BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20190126T230000Z DTEND:20190127T030000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2019 - Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of its members on Saturday\, January 26\, 2019 with the presentation of the 10th annual Business Excellence Awards. \n\n \n\nJudged and selected by chamber executives from across our state\, the winners of these prestigious awards honor member businesses\, agencies\, and individuals that have shown outstanding performance\, quality customer service and business distinctiveness in six categories: New and Emerging Business Excellence\, Micro Business Excellence\, Small Business Excellence\, Large Business Excellence\, Nonprofit Excellence\, and Legacy of Excellence. \n\n\n\nThe dinner menu is as follows\; \n\nSalad\n\nRadicchio Spinach Salad with Mandarin Orange Supremes\, Currants\, and Candied Pecans.\n\nPaired with Green Goddess and Spice Blood Orange dressings. \n\nMain Entree'\n\nTenderloin A Poivre finished with Four Peppercorns and Brandy Demi Glaze.\n\nYukon Gold Roasted Mashed Potatoes\n\nMixed Vegetables\n\nDessert\n\nButter Cookie Cake that has layers of Vanilla Cake\n\nsurrounded by Smooth Blankets of Butter Cookie Cream Icing and Caramel. \n\n\n\nNotify the Chamber office as soon as possible regarding any special dietary requests. \n\nVegetarian\, vegan\, gluten free\, etc. can easily be arranged providing we are informed by Wednesday\, January 16\, 2019.\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Traci Andracke at traci@mcleancochamber.org or 309-829-1183 for more information. \n\n\n\nPlease read and share the following important information with all of your guests:\n\n\n EVENT TIMELINE: 5:00pm - 6:30pm (Cocktail Reception) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Dinner & Awards Ceremony) \n DRESS SUGGESTION: Black Tie is suggested. \n SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS: Notify the Chamber office as soon as possible regarding any special dietary requests - 829-6344 - vegetarian\, vegan\, gluten free\, etc. can easily be arranged providing we are informed by Wednesday\, January 16\, 2019.\n SPECIAL SEATING REQUESTS: The GALA is an 'assigned seating' event. All efforts will be made to accommodate your groups at the same table or nearby tables. However\, we ask that you let us know by Wednesday\, January 16\, 2019 any specific seating requests.\n HOTEL ROOM DISCOUNT: The Doubletree has offered a discounted rate of $95/night for all guests wishing to stay overnight. Please call 309-664-6446 to make your reservations and mention that you are a GALA guest to receive the special rate. \n TUXEDO RENTAL DISCOUNT: Seno Formalwear in Eastland Mall has offered a generous 20% discount for all GALA attendees for their formalwear needs. They have vests\, bowties\, and other accessories for sale as well as tuxedo rentals starting at $79.95 for a complete tuxedo with vest. Be sure to mention that you are attending the GALA to receive the discount. Measurements should be made by Jan 17th to avoid rush charges. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The \;McLean County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate \;the contributions and accomplishments of its members on Saturday\, January 26\, 2019 \;with the \;presentation of the 10th annual \;Business Excellence Awards. \;
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\n\nJudged and selected by chamber executives from across our state\, the winners of these prestigious awards honor member businesses\, agencies\, and individuals that have shown outstanding performance\, quality customer service and business distinctiveness in six categories: \; New and Emerging Business Excellence\, Micro Business Excellence\, Small Business Excellence\, Large Business Excellence\, Nonprofit Excellence\, and Legacy of Excellence. \;
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\nThe dinner menu is as follows\; \;
\nSalad
\nRadicchio Spinach Salad with Mandarin Orange Supremes\, Currants\, and Candied Pecans.
\nPaired with Green Goddess and Spice Blood Orange dressings. \;
\nMain Entree'\;
\nTenderloin A Poivre finished with Four Peppercorns and Brandy Demi Glaze.
\nYukon Gold Roasted Mashed Potatoes
\nMixed Vegetables
\nDessert
\nButter Cookie Cake that has layers of Vanilla Cake
\nsurrounded by Smooth Blankets of Butter Cookie Cream Icing and Caramel. \;
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\nNotify the Chamber office as soon as possible regarding any special dietary requests. \;
\nVegetarian\, vegan\, gluten free\, etc. can easily be arranged providing we are informed by Wednesday\, January 16\, 2019.