The Express Track - Galesburg Chamber of Commerce
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The Express Track - Galesburg Chamber of Commerce
The Express Track The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce advocates for area business and member interests, while providing quality resources, services and leadership to its current and future members. October 2015- Vol 2015, Issue 10 GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER October Community Events Fri. 2 Oct, 2015 Substance Abuse Group for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 2 @ 10:00 am This workshop is for veterans who are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Learn coping skills and share your story with others dealing with similar concerns. Country Financial Open House @ Country Financial Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sat. 3 Oct, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 3 Oct, 2015 8:00 am) There is something for everyone at the Galesburg Farmers Market, from honey to handmade jewelry! Our market features locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. Come shop Galesburg and stay and chat awhile! Vendors: Please call Kathy Bennett at309-3681750 to participate. Cost is $15 per week or $150 for the season. We would love to bring you on board as there is a nice demand for fresh produce in our area. We accepts LINK and WIC coupons for Young Mothers and Seniors. Event Location: Parking Lot Simmons & Kellogg Streets, Galesburg, IL Event Date: Saturdays starting May 2 thru October 31Start Time: 8 am End Time: 12 noon Mock Interview Sessions for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 3 @ 9:00 am Our staff will guide you through a mock interview asking common interview questions and providing feedback to ensure you’re prepared for the real deal. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (309) 682-1113 ext. 2121. Sun. 4 Oct, 2015 First Lutheran Church Communion Worship & Sunday School Classes for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Oct 4 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages Personality Profiling for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 4 @ 10:00 am People often find it difficult defining what kind of work they would find enjoyable. Personality type is a practical tool for investigating what works for you, then looking for and recognizing work that satisfies your preferences. Join us for a personality test and learn more about your personality type and what employment opportunities may be a good fit for you. Tue. 6 Oct, 2015 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields Church Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This life-changing, 9-week class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Karen Paton at Fields Church in Galesburg, IL will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. FIRST SESSION IS FREE! Thu. 8 Oct, 2015 Rootabaga Jammers Concert (Thu. 8 Oct, 2015 6:00 pm 8:30 pm) FREE Concert by The Rootabaga Jammers! Gather your friends, relatives or just come by yourself to the FREE concert by the amazing Rootabaga Jammers at the 2 Kensington Ball Room. The doors open at 6PM and the band will play from 6:30 to 8:30. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome. Fri. 9 Oct, 2015 Girl Scouts - Program Aide Training (Fri. 9 Oct, 2015 5:00 pm - Sat. 10 Oct, 2015 5:00 am) Substance Abuse Group for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 9 @ 10:00 am This workshop is for veterans who are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Learn coping skills and share your story with others dealing with similar concerns. Sat. 10 Oct, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 10 Oct, 2015 8:00 am) Mock Interview Sessions for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Edit Oct 10 @ 9:00 am Our staff will guide you through a mock interview asking common interview questions and providing feedback to ensure you’re prepared for the real deal. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (309) 682-1113 ext. 2121. Nova Singers: Encore! Audience Favorites (Sat. 10 Oct, 2015 7:30 pm) To open our 30th Anniversary Season, Nova Singers presents a program of audience favorites, featuring American folk songs and spirituals, English madrigals, Romantic gems and a sampling of world folk songs. Artistic Director Dr. Laura Lane says “This is one of the most beautiful and entertaining programs we have ever done. To choose the very best pieces from the last 30 years, and to put them all together in this unique mixture of styles and sounds--that was a fun challenge! Now, in each rehearsal with the Singers, what a joy it is to meet again our old friends: Duruflé’s Ubi caritas, Brahms’ Schaffe in mir Gott and all these old, familiar folk songs. I absolutely love doing Oh! Susanna, Amazing Grace, Shenandoah, Ain’a That Good News!, and the most dramatic and exciting of Moses Hogan’s spirituals, Elijah Rock and Battle of Jericho. We are having a blast, and I know the audience will too!” Dinner in the Dark @ Soangetaha Country Club Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fundraiser for Stone-Hayes Eat your dinner blindfold to simulate how a blind person has to navigate meals daily. Sun. 11 Oct, 2015 Nova Singers- Encore! Audience Favorites (Sun. 11 Oct, 2015 4:00 pm) First Lutheran Church Worship & Sunday School for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Oct 11 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages Working Through Anger Reconnection Workshop for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 11 @ 10:00 amAnger is a common feeling and a natural human response. This module offers options for how to respond when one is faced with emotionally intense situations and events. Presented by the Red Cross. Tue. 13 Oct, 2015 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields Church Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Like us on Facebook October Community Events continued Fri. 16 Oct, 2015 Substance Abuse Group for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 16 @ 10:00 am This workshop is for veterans who are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Learn coping skills and share your story with others dealing with similar concerns. Sat. 17 Oct, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 17 Oct, 2015 8:00 am) Mock Interview Sessions for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 17 @ 9:00 am Our staff will guide you through a mock interview asking common interview questions and providing feedback to ensure you’re prepared for the real deal. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (309) 682-1113 ext. 2121. Sun. 18 Oct, 2015 “Plastic Surgery” Workshop for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 18 @ 9:00 am Credit cards are quick and convenient. When used responsibly, they can help establish a positive credit history. Learn how to use credit cards wisely, repay what you owe, and keep track of future spending. Presented by CEFCU. First Lutheran Church Worship & Sunday School Classes for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Oct 18 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages Tue. 20 Oct, 2015 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields Church Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This life-changing, 9-week class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Karen Paton at Fields Church in Galesburg, IL will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. FIRST SESSION IS FREE! United Way of Knox County Beer Wine Food Tasting @ Soangetaha Country Club Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm Fri. 23 Oct, 2015 Substance Abuse Group for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 23 @ 10:00 am This workshop is for veterans who are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Learn coping skills and share your story with others dealing with similar concerns. Sat. 24 Oct, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 24 Oct, 2015 8:00 am) Mock Interview Sessions for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 24 @ 9:00 am Our staff will guide you through a mock interview asking common interview questions and providing feedback to ensure you’re prepared for the real deal. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (309) 682-1113 ext. 2121. Sun. 25 Oct, 2015 First Lutheran Church Reformation Jubilee Worship & Catered Lunch @ First Lutheran Church Oct 25 @ 9:30 am The community is invited to the celebration! For over 160 years, historic First Lutheran Church has been a place of worship, comfort, music and gathering in Galesburg. 9:30 a.m. Worship with special guest speaker Kai Swanson, Executive Assistant to the President of Augustan College followed by fellowship 11:15 a.m. Catered chicken dinner (Free-will offering will be accepted) Veteran’s Crisis Line Information @ Goodwill Commons Oct 25 @ 10:00 am Learn how to utilize the VA Crisis Line, coping strategies for times of trial, how to recognize your warning signs, and where you can go for help. Plus, watch the Oscar winning “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1″ short documentary by HBO. Presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mon. 26 Oct, 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s @ Hawthorne Center Oct 26 @ 8:00 am The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and 8 locations in our region, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. To register or make a donation please visit www.alz.org/illinoiscentral Thu. 27 Oct, 2015 Costa’s 58th Annual Chicken Dinner @ Costa's 58th Annual Chicken Dinner Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm "Meals will be served at Costa Catholic Academy, 2726 Costa Drive. Carry-out and drive-up service is also available. The drive-thru service will be from the new Addition doorway. • • • • • • MENU Golden Fried Chicken or Grilled Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - Green Beans Cole Slaw or Apple Sauce Roll & Butter Beverage (Dine-In only) - Desserts (Additional Fee) Prices: $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (10 years and under)" Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields Church Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This life-changing, 9-week class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Karen Paton at Fields Church in Galesburg, IL will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. FIRST SESSION IS FREE! Wed. 28 Oct, 2015 Getting Ready for Your Best Interview Ever for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 28 @ 10:00 am We’ll help you prepare for an interview. Learn how to dress, explain your work history, answer interview questions appropriately, and how to follow up after the interview. Fri. 30 Oct, 2015 Substance Abuse Group for Veterans @ Goodwill Commons Oct 30 @ 10:00 am This workshop is for veterans who are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Learn coping skills and share your story with others dealing with similar concerns. Sat. 31 Oct, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 31 Oct, 2015 8:00 am) Like us on Facebook 3 4 Like us on Facebook WELCOME NEW MEMBERS CII Embroidery Mr. Attila Nemeth 60 S. Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)343-2330, [email protected] Eskridge Massage Therapy Michael & Tracy Eskridge Bondi Bldg 311 E. Main, Ste 504. Galesburg (309) 337-6227, [email protected] www.facebook.com/eskridgemassage Globar Juice & Smoothie Ms. Megan Robbins 337 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)351-1674 www.facebook.com/globarjuiceandsmoothie The Junk Drawer Ms. Kelli Kistler 147 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)221-7542 or (309)299-5865 [email protected], [email protected] on Facebook: The Junk Drawer Peoria Rivermen Mr. Mickey Gray 201 SW Jefferson Street, Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 680-3721, [email protected] www.rivermen.net Thank you to the following businesses who renewed their membership. We value your support and participation! Allied Termite & Pest Control Country Insurance & Financial Service Hein Construction Homefield Energy Kelly, Cox & Butcher LLC Knox Co. Right to Life Knoxville Mercantile, LLC Simpson Ltd Sustainable Business Center TimbukTech, Inc Way Insurance Services Like us on Facebook 5 The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to spotlight our great members and share information about your business or organization. If you would like to participate in this benefit of membership, please provide us with a 1-2 paragraph summary so everyone can learn about who you are, the services you provide, and your hours of operation. We will include you in our monthly newsletter which is sent out to approximately 1,000 email addresses. Please email your summary to [email protected]. ! n r o H n w O r u Toot Yo GALESBURG — A local flower shop recently brought home awards from a regional florists’ convention. Galesburg Flower Company owner Mike Rogers won second place in the corsage category, and head designer Blaine Utsinger won third place in the “anything goes” category. They competed in late August at the annual fall show hosted by Bonnett Wholesale Florist in Milan. “It makes me proud,” Rogers said. “It says that we're putting out a product that's as good as or better than anywhere around. ... We're on the edge of design as far as being forward thinking.” Florists from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Missouri also attended the convention. “We’re competing against shops in pretty big areas,” Rogers said. Nearly 300 shops attended and the entries were judged by experts from across the country. For the anything goes category, Utsinger and the other entrants had no limitations besides how much they could spend. For Rogers, the annual convention is a learning opportunity for his employees. “I try to have everybody in the shop go up there at least once during that weekend, so they see what's available to us,” Rogers said. “It’s a good educational day. They have seminars all day long, they have guest designers, you hear about new techniques, you get to talk to the people actually growing the product.” In the eight years Galesburg Flower Company has been around, it has won 10 awards at this annual competition, Rogers said. Galesburg Flower Company purchased Anderson Florists and moved to its Broad Street location in 2010, when Don Anderson retired five years ago. Ben Zigterman: (309) 343-7181, ext. 255; [email protected]; @bzigterman 6 Like us on Facebook Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House @ Farmers Insurance-Gina Martin Agency Thursday, October 15th 4:30pm-6:30pm 250 E. Main St. #309, Galesburg Complimentary Dessert & Beverages RSVP appreciated to [email protected] or call (309) 341-0609. Like us on Facebook 7 Sunday, October 11, 2015 3:00 p.m. Free Concert! Central Congregational Church 60 Public Square, Galesburg, IL Southern and Contemporary Gospel Anticipation Is Brian, Brandon, and Chris Himmell A Free Will Offering will be Accepted for the Preservation of the Stained Glass Windows For More Information, Please call 343-5145 Galesburg Christian School 2015 Fall Fundraising Banquet Friday, November 13, 2015 6:00 pm Lake Storey Pavilion Celebrating a 20 year Legacy of Transforming Our World Special Guest Speaker Dr. Jeff Barclay Popular teacher of chemistry and physics in the early years of GCS, impacting students with his commitment to a Christian world view. Former pastor of Brown Avenue Church of God; serving in ministry and education positions for thirty-six years. Currently the Lead Pastor at Christ Community Church, Lawrence, KS, Jeff and Cindy also serve on the Advisory Board for The Family Policy Alliance of Kansas and CITIZENLink. Dr. Barclay is politically active throughout Kansas and a strong advocate for school choice, having been the Director of Parents in Control (PIC) and the founder of Educational Liberty for Kansas Children (ELKC). Make reservations by calling GCS at 343-8008 www.GalesburgChristian.org GCS is not funded in any way by the state. Our primary source of funding is through student tuition and supporters who see the value in a school committed to transforming our world through educational excellence in a Christ-centered environment. On Friday, September 18, I had the great privilege of attending the first installment of the Knox 101-The Brownbag Series. I asked Payton Rose, our Knox Corp Fellow at the Welcome Center to join me. It was held in the Trustee Room on the third floor of the wonderfully renovated Alumni Hall. The subject of the talk was the new Whitcomb Heritage Center on the third floor of Alumni Hall and the Wilson Gallery on the main floor of Old Main. This event included a tour. Jeff Douglas, director of Seymour Library, introduced us to the recently installed Alumni Hall and Old Main history exhibits. He was joined by Owen Muelder ‘63, director of the Underground Railroad Freedom Center, for the tours. In the Whitcomb Heritage Center, we found an amazing museum commemorating the United States, Illinois, Galesburg and Knox College in the 1850s. This time frame was chosen to tie in the 5th Lincoln Douglas Debate that was held at Knox on October 7th, 1858. There are museum quality exhibits and rare artifacts on display depicting the times. Right now, the surveying equipment, used to originally plot Galesburg, and 8 several artifacts used by George Washington Gale are included in the exhibit. There are sweeping vistas of Washington D.C., Galesburg and Knox College. There are stories that will captivate visitors. Best of all, this gallery is free and open to the public. We will be boasting about it to visitors at the Welcome Center. If this talk and tour ended at the Whitcomb Heritage Center I would have been more than satisfied with Jeff & Owen and Knox College. So, when we walked between the raindrops and entered Old Main, I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was much more to the story and the exhibits. The Lincoln Room in Old Main has been carefully updated and fitted with multimedia capabilities. The room has always captivated me. Now, it is new and improved. The Wilson Gallery is located in the hallway on the main floor of Old Main. It is filled with museum quality exhibits explaining the mission of Knox College. There were wonderful vintage photos mounted throughout the halls. Included in this exhibit is a wonderful parallel of Lincoln and Knox. One exhibit shows four of the books Abe used to educated himself. Like us on Facebook These books were William Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England, the Complete Works of Shakespear, Euclid’s Phaenomena and the King James Bible. In the main entry to Old Main there is a bronze life mask of Abe Lincoln from 1860. It is mounted so that it can be touched and examined by anyone. This is my favorite part of the entire exhibit. I encourage everyone to take the time to stroll through the Whitcomb Heritage Center and the Wilson Gallery. The Whitcomb Center is named for alumni, Dick and Joan Whitcomb. They were substantial donors to the Alumni Hall renovation. The Wilson Gallery is named for famed Lincoln Scholar and Knox College professor Douglas Wilson. Bill Morris Executive Director, Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau [email protected] My name is Payton Rose and I graduated Knox College with a major in Political Science and minors in Creative Writing and Spanish. Although I have spent the majority of my life in the Denver, Colorado suburbs, I am proud to call Galesburg my home. My interest in the KnoxCorps program and the convention and visitors bureau comes from my desire to give back to the community that has housed me and helped me grow these last four years. I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, like hiking and biking, but feel at home surfing the web and reading news articles. In true Knox fashion, my interests have taken me in many directions, leaving my future somewhat up in the air. I hope to continue to explore the Galesburg area and finally make it around to all the historic sites that the city has to offer. While I’m most excited about the prospect of helping build tourism through technical skills and projects, one of the best parts about my job is getting to learn something new about the surrounding area every day. Flirting with Disaster... The Moth in Galesburg Join Tri States Public Radio for an evening of live storytelling with the Moth Radio Hour in Galesburg Friday November 6th, 7:30pm The Orpheum Theatre Tickets on sale tspr.org or 309-342-2299 Like us on Facebook 9 Join us for our Open House! - Friday,have October 2nd 3:00 p.m.address! - 6 p.m. We a new - 635 N Seminary, Galesburg We’ve moved, and we’d love you to stop by. - We’ll have food, refreshments and prizes, Ed Johnson Patrick Young no purchase necessary 635 N Seminar 635 N Seminary Galesburg, IL 61401 Galesburg IL 61401 -We’ve RSVP requested moved, and we’d love you to stop by. We have a new address! [email protected] [email protected] (309) 342-1646 (309) 342-5316 Ed Johnson Ed Johnson (309) 342-1646 635 N Seminar Galesburg, IL 61401 [email protected] (309) 342-1646 ed.johnson@ countryfinancial.com Patrick Young Patrick Young (309) 342-5316 635 N Seminary Galesburg IL 61401 [email protected] (309) 342-5316 patrick.young@ countryfinancial.com Auto, home and business insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®. Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. Fixed annuities issued by COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. All issuing companies located in Bloomington, IL. 0915-639HO 0415-507HC-16907-9/22/2015 10 Like us on Facebook Auto, home and business insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®. Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. Fixed annuities issued by COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. All issuing companies located in Bloomington, IL. Like us on Facebook 11 Ribbon Cutting Eskridge Massage Therapy celebrates their one year anniversary. Michael & Tracy are licensed massage therapists with 12 years combined experience. Appointments may be scheduled Monday through Saturday. Pictured L to R: Bob Bondi, Don Shadensack, Chris Ryner, Michael & Tracy Eskridge, Kelli Bennewitz, Theresa Mangieri, Joseph Riley and Steven Brody — at Eskridge Massage Therapy Bondi Building Suite 504 Galesburg, Illinois. 12 Like us on Facebook Presents An Evening of Leadership Excellence from Experienced Local Leaders FEATURING Kraig Boynton & Bill Nelson CEO Bridgeway Inc. Past President, United Way of Knox County Moderated By Terry Cavanaugh The Leadership Perspectives Series Voices of Experience—Social Services __________________________________________ $20 Chamber Members $25 Future Members 5:30—7:00pm November 19, 2015 appetizers and cash bar Kensington Ballroom 311 E. Simmons Street Like us on Facebook 13 First Lutheran Church 364 E. Water St., Galesburg 163 Years Serving the Community REFORMATION JUBILEE Sunday, Oct. 25th 9:30am Community Worship 11:15am Catered Chicken Dinner (Free-will offering) Keynote Speaker: Kai Swanson Executive Assistant to the President of Augustana College Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 19th by calling the Church Office at 343-3176 or go to galesburgfirstlutheran.org. You are invited to attend the Reformation Jubilee! Sing and celebrate the Presence of the Holy, surrounded by historic architecture and stunning stained glass. Everyone in the community is invited! You are invited to an….. Open House P NK PARTY Planned especially for you to promote breast cancer awareness! Tuesday, October 13, 2015 5pm-7pm 6pm: Fashion Show Featuring clothes from Four Seasons and Ruby Ribbon Kensington Ballroom 311 E. Simmons St. Galesburg, IL 61401 Snacks, Door Prizes & Informational Booths Free Fun-Filled Evening! RSVP: 309-344-9402 Before October 9, 2015