Mokena Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Newsletter

WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2017
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Welcome our newest members to the Mokena Chamber 
of Commerce
Abe's Custom Car Care & Repair

CPW Truck Stuff

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors

Palos Builders

Fasteners Plus International

RJS Services

Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization LWABWO

GAAB Vacation Club

J C Penney

Millennium Title Group, Ltd.

URMI Salon

Jess Kleen Cleaning

Moving Services Inc.

School of Rock Mokena

Thrivent Financial

Newmark Construction, Inc.

Side Street American Tavern
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We now have Banner Applications available!  Submit your application before May 15!!
Join us at our upcoming Chamber events
   
April 26: Board of Director's Meeting, 6:15 p.m. at the Chamber Office. 

April 29: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Abe's Custom Car Care and Repair, 8515 W. 191st Street, Mokena. 12:30 p.m. Come out to celebrate their expansion at this rare weekend networking opportunity. 

May 11: Multi-Chamber Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Curtain Call Community Theatre, 11112 Front Street, Mokena. 5 to 7 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m. FREE networking event. 

May 15: Deadline to submit Banner Program application. More info in box below. 

May 17: Quarterly General Membership Meeting. 
8:15 to 9:15 a.m. program: "Making the Most of your Membership," presented by the Mokena Chamber of Commerce. Time: 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. open networking, photos. Location: Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th Street, Mokena. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend this great networking event, but please RSVP to the chamber office.

May 17: Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau "Annual National Tourism Day" Multi-Chamber Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. CSCVB offices, 2304 173rd Street, Lansing. Click here to view map of location.  For full event flyer, click here.  

May 24: Multi-Chamber "Chuck Wagon Rodeo BBQ" Business After Hours at Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group P.C., 11528 W. 183rd Place, Orland Park. 5 to 8 p.m. BBQ Brisket, beer, wine. Best Costume Awards. Special guest appearance by 95.5 FM radio station. Click here to view flyer for event.  FREE networking event. 
2017-2019 Street Light Banner Program
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It's time to participate in the Chamber's outstanding opportunity to advertise and promote your business! 

The 2017-2019 Street Light Banner Program is now underway. These bright, heavy-duty banners are available to advertise your business along with over 1,000 people each day viewing YOUR Business Banner on the streets of Mokena! The Banner Program is exclusively offered to Chamber Members Only.

Banners will be hung by the end of June and the pole your banner is displayed is randomly selected. 

The cost is remaining at $350 per banner and is due with your application for the two-year program (a great deal at only $175 per year). If you plan on investing additional marketing dollars in this highly successful program, we are offering 3 banners for $1,000.

Application form must be completed and returned with payment to the Chamber office by May 15.

Annual Chamber Golf Outing - June 14

Tired of the same old offerings all summer long? 
Join us on June 14, 2017 at The Sanctuary Golf Course for a new and exciting day of golf and fun! 

Your day of golf includes...
  Free Range Balls for Practice Beforehand
  Lunch at the turn and dinner at the Clubhouse
  Liquid refreshments all day (beverage carts)
  Golf Cart, Goodie Bag
  Raffle tickets for prizes (each golfer receives 20 tickets)
Betting holes, Specialty holes
  Two trips to Las Vegas will be awarded
  Silent auctions including lots of sports memorabilia
  Additional prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, etc.
  Open bar during Networking, Dinner, and Awards
 
 Register your foursome, or select which exciting sponsorship opportunity you would like to promote your business!


The 4th of July Parade is 3 months away!
4th of July Logo

Click on image to download application.



News from Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

Lincoln-Way email phishing scam resurfaces.

Lincoln-Way Central students help secure World Title in Irish Dancing.

Severe Weather Spotter Training Health and Safety Expo at Lincoln-Way West.

Lincoln-Way Central Football Team hosts Middle School Clinic

Lincoln-Way Central Music Department to perform Guys and Dolls.
 Fore! Upcoming Local Golf Outings
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June 24 at The Sanctuary
 
Is your organization hosting a Golf Outing? Email a PDF of your info to chamber@mokena.com to have it included here.

   
 Check out what's going on with your fellow members!
If you would like your information included below, we need your information as either a Word Document, PDF, or a website link by 2:30 p.m. on the Friday before the week you would like it included. Email information to chamber@mokena.com.


Earn Back-Scratch Chamber Cash!!
Do you want to earn $20 in Chamber Cash? The Mokena Chamber of Commerce is offering $20 in "Back-Scratch Cash" to any Chamber Member who refers a new business that joins the Mokena Chamber.
You are eligible for the reward for each new member you refer. Your Chamber Cash will be issued on a monthly basis and will be good towards most Chamber functions from events to membership dues! So get out there and start referring!!! 

($600 maximum to be earned in a calendar year). 
Melissa Fedora
Executive Director 
Mokena Chamber of Commerce 
19150 Wolf Road, Suite C
708-479-2468 (p) 
708-479-7144 (f)