Volume 20 Issue 7 July 2012 Report - Microsoft · PDF fileReport. July 2012. A publication of the . Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. ... Peoria, IL 61615. ... • The City of Peoria

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ChamberReportwww.peoriachamber.org

July 2012

A publication of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

Volume 20 Issue 7

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Brandstormingdef. a disturbance of the normal condition of marketing thinking manifesting itself by Ideas and Insights of direction and force.

New 2-hour Brandstorming sessions now available. For more info visit www.adcoagency.com/campfi re

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Chamber Members!

Employee Size Code - (number of full-time equivalent employees in the tri-county area): (A) 1-10 (B) 11-25

(C) 26-75 (D) 76-150 (E) 151-300 (F) 300+

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WelcomeNEW

Want to schedule a ribbon cutting? Call us to schedule yours today! 309.495.5900

Daniel J. Heinz Remodeling, Inc.1729 West Lamont Avenue; Peoria, IL 61614p. (309) 689-0087 f. (309) 279-9596Web: www.danieljheinzremodeling.comEmail: [email protected]. Daniel Heinz - Established in 1991, Daniel J. Heinz Remodeling, Inc.’s work includes all types of residential projects, including basement remodels (Matrix mold and mildew proof basement systems), kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, decks, and home repairs. (A)

Gemstone Confections8412 N. Knoxville Avenue; Peoria, IL 61615Web: www.gemstoneconfections.com Email: [email protected] Mr. Rick Richardson - Gemstone offers gourmet cakes and cookies in designer keepsake packages as corporate and personal gifts for all occasions. (A)

Kleine Equipment, Inc. 10820 N Maher Road; Brimfield, IL 61517Web: www.kleine-eq.comEmail: [email protected]. Lindsey S. Hankes - Kleine Equipment is a premier John Deere dealership recognized as the best provider of products, parts and service solutions for our agricultural consumer and commercial customers through the commitment of high performing employees. (B)

Market Vision Floor Plans & Photography, Ltd.Peoria, ILp. (309) 781-4669Email: [email protected]. Kelly L. Schneider - Real estate marketing services for residential realtors including interactive floor plans (IFPs), photographs, video tours, QR codes, statistics tracking, and more! (A)

RC Race Management4450 Prospect Road; Peoria Heights, IL 61616p. (309) 676-6378Email: [email protected]. Adam White - RC Race Management is a company that offers management and timing services for running competitions in the local and regional area. (A)

Signature Homes 7227 N. University Street; Peoria, IL 61614p. (309) 693-6179 f. (309) 693-6187Web: www.signaturehomes.wsEmail: [email protected]. Bill Ventimiglia - Our commitment to homeowner satisfaction is the cornerstone on which we build our reputation. (A)

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Ribbon CuttingsPhotos & Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Welcome New Leadership2012-2013 Chamber Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chamber EventsBusiness After Hours and Chamber U . . . . . . .4

Featured ArticleNEW! Referral Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Business BriefsNews, Business Moves, Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SCHEDULE ARIBBON CUTTING

T O D A YTake advantage of your chamber membership and get

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Want to schedule a ribbon cutting? Call us to schedule yours today! 309.495.5900

President and CEO Heikki Lehtonen, of Componenta conducted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new USA Customer Service Center located at 7800 North Sommer Street, Suite 103 in Peoria. Engineering, Sales and Supply Chain Activities for North America will be spearheaded from this office.

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Peoria Park District Executive Director, Park Board President, trustees, staff, and community members were present for Kellogg Golf Course’s Ribbon Cutting. The renovated golf course features bent grass fairways and greens, new sand bunkers, uplifted trees, improved drainage, and an updated clubhouse. To book a tee time visit www.ppdgolf.org.

A ribbon cutting was conducted to celebrate the 1st Annual Free Dental Day. This clinic was sponsored by Smile Design and Affordable Dentistry. Giving back was the theme for the day. Big Thanks to Dr Ryan Dee, Dr Thomas Devlin, Dr Susan Isawumi, Dr Bela Joshi, and Dr Anne Marcotte and their entire dental teams for making dental care available for those in need.

Wheels O’ Time Museum held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building which will provide a workshop for restoration and maintenance for the museum’s artifacts. There will also be an exhibit area for public viewing resembling an old car dealership, cars provided by Early Ford V-8 Club.

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YOUR CHAMBERLEADERSHIP 2012 - 2013

Welcome the new leadership at the Chamber for the coming year.

ChairmanWill Ball, Caterpillar, Inc.Vice ChairmanBrent Eichelberger, Commerce BankTreasurerDave Cochran, South Side Trust and Savings BankImmediate Past ChairmanTom Fliege, Hawk Agency

Board Members:Eric Bursott, River City Construction LLC; Tim Cundiff, Vision Care Center; Robert Gates, Federal Companies; Tom Hammerton, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center; Margaret Hanley, A. Lucas & Sons; John Heil, Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen; Richard Kriegsman, KMI, Inc.; Michael Maloof, Jim Maloof Realtor; Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership; Mary Jo Schettler, Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino; Don Shafer, Heartland Bank and Trust Company; Bob Woolsey, Jones Bros. Jewelers Inc.

A huge THANK YOU to our past Board Members:Darrin Autry, Commerce Bank; Kelly Peterson, ARM; Charles Purcell, G & D Integrated; Debbie Ritschel, Water Street Group; Vicky Stewart, formerly from Illinois Central College; Josh Waite, Northwestern Mutual and Mike Wiesehan, Lippmann’s Furniture & Interiors

JULY

Chamber University

• Thursday, July 12• The City of Peoria• 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.• Hosted by: Councilman Eric Turner & Councilman Chuck Weaver

You don’t want to miss the City of Peoria’s Business After Hours hosted by Councilman Eric Turner and Councilman Chuck Weaver! Come socialize with elected officials and learn how to become a vendor to the City of Peoria while exploring the many beautiful and historical attractions of City Hall. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres catered by Barrack’s and Hy-Vee, dessert courtesy of Apple’s Bakery, drinks provided by Brewers Distributing Company and a live step performance by TSO2, a local teen step group. Business After Hours guests may park in the Twin Towers Parking Garage and have their parking validated at the Registration Desk.

Business After Hours is free for members and $25 for non-members.

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Business After Hours: The City of Peoria

• Wednesday, July 18• Topic: Marketing 101• 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.• Heartland Partnership Board Room 100 SW Water St.

The Marketing session will provide you with tips on how to use your membership to receive publicity through different Chamber outlets.

*Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Register online at www.peoriachamber.org.

6/6/12 3:33 PM

DATES & EVENTS• Friday, July 13 • 4:30 p.m.• Athena Award• Outstanding Small Business Award

Are you interested in submitting your organization or another organization for the ATHENA Award or the Outstanding Small Business Award? Deadline for submission is Friday, July 13 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, see the back cover of this issue of the Chamber Report.

Deadline to Submit Award Nominations

On Deck: Speed Networking - Thursday, August 2 • Log on to www.peoriachamber.org for more information or to register

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Are you interested in growing your business, growing your wallet, and helping the Chamber in the process?

Introducing the NEW Chamber Membership Referral Program from the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce! Provide us with a referral of a company that is not currently a member, and if the prospect joins within four months of referral, the referring company will receive $50 credit toward Chamber membership renewal or one ticket to a specified Chamber event.

Submit the following information to Eileen Ristau at [email protected] or log on to www.peoriachamber.org to fill out an online submission:

• Business Name • Your Name• Contact Name • Your Company• E-mail & Phone • Date Submitted

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BusinessBriefs

Advanced Correctional Healthcare congratulates Greg Rakestraw D.O. on his promotion to Corporate Medical Director.

Busey Bank is pleased to announce Jeremy Howard has joined Busey Commercial Banking as Vice President and Relationship Manager for Peoria and Tazewell Counties.

Community Foundation of Central Illinois welcomes Alison Oaks as Program Manager.

Commerce Bank is pleased to announce that Steve Daggs, senior vice president of commercial banking, will assume the role of senior relationship manager for the Central Illinois region.

Commerce Bank is pleased to announce Jonathan Williams has been promoted to senior vice president of commercial banking in Peoria. Easter Seals is excited to announce Mary Jo Schettler, Director of Community Service and Sales for the Par a Dice Hotel Casino, is joining Mina Shams as Co-Chair of the VIP Campaign.

Hanson Professional Services, Inc’ s board of directors recently announced new officers. Dan Whalen, P.E., Assistant Vice President, was named vice president and market principal for the energy and industry market. James Moll, P.E., a project manager servicing the infrastructure market was named vice president. The following were named assistant vice presidents: Jeff Colon, P.E., Mathew Fletcher, P.E., S.E., and Craig Holan, AICP.

The law firm of Hasselberg, Williams, Grebe, Snodgrass & Birdsall is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2012 William P. Streeter has become a partner of the firm.

Kenyon and Associates Architects, Inc. is pleased to thank William W. Hawkinson AIA for his over forty years of service to the Firm upon his retirement, and to acknowledge the election of Larry E. Wachtveitl AIA to the position of President.

McGladrey, LLP announces Trista Hanauer recently joined its Peoria Office as a tax associate.

Medi-Weightloss Clinics of Peoria welcomes a new nurse practitioner, Holly Killion, APN.

New Capital Bank would like to welcome Richard Bartel as the new Bank Manager and Lending Officer and Karen Sadler as the new Marketing Director and Customer Service Representative.

OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce Kathleen Forbes, MD, MSMM, CPE has accepted the new position of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Clinical Officer for OSF Healthcare System.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois are pleased to announce that Margaret Gustafson has been named President of Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

Peoria Pest Eliminators is pleased to welcome Michael Rice as Pest Elimination Specialist.

The W.D. Boyce Council would like to congratulate Lawerence Thomas as a new Unit Serving Executive for the Scout Reach Program.

Associated Bank Mortgage Loan Originator, John J. Abraham was recognized by Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators, ranking 47 out of more than 800 mortgage professionals across the county in total units closed, and 101 in total dollar volume, and ranked fifth in percentage of volume gain. In addition, he was named as one of the top 200 mortgage originators in the nation for both dollars and units every year since 1995. Abraham also received a lifetime achievement award from Mortgage Originator Magazine for originating over 1 billion dollar in mortgage lending.

The Better Business Bureau presented

the Torch Awards for Business Integrity on May 15, 2011. Resource Management Services, Inc. was one of three companies to receive the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Integrity.

Busey Bank was recognized by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development as the top guaranteed housing lender in Illinois for 2011 – a title earned for the past two years.

Common Place Family Learning Center’s after school youth programs honored youth participants for their academic achievements during an award ceremony. Awards include: perfect attendance, participant of the year, academic excellence, overall character improvements, showstopper, who’s who and media. Joyce DeRenzy, Center for Prevention of Abuse, and Mark Spenny, CEFCU, received the Common Place Love In Action Award for their service to the community which exemplifies the Common Place mission. CWTC, Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc., was the winner of a $10,000 Technology Grant courtesy of Heart Technologies.

FamilyCore received a $2,993 grant from The Community Foundation of Central Illinois to purchase art tools for expression to overcome trauma.

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. has been

ranked No. 16 in the large-company category on Best Places to Work in Illinois.

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. has been named No. 149 on the Engineering News-Record Design Firm list for 2012, improving on its No. 169 ranking in 2011.

The IAAP Tri-County Chapter congratulates Karen Haensel, CAP-OM, on being awarded Star of the Month for May.

The IAAP Tri-County Chapter congratulates Janet Vallianatos, who received the Stellar Award for her extraordinary dedication for 2011-2012.

Illinois American Water has been selected by the American Water Works Association to receive the 2011 Communications Achievement Award in recognition of the company’s outreach regarding proper pharmaceutical disposal.

Methodist Medical Center was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group. To see the Methodist scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org

Congratulations to Midstate College on receiving the Public Relations Association of Central Illinois Pat Landen Award for the Wellness and Health Initiative Program (WHIP) to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles among students, faculty and staff.

Midstate College congratulates Janet

business moves

The Business Briefs are an excellent marketing opportunity offered to Chamber members. Submit items of interest to Megan King at [email protected]. Information must be received by the 10th of the month to be included in next month’s issue.

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The Chamber Report (USPS-097-250) is the official publication of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. It is published monthly at 100 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, phone: 309.676.0755. An annual subscription is $10. Periodical postage paid in Peoria, Illinois 61601 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER - Send address changes to: The Chamber Report, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 SW Water Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

Ozuna, Community Outreach Coordinator, for receiving the Outstanding New Leader Award from the Women in Leadership of Central Illinois. Janet received the award as she has made the most noteworthy contribution to Women in Leadership of Central Illinois in her first year of membership.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois are pleased to announce the following award winners: Heart of Saint Francis Award: Diana Hampton, Administrative Assistant; Jennifer Ellison, Pharmacist; Laurie Janes, Physical Therapy Assistant; Theresa Myers, Phlebotomist; and Valarie Kennedy, Program Coordinator Rehab Therapy. Leader of the Year Award: Mike Horton, Housekeeping Manager. Nursing Excellence Transformational Leadership: LaMonica Henrekin, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Angela Kouri, Ambulatory Care Administration; and Diane Harney, Medical Intensive Care Unit. Nursing Excellence Empowerment: Jenna Ford, Pediatrics Acute and Jill Williamson, Surgical Acute. Nursing Excellence Exemplary Professional Practice: Terry Sperry, Emergency Department; Heather Parker, Case Management; and Cynthia Williams, Obstetrics Acute. Nursing Excellence Innovator in Nursing: Kelly Harlan, GI Lab and Mary Marvin, Surgery Preadmission Center. Nursing Excellence Nurse Interdisciplinary Team: Ambulatory Access to Care 6 Sigma Project Team Leader: Teresa Pinter.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce the February 2012 DAISY Award was presented to Carol Unes of East Peoria.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and the Illinois Neurological Institute are pleased to announce Lori Augspurger, RN, BSN, CNRN has been awarded the Melanie Minton Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) of the Year by the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing.

The Peoria Association of Realtors is pleased to announce CEO Dallas Hancock has been named to the National Association of REALTORS® Dr. Almon R. (Bud) Smith, RCE, AE Leadership Society (Smith Society).Proctor Health Care is pleased to announce Mandy Carballido, Director of Human Resources, has been designated a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Proctor Hospital is pleased to announce Donna Jean Schertz, RN, was selected as its 2012 recipient of the Donna Pauli Award for Nursing – Proctor Hospital’s Nurse of the Year Award.

Quest Charter Academy is pleased to announce that it has received a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois for “Step Into STEM”, a program 5th – 8th grade students in District #150 boundaries can attend free of charge, being exposed to the STEM areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

Simantel received three 2012 “Award of Excellence” B2 Awards from the Business Marketing Association for its integrated marketing communications strategy work on LG Seeds,

Cat® CT660 and Cat® MineStar System.

South Side Bank is pleased to announce Emma Vandeveer, VP of Marketing and Sales, has been awarded the Women in Leadership of Central Illinois “Woman of the Year” Award for 2012.

Advanced Correctional Healthcare has acquired a new health care contract for a county jail in Illinois.

Advanced Correctional Healthcare thanks Bev Wilson, Shelley Nilsson, and Deb Buerck for their continued service as they celebrate their 9th, 7th, and 5th anniversaries respectively.

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is exhibiting at the Alabama Sheriffs’ Association Summer Training Conference, the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Conference, the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association’s Annual Family Conference, and the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs’ Association’s Summer Training/Workshop Conference.

Bard Optical Campustown office will celebrate 20 years in business in July.

Busey wrapped up its Promise A Plate campaign, donating 14,620 meals to five area food banks. Support Casual Friday! Would your company be willing to have a “dress down day” for a good cause? Employees can donate $5.00 to the Center for Prevention of Abuse and get a Denim Duck lapel pin. Call Bonnie for details 681-9000 ext. 409.

EverGreen Home

Energy Consultants, Inc. will be hosting home energy classes at local venues. Go to www.EverGreenHomeEnergy.com or call 309-253-2242 for more information. FamilyCore of Peoria has been accredited for a period of three years for achieving the Highest Standards of Professional Practice for the following services: Adoption, Counseling, Support and Education Services, Foster Care Services, Intercountry Adoption Services, Kinship Care Services, Outpatient Mental Health Services, Pregnancy Support Services and Youth Development Services.

First United Methodist Church volunteers are currently building their 14th house for Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Area.

Linda Fairbanks, Ron Ball and Bill Ordaz were recently elected to the Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Area Board of Directors.

The Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe (IVY) Club is again offering youth and adult sailing classes through the Peoria Park District. You do not have to be a member to attend. Fees are $90 per student. Registration can be made through the Peoria Park District. For more information visit www.ivyclub.org.

Medi-Weightloss Clinics of Peoria, Il is proud to announce the celebration of their patients losing over 5,000 pounds since opening in September.

Diabetic Interns from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center have staffed the LINK booth at the Riverfront Farmer’s

Market in downtown Peoria for the past two years offering cooking demos and recipe samples along with other education about preparing the produce from the market. This year, the Farmer’s Market has received a $2,500 grant to double the LINK redemption value.

The America Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently selected Pearl Insurance to act as administrator and exclusive provider of the AAOS Member Insurance Program.

Peoria Imaging is proud to announce the expansion of services to include general X-ray in addition to their existing services of MRI, Open MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Vascular.

Peoria District 150 Trewyn Students rode Peoria Charter Coach buses to have lunch with the Rotary Club of Peoria to celebrate milestones in academic achievement.

Stuber Land Design has joined the Land Improvement Contractors of America, an association that has been around for 60 years.

On June 16th the W.D. Boyce Council unveiled the new shotgun and training center at the Ingersoll Scout Reservation for the Scouts to use.

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CALL FOR AWARD NOMINEESATHENA AWARD It’s time to tell your story! We want to hear how your organization is making an impact! During the Heartland

Partnership Annual Meeting, on Wednesday, September 12, we will recognize an outstanding woman in business with the ATHENA Award.

OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

Do you think your business is outstanding? If the answer is YES, nominate your business (or another one!) for the Outstanding Small Business Award. Recipients of this award are small businesses demonstrating stability, innovation, commitment to the community and the ability to overcome challenges.

DEADLINE to submit is FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT 4:30 PMCheck out http://peoriachamber.org/page/awards for more information or to submit!

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