UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
Concerts on the Green returns on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, family and friends and join us once again for our free summer Concerts on the Green series! Sundays, 6:30-8pm at Breidert Green, (Kansas and White streets in historic downtown Frankfort). Thank you to our sponsors!
Click on flyer below to open and print!
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Frankfort Fall Festival needs YOU!
Frankfort Fall Festival is seeking volunteers for this year's Fest over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-6.
Whether you can give us three hours or three days, we need your help to bring back this annual tradition that draws artisans from across the country and visitors from all over the Midwest!
Please sign up here and indicate in the comments sections what days and times you are available. A volunteer coordinator will then be in touch. Thank you in advance!
Sign up here
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Register HERE for Instagram 201 Hands-On Training!
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Early Bird Golf pricing
ends June 1!
Sponsorships available, too!
Click on the brochure below to open and download for more information.
You may register online here or
download a registration form here
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Webinar Series
Tools for Success: Navigating the New Normal
Experts in their fields will show you all you need to know—from legal considerations to best practices in digital advertising; from brand identity to effective sales techniques; from actionable advice on marketing and communication best practices to help your small business succeed in 2021 & beyond.
Open and download flyer with more details here
Third Wednesday of the month
Members: $15 each
Non-Members: $20 each
June 16: 9-10am
Crucial Business Components to Success presented by Amanda Brinkman, creator, producer & host of hit series “Small Business Revolution,” named among Inc. Magazine’s top shows for entrepreneurs.
Register here for June 16
July 14: 9-10am
The Art of Pivoting: Strategies for Developing a Flexible
Business Model for the Future presented by Julie Shields, USASBE (US Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship)
Register here for July 14
Aug. 18: 9-10am
Sales and Marketing to Help You Dominate Your Market presented by Bill Guertin-the 800-Pound Gorilla
Register here for August 18 |
SAVE THE DATE
The Chamber is planning a fun,
summer get-together.
Details coming soon!
Thursday, August 5
at CD&ME
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2021 "Welcome to Frankfort" Gift Bag program |
Get your business information in the hands of every new Frankfort resident in 2021—an estimated 400 to 600 people who are eager to learn about their new community, and local products and services. More information and registration here
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Read and download all the recent Member Spotlights here
Submit your information for a
Member Spotlight here
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SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College offers one-on-one business advising, resources and seminars to assist entrepreneurs with the start-up or expansion of their business. JJC is part of a state-wide Illinois Small Business Development Center network that has been serving small businesses for over 30 years.
Upcoming webinars include:
Starting Your Business, 2pm, March 24
Social Media--Stop Posting! Start Marketing!, 11am, April 2
Video Marketing for Small Business, 11am, April 8
Funding Your Business, 2pm, April 14
Learn more about these webinars and more and register for here.
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Member2Member Discounts
If you'd like to offer a discount or special offer to fellow chamber members, send information on your offer to kris@frankfortchamber.com
Staples, Frankfort
Frankfort Chamber members now have access to special partner discounts every time they shop at the Frankfort Staples store.
Enrollment is required. To enroll, log into your Chamber account at www.frankfortchamber.com and look for the Member 2 Member Deals where you will find a registration link. Once you enroll, your discount should be active within 24 hours. More information here
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CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS,
OFFERS & EVENTS
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Style Room 326 Headquarters, 9527 Corsair Road, Unit 1E, Frankfort, is now open to the public from 11am-5pm Sundays. Great deals on Women’s apparel, accessories handbags and more!
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Shaw Media wants to know your favorite businesses for its 2021 Best of Lincoln-Way Readers' Choice Awards! They have more than 60 categories to choose from including Health & Beauty, Food & Drink, Professional Services, House & Home and more. Find the category for your business and be sure to ask your customers to vote for you!
Voting is open through June 11. You may vote once per day, per category. The top two winning businesses will be recognized in a special section published on July 28.
Vote for yourselves and your fellow chamber members!!!! View the ballot and vote here.
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The nomination phase is fast approaching for Southland Your Times Southland’s BEST 2021 Awards! Only the top 5 businesses in each category will move on to the voting round. Get ready to vote in your favorites! If you nominate at least 25 times, you are automatically entered in to win a $100 Visa gift card!
Nominations run June 1-20. Voting runs July 29-August 29. Winners announced October 7.
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Frankfort Arts Association will host its 2nd Annual Art on the Green on September 12 at Breidert Green.
Here's an opportunity to place an ad in the event guide to support this great local organization AND
promote your business to all the visitors.
Secure your sponsorship here
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The Maddog Strong Foundation is thrilled to announce that our Inaugural Miles for Maddog 5k/10k Run & Walk will be taking place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, on a U.S. Track & Field certified and sanctioned 5K/10K race course that runs through beautiful Frankfort Square Park District!
We have many opportunities for race sponsorship available--sponsorship is a great opportunity for
businesses to reach hundreds of people on race day and thousands more through our social media and online promotion! Email info@maddogstrong.org for details!
More event information can be found at:
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The Lincoln-Way Foundation will hold three $10,000* All-American Golf Ball Drops! The fundraisers will be at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox on:
Tuesday, June 1-First Drop
Monday, July 5-Second Drop
Tuesday, Sept. 7-Third Drop
Package Deal #1 - Single Drop
1 ball - $20.00
3 balls - $50.00
7 balls - $100.00
Each additional ball over 6 - $15.00 each
Package Deal #2 - Enter All 3 Ball Drops
1 ball each event, (3 balls total) - $50.00
2 balls each event, (6 balls total) - $100.00
Each additional ball over 6 - $15.00 each
Purchase your balls for your chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize! The ball at the bottom (or closest to the hole) will receive the First Prize of $1,000, Second Prize winner (second ball from bottom or second closest) will receive $200, Third Prize (third ball from bottom or third closest) and Farthest From the Hole winners will each receive a $100 Sanctuary Gift Card. A sealed envelope containing a random number from 1 to 1000 will be opened & if that number matches the First Prize winning number, that winner will receive $10,000! A maximum of 1000 balls will be sold & dropped. Sales will end the morning of the drop dates. Winners need not be present. If 400 balls or less are sold, the Foundation reserves the right to reduce all prize payouts 50%, excluding the Grand Prize. This event will be live streamed on Facebook.
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Virtual Intro to Sculpting with Blender on Mon. May 17 at 7pm. Blender is a powerful but complicated open-source program. It offers many tools for 3D modelling and animation. This class will focus on Sculpting. Participants may print one object on our 3D printer, free of charge. Please note: Frankfort Library card holders have priority registration. Non-FPLD patrons may register one week prior to the class.
Virtual Program: Commit to Fit for Busy People on Tue. May 18 at 7pm. Life gets busy but we need to take care of ourselves to take care of everyone else. Trainer Arlene Santiago wants you to breathe fully, take time for yourself, and join her for a quick and effective 30-minute strength and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout. No equipment needed. Please complete the Instructor's liability form at the time of registration.
SAVE THE DATE! Registration for the 2021 Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program opens Monday, June 7, 2021. We have *over* 100 gift cards to local businesses. This means more raffle prizes than ever before! Sign up information coming soon.
Register here or call 815-534-6173.
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Kris Pasquini
Executive Director
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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Purchase a
Find It In Frankfort
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To add your business to the list of Chamber members that accept the Find It In Frankfort e-gift cards, email kris@frankfortchamber.com
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Lil Surprises
The Belly Factory
Oak Orthopedics, Frankfort
RNH Law, P.C.
Buenos Nachos
Ivy League Kids
Wegener Welding LLC
Behnke Photographers
Briosa Boutique
Paratech
Express Med Spa
Sue Wolf, Mary Kay Cosmetics
InFocus Guenther Eyecare
Emagine Theatre
Edward Jones--Brian Falls
Town Center Bank
Margaret Farina, Village Trustee
State Farm--Denise Wagner
Deluxe Plumbing
Law Office of Theresa A. Berkey
Redtail Market
Certa Pro Painters of Orland Park
Patrick Mizwicki Foundation
Window World of Joliet
Latko Wealth Management
Safety Meeting Outlines
US Safety Products
Sunset Sewer & Water
Crafted Bottle Room
Anytime Fitness, Frankfort
Rotary Club of Tinley Park & Frankfort
ESutures
Hahn Pediatric Group
Silver Cross Hospital
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