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Batavia Chamber of Commerce Weekly Digest
January 9, 2017
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Events This Week
Free Memory Loss Support Group for Caregivers

Fox Valley Youth Orchestra Auditions
The Good Word
There are so many wonderful organizations dedicated to making the tri-cities a great place to live, work and play, and many could not operate without the help of people like you! The Batavia Park District will showcase those local resources on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St. at a Community Resource Expo.
Stop by the Community Resource Expo to chat with representatives from local groups to find out how you can get involved and donate your time, expertise or resources. For more information, click here.
Special Note
Registration for BPS101 Kindergarten Preview is Open
Scheduled on Thurs., March 2, 2017, Kindergarten Preview is a one-hour session for children entering kindergarten in fall 2017 (must be turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2017). The session is an opportunity for teachers to observe a sample of a child's fine-motor, cognitive, speech, and language skills and to start the BPS101 enrollment process. To register your child for Kindergarten Preview, please click here.
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Inspire Awards
January 27, 2017,  6-9 PM
* NEW LOCATION * MARMION ABBEY FARMS!
After Party at Crosstown Pub 

Please join us for our annual Inspire Awards and help us honor the 2016 Citizens of the Year and the 2016 Ole Award Winners.  What is an Ole Award? Find out here. Celebrate with us, network, enjoy a night out with heavy appetizers, a cash bar and entertainment. We will also have a great silent auction and our popular wine pull! You can reserve your place  here.

Interested in sponsoring this event or donating a silent auction prize and gaining exposure to OVER 200 attendees including community members and business leaders? We have a number of fantastic opportunities available, click here or contact Lindsey Williams.  

Net-Working It!
January 18, 4-6 PM, Aliano's Ristorante

Net-Working It! is back!  Join us at Aliano's Ristorante for complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, free and open networking, and our popular 50-50 cash raffle!  There is no RSVP required, hope to see you there!  For more information , click here .
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Update Luncheon
January 19, 11:30 - 1:30 PM, Eagle Brook Country Club

Join Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles Chambers for an informative luncheon with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Speaker Benjamin J. Brockschmidt will present on the Impact of Ongoing Budget Impasse on Businesses Legislative Session 2017 and the Impact of Changes in the Federal Level to Illinois and How that Could Impact Springfield. For more information and to register, click here.
Golf Outing Committee

Help us plan the 2017 Batavia Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing.  We are looking for volunteers to serve on our golf outing committee.  If you would like to volunteer or would like more information, please contact Lindsey Williams .
Batavia Women in Business Prepaid Luncheon Program

Back for 2017, we are offering the prepaid Batavia Women in Business luncheon card for $115.  We have a fantastic lineup of speakers and presenters for 2017. It's the perfect time to buy a prepaid luncheon card and SAVE!  Purchase before December 28 and save $35 off the regular price of luncheons for the year. That's one free luncheon and an extra $10 savings!  To purchase, contact Lindsey Williams.