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Dear Friends,We’ve chosen this as thetheme for the 2014 Chamber360 Magazine for onesimple reason – You are theChamber.The Chamber building atThat’s me at the Great Wall of China! See moreabout our Destinations program on Page 8.903 North Keller Drive isthe physical face of theChamber – the front door to the EffinghamCounty business community. The Chamberstaff keeps the programs running, promotesthe Chamber and Effingham County and speakson behalf of the business community. But, thereal chamber of commerce is You – the businessmen and women who work every day to deliverproducts and services, provide jobs, supportlocal charities and build the community.Table ofContentsWelcome and Introduction 32014 Excellence in Business 6Strengthen Your Network 8Business Spotlight 14Chamber Members 25Calendar of Events 30Welcome & IntroductionYOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Throughout the pages of this magazine, you willfind our members in action at Chamber events,through stories about individual businessesand in our new “Headline News” section,which shows how businesses are investing inthemselves and in the community to make abetter quality of life for all. We’ve also includedresults from this year’s Membership Survey andthe county-wide Vision 2020 survey showinghow you value your Chamber membershipand the quality of life you enjoy in EffinghamCounty.The Chamber and Effingham County aresuccessful because You invest your time, yourtalent and your resources to make a differenceeach and every day.Best Wishes for an Outstanding 2014,Norma LansingPresidentIllinois Accredited Chamber Executive3
Welcome & IntroductionDear Chamber Members,Dear Chamber Members,As I sat down to write this article, I started thinking about mygoals for 2014. My mind starts racing every time I think aboutgoals because the possibilities are endless.Another year has passed us by and as the speed of the monthlycalendars get torn off, your Chamber continues to further the interestsof our businesses at the highest level possible.I went back into my past files and reviewed some of my pastgoals- both business and personal. The first list I looked atwas from 2011 which included 9 goals I wanted to accomplishthat year. Out of those 9 goals, 8 of them were accomplished.When I reviewed last year’s goals, the results were similar, I hadaccomplished 7 out of my 11 goals. This simpletask of writing out my goals has proven to be veryeffective.It has been an honor serving as the 2013 Board Chair and I feelthis past year continued a long standing tradition of positivelyaccomplishing our short and long-term action plans. I’m excitedfor next year’s Chamber leadership, as once again, the call forvolunteerism has yielded a talentedBoard that will assist the Chamber’s staffin delivering exceptional value to ourmembers. This value proposition laysthe ground work for so many businessesallowing Effingham to be a Downstateleader in economic relevancy.So what are my goals for the Chamber for 2014?There are 3 major goals I’d like to see the Chambertackle in 2014:1. Find ways to engage non-members in theChamber.2. Make plans to get members more activelyinvolved in the chamber.3. Develop an advisory board to work withbusinesses to promote Business Growth.When I was first asked to join the Chamber, I remember thinkinghow can this benefit me? I really didn’t know anything aboutthe Chamber at that time. What I found out was the chamberprovided endless opportunities to meet other individuals. Ifwe could get non-members engaged in the Chamber beforebecoming a member, the results would be tremendous for thatbusiness and the Chamber.The second goal will always be a concern of the Chamber. Wewant our members actively involved in the Chamber. Not everyprogram works for every business. With our new Chamber Mastersoftware, we are able to monitor our members’ activity and usethis information to engage more members.My third goal is centered on business growth. In November of2008, I received a flyer from a company called ManagementSuccess. The headline was “I Don’t Have Any Dough And I Can’tSeem To Grow.” This flyer described every problem I was facing inmy business.Needless to say, I went to the seminar and signed up for theirconsulting program. This company has guided me in becomingthe business owner I am today and I am very thankful for that.I’m a huge believer in training and coaching because I know itworks. I want to see the chamber coaching our small businessesto success and growth.As the 2014 Board Chairman, I’m excited to start this New Year.Each year the chamber grows stronger and stronger developingpeople, businesses and the community. I look forward to thisopportunity.Our economy both nationally and inIllinois seems to plod along but we havesome serious issues to resolve and Ibelieve they center on a lack of Leadershipand Governing. In Downstate Illinois, our biggest problem is adownward trend in losing population. We desperately need a strongemployment base that will energize a population increase for ourarea.The Chamber can provide community and business leaders anassortment of training and business development support so everybusiness can thrive and reach their potential in the most uncertain oftimes.In 2013, we accomplished so many milestones. A few key items were Growing and retaining a membership of 560 towards a final goalof 600 Our sustainability fund, created to help the Chamber weather thetoughest of financial times 3 short years ago, has grown to 22,000 We re-purposed our annual legislative event and met locally and inSpringfield with the sole intent of developing key relationships withnon-local legislators and other Illinois officials And, we hosted our first Effingham County Manufacturers’ Daypromoting businesses to 150 area high school students.Many thanks to Norma, the Chamber staff, and Board whose longhours and dedication help make our Effingham County Chamber thestrongest partner for our members. I urge all of us in 2014 to continueto work together so we can continue to make Effingham County themost economically vibrant community that we can all call home.Kindest Regards,Sincerely,Mark Probst2014 Board Chairman4Bill Teichmiller2013 Board Chairman
The Chamber AmbassadorsL to R: Norma Lansing, Chamber President; Jerry Doll, NovaSolutions; Marv Phillips, Cromwell Radio Group; Mark Probst,Probst Auto Body; Tzena Tucker, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust;Jeff Fritchtnitch, Altamont Community Unit 10; Karen Kull,Lake Land College; Dean Kremer, Koerner Distributor; Dr. RyanJennings, Marshall Clinic; Mel Stock, Midland States BankL to R: Jim Hecht, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota; Dr. CarolHourigan, Three Chicks & A Stage; Greg Schumacher,Ameren Illinois; Tonya Siner, Job Match Personnel Services;Jeff Mihlbachler, Mihlbacher Insurance; Jerry Jansen,Century 21 Realty Concepts; Randy Jones, WashingtonSavings Bank; Kevin Gouchenouer, Century 21 RealtyConcepts; Mike Shabbing Global Technical SystemsNOT PICTURED: Joe Forbes, Versatech; Lisa Kingery, BB&K;Jeni Hagen, Ameren Illinois; Ed Deters, McDevitt OsteenChojnicki & Deters; Joan Thies, Stevens Industries; RogerBloemker, America’s Select Homes; Bill Teichmiller, EJ WaterCooperative; Kary Jansen, Jansen’s Auto Sales; Kris Zerrusen,South Central FSNOT PICTURED: Steven Will, First National Bank ofDieterich; Del Wortman, Wortman Printing Company; KathySchroeder, Mary Kay Cosmetics; Jo Huskey, EnterpriseDynamics; Bob Shelton, Community Directories; Eric Zeller,Effingham Ophthalmology AssociatesEffingham County Chamber of Commerce2013 Chamber Accomplishments New Chamber Staff Position Created - Administrative Assistant Sustainability Fund Reaches 20,000 for future Chamber needs Qualified for Chamber of the Year Award by American Chamber of CommerceExecutives - 2nd year in a row! First Chamber - sponsored Travel Destination - China with 39 passengers Legal Policy Manual Created ensuring Chamber bylaws and policies are current First Effingham County Manufacturing Day held - 150 students from 8 high schoolstoured 10 local manufacturers First Effingham County Legislative Day drew 52nd District Senator Mike Frerichs,54th District Senator Kyle McCarter, 113th District Rep. Jay Hoffman, 110th DistrictRep. Brad Halbrook, 109th District Rep. David Reis and 107th District Rep.John Cavaletto Chamber participated in national business retention pilot program along withthe City of Effingham, Effingham County Board, Effingham County EconomicDevelopment Foundation and Ameren Illinois Created Effingham County Page on national internship website- www.interships.comWelcome & Introduction2014 Chamber Board of Directors2013 Chamber MembershipSurvey tUsedbyMembersOUR VISIONThe Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that provides leadership to promote,introduce and connect people, resources and ideas to achieve business success and community growth.5
2014 Excellence in BusinessCongratulations to the 2014 RecipientsFirst National Bankof DieterichVersatech LLCEven though The First National Bank of Dieterich has beenaround for over 100 years, the bank still finds ways to stay freshin today’s competitive and global economy. In the early years,the bank servedlocal farmers,merchantsand citizensin the Villageof Dieterich.Today thereare 7 bankbranchesservingcommunities inEffingham , Jasper, Randolph and St. Clair counties and a newCorporate Center located in Effingham opened early in 2013.Credit goes to community support and loyal employees forthe bank’s ongoing growth and prosperity. The main banklocation still operates out of the location constructed in 1986in Dieterich and branches have sprouted between Effinghamand Teutopolis, near Lake Sara and in the heart of Newton inJasper County. The bank’s fifth location opened in downtownEffingham in 2008.Since then, efforts have turned to acquisitions, with theacquisition of the First State Bank of Red Bud and its Bellevillebranch, completed in 2012. The loan processing center andcorporate staff moved into the new Corporate Center alongNorth Route 45 early in 2013.Through its leadership, innovation, technology and genuinecustomer service, the bank’s efforts have not gone unnoticed.SNL Financial named First National Bank of Dieterich #62of the top 100 best performing community banks in thecountry with between 500 million and 5 billion in assets,the only community bank in Illinois to receive this honor. TheCommunity Bankers Association of Illinois also recognized thebank as one of 13 Patrons of Community Banking, an honorit has received 11 times since 1991. CBAI also recognized thebank as the #1 participant in education programs – showinga strong commitment to their 100 employees in providingthem with quality education and training programs.The First National Bank of Dieterich is an active participantin development of the communities they serve, participatingin corporations like the Dieterich Community DevelopmentCorporation, the Effingham County Economic DevelopmentFoundation and Dieterich Business Association and incommunity service to organizations such as Rotary, Relayfor Life, United Way and many others. They sponsored theinaugural Taste of Teutopolis fundraiser event to benefitCatholic Heart Work Camp to help pay for 76 students and 13chaperones to participate in a mission trip. Bank employeesalso donate their time to help customers when they find thereis a need.Each fall, a large Customer Appreciation picnic drawshundreds of bank customers for a cookout and chance to wingreat prizes.2011Versatech is a full service supply chain partner serving a diversegroup of customers in several different industries throughoutthe United States and internationally. They deliver a broad rangeof products and services which fit into three core business areas:Engineering, Manufacturing, & Consulting.Versatech LLCwas establishedin August 2008in a 6,000 SFfacility with3 employees.Rapid growth has led to two moves in the last 5 years, mostrecently to their current location at 1609 West Wernsing in theEffingham Business Park earlier this year. They currently employ82 in their 75,000 SF Facility. More than 60% of Versatech’semployees hold Engineering & Technical positions with another20% filling Skilled Machinist roles.Versatech’s primary focus is in engineering, with nearly 65% ofrevenue generated from custom designed and built equipmentand work holding solutions.Versatech also offers afull service machine shopfor build to print andlow volume machiningprojects and prototypework. Three high-volumemanufacturing linesto process automotivesuspension componentsfor Honda have beenadded. As a full service supplier to its clients, Versatech alsoprovides consulting services for projects including continuousimprovement program implementation, equipmentspecification, plant layout, energy management solutions, &project management.Versatech has been fortunate to partner with several customersand vendors and have been rewarded for their efforts inreceiving additional business as well as receiving industryaccolades. The company has received Innovator of the Yearaward from NIST-MEP for Lean Manufacturing consulting work atSK Hand Tools, a Supplier Performance award from Spartan LightMetals for Versatech’s support in their Clutch Housing Prototypeproject and becoming a Preferred Integrator for AutomatedVision Systems from Keyence Corporation.The team at Versatech understands the importance ofcommunity involvement and the need to help others in tryingtimes. Employees can recommend worthy organizations forVersatech to assist. Charities supported by Versatech and itsemployees are Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, MercyChildren Hospital, Blessings in a Backpack, and CASA. Manyemployees volunteer their time coaching a variety of local schoolsports.20122013Past Excellence in Midland States Bank Patterson Technology Center Heartland Dental CareBusiness Recipients Y-Yard Auto & Truck Inc. Legacy Harley Davidson Siemer Milling Company6
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Strengthen Your NetworkChamber Destinations 2014Join us in Austria & GermanyChamberDestinationsSeptember22-30, 2014Featuring 7 Nights in Innsbruckand Munich’s OktoberfestJoin us in Austria & GermanySeptember 22-30Featuring 7 Nights in Innsbruckand Munich’s OktoberfestCall the Chamber Office for Details onthe next Chamber Destinations!(217) 342-41478October 2013 - Our 39 Chamber travelers withour tour guides in Shanghai, China!
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Strengthen Your NetworkGet InvolvedGolf OutingChamber BanquetThe many Chamber“eventshave helpedCelebrating MemberBusiness GrowthECBG Taste of FreedomRadio DaysFall SocialRadio DaysOver 100 events attended byover 5,000 people in 2013!See Calendar of Events on Page30 and Mark Your Calendar!If you would like to host or sponsor anevent this year, contact the Chamber.The Chamber AmbassadorsFeatured BusinessYBNext Mix-N-Mingle10Business After HoursWomen in BusinessSpeed Networkingto build and developbetter businessfriendships, in businessdealings as well associal friendships.The exposure theChamber offers you, innetworking and in allthe events, is pricelessin advertising. “- Kathy SchroederMary Kay Cosmetics
Women in Business PanelCoggnoweb-based trainingand certificationcurriculum comingin 2014!Lunch & LearnManufacturing Day Students Visiting Industries“Through the many events and informativearticles sponsored by the Chamber, I have beenable to educate myself on many topics relevantto today’s business issues. The Chamber has alsoprovided a voice on political issues that couldgreatly affect the success of our family business.Their voice commands the attention of ourlawmakers and allows a small business, such asours, to get our message out.“Strengthen Your NetworkGain Business Insights- Tom WrightWright’s Furniture & FlooringBusiness BreakfastEntreLeadership SeminarFuture FairLegislative DayFarm VisitCommunity Celebrationof ExcellenceWashington, DCwww.effinghamchamber.orgEffingham County Business Resource Guide Helpful Resources to develop, maintain and grow asuccessful business in Effingham County.YBNext Professional Development Luncheon11
Strengthen Your NetworkGrow Your BusinessNational Study bythe Schapiro Group:Free & Confidential Business Counseling Available WeeklyConsumersare 63% morelikely to buyfrom Chambermembers.Solutions for Workforce ProblemsThe Chamber Hosted20 Ribbon Cuttings in 2013!Advertising & Promotion Opportunities“Within one month of our membership, we received an order for culverts froma neighboring state. The company obtained our business information fromthe business directory on the Chamber website. We were very pleased to getthe referral and the exposure provided for our business from the Chamber.”- Monte & Susan Van Dyke, Van Dyke Metal Culvert Sales &Backhoe Service“This program has helped our business and helps to keep our nameout in the community. We encourage other Chamber members to get acard & save money. We would like to thank the Chamber for providingthis service.” - Marilyn Woodruff, MauricesFree online tools for Chamber members to get noticed! Job Postings Calendar of Events Your business profile Hot Deals: Post your own & view other member’s deals! Its mobile! Scan the QR Code on Page 29 to download the appand take these benefits wherever you go!Get the most out of ChamberMaster online training and ChamberMasterUniversity sessions are available.“I laughed, learned a ton; and am now fired up with ideas! THANK YOUfor bringing my mojo back. “We’re more than mobile now Baby!””- Heather Mumma, B&B HomesPEOPLE BEING CURIOUSIS HOW THINGS GET DONE.IT’S THE SAME FOR BANKERS.Anything that ever got accomplished began with peopleasking: “What if?” Challenging themselves. Challengingthe system. At Fifth Third Bank, “What if?” is one of ourfavorite phrases. As a proud sponsor of The EffinghamChamber of Commerce, we support those who aren’tafraid to reach, try and ask.12
2013 Chamber Community Scholarship Recipients:Front Row (L-R): Abbie Massengill, Nicole Haarmann, Leah Kremer, LukeArmstrong and Monica Lin Back Row (L-R): Joseph Garland, Zachary Pruemer,Michael Goldstein and Christopher Lidy Not pictured: Emily WeichmanBecky BrownReceived her Non ProfitProfessional CertificationOctober 2013Kyle McCarterIllinois Chamber Champion of FreeEnterprise Recipient2013 Effingham Citizenof the Year LorettaKoester with EffinghamDaily News Publisher,Paul Semple2013 Employee of the YearJody Puckett - St. Anthony’sMemorial HospitalTop 100 Best Performing Community Banks( 500 million to 5 billion)First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trustis the 10th largest providerof SBA 7(a) loans in Illinoisand ranked fourth amongthose banks headquartered inIllinois for 2013.2013OutstandingLeadershipin Community &Economic DevelopmentAwardRecipientDieterich CommunityDevelopment Corporation (DCDC)DCDC members present at a March 23 meeting include front row left to right: Brittny Gipson, Ernest Garbe, John Waldhoff,Delbert Mundt. Back row left to right: Tom Niebrugge, Steve Kibler, Michael Merry, Bruce Owen, and Bill McClain.DCDC has been awarded for theirsignificant contribution of time,resources and leadership for manyquality of life projects for Dieterichand the surrounding area. In 1986 a smallgroup of community leaders formed to promote the Village,school district and the community at large with the goal ofproviding jobs and opportunities for the next generationand the entire community. The group had members withbanking, business, education, governmental and agriculturalexperience. They have a weekly lunch meeting, and six ofthe original members are still active after 27 years of service.Now numbering 13 individuals, over 30 successful activitiesand projects have been promoted, developed or completedduring the DCDC tenure.While the list is numerous, some of the highlights ofDCDC’s community support projects and achievements areas follows. E J Water Cooperative, which began with theDieterich Community Ruritan Club and strong support fromDCDC, is now the largest rural water cooperative coveringa 10-county area in south-central Illinois. The DieterichCommunity Medical Center serves the area with both amedical doctor and an eye specialist. Twelve new businesseshave been attracted to the Industrial Park. North PointeSubdivision, an outgrowth of the creation of two tax increment financing (TIF) districts, now includes over 40 homes.Liberty Park expanded to include a new park pavilion. TheDieterich Community Improvement Foundation was createdand is a 501(c)(3) tool DCDC uses to facilitate tax deductibleimprovements. Formal community planning has occurred,including three community MAPPING Projects with Western Illinois University, two MAPPING Projects aided by theUniversity of Illinois Extension Service, and numerous jointmeetings with the Village Board, the Unit 30 School Boardand DCDC. They’ve also brought representatives from EasternIllinois University, University of Illinois, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Lake Land College, the Illinois Department of RuralHealth, the Cooperative Extension Service, and speakers froma wide area to utilize expertise in specific areas in support oflocal projects. A part-time development professional has beenemployed for the Village. The Dieterich Community VeteransMemorial has been constructed and is broadly considered tobe one of the finest in any small community.Dieterich community projects completed this past yearinclude: the building of a home for a local individual indire need of help with cooperation of the entire communityincluding the demolition and site prep of the previous homefor future development; promoting the construction of anew cell phone tower adding coverage to an area withoutservice; and providing land and incentives for a new SubwayRestaurant now serving the Village.Dieterich CommunityDevelopment Corporationwas the 2013 OutstandingLeadership in Community &Economic Development Awardfrom the East Central IllinoisDevelopment CorporationCuRRENt DCDC MEMBERS: *Bill McClain – President Mike Merry – Vice-president *Tom Niebrugge – Treasurer *Ernest Garbe – Secretary Cary Jackson Bruce Owen Wayne Behrns *Cedric Wright Bill Teichmiller Tom Wright *Delbert Mundt *John Waldhoff Mike Winters Brittny Gipson Steve Kibler Brad Hardiek Mark Probst* founding members in 1986PASt OutStANDING LEADERSHIP IN COMMuNIty AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENt AWARD RECIPIENtSKen Larimore Tom Wright Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO)Firefly Grill cover of 2013Illinois Travel GuideersatechMachine Design & BuildProcess DesignHydraulic IntegrationTurn-key Production SolutionsWork Holding Design and BuildPrototypes and Build to PrintLow and High Volume ProductionLean Manufacturing ConsultingEnergy Management SolutionsEngineering Services ConsultingP 217.342.35007Coming in 2014!ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONSwww.versatech1.comStrengthen Your NetworkHeadline Newscontact@versatech1.comEffingham County Incubator NetworkIncubator space (office and other) for new and growingbusinesses in and around Effingham County, cubatornetworkVision 2020 survey results88% Agree home grown businesses are supported87% Are optimistic about the future94% Believe local charitable giving is alive and wellAll survey results can be found atwww.effinghamcountyvision2020.com13
Business SpotlightBK ResourcesHelen Matthes LibraryBK Resources, Inc. opened its doors in Novemberof 2001, founded on the premise of offeringhigh quality components and equipment forcommercial foodservice market, restaurant andbakery kitchens. Additionally, they expanded thebusiness into high-quality finished goods suchas sinks andshelving.Located inAltamont, they have grown along with the greaterEffingham area bringing revenue, jobs and valueto the community. A 20,000 square foot additionwas completed in late 2013 to help the companyachieve its goal of doubling its sales growth over thenext five years and adding more employment andcommunity support.A relatively young business, BK Resources, Incenjoyed its 12th year in business this winter andlooks to enjoy many many more in the future.Want to know more? Visit the website at www.bkresources.com.BK Resources Inc. 120 Frontage RoadAltamont, IL 62411Temporary or long-term, Express has skilledworkers ready to fit your business needs.Contact us and see how Express can help.(217) 347-2224616 Charleston AvenueMattoon, IL 61938MattoonIL.ExpressPros.com14Positions include: Clerical Administrative General Labor Machine OperatorA long cherishedinstitution in theEffingham area, The HelenMatthes Library is morethan just a place to borrowbooks. Established in1883, they currentlyoffer over 53,000 books,magazines, audio-visualmaterials and a widevariety of programs and services. Story times, moviescreenings, art classes, club meetings and authorvisits, there is something for everyone at HelenMatthes.In 2013, The Helen Matthes Library celebrated 130years of growth, service and education to Effingham’syoung and old alike. In 2014, the library will beginthe process of remodeling and relocating to a newlocation at 200 North Third Street.Want to know more? Visit the website for a calendarof upcoming events at www.effinghamlibrary.org.Helen Matthes Library 100 E. Market AvenueEffingham, IL 62401
Washington Savings BankIn September 2013, Washington Savings Bankcelebrated the 130th Anniversary of serving Effinghamand the surrounding communities. As part of the130th anniversary celebrations, the bank promoted130 Random Acts of Kindness as a way to promotekindness in the community. In addition, WashingtonSavings Bank hosted a customer appreciationluncheon and Chamber of Commerce Business AfterHours celebration to commemorate this event.Following the Anniversary celebration, ClaudeHudson, President and CEO, announced his successorand upcoming retirement from the bank. The Board ofDirectors named David Doedtman as the bank’s newPresident and CEO effective January 2, 2014.Offering advice, motivation, writing and speakingservices to area business leaders, Board membersand organizations,Dan Woods atWoods Advisors,LLC is helpingto build a betterEffingham.In 2013, WoodsAdvisors guided the Effingham Civic Foundationin its transition to the Effingham County EconomicDevelopment Foundation and is serving as its firstPresident. In 2014, Dan Woods is publishing his firstbook.Business SpotlightThe year 2013 marked some significant milestonesfor Washington Savings Bank. The two major markersinclude celebrating the bank’s anniversary as well asthe naming of a new bank president.Woods Advisors, LLCWant to know more? Find Dan on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danwoodsfache.Hudson joined Washington Savings Bank in 1997,and served as President and CEO and Board Membersince 2001. He will continue to serve the bank in anadvisory role until March 12, 2014, and will remain anongoing member of the Board of Directors.As the second oldest bank in Effingham County,Washington Savings Bank has grown from a smallassociation to the largest customer-owned financialinstitution in the community. Today, it has grown toinclude two locations – one on Banker Street and oneon Keller Drive, and offers a full line of personal andcommercial deposit and loan products. In addition, thebank has received a 5-Star rating, the highest possible,from Bauer Financial for 25 consecutive years.Further information about the bank, is available atits website at www.washingtonsavings.net or on thebank’s Facebook timeline.Banker Location 200 S. Banker StKeller Location 1300 N. Keller DriveEffingham, IL 62401Dan Wood’s QR Code contact infoWoods Advisors, LLC 502 N. Bent Tree Dr.Effingham, IL 62401Dan Hecht ChevroletToyota Inc.A localautomotiveinstitution, DanHecht ChevroletToyota providesthe greaterEffingham areawith quality pre-owned and new vehicles and alsoaward winning service and body repair. They evenoffer the area’s only out of the weather service drivein so customers can pull right in to the service areaon bad weather days.Now owned and operated by the four sons ofDan Hecht, the business owners have a combined15
Business SpotlightDan Hecht Continued from page 15total of 133 years of experience. They have beenrecognized by both General Motors and Toyota fortheir quality dealership.In addition to serving our community, DanHecht’s team supports our local schools, churches,St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, the United Way,Catholic Charities and the Effingham CountyChamber of Commerce.In 2013, Dan Hecht’s celebrated 55 years in business.Want more information? Check them out at www.danhecht.com.Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota 2400 S. BankerEffingham, IL 62401.Glik’sWhile Glik’s may be new to the Village Square Mall,it is hardly a new store. Located at #78 in the Mall,G
Jansen's Heating and Air 11984 E US Hwy 40 . Cooperative; Kary Jansen, Jansen's Auto Sales; Kris Zerrusen, South Central FS Welcome & Introduction 5 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Chamber Accomplishments New Chamber Staff Position Created - Administrative Assistant
