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#ENBgiving

This morning Enbridge donated money for this years Threshermans Parade.

We Thank them for their generosity and continued support.

Pictured is, Luke Bartosik (Enbridge), Cat Coppinger ,  Danielle Coyne, Deb Howard & Alisha Murray

This year’s parade is being held Sunday, September 1, in Downtown Pontiac at 1:15 pm (rain or shine).

The theme is “Freedom isn’t Free-Honoring our Hometown Heroes”. Our local military, veterans, first responders including police, fire and EMTs are serving as our Grand Marshall.

 

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2019 Art Walk

The GLCAC and Pontiac Heart & Soul are sponsoring a 2019  Art Walk August 10-18th in Pontiac through participating businesses.

Artist have donated artwork which will be sold by silent auction, place your bid on the clipboard provided with the artwork.

View the two pieces the Chamber has on display we are open Monday through Friday 8-4:30 pm

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Tour of I-55 Construction

The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce was invited by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to attend a Tour of I-55 Construction around Pontiac. The group took a bus to a work area north of Pontiac where we got to see IDOT’s crews from ground level. Also attending were Senator Jason Barickman, Representative Tom Bennett and a representative from Senator Don DeWitte’s office.

 

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Freedom Isn’t Free Honoring Our Hometown Heroes

The Chamber is taking applications through August 9th. The parade will be held Sunday, September 1 in Downtown Pontiac at 1:15p. The theme is “Freedom isn’t Free-Honoring our Hometown Heroes” . This year we’ll be inviting all military, veterans, first responders including police, fire and EMTs to collectively serve as our Grand Marshall. Stop by our office at 210 N. Plum St. and pick up your application today!

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Donation to the Boys & Girls Club

We have been hard at work at the Chamber the past couple of months with our golf outing and getting things ready for the Thresherman’s Parade.

We have squeezed in some cleaning time as well and were able to donate office supplies to the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County.

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Welcome To Pontiac Wally’s

The Chamber was happy to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony for Wally’s, the vacation center, that is building in Pontiac. A lunch followed at the beautiful Eagle Theater. Wally’s hopes to be open in May of 2020 providing approximately 140 jobs to Pontiac.

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Fitness Premier Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

The Pontiac Area Chamber and representatives welcomed Fitness Premier on Tuesday, January 8 with a ribbon cutting.

Fitness Premier, located at 924 W. Custer in Pontiac, is a physical fitness center whose mission is “to motivate, educate, and inspire the communities we serve.” They offer 24/7 access for members to exercise using their state-of-the-art equipment, and staff is available during their regular business hours to provide support, education, and even personal training. Group classes are available. If you’re looking to start your New Year’s fitness resolution, now is the time! Fitness Premier is offering $0 enrollment through January 31.

Fitness Premier Pontiac

Phone: (815) 844-0294

Address: 924 Custer Ave., Pontiac

Email: pontiac@fitnesspremierclubs.com

Welcome to the Chamber!

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Calvert & Martin to Host December Mix & Mingle

Calvert & Martin will be hosting the December Mix & Mingle on Thursday, December 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Come join us at the Pontiac Elks Lodge as we celebrate city employees and politicians. It will be a free evening of socializing and great food. Everyone is welcome.

Pontiac Elks Lodge
459 Elks Club Road, Pontiac.

RSVP no later than Friday, December 7. Call 815.844.5131 or email admin@pontiacchamber.org.

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