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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.
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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.
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Announcements
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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.
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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 careful 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.
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ITEC
employer
opportunities
[SEPT.
25, 2001] The
Lincoln IETC, is proud to announce the On The Job Training Program
that is now available to assist employers with employee training
costs. An employer may be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the wage
rate of an OJT participant for the extraordinary costs of
providing the training and additional supervision related to the
training.
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OJT
highlights
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Assists employers with training costs
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May last up to six months, depending on skills required to master
training
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Minimum paperwork (monthly invoice)
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Full-time, permanent work opportunity required
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Minimum wage of $7 required for reimbursement
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Employers may refer candidates
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IETC will assist with candidate recruitment if desired by employer
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Candidates must meet qualifications for assistance
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IETC will determine candidate eligibility
If
you are interested in learning more about the On The Job Training
Program, please contact Jan Gleason or Rod Lewis at (217)
735-5441. The local Illinois Employment & Training Center is
at 120 S. McLean, Suite B, in Lincoln.
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 The
Chamber Report
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Chamber
calendar of events for October
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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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Honors
& Awards
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Lincoln
cosmetic studio receives national customer service recognition
[SEPT.
26, 2001] The
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio located at 600 Broadway St., Lincoln,
has received the "Gold Medallion" Award for meeting Merle
Norman’s standards of excellence for customer service.
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The
Gold Medallion program addresses consumer demands by identifying
studios that meet their expectations for personal service,
knowledgeable beauty advisers and pleasing atmosphere. These
award-winning studios set the standard for service quality among the
2,300 independently owned retail outlets nationwide.
"Our
Gold Medallion program distinguishes studios that meet the highest
standards of excellence Merle Norman represents," said Art
Armstrong, president of Merle Norman Cosmetics. "We’re
delighted to present the Gold Medallion Award to the Lincoln, Ill.,
studio, which offers unsurpassed personal service."
Merle
Norman herself was a pioneer in understanding the importance of
customer service. Her long-standing policies of "Try Before You
Buy" and "Free Makeovers" were the cornerstones upon
which she built a cosmetic empire from an auspicious start making
cosmetics on the kitchen stove in her Ocean Park, Calif., home.
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"As
the owner and proud recipient of the award, I’m honored to be
recognized as a Gold Medallion studio," says Julie Tarter.
"Being customer-oriented is the best way to compete in
business, and I’m excited that Merle Norman Cosmetics recognizes
my studio as one that meets the expectations of my customers."
Julie
has owned the Lincoln store for five years and is planning an
anniversary and Gold Medallion celebration for October.
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release]
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