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Back in 2005, when 40 community leaders came together to initiate Effingham County Vision 2020, Education was identified as one of the eight key elements of a healthy and balanced Effingham County. The focus of the Education “spoke” was to build a culture that encourages residents to become lifelong learners by creating an interest in education, utilizing our resources to develop the community as a classroom, increasing parental involvement in the schools, encouraging collaboration between schools, businesses and community leaders and encouraging development of curriculum to meet the current and future needs of our community.I think we’ve done pretty well in reaching those goals! We have implemented innovative curriculum in our high schools to educate students on everything from entrepreneurship to construction trades. We have helped create scholarship programs in each school district in the county so that every graduating high school senior has the opportunity to attend college or advanced training. We have also developed excellent collaboration between education and business to help students of all ages improve their skills and opportunities for future success. As we close in on 2020, the time is right to push forward with a new set of goals and initiatives that will lead Effingham County well into the future. On Thursday, September 22, we are bringing back Laural Manegre from The Pacific Institute to guide

us in refreshing, renewing and refocusing our commitment to improving Effingham County’s future. If you would like to be a part of this planning and development session, please give me a call. The Chamber’s education and training programs provide opportunities for businesses and their employees to improve their skills and abilities. Through online training, available 24/7/365, our new Tech Tuesday Lunch and Learns and more in depth seminars and educational programs, the Chamber offers a well-rounded professional development program that advances career and skill development and provides a competitive advantage. Information about upcoming professional development opportunities can be found on Page 5 and online at www.effinghamcountychamber.com. As we continue to look for new ways to be your valued network of business resources, we welcome your input, ideas and involvement.

Join us Saturday, January 21st for the Chamber Business Recognition Gala and help us kick off the

Chamber’s Centennial Year in style!

“Success is the result of knowing where you want to go and the changes that you need to make to get there. The road to success becomes a lot smoother when you have the tools to develop the attitude of success.”

-Norma Lansing, President & CEO 217-342-4147 nlansing@effinghamcountychamber.com

~Lou Tice, Founder of The Pacific Institute.

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Oct. 18 ......Instagram & Snapchat

Nov. 15 ......Quick Books

Dec. 13 ......Social Media Content Marketing

The Dieterich Business Association was organized in 2010 under the umbrella of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce by local business owners looking to help promote Dieterich’s wide variety of business opportunities through collaboration. The DBA offers a support network for Dieterich businesses to work together to promote, enhance, educate and create opportunities to foster growth of the local business economy. Among the activities the group has organized are a Shop Dieterich campaign, Fall Cruise-In, after hours business events and members only Lunch and Learns. DBA currently has over 30 members and continues to grow.

Dieterich Business Association scholarship recipients Hunter Flach & Mikayla Winters, both Dieterich High School graduates.

CHAMBER AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

For more info on the Dieterich Business Association, contact the Economic Development Coordinator of Dieterich, call: (217) 925-5410 or send an email to: villagehall@dieterichillinois.com

THE MAGIC OF CEO: “The Art of Conversation”

Speaker: Bob SchultzPresenting the basics of conversation, Bob

provides CEO students insight on engaging business owners in meaningful dialogue.

Thursday, Sept. 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 am @ the Effingham Public Library

register: effinghamcountychamber.com

ELECTION EDUCATION:Election Finance Rules

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Open Meetings Act (OMA)

Friday, Sept. 9, from 9:00am to noon

@ the University of Illinois Extension Office

(no cost to attend, please register) register: web/extension.illinois.edu/cefi

MONEY SMART WORKSHOP: “Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?”

Presenters: Tzena Tucker, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust

Mike Sullivan, Illinois Eastern Comm. Colleges

Emcee: Dan Woods, Woods AdvisorsPizza and drinks provided by Ameren IL.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm @ the Effingham Public Library

(free workshop, registration required) register: effinghamcountychamber.com

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#Challenge the Chamber! A Behind the Scenes Feature Of Your Business!

Invite Chamber President & CEO Norma Lansing to get an inside look at your business and spend an hour working

alongside your team! Be Clever. Be Creative. Be Featured! Deadline for submission is September 2.

Take the Biz Quiz! How well do you know your fellow Effingham County businesses? Your participation could reap big rewards.

Chamber Week Business after Hours: Thursday, September 8, 5 – 7 p.m., Chamber office

Together, helping children and parents Go Healthy!HSHS St. Anthony’s goal is to be your partner in improving your family’s health. Visit our web site for lessons and worksheets to help your kids understand health, nutrition, and exercise. Based on our Wellness program curriculum taught in area schools, you can use these materials to encourage lifelong healthy habits.

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What makes Midland different?Pass Through of Interchange Rates With Midland’s cost pass-through programs, you will see the actual Interchange Rates for all transactions on your monthly statement, passed through to you at the actual rates with NO hidden surcharges and NO hidden mark-ups.

No Early Termination FeeWe are committed to maintaining our reputation as fair and honest and never charge you for early termination with us.

Low Authorization FeesAuthorization Fees (also known as Per Transaction Fees) are often significantly marked-up. Our credit card Authorization Fees are as low as $0.06 per transaction and $0.08 for PIN Debit.

Single Monthly Account Management Fee NO surcharges, NO batch fees, NO statement fees, NO inflated per transaction fees. Our merchant customers get access to processing at actual cost for a single monthly fee for the entire term of the contract.

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Check it out online: effinghamcountychamber.com

Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, fun, entertainment and education about the Chamber

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New Location: Legacy Harley Davidson Warehouse New Tailgate Challenge!

Teams will compete to raise the most tips with their favorite tailgate food samples. Prizes to be awarded: Tailgate Master for the most money raised through tips and ticket sales and Team Spirit for the highest participation with theme, decorations & team involvement.

Support your favorite team! Wear your favorite sports apparel and receive a FREE raffle ticket. Tickets are $15/each and available for purchase at the Chamber office or online at effinghamcountychamber.com.

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Thank you to our MVP Sponsor: Legacy Harley-DavidsonSuper Bowl Sponsors: Agracel, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln-Lincolnland Hospice Playoff Sponsors: Effingham Performance Center, Richard E. Workman Sports & Wellness Complex, Tingley Insurance Agency and The Villas of Holly Brook. Sponsorships are still available!

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OUR MISSION: TO CREATE A WORK READY COMMUNITY

Effingham County residents place a high value on education because of the opportunities it provides to strengthen our communities. Studies have shown that education and learning, not just in the traditional classroom setting, but in all aspects of our lives, enhances our social interaction, active citizenship and personal development.From pre-school programs to the public and parochial grade and high schools, and on to Lake Land College’s Kluthe Center for Higher

Effingham Regional Career Academy has elected its first Board of Directors.Education and Technology, Effingham County’s education system delivers quality academic programs and student activities for young and old alike. Innovative programs like the CEO class, health occupations, Construction Trades of Effingham County (CTEC), manufacturing skills and laptop learning initiatives among others, place Effingham County in the forefront of learning opportunities for the next generation. The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce has been a key player in expanding educational opportunities for Effingham County residents. We have been working with the local schools to increase technical training opportunities for students and adult learners, as well as working with the business community to create education and training programs to address the skilled labor and workforce readiness needs of the current and future workforce.

The Chamber’s Workforce Readiness Committee completed its first employer survey that focused on Workforce Readiness Skills, more commonly known as soft skills. Soft skills are interpersonal skills desired by employers in: communication, language, personal habits, management, leadership & similar traits that characterize relationships with other people.

*Highest Priority Certificates from employer feedback at the August First Friday Luncheon. Certificates will be offered in classes through higher ed, the Chamber and other training avenues to better prepare workers for the jobs.

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Joining forces helps us maximize the resources available to our students to help them get a jump start on their career paths and to key in on the development needs of incumbent workers by creating pathways to sustainable employment. This collaboration has led to the formation of the Effingham Regional Career Academy, a state-of-the-art career and technical training center that will accommodate a high school curriculum, along with technical skills training for present and returning adult workers. The proposed physical structure will be about 36,000 square feet in size. The addition to the Lake Land Kluthe Center will encompass flexible classrooms, hands-on lab and wet lab space.

While we continue to work toward funding a new facility, efforts are underway to identify collaboration within existing high school programs so that students across Effingham County will have access to a wider variety of technical programs starting in the Fall of 2017. Local school districts are being proactive in developing additional avenues to share resources by designing programs that are open and available to all county students. Certificate- level technical and workforce readiness skills training will strengthen innovation, competitiveness, new partnerships and prepare citizens for increased employment opportunities. These programs have been identified to begin in the Fall of 2017.

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If you would like to be involved in the start-up of this technical training center, please let us know.There’s always room for more ideas and involvement!

Please contact Norma Lansing, President & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce at 217.342.4147 or by email at nlansing@effinghamcountychamber.com

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EFFINGHAM COUNTY Retail Sales

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

SOURCES: Illinois Department of Revenue: www.revenue.state.il.us, Effingham City Building Official - www.effinghamil.com, Illinios Department of Employment Security - www.lmi,ides.state.il.us/laus/lausmenu.htm, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - www.fdic.gov, Terry Youngblood, Re/Max Key Advantage

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EFFINGHAM CITY Building Permits EFFINGHAM AREA Incomes

labor force total - JUNE 2016: 19,016 2015: 18,731

employed - JUNE 2016: 18,173 2015: 17,949

unemployed - JUNE 2016: 843 2015: 782

4.43% (unemployed) 4.17% (unemployed)

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(2015 / 2016) JUNE:Effingham County is among the top 20 counties in Illinois, with an unemployment rate under 6.7%

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95.57% (employed) 95.83% (employed)

JUNE JUNE2016 2015

total: 18,204total: 18,794

FY2015 3rd QTR

city retail sales: $ 151,617,045.00 county total: $ 172,712,022.00

2016 Commercial1st QTR 9/$912,358

2nd QTR 28/$11,576,928

YTD 37/$12,489,2872016 Residential1st QTR 10/$650,600

2nd QTR 18/$2,320,152

YTD 28/$2,970,752

FY2016 3rd QTR

city retail sales: $ 152,891,798.00 county total: $ 172,605,710.00

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During the more than 30 years that Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois has operated Crossroads Cancer Center in Effingham, expansion of both services and facilities has kept the clinic up to date on the latest research and technology to help their patients get the care they need when

they need it.

The 20 doctors in the system, and 6 that work here in Effingham, alongside their 50+ employees, are recognized leaders in the industry and have been awarded nearly 20 certificates of recognition for their outstanding research. Their state-of-the art equipment and treatment methods is supported by advanced research available

through the National Cancer Institute.

Recently, the treatment center was selected for the Oncology Care Model, one of the first physician-led specialty care models. Practices participating in the five-year Oncology Care Model will provide treatment following nationally recognized clinical guidelines for beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy, with an emphasis on

person-centered care.

Their commitment to the area and serving the needs of their patients includes establishment of a Charitable Fund to enhance community awareness of breast cancer, education and support throughout Southern Illinois. They provide funding for the local National Cancer Survivors Day , Relay for Life and scholarships for students in oncology-related health care

programs.

Visit: CancerCareSpecialists.org

With more than 100 years under their belt, Farnsworth Group, Inc. continues to operate under the premise that the client is their first

priority.

Since the late 1800s when a local land surveyor traveled from community to community providing services to municipalities, Farnsworth Group has established itself as a leader in providing consulting, engineering, architecture, asset management and sustainability through their

national network of 450 professionals.

In June, the company was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work, based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys and also was named in the Top 500 of the top engineering firms in the US by the Engineering News Record, ranking at #170. They received a special achievement award earlier this year for engineering excellence for design of the new City

of Mahomet wastewater treatment plant.

Farnsworth and its team of professionals invest in facilities and employment as well as being active in the communities they serve. In Effingham County, they are active in churches and community events, serve on various boards, sponsor local events and support the Chamber with sponsorships, involvement and attendance at many events and with various Chamber

programs.

Visit: F-W.com

Member of the Month • AUGUST Changes & Notes New Members

New Members

AAA MOBILITY SPECIALIST, LLC 711 W Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL

(217) 994-9417 aaamobilityspecialists.com

Keith Lewis, Manager (medical supplies/services)

AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE 1001 Ave. of Mid America, Effingham, IL

(217) 343-3455 - airforce.com TSgt. Robert Pike, Recruiter

(Military/Government)

CRISIS NURSERY OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY 924 N Merchant St., Effingham, IL

(217) 343-7438 crisisnurseryofeffingham.com

Meghan Rewers, Executive Director (Social Services)

ALL IN MEDIA 9819 N Loy Chapel Rd., Effingham, IL

(217) 663-5885 Brian Meyers, Owner/Developer

(Indoor Digital Marketing)

JIM RUTLEDGE 106 E Main, Teutopolis, IL

(217) 857-3166 (Emeritus Member)

STACEY’S HOUSE OF COLORS 302 E Jefferson, Suite A, Effingham, IL

(217) 342-5004 staceyshouseofcolors.com

Stacey Taylor, President/Owner (Paint)

HEIGHTS FINANCE CORPORATION 312 N Keller Dr., Effingham, IL

(217) 342-2801 - heightsfinance.com Joshua Oliver, Branch Manager

(Financial Services)

Sheila Myers has been named General Manager of Cromwell Radio Group in Effingham.

Troy Jansen has been promoted to General Manager of Jansen’s Heating and Air.

ARCH Medical is now Air Methods; Brian Leonards is the Regional Business Development.

Jason & Amber House are the new owners/managers for Culture – A Frozen Yogurt Lounge.

Donors Forum is now Forefront and their website is www.myforefront.org.

Ring Financial has moved to 306 S Fourth St., Effingham, IL

Member of the Month • JULY

The Effingham Regional Growth

Alliance has announced the

appointment of Craig Nelson as CEO/

President, effective September 8.

THE CLINIC EFFINGHAM 1009 Ford Avenue. Effingham IL

(217) 727-7715 clinicillinois.com

Ross Morreale, Director (medical clinic)

THE TITLE CENTER 2801 South Banker, Ste 3, Effingham, IL

(217) 787-3330 iltitlecenter.com

Dana Lyons, Agency Manager (title insurance, real estate)

CROSSROADS CANCER CENTER

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Congratulations!! Welcome!!

Congratulations to Eastern Illinois University on being named among the Top Online Colleges in America and in the Top 10 online programs in the state of Illinois by www.bestcolleges.com.

Waupaca Foundry (former Hitachi Metals Automotive Components) has received Honda Motor Company’s 2015 Excellence in Quality Award for products made at its Waupaca Foundry plants.

Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as the 2016 recipient of the Bronze-Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents from the National Quality Award Program by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

The City of Effingham recently recognized Mike Ziegler, Water Treatment Plant Operator, as Employee of the Year and appointed Michelle Wilkins as Building Official and Matt Kulesza as Assistant Fire Chief.

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the United States by iVantage Health Analytics Hospital Strength Index, the industry’s most comprehensive rating of rural and critical access hospitals. The hospital was also awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association for their self-management education program.

Effingham & Teutopolis News Report received several awards in the Illinois Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, placing the newspaper among the state’s top weekly newspapers with larger circulation. The News Report won 1st Place for General Excellence in Editorial and 2nd in General Excellence in Advertising. Other awards recognized Steve Raymond with a 1st Place in sports news and 2nd place in Generations Serving Generations Volunteer Award and Herb Meeker with an Honorable Mention for illustration.

Mike Defend, President & CEO of Crossroads Bank., has been elected to the Illinois Bankers Association Board of Directors for 2016-2017.

Effingham County Sheriff David Mahon has been selected as the American Legion Central Region Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2016. Mahon has also been notified of his selection as the national award winner. The notification came at the American Legion Department of Illinois Convention in Springfield.

Washington Savings Bank President & CEO David Doedtman has been re-appointed to the Illinois Banker’s Association Finance & Investment Committee for 2016-2017

Kathy Schroeder with Mary Kay Cosmetics received the Top Sales Award, out of 12,000 consultants at the annual Mary Kay Hall of Dreams Awards Ceremony in Dallas TX.

Agracel, Inc. welcomes Joseph Schultz as CAD technician.

Jenny Schouppe has joined the Effingham & Teutopolis News Report as a reporter and photographer.

Chad Koester has joined the Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota sales team.

Angela Justice recently joined Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, as a home mortgage consultant in the Effingham office.

Sherwin Williams Mid Central Region welcomes Brian Colwell as Area Director of Distribution and Tim Hill as HR Manager.

Diane Kilman is the new Director for Lavendar Ridge Dignified Memory Care.

Brianna Taylor is the Residence Director at Willowbrook Memory Care Residences.

Tim Waltrip is the new General Manager for RMC Cinemas.

HSHS Medical Group welcomes, Fred Richardson Jr., MD to their Effingham location. Dr. Richardson specializes in family practice and is seeing patients at 900 W. Temple, Suite 106, 217-540-2350.

Jeff Workman has been named Administrator of the Effingham County Health Department and Kim Howell, RN, has joined the health department working in the area of infection prevention.

CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation 50 Years in BusinessCatholic Charities

35 Years in BusinessKiefer Landscaping 25 Years in Business

Express Employment Professionals 10 Years in Business

Tick Tock Energy 10 Years in Business (correction from June)

Tuscan Hills Winery 5 Years in Business

Dr. Kevin Malone (Effingham Surgical Associates) Celebrating 20 Years

Dr. James Flaig (Effingham Surgical Associates) Celebrating 10 Years

Member Milestones

St. Anthony Grade School has announced the appointment of Matt Sturgeon as principal beginning August 1.

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Online calendar: EffinghamCountyChamber.com

the magic of CEO: 7:30-9amEFFINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

business after hours: 5-7pmCHAMBER WEEK @ the Chamber Office

business after hours: 5-7pmFOXY STYLES

september: 26th - 30thCHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

workshop: 9-11amELECTION EDUCATION

U of I Extexnsion Center workshop: 5:30-8pmMONEY SMART @ Effingham Public Library

tech tuesday: noon-1pmWINDOWS 10 @ Roy Schmidt Honda

7:30-9amCOMMUNITY CELEBRATION of EXCELLENCE BREAKFAST Dieterich High School

5-9pmFALL SOCIAL @ Legacy Harley Davidson

awards dinner: 5:30-8pmTOP COMMUNITY LEADERS UNDER 40 Keller Convention Center

seminar: 9am-4pm2016 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE

Hampton Inn & Suites

ribbon cutting: 2:30pmWORKMAN SPORTS CENTER

1301 North Maple

ribbon cutting: 2pmTHE TITLE CENTER

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The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce members can now join the Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative brought to you by CQI Associates who has negotiated prices with licensed electricity and natural gas suppliers to get the lowest rates to you.

All you have to do is JOIN.Call CQI Associates at 217-855-8417 for further information. Fall Campaign runs September 6 -30

New enrollments as well as businesses with current contracts expiring in 2017 are encouraged to renew in this campaign.

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tech tuesday: noon-1pmINSTAGRAM & SNAPCHAT Roy Schmidt Honda

first friday luncheon: noon-1pmKELLER CONVENTION CENTER

workshop: 10am-3pmOSHA Best Practices @ Hampton Inn & Suites

9am-4pmCHAMBER RADIO DAY @ 97.9 XFM

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