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Ambassador's Corner

Big Thank You to Beth Glazner and Mandy Lewis of First Mid, Debbie Matheny of Century 21 and Michelle Nuzum of West & Company for helping at the Business After Hours on June 17, 2010 hosted by the Mattoon Area Community Foundation held at Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lensink’s residence in Mattoon.

BusinessBriefs

Edward Jones Investments
For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm, Edward Jones, Ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction.
The study measures overall investor satisfaction with full service investment firms based on seven factors: investment advisor, portfolio performance, account information, account offerings, commissions and fees, website, and problem resolutions. The study found that Edward Jones "performed particularly well across the two highest-weighted factors: Investment Advisor and Investment Performance."
Edward Jones' overall score climbed 10 points over last year, when it also was ranked highest among the 12 largest firms rated.

Mattoon Area Family YMCA
Come in to the YMCA and sign up for the Youth Golf Tournament hosted at Rogala Public Links. The Youth Golf Tournament is for kids ages 7-16 and takes place on Monday August 9th. Kids will enjoy 9 holes of golf, and afterwards lunch will be provided by Rogala. Parents are encouraged to help supervise. Registration for the event is July 1st – August 8th.
The cost of the tournament is $17.50 for YMCA Members and Non-Members.

Mattoon Township
Why drive to Charleston? Passports are now available at the Mattoon Township.
Supervisor, Mick Highland, is pleased to announce the township office on Richmond Avenue is now processing U.S. Passports. Applications are available or you may print them off the internet. Current driver's license, certified birth certificate and 2 passport photos are required. Checks are to be written to the U.S. Department of State (for each application). The price for a (regular) passport is currently $75. To expedite the application the fee raises to nearly $150. The fee for processing is $25 for each application.

Douglas Rehab & Care Center
The Douglas Rehab & Care Center is accepting applications for their new day care program. This program has been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. For more information regarding this new service please contact Madonna Groves or Dianna Spence.
A successful Family Day was held in July with a cook out on the 4th. The residents and families enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh melon and drinks. Family and friends also brought their favorite side dish. Everyone had a wonderful time and thanks to everyone who came.

Mattoon Chamber of Commerce
The Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives announced the 2010 Illinois Chamber of Commerce Week as September 13-17. This is a week long celebration honoring Chambers throughout Illinois.
The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce will again hold an Open House on Wednesday September 15 and serve lunch from 11:30am to 1pm. We invite everyone to come out over their lunch hours.
Also during that week the Comfort Suites in Mattoon will host the Business After Hours on Thursday September 16. We hope to see you all during this week of celebration.

Member Spotlight

Senator Dale Righter
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Dale Righter with the 2009-2010 Illinois Chamber Champion of Free Enterprise Award.
This award is to recognize legislators that have made special contributions in the defense of free enterprise and the furtherance of economic opportunities to Illinoisans.

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Gail Sims, Assistant Vice President , Compensation & Benefits Officer at First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, was recently appointed to the Illinois Banker Association (IBA) 2010-2011 Human Resources Committee. The Appointment was made by IBA Chairman, R. Kent Redfern, Bank and Trust Company, Litchfield, Illinois.
As a member of the committee, Sims will assist in developing the Annual Human Resources Conference, while providing input on the Association's Compensation and Benefits Survey, the Human Resources Exchange, and on an array of education programs.

Douglas Rehab & Care Center
The team at Douglas Rehab & Care Center are blessed each month by many volunteers. Henry and Linda Hoskins who come the first Sunday of each month for a church service, as well as Ross and Georgia Gorsley.
Other volunteers include the dogs from Gensis, Loretta Author who calls the bingo numbers and the newest volunteer, Doris Grass who will be playing the piano every Monday.
Other special people include Joe Lawler, Resident of the month and Joyce Scott, Employee of the month.

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