MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
90th Annual Awards Banquet honors Marion Chamber of Commerce successes BY GEORGE TRAMMELL FOR THE SOUTHERN
I would like to thank Banterra Bank, Social Hour Sponsor; Steven McNeill, Trammell Diamond Designs, Emerald & Diamond Drop Sponsor; and the Williamson County Pavilion for their generous support. The Board of Directors would like to congratulate the Green Grass Group Inc., for their successful efforts in acquiring Kokopelli Golf Course. It’s their untiring efforts that earned them the 2010 Business/Industry of the Year Award. Their plans for improvements to the course and restaurant, along with new construction of residential units, will
once again make Kokopelli the leader in golf courses in the Midwest. A lot has happened in Marion this past year, the most important of which is the Millennium/Star Bond project just north of Illinois 13 in Marion. The Franklin County Economic Development Corp. analysis indicated the project will create 6,000 jobs during construction and earnings of more than $174 million, create 5,585 full-time jobs (direct and indirect) upon completion, earnings expected to exceed $250 million, generate a total market impact of goods and services produced in the region as a result of the development of more than $395 million, and, as a result, the total regional economic impact of more the $756 million. The project received broad and diverse support
in Southern Illinois, including mayors and public officials in dozens of communities, chambers of commerce, labor leaders, economic development organizations and school officials. In 2009, the city of Marion signed a Sister City agreement with Kanie Town, Japan. Mayor Junichi Yokoe and a group representing Kanie Town have visited Marion three times in the past and have always brought students with them. Cindy Gibbons, Old National Bank, coordinated host families for these student visits and has made their American experience one to remember. In May of this year, Kanie Town celebrated their 125th anniversary, and Mayor Yokoe requested a delegation from Marion visit Kanie Town. Josh
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Benson, Marion Cultural and Civic Center executive director, and I were chosen to represent the city of Marion and the Marion Chamber of Commerce at the anniversary ceremonies. Josh and I were honored to represent Marion, and we had an experience we will never forget. Marion was the chosen site for the Frontier League’s All-Star Game here July 14, 2010. The week featured a concert by Craig Morgan and Rodney Atkins on Monday; a luncheon, Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday; and the AllStar Game on Wednesday. Miners players Jereme Milons, Stephen Head, Brendan Akashian, Todd Martin, Joe Augustine, Jake McMurran and Mike Damchuk represented our
90th Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Friday, Jan. 21 Williamson County Pavilion Invocation ........................................................Father Flach Welcome ..........................................................Brian Ziegler Pledge of Allegiance........................................Brian Ziegler Dinner Introduction of Guests ....................................Brian Ziegler Mayors Remarks ............................Mayor Robert L. Butler Introduction of Board of Directors ................Brian Ziegler Introduction of 2011 Chamber Officers Secretary/Treasurer ........................................Rick Richert 2nd Vice Chairman ......................................Jeanine Ragain 1st Vice Chairman....................................Mary Jo McCurdy Chairman of the Board ..................................Lisa Hudgens Acceptance by New Chairman ......................Lisa Hudgens Presentation of Awards ............................Dutch Doelitzsch Business/Industry of the Year: Green Grass Group, Inc. Mayors Service Award Distinguished Chamber Member Award Lifetime Achievement Awards New Award Presentation Close Awards Banquet ..................................Lisa Hudgens Benediction ......................................................Father Flach
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team. Former St. Louis Cardinal Jack Clark and Al Hrabosky spoke at a luncheon and signed autographs with all the All-Star players. The Membership Committee’s BusinessAfter-Hours events continued to offer a networking experience for our members while allowing the sponsors to market their products and services. Thanks to TBird’s Grill, Bennie’s Italian Restaurant, Holmes Architecture, The Southern Illinois Miners, Black Diamond HarleyDavidson, Hi Beam Internet & Voice, Extra Help, Inc. and Capaha Bank for making the Business-After-Hours events successful. We also welcomed the following new members in 2010: Alltel, Boy Scouts
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Officers Chairman of the Board: Lisa Hudgens 1st Vice-Chairman: Mary Jo McCurdy 2nd Vice-Chairman: Jeanine Ragain Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Richert Immediate Past Chairman: Brian Ziegler President & CEO: George R. Trammell
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A putting green gets some attention from a groundskeeper in this file photo. There are plans to remodel the clubhouse and add a new sports bar and pro shop.
Green Grass Group Business/Industry of the Year BY D.W. NORRIS THE SOUTHERN
With more than 650 members, the Marion Chamber of Commerce stands alone as the biggest organization of its kind in Southern Illinois. One member business and several individuals will be honored at 7 p.m. tonight for standing out among their peers
when the chamber hosts its annual awards banquet at the Williamson County Pavilion. Winning the chamber’s Business of the Year award is a laurel earned through hard work, responsible risk-taking and a belief that Marion truly is “The Hub of the Universe.” The Green Grass Group earned the distinction because of its purchase and
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refurbishment of the Kokopelli Golf Course and Restaurant. “It’s really a reward for us,” said Mark Koller, a vice president with Green Grass. “I know we’ve done a lot of work here, and we’ve done a lot to get this thing moving. It’s really coming together.” Chamber President George Trammell said Green Grass took a risk when it jumped into a
messy situation involving a busted sale and problems with the U.S. Department of State. But Green Grass won the award for more than its risk-taking and tenacity in fighting through red tape. “It’s also the community involvement,” Trammell said. And while the chamber boasts large, national businesses among its members, Trammell
said the heart of the organization is found in small businesses with 10 or fewer employees. “We represent the voice of small business,” Trammell said. The chamber acts as that voice by lobbying hard in Springfield for its members. “We tackle issues, not politicians,” Trammell said. The chamber can also help
MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE members through businessrelated seminars, monthly luncheons featuring standout speakers, public references, community demographics, lists of major employers, local and area phone directories, lists of clubs and organizations, local maps and lists of local area, state and national legislative contacts. Given its size, the Marion Chamber of Commerce also presents an unequaled networking opportunity for its members. Marion chamber members own businesses in categories ranging across the alphabet, from abstract and title companies to wholesale distributors and everything between. “We’re the largest chamber south of Springfield (and the St. Louis metropolitan area),” Trammell said. “We have corporations that are members of our chamber that have headquarters in other places. With all that’s going on, it’s more advantageous to join a chamber and become involved in the community. We have quite a few businesses that are valued members.” None were more valued in 2010 than Green Grass, which took over Kokopelli in June and immediately went to work, improving the complex by rebuilding the golf course, adding new parking lots and reopening Koko’s, a full-service restaurant. “I’ve got to give David Hays
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David Hays, president of Green Grass Group, addresses the media soon after the group took over Kokopelli in June. The group immediately went to work on improvements at the complex.
all the credit for getting the golf course and restaurant going,” Koller said. Green Grass is building a new residential community, called Champions, which will feature golf-course and waterfront homes. There are also plans to remodel the clubhouse and add banquet and meeting rooms, a new sports bar and a new pro shop. The Marion chamber’s news release stated that Green Grass Group’s investment in Marion would top $10 million when everything is completed.
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Richard Frakes (left) and Mike Pharo of Reid Builders work on the floor and foundation of a house in the Kokpelli subdivision in December. More homes are planned for a new residential community called Champions.
Hays, Green Grass president, said the group did not win the chamber’s award by itself. “It’s nice to be noticed, and we’re very thankful of the entire community for their support, because without their support we wouldn’t have been able to jump all the hurdles to get to where we are now,” Hays said. For Trammell, tonight’s
ceremonies will offer a chance to recognize the successes of 2010, while looking toward a bright future that will one day include an entertainment and shopping district backed by STAR Bonds. “This event here has recognized people in the past year who have done outstanding service to the community,” Trammell said.
“We’re looking forward to this year and the economy turning around. We think this is going to be a very good year, the first of many.” For more information on the Marion Chamber of Commerce or tonight’s awards ceremony, contact Trammell at 618-9976311. dw.norris@thesouthern.com / 618-351-5074
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STAR bond district will add to Marion’s success THE SOUTHERN
Things are looking up for the city of Marion, as economic development is headlining the near future for Southern Illinois’ Hub of the Universe. The recent establishment of Illinois’ first Sales Tax and Revenue bond district on Marion’s north side has paved the way for astronomical retail and tourism development, officials say, as the city stands at the edge of an ocean of potential growth in revenues and population. “I think you could say the sky is the limit,” said Mayor Bob Butler. “I believe that this is going to be a tremendous endeavor, not just for Marion, but it’s going to beneficially affect the whole area.” The 400-acre STAR bond
district will allow a portion of sales taxes generated by the planned retail and entertainment complex to be used to pay for development and construction costs, a big incentive for potential tenants in the district. The development is expected to bring in thousands of retail jobs and become a major destination for tourists and shoppers in Illinois and the Midwest. “It’s going to have an awesome effect, I think, on the area’s economy,” Butler said. Marion’s geographic location near Interstates 57 and 24, as well as the Illinois 13 and 37 highways, have made the city a prime location for business and community growth, Butler said. The city’s population has been steadily rising for years and
other trends have pointed upward consequently. “We are really in the heart of deep Southern Illinois,” he said. “We have easy access from any direction.” According to Millennium Development Group, the developer working to secure major tenants for the district, construction on the new complex could begin within a year. “We’ve pretty well got things in order with establishing the district,” said Bruce Holland, managing partner. “We’ve had a pretty good interface with some of the potential users that have visited the site and are currently studying it, comparing it against other options and incentives.” Millennium is wooing major destination users to the project.
‘I think you could say the sky is the limit. I believe that this is going to be a tremendous endeavor, not just for Marion, but it’s going to beneficially affect the whole area.’ BOB BUTLER MAYOR OF MARION
Once a commitment from a major user is in place, developers can then work on designing the layout of the district to that user’s needs and then plan for smaller retail
locations to fill the space. “Based on requirements of the legislation, the first users have to be what we call destination retail or entertainment users,” Holland said. “That really kind of guarantees what we call a destination development from the start; it can’t be a normal shopping center.” Residents have speculated as to what type of store or entertainment venue could soon be moving into the city, but names of prospective tenants are strictly confidential while plans are being made. “Our hope is with the first phase of construction we will have entertainment users that will draw a lot of people,” Holland said. — Reprinted from a Spotlight on Marion section published Nov. 26.
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2011 Events Calendar Marion Area Chamber of Commerce January 21
Annual Dinner
February 1 8 24/25
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos Board Retreat
March 1 8
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos
April 5 12 22 24 27
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos Good Friday, office closed Easter Sunday, office closed Administrative Professionals Day
May 3 8 10 TBD 30
Board of Directors meeting Mothers Day Luncheon, Kokos Grad Spree Memorial Day, office closed
June 7 TBD 14 19 27/2
Board of Directors meeting All-Star Football Game Luncheon, Kokos Fathers Day Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant
July 4 5 12 15
Independence Day, office closed Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos Golf Scramble Kokopelli
This award was “Man of the Year” from 1959 to 1992. In 1992 is was renamed and called “Distinguished Chamber Member.” YEAR
WINNER
1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Dr. James Felts Oscar Schafale Dr. Martin May Gene Cox Oldham Paisley J. “Pat” Malone James W. Sanders Orland Stanley William S. Giles W. Everett Lynch Harry L. Crisp Harold Chase Melvin Felts Harry W. Beneke Honorable Robert Butler, Mayor of Marion Jesse W. Childers Olie L. Musgrave James Redden Homer M. Butler Bill Bowlby Women of Achievement Larry Hughes Harry L. Crisp II Loren Carter
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
NO MEETINGS 5 6 13
Labor Day, office closed Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos
October 4 11
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos
November 1 8 11 24 25
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos Veterans Day, office closed Thanksgiving Day, office closed Black Friday, office closed
YEAR
WINNER
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
Clara Boatright Florence McDonald Powell Barnett Citizens of Marion Thomas J. Redickas Leroy Anderson Rudolph Noleen Harrel Lerch Robert H. Campbell Women of Achievement — Marie Schafale, Yolanda Peterson, Jewell Grimes, Cleta Whitacre, Emma Lou Garrison, Belle Elizabeth, Helen Longbons Dr. Joseph McAlpin Bob Bradley Lu Queen Mr. & Mrs. Ed Soldner Women of Achievement — Ella Mae Allen, Suzanne McAlpin, Elizabeth Noleen, Elileen Rea, Lillian Zoller Otilia Lynch Harold “Boots” Biggs Rev. Joseph Van Roekel L.C. Cavaness
December 6 13 23 24 25 26 30
Board of Directors meeting Luncheon, Kokos Pre-Christmas Eve, office closed Christmas Eve, office closed Christmas Day, office closed Post-Christmas Day, office closed Pre New Year’s Eve, office closed
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Ervin Baker Women of Achievement Carl Goodwin Mary Lou Roberts J. David Thompson Dutch Doelitzsch Women of Achievement Ben Bruce Mike Malone Dorothea Hill-Hope Dodie Logan James Doughty Pat Wiese Dave Thompson Stephen R. Coale Charolette Russell Jim Brandt Cindy Gibbons Don Bett Hayden Gardiner Bill Nielsen Mary Jo McCurdy Ray Altmix Bank of Marion, Don Fisher Marion Ford Darren Pulley John A. Logan Center for Business & Industry John & Lynn Hill, Bennie’s Italian Foods Gail Lannom, Extra Help Payroll Services Steve Lappin, Banterra Bank To Be Announced
Citizen of the Year awards
August September
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Women of Achievement — Kathleen Pape, Elsie White, Ann Knewitz, Ida Welborn, Betty Boatright Glenn Clarida Tom Logan George Sims Dr. John Kaeser Dorothy Chamness Ernie Rinella Rev. Shirley and Dorena Milner Marilyn Cavaness Linda Byassee J. Lawrence Sanders Rosemary Crisp Sarah Bethel James and Marless Doughty Marion City Council — Robert “Dog” Connell, Jimmy Stewart, Gary Turnbull, Bob Boyt Roberta Blankenship Citizens of Marion Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Dr. Jack Keller, MD Marjorie Wright Elaine Melby Citizens of Williamson County To Be Announced
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YEAR
WINNER
1999
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
August L. Fowler Dr. Alonzo Baker, Virgil Bowman Paul Houghton Cliff Storme none given Raymond Allen, Dr. R.D. Morgan Les Stilley, George Dodds, Charles Winters Loren Carter, Harold Chase, Kenny Powless Herman Bearden, Ray Reynolds Cleta Whitacre Sam Stotlar, Evelyn Patterson Orval Leukering, Dr. Joe McAlpin, DDS Ron and Mabel Albright, Wilson Giles Mason Absher, Bob Bradley, William Novick
2000
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Gordon Lambert, Charles Monroe, Raymond McCormick Dennis “Dutch’ Doelitzsch, Dr. John Kaeser Captain Robert W. Duncan Gene Norman Mayor Robert L. Butler Ray Hancock Tom Oates, Jim Parker, Bob Campbell John Goss, Earl Parks, Guy ‘Pete’ Peterson James B. Bleyer, Glenn Clarida, Father Richard Mohr Charlie Miller, Dr. M.T. Joseph Don Bett, Curtis Palmer, J. David Thompson To Be Announced
MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mayor’s Breakfast theme’s and service award winners YEAR THEMES WINNERS
SERVICE AWARD
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
No Award No Award ‘Porkitic’s’ - Ms Piggy ‘Marion 2025’ ‘Marion’s Y2K’ ‘Who Wants To be a Millionaire’ ‘Ode To The Mayor’ ‘Old Fashion Roast’ Changed format to a Mayors Luncheon; Sept. 9, 2003
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2004
The clubhouse at Kokopelli is now home to a remodeled, full-service restaurant called Koko's.
Business/Industry of the Year YEAR
COMPANY
1963 GTE (General Telephone) 1964 CIPS (Central Illinois Public Service) 1965 Giles Electric 1966 Area Appreciation 1967 Unavailable 1968 GTE 1969 Fabick Machinery 1970 Marion Pepsi Cola Bottling 1971 Marion Daily Republican 1973 USP Marion (Federal Prison) 1974 Unavailable 1975 Williamson County Airport Authority 1976 Women’s Auxiliary Marion Memorial Hospital 1977 Olin Corporation 1978 Past President’s 1979 Real Estate 1980 Women of Achievement 1981 Coal Industry 1982 Small Business 1983 WDDD 1984 V.A. Medical Center 1985 Women of Achievement 1986 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 1987 Financial Institutions 1988 Pennzoil Products 1989 Community School District No. 2
1990 1991
1992
1993 1994 1995 Service) 1996 1997 1998 1999 Services 2000 2001 2002 Illinois, LLC 2003 2004 2005
John A. Logan College Marion New Car Dealers — Absher Automotive Center, E.N. Baker, Inc., Marion Ford-Hyundai, Foley-Sweitzer Motors, Marion Toyota Rail Transportation — Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad, Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Transload of Illinois Perma Treat Marion Memorial UPS (United Parcel Cree Development (Henry Mitchell) Excel Mining Systems Timberline Fisheries, Inc. Wisconsin Physicians
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative Southern Illinois Miners Baseball Organization Marion Heights, LLC “The Hill Development Corp” Black Diamond Harley-Davidson Green Grass Group
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Robert Bradley Aileen Motsinger Garry Allen Marless Doughty Suzanne McAlpin Yolonde Peterson LC & Marlyn Cavaness
Changed again; now awarded at the annual Awards Banquet in January Louetta M. Butler Ivan & Wanda Zwick Charlie Prater Tickie Miller American Legion/ VFW Ritual Team Bernard Paul To Be Announced
Congratulations to the Marion Chamber!
Circuit City Marion Pepsi Cola Bottling Company Aisin Manufacturing Franklin Williamson Human Services, Inc. Southern Pride Heartland Regional Medical Center
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