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Wole Adeoye Victory Medical Equipment
Rick Moore Caterpillar, Inc.
Mark Avery Grain Journal
Kevin Myers Chastain & Associates
Gary Birschbach McDonald’s Decatur/Forsyth
Anthony Nestler Hickory Point Bank
Doug Burdick Burdick Plumbing & Heating
St. Mary’s Hospital
Megan Clark Tate & Lyle
Gussie Reed Ameren Illinois
Joel Fletcher Herald & Review
Darren Reynolds Consociate
Julie Gahwiler DCT Industrial Supply
Mirinda Rothrock Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Scott Garwood Samuels, Miller, Schroeder & Sly
David Sands Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Tim Gleason (ex officio) Decatur City Manager
Tim Stone Decatur Memorial Hospital
Ty Hildum Norfolk Southern
Dave Tyrolt Dunn Co., A Division of Tyrolt, Inc.
Mike Hulvey Neuhoff Communication
Cristobal “Cris” Valdez Richland Community College
David Koshinski Investment Planners
John Waddock Busey
Ryan McCrady (ex officio) Economic Development Corporation
Patrick White Millikin University
Ty Hildum Chairman of the Board Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Welcome and thank you for recognizing the benefits of membership at the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce. We offer real value for your membership investment, which is vital to keeping our programs and advocacy going. Now that you are a member, be sure to take advantage of the benefits like our Energy Cooperative, which can provide significant savings on your energy bills. Take advantage of networking opportunities at the monthly Chamber Business Breakfast where we present interesting and relevant speakers. Come get introduced to new or renovated businesses for potential B2B opportunities at our Business After Hours and Ribbon Cuttings. If you are a business looking to expand, be sure to ask about our Economic Gardening program. Once qualified, you get access to data and research to turn your business from local to regional. And don’t forget about Metro Money, keeping your dollars local. Reap what you sow! The members that get the greatest value for their membership are the ones who remain active in the community and share their time. Your continued input and participation in events are the best ways to stay connected and return the favor from when you got started. Your attendance should be as important as unlocking your doors each day. Tell us what you need out of our State and Local politicians. Ask questions at the monthly Business Breakfasts. Attend City Council Meetings and provide feedback when asked. Through events and activities like these we have been successful in creating powerful synergies between businesses, community partners, and government.
We have a few new staff members, so be sure to stop by the office and introduce yourself. Let’s keep the momentum going! Under Mirinda Rothrock’s leadership, we look forward to another spectacular year at the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your continued support and, more importantly, your input and participation. By supporting each other, the potential of Decatur and Macon County is truly limitless.
Sincerely, Ty Hildum Norfolk Southern
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