Six Directors Elected to Joliet Chamber Board
A. E. Greenberg will lead Chamber programs in 1965 after unanimous election as president. Six new directors named Harold C. Anderson Marion M. DeLandre Barton Juell Jerald D. Reed William J. Roth and M. Victor Scott join the board with several ex officio members named T. William Fitzgerald Frank Roushar Nual Smith and Chas M Robson as ex officio directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Greenberg
Harold C.anderson
Beatrice Foods Co
Marion M. DeLandre
Joliet
The
Chamber
T. William Fitzgerald
Louis Joliet Bank
Westside Business Council
Frank Roushar
Joliet Welding Supply
East Side Business Council
Nual Smith
J. C. Penney Co
Downtown Business Council
Chas
M. Robson
Atty
Robson, Masters, Ryan & Belom
Greater Joliet
Sidewalk Program Underway on Joliet West Side
A 1964 initiative by Joliet West Side Business Council to finance and begin sidewalks along Larkin Avenue and West Jefferson Street, with plans to extend to nine more streets. The council, a Chamber division, is led by T William Fitzgerald of Louis Joliet Bank, and includes Joseph Basinger, John Honiotes, Walter Geleto, William Lipsey, George Weber, Roy Doll, and Edward Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Joliet Bank
Joseph Basinger
Basinger Pharmacy
John Honiotes
Honiotes Bros
Walter Geleto
Lenz Drugs
William Lipsey
West Side
George Weber
Weber Dairy
Roy Doll
Edward Newman
New Lumber Co
Downtown Council Boosts Joliet Retail Trade in 1964
The Downtown Business Council of Joliet, a division of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, boosts downtown retail sales for 1964. Martin Lewis led the council as chairman, with Richard N. Vaughan hired in April 1964 as its first full time manager. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downtown Business Council
DBC
Joliet Region
Mainliners Build C of C Membership in 1964
The Chamber of Commerce sales team named the Mainliners added 36 new members during 1964. Key figures included chairman Ralph Sherman sales rep WJOL Gené Pozzi Pozzi Insurance Agency owner Lee C. Williams Lee's Realty and Klint DeG Lloyd and DeGeus Kevin T. Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
The
Mainliners
Man
WJOL
Gené Pozzi
Pozzi Insurance Agency
Lee C. Williams
Lee’s Realty
Klint Deg
Lloyd & DeGeus
Kevin T. Reardon
Chamber Backs Joliet Roadwork in 1954 Plan
The Joliet Chamber Street and Highway Committee led by Vance S. Cummins backed widening U S 52 between Larkin Avenue and I 55 to four lanes and widening U S 6 on Joliet’s west side. They endorsed extending Larkin Avenue to U S 6 and installing city wide street signs by 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Vance S. Cummins
Joliet Federal Savings and Loan Assa
U. S. 52
Larkin Avenue
Joliet
Rock Island Tracks
Brandon’ Rd
Larkin
Black Road
Glengwood Avenue
Joliet Chamber of Commerce 1964 Progress Report
The Joliet Chamber of Commerce reports its 1964 achievements under President William T. Jacobs. The document highlights citizen interest and activity, increased individual participation, and higher financial investment in Chamber programs to strengthen the local economy and community improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Region
William T. Jacobs
Joliet Chamber Drives Downtown Development Plan
The Joliet Chamber created a Downtown Development Committee in 1964 led by B. L. Wade of Sears Roebuck to promote downtown growth. The panel eyed hotels and a larger parking area, plus street lighting and sidewalks, funded by property owners. The chamber expanded staff to manage goals and projects for a brighter future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Chamber
B. L. Wade
Sears Roebuck and Co
Peoria
Mayor praises Joliet Chamber for civic progress and 1965 hopes
Mayor Lauds Chamber To the Members of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce expresses sincere congratulations for a year of good deeds. He credits cooperation with progress in community improvement and economic development and looks forward to a successful 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor
Lauds Chamber
Joliet Region
Chamber of Commerce
Joliet
Joliet Chamber Drives Industrial Growth Program
The Joliet Chamber launched an Industrial Development Department in 1964 to recruit new industries and aid existing firms. Paul W. Scott heads the effort, which since May 1964 has generated over 60 inquiries, aided a new company and three expansions, boosting manufacturing employment beyond 19,900. Meade Baltz, executive director of Will County Contractors Assn., chairs the development committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johiet
Joliet
Meade Baltz
Will County ‘Contractors Assn
Industrial Development Committee
Scott
Joliet Chamber and Port District Unite for Development
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and the Joliet Regional Port District join to develop Joliet as a port and attract industries that will use waterway facilities. William E. Fay chairs the Port District board, Paul W. Scott manages the Chamber’s Industrial Development Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
East Side Council Credits Repaving of Joliet Street
The East Side Council of Joliet’s Chamber reports success after a year of activity in 1964. City Manager Aaron Marsh helped schedule the Washington Street repaving on Joliet’s east side. Frank J. Roushar, Joliet Welding Supply manager, chaired the council in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Joliet
East Side Business Council
Chamber
Aaron Marsh
East Side Group
East Side Council
Frank J. Roushar
Joliet Welding Supply
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln Stone Co
Greenberg
Ralph Sher
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Illinois Waterway
Lenox Association of Commerce
Cedar Road Crossing
Creatin
Isc of C
Aim
Jacobs
Paul W. Scott
Ence In Industrial Development
Port District
E. Side Council
Washington
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