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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.
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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]
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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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