Newest Chamber Members

    Please welcome the following businesses, individuals, and organizations who have recently joined the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. If you'd like more information on the benefits of chamber membership or would like to join, please click here.

     Woiwode Painting Company, 2100 Alhambra Court, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 620-1382; Matt Woiwode, President. Application of interior and exterior paints and coatings, faux finishes, and custom textures. They also repair plaster and drywall. Woiwode Painting Company goes to great lengths to make sure every surface is prepared properly and they only apply the finest products on the market. There is a color consultant on staff to help you choose the right color for your project. Anything that can be painted, stained or textured - they can do it. Commercial or residential. They are a proud member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

     Glen Rittenhouse, Pekin, IL, Retired Member

     Harbor Light Hospice, 2000 West Pioneer Parkway, Suite 206; Peoria, IL 61615; (309) 689-9760; fax (309) 689-9764; www.harborlighthospice.com; Stacey Mutchler, Community Liaison; Hallie DeCapp, Patient Care Manager. Harbor Light Hospice is a philosophy of care, that assists patients, family, and friends, during the final stages of a terminal illness. Harbor Light Hospice promotes dignity and emphasizes quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with those they love. Their hospice services can be provided at home, a skilled nursing facility or an assisted living center.

     Polk City Directories, 37001 Industrial Road, Livonia, MI 48150-1146; (800) 275-7655; fax (734) 542-5999; customer.service@citydirectory.com  www.citydirectory.com Antron Hughes, Account Executive, (734) 542-6651 antron.hughes@infousa.com.  Polk City Directories helped pioneer printed directories for local cities - a tradition that dates back to 1870. Polk City Directories features four databases. There are 220 million leads in the U.S. consumer database, 57 million homeowners, 13 million business leads and 11.5 million executive and professionals. Customers can access data via an address, phone number, company details, or neighbors using CD-ROMs, website and printed directories.

     Hopedale Medical Complex, 107 Tremont, PO Box 267, Hopedale, IL  61747:  (309) 449-3321  www.hopedalemc.com; Monique Weaver, Marketing Director; Mark Rossi, COO.  Hopedale Medical Foundation is a non-profit, charitable corporation committed to excellence in promoting good health and wellness. HMC services the healthcare needs of the sick and elderly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without discrimination and regardless of ability to pay.

     Firehouse Pizza, 3560 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554: (309) 346-9111; www.firehousepizza911.com  Stan Cohen, owner; Stephen White, Assistant Manager. Open Monday - Thursday 11:00am to 8:30pm; Friday & Saturday, 11:00am - 9:30pm; Sunday, 11:00am to 8:00pm.  Firehouse Pizza uses high quality, fresh ingredients. They feature 21 TVs, and a party room with two 50" TVs and seating for 44. Call now to reserve the room for your family or sporting event. They also offer gluten-free pizza.

     Beck's Convenience Store, 317 Derby Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-0515; Franklin K. Metcalf, Manager.  Beck's Convenience Store is in the middle of construction on a new building at their current location. When finished it will include a liquor store and convenience store. The hours will change when the new building is completed. Currently, the convenience store is open from 6am to 10pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, from 8am to 8pm on Sunday and from 6am to 9pm on Monday.

     Grumpy Pete's Steakhouse, 1440 N. 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 477-8325 Denny Mullen, President; Shawn Beecham VP and co-owner; and Jay Hall, Secretary & co-owner. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. Grumpy Pete's Steakhouse is a casual dining steakhouse featuring USDA Choice Steaks, Pasta and Seafood. They also have a full service bar and beer garden.

     Charlotte Jibben, Groveland, IL. Retired Member

     Ace Hardware, 2001 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-2235, fax 346-2246. Travis Sundell, Store Director.  Located in Market Square, Ace Hardware is open from 9:00am to 8:00pm.

     Cranwill's Drive In, 1713 S. 2nd Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-4666; Kirk or Carla, owners.  Open from March to late October, Cranwill's offers cook to order hamburgers, hot-dogs, tenderloins, slimjims, root beer, ice cream, chicken, fish, baked potatoes, etc. with old fashioned curb service. Drive thru, call ins, and counter service. Family owned since 1969.

    Midwest Sealing Technologies, 348 S. Capitol, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 620-1382. Mike Mitzelfelt and Matthew Woiwode, owners.  Midwest Sealing Technologies provides non-slip surfaces to assure safe footing on tile, concrete, marble, and floors, as well as showers and bathtubs. They apply the product without changing the appearance of the surface. They can also seal brick, concrete, driveways, etc.

     Good Neighbor Care, 2700 S. 14th Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-1310; www.goodneighbor.com  Jessyca Lewis, Corporate Director of Marketing.  In 1987, Good Neighbor Care was established as a small memory care facility in Springfield, Oregon. Eventually, it expanded its original campus and later acquired two more facilities. By 203, the firm oversaw accommodations for about 200 residents. Today, there are 48 communities with more than 2,700 units across the United States, with a strong presence in the Midwest. The company is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Locally, Good Neighbor Care has broken ground for a new 62-unit independent and assisted living community for seniors at 2700 S. 14th. When completed in April or May of 2009, the new community will offer spacious apartments with 10-foot ceilings, kitchenettes, private baths and wall-to-wall carpeting. Senior residents of the new building will also enjoy a fitness center with spa, cafe/ice cream parlor, a movie theater, an all-season porch and other amenities. The new community will provide 25 to 35 new jobs for the area.

     Peoria Logo, PO Box 115, Washington, IL 61571; (309) 339-5574; info@peorialogo.com  www.peorialogo.com; Greg Wilson, owner.  Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and on Saturday by appointment.  Peoria Logo offers professional design and marketing services at an affordable price. Otherwise known as POGO, Peoria Logo specializes in creative design of logos and marketing materials including brochures, newsletters, postcards, stationary, signage, binders, and folders. They also provide website design, print production, and a wide range of marketing services including TV, radio, and billboards.

     Good Deeds, LLC, Pekin, IL; (309) 353-7900; fax 353-7901; www.gooddeedshome.com  Ellen & John Denler, Manger/Owner;  Good Deeds is real estate investments. They buy houses and provide investment opportunities to individuals. They buy property Realtors can't sell or don't want to list. They buy pre-foreclosures and probate properties - ugly, weird or haunted.

     Recycling For Illinois, Inc. 309 Mechanic Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 642-6225; fax 642-6226. RFIPEO@gmail.com  www.retro-tech.org  Michael Hodge, Executive Director. RFI is a Pekin based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that meets the electronic recycling needs for much of Central Illinois. They accept donations of any and all electronics, computers, and related items, plus electrical items, office equipment and home appliances. Open 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. Saturday hours vary.

     Sunset Lanes, 3000 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 347-3196; fax 347-4508; sunsetlanes1@yahoo.com; James Keith/ President/Owner.  Open from 8:30am to 1:30am,Sunset Lanes is family recreation: bowling, laser tag, games, and pool.  The lounge/restaurant serves beverages, sandwiches, etc.

     Viola Musgrave, North Pekin, IL. Retired member.

     Avis Rent a Car, 1808 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-3004, fax 346-5119; avispekin@isp.com; www.avis.com; Bob Ogle, Unit Manager, Mark Hutchins, Agency Operator. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Avis Rent a Car offers leisure rentals, insurance replacement rentals and corporate rentals.

     E & S Communications, Inc., 343 Ann Eliza, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-0903; fax 642-6163.  Mike Sanders, President; Mike Eeten, Vice President. www.eandscomm.com.  Open Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  E & S Communications offers 2-way business / public service radio sales and service.  They can outfit emergency vehicles with lights and all equipment. They also offer radio repeater service and sound system installations.

     Care Solutions Home Health Care / Lake Manor, 2400 N. 8th, Pekin, IL 61554; (mailing address: 81 E. Queenwood, Morton, IL 61550). (309) 231-1404. Cindy Stedman, Community Coordinator; Araceli Lear, Care Solutions Owner. Lake Manor is a retirement community offering a full range of care services. Maintenance & worry free living for those who want to focus on family, leisure and activities. Care Solutions Home Health Care provides home care solutions in the comfort of your home. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.

     Hudson Motors, Inc., 425 Ann Eliza, Pekin, IL 61554, (309) 346-4267. hudsonmotors@ntslink.net  www.hudsonmotorsonline.com, Bret Gentry, President; Stan Hudson, VP; Patty Hudson, Office Manager.  Offering quality, affordable, pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs on the corner of 5th and Ann Eliza.

     Anytime Fitness, 2117 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554, (309) 346-3283. pekinil@anytimefitness.com  www.anytimefitness.com, Chris Evers, Owner. Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour adult, private, coed fitness center opening soon.

     Debbie Fornoff Interior Design & Draperies, Pekin, IL (309) 353-2608 Debbie Fornoff, owner; www.debbiefornoff.com. Debbie offers a complete line of decorating products & services including interior design and draperies. She is a Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas window coverings and is a certified installer.

     The Mattress Doctor, 2818 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554. (309) 353-1500.  Phil & Peg Neri, Owners. Open Monday-Thursday, 10-8; Friday & Saturday, 10-6; and Sunday, 11-4.  The Mattress Doctor is a specialty mattress and bedroom furniture retailer. They have the largest selection of pressure-relieving mattresses in Central Illinois. They offer a 30-day comfort exchange guarantee and same day delivery service. They also offer a special discount for chamber members and their family.

    Winpak Heat Seal Corporation, 1821 Riverway Drive, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 477-6600; fax 477-6699; www.winpak.com  Bruce Hoerr, Director of Operations. Winpak Heat Seal Corporation manufactures flexible and rigid packaging, including lidding, rollstock, and containers.

     Sharp Income Tax Service, 509 Ann Eliza, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 478-1040; Mary Jo Roberts, Local Rep; www.jacksonhewitt.com. Sharp Income Tax Service provides full service individual federal and state income tax preparation.  Open from 9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.

     The Gamers' Sanctuary, 1618 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL 61554, (309) 642-6224; thegamerssanctuary@yahoo.com; www.myspace.com/the_gamers_sanctuary; Alicia Elliott, Director of Operations. Open from 10:00am to 9:00pm with retail video games, consoles and accessories; tabletop RPG's; Collectible & non-collectible card games; tournaments, classes, and demonstration; and Private membership gaming rooms.

     Heavenly Delights, 2001 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554; (309) 346-2190, Wanda Daniels, owner; hdbbq1@hughes.net. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 9pm and serving authentic hickory smoked BBQ, German dinners, and home-made soups, breads, and desserts. Also full-service catering.

     Tri-County IAAP, Marquette Heights, IL  61554; (309) 477-6606, fax 477-6699; www.iaap-tricounty.org; Kristen Ritterbusch, IAAP treasurer.  The Tri-county IAAP is an administrative professionals group dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen field.