American Red Cross - August 26th, 2010 Photo Gallery
The marquee at the American Red Cross welcomed nearly 90 early morning risers on Aug. 26 for the August Business Before Hours. Our thanks goes to Pam Shaffer and her staff and board for tours, explanations of the numerous services provided by the Red Cross and for the great breakfast and prizes.
Kathie Palmer from North Adams Home and Breanna Hill from the Alzheimer’s Association won first aid kits, Keith Shaffer from Stoney Creek Inn won a certificate for a first aid training class and Judy Dewey from F&M Bank and Trust Company won an umbrella, all compliments of the Red Cross.
No representatives from the Adams County Health Department, Dr. Richard Gregory’s dentist office or Landmarx Screen Printed & Embroidered Product were in attendance, so we had no winner for the $200 cash prize offered by the Chamber. The pot rolls over and we will attempt to give away $225 at the September Business After Hours.
Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center - July 22nd, 2010 Photo Gallery
The Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center impressed Business Before Hours guests with a delicious full breakfast catered by the Meals Plus program. Attendees also toured the building and learned about the services provided by the many agencies housed in the building.
The Chamber attempted to give away $175 in cash, but representatives from Cass Advertising, the Illinois Veterans Home, and Illinois Mentor missed their opportunity. The money will roll over so next month $200 will be up for grabs during Business Before Hours at the American Red Cross on August 26. See you there!
Adecco - June 24th, 2010 Photo Gallery
Attendees at last week's Business Before Hours got tours of Adecco's new office space at 1891 Maine St. and enjoyed delicious breakfast treats. In addition, the Adecco staff explained how businesses can benefit from their hiring and placement services, complete with a demonstration of one of their exclusive testing procedures.
Joanne Dedert from Bickford of Quincy and Dan Meade from the Illinois Department of Employment Security won Adecco gift baskets. The Chamber attempted to give away $150 in cash, but representatives from Transitions of Western Illinois, TJ's Supper Club, and Aramark Uniform Services missed their opportunity to win. Our thanks to Cheryl Liggett and the entire Adecco staff for their wonderful hospitality. Photos are available on the Chamber website. The next Business Before Hours will be held July 22 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. See you there!
Chaddock - May 27th, 2010 Photo Gallery
Chaddock unveiled its newest cottage, the Gene Simon Family Cottage, at the May Business Before Hours. A large crowd of Chamber members enjoyed a delicious breakfast and learned about the services provided by Chaddock. Many toured the new facility, which will house 10 Chaddock students and is the community's first LEAD-certified (really energy efficient) building. Thank you to Debbie Reed and the entire Chaddock staff!
Mary Beth Swigart from AdForce Advertising Agency and Debby Stark from Associated Bank both won therapeutic chocolate and floral arrangements from Chaddock. The Chamber attempted to give away $125, but representatives from Tom Yates Photography, Farlow Realty, and United Systems missed the opportunity. Don't miss the June Business Before Hours - hosted by Adecco on June 24 - for your chance to win $150 from the Chamber.
John Wood Community College - April 22nd, 2010 Photo Gallery
John Wood Community College celebrated Community College Month by hosting a Business Before Hours event in the Paul Heath Community Education & Fine Arts Center. Attendees enjoyed a delicious breakfast including a yogurt bar, homemade stuffed french toast, and Caribou coffee.
Damaris Ciara from Quincy Hospitality House, John Johannes from First Bank, and Betty Gebhardt from the American Business Women's Association won JWCC door prizes. The Chamber attempted to give away $100 in cash, but representatives from Farmers Bank of Liberty, Hy-Vee, and Midwest Communications were not present to claim the prize. Thank you to the John Wood Community College president Tom Klincar and the entire JWCC staff for hosting a wonderful event!
Kohl Cash & Carry Showroom - March 25th, 2010 Photo Gallery
Attendees helped Kohl Cash & Carry Showroom celebrate their 10th Anniversary during March Business Before Hours. Our thanks to the entire staff at Kohl Cash & Carry for their wonderful hospitality. In addition to breakfast, attendees each received a t-shirt and special discount coupon. For the third month in a row, the Chamber's cash prize went unclaimed. Join us April 22 at John Wood Community College for your opportunity to win $100 in cash!
Winters Insurance Group - February 25th, 2010 Photo Gallery
Attendees of the Feb. Business Before Hours had the opportunity to view a piece of Quincy Chamber history while touring the Winters Insurance Group building, which was home to the Chamber of Commerce office many years ago. Thank you to the entire staff at Winters Insurance for providing delicious breakfast sandwiches and warm hospitality on a cold February morning.
Judy Dewey from F & M Bank and Trust Co., Joyce Waterkotte from U.S. Cellular, Mary Beth Swigart from AdForce Advertising Agency, and Richard Heinie from Heinie Specialty Products were the lucky winners of door prizes from Winters Insurance. Employees of RSC Equipment Rental, Esselman Counseling Services, and Senator John Sullivan were not as lucky, missing the opportunity to take home $50 in cash from the Chamber. The next Business Before Hours will be hosted by Kohl Cash & Carry Showroom on March 25. See you there!
Quincy University - January 28th, 2010 Photo Gallery
Business Before Hours attendees took a break from networking to tour the St. Francis Solano Chapel, the San Damiano Chapel, and the new Day Chapel on the campus of Quincy University. Thank you to the faculty and staff of Quincy University for their wonderful hospitality. Visit the photo gallery to see pictures.
Nancy Waters from Bickford of Quincy won a $200 advertising package courtesy of The Oldies Superstation. Brian Earnest from Mercantile Bank and Sara Bruns from Winters Insurance won Quincy University gift baskets. The Chamber attempted to give away $25 in cash, but representatives from Musholt Insurance, Hollister -Whitney, and Computer Works missed the drawing. Don't miss your opportunity to win $50 in cash at the next Business Before Hours, Feb. 25 at Winters Insurance.
Quincy Convention & Visitors Bureau - December 3rd, 2009 Photo Gallery
As the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrated 25 years by hosting the December Business Before Hours, Kathy Mutchler and Kathy O'Hara of Bee-Line Express celebrated their win of $100 in cash from the Chamber.
Thank you to Holly Cain and the staff and board of directors of the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting the 'Before Hours 80's Party' at the Villa Kathrine. If you missed the event, you missed a wonderful breakfast, great networking opportunities, and the chance to take home a new Quincy t-shirt.
Hannibal-LaGrange College - November 19th, 2009 Photo Gallery
November Business Before Hours attendees were rewarded for their early morning trip to Hannibal-LaGrange College with excellent food and networking in a beautiful setting - the Roland Fine Arts Center, which is home to the 580-seat Parker Theatre, the Hagerman Art Gallery and more. The event was a cooperative effort of both the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Century 21 Broughton Team won a $200 advertising package from The Oldies Superstation. Dennis Johansen from Lifetime Coatings won a bag of Hannibal-LaGrange College goodies. This month, the Chamber attempted to give away $75 in cash, but representatives from Manpower, Columbus Road Baptist Church, and Midwest Orthopedic Specialists were not present to claim the prize. The Chamber will give away $100 in CASH at the December Business Before Hours at the Quincy Convention & Visitors Bureau on December 3. See you there!
Quincy Public Schools Foundation - October 22nd, 2009 Photo Gallery
Tours of the Quincy Public Schools Administration Building, great food and networking were enjoyed by attendees of the October Business Before Hours hosted by the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Our thanks to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Director Julie Ross for their wonderful hospitality.
Greg Lueckenhoff from Adam Florist won a $200 advertising package from The Oldies Superstation and Mecki Kosin from The Travel House of Quincy won a gift certificate donated by Bee-Line Express. Dorothy Yackley from the Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Conrad Dvorak from Aflac, Kathy Wolters from With You In Mind, and Olive Johansen from Lifetime Coatings all won door prizes from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Representatives from Sleep Tight, Crescent Parts & Equipment and Spring Street Automotive missed the opportunity to take home $50 in cash. We will attempt to give away $75 in cash at the Nov. Business Before Hours, hosted by Hannibal-LaGrange College on Nov. 19. See you there!
Sunset Home and Villas - September 24th, 2009 Photo Gallery
Chris Hopson, administrator of Sunset Home and Villas, gave tours of the facility during the September Business Before Hours. We saw the Alzheimer's area, semi-private and private rooms, multiple dining and gathering areas and more. Many residents enjoy a great view of the Mississippi River from windows in their rooms, a coffee shop/ice cream parlor and a large cage with all kinds of live birds. Thanks to Chris and her staff for a great breakfast, too!
Prizes were won by Lowell Yates of Gray Hunter Stenn accountants, Dave Willing of Priority One Printing and Mailing, Clairice Hetzler from Children's Action Network, Suzanne Maas from Maas Home and Garage Company, Marilyn Heinie of Heinie Specialty Products, Conrad Dvorak from AFLAC and more. Chuck Mahon from Winters Insurance won four tickets to the Quincy Community Theatre, donated by Bee-Line Express.
Nobody won the Chamber's $25 cash prize, so that rolls over to October. We will attempt to give away $50 at the next Business Before Hours on Oct. 22 at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. We hope to see you there!
Illinois Department of Employment Security - August 27th, 2009 Photo Gallery
Attendees at the August Business Before Hours learned about a partnership between the State of Illinois and Microsoft that offers online courses to individuals in need of basic computer skills. If you missed the presentation, go to www.illinoisworknet.com and click on the "Elevate America" link. Thank you to Cheryl Grussenmeyer, Blanche Shoup and staff at the Illinois Department of Employment Security for educating us about this FREE program.
It was not all work, however, at the event. Kathy Mutchler and Kathy O’Hara from Bee-Line Express picked up a sweet in $200 CASH and Kathy Wolters from With You in Mind Image Management Services picked up $200 in advertising from the Oldies Superstation.
Our next Business Before Hours will be Sept. 24 at Sunset Home, Villas and Apartments. We hope to see you there.
Simmetry Communications - July 23rd, 2009 Photo Gallery
Simmetry Communications provided a bright and cheerful setting for the July Business Before Hours. More than 50 attendees enjoyed networking and learning about the latest cell phone technology. Thank you to Craig Freeman and the entire Simmetry Communications staff for their hospitality!
Bill Martin from The Printer Doctor and Green Tek, Clairice Hetzler from the Advocacy Network for Children, Mecki Kosin from the Travel House of Quincy, and Jill Arnold Blickhan from the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area all won Bluetooth headsets from Simmetry Communications. Scott Earnest from Heaven's Best was the winner of $200 in advertising donated by The Oldies Superstation. The Chamber attempted to give away $175 in cash, but representatives from CareLink, Inc., Sycamore Healthcare Center, and Quincy Compressor were not present to claim the cash. $200 will be up for grabs at the August Business Before Hours, which will be held August 27th at the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Shoe Carnival - June 25th, 2009 Photo Gallery
There were LOTS of happy feet at the June Business Before Hours at Shoe Carnival on June 25. Attendees bought 51 pair of shoes in 90 minutes, taking advantage of the 30% discount offered by our hosts. Our thanks to Regional Manager Tim Spotila, General Manager Robin Jenkins and staff for a great start to our morning.
Nancy Waters from Bickford Cottages answered a trivia question correctly to win a $25 Shoe Carnival gift certificate and Tracy Kiefer from the American Business Women's Association won a $200 advertising package from the Oldies Superstation 106.7.
No representatives from Sharkey Transportation, Hansen Spear Funeral Directors or the Investment Center of Quincy was on hand to win the Chamber's $150 cash prize, so the money rolls over (again!) and someone will have the chance to win $175 at the July Business Before Hours event at Simmetry Communications. We hope to see you there!
Snap Fitness - May 28th, 2009 Photo Gallery
Exercisers at Snap Fitness had an audience during their morning workout on May 28th. Our thanks to Manager Ali Power and staff, who hosted a wonderful Business Before Hours. Snap Fitness is open 24-hours a day and already has more than 600 members.
The Chamber's $125 cash prize was unclaimed, as representatives from Country Inn & Suites, Hardee's East, and Getz Fire Equipment Co. were not present. $150 in cash will be up for grabs at the next Business Before Hours, held June 25th at Shoe Carnival.
George Keller & Sons Co. - April 23rd, 2009 Photo Gallery
From flowers to bulk seed and farm toys to patio furniture, George Keller & Sons Co. showcased their wide variety of merchandise to attendees at the April Business Before Hours. Thank you to Lil Keller, Randy Zaerr, Ray Swann, and the entire Keller's staff for their hospitality.
Winners of George Keller & Sons gift certificates included: Gilberta Dorsey of Abundant Life Investors; Becky Albert of F&M Bank and Trust; Bill Martin of GreenTek; Joyce Waterkotte of U.S. Cellular; Alisa Elkins of WGEM; and Kathy O'Hara of Bee-Line Express. In addition, Tracy Kiefer of the American Business Women's Association won the $200 advertising package offered by The Oldies Superstation. The Chamber attempted to give away $100 but representatives from Pop's Pizza, The United Way, and Illinois Mentor missed the opportunity. The Chamber will attempt to give away $125 in cash at the May Business Before Hours.
County Market - March 26th, 2009 Photo Gallery
Gourmet cinnamon rolls, smoothies, Caribou Coffee, a friendly game of Food Fued, and beautiful pink and yellow roses were just a few highlights of the March Business Before Hours hosted by County Market at 48th & Broadway. Thank you to Rich Niemann, Gerry Kettler, and staff for generously hosting an outstanding event!
Judy Dewey of F & M Bank and Trust won a $200 advertising package courtesy of The Oldies Superstation. Representatives from The Place, Manpower, and Bockenfeld & Associates missed out on the opportunity to win $75 in cash from the Chamber. We will attempt to give away $100 at next event. Join us for the April Business Before Hours for your chance to win!
State Street Bank - February 26th, 2009 Photo Gallery
The lobby of State Street Bank's 8th and State location was a perfect setting for Business Before Hours. Our thanks go to President Mike Mahair and Business Development Officer Bobbe White and the rest of the State Street Bank staff for hosting a terrific event! Attendees enjoyed several delicious breakfast selections and time for networking and each received a $2 bill. Connie Benson of Hannibal La Grange College won a State Street Bank gift basket and Penny Lock of Sam's Club was the lucky winner of a $200 advertising package from The Oldies Station. $50 was up for grabs from the Chamber, but representatives from Shaw Clinic, Good Samaritan Home, and Rees Construction were not in attendance and missed out on the prize money. We will attempt to give away $75 at the next Business Before Hours, which will be held March 26, 2009 at the County Market Traditions store at 48th and Broadway.
Great Debate Books - January 22nd, 2009 Photo Gallery
Thank you to Char and Randy Stocker and staff for a wonderful Business Before Hours event Jan. 22 at Great Debate Books. Participants enjoyed bagels, muffins and flavored coffees, offered by Coffee on Broadway. They learned about the new, locally owned and operated family bookstore, browsed the shelves of new and pre-read books, and heard about an upcoming book signing, featuring the new book of a local author.
Great Debate Books gave away a dozen items (see winners above) and Henry Pratt Tours won The Oldies Station’s $200 advertising package. What a great way to start off the year! Advertising packages will be awarded each Business Before Hours event this year.
No one won the Chamber’s $25 cash prize, so that rolls over and we will try to give away $50 next month at our February Business Before Hours. We hope to see you there!
Bickford Cottage - December 18th, 2008 Photo Gallery
A warm, home-like atmosphere greeted businesspersons who attended the December Business Before Hours at Bickford Cottage. Residents shared their breakfast with us and allowed us to take tours of their home. Our thanks to Nancy Waters, Sandy Edgar and staff for a warm start to our cold morning. Bickford Cottage baskets were won by Bill Stalder of Adams Electric Cooperative, Barb Holthaus of John Wood Community College and Carlos Fernandez of WGEM. Dave Oakley of Stifel Nicolaus won the Chamber's $25 prize. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Sams Club - November 20th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Chamber members were able to check out the Christmas decorations and gift accessories, sample some of the great breakfast foods that Sam serves, buy memberships and play Price is Right at the Sam's Club Business Before Hours on November 20. Four contestant names were drawn from the drawing jar and had a chance to bid on items ranging from a television to luggage to a paper shredder. There were eight rounds of Price is Right played. The person who got closest without going over the total won a prize wrapped in Christmas paper under the nearby Christmas tree.
Many thanks go out Andy Blaesing, manager, and to Penny Lock, membership/marketing manager, for the many employees helping out with the event. All Chamber members were given a gift bag of various Sam items as they left the store.
In addition, the Chamber had a winner for our cash drawing. ETC Computerland took home $275 from the Chamber in our monthly drawing. There had not been a winner all year prior to ETC Computerland winning. Members may still attend our Dec. 11 BUsiness After Hours at Quincy Art Center and our Dec. 18 Business Before Hours at Bickford Cottage for the last chances this year to win.
Harrison Monuments - October 23rd, 2008 Photo Gallery
Fall colors and tastes were bountiful at the Oct. 23 Business Before Hours at Harrison Monuments. Danyelle Harrison and her parents greeted visitors with the "Monument Trivia Challenge" that asked questions such as what two countries provide the majority of imported granites. The answer is China and India. Members also had a chance to identify various stone materials and guess the prices of monuments. Small pumpkins with $5 bills wrapped around the stem were won by Jody Uppinghouse of the Holiday Inn of Quincy, Norma Predmore of Predmore Shuttle Service, Suzanne Maas of Maas Homes and Garage Co., and Judy Dewey of F & M Bank and Trust Company. Brian Hendrian of the Bank of Springfield won a $25 gift certificate from the Great River Restaurant Association. Kathy Mutchler of Bee Line Express won a Designer's Edge Certificate. Food was provided by Delightfully Tasteful Catering. The three Chamber members drawn were Pat Bybee, Royal Printing, and Jon's Doves in Flight. However, none were present so the next pot for Business Before Hours will roll to $275 at Sam's Club on Nov. 20. We hope to see you there.
Quincy Family YMCA - September 25th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Chamber members who visited the QUINCY FAMILY YMCA for the September Business Before Hours had the opportunity to take tours, check out the new just completed service desk and try out a variety of juices in their new YMCA water bottle they received as a gift for attending.
Congratulations to Teresa Harness from the Dress Barn for winning the YMCA membership for a year and to Cassie Mosely, First Federal Bank, for winning the duffle bag. No representatives were present from Industrial Support Services,Inc., Maid for a Day+, or West Central Child Care Connection to claim the $225 cash prize from the Chamber, so the amount now rolls over to $275 at the next event. Join us October 23 at Harrison Monuments for the next BUsiness Before Hours and see if you can be the lucky winner!
Holiday Inn Quincy - August 28th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Our thanks to Jody Uppinghouse and staff for hosting our Aug. 28 Business Before Hours. Over 50 persons enjoyed tours and treats at the site. Congratulations to Jan Hummel, John Letts and Bill Stalder for winning $25 gift cards to Tony's Too Restaurant and to Marty Stegeman for winning the grand prize of a night's stay and a $50 gift card at Tony's Too. No one was present to claim the Chamber cash prize so we will try to give away $225 at the next Business Before Hours event on Sept. 25 at the Quincy Family YMCA. We hope to see you there.
Mercantile Bank - July 24th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Julie Bowen, Assistant Vice President of Marketing for Mercantile Bank, second from left, poses with prize winners Alissa Murphy, Nancy Waters and Amy Earnest at the Business Before Hours on July 24. Mercantile Bank employees gave tours of their new facility at 200 N. 33rd Street as part of the morning networking event, which was attended by approximately 75 people. Our thanks to Julie, Mercantile Bank President & CEO Blaine Strock and their staff for a great start to our morning.
Burger King - June 26th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Chamber members learned about the new macaroni and cheese and apple fries kid's meal coming out and learned about the new design of the interior of Burger King restaurants at the Business Before Hours June 26. Members also had an opportunity to taste the breakfast line including the new bacon wraps. Al Eilers opened his second Burger King location at 635 Broadway in 2008 at the previous Sonic location.
Congratulations to Eric Thomas from ETC Computerland, who won four passes to Six Flags. Winners of the $10 gift cards were Kathy Wolters of With You in Mind; Richard Heinie of Heinie Specialty Products, Nancy Waters of Quincy Health Care Management, and Tracy McGee of Mercantile Bank. No representatives were present from Henry Pratt Tours, Architechnics, Inc. and Amcon Distributing Company to claim the $150 cash prize from the Chamber.
We hope to see you at the next Business Before Hours on July 10 at the Quincy Hospitality House, 1129 Oak, where members will have an opportunity to win a $175 cash prize.
WQUB 90.3 FM - May 22nd, 2008 Photo Gallery
Chamber members who visited WQUB 90.3 FM for the May Business Before Hours learned that the nonprofit, National Public Radio station is the only HD radio station in the area. WQUB broadcasts five signals: analog program, three digital signals and an audio reading program. Our thanks to Business Manager Bob Weirather, Devel-opment Director Amy Herkert and the entire staff for the breakfast, tours and a great start to our morning.
Congratulations to Bob Brewer from Reliable Pest Control, who won the grand prize of a HD radio. Other prize winners included Paul Brown from Friends of the Villa Kathrine, Becky Albert from F&M Bank, Nancy Waters from Quincy Health Care Management Inc., Dean LaVelle from ETC ComputerLand, Richard Heinie from Heinie Specialty Products, Tina Garkie from Investment Planners, Kathryn Thomas from ETC ComputerLand, and Susan Dean from Blessing Hospital. No representatives from Gem City Properties, Refreshment Services Pepsi or TNT Golf Carts Equipment were on hand to claim the $125 cash prize from the Chamber, so the pot rolls over to next month.
We hope to see you at the next Business Before Hours on June 26 at Burger King, 635 Broadway.
WGEM - April 24th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Early Birds who attended the April Business Before Hours at WGEM received a tour of the studios, control room and sales areas. Weatherman Brian Inman showed tour groups his weather tracking system and allowed volunteers to practice in front of the green wall and Operations Manager Jim Lawrence discussed digital television. Our thanks to Station Manager Carlos Fernandez and staff for a great event!
Mary Kay Rossmiller of Q106.7 and Don Steinbrecher of Gem City Windows and Siding won weather radios. Randy Stocker of Edward Jones and Suzanne Ellerbrock of Quincy Healthcare Management won Cardinals calendars. No representatives from Advance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Gem City Properties or Great River Community Credit Union were on hand to claim the $100 cash prize offered by the Chamber, so the pot rolls over to our May event. We will try to give away $125 cash at the May 22 Business Before Hours at WQUB Radio. We hope to see you there!
Manpower - March 27th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Sixteen people won prizes at the Business Before Hours at Manpower, 2638 Broadway, on March 27. Congratulations to everone! Our thanks goes to Erica Anders and staff for a wonderful morning event. Erica and staff showed us some of the testing that they give to prospective employees and explained that they can help Chamber members with their hiring needs, from temporary to permanent workers.
No one from Manchester Tank, Hannibal LaGrange College or the Mid America Intermodal Port Authority was on hand to win the Chamber's $75 cash prize, so that money rolls over and we will try to give away $100 at the April Business Before Hours at WGEM, 513 Hampshire. We'll see you there.
ETC ComputerLand - February 28th, 2008 Photo Gallery
ETC ComputerLand was the location of our second Business Before Hours, and another great crowd of early-birds (more than 50) were on hand. Our thanks to Eric and Kathryn Thomas and staff for the tours, the great breakfast and the wonderful prizes!
Nicole Sawin of Simmetry was the grand prize winner of a 17-inch HP Flat Panel Monitor. Other prizes were won by Don Frese of Davis & Frese, Kathy Wolters of With You in Mind, Art Greenbank of First Bankers Trust Company, Jana Carter of Mercantile Bank, Tamra Cowen of Curtis Creek Gracious Retirement Living and Larry Schaffer of Niemann Foods, Inc.
The Chamber attempted to give away $25 to no avail. No representatives from the United Way of Adams County, Amcon Distributing or Point to Point Technology Solutions were on hand to collect the cash prize. So, the Chamber money rolls over to March, when we will give away $50. The next Business Before Hours will be on Thursday, March 27, from 7-8:30 a.m. at Manpower's new location, 2638 Broadway.
Microtel Inn & Suites - January 24th, 2008 Photo Gallery
Nearly 70 early risers got a special tour of the new Microtel Inn & Suites Riverview on Jan. 24. Our thanks to owners Dan Griffin and Jim Rinella and general manager Marcus Redmon and staff. We toured several rooms and were impressed with the view, the color scheme and the flat screen televisions. The pool was inviting and the banquet facilities are to be ready in April. Griffin told us that this Microtel Inn is being used as a model for higher-quality Microtel Inns across the country.
Free stays were won by Pam Shaffer from the American Red Cross and Kevin Curran from Modern Printing. No one won the Chamber's $25 cash prize, so next month, one lucky attendee could win $50. Next month's Business Before Hours will take place at ETC ComputerLand, 3206 Kochs Lane, from 7-8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. We hope to see you there!
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