The Express Track The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce advocates for area business and member interests, while providing August 2015- Vol 2015, Issue 8 quality resources, services and leadership to its current and future members.
GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER AUGUST Community Events
Sat. 1 Aug, 2015 that rock & roll ain't dead. Kaliedo's infectious, signature sound & explosive live show has them Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 1 Aug, 2015 8:00 am) captivating audiences & winning fans all across the There is something for everyone at the Galesburg country. Tough as nails & sweet as pie, front Farmers Market, from honey to handmade jewelry! Our woman Christina Chriss alongside drummer Joey Fava, market features locally grown produce, meats, baked bassist Cody Morales & guitarists Ronnie Rosolino & goods, flowers, plants and craft items. Come shop Jamie Burnham are electrifying & Galesburg and stay and chat awhile! Vendors: Please unforgettable. Kaleido have opened for Aerosmith, call Kathy Bennett at309-368-1750 to participate. Cost Slash, Sammy Hagar & Chickenfoot, Kid Rock, Skid Row, is $15 per week or $150 for the season. We would love Tesla and many others. to bring you on board as there is a nice demand for With openers Sin Thetic & East Side Ambush. Sin fresh produce in our area. We accepts LINK and WIC Thetic is an alternate to the normal rock & roll scene coupons for Young Mothers and Seniors. Event playing to entertain themselves along with many Location: Parking Lot Simmons & Kellogg Streets, others. East Side Ambush is a punk rock band from Galesburg, IL Event Date: Saturdays starting May 2 thru Galesburg, playing many types of music, but mostly October 31Start Time: 8 am End Time: 12 noon modern rock/punk. Tickets are general admission and
are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER BRUNCH Date: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 2nd Annual Joshua Seminar Place: GALESBURG’S LAKE STOREY SHELTER # 3 Date: Friday, August 7, 2015 Time: 8 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm This shower is being held for Galesburg’s Women’s Location: Costa Catholic Academy Pregnancy Center and Women’s Care Center of Peoria 2726 Costa Drive All gifts are welcomed including gently used items and A seminar preparing you to be strong in your Pro-Life maternity clothes. Monetary donations are accepted. belief and to arm you with tools to continue in your Come to the park and enjoy a brunch with us. Meet and STAND FOR LIFE There is no cost for this event honor the dedicated staff who work with women sponsored by Knox County Right to Life If you attended experiencing difficult and challenging pregnancies. last year and bring a friend this year, you will receive a
If you are unable to attend and wish to donate a gift, prize. pickup will be available. Call Gina Lucero at 221-2101, Contact…….. Dick or Pat at 309-343-2852 Pat Regnier at 375-6816 or Lisa Lindstrom at 342-7214. www.knoxcountyrighttolife.org Hope to see you there! Registration deadline: 8/4/15 Please pre-register, but walk-ins are welcome. Wed. 5 Aug, 2015 Sat. 8 Aug, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 5 Aug, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 8 Aug, 2015 8:00 am) pm) KNOX COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings INVITES High School Students for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 & To 3rd Annual Joshua Camp 12:45!!! Date: Saturday, August 8, 2015 Cafe_in_the_Park2015.pdf Time: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Location: Costa Catholic Academy Fri. 7 Aug, 2015 2726 Costa Drive Galesburg Summer Jam Concert (Fri. 7 Aug, 2015 7:00 A one day experience to prepare you to be strong in pm - 10:00 pm) your Pro-Life belief and to arm you with the tools to continue in your STAND FOR LIFE The day will be filled Concert - Galesburg Summer Jam: Kaliedo!!! The with education, food, fun, games and fellowship. There Orpheum Theatre will host this concert on Friday, is no cost. August 7th. Detroit, Michigan's Kaleido is living proof 2 Like us on Facebook Call Dick or Pat at 309-343-2852 Sun. 16 Aug, 2015 www.knoxcountyrighttolife.org Registration deadline: Heritage Days (Fri. 14 Aug, 2015 7:00 am - Mon. 16 8/4/15 Aug, 2015 8:00 am) Please pre-register, but walk-ins are welcome. Wed. 19 Aug, 2015 Wed. 12 Aug, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 19 Aug, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 12 Aug, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 pm) pm) Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 & for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 & 12:45!!! 12:45!!! Cafe_in_the_Park2015.pdf Cafe_in_the_Park2015.pdf Fri. 21 Aug, 2015 Fri. 14 Aug, 2015 River 2 River Car Cruise (Fri. 21 Aug, 2015 1:00 pm - Heritage Days (Fri. 14 Aug, 2015 7:00 am - Mon. 16 Sat. 22 Aug, 2015 8:00 pm) Aug, 2015 8:00 am) This annual event is always held the third Friday in Galesburg Heritage Days!!! FREE Galesburg Heritage August. Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, Days is held annually on the third week end in antiques, special interest vehicles with a cruise on Main August. It is a family friendly event with no parking or Street Friday night. Registration is free and begins at admission fees. Bring the entire family out to learn the 1:00 PM. Food, Entertainment, Vendors, Celebrity crafts & skills of old. Try your hand at candle dipping, Drivers and collectors. The event is free. Fun for the watch the blacksmith, basket weavers, wood carvers, whole family, come look these great vehicles over. rope making & much more. View the competitions of knife & tomahawk throwing, a bow shoot, fire starting First Year the River '2' River Car Show will have a SWAP & other demonstrations of frontier living. Stop at our MEET in Lowe's parking lot from 9am to 4PM on new this year the Native American Culture Area and Saturday, August 22nd learn about the native Americans. Shop over 40 period merchants. For your entertainment, there is the Lewis Sat. 22 Aug, 2015 & Clark Fife & Drum Corp, Blue Celtic Grass & Ha'Penny River 2 River Car Cruise (Fri. 21 Aug, 2015 1:00 pm - bands. Visit Benjamin Franklin & Abraham Lincoln, Sat. 22 Aug, 2015 8:00 pm) watch as the battles unfold. Enjoy a horse & wagon ride between the two encampments, take in the ladies tea & First Year the River '2' River Car Show will have a SWAP fashion show. Check out the authentic local civil war MEET in Lowe's parking lot from 9am to 4PM on relics on display. For the kids we have period correct Saturday, August 22nd games, a cake walk, & a cannon that shoots out candy Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 22 Aug, 2015 8:00 am) for the kids to gather. Stay Saturday evening & participate in the civil war camp dance & a must see, Wed. 26 Aug, 2015 the night firing of the cannons. Church services in both Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 26 Aug, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 encampments Sunday morning. And don't forget to pm) sample the amazing food at our five different kitchens for breakfast, lunch and supper. Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 & Sat. 15 Aug, 2015 12:45!!! Heritage Days (Fri. 14 Aug, 2015 7:00 am - Mon. 16 Cafe_in_the_Park2015.pdf Aug, 2015 8:00 am) Sat. 29 Aug, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 15 Aug, 2015 8:00 am) Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 29 Aug, 2015 8:00 am)
Like us on Facebook 3 Thank you to the following businesses who renewed their membership. We value your support and participation!
Bard Optical Big E's Auto, Inc. The Federal Companies Fleet Staff, Inc. Glass Specialty WLC, Inc
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The Burg’s Bar & Grill Mr. Keith Straitiff 58 S. Cherry, Galesburg, IL 61401 (3090341-4699 E-mail: [email protected]
CM Promotions, Inc. Ms. Tiffany Anderson 1262 Spruce Ave, Galesburg, IL E-mail: [email protected] Website: wwww.cmpromotionsinc.com
Edward Jones Investments Mr. Dan Butler 1472 N. Henderson, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)-344-8737 E-mail: [email protected]
Chamber Executive Director Steven Brody and Tourism Executive Director Bill Morris traveled to Springfield on July 28th to attend a policy briefing and press conference on Amtrak funding, and also a presentation from the Illinois Department of Tourism, highlighting the outstanding year that Illinois experienced in 2014. The two are pictured with President Lincoln and his family at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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6 Like us on Facebook GALESBURG LIONS CLUBS of projects in the local OFFICERS INSTALLED community. One of the club’s lasting legacies are the many An installation ceremony was held picnic shelters they built at on Wednesday, June 24 at Knights of Lake Storey and Lakeside Columbus in Galesburg for incoming Water Park. Proceeds from officers of the Galesburg Lions Club. past fundraising events have James B. “Jim” Carter was installed gone to fund a Carl Sandburg as the club president for 2015-2016. College scholarship, pay for Carter has been an active member of eye examinations and glasses the Galesburg Lions Club for the past for adults and children, and 23 years. contributed to many civic organizations. Lions Clubs International is Mary M. Godsil was installed to serve the world’s largest service club as the new club secretary. The club’s The Galesburg Lions Club has over organization with more than 1.3 vice-president will be Rodney V. 90 members and meets on every million members in approximately Riggs. Amy R. Schwartz will serve as Wednesday at 12:05PM at the Knights 45,000 clubs in more than 200 the new club treasurer. of Columbus Hall on East Fremont countries and geographical areas Street in Galesburg. Lions clubs are around the world. Since 1917, Lions According to Carter, “I am looking a group of men and women who clubs have aided the blind and forward to leading various projects identify needs within the community visually impaired and made a strong and continuing the Galesburg Lion and work together to fulfill those commitment to community service Club’s commitment to serving the needs. For more information or to get and serving youth throughout the community.” involved with the Galesburg Lions world. For more information about Since the club’s chartering in 1920, its Club, please contact President Jim Lions Clubs International, visit the members have worked on a variety Carter at 343-5062. Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
CHRISTOPHER “C.C.” of Envision Insurance Group. WILCOX AWARDED LION OF THE YEAR “It is very rewarding to help fulfill community needs, and it Christopher “C.C.” Wilcox has is a great honor to be presented been awarded the Lion of the Year with this award,” said Wilcox. by the Galesburg Lions Clubs in recognition of his commitment The Galesburg Lions Club has to and participating in the many over 90 members and meets on Galesburg Lions Club service every Wednesday at 12:05PM activities. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on East Fremont Street in organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately Wilcox has been a Lion for over Galesburg. Lions clubs are a group 45,000 clubs in more than 200 8 years, and he organized and of men and women who identify countries and geographical areas spearheaded th construction of needs within the community and around the world. Since 1917, Lions the new Lions Shelter at Lakeside work together to fulfill those needs. clubs have aided the blind and Water Park. He has participated For more information or to get visually impaired and made a strong in various club projects including involved with the Galesburg Lions commitment to community service Lions Candy Day, Pancake Festival, Club, please contact President Jim and serving youth throughout the Blessings in a Backpack, and Knox Carter at 343-5062. world. For more information about Community Prairie Kitchen. C.C. Lions Clubs International, visit the is an insurance agent at the Miller Lions Clubs International is Web site at www.lionsclubs.org. Dredge Insurance Agency, a partner the world’s largest service club
Like us on Facebook 7 GCS Fun Fest Open House Thursday, August 6
5:30-7:00 Preschool-5th grade 1881 E Fremont St 7:00-8:00 6th-12th grade 746 Hawkinson Ave
Tour the campus & meet the teachers! Enjoy activities & meet current GCS families! Fill up on Meet & Greet Treats! Pick up Enrollment Packets! Get all your questions answered or set up a private appointment!
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Minion Crafts! Snacks! Games! And watch BOTH Despicable Me movies!
Don’t miss out on this doubly fun movie overnight adventure!
$35 for 1st child, $20 for siblings Ages 7 to 12 years old
th 6 to 8 pm on Friday, August 7 $10 per child, Ages 4+ Play at the museum after hours, make a craft and enjoy a Minion snack! Watch the movie while you play! our state and local economy. The between 2006 and 2011 on the four best number of all, of the over $30 corridors with state-sponsored service. million spent on tourism, none During that period, there was an of it came from the general fund. increase of 87.7 percent in ridership It was all funded by hotel-motel on the Chicago-to-Quincy corridor. taxes across the state. More frequency of service translates to more passengers. More passengers Another vital Illinois industry increase revenue. In 2014 customers Illinois Tourism has enjoyed that is directly supported tourism contributed $40,000,000 in revenue unprecedented growth over the past is Illinois Amtrak. Illinois Amtrak has to Amtrak. There were 1.9 million three years. In 2012, a little over no impact on the general fund. It is passengers on state supported routes. 100 million people chose Illinois as entirely funded out of the Illinois Dept. a destination for travel. I 2013, that of Transportation road fund. That In 2017, new passenger trains will number jumped to nearly 106 million. makes sense. Every rider of Amtrak be delivered from Nippon Sharyo in saves wear and tear on Illinois roads. Rochelle, Illinois. These trains will In 2014, it continued to grow and break be extremely beneficial in upgrading records with nearly 110 million visitors Galesburg is a part of the Western passenger service. This will translate choosing Illinois as a destination. Of Illinois Amtrak Coalition. This is a to increased ridership on all state- that impressive number, 2 million group of legislators, municipal leaders, sponsored routes. visitors came from international travel. economic development professionals, These growth numbers accounted for Chamber of Commerce directors and Amtrak is an inexpensive way for $36.3 billion in visitor spending, a 5.1% tourism professionals from Kewanee, college students to travel to college. increase over 2013. To break it down, Galesburg, Princeton, Macomb, Quincy Cutting Amtrak funding will affect domestically versus internationally, and the Quad Cities. enrollment in state-funded schools all $33.6 billion was spent by US visitors, over Illinois. a 5.4% increase, and over $2.7 billion It is proposed to slash Amtrak funding was spent by international visitors, a 2% to $26,000,000. As I stated above, Amtrak benefits businesses all over the increase. Amtrak isn’t funded out of the general Illinois. The frequency of train service Illinois Hotel-Motel Tax revenues for fund. The Governor has proposed provides convenience to commuters fiscal year 2015 were $255,577,164, an shifting Amtrak to the General Fund. on all four routes. Our Amtrak trains increase of 7.6% over FY13. The Western Illinois Amtrak Coalition provide a competitive advantage supports maintaining funding levels over Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and How does that breakdown for Knox at the current $42,000,000. We do not Wisconsin. County? In FY13 nearly $69 million support funding Amtrak out of the was spent by domestic travelers to general fund. Please contact the Governor’s office in Galesburg and Knox County. In Springfield and express your support FY14 we saw nearly $74 million in At present there are 30 trains on four for Illinois Tourism and Amtrak. The spending for an increase of 7.2%. In routes with state-sponsored service. contact information for Governor 2012 spending was $67 million. Knox There are 14 trains running between Rauner is: County is trending up in visitors and Chicago and Milwaukee, 8 trains spending keeping pace with the rest of running between Chicago and St. Louis, Office of the Governor the State. 4 trains running between Chicago 207 State House and Carbondale and 4 trains running Springfield, IL 62706 Locally in 2014 there were 480 between Chicago and Quincy. A 217-782-0244 hospitality related jobs and State tax 40% cut in funding would mean the receipts of $3.99 million. Local tax elimination of at least 12 trains. Once receipts were $1.64 million. Over all, they are gone, getting them back will tourism in Illinois saves the taxpayer be tremendously difficult. This would about $1,300 in taxes each year. Illinois squander the progress that Amtrak has Tourism is a revenue generator and a made since 2006. Cutting the trains Bill Morris growth industry for Illinois. would not save any money. The costs Executive for Amtrak to utilize existing track in Director, To break numbers down even more, Illinois are fixed. Costs will have to be Galesburg Traveler expenditures directly distributed over a lower ridership on Area supported over 306 thousand jobs in fewer trains. Convention & Visitors Bureau Illinois. Of our local impact of 480+ [email protected] jobs, $13.44 million dollars in payroll Ridership increased almost 85 percent were generated. Tourism is vital to
8 Like us on Facebook August 1 vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers • Pint Glass Giveaway First 1,000 fans • Fan Appreciation Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Game Throughout the season, Saturdays feature giveaways, face painters, balloon artists and more! Presented by 101.3 KISS-FM, Nacho Radio
August 2 vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers • Faith and Fellowship Night - 5:15 p.m. Game Presented by Chick-Fil-A & Moody Radio • Family Sunday (Autographs & Bark in the Park) The River Bandits will sign autographs on the field from 45 minutes to 30 minutes before first pitch. Dogs are welcome to the Modern Woodmen Berm. Presented by KWQC, B100 & ESPN 93.5 • Kids Run the Bases Following the game, kids can run the bases on the field of Modern Woodmen Park. Presented by Prairie Farms
August 7 vs. Dayton Dragons • Friday Fireworks! Presented by Smart Toyota of Quad Cities, WLLR, WQAD • Autism Awareness Cap Auction—proceeds benefiting Autism Center of the Quad Cities, picture attached.
August 8 vs. Dayton Dragons • Lance Lynn Bobblehead Giveaway First 1,500 fans Presented by Ruhl & Ruhl Insurance • Fan Appreciation Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Game Throughout the season, Saturdays feature giveaways, face painters, balloon artists and more! Presented by 101.3 KISS-FM, Nacho Radio
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10 Like us on Facebook First Lutheran Church Pet Blessing August 16th at 4:00pm Corner of Seminary & Water On the Lawn
A Pet Blessing is a spiritual celebration to honor our loyal companions who bless us with their unconditional love.
Come to the First Lutheran Church lawn at the corner of Seminary and Water on Sunday, August 16th at 4:00pm. Bring your pet (or a photo) for a blessing. A collar with current I.D. is required for each pet, plus a leash or pet carrier. Please bring pets which are people/animal friendly and do not frighten easily. Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Pets and their people of all faiths are welcome! Human and pet treats will be available afterwards. A free-will offering will benefit: The Guardian Angels Humane Society and the Knox County Humane Society.
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Café in the Park
Every Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In Park Plaza, Downtown Galesburg
Date Restaurant Entertainment Sponsor
May 27 Coney Island Reynolds Station Galesburg Area CVB June 3 Pizza House Brad Shryack Benjamin F Edwards June 10 Chez Willy’s No Reason Blick Art Materials June 17 Kensington Moon Dog Drum Circle The Kensington
June 24 Pizza House Jera & Special Guests OSF St. Mary Medical July 1 Chez Willy’s Stephanie Foster Hinchliff-Pearson-West July 8 Coney Island Sean Kistler Available July 15 Landmark Cafe So What Tompkins State Bank
July 22 Domino’s Mike Budde Available July 29 Q’s Café Andy Crawford Trio Downtown Council Feat. David Hoffman Aug 5 The Kensington Ada & Shubie First Presbyterian Church Aug 12 Iron Spike Joel Lewis F & M Bank Aug 19 Big Catz BBQ Almost Live Available Aug 26 Q’s Cafe Mike Baum Downtown Council Sept 2 Pizza House Charlie Hayes First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Great Food, Great Music, Great Atmosphere!
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WHEN: Thursday, August 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. Greet
WHERE: First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust 101 East Main Street • Galesburg
PLEASE JOIN US FOR: Refreshments and a chance to meet Joseph Riley, AVP, Commercial Loan Officer
Joseph Riley has recently joined First Mid as Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, serving the Galesburg area, and we would like the opportunity to introduce him to you.
At First Mid, we have successfully partnered to design flexible business loan programs that assist first time business owners, high growth companies and other businesses with:
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