herald & review business expo 2013

www.decaturchamber.com

Expo open to the public!11:30am - 3:00pm

sponsored by:

presented by

April 30 & May 1 Decatur Civic Center

2 BUSINESS EXPO 2013 April 28, 2013

The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerceand the Herald & Review present

2013at the

Decatur Civic CenterADM/Hickory Point Bank Arena

SCHEDULEOF EVENTSVIP Preview PartySponsored by the Beach House5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30Live music by Rock of Ages$10 per ticket

Chamber Business BreakfastFeaturing the State of the City Address byMayor Mike McElroySponsored by Brinkoetter & Associates7-8 a.m. Wednesday, May 1$10 per ticket

Chamber Business ExpoSponsored by Busey Bank, Neuhoff Media Decaturand St. Mary’s Hospital8-11:30 a.m. - Open to exhibitors11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Open to the publicWednesday, May 1

Taste of Decatur11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1$6 for five tastes

Greater DecaturChamber of Commerce100 S. Water St., Suite 103,Decatur(217) 422-2200Year founded: 1887Employees: 6Website: www.decaturchamber.com

The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce was chartered on July3, 1903, but traces its roots back to the 1887 formation of theDecatur Board of Trade. It is recognized as the second oldestChamber of Commerce in the state of Illinois and celebrated its125th anniversary in 2012. The Chamber’s mission is to be a pro-business network providing service, political advocacy, andleadership to strengthen education, community image, and localbusinesses.

As the “Voice of Business” in Decatur-Macon County, the Chamberoffers many unique opportunities for networking and exclusiveservices that support businesses growth and development.

While collaborating with community leaders on important civicissues, the Chamber is here to serve and advocate on behalf of itsmembership. That’s why the Chamber continually encouragesresidents and visitors to shop, dine and entertain locally — atvalued member businesses.

Stop by the Chamber booth to learn more about what the Chambercan offer your business and about upcoming programs, events andsponsorship opportunities.

Herald & Review601 E. William St., Decatur(217) 429-5151Year founded: 1872Employees: 130www.herald-review.com

The Herald & Review provides the most complete local and statenews and information in a variety of formats — a daily newspaper,an interactive website (www.herald-review.com), and numerousaward-winning publications, including the Business Journal. Inaddition, we host major Decatur events including the CommunityLeaders Breakfast and annual Job Fairs.

The Herald & Review provides the most powerful and cost-effectiveadvertising tool in the area. Research shows that our paper is thefirst place people turn to find a new car, a new home, a new job,and what’s on sale this week. Although consumers actively try toavoid advertising in other media, people TURN to our papereveryday, looking for coupons and savings on the products andservices they need.

With the combination of our daily newspaper and website, wereach 82 percent of the Decatur market. Our website receives nearly2 million page views per month from people looking for local news,blogs, sports statistics, video and our employment website,www.nowhiringonline.com. Whether it’s in print or online, ouradvertising consultants know just what makes an ad work. Theywork within your budget to design a marketing campaign targetingyour customers. Our publishing affiliate, William Street Press, offersa full-line of printing, copying and bindery services.

If your Business is looking to expand its customer reach (or base)beyond Macon County, the Herald & Review advertising team canalso offer you a regional marketing plan that includes the JGTCpaper serving the Mattoon/Charleston area, as well as theBloomington Pantagraph.

Stop by to discover how the Herald & Review and its affiliates canhelp your business grow. See the latest innovations and features onwww.herald-review.com. Pick up your free copy of the Herald &Review and the Business Journal.

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A publication of theHerald & Review601 E.William St.Decatur, Illinois 62523217.421.6983Fax: 217.421.7965

PUBLISHERTodd NelsonEDITORGary SawyerBUSINESS EXPO EDITORScott PerryADVERTISING DIRECTORJoel FletcherLAYOUT ARTISTJill Koehl

BUSINESS EXPO 2013The entire contents may not be reproduced in anymanner, either in whole or part,without permission ofthe publisher. Advertisements are not endorsements bythe publisher.The publisher is not responsible or liablefor errors or omissions in any advertisement beyond thepaid price of that advertisement.

To advertise or questions regarding advertising:217.421.6920

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Busey BankFour branches and eight ATMs in Decaturand Shelbyville.(217) 424-5111Year founded: 1868Employees: More than 110 in Decatur and Shelbyville.www.busey.com

Busey is a premiere financial services provider offering five lines ofbusiness-retail/personal banking, commercial/business, cash management,wealth management, and mortgage. We have the services and products tohelp you, no matter the stage of your life or business.

We have a five-star rating (highest rating) by BauerFinancial, and areranked in the top 10 percent nationally as compared to peers, and No. 2 forthose headquartered in downstate Illinois. We were recognized by the IllinoisHousing Development Authority as the No. 1 Lender for 2011, a title weearned the past four years. We were Illinois’ Top Guaranteed Housing Lenderfor 2012 by USDA Rural Development, and recognized for the past threefiscal years.

We are also proud to be a strong community member. We honor the trustof our community by giving back through our Busey Promise, promising tostrengthen and advocate for youth, economic development, health andwellness, education and the arts.

Neuhoff Media Decatur250 N. Water Street, Suite 100, Decatur(217) 423-9744Year founded: 1921Employees: 28www.neuhoffmedia.com, www.wsoyam.com,www.y103.com, www.espndecatur.com, www.95Q.com,www.hot1055.com, www.channel1050.com

Media Made Locally. Our radio stations — WSOY-AM (1340), WSOY-FM(Y103), WDZ-AM (ESPN 1050), WDZQ-FM (95Q)and WCZQ-FM (Hot105.5) —provide local content in the form of music, news talk and sportsinformation and serve public interest. We offer tremendous advertisingopportunities to business of all sizes, in addition to unique sponsorshipavailabilities to community events planned and implemented by NeuhoffMedia and/or our stations.

St. Mary’s Hospital1800 E. Lake Shore Dr., Decatur(217) 464-2966Year founded: 1878Employees: 1,163www.stmarysdecatur.com

Founded in 1878 by three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, St. Mary’sHospital is a 355-bed, all private room health care facility that combinesmodern technology with the caring spirit of the original founders. St. Mary’s issituated on an attractive 21-acre campus overlooking Lake Decatur andoffers a broad spectrum of comprehensive health services, including thelatest diagnostic equipment, interventional cardiology, surgical and medicalintervention, emergency medical care, outpatient radiation therapy, painmanagement and a sleep center. St. Mary’s also offers a wide range ofcommunity education and wellness programs. The hospital is the site of aunique intergenerational day services program and is the community’s onlyhospital-based provider of behavioral health services. Learn more by visitingwww.stmarysdecatur.com.

EXPO SPONSORS

Beach House2301 E. Lake Shore Drive (in Nelson Park), Decatur(217) 422-7202Year founded: 2005Employees: 46www.decaturbeachhouse.com

Beach House is a restaurant, bar, banquet facility and full-service cateringcompany. We started in 2005 with nine employees and a vision to try andbecome a business that Central Illinois could be proud of. In 2013, we havegrown to 46 full- and part-time employees and have been blessed with theopportunity to share in the memories of so many clients/guests from all overthe world.

Brinkoetter & Associates,Realtors1610 E. Pershing Road, Decatur(217) 875-0555Year founded: 1965Employees: 7 employees, 48 agentswww.brinkoetter.com

Brinkoetter & Associates is a full service real estate company specializing inresidential and commercial real estate marketing and sales. We provide ourservice to Macon and surrounding counties. Our agents and staff provideexceptional knowledge and experience in the real estate profession. Locallyowned and operated. Our community knowledge and involvement isextensive.

EVENT SPONSORS


Corporate ImageOffices in Decatur and Blue Mound(217) 963-2273 and (217) 433-0014Year founded: 1990Employees: 2

We provide customers with ideas for putting their logos/events names infront of customers/employees and the general public. We help them findmarketing ideas, offer storage of items so they can take advantage of large-quantity pricing, offer gift wrapping and delivery of items to events. Charlotteand Susan want to help customers put the best image forward.

Cromwell Radio Group410 N. Water St., Suite C, Decatur(217) 428-4487Year founded: 1990Employees: 30www.decaturradio.com

We operate five local radio stations (105.1 JACK-FM, 93.1 The Party,106.7 The Fox, Talk 101, and Magic 98) and a website in downtownDecatur. We offer five different styles of programming, plus information,entertainment, video and promotions for our listeners. We offer affordable andeffective advertising opportunities for businesses big and small. Our radiostations are available everywhere — on the air, streaming online, and withour exclusive iGoRadio app for iPhone and Droid.

Illini Supply, Inc.111 Illini Drive, Forsyth(217) 877-6551Year founded: 1949Employees: 16www.illinisupply.com

For 64 years, Illini Supply has provided interior solutions throughoutCentral Illinois. Our experience in commercial and educational interiors, ourreputation for putting our clients first and our innovative strategies evolvingwith ever-changing client needs provides the user with complete interiorsolutions.

Land of Lincoln Credit Union2890 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur(217) 875-3823Year founded: 1947Employees: 98www.llcu.org

Land of Lincoln Credit Union is a full-service financial institution servingover 24,000 members. Membership in LLCU is open to anyone who lives orworks in 21 Illinois counties and their immediate family members. LLCUoffers eight convenient locations in five cities to best serve the needs of itsmembership. Our newest location near the East Decatur Walmart is slated toopen in late 2013. LLCU offers consumer loans, mortgages, commerciallending and deposit products, free checking, VISA credit cards and manymore financial products and services.

Refreshment Services Pepsi2112 N Brush College Road, Decatur(800) 253-2919Year founded: Over 75 years agoEmployees: 80

Refreshment Services Pepsi is a community partner and distributor of thePepsi family of beverages, as well as Roasted Bean and Harvest Ridgecoffees and cappuccinos, Sunny Ridge fresh brewed tea, and Smoke E Bonesmeat snacks. We provide beverage service in Macon, Piatt, Christian andMontgomery counties to all types of businesses.

Richland Community CollegeOne College Park, Decatur(217) 875-7200Year founded: 1971Employees: 390www.richland.edu

Richland Community College is a comprehensive college with a tradition ofeducational excellence provided by quality faculty, offering baccalaureate,associate, technical and continuing education programs that serve over7,500 students per year.

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217-872-1282875 W. McKinley Ave. • Decatur, IL 62526

www.eagleridgeslf.com

Managed by BMA Management, Ltd.Dedicated to Enhancing the Lives of Older Adults & Their Families,

While Providing Love, Compassion & Dignity

Eagle Ridgeof Decatur,

an affordable assistedlifestyle communityproviding residents

with care, compassion,& a carefree fun

lifestyle.

Stop in fora tour and

spin our PrizeWheel!

2013 Chamber Awards DinnerMay 22, 20135:00 PM - 8:00 PMDecatur Conference Center and Hotel4191 W. US Hwy 36, Decatur, IL 62522

• Doors open at 5:00pm• Dinner served at 6:00pm

Tickets: $50 each

Sponsored by:

All Windows Direct3134 N. Water St. (in Brettwood Village)(217) 422-9999Year founded: 2006Employees: 3www.allwindowsdirect.net

With 23 years of home improvement experience, we specialize in the saleand installation of premium quality vinyl replacement and new constructionwindows, patio doors, interior and exterior storm windows for historical,residential and commercial applications, and vinyl siding.

Comcast Business Class701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield(217) 306-2488www.business.comcast.com

Comcast Business Class a unit of Comcast Cable, provides advancedcommunication solutions to help organizations of all sizes meet theirbusiness objectives. Through a modern, advanced fiber network that isbacked by 24/7 technical support, Comcast delivers business class Internet,Ethernet, TV and voice services for cost-effective, simplified communicationsmanagement.

Consociate Dansig111 E. Decatur St., Decatur(217) 423-3311Year founded: 1972Employees: 65www.consociate.com

Consociate Dansig embraces two sides of the insurance and benefitsindustry.

Consociate is a third-party administrator, administering employee benefitplans for employers while focusing on health care cost management andmaintaining employee productivity.

Dansig is a full-service insurance brokerage with professionals providingcost-effective proven solutions for large companies, small businesses, andindividuals.

Consociate and Dansig provide customized coverage for businesses of allsizes — property insurance, liability, workers compensation, bonds, andboth fully-insured and self-insured health benefits.

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Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors

Order your tickets now!Tickets are $16.00. Tables of ten available.

Call 421-7919Advance reservations only. Open to the public.

Breakfast will be served beginning at 7 a.m. Program begins at 7:30 a.m.

Louise F. (Wegi) Stewart, President of The Community Foundation of Macon County, truly loves and is dedicated to hercommunity. After leaving the area for her education, she returned to Decatur to raise her family and later begin her career.Philanthropy and community leadership are values she has held since early adulthood, when she immersed herself in thevolunteer arena to support her church, children’s nursery school, grade schools, and education for women.

Now, as leader of The Community Foundation, Wegi gets great satisfaction in helping others meet their charitable intentionsby leading efforts to make Macon County a better place to raise a family, work, learn and play. Wegi holds a bachelor’s degreefrom Georgetown University. She looks forward to addressing the Community Leaders Breakfast crowd.

The Leading Secrets toLeading Others

Michael Brandwein (michaelbrandwein.com) is an internationally acclaimed expert on communication, management, leadership, andcustomer service. He has presented on 6 continents and in all 50 states. He has written ´ve consecutive best-selling books on training, leadership,and supervision and three EMMY® award-winning programs on communication.

Best known for his energetic, entertaining teaching style and his down-to-earth, practical, “skills you can use immediately” approach, Michaelis a frequent national and state keynoter for hundreds of professional associations, and his Fortune 500 clients include Hewlett Packard, StateFarm, Nordstrom, Bayer, Frito-Lay, Gillette, Honda, Mercedes Benz, and others. Successful Meetings magazine selected Michael as one of two“unique, exceptional speakers who provide real entertainment value with important messages that listeners can apply to their jobs immediately.”

Michael is one of the highest rated keynote speakers for SOCAP, the national organization of customer service directors from the best knowncompanies in the U.S. His B.A. degree is from the University of Illinois in Communication, where he graduated summa cum laude as a BronzeTablet Scholar, the highest academic distinction awarded by the University. Michael’s Juris Doctor Degree is from the University of Chicago.Michael lives in the Chicago area with his wife, a professional sign language interpreter for the Deaf, and their two sons.

Michael’s presentation will demonstrate that to continually develop new and stronger abilities in ourselves and others, we need to becomereally expert at one thing: focusing on skills instead of just qualities.



Creative Media Services, Inc.132 S Water St. Suite 418, Decatur(217) 428-9950Year founded: 2001Employees: 5www.cmsdecatur.com

The focus of our business is to move your company into success modewith marketing techniques that call attention to your services and/or productlines to current and future customers. Our services include websitedesign/development, web hosting, SEO, pay per click advertising, mobilesites, social media, QR codes, email marketing, direct mail, logos, all formsof graphic design, trade shows, advertising, marketing and consulting andso much more! From conception to completion!

Decatur Park District620 E. Riverside Ave., Decatur(217) 422-5911Year founded: 1924Employees: 550 full-time and seasonalwww.decatur-parks.org

The Decatur Park District is our community’s premier provider of golf,athletics, arts and fitness activities for individuals of all ages. With award-winning golf courses, an AZA-accredited zoo, miles of scenic walking/biking

trails, and recreational programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, theDecatur Park District fulfills our community’s needs for physical well-being,productive leisure activities, and outdoor parks and recreation spaces.

Eagle Ridge875 W. McKinley Ave., Decatur(217) 872-1282Year founded: 2003Employees: 70www.eagleridgeslf.com

Affordable assisted living that provides three meals a day, reminders andassistance with medications, housekeeping and laundry, scheduledtransportation and a 24-hour emergency response system.

Heart Technologies, Inc860 E. Pershing Road, Decatur(217) 827-1300Year founded: 1987Employees: 60www.heart.net

Heart Technologies, Inc. is a Central Illinois-based company servicingNorth America with technology-based solutions in the telephony, network,fire, security, video and infrastructure disciplines.


Advance Disposal Services ............................ Row I

Affordable Shred ...........................................Row E

All Windows Direct ........................................Row F

Always Green Recycling.................................Row B

Bob Brady Auto Mall .................................... Row G

Brinkoetter & Associates ................................Row D

Busey Bank .................................................Row D

Comcast Business ........................................Row H

Community Health Improvement Center ...........Row F

Consociate Dansig........................................Row B

Corporate Image ...........................................Row B

CQI Associates, LLC ......................................Row H

Creative Media Services, Inc ...........................Row F

Cromwell Radio Group ..................................Row B

Decatur Athletic Club......................................Row F

Decatur Conference Center and Hotel ...............Row I

Decatur Jewelry and Pawn .............................Row F

Decatur Park District......................................Row B

DVD Memories Preserved/Falcon Multimedia ... Row F

Eagle Ridge .................................................Row G

GeoCash ....................................................Row H

Glenda Williamson Realty..............................Row D

Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce ...........Row B

Heart Technologies, Inc. .................................Row I

Heartland of Decatur .....................................Row G

Herald & Review ...........................................Row B

Heritage Behavioral Health Center...................Row H

Hickory Point Bank & Trust ............................Row H

Huff Lumber/Huff Home Specialties .................Row E

Illini Supply, Inc ............................................Row F

Imboden Creek Health Services.......................Row E

Kid’s Castle Learning Center...........................Row G

Land of Lincoln Credit Union ..........................Row D

LRS Web Solutions .......................................Row G

Macon Speedway ........................................Outside

Marquis Beverage ..........................................Row I

MCK Technology...........................................Row G

McKinley Court/Symphony of Decatur..............Row G

Melanie Schelling State Farm Agency................Row I

Midstate Overhead Door.................................Row F

Midwest Records Storage, Inc. ........................Row F

Mike Wilhoit Accounting & Tax Service.............Row F

My Shipping Place/Antonio's Gourmet Shop......Row I

Neuhoff Media Decatur ..................................Row A

Physician’s Choice Wellness ..........................Row B

Prairie Fire Sprinkler ......................................Row A

ProMax Construction .....................................Row E

Re-Bath of Illinois .........................................Row G

Refreshment Services Pepsi ...........................Row G

Richland Community College .........................Row G

SCORE Chapter 296......................................Row H

St. Mary’s Hospital...............................Row D and E

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church .............................Row B

Team Soy: Soy Capital Bank and

J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds.................Row D

Trevo ...........................................................Row F

United Cerebral Palsy Land of Lincoln...............Row I

TASTE OF DECATURAntonio’s Gourmet Shop/My Shipping Place .....Row T

BabyCakes Cake Bites ...................................Row T

Beauty and the Feast .....................................Row T

Benny’s Grill .................................................Row T

Café Brio ......................................................Row T

Debbie’s Diner ..............................................Row T

Main Hangar Restaurant ................................Row T

Main Place Bar & Grill ...................................Row T

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders............................Row T

Marquis Beverage ..........................................Row I

McGorray’s Golf & Grille .................................Row T

Nelson’s Catering ..........................................Row T

Papa Murphy’s..............................................Row T

Refreshment Services Pepsi ...........................Row G

Southside Grill ..............................................Row T

Texas Roadhouse..........................................Row T

University Dogs.............................................Row T

DECATUR CIVIC CENTERADM/Hickory Point Bank Arena1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur


Map of Exhibitors


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“DECATUR’S BEST ROCK”

J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds1090 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth(217) 877-3344Year founded: 1957Employees: 41www.jlhubbard.com

A full-service insurance agency founded in 1957, specializing incommercial insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds and representingmulti-line insurance companies for home, auto and individual life and healthcoverage. It was selected as one of the top 30 independent insuranceagencies in the United States.

Kid’s Castle Learning Center4445 E. Maynor, Decatur (217) 330-66262580 N. Monroe St., Decatur (217) 872-66023131 Pleasant Run, Springfield (217) 787-2260Year founded: 2006Employees: 120www.kidscastlelearningcenter.com

At Kids Castle Learning Center we strive to be the best early learning center inthe area for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age and take pride in theeducation aspect of our organization. We feel the first five years of childhoodare the most important years in development and learning. With that, we havedeveloped lessons that are developmentally appropriate and will help a child togrow physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. We provide a creative,educational curriculum that will help children to reach their fullest potential.

MCK Technology1353 E. Mound Road, Decatur • (217) 875-2655Year founded: 1970Employees: 35www.mckcpa.com

MCK Technology is a division of May, Cocagne & King, P.C. CPAs. Weprovide technology sales and services to Central Illinois small- to medium-sized businesses. Our goal is to provide the systems, resources and supportclients need to create technology systems that will help them better managetheir businesses.

Marquis Beverage1234 W. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur(217) 217-429-JAVA (5282)Year founded: 1978Employees: 12www.marquisbeverage.com

Marquis Beverage offers a wide array of services such as professional officecoffee service, customized beverage programs for restaurant and foodserviceoperations, beverage equipment repair and maintenance programs, and itsnew point of use water system that eliminates that storage and handlingissues that accompany a “traditional” bottled water service. Beyond theworkplace, fresh-roasted gourmet coffees and teas are always available atMarquis for individuals to enjoy at home. Whether it is a simple cup of coffeeto start your day or a fine gourmet blend to share with friends after dinner,Marquis has what you need.

McKinley Court/Symphony of Decatur2530 N. Monroe, Decatur(217) 875-0920Year founded: 1989Employees: 360www.mckinleycourt.com, www.symphonyofdecatur.com

When advanced age, illness or disabilities make a higher level of nursingcare and supervision necessary, our long-term care services are the finest inthe area. In addition to round the clock nursing and personal assistance, weoffer short-term post hospital rehabilitation services to get our residents backto the highest level of independence possible.

Re-Bath of Illinois1005 N. Water St., Decatur423-8827Year founded: 2000Employees: 25www.rebathofillinois.com

Full-service bathroom remodeler specializing in one- to two-day bathroommakeovers, tub to shower conversions, mobility and safety adaptations,walk-in bathtubs, flooring, cabinetry and countertops. Re-Bath is the one stopshop for all of your bathroom remodeling needs.

Soy Capital Bank455 N. Main St., Decatur(217) 428-7781Year founded: 1956Employees: 135www.soybank.com

As a full-service community bank, we offer our customers a choice of sixconvenient branches and nine ATM locations throughout the Decatur area.


CIRCLE (the Central Illinois Regional Chambers Legislative Effort) isgoing to Springfield on Thursday, May 9, and they want you to join them.

Various regional chambers, including the Greater Decatur Chamber ofCommerce, are working together to advocate for a common agenda withkey members of the Illinois General Assembly.

Based on a survey of its members, important issues across the regionthat will be discussed are:

• Public pension reform• Minimum wage increase• Timely payment of bills• Workers’ compensation reformAccording to a survey recently conducted of its members by the Decatur

Chamber of Commerce, over 88 percent of respondents oppose aminimum wage increase, citing such an increase would essentiallydestroy the local economy and force many local businesses to shut downentirely.

The cost to participate in the CIRCLE event is $35 per person andincludes breakfast, a luncheon, issue briefings and delegate materials.

For more information, call the Chamber at (217) 422-2200.

Let your voice be heard


Affordable Shred211 E. Charles St., Buffalo(217) 741-1577www.affordableshred.com

Always Green Recycling1061 W. Main St., Decatur(217) 454-3105www.alwaysgreenrecycling.com

Advance Disposal Services1363 Bear Road, Decatur(217) 429-0020www.advanceddisposal.com

Bob Brady Auto Mall4025 E. Boyd Road, Decatur(217)876-3800www.bobbrady.com

Community HealthImprovement Center2905 N. Main St., Decatur(217) 877-6116www.communityhealthimprovementcenter.com

CQI Associates, LLC2090 Solar Ave., Decatur(217) 855-8417www.cqiassociates.com

Decatur Athletic Club1010 Southside Dr., Decatur(217) 423-7020www.decaturathleticclub.com

Decatur Conference Centerand Hotel4191 W US Highway 36, Decatur(217) 422-8800www.hoteldecatur.com

Decatur Jewelry and Pawn985 W. Pershing Road, Decatur(217) 875-6625www.decaturjewelry.com

DVD Memories Preserved/Falcon Multimedia2005 W. Olive St., Decatur(217) 422-7874www.falconmm.net

GeoCashP.O. Box 2802, Decatur(217) 972-7005www.mygeocash.com

Glenda Williamson Realty1110 Arbor Drive, Suite D, Decatur(217) 875-8081www.glendawilliamson.com

Heartland of Decatur444 W. Harrison Ave., Decatur(217) 877-7333www.hcr-manorcare.com

Heritage Behavioral Health Center151 N. Main St. Decatur(217) 362-6262www.heritagenet.org

Hickory Point Bank & Trust225 N. Water St., Decatur(217) 875-3131www.hickorypointbank.com

Huff Lumber/Huff Home Specialties2201 Highway 51 South, Decatur(217) 423-7571www.huffhomespecialties.com

Imboden Creek Health Services180 W. Imboden Drive, Decatur(217) 422-7150www.imbodencreek.com

LRS Web Solutions2401 W. Monroe St., Springfield(217) 793-3800www.LRSWebSolutions.com

Macon Speedway650 N. Woodcock, Macon(217) 764-3000www.maconracing.com

Melanie SchellingState Farm Agency3350 N. Water St., Suite B, Decatur(217) 876-8800www.bestinsuranceindecatur.com

Midstate Overhead Door2101 E. Olive St., Decatur(217) 422-8030www.midstateohd.com

Midwest Records Storage, Inc.2600 Beverly Dr., Lincoln(217) 732-9000www.midwestrecordstorage.com

Mike Wilhoit Accounting Tax& ServicesOne Ashland Ave., Mount Zion(217) 864-9100www.wilhoitaccounting.com

My Shipping Place/Antonio's Gourmet Shop303 E. Pershing Road, Decatur(217) 875-6161www.myshippingplace.com

Physician’s Choice Wellness1045 N. State Highway 121,Mount Zion(217) 864-2085www.healthylifestyleweightloss.com

Prairie Fire Sprinkler2393 E. Federal Drive, Decatur(217) 877-3333www.prairiefiresprinklers.com

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ProMax Construction141 W. Main St., Decatur(217) 424-8900www.promaxconstruction.com

SCORE Chapter 2961184 W. Main St. Decatur(217) 424-6296www.decaturscore.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church1 Bachrach Court, Decatur(217) 423-6955www.spldecatur.org

Trevo2985 N. Primrose Lane, Decatur(217) 454-0927www.TrevoMarilyn.Trevobuilder.com

United Cerebral Palsy Land of Lincoln432 E. Prairie Ave., Suite 100, Decatur428-5033www.ucpll.org


Antonio’s Gourmet Shop/My Shipping Place303 E. Pershing Road, Decatur875-6161www.myshippingplace.com

BabyCakes Cake Bites309 E. 2nd St., Pana562-2767

Beauty & the Feast734 Antler Dr., Mount Zion864-4666

Benny’s Grill1770 E. Pershing Road, Decatur875-7706www.bennysgrillindecatur.com

Café Brio2880 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur875-2746

Debbie’s Diner1404 N. 22nd St., Decatur423-4130www.debbiesdinerdecatur.com

Main Hangar Restaurant910 S. Airport Road, Decatur421-7452www.mainhangarrestaurant.net

Main Place Bar & Grill101 S. Main St., Suite 100, Decatur422-4700www.mainplacebarandgrill.com

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders2805 N. Main St., Decatur876-7800www.mancinospizzaandgrinders.com

Marquis Beverage1234 W. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur429-JAVA (5242)www.marquisbeverage.com

McGorray’s Golf & Grille2927 N. Water St., Decatur330-6764www.mcgorrays.com

Nelson’s Catering3005 Great Northern Dr., Springfield(217) 787-9443www.nelsonscatering.com

Papa Murphy’s255 W. Mound Road, Decatur875-1700www.papamurphys.com

Refreshment Services Pepsi2112 N. Brush College Road, Decatur429-5414

Southside Grille799 S. 22nd St., Decatur706-5255www.southsidegrilledecatur.com

Texas Roadhouse1155 U.S. 51, Forsyth876-7380www.texasroadhouse.com

University Dogs1135 W. Wood. St., Suite 4, Decatur422-2288www.universitydogs.com

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Let the search beginBusiness Expo to feature scavenger hunt, chance to win great prizes

GeoCash is Central Illinois’ newest Scavenger Hunt game.The Chamber Business Expo is the place to go connect with professionals

that can assist you with products and services for your home andbusiness.

GeoCash and the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce are teaming upat this year’s Chamber Business Expo to host various Bingo ScavengerHunt GeoCash games and award great prizes.

The goal of the Bingo Scavenger Hunt is to collect signatures from any ofthe exhibitors at the Expo that meet clues on corresponding bingo cards. Toclaim squares, you must obtain the signature of the mentioned vendor. Allcards are subject to verification.

Once the participant collects all the signatures from the correspondingexhibitors, they can enter their GeoCash bingo card into a drawing to winfantastic prizes! There are three games to choose from:

Game 1 will be “4 Corners Bingo.” The first person to bring a 4 cornerbingo to the GeoCash booth will win a gift card.

Game 2 will be “Straight Bingo.” The first person to bring a regular bingoto the GeoCash booth will win a gift card!

Game 3 is “Blackout Bingo.” All attendees who complete their entirebingo card can enter their card in a treasure box in GeoCash’s booth for achance to win an iPad Mini!

Join the fun and exciting hunt May 1 at the Chamber Business Expo.


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In order to highlight the business-to-business benefit of the Chamber BusinessExpo, the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the event’sprimary sponsors to provide a series of morning seminars on Wednesday, May 1.

The seminars are an opportunity for Chamber Business Expo sponsors to shareinformation within their area of expertise that can benefit exhibitors and their invitedguests.

The Expo sponsors, topics, and times are:

“Does your bank work for your business?”By Busey Bank

Using your bank to help you maintain your profits. There are multiple offerings andservices that can help your business maintain and increase your profit margin. Make sureyou have the products and services of today that you need for your business, and the onesthat will help you grow tomorrow! This presentation is designed around tips for companies ofall sizes. Tips will cover a whole range of topics – from bricks and mortar to operations topersonnel benefits.

Presentation times: 8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.

“Media Profiling: Finding Your Marketing Match”By Neuhoff Media Decatur

How utilizing format and industry research can help pair a business with theiroptimum radio format match and maximize their ROI.

Presentation time: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

“Digital Media”By Neuhoff Media Decatur

Practical examples of adding new media into your media mix.Presentation time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

“Newspaper Marketing in a Digital Age”By Herald & Review

In an ever-growing world of limitless options to advertise your business, learnhow to make smart marketing decisions using a strong blend of Newspaper (themedium that shoppers still go to actually LOOKING for ads) and using websites,social media and more!


“The Changing World of News”By Herald & Review

There are countless ways that consumers gather their news and information intoday’s digital age. How can you know that the source you are using is credible?Herald & Review editors will offer invaluable insight as to how to measure thecredibility of your source and also give you tips on getting YOUR business, in thenews.


“Charter for Compassion”By St. Mary’s Hospital

In this competitive world, business often focuses on attaining the greatest profitwhile sacrificing employee morale in the process. But having compassion for one’semployees and community can increase moral and customer satisfaction. At theheart of the Chart for Compassion Initiative is one universal declaration of supportfor the Golden Rule — a call to treat others as we would like to be treated.

Presentation times: 8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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CI CORPORATE IMAGEStop by our booth and see the Environmentally Friendly Products this year.

• Writing Instruments• Screenprinted &Embroidered Apparel

• Crystal, Wooden& Leather Items

• Corporate Gifts• Stainless Steel &Marble Gifts

• Translucent Gifts• Golf Items• Insulated Items• Safety Items

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Susan Head217-433-0014

Tickets are available in advanceby calling the Greater Decatur

Chamber of Commerce at 422-2200.Quantities are limited.

www.decaturchamber.com

Enjoy featured favorites from thearea’s local restaurants and caterers.

May 1, 201311:30 am - 1:30 pmDecatur Civic Center

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Documents

voice of business

business journal

decatur market

comthe herald review

major decatur events

probusiness network

interactive website

employment website