Chamber Buzz

Friday, January 19, 2018

Weekly / Monthly Events
Bingo @ V.F.W. Post
Every Thurs. night Jan - Dec. 7:00 - 10:00 pm. 531 Lincoln Ave.  More info .

WOW! (Worship on Wednesday)

Life After Loss Support Group
Wed, 12/27. 
1:30 - 4:30 pm. 
Every 4th Wednesday. 

Other Events
Pontiac Sportsman's Club Annual Game Feed
Sat, 1/20. 12:00- 5:00 pm (or until food is gone). 18663 4-H Park Rd. Open to public. Adults $12. Children 12 & under $6.

Four Weddings and Elvis - Dinner at the Eagle
Fri & Sat, 2/9, 2/10, 2/16 & 2/17. Doors open 6:00 pm. Dinner service 6:15 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.
Sun, 2/11 & 2/18. Doors open at noon. Dinner service at 12:15 pm. Show at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $35 including dinner. Call 815.844.1187. 

Check out the  Pontiac Area Chamber Calendar for more events in January & February.
Get Your Dine Around Town Raffle Tickets Today
Get your raffle tickets to win gift certificates to 14 local restaurants today! A book of (6) tickets is $25 and only 100 books will be sold. 

The winner will be drawn on Friday, February 2! So get your tickets today. Call the Chamber office at 815.844.5131.
Agriculture Department To Host Latest Mix & Mingle
Come join us for a FREE evening of socializing and great food while learning more about the STEAM efforts of PTHS Agriculture Class.  Everyone is welcome. Enjoy a chance to win great door prizes.
When:  Thursday, February 1, 2018,  5:00 - 6:30 pm
Where:  PTHS Agriculture Shop,  1100 E Indiana Ave
Enter at the Livingston County Career Center 
door located in southeast corner
 
RSVP no later than Tuesday, January 30 by calling 81 5.844.5131 or email [email protected]. 
Precision Planting Agriculture
Learning Center Comes to Pontiac
Jason Webster with Precision Planting will give an update on the brand new research farm coming to Pontiac in 2018. 

The learning center will focus on new farming techniques and equipment and how it can be used to increase production or create efficiencies. It will be a hands-on facility that will bring thousands of farmers to Pontiac each year.

When:   Monday, February 5,  2:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where:  H ampton Inn,  2000 Grand Prix Dr
Cost:  $10 for Chamber members /  $15 for non-members

RSVP n o later than Thursday, February 1 at 815.844.5131 or  [email protected].
Grow Your Business Through the Chamber$aver
Looking for ways to increase your business. Look no further than a great, inexpensive advertising tool that reaches 250 Chamber members.

It costs $25 to be part of the Chamber$aver, which goes out to other Chamber members several times a year. 

The next Chamber$aver is going out in early February. The deadline for materials is Friday, January 26.

What to Promote?
* Monthly specials as Chamber members can save 15% off all purchases for Valentine's Day.
* Valentine's Day specials such as buy one, get one free or other offers.
* February hot deal such as $5 off any purchase of $30.
* Coupons such as Chamber members receive $5 off any purchase of $25.
* New items in stock offers such as Chamber members receive 10% off new coffee drink.

The Chamber also offers to assist in making and copying your coupon or flier for $50.