In celebration of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Anniversary, the theme for the 2017 Threshermen’s Parade is “100 Years in the Past. 100 Years in the Future.”
This year’s parade is on Sunday, September 3 with a step-off time of 1:15 pm. As always it will wind through the streets of downtown Pontiac.
The weather currently looks to be in the low 80s and partly cloudy!
If you are interested in entering the parade, fill out the 2017 parade application and submit it to the chamber office.
The parade costs the chamber more than $7,000 to run each year. If you would like to sponsor the parade, send your sponsorship to the chamber office at:
Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce
210 N Plum St
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: 815.844.5131
2017 was a great year for the Pontiac Area Chamber golf outing! We ended up with plenty of sunshine and no rain. Golfers, sponsors and volunteers had a great day. Thank you so much to all the sponsors that help make this event such a success.
We are especially thankful for our presenting sponsor this year, Caterpillar. In addition, we thank Republic Services and Thrivent Financial for sponsoring our beverage carts.
CIRBN sponsored the fastest hole. Superior Landscape sponsored our top team award, the Superior Award. BDI Plumbing sponsored the Toilet Bowl Award. Pontiac RV sponsored the Most Stylish Team Award. Mid Central Community Action sponsored our Fair to Middling Award.
50 Years of Evolution & Solutions from the Livingston County Public Health Department
Shampooch offers de-shedding, cuts and specialty cuts, for both large and small dogs. They offer the following grooming options: breed cuts, smoothies, outline trims, lion cuts, teddy bear heads, fox faces. Check out discounts for multiple dogs and five week pre-booked appointments. In addition, they offer nail trimming and/or grinding.
The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Pointe at Pontiac. The Pointe at Pontiac offers apartment-style housing with personal care, and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Their environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, free from worries that come with living in one’s own home.
Quik Wash/Quik Cash Gaming, 502 W Howard Street, celebrated it’s ribbon cutting on May 18. Quik Cash Gaming is open from 6 am to 1 am.
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.