Chamber News – April 2025
Welcome !
Mayor Searight – brought up some community feedback regarding Spring Fling. There are some community members that would help with such events if they knew how to help. Mayor Searight will get us a list of potential helpers. Also will discuss with the Fire Department about having the event in conjunction with the Pancake Day. Spring Fling was canceled for 2025 but working on it returning for 2026. More discussion as we move forward.
Kylie —-Financial Report: Have applied for a debit card for our bank account.
Motion Lisa to make a $500 donation to Parkway Food Panty at the next meeting. Second Ami. Will take photo at the next meeting. Pastor Bill also asked about getting some help from the community for the Christmas Day Dinner — more information to be shared as it gets closer but start considering how we can help. Maybe set up, serving, clean up perhaps tie in with Christmas at the Park ?
Pastor Bill also mentioned to consider sponsoring a Rockford Team for the Mercer County Golf outing and for other local golf outings – Parkway Athletic in the Fall. Would be another way to support the community. Good idea!
Old Business updates – none at this time.
Rocktoberfest date set – October 25th from noon – 4 pm – Main Street
Makers Market Holiday Bazaar-– November 23rd
- Grid/section park for decorations
- Live Nativity
- Light parade
- Considerations for ‘large event’ from Mayor Searight
New Business –
Cotton Candy at Maker’s Market — will consider this at the next meeting. No one available in May.
Shelley and Pastor Bill – Thank you for volunteering for Parkway Scholarship interviews – Thursday – April 24 – starts at 8:15 am. As a reminder – in January we voted to give out (2) $1,000 scholarships to students furthering education – 2 year, 4 year or trade school. Will make contact with high school office to make sure they have the correct information.
Brand It Marketing will be having an Open House this Friday evening.
Ashley presented Salute to Graduates – Motion Lisa. Second Lacey to sponsor. Cost $290 . Will use the commercials to promote the Maker’s Market and Tour of Honor.
Main Street businesses planning a Kick off to Summer Saturday – May 24th.
Kylie will work with Ole’ 1820 for breakfast orders for the next meeting!
Business updates:
Grains of Love – Sourdough Bakery Café – will let us know regarding ribbon cutting
Panther Cubs Corner – – will let us know regarding ribbon cutting-
S & B Coin Laundry – 50 Years in Business.
Peoples Bank – 120 Years in Business –– might be November
Shanes Crossing Historical Society – 30 Years –
The Fremont Company – 120 years in business
Holeshot Accessories — will be having a Grand opening once the new building is completed.
Tastee Twirl not opening this season because of health concerns.
Looking Ahead to 2025
• Community Days Parade – Citizen / Business of the Year / Scholarship Winner
• Mercer County Leadership
2025 Citizen and Business of the Year nomination form – email to members
• Rocktoberfest- October 25th – noon to 4 pm
• Citizen of the Year
• Business of the Year
• New Business / Anniversaries recognitions – working on these for the year
• Anthem ad / Anthem Presentation
* Makers Market – Holiday Bazaar – November 23rd
• Small Business Saturday – November 29th
• Membership 2026
Maker’s Market Dates for 2025:
May 4th, May 25th
June 8, June 22
July 6th, July 20th
August 3rd, August 17th
Sept 7th, sept 21
Oct 5th and then Rocktoberfest 10/25
Makers market Holiday bazaar Nov 23** Some dates may be subject to change.
