River Valley Metro Awards 5,000,000th Customer

 
Robert Hoffmann, Managing Director of the River Valley Metro seen shaking the hand of Erica Dennis, the 5,000,000th customer that the River Valley Metro has served since the transit service began in 1997.  The winner was awarded a year-long ride pass, as well as a guitar comuter game.

Glenn Shepard Seminar, A Valuable Experience



(Left) Glenn discusses with Chamber members and visitor how to correctly handly divisive employees. (Right) Glenn is awarded the Chamber key, for an outstanding seminar enjoyed by 50 individuals. From left to right, Chamber President David Hinderliter, Glenn Shepard and VP of Government Affairs Andrew Ollis.  Photos taken by Patti Duffy

 Senator Hutchinson (IL-40) Talks Taxes and Revenue
with Chamber Membership

(Photo Taken by Andrew Ollis)
Senator Toi Hutchinson joined members of the chamber and other local officials to discuss issues ranging from the RTA - Kankakee tax lawsuit to the third airport project.
Picture from left to right: Jennifer Mussman, The Office of Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-11); State Senator Toi Hutchinson (IL-40); and Glenn Nixon, Kankakee County Board.

Love's Celebrates New Store, New Opportunities in Kankakee;
Donates to Local Schools

Photo taken by Robert Hoffmann, 1/10/12
(On Left)Pictured from right to left: Brian Rose, Andrew Ollis, Brad Reignnier, David Hinderliter, Mayor of Kankakee Nina Epstein, Colleen Legge, Steve Roberton, Jeff Ashcraft, Jason Reeves, Todd Perzee, Kieth Taggart, Cub Sorensen
Mayor Nina Epstein cuts ribbon in honor of the new Kankakee Love's Travel and Country Store.

(On Right) Picture from left to right: Colleen Legge, School District 111 Superintendant; Brian Rose, Love's Travel and Country Stores Manager.
Love's Mangaer Brian Rose presents School District 111 Superintendant with a donation for King School in Kankakee on behalf of Love's.

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