Jan 27
Security Finance, located at 1437 West Whittaker is the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce’S newest member. Loans from $330 to $1500, tax return preparations, electronic filing, financing services and credit counseling are some of the services offered. Stop in or call Laura Miller at 618-548-6860.
Office hours are Mon & Fri 9 am to 6 pm, Tues, Wed, & Thurs 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 12 noon.
Two essential lean topics combined for a convenient full-day workshop opportunity…
Value Stream Mapping enables a company to identify and eliminate waste, thereby streamlining work processes, cutting lead times, reducing costs and increasing quality. Through VSM, employees can map the current state from raw material to the customer, pinpointing the value-added and non-value-added steps that will optimize product flow for your facility.
This session shows participants how to gather the information required to eliminate or reduce non-value added activities and how to use the information to implement Lean projects. Participants will learn to:
The 5S System is a series of activities designed to improve workplace organization and standardization. Standardization in the workplace simplifies everyday activities leading to time-saving improvements. 5S activities include: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
This session provides an in-depth overview of the 5S System. Participants apply each “S” to a simulated factory and measure the results of their efforts. Includes photographed case studies of 5S applications in different companies and use of 5S tracking tools that participants can use in their own facilities.
When: February 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: RLC Marketplace – Room 354, 321 Potomac Blvd, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Cost: $95pp – Lunch and materials included
Register: Visit www.imec.org, click on Events
Questions: Contact David Lowndes, Ph: 618.713.2338, Email: dlowndes@imec.org
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce President John Gaston presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Fred Walker, Executive Director of the South Central Illinois Regional Planning commission on his retirement.
It read: Presented in recognition of over thirty-five years of outstanding service to the public and private sectors in the five counties of Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper and Marion. Under your leadership, expertise and guidance, SCIRP&DC became a focal point for assistance with grant writing, financial or technical matters, state and federal agencies or planning services.
Ray and Susan Tackett are independent Shaklee distributors and have recently joined the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. Shaklee products are always safe, always work, and always green. Tested but not on animals, 100% guaranteed, and never any harsh chemicals.
The products are the best. The opportunity is fantastic. The company very trustworthy. Come and join us and get a healthy body and a healthy home. Their motto is “My Health My Home protected by Shaklee”. Find out how to get a free membership, earn Shaklee gift certificates for just listening to cds, or sponsor a Shaklee home party and earn gift certificates for Shaklee products.
The Tackett’s phone number is 618-315-9142 and their email is susanray1991@gmail.com
Find out more about Shaklee at http://myhealthmyhome.myshaklee.com.
The website is protected so when you order, your data is secure and safe.
If you have an ongoing health condition: arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease and other illnesses, or are a caregiver, this FREE workshop is for you.
Over Six Weeks (six 2 ½ hour sessions) You Can:
Find better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue
Discover easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy
Learn the appropriate use of medications & understand new treatment choices
Talk effectively with family, friends and health professionals
Improve nutrition and feel better about life
This FREE six week workshop developed by Stanford University will cover a new topic each week. The workshop begins on Wednesday, February 8th, and will take place every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11: 30 for six weeks.
For more information or to enroll in the Workshop, call the Manor at Salem Woods at 618-548-8910, seating is limited, so please call early.
Isn’t it time that you put some fun back in your photographs? Our newest Chamber member specializes in Old Time and Children’s Fantasy photographs. With a selection of tasteful, old time clothing, they will come to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, churches, school or many other events as requested, or, using your photos, they can put friends or family members in pictures of your choice. Time and Again offers special reduced prices for institutions. Fantasy photos are available in private sessions (G rated only) or for children’s birthday parties. Complete party program with special pricing is available. Time and Again is web based only but is locally owned and operated. For more information see their web site at www.timeandagainphotos.homestead.com or contact Tina McCulloch at mcculloch3@charter.net.
The following photos are just a sample of what can be done.
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. The office will re-open Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Ribbon Cutting at the new office of Brad J. Decker, CPA on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Mr. Decker’s office is located at 120 South Delmar, Suite C in Salem. Brad J. Decker, CPA provides monthly accounting with financial statements, payroll, personal and business taxes.
Attending were Jack Mills, John Gaston, Cindy Thompson, Janice Eischens, Kim Keller, Mayor John Raymer, Leon Chapman, Joyce Shuler, Brad Decker, Bruce Jones, Kim Trowbridge, Justin Harness, Leonard Ferguson, Brenda Wilson and Carla Linder.
Landers Towing & Collision Center at #2 Mills Cart Road is now offering FREE detailing for any customer having $2500 in repairs. This offer is for as long as you own your vehicle, free detailing twice a year. Please call 618-548-3309 for additional information.
Landers Specializes In Towing All Size Vehicles (No Job Is Too Big), Collision Repair, Vehicle Painting and Lettering. 24 Hour Towing
Landers Towing & Collision Center is on the west side of Salem, near the intersection of West Main & Mills Cart Road.
Do you have something to brag about, win an award, business expansion, having a special sale or offer (no sales tax day, etc.) or events you would like other Chamber members to know about? Submit your information to the Chamber office and we will post it on the Chamber’s website and facebook page.
