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September 2015 Newsletter
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Welcome New Chamber Members...Diamond Dave's and Shooters Bar518 W. Jackson StreetMacomb, IL 61455(309) 4210539
IT 360Computer Sales & Service/IT & Networking510 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1700Macomb, IL 61455(309) 7314450
Genesis GardenNonprofit133 South Randolph Street, Suite 207Macomb, IL 61455(309) 3263075
From the President's DeskGreetings,
They're back! WIU and SRC students have returned, District #185 busesare on the streets. A new academic year has begun in Macomb. Withthat comes positive energy, new ideas and hopefully a lot of increasedtraffic into our local businesses. More than ever, we need the studentsand faculty of our educational partners to keep our economy moving.
On August 18, the Chamber, along with Macomb DowntownDevelopment, greeted 40 new WIU faculty members. We gave thembags stuffed with special offers and coupons from our members. That's 40potential new customers for your business! September is a busy month in our office. We kick off the fall season withour annual CUPP Party Table Fair on September 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. on thelawn in front of Sherman Hall. This event, featuring tons of food, gamesand prizes, allows our members to showcase their goods and services toHUNDREDS of WIU students and faculty as well as community members. Tables and chairs are provided and there is NO FEE to participate.
On Tuesday, September 15, in honor of Illinois Chamber Week, we will hosta Member Appreciation Open House from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. We will beserving light refreshments and have a few drawings as well.
We wrap up the month with our annual Legislative Lunch on Monday,September 28 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Spoon River College CommunityOutreach Center. Sen. John Sullivan and Rep. Norine Hammond willspeak about legislative issues pertinent to our particular region andeconomy. This luncheon is filling FAST! We highly recommend you sign uptoday!! That is a just a peak of things to come. I have been very busy workingwith other Chamber executives to learn about the latest benefits andprograms to help our members grow and succeed. Buckle up!
Kathy Waters, Chamber President
Macomb makes list of best familyfriendly townsNiche, a web‐based lifestyle companyrecently ranked 4,264 US towns basedon school ratings, crime rates, agedemographics, and access to affordablehousing and childcare. A high rankingindicates that a town attracts youngfamilies with good schools and a safecommunity. Macomb, Illinois came in at#30 on the list of best Illinois towns toraise a family.
To see the top 37 of the 73 best Illinoistowns, visit:
www.rebootillinois.com/2015/08/18/top‐lists/intern1/37‐best‐illinois‐towns‐to‐raise‐a‐family/43502/
New perk to members: Let us help you network online!
Members gathered for Business After Hours on Wednesday, August 19that Outskirts Entertainment Center.
Upcoming Events
Young Business Professionals: Wed., Sept. 2, Noon, Old DairyGovernment & Legal Affairs: Thurs., Sept. 3, noon, 510 N. PearlLabor Day: Mon., Sept. 7Macomb Balloon Rally: Fri., Sept. 11Sat., Sept. 12, WIUVince Grady FieldPark 'N'Cruise: Fri., Sept. 11, Courthouse SquareMDH Golf Tournament: Sat., Sept. 12, 8 a.m., Gold Hills Golf ClubUnited Way Power of the Purse: Sat., Sept. 12, 69 p.m., Spoon River CollegeOutreach CenterFall CruiseIn/Tanya Tucker Concert: Sat., Sept. 13, 1 p.m., Western HallWIUAmbassadors meeting: Mon., Sept. 14, noon, City HallCommunity CPR Class: Tues., Sept. 15, 68 p.m., MDHMember Appreciation Open House: Tues., Sept. 15, 11 a.m.2 p.m.,Macomb Area Chamber OfficeMAAC Board of Directors meeting: Wed., Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m., Citizens BankBusiness After Hours: Wed., Sept. 16, 4:306 p.m., Diamond Dave'sTransportation meeting: Thurs., Sept. 17, noon, Aurelio'sAl Sears Jazz Festival: Fri., Sept. 18Sun., Sept. 20, various locationsGazebo Arts Festival: Sat., Sept. 19, 9 a.m.5 p.m., Chandler ParkWalk to End Alzheimer's: Sept. 19, 9 a.m.noon, Veteran's ParkWIU Celebrating Town & Gown: Thurs., Sept. 24, 5:307:30 p.m., ForumMovie in the ParkBig Hero 6: Fri., Sept. 24, 8:30 p.m., Veteran's ParkPAS Beerfest: Sat., Sept. 26, 16 p.m., ForumLodge and Libations: Sat., Sept. 26, 57 p.m., Horn Field CampusFamily Fun Kite Flys: Monthly, 2nd and 4th Sun., 35:30 p.m., Veterans ParkFarmers Market: Every Thurs./Sat., 7 a.m.1 p.m., Courthouse Square
For more information on these events, please visitmacombareachamber.com
Don't miss the Al Sears Jazz Festival
For more information, go to searsjazzfestival.com
The Chamber out in the Community
A huge thank you to our very generous members who donated items thatwere handed out to forty people at the WIU New Faculty Orientation.
After the WIU New Faculty Orientation, the chamber along with AndreaKeene met Travis Sterling, Outreach Coordinator with U.S. Senator Mark
Kirk.
The Chamber, along with MAEDCO and the City of Macomb, attended theCorridor 67, Inc. annual meeting in Jacksonville, IL. We heard from several
State and U. S. legislators about transportation funding for our area.
Announcements & Opportunities
All openings to host Business After Hours are now filled for 2016; howeverBusiness Before Hours spots are still available. To reserve a date, call theChamber office at (309) 8374855.McDonough District Hospital is one of only ten hospitals in the countryselected to participate in a 2year Fall Prevention Program sponsored bythe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the U.S. Departmentof Health and Human Services. MDH will be working with QualityImprovement Specialists and leading national experts to implement the fallprevention program to ensure patient safety at MDH. The team is picturedbelow. To learn more, please call (309) 8334101, ext. 1350.
The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce office will beclosed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day
Thank you.
Chamber Change of AddressPlease note that the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce no longeruses a PO Box. Please address all postal mail to:
Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce214 North Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Local StatisticsTaxes
July 2015 July 2014
Sales $234,854 $236,261.97
Bed $23,933.05 $22,938.93
Motor Fuel $30,496.47 $49,926.11
AirportJuly 2015 July 2014
Landings 660 699
Fuel Sales (gallons) $22,097 $20,338
Building PermitsJuly 2015 July 2014
Total Issued 50 54
Real EstateJuly 2015 July 2014
Listings Sold 26 15
Volume Sold $2,985,750 $1,794,500
Avg. Sale Price $114,836 $119,633
Avg. Days on Market 186 219
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