Chairman's Circle Members
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Happenings in and around the Chamber!
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
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Veterans Day Tribute to Our Members
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On this Veterans Day, we sincerely thank all who’ve served or are serving in the United States military. Most of us have family members or friends who have served or are in military service currently. Last week, we asked our membership if they were veterans. We had some replies, although we are certain we have other Chamber members who are veterans. Please join us in gratefully acknowledging the service of these Batavia Chamber of Commerce members and representatives:
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- Christopher Aiston, C.C. Aiston Consulting, Ltd.: Army 1982 – 1989; 3 years active, 4 years National Guard/Reserves
- Tammy Caltagirone, District Manager, State Representative Karina Villa’s office: USAF, 1984 – 1988
- William Cook, Veterans Resource Exchange, Army 1968 – 1970, Vietnam Deployment
- Sal Dazzo, Gun Barrel Coffee
- Pete Donat, Donat & Donat, P.C.: Army, 1969 - 1971
- Richard Frielink, president of Data-Link Associates, Inc.: Air Force, 1962 - 1966
- Caroline Olinger, Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley: US Navy: 1984 – 2013
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- Scott Olinger, Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley: USMC 1983 - 2004
- Bob Peterson, president of Batavia Historical Society: Army, March 1953- March 1955
- Rob Sara, Controlled F.O.R.C.E.: U.S. Marine Corps; 1995 – 2004
- Tim Sullivan, Neighbors Magazines: US Army, 1969-1970, Infantry & Signal Corps, one year deployment to Vietnam
- Mark Taylor, Clearview Sales Solutions: Army & Army National Guard, 1982 – 1990
- John Zecca, environmental manager at Northwestern Delnor Health & Fitness Center: Army: 1966 – 1969, one year deployment to Vietnam
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Meet Two of Our Members Who Focus on Veterans
We are a group of industry leaders who are volunteering time and efforts toward educating, consulting and advising our military personnel, both active duty and veterans, to what benefits may be available to them and how to maximize what they have earned. Through local VFW’s, American Legions, Chapters, local businesses, and community events we are putting together workshops to accomplish what is long overdue -- support and guidance for the backbone of our country...our soldiers. For more information, call (630) 881-5981.
Chamber member Batavia Overseas Post 1197, VFW, in Batavia Illinois has grown from a small group of men who met in Batavia City Hall in 1935 to become one of the nation's outstanding community veteran organizations. This has been accomplished due to the devotion, leadership, sacrifice and support of its members and the generous support of the community it serves. For more information, call (630) 879-9630.
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All Are Welcome - Please Come!
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Kick-Off for Batavia Small Business Forum - Last Call!
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Please join the City of Batavia, Batavia MainStreet and Batavia Chamber of Commerce as we host the Kick-Off of our Batavia Small Business Forum.
At this Kick-Off, a panel of City of Batavia Department Heads will provide an overview of important topics pertinent to Small Business ownership in Batavia including:
• Zoning
• Building Codes and Permitting (Fire, ADA, Signage, Historic Preservation)
• Liquor Licenses
• Incentives and Assistance (SBDC, FVEC, etc.)
This program is the first in a series that we will host in 2020. Registration is required.
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Batavia Small Business Forum
Wednesday, November 13
8 to 10 a.m.
Batavia City Hall - Council Chambers
100 North Island Avenue
Breakfast is included
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Because the information is Batavia-specific, only Batavia businesses or those planning to open one in Batavia should attend.
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Members in the News and Local Happenings
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In addition to their annual Adopt A Family program, Batavia United Way plans to help the senior citizens who live in the Riverain Apartments in downtown Batavia. Batavia Chamber of Commerce is one of the drop off locations. Read Batavia United Way's press release to learn what items to donate:
New this year is our goal to provide each low income senior citizen at Riverain in Batavia with a bag of their favorite, easy to prepare meals and treats. If you would like to help, simply purchase from this list and drop off at the designated location.
Read the entire release, including items requested.
As usual, Mayor Schielke shared a wonderful account of what is going on around Batavia. We can't thank him enough! If you did miss the event, or wish to review all that the Mayor spoke about, Mark Foster of the Kane County Chronicle wrote a wonderful article following the event:
BATAVIA – Mayor Jeff Schielke touted the ongoing “massive revitalization” of downtown Batavia during a speech to business and civic leaders.
Schielke pointed to a proliferation of new restaurants and shops in the city’s central business district and previewed the anticipated redevelopment of many more downtown properties.
Read the entire article.
Largest Nutcracker performance in Chicago suburbs combines the talents of professional dancers and local dancers and also gives back to the community
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Shop Local Event Coming in November!
Keep Up To Date with New Merchants and Specials on
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Nominations are due by Tuesday, November 12!
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Upcoming Community Events
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Batavia Chamber of Commerce | (630) 879-7134 | Shirley
@BataviaChamber.org |www.BataviaChamber.org
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