Norge strike benefits show need for better talks and trust
From the Norge plant in Herrin, Illinois, director Jon Nicholas cites a six week strike that idled 1050 workers and cost about 1.6 million in wages. He argues improved two way communication and formal listening sessions are essential to prevent future strikes and preserve customer relationships.
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Ed Bean
Southern Illinoisan
Jon Nicholas
Herrin
Norge
International Union of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Nicholas
Southern Illinois
Magic Chef
Fedders Corp
Fedders
Nerge
Oral Goble
Lorge
Jim King
New Look in Herrin Chamber Office Greet Visitors
Herrin Chamber of Commerce director Tom Dinnis and secretary Melody White inspect a planter at the new No 1 S Park Ave office. The former Herrin Cab Co building now remodeled offers over 1000 square feet for chamber use with a sign and marquee to welcome visitors and announce activities.
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Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Tom Dinnis
Melody Whitecotton
S. Park Ave
Herrin Cab Co
Herrin
Murphysboro Chamber Seeks Five-Point Betterment Ideas
From a May 20 discussion, Murphysboro Chamber members are urged to submit five priority items for community betterment and growth. Submissions go to 21 N 11th St Murphysboro 62966. Items will be categorized for presentation at a June 23 lunch at the Jackson County Club sponsored by City National Bank First Bank and Trust and First Federal. Committee chairman Russell Breading leads.
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Murphysboro
City National Bank
First Bank and Trust Company
First Federal Savings and Loan
Russell Breading
Carbondale Country tourism brochure highlights area draws
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce releases a full color guide titled Carbondale Country outlining southern Illinois attractions such as Giant City State Park and Du Quoin State Fair, plus a motel and campground directory. Funded by 3100 in donations and a matching grant, copies will be sent to groups seeking conventions.
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Carbondale
New Carbondale
Illinois Tourim Council
Ae Pals
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Chamber News
Carbondale Country
Bel Aire
E. Main
Best Motor Lodge
Ian E Main
Giant City Lodge
Makanda
Ill
Pinoak Motel RR
Carterville
University Motor Inn
Liptown
E Main
Office OF Tourism
W. Main Marion
Illinois
Southern Illinois Tourism Council
Lecee
Belleville
Ilinois
Crab Orchard Recreation Area
Devil's Backbone Park
Grand Tower
Devils Kitchen Lake
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
DuQuoin
Giant City State Park
Kinkaid Village Marina
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Little Grassy Lake
Turkey
Bayanca
Forest Service
Murphyshoro
Ilernois
Southern
SBS
Howard
Stuart
Sure Tropical Foliage Co
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