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Batavia Chamber of Commerce Weekly Digest
March 14, 2016
Chairman's Circle
Welcome New Members!

Events This Week



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The Good Word
For the third year in a row, CHIP IN Batavia has teamed up with Zano Salon & Spa in Batavia to provide free prom dresses to low-income and homeless students who can not afford to purchase a dress on their own.

For more information and to donate to this cause, click here.
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Board Member Success Story

Alarm Detection Systems has been a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce for many years.  ADS is very active in the NFIB, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and several national industry groups. So belonging to the local chambers fits with our general understanding that with success comes the need to support the business community in general. Batavia was no exception. It was just a few short years ago that we learned the real value of the Batavia Chamber specifically...t o read the rest of Kim's success story and other stories, click here.
Web Tip of the Week
Help show your appreciation for your fellow Chamber members by offering a special member to member deal!  This is an excellent way to showcase your business and your product or service by inviting other members to visit for a special promotion. To post a member to member deal, log in to your member account or contact Lindsey Williams at the Chamber office.
Net-Working It!
March 16, 4-6 PM
Wilson Street Tavern, Batavia

Net-Working It! is a well attended "end of the work day" free and open networking event designed to help participants make new business contacts, develop potential new customers, and build exposure for their businesses. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.  This month's Net-Working It! is sponsored by More Than Mugs! 

Interested in sponsoring a future Net-Working It? Sponsorships are available for $250.

For more information, click here!
Eggs Benefit
March 22, 8-9:30 AM
Enticing Cuisine, Batavia

Join us for breakfast as we welcome new Chamber members, network, and highlight the benefits that come with your Chamber membership. This is an excellent refresher for all members too!

This event is included in your chamber membership, but you do need to register to attend. To register, click here.
Just Announced: BCU "Small Business Jumpstart"
March 23, April 27, and May 25

For Spring 2016, Batavia Chamber University, BCU, presents an exclusive "Small Business
Jumpstart". This is an opportunity to really get to the root of your personal and business  objectives and grow or nourish your business. Participants will take the three-part series as a  group. Peer coaching will be encouraged throughout the course for participants to help and lean  on each other. Each session will address a specific topic, challenges related to that topic, and  participants will receive the tools to become more effective. The courses are designed to evolve  with the needs of the group.

For more information and registration, click here
Workshop for Success
March 30, 2016,  8AM - 1PM
Comfort Inn and Suites, Geneva

Develop your power tools for success in this groundbreaking workshop with internationally known speaker, Mary Kay Slowikowski.

Click here for more information and registration.
Save The Date-2016 Golf Outing
Eagle Brook Country Club
June 6, 2016

One of the biggest chamber events of the year, our 42nd Annual Golf Outing! Start gathering your group now!  

For more information, click here.