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Chamber prepares for Christmas parade

[OCT. 2, 2001]  Lincoln’s annual Christmas parade will be in downtown Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. "May Your Days Be Merry and Bright" is the theme for this year’s parade, co-sponsored by the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Lincoln.

The chamber is accepting entries from businesses, industry, governmental agencies, schools, civic and not-for-profit groups, and religious, youth and charitable organizations. There is no charge to enter, and cash prizes will be awarded.

The evening parade features marching bands, lighted floats and vehicles, and military marching units. Groups are encouraged to use motorized vehicles in an attempt to reduce the number of walking entries. "We’re also looking for a business or a group to sponsor the Santa Claus float," says chamber director Bobbi Abbott. "The parade’s final entry is the Santa float, and it needs to be impressive!"

Interested participants may call the chamber of commerce at 735-2385 or e-mail chamber@lincolnillinois.com for an entry form or further information.


Announcements

Myers Industries lays off 63 workers

[OCT. 22, 2001]  Myers Industries Division of MII, a longtime Lincoln employer, laid off 63 hourly workers on Friday, Oct. 19, according to Alex Craig of the company’s human resources office.

The layoffs came because this time of year is slow for the company normally, and the slowdown is more severe this year than in past years, Craig said. The company manufactures store fixtures.

Craig said that when business picks up again, the laid-off employees would be rehired.

Myers Industries has four factories. The others are in Jacksonville, Ill.; Harrison, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nev. The Lincoln facility also houses the company’s corporate office and at the end of September 2001 had 171 employees, both salaried and hourly.

Craig said it is not unusual for the company to lay off employees, even salaried employees.

[Joan Crabb]


Educational opportunity for women

[OCT. 10, 2001]  Women today have unique needs in determining investments that best suit their objectives. A special investment seminar, "Sound Concepts for Women Investors," sponsored by A.G. Edwards & Sons, will provide information on the topics that concern women most.

The public is invited to attend the free seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, or from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Heartland Community College, 620 Broadway St. in Lincoln.

At the seminar, financial consultant Bridget Schneider will discuss the importance of casreful investigating, investment opportunities, avoiding high-risk investments and being sure you are not losing too much money to taxes or "old-fashioned" life insurance policies.

Reservations are required and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact A.G. Edwards at (217) 732-3877.


The Chamber Report

Chamber calendar of events for October

Monday, Oct. 1 — Economic Development Council meeting, chamber conference room, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 — Chamber board of directors meeting (note new date), 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 5 — IACCE fall conference

Thursday, Oct. 4 — Domestic abuse candlelight walk, Logan County Courthouse, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 — Chamber ambassadors meeting, chamber conference room, noon

Friday, Oct. 5 — LCHS homecoming parade, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 — Marketing Committee meeting at Grapes & Grounds, 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11 — Government/Education Committee meeting at Al’s Main Event, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 12 — Columbus Day (chamber office open)

Wednesday, Oct. 17 — Third Wednesday morning mixer, Al’s Main Event, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 — Membership and Mixer Committee meeting at The Depot, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 — German Fest at St. John United Church; 1850s open house at Mount Pulaski Courthouse

 

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Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Abraham Lincoln Tourism board meeting, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 — Chamber Executive Committee meeting at Blue Dog Inn, noon

Saturday, Oct. 27 — Harvest of Talents at Lincoln Christian Church

Tuesday, Oct. 30 — Chamber Ag Committee meeting at Al’s Main Event, 7:30 a.m.

The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for community progress, bringing business and professional people together to work for the common good of Lincoln and Logan County.

Bobbi Abbott, Executive Director

Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce

303 S. Kickapoo St.

Lincoln, IL 62656

(217) 735-2385

chamber@lincolnillinois.com
www.lincolnillinois.com

 


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Main Street Lincoln

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Lincoln, IL 62656

Phone: (217) 732-2929

Fax: (217) 735-9205

E-mail: manager@mainstreetlincoln.com

 


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