Calendar of Events - Morton Chamber of Commerce
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2024 Guidebook Ads
3/4/2024 - 6/14/2024
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2024 Annual Golf Outing Sponsor Registration
5/20/2024 - 5/20/2024
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2024 Morton Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
5/20/2024
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58th Annual Morton Pumpkin Art Craft Market Application
9/13/2024 - 9/14/2024
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Events in the month of April 2022
DateEvent
4/1/2022
Morton Knights of Columbus 
616 W. David Street, Morton

5:30pm - 8:00pm (or until food runs out)

Enjoy all you can eat: fried and baked walleye, applesauce, bread, baked potatoes, baked beans, french fries, and Pops' out-of-this-world coleslaw!

Buffet prices are: $12 per adult, $10 for Senior Citizen, $6 for children age 6-12, free buffet for children 5 years old and under with paid adult! Hot dog or corn dog plate for $3!

If catfish is more your style, we offer traditional fried catfish and Peppermill's baked catfish dinner, each for $15! (potential wait for catfish, but worth it!)

No phone-in orders.

Catholic Heart Work Camp will have Bake Sales every Friday to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Questions? Call John at 309-840-3206 or the Knights of Columbus Hall at 309-263-1211.

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4/5/2022
The mission of Leadership Morton is to develop business and community leaders by cultivating skills, awareness. and engagement through intentional learning experiences for the continual betterment of the Village of Morton and our employers.  

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4/5/2022
Review session of Chamber membership benefits and sommunity engagement.

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4/6/2022
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4/8/2022
Morton Knights of Columbus 
616 W. David Street, Morton

5:30pm - 8:00pm (or until food runs out)

Enjoy all you can eat: fried and baked walleye, applesauce, bread, baked potatoes, baked beans, french fries, and Pops' out-of-this-world coleslaw!

Buffet prices are: $12 per adult, $10 for Senior Citizen, $6 for children age 6-12, free buffet for children 5 years old and under with paid adult! Hot dog or corn dog plate for $3!

If catfish is more your style, we offer traditional fried catfish and Peppermill's baked catfish dinner, each for $15! (potential wait for catfish, but worth it!)

No phone-in orders.

Catholic Heart Work Camp will have Bake Sales every Friday to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Questions? Call John at 309-840-3206 or the Knights of Columbus Hall at 309-263-1211.

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4/12/2022
The mission of Leadership Morton is to develop business and community leaders by cultivating skills, awareness. and engagement through intentional learning experiences for the continual betterment of the Village of Morton and our employers.  

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4/13/2022
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more!  These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation containing the link to the workshop.

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4/15/2022
 -4/18/2022

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4/15/2022
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4/15/2022
Morton Knights of Columbus 
616 W. David Street, Morton

5:30pm - 8:00pm (or until food runs out)

Enjoy all you can eat: fried and baked walleye, applesauce, bread, baked potatoes, baked beans, french fries, and Pops' out-of-this-world coleslaw!

Buffet prices are: $12 per adult, $10 for Senior Citizen, $6 for children age 6-12, free buffet for children 5 years old and under with paid adult! Hot dog or corn dog plate for $3!

If catfish is more your style, we offer traditional fried catfish and Peppermill's baked catfish dinner, each for $15! (potential wait for catfish, but worth it!)

No phone-in orders.

Catholic Heart Work Camp will have Bake Sales every Friday to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Questions? Call John at 309-840-3206 or the Knights of Columbus Hall at 309-263-1211.

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4/20/2022
Each year, the Morton Chamber of Commerce holds the Morton Forecast.  This event gives the community a chance to hear updates from all local governing bodies including  The Village of Morton, Mort Park District, Morton Public Library, School District  #709, as well as the Morton Economic Develop Council and Morton Chamber of Commerce.  This event is held in the morning and breakfast is provided with the purchase of your ticket.

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4/20/2022
Each year, the Morton Chamber of Commerce holds the Morton Forecast. This event gives the community a chance to hear updates from all local governing bodies including The Village of Morton, Morton Park District, Morton Public Library, School District #709, as well as the Morton Economic Development Council  & Morton Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, April 20 
Comfort Inn & Suites (201 E Ashland, Morton)
7:00am - Welcome & Breakfast 
7:15am - Program

Event is sponsored by Justin Ferrill - Coldwell Banker Commercial. 

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4/22/2022
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by keeping Morton clean and green!

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4/22/2022
Join us for an evening of art, music, shopping and dining! This family friendly even has something fun for everyone!

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4/25/2022
Do you had a novel idea, but can’t find “start here” on the map of the entrepreneurial ecosystem?  Are you worried about properly protecting your idea?  You have come to the right place! The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University will help you MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE.  We will help you get your future business from idea to action!  We will cover first steps, how to seek help, and items to consider when seeking intellectual property protection.
 
Who should attend:
  • New entrepreneurs
  • Those striving to formalize their side hustle
  • Those with Big Ideas, but stuck at the start of their journey
  • People/businesses interested in trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets
 
Advantages to attendees:
  • First steps in commercializing an idea
  • Where to find help with starting a business
  • First steps of seeking intellectual property protection
  • Build confidence on making the right first move of a new venture
 
Our Speakers:
 
Eric Sampson is the Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University, Eric advises individuals who want to start a business or expand existing businesses. Areas of assistance include developing business and marketing plans, financial projections, business formation issues, and obtaining financing. He will also assist owners and managers of existing small businesses to identify solutions to business related problems to expand and diversify their sales.
 
Eric has a diverse background in finance, technical development, marketing, and real estate and investment management. He previously served as the CFO and Chief Trading Officer of Edgewater Trading, Inc. His areas of interest include supporting entrepreneurs and local small business owners toward capital funding options, market expansion and improved profitability, and supporting growth, hiring and competitiveness through innovation and effective strategies.
 
Eric received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bradley University. He is an organizer of 1 Million Cups, the host of various entrepreneurship and start-up networking events in Peoria.
Mike Stubbs, Director of Technology Commercialization within the Illinois SBDC, helps companies navigate the convergence of business and technology to meet the evolving needs and wants of customers. This includes providing support in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing technology commercialization projects that lead to innovative products and services. Mike has extensive experience in assisting clients with the financial and economic implications of intellectual property - including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
 
Throughout his career, he has pursued opportunities with a focus on innovation. Prior to joining Bradley University, Mike was a Managing Director of FTI Consulting, Inc.’s Intellectual Property practice in Chicago, IL. His eight years of experience at FTI centered on assisting large companies and universities with intellectual property engagements, including valuing patents and other intellectual property.
 
Mr. Stubbs has had the unique opportunity of working on intellectual property matters for which FTI was retained by entities including Apple, Adobe, Stryker, Gilead, University of California-Davis, and the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Throughout this experience, he has assisted companies in the medical device, pharmaceutical, agriculture, handheld device, consumer electronics, and automotive industries, among others. Prior to FTI Consulting, Mr. Stubbs was employed by Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP in Chicago, IL.
 
Mike is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in Illinois. He is deemed Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, specialized in Business and Intellectual Property Damages (MAFF) issued by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). He received his Master of Accounting Science and his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the Gies College of Business at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mr. Stubbs was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and is proud to call Central Illinois his home.

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4/25/2022
 -4/27/2022

RHMA Small-Town Pastors' Conference

Theme will be "Clear Vision
April 25 - 27, 2022

Speakers will be:  D.A. Carson - Monday Night, Bill Allison - Tuesday Night and Lee Eclov - Wednesday Night


 

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4/27/2022
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more!  These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation containing the link to the workshop.

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