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D I X O N A R E A C H A M B E R<br />
O F C O M M E R C E &<br />
I N D U S T R Y<br />
S P E C I A L<br />
P O I N T S O F<br />
I N T E R E S T :<br />
� Now taking<br />
reservations<br />
to host<br />
2011 BABs<br />
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� Free<br />
Webinars<br />
Offered<br />
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I N S I D E<br />
T H I S I S S U E :<br />
New<br />
Members<br />
New<br />
Ambassadors<br />
Member<br />
<strong>News</strong><br />
Schedule <strong>of</strong><br />
Events<br />
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<strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Focus...<br />
V O L U M E 1 2 4 , I SMS AU YE 20 05 1 0<br />
We are pleased to report the 2010 <strong>Chamber</strong> Gala and its “Diamond Surprise”<br />
were a huge success.<br />
This was the result <strong>of</strong> many donations from our <strong>Chamber</strong> Members...donations <strong>of</strong> time,<br />
talents and expertise, donations <strong>of</strong> cash, auction items, desserts and drink trays. Thank you<br />
all so much. We appreciate your support. The event wouldn’t have been nearly as successful<br />
without everyone’s help, participation and ideas.<br />
We would like to give a very sincere and appreciative thank you to the committee members<br />
and volunteers for all their hard work and perseverance in handling the multiple tasks associ-<br />
ated with our Gala. We commend their commitment to completing a huge task in a most<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional and efficient manner while also working their full time jobs.<br />
We would especially like to express our gratitude to our <strong>Chamber</strong> Member <strong>Business</strong>es<br />
who have allowed their employees the time to volunteer for our 2010 <strong>Chamber</strong> Gala.<br />
These volunteers promote our community in a most positive way as a better place to live,<br />
work and play. We were lucky to have them on our team.<br />
Here is a list <strong>of</strong> our Gala volunteers:<br />
Gala Chair and Acquisitions Chair—Joann Sheridan, Sterling Federal Bank<br />
Reservations Chair—Tim Broos, KSB Hospital<br />
Invitations Chair and Decorations Chair—Emily Vivian <strong>of</strong> Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger & Lee<br />
Publicity Chair and Event Photographer—Patti Balayti, Comcast Spotlight<br />
Greeters—Connie Clayton, KSB Hospital; and Shirley Speer, Tangibles<br />
Decorations—Kathy Marine and Deb Shaw, both <strong>of</strong> The First National Bank in Amboy<br />
Reservations—Rick Curia, Ken Nelson Auto Group; Julie Brady, Sterling Federal Bank;<br />
RJ Gabaldon, Greensfield Investment Group; Vicky Turner, Jim Burke Realtors; and Joni<br />
Ehnen, HB Wilkinson Title Company<br />
Acquisitions—Will Yount, Yount Insurance Services; Michael Clark, WSDR, WSSQ, & WZZT;<br />
Melissa Glessner, US Bank; Tessa Smice and Kourtnee White, both <strong>of</strong> Sterling Federal Bank;<br />
Tad Kerr, ComEd Energy Services; and Deb Trancoso, BorgWarner<br />
Auctioneer—Kevin Considine, Burke Realty<br />
Valet and Coat Check—SVCC Phi Theta Kappa<br />
Please also take a look at the full list <strong>of</strong> Gala sponsors and contributors beginning<br />
on page 5 <strong>of</strong> this newsletter.
Openings on BAB Schedule<br />
We’re already accepting reservations<br />
to host BAB in 2011.<br />
What’s involved? Hosts must provide a place for<br />
the BAB, refreshments, and prizes for the business<br />
card drawing. Co-hosting is an option for those<br />
members who aren’t sure whether they want to<br />
do it all on their own. Ask for a copy <strong>of</strong> our BAB<br />
Policy for complete BAB sponsorship information.<br />
To schedule a <strong>Business</strong> After <strong>Business</strong>, call the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, 815-284-3361, to reserve a month.<br />
A refundable reservation fee <strong>of</strong> $150.00 is required.<br />
Reservations are accepted up to two years in<br />
advance -- first come, first served.<br />
Want to Host the November 2010 BAB?<br />
November is the only month still available this year.<br />
(November 18 is the recommended date because<br />
our normal date, the second Thursday <strong>of</strong> the month,<br />
is Veterans Day.)<br />
If your business is interested in hosting, call the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at 815-284-3361.<br />
Rock River Sweep.org invites you to:<br />
Rock River Sweep 2010<br />
(A river clean-up)<br />
Saturday, July 31, 2010<br />
The 1st annual Great Rock River Sweep is a Rock River<br />
clean-up to be conducted in each and every community<br />
along the river for its entire 285 miles reaching from<br />
Horicon, Wisconsin to Rock Island, Illinois simultaneously on<br />
one Saturday morning and you are invited to participate.<br />
Organizations, groups, clubs, businesses, and individuals<br />
are encouraged to volunteer to fill the positions <strong>of</strong> 'Section<br />
Coordinator' in each community along the river.<br />
Rock River Sweep.org is a grass roots, not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organi-<br />
zation dedicated to preserving the health and ecosystem <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rock River and its tributaries in Wisconsin and Illinois by<br />
partnering the communities along its banks into a unified,<br />
volunteer effort <strong>of</strong> river revitalization and annual clean-ups.<br />
For more information, visit www.rockriversweep.org.<br />
Submitted by: Frank Masterman, Founder<br />
Rock River Sweep.org<br />
Catfish Tournament<br />
Returns to <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
The Cabelas KingKat Catfish Tournament will be held<br />
on June 11th and 12th in <strong>Dixon</strong> Illinois. The tournament<br />
is made possible by the financial support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
Tourism and Kodiak Outdoor Sports.<br />
Seminars and check-in is on Friday June 11st at Kodiak<br />
Outdoor Sports and the tournament begins on June<br />
12th. If you have questions or need an application<br />
contact Dave Rodebaugh at 815 284-3075 or see<br />
www.kingkatusa.com.<br />
Great music and food will be available at the Bean<br />
Blossom parking lot on River Road downtown <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
from 6pm sponsored by <strong>Dixon</strong> Tourism. Admission is<br />
$3 per person. The <strong>Dixon</strong> Lions Club will be holding<br />
their 50/50 drawing to benefit local projects. Drinks and<br />
food will be available for purchase. Entertainment will<br />
be provided by the "Rocksters" from 8:30pm. Come on<br />
down and join the fun.<br />
For a brochure or additional information contact the<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Welcome Center at 815 284-3496 or email<br />
info@discoverdixon.com.<br />
Sarah Smith, Cloud 9<br />
Kathy Yount, Century 21 Alliance<br />
Wendy Willett, ComEd<br />
Tom Rich, Borg Warner<br />
Gene Elliott, Gene & Tere Travel<br />
March BAB Raffle Winner<br />
Bonnie O’Connell, Heritage Square<br />
P VA OG LE U2M E 1 2 4 ,<br />
Source: discoverdixon.org<br />
Lincoln Highway Association<br />
National Conference comes to <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> will be the site <strong>of</strong> the June 22 - 26, 2010<br />
Lincoln Highway Association National Conference.<br />
The conference will feature bus tours <strong>of</strong> historial<br />
sites, speakers, banquets, a book and collectibles sales<br />
room, an art show, a cruise night, a special visit by<br />
President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and much<br />
more!<br />
Source: www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Card Drawing Winners<br />
April BAB
Save the Date !<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s<br />
25th Annual<br />
Golf Outing<br />
Thursday<br />
July 22, 2010<br />
Timber Creek Golf Club<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Ambassadors Update...<br />
New <strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> extends a warm welcome to three new Ambassadors —<br />
Sarah Smith, Cloud 9<br />
Michelle Knight, Nicklaus Financial Services<br />
Kim Hvarre, Hospice <strong>of</strong> the Rock River Valley<br />
What do the Ambassadors do?<br />
dezine<br />
This group consists <strong>of</strong> about 30 volunteers from our membership. They meet monthly and function as<br />
a public relations and good-will arm <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>. Ambassadors welcome new <strong>Chamber</strong> members at<br />
ribbon cuttings and open houses, serve as hosts at <strong>Chamber</strong> programs, and provide assistance at events<br />
held by the <strong>Chamber</strong> as well as other organizations like the Petunia Festival and <strong>Dixon</strong> Main Street.<br />
Want to become an Ambassador?<br />
We welcome . . . this new<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Member:<br />
Sandy Schuler, Owner<br />
715 North Dement Avenue<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong>, IL<br />
815-284-2084<br />
Graphic Design<br />
If you are interested in receiving information about joining the <strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassador group,<br />
simply contact the Ambassador President Kristine VanQuathem at 815-284-2029 or call the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fice at 815-284-3361.<br />
P VA OG LE U3M E 1 2 4 ,
Member <strong>News</strong>...<br />
Staff is Certified<br />
Travel Consultants would like to announce that Lori<br />
Anderson, Andrea Canas and Pamela Newton have<br />
completed the Sandals/Beaches 2010 workshop in<br />
Rockford on April 21st.<br />
This program is done on a yearly basis to certify travel<br />
agents as "Certified Sandals and Beaches Specialist.<br />
Please call Travel Consultants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong> at 815-284-<br />
6681 or visit them at 735 N. Galena Ave for more<br />
information on Sandals and Beaches resort.<br />
Submitted by: Andrea Canas, Travel Consultants<br />
Customer Service Award goes to<br />
Majeski Motors staff member<br />
Majeski Motors, a member <strong>of</strong> both the <strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and<br />
the Sauk Valley <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, received<br />
recognition recently. Dan Danreiter <strong>of</strong> Majeski Motors<br />
was the recipient <strong>of</strong> a Customer Service Award as<br />
described in the photo and article shown below.<br />
Congratulations to Dan and to Majeski Motors.<br />
Source: Sauk Valley <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s May 2010 newsletter<br />
Free Webinars Offered to<br />
Improve Your Bottom Line<br />
What better way to learn about and identify methods<br />
to control and reduce the cost <strong>of</strong> substance abuse than<br />
by attending FREE webinars that will show the link<br />
between ILLICIT DRUG USE and your healthcare and<br />
Drug Testing:<br />
How You CAN Lawfully Discriminate!<br />
Tuesday, May 18 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Fee: Free<br />
Presented by: Jeffrey A. Risch,<br />
Partner, SmithAmundsen LLC<br />
Reasonable Suspicion for Drug Testing<br />
Tuesday, May 25 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Fee: Free<br />
Submission requests for “Member <strong>News</strong>” are accepted in written format only, preferably by e-mail. The<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> reserves the right to edit submissions due to staff, time and space limitations. Member news is<br />
available only on a first-come, first-served rotating basis. Our e-address: vcdchamber@dsl.essex1.com<br />
P VA OG LE U4M E 1 2 4 ,<br />
workers’ compensation costs, as well as other expenses<br />
associated with substance abuse?<br />
Register TODAY for the Illinois <strong>Chamber</strong>’s FREE<br />
webinars. If you have questions or want more informa-<br />
tion about the Drug-Free Illinois Workplace Program<br />
(DFIWP) or the webinars, call 217-522-5512 Ext 226.<br />
The overview <strong>of</strong> Drug issues that effect the workplace,<br />
focusing on distractive and destructive<br />
behaviors and proper documentation.<br />
Instructor: Dave <strong>Chamber</strong>s,<br />
Prairie Management Institute, Inc.<br />
Multi-State Drug Testing:<br />
How to Complete the Maze<br />
Thursday, May 27 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Fee: Free<br />
Presented by: Jeffrey A. Risch,<br />
Partner, SmithAmundsen LLC<br />
The DFIWP is funded in whole or in part by the<br />
Illinois Department <strong>of</strong> Human Services Division <strong>of</strong><br />
Community and Health & Prevention.<br />
Check out more webinars <strong>of</strong>fered by the Illinois<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> at http://ilchamber.webex.com.<br />
Source: Illinois <strong>Chamber</strong>
Thank you to our<br />
Gala Sponsors:<br />
Diamond Surprise Sponsor<br />
Trein’s Jewelry Store<br />
Diamond Sponsors<br />
Aramark<br />
Clifton Gunderson LLP<br />
Community State Bank<br />
First National Bank in Amboy<br />
Ken Nelson Auto Group<br />
KSB Hospital<br />
Now Care LLC<br />
Raynor<br />
Sauk Valley Bank<br />
The Telegraph<br />
Timber Creek Golf Club<br />
Wal-Mart Distribution Center<br />
Ward Murray Pace & Johnson<br />
Platinum Sponsors<br />
Astro-Ven Distributors, Inc.<br />
DC Computers<br />
Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee<br />
Freighthouse Kitchen & Bath Store<br />
Manpower Staffing Services<br />
Rock River Ready Mix, Inc.<br />
Sterling Federal Bank<br />
Special thanks to<br />
all the<br />
Gala attendees!<br />
Thank you to all <strong>of</strong><br />
our Gala Donors!<br />
Aanchor Road Storage<br />
Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center<br />
Al & Leda’s Pizzeria<br />
Anne’s Landscape Supply, Inc.<br />
Anytime Fitness<br />
Appraisal Associates <strong>of</strong> NW IL<br />
Aramark<br />
Ashford University<br />
Astro-Ven Distributors<br />
Auto Store <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
AVP Digital Studios, Inc.<br />
Balayti Painting<br />
Big John Portable Toilet Rentals<br />
Blackhawk Music Co.<br />
Blumen Stuff<br />
Boss Carpet One<br />
C & N Supply<br />
Clifton Gunderson LLP<br />
Cloud 9<br />
Comcast Spotlight<br />
Comfort Inn/Quality Inn<br />
Commonwealth Edison<br />
Community State Bank<br />
County Market<br />
Crawford House Inn<br />
Crawford Realty LLC<br />
Crescendo Hair<br />
Culver’s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> & Giesen Law Offices<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Autobody Clinic<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Family YMCA<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Floral & Antiques<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> NAPA Auto Supply<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Petunia Festival<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Pizza Hut<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Tourism Board<br />
(Continued on page 6)<br />
P VA OG LE U5M E 1 2 4 ,
Thank you to all <strong>of</strong> our Gala Donors!<br />
(Continued from page 5)<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Veterinary Hospital<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong>’s Tire Center<br />
Downtown Sports<br />
Dreamscapes by Dennis, Inc.<br />
Edwards Jones Investment— Kim Pettygrove<br />
Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger & Lee<br />
Exceptional Dentistry<br />
Farley’s Appliance<br />
First National Bank in Amboy<br />
Flowers, Etc.<br />
Freighthouse Kitchen & Bath Store<br />
Galena Steak House<br />
Grot Imaging Studio<br />
Heartland Realty II, LLC<br />
Heritage Square<br />
Hilliard, Chuck<br />
Holland & Sons—<strong>Dixon</strong>, Inc.<br />
Hospice <strong>of</strong> Rock River Valley<br />
Interiors by GW<br />
Ken Nelson Auto Group<br />
Kaye King<br />
Kitzman’s Home Center<br />
Knie Appliance / Ashley Furniture<br />
Knigge Mason Contractors<br />
KSB Hospital<br />
Lawless & Associates<br />
Lee County Council on Aging &<br />
Post House Ballroom<br />
Lindgren, Callihan, Van Osdol & Co.<br />
Lonnie’s Catering, LLC<br />
Lost Nation Golf Club<br />
LRB Distributors<br />
Majeski Motors, Inc.<br />
Mama Cimino’s<br />
Manpower Staffing Services<br />
Marshall Supply Company<br />
Mary Kay Independent Beauty<br />
Consultant— Carrie Penn<br />
McDonald’s<br />
Mic and Me Karaoke and DJ Services<br />
Midas Auto Service Center<br />
Miller Law Offices, LLC<br />
Mr. & Mrs. P’s<br />
Nicklaus Financial Services<br />
North Oil Co., Inc. dba DND Travel Plaza<br />
Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply<br />
Northland Mall<br />
O’Connell’s Jellystone Park<br />
O’Leary’s Irish Pub & Grill in <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
Oliver’s Corner Market<br />
Ortgiesen, Shawn<br />
Palmyra Greenhouse<br />
Pete Harkness Auto Group<br />
Pfoutz Plumbing & Heating, LLC<br />
Pitkin Family Chiropractic, Inc.<br />
Pitman Chiropractic Clinic<br />
PLN Mutual Insurance Company<br />
Plum Hollow Family Entertainment Center<br />
Raynor Garage Doors<br />
Reagan Home Foundation<br />
Robert M. Meany CPA & Associates<br />
Rock River Ready Mix, Inc.<br />
Rockford Title Company<br />
RRCA Accounts Management, Inc.<br />
Salamandra Restaurant<br />
Sandy’s Restaurant<br />
Sauk Valley Bank & Trust<br />
Sauk Valley Community College<br />
Sauk Valley Insurance Services<br />
Sauk Valley Motors<br />
Sauk Valley Properties—Wilson & Associates<br />
SBM Equipment Center<br />
Schmitt Plumbing & Heating<br />
Shell Expresslane<br />
Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.<br />
Skin Deep Spa Treatments<br />
Snow White Bakery, LLC<br />
Snyders<br />
Sophisticated Sweets<br />
Spectrum Brands<br />
State Farm Insurance—Chris Hammitt<br />
Sterling Federal Bank<br />
Stewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning<br />
Supreme Cleaners, Inc.<br />
Tangibles<br />
The Brandywine<br />
The Last Stop<br />
The Next Picture Show<br />
The One and Only Nikos’<br />
The Railside Bar & Grill in Nelson<br />
The Telegraph<br />
The UPS Store<br />
Debbie Thompson<br />
Tractor Supply Company<br />
Travel Consultants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong>, Inc.<br />
Trein’s Jewelry Store<br />
Vicky Turner<br />
Turnroth Sign Co.<br />
U.S. Bank<br />
Varga’s Collision Center<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
Wal*Mart<br />
Walder - Rhodes, Inc.<br />
Weeds Florals-Design-Décor<br />
Wermers Floor Covering<br />
WIXN AM 1460<br />
Wyanet Meats <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong>, Inc.<br />
Yount Insurance Services<br />
P VA OG LE U6M E 1 2 4 ,
DIXON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY<br />
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS<br />
TO BE HELD<br />
IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN<br />
HENNEPIN AND PEORIA AVE.<br />
OFF OF SECOND STREET.<br />
FOR OR CHAMBER HAMBER MEMBERS AND<br />
THEIR GUESTS<br />
MIX IX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE<br />
ENJOY NJOY REFRESHMENTS<br />
BRING RING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS<br />
REGISTER EGISTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES<br />
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010<br />
5:00 - 6:30 PM<br />
“UNDER CONSTRUCTION<br />
BUT OPEN FOR<br />
BUSINESS"<br />
BLOCK PARTY<br />
YOUR OUR HOSTS OSTS: OSTS<br />
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS<br />
AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTION<br />
CENTURYLINK<br />
DIXON MAIN STREET<br />
MAMA CIMINO'S
V O L U M E 1 2 4 , I S S U E 0 5<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Officers:<br />
2010<br />
Todd Neisewander<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
Raynor<br />
Matt Hermes<br />
Vice Chairman<br />
Heartland Realty II, LLC<br />
Jenny Koch<br />
Treasurer<br />
Lindgren, Callihan,<br />
VanOsdol & Co., Ltd.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Directors:<br />
Eric Brantley<br />
Trein’s Jewelry Store<br />
Tim Broos<br />
KSB Hospital<br />
Ed Bushman<br />
The Telegraph<br />
Rick Curia<br />
Ken Nelson Auto Group<br />
Tad Kerr<br />
ComEd Energy Services<br />
Barb Majeski<br />
Manpower Staffing Services<br />
George Mobarak<br />
Rock River Ready Mix<br />
Shawn Ortgiesen<br />
City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
Matt Scheffler<br />
Freighthouse Kitchen & Bath<br />
Rick Schulz<br />
Wal�Mart<br />
Joann Sheridan<br />
Sterling Federal Bank<br />
Darryl Vandervort<br />
Lee County Industrial<br />
Development Association<br />
Emily Vivian<br />
Ehrmann, Gehlbach,<br />
Badger & Lee<br />
Will Yount<br />
Yount Insurance Services<br />
Ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio:<br />
Kristine VanQuathem<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Ambassadors<br />
Josh Albrecht<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Main Street<br />
Jim Seeberg<br />
Lee County Board<br />
Chairman<br />
James Burke<br />
Mayor, City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Staff:<br />
John R. Thompson<br />
President/CEO<br />
Vicki L. Carlson<br />
Vice President<br />
Kaye King<br />
Executive Secretary<br />
Adrienne Keeley<br />
Secretary<br />
2010 Officers:<br />
Kristine VanQuathem<br />
President<br />
Sauk Valley Bank<br />
Joni Ehnen<br />
Vice President<br />
H.B. Wilkinson Title Company<br />
Laura Bock<br />
Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Sauk Valley Properties<br />
Julie Brady<br />
Sterling Federal Bank<br />
Ed Bushman<br />
Sauk Valley <strong>News</strong>papers<br />
Michael Clark<br />
WSDR, WSSQ, & WZZT<br />
Tim Crawford<br />
Crawford Realty<br />
Angie Dallam<br />
Clifton, Gunderson & Co.<br />
Melissa Glessner<br />
US Bank<br />
Sally Hanrahan<br />
BEST, Inc. / WIA<br />
Kim Hvarre<br />
Hospice <strong>of</strong> the Rock River Valley<br />
Pat Jones, Jr.<br />
Jones Funeral Home<br />
2010 TOP TEN<br />
Our Top Ten Dues Investors - Thanks for your support!<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Direct Midland States Bank<br />
Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee Plews & Edelmann<br />
First National Bank in Amboy Raynor Garage Doors<br />
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Sterling Federal Bank<br />
KSB Medical Group US Bank<br />
*** 150% CLUB MEMBERS ***<br />
This extra support is truly appreciated!<br />
AZZ Galvanizing <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong>, Inc. Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning<br />
Anne's Garden Center LRB Distributors<br />
Brown Construction Mechanical, Incorporated<br />
Clifton Gunderson LLP Northern IL Cancer Treatment Ctr - Dr. Johnson<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong> Park District Pitkin Family Chiropractic, Inc.<br />
Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee Plews & Edelmann<br />
Franklin Grove Bank PLN Mutual Insurance Company<br />
Jacobs Builders LLC Preston Schilling Funeral Home<br />
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Raynor Garage Doors<br />
KSB Medical Group Rock River Human Resource Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Assoc.<br />
Ken Nelson Auto Group Rock River Ready Mix, Inc.<br />
Kreider Services, Inc. VFW Post #540<br />
Lee County Republican Central Committee Williams & McCarthy<br />
Lindgren, Callihan, Van Osdol & Co. WIXN AM & River Country 101.7<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors<br />
Matt Keegan<br />
Ward Murray Pace & Johnson<br />
Michelle Knight<br />
Nicklaus Financial Services<br />
Diane Langenfeld<br />
Appraisal Associates <strong>of</strong><br />
Northwest Illinois<br />
Ed Lynott<br />
WIXN AM/River Country FM<br />
Kathy Marine<br />
First National Bank in Amboy<br />
Melissa Mehrens<br />
AAA Home Builders LLC<br />
Ben Nagy<br />
ComEd<br />
Jill Pfeiffer<br />
Lee County Nursing & Rehab<br />
Gary Presley<br />
State Farm Insurance<br />
Linda Ross<br />
Ken Nelson Auto Group<br />
Rick Schulz<br />
Wal�Mart<br />
Jackie Short<br />
KSB Hospital<br />
Sarah Smith<br />
Cloud 9<br />
Coral Tichler<br />
Community State Bank<br />
Deb Trancoso<br />
BorgWarner<br />
Vicky Turner-Pence<br />
Jim Burke Realtors<br />
Susan VanSickle<br />
Fifth Third Bank<br />
Chris Wolfe<br />
Manpower
<strong>Dixon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong> & Industry<br />
101 W. Second Street<br />
Suite 301<br />
<strong>Dixon</strong>, IL 61021<br />
Phone: 815-284-3361<br />
Fax: 815-284-3675<br />
E-mail: dchamber@essex1.com<br />
. . . Making a difference in our community.<br />
Schedule <strong>of</strong> Events...<br />
CHAMBER BOARD MEETING<br />
Thursday, May 13, Noon<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Board Room<br />
BAB<br />
Thursday, May 20, 5:00—6:30 pm<br />
Alley between Hennepin & Peoria Ave.<br />
<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> Second Street<br />
LCIDA BOARD MEETING<br />
Thursday, May 27, 3 pm<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Board Room<br />
MEMBER PROGRAMS & SERVICES<br />
COMMITTEE MEETING<br />
Wednesday, June 2, 9 am<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Board Room<br />
Mailing Address Line 1<br />
Mailing Address Line 2<br />
Mailing Address Line 3<br />
Mailing Address Line 4<br />
Mailing Address Line 5<br />
We’re on the Web!<br />
www.dixonillinoischamber.com<br />
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS<br />
Thursday, June 3, Noon<br />
Sterling Federal Bank (Southside Office)<br />
CHAMBER TALK LINE<br />
Monday, June 7, 8:15 am<br />
WIXN AM 1460<br />
BAB<br />
Thursday, June 10, 5:00—6:30 pm<br />
at the Auto Store <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dixon</strong><br />
DIXON PETUNIA FESTIVAL<br />
June 29 — July 4<br />
www.petuniafestival.org<br />
Prsrt STD<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
DIXON, IL<br />
PERMIT NO. 324<br />
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