The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce has some announcements regarding new board members and a new president. Jenifer Franklin has served for one year as the Board President and is now passing the torch to Mike Assalley, of Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville. Assalley will now hold the two-year term but Franklin will be helping for a smooth transition.

Linda Allen is the Executive Director for the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce and is pleased with the time served from once Board President, Jenifer Franklin. Allen says Franklin was an amazing leader.

Franklin served on the board since 2017 before moving to her position as president. Linda Allen and the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce thank Jenifer Franklin for her service over the last year.

This Friday, July 7th is the Taylorville Car Cruise. Events like the Car Cruise provide valuable business opportunities for the shops around Taylorville Square. Allen notes that these businesses will have their doors open and are ready to welcome local citizens and newcomers into their establishments.

Taylorville will be hosting the traveling music festival, Tailgates N’ Tallboys July 27-29. The chamber is looking forward to the festival as music lovers far and wide will come to Taylorville to experience a weekend of county music.

An all-new opportunity will be making its way to Taylorville. A job fair by Caterpillar Incorporated will have all the necessary steps for new employment. The job fair date is TBD but will be located at the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce building, new avenues for employment can be explored.

The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce gives local and surrounding communities many things to be excited about all year. With the Christian County Fair right around the corner, the chamber is staying prepared for any challenges and opportunities that come their way.

Linda Allen appeared on the WTIM Morning Show as a guest.