NOVEMBER 2024 CHAMBER NEWS
DIGITAL LOOK AT YOUR AREA BUSINESS COMMUNITY
SHAY HOLLAND Marketing Director
shay@macombareachamber.com
309.847.4855
Welcome to November!
We are all finally in full Fall mode. I’m sure you are savoring those fun-sized candy bars, peeping those leaves and sipping those PSL lattes; but we are blessed to be busy as we gear up to embrace the magic of the holiday season. Each year, I go into elf mode; working feverishly in our office workshop to stamp, date, and print all those Chamber Gift Certificates for everyone on your nice list.
To ensure we keep you in the holiday spirit, we welcome you to call or email your order in ahead of time and I will get your gift certificates ready by your requested date with the payment of your choice. We do pass on a small processing fee to each customer for credit/debit card transactions, but our office gladly accepts cash/checks as well If you are a Macomb Area Chamber member, we can even directly invoice your business!
Our office is are now accepting large gift certificate orders (500+) and we encourage you to get these in by November 15 so we can get them in your hands for the holidays. Please include the amount needed, denomination, requested date of delivery, and payment method so we can best assist you.
If you find yourself needing gift certificates outside of the Chamber office hours, they can be conveniently purchased at Clock Tower Bank, First Bankers Trust, MidAmerica National Bank, Fortress Bank, and United Community Bank.
The Chamber is ready to help making shopping local easier than ever! Just call, email, social media message us, or stop by and our office will take care of the rest!
We contact information is above and I encourage you to reach out; I promise no idea is too small and no question is too weird. That is what I, and the Macomb Area Chamber, are here for; to help you find the resources you need to be your most successful self!
Let’s make it a great month!
Thank you to our members who have continued their annual investment with us. We appreciate your support of the area business community.
CLUB 150%
The 150% Club is a voluntary membership enhancement to provide additional support to the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and it’s mission.
CLUB 150%
The 150% Club is a voluntary membership enhancement to provide additional support to the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and it’s mission.
Financial
Advisor: Seth Minter
KaliFoxall
STEVE SILBERER
MEMBER NEW
LUNCHEON LEGISLATIVE
The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Legislative Luncheon, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, on October 8 at the Park Place of Macomb. 120 attendees enjoyed a fajita buffet lunch catered by Park Place. The noon featured speakers included State Senators Mike Halpin and Neil Anderson and Representatives Norine Hammond and Dan Swanson Speakers discussed topics directly tied to the local, regional, and state economy and climate.
Thank you to event sponsors—Comcast NBCUniversal, Floral arrangements sponsored by Hy-Vee—Grand Prairie of Macomb, United Community Bank, and Western Illinois University. Truffles by Nostalgia Décor & Gifts were courtesy of Bridgeway, Everly House, and Terrill Title Company, Inc. Thank you to John Meixner, Chamber Board Chairman introducing our speakers and a most sincere thank you to Lauren Merritt, Executive Director of the Macomb Area Chamber, who will be pursuing a new, local career interest. We thank her for her dedication, time, and talents to serve the Chamber and the business community.
CUTTING RIBBON
ADAMS STREET PROJECT: The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on October 10 to celebrate the recent completion of the Adams Street Project. New pavement, sidewalks, and retaining wall features were installed thanks to cooperation with the City of Macomb, IL, IMEG, Western Illinois University, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the surrounding citizens of Macomb. For information, visit cityofmacomb.com.
CUTTINGS RIBBON
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How can I help promote the Chamber Gift Certificate Program?
What are Chamber Gift Certificates?
The Chamber Gift Certificate Program has been in existence since the mid 1980's. We sell Gift Certificates and they can be redeemed at participating member businesses. We sell nearly $200,000 worth of certificates every year, meaning all of that money stays in our region!
Who accepts Chamber Gift Certificates?
Only Chamber members who opt in to the Chamber Gift Certificate Program can accept certificates. Any Chamber member can opt in at any time. To be added to the list of 140+ area locations, contact our office and we’ll get you on the list.
We love when our members and the community help keep it local by promoting the Chamber Gift Certificate Program:
Buy them for your employees, family, friends, teachers, etc.: Chamber Gift Certificates are a win-win since Chamber gift certificates never expire, can be purchased in any amount, and you are keeping that money right here in the Macomb area.
Tell people about them. Friends and family are always looking for gift suggestions, so why not chime in with the perfect idea?
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