholas J. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense<br />
Timothy L. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Construction; Gov't/Municipal/Lobbying/Admin; PI Defense: General<br />
Roger R. Clayton Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Health; Med-Mal Defense<br />
Brad A. Elward Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Civil Appellate<br />
Joseph G. Feehan Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; Transportation Defense<br />
Matthew S. Hefflefinger Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Transportation Defense; Toxic Torts Defense<br />
Stephen J. Heine Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Construction; PI Defense: General; Transportation Defense<br />
Bradford B. <strong>In</strong>gram Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Employee Benefits; Employment: Mgmt; Work Comp Defense<br />
Timothy W. Kirk Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Elder<br />
Lisa A. LaConte Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Health; Products Liability Defense; Toxic Torts Defense<br />
Christopher P. Larson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Class Action/Mass Tort Defense; Products Liability Defense; Toxic Torts Defense<br />
Rex K. Linder Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense<br />
James J. Manning Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Real Estate: Residential<br />
Gary D. Nelson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 <strong>In</strong>s/<strong>In</strong>s Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General<br />
David R. Sinn Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Mal Defense: Legal/Tech/Financial<br />
Craig L. Unrath Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Civil Appellate<br />
Craig S. Young Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.0400 Work Comp Defense<br />
Paul C. Estes Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General<br />
Jon S. Faletto Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 Environmental<br />
Rhonda J. Ferrero-Patten Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 <strong>In</strong>s/<strong>In</strong>s Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General; Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Mal Defense: Legal/Tech/Financial<br />
David E. Jones Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; Employment: Mgmt; Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liab Defense<br />
Douglass A. Marshall Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 Health<br />
Timothy J. Newlin Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.669.0163 PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense<br />
L. Lee Smith Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Criminal Appellate; Crim Defense: White Collar; Labor: Mgmt<br />
Theodore L. Eissfeldt Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Banking; Mergers & Acquisitions; Public Held Corp<br />
Michael D. Gifford Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt<br />
Timothy J. Howard Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Banking; Bankrupt/Workout: Commercial; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collections<br />
Michael R. Lied Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Immigration: Employment; Immigration: <strong>In</strong>dividual; Labor: Mgmt<br />
Tracy C. Litzinger Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt<br />
Thomas W. O'Neal Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.999.6341 Agriculture; Close/Private Held Bus; Comm Lit; Health<br />
Leonard W. Sachs Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: Mgmt<br />
Stephen M. Buck Husch Blackwell LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.4900 Comm Lit<br />
Kenneth R. Eathington Husch Blackwell LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.4900 Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential<br />
David L. Higgs Husch Blackwell LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.497.3223 Association/Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it; Close/Private Held; Employee Benefits; Tax: <strong>In</strong>dividual<br />
Brian W. Ruddell Husch Blackwell LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.497.3208 Association/Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it; Employee Benefits<br />
Jeffrey A. Ryva Husch Blackwell LLP <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.497.3210 Civil Appellate; Comm Lit<br />
Susan Dawson-Tibbits Johnson Bunce & Noble PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.691.9650 Elder<br />
Frederick A. Johnson Johnson Bunce & Noble PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.691.9650 Banking; Close/Private Held; Gov't/Municipal/Lobby/Admin; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: Residential<br />
James P. Johnson Johnson Bunce & Noble PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.691.9650 Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Finance; Real Estate: Tax; Tax: <strong>In</strong>dividual<br />
Kent A. Noble Johnson Bunce & Noble PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.691.9650 Elder; Trust/Will/Estate<br />
Edward R. Durree Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.3612 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; PI: Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Malpractice<br />
Arthur R. Kingery Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.3612 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; Work Comp<br />
Philip M. O'Donnell Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.3612 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General<br />
Steven A. Wakeman Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.3612 Family; Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General<br />
Patrick J. Jennetten Knell & Kelly LLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.655.1530 Work Comp Defense<br />
Stephen P. Kelly Knell & Kelly LLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.655.1530 Work Comp Defense<br />
Charles D. Knell Knell & Kelly LLC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.655.1530 Work Comp Defense<br />
Christopher P. Ryan Law Office <strong>of</strong> Christopher P Ryan <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.8020 Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General<br />
Jerold I. Horn Law Office <strong>of</strong> Jerold I Horn <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.676.2778 Trust/Will/Estate<br />
Thomas J. Penn, Jr. Law Offices <strong>of</strong> Thomas J Penn Jr <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.9332 Criminal Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White Collar<br />
Michael A. Fleming Michael A Fleming PC Law Offices <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.637.5002 Family Appellate; Family<br />
G. Edward Murphy Murphy & Dunn PC <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.691.3970 Family<br />
John P. Nicoara Nicoara & Steagall <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.6085 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; PI: General; PI: Transportation FELA/Maritime; ADR: PI<br />
Richard L. Steagall Nicoara & Steagall <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.6085 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee<br />
Theresa Rahe Hardesty Parker & Parker <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.673.0069 Adoption & Reproductive Technology<br />
Drew Parker Parker & Parker <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.673.0069 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Family; Personal <strong>In</strong>jury: General; PI: Pr<strong>of</strong>'l Malpractice<br />
Maximilian M. Prusak Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.4222 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; ADR: Personal <strong>In</strong>jury<br />
Joseph E. Winne Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.4222 Work Comp Defense<br />
Gregory A. Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense<br />
John F. Kamin Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 Work Comp Defense<br />
Michael A. Kraft Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 Close/Private Held Bus; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential<br />
Kevin M. Miller Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 Med-Mal Defense<br />
Laura A. Petersen Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 Health; Med-Mal Defense<br />
Matthew B. Smith Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1133 Health; Med-Mal Defense<br />
James D. Broadway Sorling Northrup <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.674.1144 Close/Private Held Bus; Comm Lit; Health; Real Estate: Commercial<br />
Thomas M. Henry The Elder Law & Social Security Disability Law Center <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.690.3355 Elder; Social Security Disability<br />
Joseph B. VanFleet VanFleet Law Offices <strong>Peoria</strong> 309.672.2200 Comm Lit; Construction; Creditor Rights/Comm Collections<br />
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Business<br />
Briefs<br />
The Business Briefs are an excellent marketing<br />
opportunity <strong>of</strong>fered to <strong>Chamber</strong> members. Submit items<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest to the editor at editor@peoriachamber.org.<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation must be received by the 10th <strong>of</strong> the month<br />
to be included in next month’s issue. All content subject to<br />
editorial review.<br />
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business moves<br />
Advanced Media Partners is excited<br />
to announce that Stephanie<br />
Blue has been named Production<br />
Director for the company and its<br />
four stations, 96.5 ESPN, 98.5<br />
KISS-FM, 99.9 WWCT and 101.1<br />
JACK-FM.<br />
Advanced Media Partners is<br />
pleased to announce that current<br />
WXRT staffer, Marc Alghini, has<br />
been named Program Director at<br />
WWCT-FM.<br />
G&D <strong>In</strong>tegrated welcomes Jeff<br />
Cohen as Vice President <strong>of</strong> their<br />
Transportation Division.<br />
Country <strong>In</strong>n & Suites <strong>Peoria</strong> at<br />
the Shoppes at Grand Prairie<br />
would like to congratulate Nicole<br />
Murphy on her promotion to General<br />
Manager.<br />
Crittenton Centers is pleased to<br />
announce Jennifer M. Orban as<br />
their new President & CEO.<br />
Amy Carlson has joined the Embassy<br />
Suites Hotel sales and catering<br />
team as Executive Meeting<br />
Manager.<br />
Easter Seals is proud to announce<br />
Shawn Gleason as the new Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>In</strong>formation Technology &<br />
Facilities.<br />
Easter Seals is pleased to name<br />
Jim Runyon as the Executive Vice<br />
President for Strategic <strong>In</strong>itiatives<br />
& Governmental Affairs, along<br />
with Kevin Dill as the Executive<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Operations.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Report (USPS-097-250) is<br />
the <strong>of</strong>ficial publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. It is published<br />
monthly at 100 SW Water Street, <strong>Peoria</strong>,<br />
IL 61602, phone: 309.676.0755. An annual<br />
subscription is $10. Periodical postage paid<br />
in <strong>Peoria</strong>, Illinois 61601 and additional<br />
mailing <strong>of</strong>fices. POSTMASTER - Send<br />
address changes to: The <strong>Chamber</strong> Report,<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, 100<br />
SW Water Street, <strong>Peoria</strong>, Illinois 61602.<br />
Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen’s<br />
partner Brad A. Elward was installed<br />
as the President <strong>of</strong> the Appellate<br />
Lawyers Association.<br />
The Illinois American Water’s<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> District is pleased to announce<br />
Lori Horstman has been<br />
named Production Superintendent.<br />
Susan G. Komen’s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
named Judith A. Salerno,<br />
M.D., M.S., as President and Chief<br />
Executive Officer.<br />
Scott Scrubhar has joined Northwestern<br />
Mutual as Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Development.<br />
The OSF Saint Francis Center for<br />
Occupational Health and Employee<br />
Wellness welcomes Eric T. Myers<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pekin as Client Representative.<br />
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center<br />
has named Rose Haisler, D.O<br />
as <strong>In</strong>terim Medical Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> <strong>Area</strong> EMS.<br />
Philippi-Hagenbuch <strong>In</strong>c. is<br />
pleased to announce the promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> Danette Hagenbuch<br />
Swank to President <strong>of</strong> <strong>In</strong>ternal<br />
Operations.<br />
Univeristy <strong>of</strong> Illinois College <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine announced Cheryl Colbenson,<br />
D.O. is resigning as <strong>Peoria</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> EMS Medical Director.<br />
Ai-Xuan Holterman, MD, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Surgery and Pediatrics, and<br />
a surgeon scientist at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Illinois College <strong>of</strong> Medicine<br />
at <strong>Peoria</strong> (UICOMP) recently<br />
was welcomed as a member into<br />
the exclusive American Surgical<br />
Association.<br />
The W. D. Boyce Council welcomes<br />
Kristin Krzeminski as the<br />
newest Unit Serving Executive in<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> and Marshall Counties.<br />
awards and recognition<br />
Beltone congratulates Dr. Rebecca<br />
Wood, Gayla Scott and the staff<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beltone <strong>of</strong> Central Illinois on<br />
being the recipients <strong>of</strong> Beltone’s<br />
Circle <strong>of</strong> Excellence Award<br />
Stephen J. Heine <strong>of</strong> Heyl, Royster,<br />
Voelker & Allen in <strong>Peoria</strong><br />
received the 2013 Distinguished<br />
Member Award from the Illinois<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Defense Trial Counsel<br />
(IDC).<br />
McGladrey LLP, was recently<br />
ranked No. 7 on Vault’s annual Accounting<br />
50 list.<br />
McGladrey Wealth Management<br />
LLC was recently ranked<br />
on Forbes’ annual Top 50 Wealth<br />
Managers list.<br />
Midstate College congratulates the<br />
students who received perfect attendance<br />
for the spring term.<br />
Midstate College congratulates the<br />
students who were on the Dean’s<br />
List for the spring term.<br />
Midstate College congratulates the<br />
students who graduated after the<br />
spring term.<br />
Northwestern Mutual congratulates<br />
Financial Representative,<br />
Douglas A. Shannon, CFPP, for<br />
becoming authorized by the Certified<br />
Financial Planner Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Standards <strong>In</strong>c. (CFP Board) to use<br />
the CFP® and CFP (with flame<br />
logo)® certification marks in accordance<br />
with CFP Board certification<br />
requirements.<br />
Northwestern Mutual congratulates<br />
Josh Waite, a wealth management<br />
advisor, on receiving the<br />
company’s Top Producer Award<br />
based on an outstanding year <strong>of</strong><br />
helping clients achieve financial<br />
security.<br />
OSF Healthcare System, for the<br />
second year in a row, has been<br />
recognized as one <strong>of</strong> the nations’s,<br />
MOST WIRED, according<br />
to the results <strong>of</strong> the 2013 Most<br />
Wired Survey released in the July<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> Hospitals & Health Networks<br />
magazine.<br />
Staybridge Suites was recently<br />
recognized as a Top-Performing<br />
Business on TripAdvisor by receiving<br />
the 2013 Certificate <strong>of</strong> Excellence.<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Illinois College <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine at <strong>Peoria</strong> (UICOMP)<br />
Steven L. Thornton, M.D., Assistant<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Clinical Psychiatry,<br />
on receiving the Leonard Tow<br />
Humanism in Medicine Award.<br />
The W. D. Boyce Council, Boy<br />
Scouts <strong>of</strong> America recognized<br />
LaColis and Sharon Reed for their<br />
efforts to ensure the Scouting program<br />
is available for at-risk youth<br />
in the <strong>Peoria</strong> area at the annual<br />
Whitney M. Young Celebration.<br />
news<br />
CIAN <strong>In</strong>c. proudly sponsored the<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> Chiefs’ July 4th Salute to<br />
the USA game.<br />
Courtyard Estates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peoria</strong> resident<br />
Lyle Sparks, a WWII veteran,<br />
had the opportunity to accompany<br />
100 fellow veterans on the<br />
Greater <strong>Peoria</strong> Honor Flight. <strong>This</strong><br />
flight was put together solely by<br />
donations to honor those who<br />
fought for our country.<br />
Courtyard Estates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peoria</strong> is<br />
pleased to announce their winner<br />
for $100 Haddad’s Market’s<br />
Shopping Spree drawing, Ralph<br />
Stanwise from West <strong>Peoria</strong>.<br />
Easter Seals received a $35,000<br />
grant from the Ameren Corporation<br />
Charitable Trust through the<br />
Ameren Cares program in support<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Autism Spectrum Disorders<br />
(ASD) Diagnostic Clinic.
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Easter Seals received an Opportunity<br />
Grant from the Community<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> Central Illinois,<br />
providing funding for Easter Seals<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff members to attend<br />
DSM-5 training in <strong>Peoria</strong>.<br />
Easter Seals is pleased to announce<br />
continued grant support<br />
from the Heart <strong>of</strong> Illinois United<br />
Way in support <strong>of</strong> three Autismrelated<br />
programs.<br />
PPG AD<br />
The Illinois Department <strong>of</strong> Human<br />
Services will transition management<br />
<strong>of</strong> Child & Family Connections<br />
– Region 14 to Easter Seals.<br />
The <strong>In</strong>stitute <strong>of</strong> Physical Medicine<br />
(IPMR) is excited to announce<br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> their adult<br />
day service at an additional location<br />
in Morton.<br />
Midstate College is happy to announce<br />
that between now and<br />
August 16th, the twenty-five dollar<br />
application fee for entrance<br />
into its institution will be waived<br />
for applicants who are on unemployment.<br />
McGladrey LLP has released their<br />
survey results, within the 2013 Mc-<br />
Gladrey Manufacturing and Distribution<br />
Monitor report, concerning<br />
<strong>In</strong>dustrial Sector Sees Regulation,<br />
Health Care Reform and Other<br />
Policy <strong>Issue</strong>s as Threats to Recovery.<br />
Renée Draves, Executive General<br />
Manager <strong>of</strong> Staybridge Suites<br />
represented the Extended Stay<br />
segment <strong>of</strong> the industry at the<br />
American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
(AH&LA) Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
meeting.<br />
Dr. John Vozenilek, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Simulation for the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Illinois College <strong>of</strong> Medicine at<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> (UICOMP) and Chief Medical<br />
Officer at the Jump Trading<br />
Simulation & Education Center,<br />
was named recipient to the Duane<br />
and Mary Cullinan Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship<br />
in Simulation Outcomes.<br />
Business pr<strong>of</strong>essional?<br />
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<strong>In</strong>troduce yourself!<br />
The Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals Organization<br />
<strong>of</strong> Greater <strong>Peoria</strong><br />
is for those dedicated to<br />
advancing their pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
careers. YPGP members see a<br />
panoramic view <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peoria</strong><br />
area by networking at social<br />
events, interacting with relevant<br />
community leaders, meeting<br />
others with similar interests,<br />
learning about important issues<br />
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° Impact the <strong>Peoria</strong> area’s quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
° Learn first-hand about important issues in the<br />
<strong>Peoria</strong> area.<br />
Westaff is excited to announce<br />
their name change from Westaff<br />
to SelectRemedy.<br />
Wheels O’ Time Museum is participating<br />
in the Blue Star Program<br />
for active military personnel<br />
through Labor Day. The Science<br />
Treasure Hunt for Grades 1 through<br />
8 ends in September for this year.<br />
Connect with over 400 like-minded young<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals by joining or renewing today!<br />
Rachel Wadle<br />
rwadle@peoriachamber.org<br />
309.495.5974<br />
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