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Pekin’s Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 125
Last time, we reviewed the history of the Tazewell Club, a men’s leisure group for Pekin’s professionals and business leaders that operated from 1893 to 1960. However, there is another Pekin business group that was organized at about the same time and is still going strong – the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. Just as Illinois is celebrating its bicentennial, Pekin’s Chamber of Commerce is now preparing to celebrate its “quasquicentennial” – its 125th birthday.
Bill Fleming, executive director of Pekin’s Chamber, has graciously provided the Pekin Public Library with historical records and photographs illustrating the Chamber’s founding and history, which we’ll now review.
In October 1893, about a month after the founding of the Tazewell Club, a group of Pekin’s businessmen organized a group called Citizens Improvement Association of Pekin, the original name for the organization today called the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce.
The association’s articles of incorporation – filed with the Illinois Secretary of State on Oct. 6, 1893 – state that the group’s purpose was “advancing the business interest and promoting the commercial growth of the City of Pekin.” It’s similar to the Tazewell Club’s purpose, except the Tazewell Club’s emphasis was on “the social enjoyments of the members of the organization,” whereas the Citizens Improvement Association of Pekin had more of a civic orientation and less of a recreational purpose.
While today’s Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce started out as the CIAP, the group went through several name changes and a merger before it reached its present form. In 1910, the organization’s members changed its name to the Commercial Club of Pekin. The following year, the Commercial Club merged with the Pekin Retail Merchants Association, which had been founded in 1900 with the aim of promoting better business practices among Pekin’s retailers.
In 1916, the Commercial Club became the Association of Commerce-Pekin, a name that stuck for the next 46 years, when, in 1962, the name was changed to the Chamber of Commerce of Pekin. Sixteen years after that, the Chamber, having broadened its geographical reach, made one final name-change to Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Five of Pekin’s leading businessmen signed the articles of incorporation on the Citizens Improvement Association of Pekin in Oct. 1893: Everett Woodruff Wilson, George Herget, Jesse B. Cooper, Henry C. Block and Joseph Verdi Graff. All five men were active in Pekin’s economic and cultural development and advancement.
Coming from a family of Peoria distillers, Wilson later became a co-founder of the German American Bank in Pekin and first president of the American Distilling Company. He was also active in politics, serving as a Pekin alderman in the 1880s and being elected twice as mayor of Pekin in the 1890s. The grand home he built on South Fifth Street is now Abts Mortuary.
In Pekin, the Herget name has long been associated with banking. Like Wilson, George Herget was involved in distilling and later founded Herget Bank – but also invested in or headed various other companies, including the Globe Cattle Company, the Illinois Sugar Refining Company, and the Pekin Electric Light & Power Company. Herget was the first president of the Pekin Park Board and also was elected to the Pekin City Council, the Pekin School District Board of Education, the Pekin Township Board, and the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors. Herget also donated the site of the 1902 Pekin Carnegie Library. Read more: Pekin Times
Jefferson County Chamber 2017 Community Guide
The Jefferson County Chamber 2017 Community Guide is available at the chamber of commerce today! Thank you to Philip "Mike" Beard and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announces Becky Bartoszek as new President/CEO
The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announces today that Becky Bartoszek will join the organization as its President/CEO on Oct. 15, 2018. Bartoszek is joining the Chamber after spending the last 20 years building an impressive career helping independent business owners and companies grow.
“Becky is an inspirational leader who has repeatedly motivated and developed thriving successful teams,” said Kathi Seifert, chairperson of the Fox Cities Chamber Board of Directors. “She truly understands how to grow a thriving membership organization and she exudes passion and energy for all that she believes in. We’re thrilled to welcome Becky to the Chamber and excited to see her bring her passion to the Fox Cities business community.”
Bartoszek’s background includes strong and effective leadership roles at AIA Corporation, The QTI Group and Alltel as well as time owning and operating her own State Farm insurance business in Little Chute named The Bartoszek Agency.
“Becky is an inspirational leader who has repeatedly motivated and developed thriving successful teams,” said Kathi Seifert, chairperson of the Fox Cities Chamber Board of Directors. “She truly understands how to grow a thriving membership organization and she exudes passion and energy for all that she believes in. We’re thrilled to welcome Becky to the Chamber and excited to see her bring her passion to the Fox Cities business community.”
Bartoszek’s background includes strong and effective leadership roles at AIA Corporation, The QTI Group and Alltel as well as time owning and operating her own State Farm insurance business in Little Chute named The Bartoszek Agency.
"I'm so proud and thrilled to be joining the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce's talented team," Bartoszek, said. "Listening is something I value strongly, so I first plan to do a lot of listening – to the staff, to our members and to our stakeholders. Together as a community I know the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce will continue to do great things and pave a successful path for generations to come."
Bartoszek has been an ambassador for the Greater Green Bay Chamber and a member of Rotary and the Fox Valley Society for Human Resource Management. She is also currently a member of the Crozier Society and a FOCCUS facilitator for marriage preparation with her husband Brian. Becky and Brian live in the Freedom area and spend most of their free time watching their children Ben (age 16) and Annabel (age 14) play sports.
The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is grateful to Sharon Hulce, president of Employment Resource Group Inc., for donating her time and services in helping to fill this important role for the Chamber and community.
Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce hosts Town Council Candidates Forum
The candidates will draw numbers to determine speaking order and will have one minute for an opening statement. Then, in alternating order, the candidates will answer questions posed by the moderator. Questions for consideration can be delivered to the Chamber of Commerce prior to the forum. Attendees can also submit questions at the event. All questions will go to volunteers who will screen the questions before giving them to the moderator. Only questions that are issue-based and can be asked of all candidates will be posed. No personal attacks will be allowed. Candidates will have two minutes for closing statements.
Mike O’Dell will serve as moderator. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 540-635-3185.
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber map: Town Square Publications: Promises Made, Promises kept!
The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce recently worked with Town Square Publications on the production of a map. Town Square Publications provided all the map design and cartography for the product and sold the sponsorships, so there was no cost to the chamber. The chamber provided local content and photos that showed our organization’s focus on promoting our communities and helping our businesses to thrive. Town Square Publications provided the chamber a proof before going to print. The result was a top quality map. We were especially pleased with the quality of the printing and the paper.
The chamber works hard to identify programs that will be of benefit to our chamber members, such as the 28th Street Metro Cruise program that draws over 200,000 to our area and the annual Santa Parade. The Wyoming-Kentwood chamber map is another great example, and the chamber received the additional benefit of non-dues revenue.
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Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Ceremony Honors Amazing Women in the Region
Influential women and their steadfast supporters packed Avalon Manor on Thursday night to celebrate the finalists of the 8th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards ceremony and to crown this year’s winners.
“It’s an amazingly well-attended event honoring women across seven counties, so it’s truly a regional event,” said NWIIWA Chair Erika Dombey of the more than 750 person draw. “The food, the venue, and every person in the room make this a great time.”
NWIIWA stands for Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association, a non-profit that grew from the event itself and officially launched just three months ago.
“The momentum from the awards kept growing,” said NWIIWA President Andrea Pearman. “It’s so rewarding to see and support the strength of the women in the room, and we wanted to create something, an organization for these professional women to grow their network and professional education year-round.”
Up & Coming
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“Dearborn Sculpture Fest” an Art Metal Competition Premiers this October Showcasing Artists from Across the StateDearborn, MI: 11 teams will compete in an art metal competition showcasing their skills in Dearborn’s first “Sculpture Fest”. The sculptures will be on display for two weeks at Fairlane Town Center beginning Saturday September 29th, culminating in a live auction on Saturday October 13th, 4:00 pm at Bar Louie and the Commons at 22269 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124.
“This exciting competition fits with the City of Dearborn’s long standing sculpture initiative.” said Jackie Lovejoy, president of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. “I’ve seen the pieces in progress and we are in for a treat, beautiful sculpture & framed art, ranging in sizes up to 9 feet tall are in the works. It will be exciting to see everyone’s finished products and we’ll be staging the mall near PF Chang’s entrance with all the art for public viewing Friday night!”
Each team was given one hour to pick their materials followed by two weeks to assemble their pieces before the art drop-off at Fairlane Town Center. Teams could gather 500 pounds of recycled materials including copper, brass, and stainless steel at Red Metals Recycling on September 15th. Teams had 2 weeks for fabrication. Teams include professional artists, professors from the College for Creative Studies and Henry Ford College student team as well!
A VIP preview party to meet the artists and preview the art will be hosted on Friday October 12th from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at Bar Louie. Saturday October 13th will be filled with children’s activities followed by the Sculpture Fest Live Auction that will take place at 4:00pm.
“Sculpture Fest is sure to become a staple in our community! With our initiatives like the Pockets of Perception program run by the Dearborn Community Fund & the full occupancy of City Hall Art Space lofts with 53 artists of all mediums residing downtown, I can see it really taking off” commented PJ Lemanski, Director of Small Business Development at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce.
For anyone unable to attend the live auction, pre bidding will be open Monday October 1st, as will our online People’s Choice Voting! To bid, call Jackie or PJ at 313-584-6100. Online People’s choice voting will be at both www.dearbornareachamber.org and at www.dearbornsculpturefest.org Sculpture Fest is a family friendly event and open to all who are interested.
For more information, please contact the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at 313-584-6100. Be sure to follow the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/DearbornAreaChamber, on Twitter @DbnAreaChamber and online at www.dearbornareachamber.org for all the latest news and events.
MSU faculty, staff among recent Golden Triangle Leaders program graduates
Three members of the Mississippi State family have completed a leadership program focused on strengthening relationships and advancing development in the Golden Triangle region.
Hosted by the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, West Point Growth Alliance, and The Partnership of Starkville, the eight-month Golden Triangle Leaders program recently graduated 22 emerging and experienced leaders who were selected from a group of nominated applicants.
MSU faculty and staff graduates include Ryan Akers, associate extension professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Human Sciences; Austin Check, learning and development specialist with Human Resources Management; and Natalie Ray, extension agent I at the Clay County Extension Office.
Over the course of the program, participants completed a group service project, learned about the Golden Triangle through industry tours, and interacted with local business leaders and elected officials.
Ray said she is grateful to the GTL program for helping her become more familiar with the accomplishments and contributions of different entities, such as Mossy Oak, Columbus Air Force Base, and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
“This program showed me the details and facets that make the GTR a great place to live and gave me an opportunity to meet the people who have helped make it that way,” she said. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this program and am so thankful I got to be a part of it.”
For more on the Golden Triangle Leaders program, visit www.starkville.org/about/programs-events/golden-triangle-leaders. Read more: Mississippi State University
Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is now accepting passport applications for new passports!Higgins Insurance, located at 405 Lafayette Road, Hopkinsville, is the sponsor of this new initiative and will enable Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library to provide this service to the community. Partner Lee Conrad stated, “We are excited that the Public Library has decided to offer this exciting service. Higgins Insurance is proud to support this important institution and hope that many people in our community see value in the passport program.” Road
As part of the HCCPL mission to provide resources and opportunities for citizens, the library began accepting new passport applications on August 27th. HCCPL staff members have been certified in the processing and have already had great response from the community about this new service.
Executive Director, DeeAnna Sova shared, “HCCPL strives to be a resource for information for the community. The ability to provide this service is another opportunity to continue to grow the public library’s ability to serve Christian County. We appreciate Higgins Insurance and their willingness to partner with us to make this fantastic program happen.”
Passport applications are currently being completed by appointment. To make an appointment, email promotions@hccpl.org or call 270-887-4262 and ask for DeeAnna Sova or Elysa Parks. To learn more about the process, check out our website at http://hccpl.org/services/passport-application/.
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