Welcome to our latest member World Finance. We are so glad to have you join the chamber! World Finance has been helping people realize their financial goals by offering fixed rate and payment loan solutions.
A big shout out and welcome to one of our newest members… Get Yourself Motivated – Pontiac. They recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Check them out in the old Kmart Plaza or at (815) 844-4440. They have cutting edge equipment, virtual workouts, a ladies only workout room along with tanning. It is open 24 hours a day, so you can schedule your workout when it’s convenient for you!
Get Yourself Motivated
32 Vermillion Plaza (Old Kmart Plaza)
Phone: (815) 844-4440
Website: get-yourself-motivated.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GYMPontiac/
One of our newest members, the Cup & the Scone celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting recently.
They are keeping with the traditions of old English coffee-houses. You can taste their single origin roasts, specialty blends, Italian espresso, cold brews, or stone cold brews (made with frozen yogurt). Or try out the many delicious treats from scones to muffins. Gluten free and paleo options available.
The Cup & the Scone
213 W Madison St, downtown Pontiac
Phone: (815) 255-9870
Website: thecupandthescone.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cupandscone/
More than 100 people came out to the Mix & Mingle at Driscoll Motors on Thursday, April 5. Folks enjoyed lots of great company, food and beverages. Thanks to Pam Schahrer and her staff for the wonderful evening.
Driscoll Motors
610 S Newport Rd, Pontiac
Phone: (815) 842-1143
One of our newest members, Frugality, celebrated its ribbon cutting recently. Frugality NFP is a thrift shop where most items are $1.99 each and all profits are given to a different local charity every month.
Frugality has thousands of items….family clothing, housewares, home decor, books, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and more. We are always…hourly…replenishing the stock for sale. Frugality does not sell furniture, appliances small or large, or toys.
Frugality NFP
101 E Madison St (same block as Wright’s Furniture)
Phone: 815.844.9679
Website: https://oncenagain.com/frugality/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FrugalityPontiac/
State of the City
Bob Russell, Mayor of Pontiac & Bob Karls, City Administrator
When: Thursday, April 19 @ 7:30 am
Where: Baby Bull’s Fine Dining,1025 W. Reynolds St.
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Mayor Bob Russell & Bob Karls will share the current state of the City of Pontiac. Please come to hear where Pontiac is now and what is in store for the future. Also learn more about the community driven Heart & Soul program that will shape the future of Pontiac.
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One of our newest members, Fiesta Motel, celebrated with a ribbon cutting in February. The business is under new management and has done remodeling of their rooms.
Fiesta Motel
951 W Reynolds St
Phone: 815.844.7103
What’s Really Happening With Health Care in Illinois
Aaron Winters, Executive Director of Healthcare Council
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
When: Tuesday, October 10, 7:30 am
RSVP: No later than Friday, October 6
Where: Baby Bull’s Fine Dining,1025 W. Reynolds St.
Cost: $10, click here to pay by credit card
Confused about all the healthcare legislation proposed this summer? Wondering what it means for your business? What options do small businesses have in finding affordable health care for their employees? Come listen to Aaron Winters talk about what’s on the horizon for healthcare in Illinois.
RSVP no later than Friday, October 6 to 815.844.5131 or mkennedy@pontiacchamber.org.
Welcome to our newest member, Route 66 Nutrition. They offer delicious shakes and teas along with a great cardio drumming class. Check out their Facebook page for details!!
Route 66 Nutrition
111 N Mill Street
Phone: 815.579.9253
Facebook: Route 66 Nutrition
The annual Threshermen’s Parade on Sunday, September 3 will step-off at 1:15 pm rain or shine!
As always it will wind through the streets of downtown Pontiac. It starts at the Mill Avenue bridge and winds it way to Madison and turns right and then turns right on Main Street.
The weather currently looks to be in the low 80s and sunny!
Between 10,000 and 15,000 people come to see the parade each year. Hope to see you there!!!!
Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce
210 N Plum St
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: 815.844.5131