Save Your Receipts from July 1-Aug. 1 for a Chance to Win One of Three Awesome Prizes!
Monroe County-The Monroe County Economic Development Council (MCEDC) is pleased to announce the Blue, Red and White Ribbon winners in the Think Monroe County First (TMCF) POWER MONTH drawing held Sunday evening at the close of the Monroe County Fair. Consumers brought in more than $335,000 in receipts during the Fair week event.
Jennifer Rethwisch of Wartburg won the Blue Ribbon prize, valued at more than $8,000 from more than 70 Monroe County businesses. Rethwisch won the top prize after submitting 13 entries. Visit www.thinkmonroecountyfirst.com for a complete list of businesses and the prizes.
“I do three-fourths of my shopping in Monroe County because I think it’s very important to keep it local. I’m very elated and thankful that I won especially since the guy in front of me had about 300 entries. I didn’t think I had a chance, but one of the Think Monroe County First workers reminded me that it only takes one to win.”
John and Alice Kuehn of New Athens are the recipients of the Red Ribbon prize, a $1,000 gift certificate to The Market Place in Columbia. The Kuehns’ entries were based on the purchase of a new car made in Monroe County in July.
Gay Lea Mund-Roush of Waterloo won the White Ribbon prize, a Craftsman 6.75 ft/lbs. torque 4-in-1 Briggs and Stratton Yard Vacuum valued at $750 from Sears in Waterloo. Mund-Roush, like Rethwisch, won on the submission of 13 entries.
Local consumers were allowed one chance in the drawing for every $100 of receipts they presented for purchases made in Monroe County. The receipts had to be dated from July 1 until 8 p.m. closing night of the fair.
“This was our second year for the drawing, and we feel it was once again a great success. The TMCF committee decided to have three prizes instead of just one for our second year and we were excited that our local business community stepped up to the plate and made sure all of the prizes were valuable,” said Nora Feuquay, U of I Extension-Monroe County, Community and Economic Development Educator.
“The POWER MONTH event was designed to reward local consumers for their purchases within Monroe County and to bolster the local economy during the month of July, and I think by bringing in more than $335,000 in receipts we achieved our goal,” added Feuquay. “It’s an important part of increasing and sustaining public awareness on how important it is to every resident of Monroe County to keep our local dollars local.”
Shannon Zarek, MCEDC member and part of the Think Monroe County First committee, said consumers and the local businesses should feel proud that in this economy Monroe County is faring better than some of our surrounding counties in sales tax revenues. “I think that in large part, that is thanks to the Think Monroe County First program that strives to keep the shop/spend local message on our consumers’ minds. We thank all of the local businesses that support TMCF.”
For more information on the Think Monroe County First program or the Monroe County Economic Development Council, visit their websites at www.thinkmonroecountyfirst.com and www.monroecountyedg.org or contact Nora Feuquay at 618-939-8681, ext. 309 or nfeuquay@illinois.edu.
Think Monroe County First Power Month 2010- A Chance to Win One of Three Great Prizes
BLUE RIBBON PRIZE-made up of a variety of prizes from our local businesses. Watch below as this list grows!!! Currently worth, almost $8,000!
RED RIBBON PRIZE-The Market Place, Columbia-$1,000 gift certificate to the store
WHITE RIBBON PRIZE-Sears of Waterloo, Craftsman 6.75ft./lbs. torque 4 in 1 Briggs and Stratton Yard Vacuum valued at $749.99
BLUE RIBBON PRIZES:
-A Touch of Class Detailing, Columbia-complete detail, handwash and wax-interior
-A World of Difference, Waterloo-$25 gift certificate
-Acorns Golf Links, Waterloo-2 rounds of 18-holes with cart
-Action Graphics & Signs, Waterloo-Choice of 1 custom "view through" window graphic or 2 22x28 digital photo enlargements mounted on foam core
-Agnes Ross, Columbia-60-hour candle and mini bar of triple milled soap
-Allegra Marketing and Print Services, Columbia-2 20" by 30" digital photo enlargements on foam board with black poster framing
-Al's Automotive Supply, Waterloo-Car Care Basket
-Angel's Day Spa, Columbia-1 Free manicure
-Annbriar Golf Course, Waterloo-$50 gift certificate to their restaurant
-Audio Video Concepts, Columbia-Universal remote
-Bea's Bites, Waterloo-gift certificate for 4 bags of pet beef jerky treats
-Brownwaterdogs, Waterloo-Up to 10 days boarding for a medium-large dog
-Charlie's CARSTAR, Columbia-VIP car wash
-Clark's Country Oaks, Waterloo-An Amish-made, maintenance-free outdoor poly end table
-Columbia Firestone-4-wheel alignment (good on most vehicles, parts/labor extra)
-Columbia Market, Columbia-3 bottles of wine
-Columbia National Bank, Columbia-$100 Savings Bond
-Corner George Inn Bed and Breakfast, Maeystown-1 night stay in the Roever Room
-CPR Plus, Waterloo-$25 gift certificate to J Fires' Market Bistro, Waterloo
-Curtis Jewelers, Columbia-$50 gift certificate
-Curves, Columbia-1 month free (new members only)
-Dairy Queen, Columbia- 1 ice cream cake
-Dear Diva Desserts, Columbia-9 inch Celebration Layer Cake
-Echoes of the Past Antiques, Waterloo-$20 gift certificate
-Elements Off Main, Columbia-$50 gift certificate
-Evalina's Antique Cafe, Columbia-$50 gift certificate
-Final Touch, Columbia-Free interior design consultation and 22oz Tyler Candle
-First National Bank of Waterloo-$100 Visa gift card
-Flooring Interiors, Columbia-1 area rug
-The Flower Company, Columbia- 1 Flower Club
-Gateway Restaurant Supply, Valmeyer-4 cu. ft. refrigerator type wine cooler
-Glazy Daze Pottery, Columbia- $20 gift certificate
-Harres Home Furnishings & Appliances, Columbia-$400 Lane Recliner
-Harrisonville Telephone Company-Vtech cordless phone system
-Hill Monument Company, Columbia-$100 off a purchase of $500
-Human Support Services, Waterloo-6 coupons for rootbeer floats or nachos at Waterloo Homecoming, 1 ticket to Valentine's Day "Elvis" Show at the Falls
-Illini Pediatrics, Joseph E. Cangas, M.D., Columbia-Fleece Illini Pediatrics jacket
-IMO's Pizza, Waterloo-2, $20 gift certificates
-IPM Insurance Planning & Management, Waterloo-$20 in free sub sandwiches from local restaurants
-JLP Homes, Waterloo-$35 gift certificate to J Fires' Market Bistro in Waterloo
-K&D Printing, Waterloo-$50 gift certificate to Rooster Hill Farm & Gift Emporium
-Kevin Devine, DMD, Columbia-Professional teeth whitening
-Linnemann Lawn & Landscaping, Waterloo-2 yards of hardwood mulch, delivered
-Logos 'N Stitches, Waterloo-$50 gift certificate
-Memory Lane Gifts and Floral, Columbia-1 silk flower arrangement
-Metzger Equipment Co., Waterloo-Case IH wood perpetual calendar
-Midland States Bank, Waterloo-2 U.S. minted Illinois quarter sets (uncirculated)
-Mokka Kaffeehaus, Columbia-Gooey butter cake of the month for a year
-Monroe County Electric Cooperative, Waterloo-Co-op grab bag of prizes
-Monroe County Independent, Columbia-1-year subscription
-Monroe Physical Therapy & Sports Med, Columbia-1 month of free tanning
-New Creations, Waterloo-$50 in custom apparel/signs or embroidery
-Our House Cafe, Columbia-$20 gift certificate
-Quality Collision, Inc., Columbia-1 complete vehicle detail
-Quality Towing, Inc., Columbia-1 tow or service call
-Reiniger Jewelry, Waterloo- Gift certificate for jewelry inspection and appraisal
-Republic Times, Waterloo-1 year subscription
-Roosters Health Food, Columbia-$50 gift certificate
-Sandra's Art Depot/Studio/Gallery, Columbia-$40 free painting class
-Schneider's Quality Meats, Waterloo-$30 gift certificate
-Secure One Self, Waterloo-Basic Security System & 3 months monitoring
-Shady Creek Nursery, Columbia-$50 gift certificate
-SOS-Strategic Organizational Solutions, Waterloo-3 hours of organizing important paperwork
-State Bank of Waterloo-4 Gateway Grizzlies Tickets (available dates)
-Summit Sign and Graphics, Columbia-Graphic banner
-Sylvan Learning Center, Waterloo-36-hour scholarship, includes free assessment and 36 hours of instruction
-Tiny's Restaurant, Columbia-$25 gift certificate
-Trost Plastics, Columbia-A vinyl flower box
-Vida Verde Studio Salon & Boutique, Columbia-$100 gift certificate (services only)
-Wagner Photography, Columbia-local location session and 11x14
-Waterloo Country Club-4 rounds of golf with cart
-Waterloo Feed & Pet Supply, Waterloo-10 free self dog washes
-Waterloo Lumber Company, Waterloo-$25 gift certificate
-Wm Nobbe and Co. Inc., Waterloo-BGE 61 handheld electric blower
-Yoga in Columbia- 10 Free Yoga classes
-YMCA Monroe County/HTC Center, Columbia-TBD
