Volume 21, Issue 9

Linda Harper, Editor

September

2017 Events

Luncheon

September 13th

Member Cost: $15

Networking: 11:15 am

Lunch: 11:45—1:00 pm

RSVP by Noon Monday Sept. 11

LOCATION

Crawford’s Pizza

Mt. Zion

SPEAKER

Ellen Hearn

TOPIC: HR Practices Old and New

Luncheon by Crawfords &

Black Iron Coffee Company

Mark your Calendar

Ribbon Cuttings and Busi-

ness After Hours

(See page 2.)

October 11th luncheon

at Fletcher Park

Program: EDC Panel

September NEWS from

Chamber President Karen Jeffers

Hello September!

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer's best of weather and

autumn's best of cheer”. Helen Hunt Jackson

September is here and the promise of autumn weather is just around the corner. Kids

are back to school and football is getting underway. It is an exciting time of year, espe-

cially for the Chamber! We are excited to be having Pastor Courtney Carson as our key

note speaker for the 6th Annual Mt. Zion Community Prayer Breakfast. The Prayer

Breakfast will be held October 25th at the Mt. Zion Convention Center.

The Community Prayer Breakfast is such a great way for us to celebrate faith and com-

munity. I encourage all of you to attend. Even better, purchase a table for your business

or group. Tickets will be $10 each ,and this year’s caterer is Angelo’s. Those of you who

attended last year’s Prayer Breakfast may recall the delicious meal Angelo’s catered.

We are expecting another excellent meal from JI and his staff.

Don’t forget to make your luncheon reservation by Monday, September 11th. This

month it will be held at Crawford’s Pizza with Ellen Hearn as our speaker. Ellen’s special-

ty is Human Resource Management and Organizational Development. She will be

speaking on the topic of HR practices old & new. You won’t want to miss her informa-

tive presentation.

We have 3 upcoming BAH and or Ribbon Cuttings in September. September 11th we will

have Solsa and the new HSHS Family Medicine facility. On September 21st we have a

BAH/Ribbon Cutting at International Eye Care. Please see page 2 of the newsletter for

more information. You won’t want to miss any of these events.

In closing, I want to remind everyone to support your fellow Mt. Zion Chamber Mem-

bers when you are in the market for goods and services. I wish everyone a great Sep-

tember and I look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events.

With Warm Regards,

Karen

Solsa American Burrito Company is opening in Mt. Zion at 910 N. State Hwy. 121 at 11 a.m. on September 11th. They have made-from-scratch, build-your-own, carry-out with an American twist: Burritos, Tacos, Salads, Nachos, Loaded Mac, Smothered Tots, and Chips & Dips are prepared fresh and built for you. Select from our large selection of fresh toppings and sauces to a make a meal as unique as your taste buds. Don’t forget to come to their Ribbon Cutting on September 11th at 10:30 a.m.

September 11th

10:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Solsa American Burrito Co.

in Mt. Zion

5:30-7:30 p.m. HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine -

Mt. Zion Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Corner of Hwy. 121 & Lost Bridge Rd.

September 21st

5:30-7:30 p.m. International Eyecare Center

Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting

1505 W. Main Suite A, Mt. Zion

Claudia’s Dog-Gone Beautiful Grooming Salon is an independent, locally-owned, full-service grooming salon catering to both large and small dogs, located in Mt. Zion. Claudia’s Dog-Gone Beautiful opened in 2010. Their services include: bath and basics, full-service groom, low shed treatment, flea treatment, medicated shampoos, and nail trims. Pick up and delivery services are available. They We promise to treat your dog like our own!

2017-18 Calendar of Events

Community Prayer Breakfast - October 25, 2017

Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE - March 10, 2018

Mt. Zion Chamber Annual Banquet - April 19, 2018

Community Drive-up Chicken Dinner - May 10, 2018

September Luncheon

SPEAKER

Ellen Hearn’s specialty is Human Resource Management and Organizational Development She has been involved in managing mergers, acquisitions, technology upgrades and other large-scale organizational changes, and is currently consulting for small to medium range employers in Cen-tral Illinois, Chicago and Tennessee. She is an HR professional with the knowledge and experi-ence to identify the strategic solutions to address your business needs. Ellen has a B.S. Degree in Business and her SHRM-SCP certification.

Another service to our members is the Mt. Zion area New Resident’s List. Send me an e-mail if you wish to

receive this list of new resident’s and businesses that have moved in this area. These are not new Chamber

members; they are homeowners, apartment dwellers, and businesses. I e-mail this list our once a month to

those members who want it to help market their services and/or products to new contacts. E-mail me at

admin@mtzchamber.org with the words New Residents List on the Subject line ,and I will get you started to

another Mt. Zion Chamber benefit.

2017-18 Board of Directors

President: Karen Jeffers

Vice President: Maria Dent

Secretary: Karalee Misner

Treasurer: Wendy Kernan

Carolyn Ridenour

Judy Roessler

Niki Ruffner

Dave Tarter

Pastor Tracy Smith

Ed Woker

Linda Harper, Administrator

September Advertisers

RE/MAX Executives Plus

Village of Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion Police Department

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital

Finder’s Market

SCORE

Solsa American Burrito Company

Do you Have an Event or Promotion? You too can insert an ad for $25

Contact the Chamber Office to find out more information.

217-864-2526

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Luncheon at MZHS 8/9/17 with Dr. Travis Roundcount speaking. Ribbon Cutting 8/15/17 for Las Margaritas in Mt. Zion.

Mt. Zion Welcome Bags

Starting with the September luncheon, you can drop off items for the Mt. Zion

Welcome Bags at the registration desk. Connie Mandoline delivers about 25

bags per month. Any number of marketing items or information are

appreciated; but if you provide 50-75, your materials can be distributed over

about three months to new residents in Mt. Zion. You can still drop your items

off at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1220 W. Main Street, Mt. Zion,

Monday - Thursday before noon. If it is after those hours, you can leave your

items at the door of the church as someone will bring them in and take them to

the church office.

September 15th is the deadline to place an ad in the commerative member-

ship directory. While space is still available, order your company or organiza-

tion’s ad for the special edition Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Anni-

versary Membership Directory . It’s a great opportunity to highlight your

products and/or services. Get you message out to your fellow chamber mem-

bers and prospective customers by placing an ad in this year’s membership di-

rectory.