October 18, 2016
Money pot rolls over to $275 at Business After Hours
Thank you to Adams Fiber for hosting our Business After Hours on Oct. 13! Business is booming for their new Quincy home, with the addition of Adams Experts and the continuing demand for fiberhoods. 

To see more photos from the event, click here. No one was on hand to collect the Chamber's CASH prize, so the pot rolls over to $275, and the Chamber will try to give that away at the next Business Hours on Nov. 10 at Rokusek!
Consider voting 'yes' to IL Safe Roads amendment
You probably received a blue flyer in the mail last week from IL Secretary of State Jesse White, explaining a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that will be on the November ballot. Like me, you probably didn't read it cover to cover. Here are the cliff notes:
 
The first question on the November ballot, even before the candidates for President, will ask whether the state should change its constitution to mandate that transportation taxes and fees be spent  on transportation alone.  
 
Many in Illinois think the taxes and fees they pay to own and operate a vehicle already are spent exclusively on transportation, but, according to the Transportation for Illinois Coalition, over the past 13 years $6.8 billion in transportation dollars have not been spent as they were intended, resulting in bad pavement, aging transit system structures and old, deteriorating bridges.
 
A national transportation research group estimates Illinois drivers pay $547 per year in increased operating and repair costs due to poor pavement conditions.  Over 4,200 Illinois bridges are in poor condition. 
 
Your Chamber Board of Directors voted to support this amendment at its September meeting, stating that transportation infrastructure in Illinois is the single biggest factor in our state's business and economic health.  Letting that go untended will have consequences for decades to come.
 
The Safe Roads Amendment is an important safeguard that promotes the safety of Illinois motorists and our local economy.  We urge you to consider the amendment carefully and vote "yes."

Meet JT Creative Solutions
Employers are most concerned with one's education and experience while looking over résumés. But a well-designed résumé will catch an employer's attention.

"It's important to communicate clearly what you're presenting. If someone finds a résumé visually impactful, they're more likely to go with that person," said Jenny Terstriep, owner of JT Creative Solutions. Continue reading.
Meet our new members
J.M. Huber
Kristi Taylor 
3150 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL 62301
 
Founded in 1883 by Joseph Maria Huber, JM Huber has transformed ideas into products that meet the challenges of an ever-evolving world. A family-owned company, Huber's profitable growth has spanned three centuries and six generations. They remain one of the most successful privately held companies headquartered in the United States, guided by enduring principles centered on Environmental, Health & Safety Sustainability, Ethical Behavior, Respect for People and Excellence.

Mara Clingingsmith
301 Oak St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 209-3972

Quincy BBB is a branch office of St. Louis BBB and will serve consumers and businesses in 16 counties in Missouri and Illinois. BBB offers free Business Reviews, Charity Reviews, dispute resolution, alerts and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust.
Have a great week!

Amy, Alta, Latonya, Anna, and Sage

Meet our Ambassador


U pcoming Events
Oct. 19: Brown Bag Luncheon, 'Tips & Tricks of Publisher,' Oakley Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza, noon - 1 p.m. Register here for this free event. 
 
Oct. 20: Men In Business, Tangerine Bowl, 3530 Maine St., 7 p.m. The group will watch the Bears vs. Packers game. To sign up,

Oct. 25: Ribbon Cutting, Derek Zahm - State Farm Insurance (new location), 2600 Broadway Ste. 2, 8:30 a.m.
Member Benefit: FREE Business Card Ads

As a member,  you receive one FREE business card-sized ad in our Wednesday's Wisdom e-newsletter each year. 

Wednesday's Wisdom is sent to 1,450+ business people each week. This is a great opportunity to get the word out about your business, your event, your sale--whatever you want to promote! 

A business card ad can be a scan of an actual card. However, it is more effective if it's an actual advertisement. You can design one and send it to us, or we can create one for you at no extra charge. Business card ads run on the right-hand side of each Wednesday's Wisdom. The free ads don't come with links, but it's only $25 if you'd like to run business card ad with a link. 

Schedule your free business card for 2017 now (and purchase additional ads if you'd like). To book your FREE business card ad, e-mail Alta King.
Verify your information
Last week, we sent out an e-mail to all the main contacts for each member, asking for verification of the information we have on file. The words at the bottom of the e-mail are the categories we have each member listed under. 

Many of you have reached out to us to either confirm or make changes. Thank you! If you haven't contacted us, especially if changes need to be made, please do so as soon as possible. We're putting together the 2017 Community Profile and Membership Directory, and once it's printed, we can't make any changes. You're welcome to reply back to that e-mail or call us at (217) 222-7980.