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Newspaper
Mount Carmel Register
Location
Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2018
Page
12
Lesley Hipsher, executive director of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, reflects on 200 years of Mount Carmel and 71 years of the chamber. She notes growth, changes, and a culture of open leadership, thanking Sheryl Childers as the chamber looks to its next chapter.
Wabash County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director explains the chamber's role in supporting and promoting area businesses while enhancing community life. It highlights member benefits such as referrals publicity job postings on the website and member-to-member discounts expanding to 55 deals by 2018.
The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, chartered February 28, 1947, is praised as a key community asset. A long-serving director venerates leadership, notes Executive Director Lesley Hipsher, President Kim Keepes, and Assistant Sheryl Childers. The piece lauds collaborative efforts with local government, media, and businesses, and highlights the annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon with 160 attendees and prizes.
Raibley recalls meeting John Johnson with Secret Service present during a Mount Carmel visit as Illinoisans returned home with police escorts. Stolen steers and hides bear Johnson ranch emblems. Raibley suspects publicity motive. The Apollos played at Riverview Stadium linking to a Bicentennial celebration with Kentucky Headhunters and The Smoke Rings. First Bank earns 2018 Business of the Year. Beau Singer named Employee of the Year at Wabash Valley Youth in Action. Chamber executive reflects on origins and community progress.
The Chamber Golf Outing at Mt. Carmel Golf Course on May 11 drew thirteen teams with Andrew's Oil winning first place. Oakview Heights placed second and Kieffer Brothers third, while Graham Tamplin won Longest Drive and Terry Greenway claimed Closest to the Pin. Corporate sponsors Wabash General Hospital and First National Bank supported a key fundraiser.
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