April Chamber Courier 2026 by Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Canton IL

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Executive Board ExecutiveBoard

President:MaggieConnell- EdwardJones

VicePresident:CadeFawcett- IpavaStateBank

Treasurer:ChadMurphy- SpoonRiverCollege

Secretary:ReneeLewis- JimMaloofRealtor

Board of Directors BoardofDirectors

TanayaKrulac- COOKMedical

JasonGumbart- ApexSeedCompany

AlesiaShaw- GrahamHealthSystem

JacqueNelson- MidAmericaNationalBank

BretteOrwig -OrwigAutoBody

DeeClark- StateFarmInsurance

SarahNottle -SalvationArmy

JulieTarvin -CantonUnionSchoolDistrict

MakaylyneeCorrea-StudentRepresentative

ExecutiveDirectorReportSethKlinedinst

Aprilisshapinguptobeanexcitingandimpactfulmonthaswecontinuebuildingon themomentumfromanincrediblysuccessfulAnnualDinner.Theenergyintheroom thatnightwassomethingspecial,itwasareminderofjusthowstrong,supportive, andforwardmovingthiscommunitytrulyis.Fromourbusinessownerstoour volunteers,educators,andcommunitypartners,Cantonshowedexactlywhatcan happenwhenweallcometogetherwithasharedpurpose.Thereisalottobeproud of,andevenmoretolookforwardto.

AswemoveintoApril,wehaveseveralgreatopportunitiestostayconnectedand engaged.PleasejoinusforaRibbonCuttingforHendricksRentalonWednesday, April15th.Eventsliketheseareagreatwaytosupportnewandgrowingbusinesses whileshowingwhatChambermembershipisallabout.WewillalsohostaBusiness AfterHoursonThursday,April16thwithCASAofWestCentralIllinois.These gatheringscontinuetobeastrongpointfortheChamber,offeringarelaxed environmenttobuildrelationships,shareideas,andstrengthenourlocalnetwork. OnSaturday,April25th,wewillparticipateinCommunityWorkday.Thisisoneofthe bestexamplesofwhatmakesCantonspecial,peopleshowingup,workingtogether, andtakingprideintheircommunity.It’snotjustabouttheworkbeingdone,butthe messageitsendsaboutwhoweareandwhatwevalue.

LookingaheadtoMay,weareactivelyseekingsponsorsforourAnnualGolfOuting. Thiseventcontinuestogroweachyearandisagreatopportunityforbusinessesto gainvisibilitywhilesupportingChamberinitiatives.Weencourageanyoneinterested togetinvolvedearlyaswecontinuebuildinganothergreatevent.

ThedirectionoftheChamberisclear,wearefocusedonconnection,collaboration, andgrowth.Thereisastrongsenseofmomentumrightnow,andit’sbeingdrivenby thepeopleinthiscommunitywhocontinuetostepup,supportoneanother,and investinCanton’sfuture.Wehavealotofplaymakershere,andtogether,weare pushingforwardinabigway.

Thankyouallforbeingapartofit,we’rejustgettingstarted.

Sincerely,

SethKlinedinst ExecutiveDirector CantonAreaChamberofCommerce

AtHendricksRental,we’reproudtobeCanton,Illinois’trustedsourcefor dependable,high-qualityequipmentrentals.Whetheryou’reahomeowner tacklingaweekendprojectoracontractormanagingalargejob,weofferflexible daily,weekly,andmonthlyrentaloptionstofityourscheduleandbudget.Our extensiveinventoryincludeseverythingfromeverydaylawnandgardentoolsto concreteequipment,scaffolding,ladders,lifts,attachments,andfull-scale machinery.Nomatterthesizeorscopeofyourproject,wehavethetoolsyou needtogetthejobdoneefficientlyandsafely.Everypieceofequipmentis carefullymaintainedtoensurereliableperformanceyoucancounton.At HendricksRental,webelieveaccesstotherightequipmentshouldbesimple andstress-free.That’swhywefocusonprovidingfriendlyservice, straightforwardrentals,andpracticalsolutionsforprojectsbigandsmall.From quickfixestomajorbuilds,we’reheretohelpyougetitdoneright.

TheThriftyBeanisaunique,community-focusedconceptcomingtoCanton, Illinois,blendingthecomfortofacoffeeshopwiththeexcitementofcurated thriftshopping.Designedasaplaceto“sipcoffeeanddiscoversomethingnew,” TheThriftyBeanoffersamodern,welcomingspacewherecustomerscanrelax, connect,andexploreever-changingfinds.

Morethanjustacoffeestop,TheThriftyBeanbringstogetherhigh-quality beveragesandathoughtfullyselectedmixofnewandgentlyuseditems,including décor,clothing,furniture,andvintagegoods.Withafocusonsustainabilityand reuse,thebusinessencouragesshopperstoembracesecondhandlivingwhile enjoyingafresh,upbeatretailexperience.

Builtaroundcommunityandconnection,TheThriftyBeanaimstobeagathering placewherepeoplefeelwelcome—whetherthey’restoppinginforacupofcoffee, huntingforhiddentreasures,orsimplyspendingtimewithfriends.

Asitpreparesforitsopening,TheThriftyBeanissettobringafun,creative,and locallydrivenenergytoCanton’ssmallbusinessscene

WelcomeJGRoofing

JGRoofingandCompanyisatrusted,locallyownedroofingcontractorproudlyserving PeoriaandthesurroundingCentralIllinoisarea.Withyearsofhands-onexperience, theirteamiscommittedtodeliveringreliable,high-qualityroofingsolutionsforboth residentialandcommercialcustomers.

Specializingineverythingfromroofrepairsandfullreplacementstonewinstallations, inspections,andstormdamagerestoration,JGRoofingtakesprideindoingthejobright thefirsttime.Theyalsooffergutterservices,skylightwork,andemergencyroofing solutionstomeetawiderangeofcustomerneeds.

WhatsetsJGRoofingapartistheirdedicationtocustomerserviceandcraftsmanship. Theyusehigh-qualitymaterials,providefree,no-obligationestimates,andoffer transparentpricingsocustomersknowexactlywhattoexpect.Theirteamworksclosely withhomeownersandbusinessesthroughouttheentireprocess,ensuringclear communicationandasmoothexperiencefromstarttofinish. Licensedandinsured,JGRoofingstandsbehindtheirworkwithasatisfactionguarantee andastrongcommitmenttothecommunitiestheyserve

CantonCropServiceInc.isalocallyownedagriculturalsupplyandservicecompany basedinCanton,Illinois,dedicatedtosupportingareafarmersandproducers.

Establishedin2012,thecompanyhasbuiltastrongreputationforprovidingessential farminputsandpersonalizedservicetotheCentralIllinoisagriculturalcommunity.

LocatedonEnterpriseLane,CantonCropServicespecializesinfertilizersand agriculturalchemicals,helpingfarmersimprovecrophealth,increaseyields,and maximizeoverallproductivity.Theiroperationalsoincludesequipmentand applicationsupport,offeringdependablesolutionstailoredtotheneedsoflocal growers.

Asasmaller,independentagretailer,CantonCropServiceemphasizesstrong relationshipswithcustomersandahands-onapproachtoservice.Theirteamworks closelywithfarmersthroughoutthegrowingseason,providingpracticalinsightand reliableproductstohelpoperationsrunefficiently. Withdeeprootsinthefarmingcommunityandacommitmenttoqualityandservice, CantonCropServiceInc.continuestoplayanimportantroleinsupportingagriculture acrossFultonCountyandbeyond.

OddsandEndsResaleisauniquelocalresaleshopinCanton,Illinois, offeringawidevarietyofantiques,collectibles,andone-of-a-kind finds.Locatedintheheartofthecommunity,thestoreprovidesan ever-changinginventorythatincludesvintageitems,signs,oddities, andbothnewandgentlyusedmerchandise. Knownforitstreasure-huntatmosphere,OddsandEndsResalegives shopperstheopportunitytodiscoversomethingdifferentwithevery visit.Fromnostalgicpiecestopracticaleverydayitems,theshop caterstoawiderangeofinterestsandbudgets,makingitago-tostop forcollectorsandbargainhuntersalike. Asalocallyownedsmallbusiness,OddsandEndsResalecontributes toCanton’svibrantretailsceneandsupportsthecommunityby encouragingshoppinglocal.Withitseclecticmixofproductsand welcomingenvironment,thestorecontinuestobeafavorite destinationforthoselookingforhiddengemsanduniquefinds.

CantonParkDistrictSpotlight

TheCantonParkDistricthaskickedoff2026withstrongmomentum,offering programs,events,andimprovementsthatcontinuetoenhanceour community.OurLunch&Learnseries-hostedinpartnershipwithFirst ChristianChurchhasbeenwellattended.Sessionsareheldonthesecond Thursdayofeachmonthandfeatureavarietyofengagingtopics.Registration opensonthethirdMondayofeachmonth.InMarch,theDistricthostedthe 69thAnnualFultonCountyTown&CountryArtShowattheDonaldson CommunityCenter.Morethan600attendeesviewed289exhibitsfromFulton Countyresidents.Wethanktheartists,educators,andcommunitymembers whosupportthislong-standingevent.TheFultonCountyRockhounderswill hostthe66thAnnualGemandMineralshowattheDonaldsonCommunity CenteronApril11thand12th.Showisopenfrom10:00a.m.to5:00p.m.on Saturdayand10:00a.m.to4:00p.m.onSunday.Recreationremainsakey focus.RegistrationisopenforYouthBaseballandAdultSoftballleagues,and youthdanceclassesarepreparingfortheirspringrecitalonMay22atCanton HighSchool.LakelandParkwillopenApril1,with2026boatstickersnow availableforpurchase.Thegolfdrivingrangehasalsoseenstrongwinter usageduringfavorableweather.TheParkBoardrecentlyannouncedamajor improvementtoBigCreekPark.FundedbyagenerousgiftfromCharlotteAnn Bennett,thenewinclusiveplaygroundwillfeatureaccessibleelementsthat supportawiderangeofabilitieswhileprovidingengagingplayopportunities forall.TheCantonParkDistrictremainscommittedtoconnectingour communitytoqualityparks,programs,andrecreationopportunities.

GrahamHealthSystemSpotlight

Expanding Our Patient-Centered, Quality Healthcare in Central and Western Illinois

At Graham Health System, our mission has always been to provide compassionate, quality healthcare, in a responsible and charitable manner, to the people and communities we serve. As we continue to grow and expand our services across Central and Western Illinois- specifically in Fulton, Knox, McDonough, Mason, and Peoria Counties- our commitment to improving community health and creating opportunity is stronger than ever.

Growth and Job Opportunities

With continued growth in Fulton, Knox, McDonough, Mason and Peoria Counties, Graham Health System is now approaching 1,000 employees throughout the region. We continue to hire professionals (both clinical & non-clinical) to support the ongoing needs of the health system. The Graham Hospital School of Nursing has successfully converted to the Graham Hospital College of Nursing completing its accreditation visit in March of this year. A student can now go to Spoon River College or Carl Sandberg College for their initial 2 years of college, transfer to Graham’s College of Nursing for an additional 2 years, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Participants in the Graham Scholarship program can achieve this degree with little to no school debt and earn a competitive salary in a very rewarding career.

Investment Updates

Canton: The Graham Hospital Foundation recently purchased the previous JC Penny’s building at Fulton Square. Once renovated, the facility will feature a 16,000 square foot Event Center, named “The 1909”. The space will be open to the public to host events of up to 400 people. Work is underway to bring a variety of events and entertainment to the Center. Additional space will also be available for lease to help bring new businesses to the area.

Galesburg: Graham Health System will open its first Ambulatory Surgery Center later this year. The outpatient surgery center is the final phase of development on the campus at 2028 N. Seminary in Galesburg IL. This facility will bring a variety of much needed surgeries to the area, allowing patients to receive the care they need close to home.

Macomb: Growth continues in the Macomb market with the addition of a second clinic on the western edge of Macomb (1701 West Jackson) to allow for additional Primary Care and Convenient Care options, as well as Wound Care. This clinic is scheduled to open in Summer of 2026.

Positive Impact on Canton - Reaching New Patients

The expansion of Graham Health System outside of Canton (Macomb, Galesburg, Glasford, Williamsfield & Elmwood) has driven growth within Canton itself. The more patients we care for regionally, the more people (potential customers) are coming to Canton to shop the Square, grab groceries, eat out at a local restaurant, drive through the new car dealer’s lot, or to stop at Wal-Mart. Although Canton is a single zip code (61520) Graham attracts patients on an annual basis from over 400 other distinct zip codes to Canton.

willbereleased,withremainingplaquesavailabletoday-of entrantsonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Open(nonpaid)parkingisnotpermitteduntil 2:00PM toensure availabilityfordowntownbusinesses.Noparkingorsetup onsidewalksbefore 2:00PM, thiswillbeenforcedbythe CantonPoliceDepartmentandCruise-InCommittee. Downtownstreetswill close tolocaltrafficat 3:00PM . th

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JoinusforCantonRotaryClub’ssecondannualPickleballTournament Fundraiser,withproceedstobeneﬁtGrahamSchoolofNursing scholarships,youthleadership,CantonFamilyYMCAStrongKids Campaign,andothervaluablelocalprojects.

DATE: TIMES: WHERE: NEW RESCHEDULED DATE: Saturday,April 18,2026

Registration: 8:30--9:30 AM

Start Time:

Canton Family YMCA 1325 E Ash St., Canton, IL 61520 10:00 AM

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Beginner,Intermediate,andAdvancedDivisions. Cashprizesfor1stplaceteamineachdivision. DoubleeliminationineachDivision;eachteamguaranteedatleast2 matches.

MatcheswillfollowUSAPickleballRules:

Entries will be limited to 20 teams per division.

To register your team, or for additional info, visit our Pickleball webpage by scanning this code:

• CantonRotaryClub isaserviceorganizationandalocalmemberclubofRotary International.Ourmembersareleadersinthelocalcommunitywhohaveapassion formakingapositivediﬀerence.Wewelcomeyourparticipationasaclubmember orincollaborationwithourvariousserviceprojects.Ifyou'dliketojoinusasaguest atanupcomingmeetingfora freelunchonus,contactusthroughourwebsite: www.cantonrotaryclub.org. Wehopetoseeyousoon!

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70+ Years of Music

240+ Concerts

70+YearsofMusic 240+Concerts

ReciprocalShowsin Pontiac&Keokuk

Reciprocal Shows in Pontiac & Keokuk

TheCantonCommunityConcertAssociationcontinuestobringhighqualitylivemusictothecommunity,offeringperformancesthatrange fromorchestrasandoperastopopulargroupsandsoloartists.Asa long-standingculturalstapleinthearea,theorganizationhasmadeit possibleforresidentstoexperienceoutstandingmusicalentertainment thatmightnototherwisebeaccessible.Theconcertseriesremainsa valuedpartofthecommunity,invitingaudiencestoenjoymemorable performancesandsupporttheartslocally.

The Canton Community Concert Association continues to bring highquality live music to the community, offering performances that range from orchestras and operas to popular groups and solo artists. As a long-standing cultural staple in the area, the organization has made it possible for residents to experience outstanding musical entertainment that might not otherwise be accessible. The concert series remains a valued part of the community, inviting audiences to enjoy memorable performances and support the arts locally.

TheCantonAreaChamberofCommerceiscommittedto providingqualityevents&programsforourmembersandthe community.

Weknowlargeeventsarewhatbringpeopletogetherasa communityandbringothersfromoutsideourcommunityhere toenjoyourtown.Ourgoalisthatthesesponsorship opportunitiesarehelpfulandenableyoutopositivelypromote yourbusinessthroughtheChambertothoseinourcommunity andthosewhoarevisitingoutoftown.ContacttheChamber officeforaSponsorshipsheet.