July 2016 Newsletter 
  
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Greetings Chamber Members:

All the votes are in and counted and we won!!!  The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber has been awarded the Best Chamber of Commerce for 2016 by thousands of readers of Make It Better magazine. The Chamber is honored and humbled by this recognition.  Thanks so much for your commitment in supporting our Chamber and for casting your votes.  The award reflects the quality and integrity of our membership. We have great years ahead and we look forward to sharing that experience with you all.  Thanks again!!!
 
At this time every year the villages of Winnetka and Northfield transform into ONE MAGNIFICANT retail shopping and informational extravaganza.  The North Shore's Premier, two day shopping experience begins on Friday July 15 and runs through Saturday July 16, 9am to 5pm, rain or shine.  The 2016 Sidewalk sale will highlight our outstanding business community and the our exceptional retail members.
 
This year Northfield shops will begin their Sidewalk Sale...read Terry's letter in its entirety

Terry DasonTerry Dason
Executive Director | Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
( 847) 446 - 4451  
  
2016 WNCC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SIDEWALK SALE
Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16
Click on the link below to download an application
Please Call the office to volunteer to help this weekend...847-446-4451
The Sale in NORTHFIELD begins Wednesday, July 13
2016 LET LOOSE ON LINCOLN--A BLOCK PARTY
Live Music, Food Trucks, Wine and Craft Beer
ALL ON LINCOLN AVE SOUTH OF ELM STREET!!!
We are in need of volunteers this evening, please call the office if you are available to help...(8470 446-4451
MONTHLY WNCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, July 12, 7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln, Winnetka
All Chamber Members welcome to attend!
BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST
Sponsored by Chamber Member of the Month
Electronic Merchants
Marty Adelberg
Wednesday, July 20, 7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka,IL.
WNCC SUMMER BBQ
CoHosts: Raynor Door Company, Hofherr Meat Company and 
The Northfield Park District 
Thursday, July 28, 5:00-7:00pm
Northfield Park District, 401 Wagner Road, Northfield
see their newly rennovated facility!!!
THE 39th NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET
Showcase your Business at the Northfield Farmers' Market
If you would like to sign your business up to use the Chamber tent for a date this summer, as a WNCC member, you are entitled to use it at no cost for one week.
To reserve your date, call Jacquie at the WNCC office, 847-446-4451
FUELFED COFFEE & CLASSICS
Sunday, July 31, 9:00-1:00am
and the last Sunday of every Month through October 20!
Corner of Lincoln and Elm Street, Winnetka, IL
VILLAGE OF NORTHFIELD
OFFERS FREE RAIN BARREL PROGRAM
Order your free rain barrels and learn more about the program 
or contact [email protected]
TRAVEL WITH THE WNCC
VISIT THAILAND AND HONG KONG WITH THE WNCC!!!
10 day trip departing September 15, 2016
Airfare, hotels, guided tours, breakfasts, transfers,and taxes included!!!
Registration deadline and full payment due July 15

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10 DAYS IN CUBA!
10 day trip departing October 19, 2016
Airfare, hotels, guided tours, breakfasts, transfers,and taxes included!!!
Registration deadline and full payment due August 1

TASTE OF GOOD GRAPES--TO BENEFIT THE FLOURED APRON
Saturday, July 30, 6:00-9:00pm, Good Grapes, 821 Chestnut, WInnetka
Wine and craft beer tasting, bites provided by Taste on Chestnut
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS AT MRS. GREEN'S MARKET
Wednesdays, 11am-6pm
Mrs Green's Market Natural Market, 925 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
TASTE ON CHESTNUT 
OFFERS  GARDEN TO TABLE SUMMER COOKING SERIES
Wednesday, July 27, 5:00-7:00pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT WOMEN'S EXCHANGE 
Spring and Summer 2016
to see a detailed description of all of the Women's Exchange programs scheduled for Spring and Summer.
THE WINNETKA-NORTHFIELD ROTARY
meets Thursdays, 12:15pm, Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL.
WHAT'S PLAYING AT THE WRITERS' THEATER THIS MONTH
321 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL.
KIOSKS AVAILABLE
We are accepting bookings for both the West Elm and Hubbard Woods Kiosks for 2016, call Jacquie at (847) 446-4451
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
The WNCC Social media presence is growing!!!
Have you logged onto facebook pages and checked out the latest post from both the Winnetka-Northfield Chamberr and Northfield Farmers' Market.
Our presence on Facebook and Twitter has greatly increased in the past year.  "Like" them both and you won't have to wait for our eblasts-newsletters to know what is happening in the WNCC world.
WNCC MEMBERS IN THE NEWS   
 CLICK HERE to be directed to the Community News Section of the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Website.  You can read about our members in the news and news from our members!
If there is Community News you would like to have included on the website, please use the link to the Community News submission form which is provided on the website or send an email to: [email protected]
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT A GLANCE

  WNCC Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 7:30-9:00am, The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL.
2016 Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale, Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, 9:00am-5:00pm, throughout Winnetka and Northfield, IL.
Let Loose on Lincoln--A Block Party, Saturday, July 16, 3:00-10:30pm, Lincoln Avenue, South of Elm Street, Winnetka, IL.
Business for Breakfast , Member of the Month, Electronic Merchants, Wednesday, July 20,   7:30--9:00am, The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL.
WNCC SUMMER BBQ--Hosts:  Northfield Park District, Hofherr Meat Company and Raynor Door Company, Thursday, July 28, 5:00-7:00pm, Northfield Park District,401 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL.
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