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October 2018

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 6, 7 & 13, 14Spoon River DriveJones Park - Downtown Canton8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sundays

October 9Taking Care of Business BreakfastGraham Hospital Lobby Conference Room7:30 am - 9:00 am

October 23Chamber Health Benefits Lunch & LearnAmeican Grille12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

October 26Howl-o-ween Pet Parade - New This YearJones Park - Downtown Canton4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

October 26Munchkin MaqueradeJones Park - Downtown Canton5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

October 31Chamber Coffee Crawford’s Home Furnishings8:00 am - 9:00 am

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Check out the full Calendar of Eventswww.cantonillinois.org

for more details and other events!

The monthly business publication for the Canton Area

Welcome New Members:

Traci Miller with Gorsuch Realty & Auction

September we celebrated Chamber of Commerce Week with membership discounts, and an open house with State Representative Mike Unes speaking on our behalf. At the end of September the focus in our office has been on Taste of Canton highlighting many area food establishments, businesses, and showcasing our community offerings. We hope you join us!

Being a member of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has allowed us the opportunity to offer health benefits to local businesses with 2 or more employees. As a member of the chamber you have access to multiple employee benefits options for your business including group health insurance and group dental, vision, life, disability and legal plans available through MetLife along with group health plan management for larger employers. A lunch & learn will be offered Tuesday, October 23rd at American Grille for more details.

This fall we will be joined by the Illinois Municipal League for a Taking Care of Business Breakfast and a Women in Business event is also being planned for November. Then we move our attention to holiday promotions and Small Business Saturday encouraging shopping local. Plans for continuous professional development opportunities are in the works such as OSHA training and our 3rd annual Business Institute that will offer multiple sessions on various business topics. The Chamber and SRPED are working hard to offer an enticing incentive package for entrepreneurs to start and grow a business that offers many local resources and assistance. Another major priority for the Chamber is our future generation and preparing them for the workforce while opening up opportunity in the area for them to start a career. We do this through our Youth Leadership Academy program, Career Days, and setting up job shadowing. If any of these topics are of interest to you and something you want to become involved with please let us know!

Your Chamber Has Been Busy!

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Special Events EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident - Zack Krulac, MidAmerica National Bank

Vice President - Aaron Thum, Crawford’s Home FurnishingsTreasurer - Jodi Wilcoxen, MidAmerica National Bank

Secretary - Dr. Tyson Klinedinst, Klinedinst Chiropractic

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSJon Johnson, Canton Park District

Mayor Kent McDowell, City of CantonSuperintendent Rolf Sivertsen, CUSD #66

President Curt Oldfield, Spoon River College

STAFFExecutive Director - Amanda Atchley

Assistant Director -Carla Bobell

209 East Chestnut Street, Suite 2 Canton, IL 61520

(309) [email protected]@cantonillinois.org

Business & Community DevelopmentJodi Wilcoxen, MidAmerica National Bank

Member & Public RelationsBecky McLeod, Graham Health System

Government Affairs Nick Tinsman, Barnhart, Tinsman, & Lane, Ltd.

Ben Brewer, Unity PointJana Emmons, Ipava State Bank

Lisa Gardner, Jim Maloof RealtyRob Goebel, St. Peter’s Church

Larrilyn Hall, The Look Hair SalonChad Holloway, OSF Healthcare

Ann Lockhart, United Way for Spoon River CountryWendy Martin, Fulton Democrat

Lance Moring, Canton Park District

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209 East Chestnut Street ~ Canton, IL 61520 ~ (309) 647-2677

October 2018-

NEW MEMBER BIO’SKeefer Financial, Inc.

Keefer Financial offers all-encompassing financial services for our clients. As a respected financial advisory firm in Canton, our reputation thrives on our customer satisfaction. When our clients are truly confident in their financial sta-bility, we have done our job. From growing your wealth to planning for your family’s future, Keefer Financial is Canton’s experienced financialmanagement firm.

Whether you are experienced in the world of financial matters or are just starting to manage your portfolio, Keefer Financial can help you pursue your goals and surpass them in time.

Sarah is a Licensed Financial Advisor holding a Series 7, Series, 66, and Life and Health Insurance license since 2010. With previous employment as a financial advisor at a national broker/dealer. She brings experience, financial knowledge and solid investment strategies to Central Illinois. Raised in Farmington, Sarah graduated from Farmington High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Sarah currently resides in Farmington with her husband Rick and daughter Alayna. She believes in being active in her community and has served as Ambassador for Chamber of Commerce, President of Business Networking International, President of Farm-ington Parent Teacher Organization, member of Rotary Club, Farmington Township Park Board member, Farmington Summer Festival Committee. She currently serves as a member of the Community Economic Development Commis-sion and on the Investment Committee for the Farmington Academic Foundation.

Traci Miller Gorsuch Realty & Auction

My name is Traci Miller I’m excited to be a new member of the Canton area Chamber of Commerce, my husband Jeff and I live outside of Lewistown. Jeff and I have a family farm and raise cattle, and grain. We are the parents of 3 children Cassi (Kyle) McCarthy, Carli Jae and Trey. We also have two amazing grandchildren Averi Jae and Harrison.

I’ve been working in real estate since 2011, when my youngest child started kindergarten. That’s when I decided I wanted to find a career that would be both fun and rewarding. I currently work full-time as a broker for Gorsuch Realty and Auction here in Canton. I love being in the real estate business, it gives me the flexibility to help my husband on the farm and spend time with my children. Whether you are buying or selling, I am able to help you with all of your real estate needs.

You can contact me on my cell @ 309-338-5191 through voice or text. I look forward to meeting you and providing you knowledgeable quality service.


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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAMThe Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer our members benefits that can make a difference for

your business. Go to our website for more information at cantonillinois.org. Click on Chamber of Commerce then click on Member Benefits Program and follow the link.

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BUSINESS SERVICESInsurance Services

American Family Insurance Kieswetter Insurance Agency, LLP State Farm Insurance Tyson Smith - Agent Dan Kieswetter - Agent Dee Clark - Agent205 E. Locust in Canton 115 E. Fort Street in Farmington 2010 North Main in Canton309-647-5466 309-245-2541 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Country Financial Sanders-Hasty Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm InsuranceRay Riekena - Agent Jayme Watson - Agent Chuck Taylor -Agent40 East Ash Street in Canton 50 West Pine Street in Canton 269 West Locust in Canton309-647-6180 309-647-4345 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dempster Insurance Agency Shelter Insurance State Farm InsuranceCasey & Laurie Martin - Agents Todd Fletcher - Agent Brian Yontz - Agent74 East Pine Street in Canton 89 East Elm in Canton 2001 N Main in Lewistown309-647-4284 309-647-8589 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Town & Country Insurance Agency, Ltd. Bill Bequeaith - Agent 301 N. Main Street in Canton 309-647-8696

Major Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Dee Clark - Agent

Shockency Fire Equipment

THANK YOU TO ALL THE 2018TASTE OF CANTON SPONSORS

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209 E. Chestnut, Suite 2Canton, Illinois 61520Phone: 309.647.2677

Fax: 309.647.2712

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Drive Economic Developmentwww.entrepreneur.com

1. Investing in products and services people need.Entrepreneurs create new businesses in response to unmet needs and demands in the market. That is, there is an opportunity to provide a product or service that is not currently in existence, or otherwise available. Economists refer to these business-starters as “opportunity” entrepreneurs in order to distinguish these individuals from those who start businesses for lack of better work opportunities.

2. Providing employment opportunities.New businesses need to hire employees. They create jobs and these economic opportunities uplift and support communities through increasing the quality of life and overall standard of living.

3. Commerce and regional economic integration.Technology has made it possible for small, entrepreneur-led businesses to expand into regional and global markets. When new businesses export goods and services to nearby regions, these enterprises contribute directly to a region’s productivity and earnings. This increase in revenue strengthens an economy and promotes the overall welfare of a population.

4. New technologies promote efficiency.The ability to turn ideas into new products and services that people need is the fount of prosperity for any developed country. Economic growth, generally speaking, is driven by new technologies and their creative applications. Periods of rapid innovation historically have been accompanied by periods of strong economic growth. The impetus of innovation is the greatest natural resource of all: the human mind.

5. Addressing environmental challenges.Innovation is (and will continue to be) crucial when it comes to addressing the enormous environmental challenges we face today: combating climate change, lowering global greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving biodiversity in the environment. Without power for extended periods of time, commerce comes to a halt. Without water, we cannot live. Reliable access to these innovations (such as irrigation technology, electricity, and urban infrastructure) increases productivity and enhances economic development.

6. Innovation impacts socio-economic objectives.Innovative business practices create efficiency and conserve resources. Innovation in agriculture is especially relevant for addressing socioeconomic challenges (in addition to encouraging economic growth). Hopefully, new ideas and innovations in the future will address these problems, resulting in further reforms.

7. Innovation happens where there is competition.In essence, there is a positive feedback loop among innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. New and growing businesses represent the principal sources of job creation and innovative activity in an economy, two factors that generally result in the rising standards of living for all.



Canton Union School DistrictEVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT – WHAT IS IT AND HOW WILL AFFECT PUBLIC EDUCATION?

ByRolf Sivertsen

Superintendent – Canton Schools

On December 10, 2015 congress codified the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This new legislation replaced the No Child Left behind Act (NCLB) that was instituted with support by the late Ted Kennedy and Bush admin-istration in 2002. Unlike ESSA, NCLB was poorly devised and ultimately failed to improve the quality of public education. In contrast, ESSA is better methodized and concentrates more on accountability and quality rather than punitive measures.

ACCOUNTABILITY Under ESSA states are required to submit accountability plans to the US Department of Education. The plans must be approved by the federal government to ensure accountability systems are in place for public schools. The plans are required to include performance benchmarks for students represented in minority, economically disad-vantaged, disability, and limited English groups. States are also required to incorporate at least four indicators into their accountability systems. The accountability system includes three academic indicators: proficiency on state tests, English-language proficiency, plus some other academic factor that can be broken out by subgroup, which could be growth on state tests. In addition states are also required to add at least one additional indicator. Possible indicators include: student engagement, educator engagement, access to and completion of advanced coursework, postsecondary readiness, school climate/safety, or whatever else the state thinks makes sense. Equally important states are also required to calculate participation rates on state tests.

CANTON SCHOOLS RESPONSEIn response to ESSA the Canton School District is adopting a school quality and continuous improvement model called Plan, Do, Study, and Act (PDSA). The PDSA model guarantees a continuous improvement cycle is pres-ent in each school building and employs quality standards and data sets. Most importantly, the final product of the PDSA continuous improvement cycle employs a set of goals that contain specific dates, times, and statistical data in which student performance objectives are reached. The successful deployment of the PDSA model will require extensive training for all staff. The district is currently in the planning phase at this time and expects to begin staff training after January 1. After the training is complete the district will report on this project more extensively.

WHAT WILL BE THE FINAL EFFECT?At the end of the day the ESSA legislation is going to improve education for all schools districts. For example, ESSA requires specific student performance bench marks, provides funding for improvement, and requires school districts to demonstrate that an improvement model is in place in every district. I personally am excited about the ESSA legislation and can’t wait to get started!

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Chamber Committee ReportsBusiness & Community Development

Chairman: Jodi Wilcoxen, MidAmerica National Bank

Currently the committee is collaborating with Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development and WIU to offer the SBDC Advantage Program which will allow new and expanding businesses to utilize professionals and

other business mentors in the region who can assist with information and guidance needed to start and grow a successful business in western Illinois. Gearing up for Holiday Promotions and Small Business Saturday set for

Saturday, November 24th. Save the Date - Community Work Day is set for Saturday, April 27th.

Government AffairsChairman: Nick Tinsman, Barnhart, Tinsman & Lane, Ltd.

Meet the Candidates night coming up Thursday, October 25th. Hear candidate’s ideas and platforms and talk with them following the event. Bios provided by the candidates

will be available on the Chambers website. Get educated and get out to VOTE!

Member & Public Relations Chairman: Becky McLeod, Graham Health System

Taking Care of Business Breakfast October 9thGraham Hospital Lobby Conference Room

7:30-9:00 am $7 per person includes breakfast We invite you to attend to hear guest speaker Brad Cole, Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League

as he discusses municipal issues and the future of rural Illinois. He will also cover pension reform along with other legislative updates.

Young Professionals Chairman: Lance Morning, Canton Park District

Our Young Professional Committee met with their Youth Leadership Academy students in September on workshops covering Career Exploration for the 1st year students and resume writing for the 2nd year students. The 1st year students found what careers would best suit them and what salaries start at with

various jobs. 2nd year students worked alongside their mentors to create a resume they can utilize moving forward. Our 3rd year senior students had their first job shadowing experience at Graham Hospital,

Stinauer Family Dentistry, Spoon River College IT Dept., Watson Center for Wellness, CUSD, Cook Medical, Barnhart Tinsman, & Lane, and SNB Technologies.



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