OTT_Ottawa Chamber_051419

RE

J OI N

A

FU W

E

US

S

TU

633 LaSalle St., Suite 401, Ottawa 815-433-0084 ottawachamberillinois.com

EG

O BOLDLY

O T IN

TH

A Special Section of The Times Tuesday, May 14, 2019

MEET THE CHAMBER BOARD

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

| OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2

Board members Angie Stevenson Bill Vogel Kevin Bressendorf Brooke Rick Katherin Corcoran DeWayne Cronkright Jeff Heimsoth Jim Lockhart Ken Beutke Robert Hasty Scott Struchen Patrick Smelko Tracy Beattie

Stevenson

Vogel

Bressendorf

Rick

Corcoran

Cronkright

Heimsoth

Lockhart

Beutke

Hasty

Struchen

Smelko

Beattie

Bedei

Thornton

Rossiter

McConville

Olson

Justice

Palmer

Nodland

Skelly

Ex officio members

Curt Bedei Edmund Thornton Ellie Rossiter Judie McConville Mary Olson Tom Justice

Staff

Boyd Palmer Kristal Nodland Megan Skelly

95 years, since 1924

85 years, since 1934

u Ottawa Savings Bank u Bill Walsh Automotive Group u Nicor Gas

55 years, since 1964

u Clegg-Perkins Electric, Inc.

50 years, since 1969

u Wheatland Title Company u Jim Boe’s Service

45 years, since 1974

u Old Second Bank of Ottawa u Chamlin & Associates, Inc. u Illinois Valley Community College

40 years, since 1979

u Financial Plus Credit Union

35 years, since 1984

AssistAnt ExEcutivE DirEctor In addition, our past directors, Mark Platt and George Shanley, will be honored for their six years of service to the board.

The Chairman’s Awards are unique every year, focused on the theme and selected by Chair Angie Stevenson. Angie has chosen to keep the award a surprise and the recipient will be announced at the dinner.

The Ethyl M. Strong Ambassador of the Year is presented to an Ottawa Area Chamber Ambassador in recognition of commitment, dedication and tireless efforts in service as an Ambassador for Ottawa and the Chamber. The winner is selected by the Ambassadors executive committee and is presented at the dinner.

Past recipients include: 1974: Ethyl Strong 1975: Bill Strong

The Cantlin Law Firm John L. Cantlin Christina M. Cantlin Timothy B. Cantlin Joseph H. Cantlin Megan K. Cantlin

Who will win this year’s Leo Parkerson Award?

The Leo Parkerson Award is the most prestigious award named in honor of a former Chamber director, ambassador and businessman.

This award recognizes significant contributions of time, effort and resources by an individual or organization, resulting in the enhancement of the Ottawa area as a place to live.

The winner is selected by the board of directors by secret ballot and announced the evening of the dinner.

We pay tribute to all of the past recipients of this award: u Herbert W. Kanthak 1992 u Lawrence J. McGrogan 1993 u Edmund B. Thornton 1994 u Marvin A. Lauterjung 1995 u Vincent E. Cioni 1996 u William C. Krause 1997 u A. LaClair Perkins 1998 u William A. Strong 1999 u Boyd Palmer 2000 u Walter E. Breipohl 2001 u Bill Walsh, Sr. 2002 u Mayor Eschbach 2003 u Patty Godfrey 2004 u Don Morehead 2005 u Bonnie McGrogan 2006 u Ralph Bowermaster 2007 u Donald Harris 2008 u Roger Amm 2009 u Ottawa Friendship House 2010 u Bill Walsh Jr. 2011 u Jerry Halterman 2012 u Dave McClure 2013 u Larry Windsor 2014 u Ottawa Visitors Center 2015 u William Stevenson 2017 u Judie McConville 2018

1-815-434-7362 FAX 1-815-434-7350 www.anderson-pools.com

Personal Injury, Personally Handled www.cantlinlaw.com (815)433-4712

SM-CL1657485

YOUR FAMILY’S FUN IS OUR PRIORITY #1

Larry Manning Glenn Manning owners

u Floor to Ceiling u Marquette Academy u Robert Paglis—Financial Advisor

301 W ETNA ROAD OTTAWA, IL 61350

Our goal is to be your partner and provide solutions to your everyday cleaning and office needs.

30 years, since 1989

u Designs & Signs by Anderson u Super 8 Motel u Housing Authority for LaSalle County u Starved Rock Lodge u IMEG u Carstar

Servicing the Area For Over 50 Years

719 LaSalle Street Ottawa, IL 815.433.7323 Prairie Fox Books invites you to come in, pull up a chair, and discover your next read. Choose from our curated collection of novels and nonfiction to widen your horizons without leaving home.

SM-CL1658529

Full line of janitorial supplies.

815-431-9880 717 Bellevue Ave. Ottawa IL 61350

w w w. t l cl e a n i n g p ro d u c t s. c o m S M - C L 1 6 5 9 0 4 1

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

u The Times u The First National Bank of Ottawa u Ameren IP u Ottawa Realty Trust u Roenfeldt & Lockas, P.C. u US Silica u COVIA u AT&T

Megan Skelly

1976: Bill Spicer 1977: Sel Yackley 1978: Sally Penfield 1979: Gene Rich 1980: Bill Blythe 1981: Gene Rich 1982: Sally Penfield 1983: Al West 1984: Phyllis Leighton 1985: Jim Fitzgerald 1986: Bunny Morse 1987: Tom Haeberle 1988: Patty Godfrey 1989: Vick Flaherty 1990: Bill Strong 1991: Tom Hoffman 1992: Patty Godfrey 1994: Bill Strong 1995: John Caruso 1996: Bill Walsh Jr. 1997: Tom Haeberle 1998: Art Mueller 1999: Bill Strong 2000: Bill Walsh, Sr. 2001: Boyd Palmer 2002: Curt Sesto 2003: Patty Godfrey 2004: Bill Strong 2005: Bill Spicer 2006: Jean Eltrevoog 2007: Ann Johnson 2008: Bill Strong 2009: Bill Walsh Jr. 2010: William Spicer 2011: Roger Amm and Sarah Reckmeyer 2012: Jane Goetz 2013: Judy Christiansen 2014: Julie Johnson 2015: Dr. David Clayton 2017: Stephanie Stacy 2018: Mayor Robert M. Eschbach

SM-CL1657208

We are moving BOLDLY into the 103rd year of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The dinner, at Starved Rock Lodge on Thursday, May 16, will be filled with a handpicked menu, socializing and honoring some of Ottawa’s finest businesses and citizens. David VanWiggeren, CEO of Drop Tank, will speak about making bold business choices.

Also at the dinner, 27 loyal members will be recognized for longstanding membership over 25 years, in five-year increments.

They are as follows:

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

Chamber dinner honors loyal members

3

2019 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events MAY

16 — 103rd Annual Dinner at Starved Rock Lodge 23 — Business After Hours hosted by OSF HealthCare

JUNE

VanWiggeren to be keynote speaker for Chamber dinner David VanWiggeren will be the keynote speaker during the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Thursday, May 16, at Starved Rock Lodge.

VanWiggeren is CEO of Drop Tank, a company that specializes in fuel and convenience store loyalty solutions. Drop Tank’s technology currently connects to over 4,000 gas stations in the United States, processing millions of loyalty transactions per year.

With only 22 employees, Drop Tank was the recipient of Oracle’s 2018 Cloud Platform Innovation Award. The award recognized Drop Tank’s leadership in the use of some of Oracle’s most cutting-edge platform technologies.

VanWiggeren grew up as a military brat throughout the U.S. and abroad, never living anywhere more than three years until attending college.

That’s where he met Christina and began a relationship that God blessed with five children and brought him to Ottawa. David has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management.

JULY

TBD — Business After Hours hosted by the Ottawa Downtown Merchants 31 — Welcomeburger

AUGUST

29 — Business After Hours hosted by Ottawa Pavilion

SEPTEMBER

6 — Golf Outing Classic at Senica’s Oak Ridge 26 — Business After Hours hosted by Pleasant View

The Times | file

New Chalet employees and volunteers provide attendees of the 49th Annual Welcomeburger with everything they need for a picnic in the park in Washington Square.

OCTOBER

17 — Business After Hours, special non-profit fair event “Serve the Rock”

NOVEMBER

13 — Chamber Connect 26 — Business After Hours hosted by Midland States Bank/Festivities Unlimited

CHAMBER REFERRAL GROUPS

u GONG (Greater Ottawa Networking Group) meets every other week at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Hampton Inn. u Ottawa Business Builders 3 meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the 807 Building, 807 La Salle Street, lower level. u As always, specific dates and times are listed on the Chamber’s website: ottawachamberillinois. com

Retirement Living Beyond Compare!

- 3 meals per day - Housekeeping - Laundry - Medication Reminders - 24 Hour Staffing - Security

“A Full Service Agency” 302. W. Main St., Ottawa 1-815-434-2005 or 1-800-626-8081

A n A f f o r d a b l e A s s i s t e d L i v in g C o m munit y for t Older Adult he

Heritage Woods of Ottawa

Managed by

www.gardant.com/heritagewoodsofottawa w

SM-CL1658517

We support Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mark C. Platt

1

St

MANAGING BROKER

Financial Advisor 130 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-9189 www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

Mon-Fri 9-5 Gary & Sandy Robinson ~ Owners

“Aunt” Nancy Getson

SM-CL1658491

Contributed

David VanWiggeren

5 — Chamber Connect 14 — 9 Hole Golf Outing at Prairie Lakes Golf Club 20 — Business After Hours hosted by Quality Care Cleaning

SM-CL1658489

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

| OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

4

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Serving Will, Grundy & LaSalle Counties

815-795-3738 2535 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 Marseilles, IL 61341

ExEcutivE DirEctor

Thursday’s Chamber Annual Dinner theme “Being Bold” is extremely appropriate as it takes place, in the first time in 20 years, under new city leadership. The City and Chamber, since 1916, have been partners in Ottawa’s growth, never more so, in my opinion, than the last 20 years.

This year and years beyond will require bold initiatives on both the Chamber and City’s part to continue the momentum. Your Chamber, as mentioned last year, is “a vital piece in the continual change and transformation that is taking place in our community.”

Our new Ottawa Area Resource Guide “Ottawa, Illinois TODAY! Getting to know 61350” and the 2019 Ottawa Economic Development Opportunities and Priorities-Update/Action Plan prepared by Reed Wilson, Dave Noble and myself present a “Bold” outline for the future.

Since Ottawa’s founding over 100 years ago, solid foundations and visions for the future had been laid and it is up to the next generation of leaders to take these foundations and visions to the next level.

Weareexcitedto announcethatwe will be holding fundraisersquarterly to have more community involvement. is open year round and joining is a great way to cultivate your business, generate leads and expand your network among likeminded individuals. If you are interested in learning

Ellie Rossiter oNYx PrEsiDENt more about ONYX we encourage you to check out our website at www.onyxillinois.org, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook. com/onyxillinois or join us at one of our networking events, First Friday Lunch eXeConnect or After Hours eXeConnect.

Chamber of Commerce sponsors Diamond Members

u OSF HealthCare u The Times u WCMY 1430/95.3 JACK FM u Starved Rock Country

Gold Members

u Advantech B&B SmartWorx u Ameren IP u Clover Technologies Group u COVIA u Financial Plus Credit Union

u First Federal Savings Bank u HR Imaging Partners u Midland States Bank u NSG Group u Ottawa Savings Bank u Petsmart Distribution Center u Pleasant View u The First National Bank of Ottawa u US Silica

DINNER SPONSORS

u The Justice Law Firm – Décor

u Farmers Insurance, Robert Hasty Agency – Speaker u Tangled Roots Brewing Co. – Signature Drink u Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation – Dessert u The Chrysalis Group – Music

BOLD SPONSORS

u Walmart of Ottawa u Sigan America u Carstar u Ottawa Dental Lab

620 West Lafayette St. - Ottawa, IL 61350 815.434.0108 - Phone

SM-CL1658655

Turk Furniture thanks the Chamber for its work in the community!

LOVE, HOPE, SUCCESS, FAMILY, SECURITY

801 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350

SM-CL1657203

(815) 433-8875 turkfurniture.com

Brett W. Dyche - Agent

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

1104 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 1-815-433-5110 • brett@brettdyche.com

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Taking it to the next level

provides one senior from both Ottawa Township High School and Marquette High School with a college scholarship.

The organization has successfully been able to grant each student $1,000 for almost a decade.

These individuals are chosen annually by our Scholarship Committee through an essay contest.

In the past our sole fundraiser was an annual 5k with a great amount of support from local businesses and participants.

We are excited to announce that we will be holding fundraisers quarterly to have more community involvement.

ONYX membership

SM-CL1658515

Boyd Palmer

Ottawa Network of Young eXecs (ONYX) is a local organization partnered with the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce for young professionals to grow both personally and professionally. Joining ONYX provides opportunities for networking, career development, increase in business contacts and community involvement.

ONYX is in their 10th year of serving the community by volunteering in events such as United Way’s Labor of Love, Make a Wish’s Penguin Plunge, Starved Rock Regional Center’s Annual Black and White Ball and many more.

In addition to our volunteer efforts, ONYX also

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

ONYX helps expand your network

5

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

| OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

6

Be on the lookout for Chamber’s Ambassadors CHANEL RENKOSIK Ambassador President Be BOLD. The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s theme for the 103rd Annual Dinner is exactly that. On May 16, Chamber members will join together to honor annual award winners, catch up with the happenings of our Chamber, and hear from keynote speaker — Mr. David VanWiggeren — on making bold decisions.

This is a very important night to celebrate all that our community and Chamber has come together to accomplish in the past year, and set the precedent for the future.

As guests arrive for the evening, you will be greeted with a handshake and a friendly smile from Chamber Ambassadors. The Ottawa Area Chamber Ambassadors are 20 volunteers from an assortment of Chamber member businesses, who collectively make up the Chamber’s public relations team.

The 20 Ambassadors represent community members from a wide spectrum of businesses such as finance, travel, real estate, hospitality, sales, marketing, legal, and community planning to name a few. Each Ambassador is bold in their own right!

They are spirited to be part of a positive organization that represents our Chamber, and dauntless in their responsibility to be the hand that connects community members and businesses to the many opportunities offered within the Chamber.

Ambassadors are active and visible in our community year-round by representing the Chamber at ribbon cuttings or grand opening ceremonies, business after hours, and other Chamber events such as the Annual Dinner, State of the City, and Welcomeburger.

See AMBASSADORS, page 7

www.chamlin.com Peru Office

Morris Office

Ottawa Office

(815) 223-3344

(815) 942-1402

(815) 434-7225

T- TH: 4-10, FRI & SAT: 11-10 1012 NORTH LASALLE ST. OTTAWA, ILLINOIS burgerandsushihouse.com

SM-CL1659372

Tested Positive for Radon?

We don’t cut corners...

We Are The SOLUTION!

We Clean Them!

Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation, LLC. Serving the Illinois Valley and surrounding counties. We are locally owned and operated.

The area’s newest family owned Mitigation company.

We are licensed by the State of Illinois.

And we love what we do!!

Your single source for professional cleaning services.

Call us to schedule a walk-through and free building assessment

A Favorite Choice for Cleaning 4 Years in a Row!

815-434-2539

717 Bellevue Ave. Ottawa IL 61350 SM-CL1659043 SM-CL1659043

SM-CL1659044

NORWAY STORE & COFFEE BAR RT. 71, Norway

A 4th Generation Legacy Ryan C. Brooke | Rich Brooke

God Jul

For All Shopping Needs

24 Hour Fuel St Stop

815-496-2669

717 Bellevue Ave., Ottawa | Call 815-313-5892 tami@illinoisvalleyradon.com | www.illinoisvalleyradon.com

SM-CL1657212

(815) 433-0313 2405 Champlain St. Ottawa, IL 61350 oakwoodmemorialpark.net

(815) 434-4433

800 1st Ave., Ottawa, IL SM-CL1658538

www.MuellerFH.com

S Shop hop

Lily Pads Too Resale Boutique

www.ivpads.com ww w w.iivp pads.c com (815) 313-5776

411 E. Stevenson Rd., Ottawa Benefitting Ottawa PADS 1120 Canal Street Ottawa, Illinois Visit us on Facebook!

Help for Today...

Hope for Tomorrow

SM-CL1658521

jeremiahjoecoffee.com

From page 6

Bar service available

enthusiasm about the wonderful organization that we are a part of and the many opportunities the Chamber offers. We invite you to be BOLD in 2019 with the Ottawa Area Chamber Ambassadors.

AMBASSADORS LIST:

u Tammy Barry u John Caruso u David Clayton DDS u DeWayne Cronkright

Heritage Harbor Caruso, John Fox Valley Veterinary Hospital, P.C. Jeremiah Joe Coffee

See LIST, page 8

HiWay RESTAURANT & COCKTAILS STOP IN SOON!

1st Choice Josh Reck Broker

2771 Columbia St. Ottawa, IL 61350 Cell: (309) 645-3456 Office: (815) 434-3337 Fax: (815) 434-3337 www.jreck.illinoisproperty.com

Hours: 6am-9pm Daily

210 W. Norris Drive • Ottawa • 815-431-9431

Each office is Independently owned and operated

SM-CL1658493

Alignments, Batteries, Brakes, Oil Change, Tires

Automotive Service Center Hours Mon - Sat - 7:00am - 7:00pm Sun - 9:00am - 6:00pm

4140 COLUMBUS ST. • OTTAWA TAWA • 815-433-4536 815 433 4536

35

SELECT™ All Included Package

Smallfoot on DIRECTV CINEMA®

$

00

MO.

For 12 mos. plus taxes. W/ 24-mo. agmt.

Autopay & paperless bill req’d. $81/mo. in months 13-24 (subject to change).*

INCLUDES:

Over 155 Channels Monthly Fee for a Genie® HD DVR

*$19.95 ACTIVATION FEE, EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $20/MO. FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT, EQUIPMENT NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. Price incl. All Included pkg & is after $5/mo. autopay & paperless bill discount for 12 mos.

Pay $40/mo. + taxes until discount starts w/in 3 bills. New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req’d). Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). Restr’s apply.

LIVE

CALL NOW and ask about Next Day Installation.

ON DEMAND

IVS Support Holdings LLC

866-397-0263

SELECT ALL INCLUDED PACKAGE: Ends 6/30/19. Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). 1st & 2nd Year Pricing: $35 for first 12 mos. only. After 12 mos. or loss of eligibility, then-prevailing rate applies (currently $81/mo. for SELECT All Included) unless canceled or changed prior to end of the promo period. Pricing subject to change. $5/Mo. Discount: Must enroll in autopay & paperless bill within 30 days of TV activation to receive bill credit starting in 1-3 bill cycles. First-time credit will include all credits earned since meeting offer requirements. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue credits. No credits in 2nd year for autopay/paperless bill. Includes: SELECT All Included TV Pkg, monthly service & equipment fees for one Genie HD DVR, and standard pro installation.

Exclusions: Price excludes Regional Sports fee of up to $8.49/mo. (which is extra & applies to CHOICE and/or MÁS ULTRA and higher pkgs), applicable use tax expense surcharge on retail value of installation, custom installation, equipment upgrades/add-ons (min. $99 one-time fee & $7/mo. fee for each extra receiver/DIRECTV Ready TV/Device), and certain other add’l fees & charges. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling-unit and telco customers. DIRECTV SVC TERMS: Subject to Equipment Lease & Customer Agreements. Must maintain a min. base TV pkg of $29.99/mo. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Visit directv.com/legal or call for details. Offers may not be combined with other promotional offers on the same services and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Other conditions apply to all offers. Smallfoot: ©2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. ©2019 AT&T Intellectual Property. All Rights Reserved. AT&T, Globe logo, DIRECTV, and all other DIRECTV marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

7

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

While volunteering at special events and visiting current and potential Chamber members, Ambassadors stand out by collectively wearing our Ambassador “uniform.”

Many members in our community recognize Ambassadors by their green jacket. These uniforms often times are described as BOLD and hard to miss at events, keeping Ambassadors approachable as they are easy to distinguish.

Prior to the current green jackets, Ambassadors represented the Chamber while wearing a similar, but gold jacket.

Ambassadors proudly wear their green jackets after Labor Day during colder months, and trade them in for green polo shirts during warmer months. Regardless of the season and which style of green Ambassadors are wearing, they share the same eagerness to represent the Chamber.

The next time you are out

in our community – shopping at the many unique small businesses, enjoying a festival in our downtown district, or networking at a Chamber event, be on the lookout for one of the Ambassadors. Whether we are in our green jacket or polo, we would be happy to share our

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

Ambassadors

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

No better friend. No warmer memory.

rockpaperscissors

Toys for a cherished life.

AMBASSADORS

LIST (CONT.): u Richard Crum Heritage Harbor u Laurie Duffell Ottawa Savings Bank

u Jean Eltrevoog WCMY1430/95.3 JACK FM

rockpaperscissors Education. Imagination. Inspiration.

712 La Salle St., Ottawa, IL • 815-433-4233

u Tami Koppen City of Ottawa

u Linda Johnson Bill Walsh Automotive Group u Thomas Justice

The Justice Law Firm, PC u Kathy Kellogg u Peter McGrath IIP Insurance Agency, Inc. u Matt Mooneyham First Federal Savings Bank u Art Mueller Mueller Funeral Home u Shelly Munks City of Ottawa u Robert J. Paglis Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Robert J. Paglis

SM-CL1658998

Proudly serving Ottawa and neighboring communities with the greatest care and love since 1895.

Proud members of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry

St. Columba Church St. Francis Church St. Patrick Church Fr. David M. Kipfer Pastor

1100 E. Norris Drive | Ottawa | osfsaintelizabeth.org

u Boyd Palmer Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry u Mark Platt Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Mark Platt u Neil Reinhardt Lakeshore Beverage

$49.95*

u Chanel Renkosik B.A.S.H. (Burger and Sushi House) u Sandy Robinson S & S Travel of Ottawa u Curt Sesto Energyoga u George Shanley Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group u Megan Skelly Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry u Bill Walsh, Jr. Bill Walsh Automotive Group u Bill Walsh, Sr. Bill Walsh Automotive Group u Don Harris

227 W. Madison Street ~ Ottawa, IL 61350 www.bf-lawpc.com Serving the community for over 68 years 815-433-3111

Ottawa Catholic Community

u Ann Johnson PharmaCannis

Jr.

Burton, Fuller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys at Law • Estate Planning • Banking • Probate • Collections • Guardianships • Corporations • Municipal • Civil Litigation • Real Estate George C. Hupp, III | Richard L. Burton | Michael W. Fuller

SM-CL1658528

| OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

8

SM-CL1658524

SM-CL1658659

SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS — Learn the different types of senior care available LOCAL KNOWLEDGE — Our Advisors have the local knowledge to help you hand-pick communities in your area SIMPLIFY — Your dedicated Advisor will simplify your search and help schedule tours EXPERIENCE — Our Advisors help thousands of families understand their options every day SUPPORT — Our team is happy to provide additional support from movers to attorneys and much more

There’s no cost to you!

(877) 287-4651 ! We’re paid by our partner communities

A Place for Mom has helped over a million families find senior living solutions that meet their unique needs. Our Advisors are trusted, local experts who can help you understand your options.

Joan Lunden former host of Good Morning America and senior living advocate.

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Call today to connect with a

9

Leading the way in creating a BOLD future for Ottawa Angie Stevenson Ottawa Chamber bOard Chair BOLDLY increase your visibility & credibility in the community. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of the Chamber.

BOLDY promote your business.The Chamber offers a wide variety of affordable, exclusive business-to-business advertising options and sponsorship packages that fit every budget.

BOLDLY support our ccommunity. Every time you ssupport the Chamber or our members you are making a direct and positive impact d on our community, helping o tthousands of Ottawa area residents—your family, friends and a neighbors—who work for or with Chamber members.

BOLD leadership training and education. The Chamber provides relevant programs at affordable prices. For companies with limited training budgets, attending national conferences or bringing in experts is out of the question, but with a Chamber membership, you and/or your employees have the ability to stay updated, informed and educated on relevant business and civic topics.

Programs and events provide BOLD engagement.Chamber membership provides exclusive access

to our many programs and events, including business training luncheons and breakfasts, after-hours networking events, awards banquets, golf tournaments, city celebration events and many others. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors — and generate new business leads.

BOLD Advocacy. The Chamber routinely meets with local and regional government, elected officials and the media in an effort to provide our members with updates on critical issues impacting our community and your businesses. The Chamber works to create a positive business climate, preserve and protect the positive attributes of our community, and find ways to foster healthy business growth.

As indicated by the ben-

efits listed above, a Chamber membership can be an important tool to stimulate business-to-business commerce in our local economy.

Only through attending events, growing your network, serving on committees, and taking advantage of the exclusive advertising opportunities will your membership become more than just another calendar item you avoid, and instead the missing piece your business has been searching for. It’s up to you.

We have BOLD plans for the future and look forward to working with our community leaders, government officials and citizens of Ottawa.

As this year’s Chamber Chair, I am proud of the work our organization has done to not only grow businesses, but also improve the quality of life for every individual who calls Ottawa home.

Kimberly Krueger Financial Advisor CARSTAR Poplar 1601 Poplar Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 P 815-433-3277 poplar@carstarusa.com carstar.com

815-434-4336

kimberly.krueger@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com SM-CL1659283

Relax, We’ll Take It From Here®.

SM-CL1658177

100 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350

Proud Member of the Chamber TINO’S

Shoe & Boot Repair 1-815-434-0720 • 1015 LaSalle St., Ottawa

1607 Ottawa Ave Ottawa, IL 61350

815-434-5168 LAW OFFICES

WHITE, MARSH, A NDERSON, MARTIN VICKERS, DEOBLER & GOODE

INSURANCE SERVICE, OTTAWA, LTD LIFE, HEALTH, AUTO & HOME SINCE 1927

Respected in the Community for more than 50 years

The Law Offices of White, Marsh, Anderson, Martin, Vickers, Deobler & Goode provide experienced and comprehensive legal representation throughout LaSalle, DeKalb, Kendall, Bureau, and Grundy Counties and the surrounding communities.

Josh Stiegler

SM-CL1658518

Account Representative 605 Clinton Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 Cell: (815) 830-9057 | Office: (815) 433-0560 Fax: (815) 433-9513 | jstiegler@northernins.com

SM-CL1658158

Be BOLD. The 2019 theme for the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce harkens back to the organization’s founding in 1916 when local business and community members focused on“working together for one patriotic purpose of the town’s advancement.”

Advancing our community is at the core of the Chamber’s existence and by creating a plan to drive toward a BOLD future of prosperity, we commit to identifying ambitious goals and creating innovative plans to achieve them.

The Ottawa Chamber has taken BOLD steps to connect our big picture mission to everything we do. Whether we are advocating for your business, planning a networking event, or attracting a new business to the community through our economic development work, we attack every part of our work with a BOLD commitment to succeed. (Chamber Mission: The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a dynamic business organization working to advance the economic and civic interests of the Ottawa Area. We serve our members as an action agency, information clearing house, a business counselor, a government liaison, and a center for research and promotion of the Ottawa business community.)

We thank our many community residents and businesses who have already taken the BOLD step of being a Chamber member. However, being a member is more than simply paying the annual dues. Being a BOLD, committed chamber member that realizes the benefits of chamber membership requires an investment of time, effort and involvement in Chamber activities. Simply stated, what you get out of a Chamber membership is a direct result of what you put in.

If you are contemplating an Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce membership, I encourage you to read my top seven benefits of memberships below, be BOLD and join today.

Membership builds BOLD Relationships.You will have the opportunity to interact with all types of people as you attend events, serve on committees and interact with people outside your normal routines.

SM-CL1658513

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

| OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

10

Earlville

511 E. Etna Road Ottawa, Illinois 61350 815-434-2000

Ottawa

201 South Ottawa St. Earlville, Illinois 60518 815-246-8121

11

This is not just a discount plan. This is real dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company that helps pay for over 350 procedures – cleanings, fillings, crowns, even dentures.

• No annual maximum, no deductible • See any dentist you want – including your own • Preventive care starts immediately • Over 50? Coverage as low as $1 per day

Call now to get this

FREE Information Kit 1-888-261-5798 dental50plus.com/shaw Ask about Network Savings!

Over 470,000 Provider Locations Nationwide *Individual Plan. Includes the Participating Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Network providers subject to change. Coverage not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) Rider kinds B438/B439 6197 AW19-1031

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Call for dental coverage today to help save money on big dental bills.

The Times - Delivering Your Community • Tuesday, May 14, 2019

| OTTAWA CHAMBER

12

SM-CL1658137