News & Notes for January 23, 2014

Good day Captains of Commerce!

Below you will find some news & notes for your consideration from your Chamber of Commerce…

4^th Friday Coffee / Ribbon Cutting Event

It’ll be perfect weather to stop and have coffee with us at Stephanie Quinlan’s H&R Block tomorrow. The 4^th Friday Coffee will start at 8am and end with the Ribbon Cutting at 9am, at their new location on Highway 32. Last time we had a coffee with Steph she put together a beautiful table of drinks and breakfast goodies…Then it snowed most folks in so she and Pete ate donuts for 2 weeks. Let’s really give her a great Chamber turn-out tomorrow to celebrate the new location!

Have you…?

Thanks to those members that have already sent their annual dues back to the Chamber!  If you haven’t had time to get those to us, please do send your 2014 Application in. It’s important because things do change and we want your most current information on file for your prospective customers that inquire with us about your business. We greatly appreciate everyone’s timely assistance.

Luncheon Speakers

If you couldn’t join us for the January Luncheon, 1) you missed an outstanding lunch and a super speaker, and 2) we asked members to let us know what speakers they enjoyed last year and to let us know what topics and/or specific speakers they might like to hear in 2014. If you have any ideas,  please email those to the Chamber office.   

Transportation Wish List

Thanks to those that have sent some great ideas!  If you haven’t sent your ideas to us yet, there’s still time. Just email them by tomorrow morning for consideration. For more details, see email we sent yesterday with the subject “Give Us Your Wish List!”

Are you social?

Be a part of the Chamber’s Social Media Network!  If you aren’t our facebook friend you’re missing out on the latest El Do business news, events, and juicy morsels! If you have a special event upcoming or a “Sale of the Century” let Peggy know and we will feature it on facebook and/or the Community Calendar where hundreds of eyes peruse every week!  It’s just another way to promote our members, and for you to stay in contact with your Chamber and to keep a finger on the pulse of our community’s happenings.  www.facebook.com/eldoradospringschamber  

Make it a great day folks!

Jackson Tough                                                   Peggy Snodgrass

Executive Director                                           Assistant Executive Director

Chamber of Commerce

"Wish List" for Kaysinger Basin Project - 4th Friday Coffee at H&R Block

Good day Captains of Commerce!

We have been asked to present a “wish list” to our friends at Kaysinger Basin Project to identify some of the transportation projects that would benefit our community.  To stir your imagination ponder this…If you were awarded 100 million dollars to spend any way you wish as long as it is associated with the following categories; Bicycles & Trails, Freight, Rail, Air, and Transit…How would you spend the money? Here’s my example.  I've had a vision of sidewalks on Highway 54 from First Street to Highway 32, and sidewalks from the public school to the hospital via Park Street which also includes a crosswalk at highway 54. What other projects would we like to see in our community?

A one cent transportation tax will be on the ballot later this year. If that passes they will be looking at how best to allot the money to El Dorado Springs and/or Stockton and in the area.

If you have any ideas, please let us know your thoughts by the end of this week.

·         Also, don’t forget our 4^th Friday Coffee this week from 8-9am at H&R Block’s new location on Highway 32.            Mark your calendar!  See Stephanie’s new digs!

Jackson Tough

Executive Director

Chamber of Commerce

Renew your Membership Today!

Good Day Captains of Commerce!

Your Chamber of Commerce takes pride in promoting the commercial, industrial, civic, cultural, and general interests of our community and region. We had great success in our 2013 endeavors and plan for another outstanding year in 2014!  I think all of us as community leaders, business owners and managers long for a better community and a strong stable economy. Every individual, firm, and profession derives direct benefits in that strong, stable economy. This includes your business. We like to believe such an economy is in-part the result of the El Dorado Springs Chamber’s efforts.

Please join us and renew your membership, making your business…and our community stronger!  Please call or download your 2014 Member Application. If you need an invoice or other documentation please let us know.  Please fill this out and return to the Chamber office at your earliest convenience. You can send by regular mail or even drop it off at the luncheon!  The first Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be on Thursday January 16^th with Faith Trussell as our speaker. Please RSVP by Wednesday the 15^th at noon if you plan to attend.

BTW - The first Board Meeting will be on Tuesday January 14^th at 10am.  If you have anything you’d like us to review please let us know so I can put it on the agenda.

Thanks very much. Make it a great day!

Jackson Tough                                                   Peggy Snodgrass

Executive Director                                           Assistant Executive Director

Chamber of Commerce

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2014!

Dear Captains of Commerce and Champions of your Chamber,

At this joyous time of year, I am grateful for the relationship with each and every one of you.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you in 2013.  As this year ends, we think about all we are grateful for. The Chamber appreciates your support and contributions to our organization and to the community.

Thanks to supporters like you, who make our work satisfying and enjoyable, we couldn’t do it without you!  I know the Board feels 2013 was a successful year for the Chamber of Commerce. We were able to exceed our goals and be of service to many of our valued members.  This is only because of the generosity and commitment of people like you…our members.  We look forward to contributing to your success even more in 2014.

I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2014!

Jackson Tough

Welcome - Assistant Executive Director, Mrs. Peggy (Nichols) Snodgrass.

Good Morning Captains of Commerce!

The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome our new Assistant Executive Director, Mrs. Peggy (Nichols) Snodgrass. Peggy is entering the position vacated by our Sylvia’s retirement. Peggy will begin working with the Chamber of Commerce on Monday December 30^th. Peggy will be assisting me, our Chamber Officers, and the Chamber’s membership (that’s you) plus promote our community to potential new member businesses and visitors.  Peggy attended El Dorado Springs schools and is a life-long resident of the community.

Her most recent career positions were as Deputy County Clerk and Voter Registration for eight years in St. Clair County. Peggy was also the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Secretary & Administrative Assistant for over thirteen years.

I’ve known Peggy for many years and we are very excited to have someone with her talents and ideas joining us in a new chapter in the life of the Chamber of Commerce. She brings many outstanding assets to our organization that I believe will make a positive difference to our membership.  Chamber of Commerce members will have the opportunity to meet and greet Peggy at the January Member’s Luncheon or of course you’re welcome to stop in the office most weekday mornings after the first of the year.

Happy Holidays &…Make it a great day!

Jackson Tough

Christmas Parade is going as planned - 1pm tomorrow!

Good Afternoon,

Please be reminded that the line up for our  ‘Wild West Christmas’ parade will be at 12 noon tomorrow and we will begin the parade  at 1:00pm as planned.  This will be a very exciting time for many folks who are already getting their  Christmas joy in the ‘arena’ !!

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Children’s Lighthouse Theatre for the performance of ‘Rudolph’ at the FBC on Friday evening at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm after the Parade. Tickets are $5.00 or $6.00 at the door.

We will be having our monthly luncheon on Thursday December 12,  this will be an extra special luncheon because our amazing board members will be cooking the soup, dessert etc. for us. The Lunch will be free, but we do ask that you donate a monitory gift or non perishable food items  to give to the Church of Christ Food Pantry.

Thank you for all that you give to and participate in for our community. You are the best !

Enjoy your day

Sylvia

News for December 5, 2013

Good Morning Captains of Commerce!

The Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us in welcoming Physician’s Medical  Equipment & Supply (next to KB Evans Drugstore) as our newest members!  

Remember to get your tickets for the Children’s Lighthouse Theatre performance of ‘Rudolph’ at the FBC on Friday evening at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm after the Parade. Tickets are $5.00 or $6.00 at the door.

Enjoy your day

Sylvia