Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce
October 2016
Wauconda Wave
Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter
October
Chamber Events
10/4 Tuesday
7:15am-8:30am
Business Before Hours at
Wauconda Cafe

10/10 Monday
Board Meeting
at WACC

10/12 Wednesday
11:45am-1:15pm
Women In Business Council (WIBC)
at the Village of Wauconda
 

10/19 Thursday
8:00am - 9:00am
New Member Breakfast at
WACC

10/26 Wednesday
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Business After Hours (BAH)
at POSRG & TTSG

 
Visit the calendar on our website to register, for updates, and for more information.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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Member News
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Beginner and Intermediate Obedience Classes at Alden's Kennels.

Instagram for Business, Social Media Boot Camp, How to Effectively Use Live Streaming Social Media, and Boost Visibility using Google My Business at Think Big Go Local

Condell Fashion Show at Ivanhoe Country Club

Threads Boutique's 3rd Anniversary  


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2016 Annual Chamber
Diamond Sponsors

2017 Annual Chamber
Platinum Sponsors

A Look Back at September's Events


The weather was perfect for our 2016 Street Dance! People came early and stayed late. Fun was had by all ages.  Many thanks to the Village of Wauconda, the Wauconda Police Dept, the Wauconda Fire District, Wauconda Public Works, the Wauconda Park District, the Local Talent, the Vendors, the Sponsors, the Volunteers, and the Community for making Street Dance one of the most anticipated events in the Wauconda Area.





Some of our four legged friends joined us for the Women In Business Council luncheon at Gypsy Glen K-9 Castle.  The guests got a chance to run around and go for a swim in the lake while the ladies enjoyed their networking activities, some great food, and a tour of the kennel.


We had a great turnout for the Business After Hours hosted by Threads.  Threads served wonderful food by their neighbors Honey Hill Coffee Company and 1878 Legacy. Guests were able to network AND shop some great fashions.  Threads - they've got you covered. 






A great big thank you to the vendors and dedicated market fans who braved the windy, chilly, rainy fall Farmers' Market.  The kids really enjoyed pumpkin painting while folks shopped the mini market that lined the sidewalks.  We are really looking forward to the 2017 market year.  Thanks for your support and a huge thank you to our sponsors!  


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THE WAUCONDA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES OUR 
2016 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
In conjunction with the production of the
2017-2018 Community Guide
 
Now is the time to join the
Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce!

Current Chamber Members -
Send us your referrals for a chance to win
and get recognition!

Non-Members -
 Join now to be listed in the Community Guide
 and then, send us your referrals for a chance to win
and get more recognition!
 
All referring member businesses shall gain company exposure in the form of a mention in the weekly newsletter and on Facebook for each business they refer that becomes a paid member. 

New member businesses shall receive a listing in the Community Guide, a mention in the monthly newsletter, a mention on Facebook, and the same referral opportunities as existing members.

The winning member business shall receive:  An upgrade from the Classic Membership Tier to the Premium Membership Tier (a  $300 value).  In the event that the winning business is already an Advantage Member, they will be upgraded to the Premium Tier ($170 value) and have a remaining balance of $130. In the event the winning business is already a Premium Member they will have a $300 remaining balance.  Remaining balances are to be applied toward the advertising or sponsorship opportunity of their choice.

Chamber staff and volunteers will also be calling to verify your chamber profile information and asking for referrals as that time.  Feel free to respond to this email, log in, or call us to update all of your profile information to be sure it is correct for the Community Guide!



Please note that Debbie Harr from Novo Print USA,
608-444-1174  [email protected], will be the only one making contact with our members for advertising in our Community Guide.  Be aware that there are scammers out there who might try to convince you they represent the Chamber for another publication.

However, you may hear from some of our volunteers who are updating our database to be sure your records are current and tell you about our membership drive!

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bah
Our Business After Hours (BAH) are popular and well attended events. Members gather to socialize and network in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. A brief update of current activities and an introduction of new members takes place along with networking. These BAH mixers provide an excellent opportunity for the host business to showcase their goods and/ or services.; The host business provides refreshments.
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Wo men In Business Council (WIBC)
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October 12th, 2016
11:45-1:15

Luncheon
Hosted by Alise Homola, Village of Wauconda
at 
Village Hall 101 N. Main Street, Wauconda

Officer Keith Ringham and K9 Officer Varro from the Wauconda Police Department will perform a demonstration.






Business Before Hours (BBH)

Tuesday, October 4th
7:15am - 8:30am
at Wauconda Cafe


Chamber Members have the opportunity to network with others and to learn and share ideas to build their businesses. Business Before Hours (BBH) is an educational and networking forum that hosts breakfast meetings
once a month on the 1 st  Tuesday  The format is a casual round-table discussion sharing ideas and experiences on a specific topic  that will be beneficial to most businesses.  Members who are experts in the field of discussion are invited to speak and encouraged to attend to provide pertinent information.