April 13: Monthly General Membership Meeting, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Email chamber@mokena.com for the Zoom link.
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April General Membership Meeting |
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Cindy Gamboa of Interior Insight Marketing
Everyone in attendance will receive 30 seconds to introduce themselves and their business.
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Lenox Village Commons,
1 Veterans Pkwy.
Inspired by community collaboration, the New Lenox and Mokena Chambers have joined forces for a joint chamber Lincoln-Way Expo. This event brings business and community together from across the Lincoln-way region. The Lincoln-Way Expo is a true community event for the family; it's one-stop-shop for everything this area has to offer.
We hope that you will join us for our 2021 event in New Lenox Village Commons. To keep our vendors and attendees safe, this event will take place outdoors (rain or shine), face masks/coverings are required, and social distancing is encouraged.
Exhibitor info:
- A single booth space is 12’ X 12’.
- You will need to provide your own table, chairs, tent, etc.
- Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing and CDC guidelines will be followed.
- Electricity is not available.
- Event is rain or shine.
Exhibitor Fees:
- Chamber Member Booth: $125 (Must be a member of one or both Chambers to qualify for the member rate)
- Non-Chamber Member: $350 (Includes 1 year membership to both chambers)
- Non-Profit & Taxing Bodies Booth: $75
- Home Based Business: $75
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Attention Restaurant Owners participating in outdoor dining! |
We have information from the Village of Mokena to share with our restaurant owners/managers.
The Temporary Outdoor Dining Guidelines and Application for restaurants is available for download below.
Please note that any Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits issued to restaurants last year are still good as long as you have not changed your outdoor seating arrangements. If you have made changes, please submit a new permit.
Questions? Contact the Village of Mokena's Community Development Department at (708) 479-3930.
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Did you read the Spring Newsletter that arrived in your mail? |
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Our Spring Newsletter hit the mailboxes of EVERY business in Mokena late last week. Be sure to check out the advertisements from our supporters, Letter from the Executive Director, Letter from the Mayor, a story on Front Street businesses by historian Matthew Galik, info on our upcoming Golf Outing, Community Expo, Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, and even a membership application for those businesses that want to come along on our chamber journey with us. Check out the digital version here.
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A message from the Village of Mokena... |
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The Village of Mokena is holding Clean-Up Week activities Saturday, April 17, through Saturday, April 24. We thought you and your employees might have an interest in helping out! A Clean-Up Week flyer is attached for your reference.
If you and your organization specifically wish to focus clean-up efforts in the general area around your store or place of business, please let us know and we can arrange logistically to assist with those efforts. Otherwise, we would welcome your help by joining us and others in picking up trash in targeted areas around the community.
Locally-based businesses have historically found Clean-Up Week provides them with an excellent community advertising opportunity. Employees are easily and readily able to generate positive exposure for your company by wearing corporate-branded clothing as they participate in the day’s activities.
Should you have questions regarding Clean-Up Week activities or how you can help, please feel free to contact the Village at (708) 479-3900. We hope you and your team are able to join us as we work together for a better, more beautiful Mokena!
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Save the Date! Chamber Golf Outing
Wednesday, June 9
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After our 2020 COVID-19 hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the date and location of our 2021 Chamber Golf Outing! We aren't shy to say this is one of the BEST golf outings around!
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Sanctuary Golf Course -
485 N. Marley Road, New Lenox
Shot Gun Scramble
Applications coming soon!
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So much important info from your fellow chamber members. Please read & support each other!!! |
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If you would like your information included below, submit as either a Word Document, PDF, or a website link by 3:30 p.m. on the Friday before the week you would like it included. Reply to this email or send to chamber@mokena.com
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April 18-24
June 1, July 5, September 7
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Upcoming Workshops at the Workforce Center of Will County |
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program |
Wednesday, April 14 at 5 p.m.
DCEO's Advantage Illinois is a loan program to enhance capital for Illinois businesses, which is a top priority. By working with the state’s banking community and venture capitalists, DCEO will help entrepreneurs and small businesses start-up, expand, and create new jobs at a faster rate.
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Business Class LIVE - Celebrate the Power of Connections |
Thursday, April 22 at 12 p.m.
An immersive virtual experience where you’ll connect with creative business owners, learn from acclaimed entrepreneurs, and engage with some of the most celebrated business minds of our generation.
What to expect:
- Build lasting relationships with a diverse group of fellow business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Engage in breakout sessions and interactive workshops designed to inspire innovation and teamwork.
- Learn how to position your business toward success with thought-provoking keynote speakers and roundtable discussions.
- Celebrate your resilience and build the confidence to take on the challenges of a changing world.
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Multi-Chamber Small Business Programs & Services presented by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs |
Please join us on Thursday, April 22 for this multi-chamber virtual event. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will be speaking to our chambers with information on small business programs and services offered in our state.
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Taking Veteran-Owned Businesses into the Global Marketplace |
Our U.S. veterans have unique experiences and contact networks that can help facilitate global sales success. Companies engaged in international trade earn higher revenues, employ more, and stay in business longer than those that do not.
Join the SBA's Office of International Trade (OIT) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Old Dominion University as we celebrate and learn from the export success of veteran-owned businesses sharing their stories of global market success.
The Webinar will include:
- Insights from successful veteran-owned small business exporters
- Strategies for launching or expanding your global sales
- Information on the "Vets-Go-Global" webinar series that walks businesses and small business counselors through exporting basics
- SBA international trade resources available to facilitate global market success, including grant programs to support global expansion
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Take our Weekly Poll!
Final results in next week's E-Newsletter.
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Which type of Zoomer are you?
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The one walking around the house
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The one without the camera on
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The one that always forgets to mute/unmute when appropriate
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Results from last week's poll |
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If age is only a state of mind, which one best describes you right now?
Cheeky Child: 11.1%
Tormented Teenager: 11.1%
Magnificent Mid-lifer: 44.4%
Groovy Grandparent: 33.3%
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Welcome to our new members! |
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19427 Mayfield Place, Tinley Park
(708) 864-4920
11235 W. Lincoln Hwy., Mokena
(779) 324-5689
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These members renewed their chamber investment in the past 30 days! |
Gene A. Meyers, Inc.
JND Truck Repair, Inc.
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As a chamber member you can receive discounted Constant Contact service! |
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Free printable face mask posters for your business |
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New Resident 'Swag Bag' marketing opportunity for you. |
As a member of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce you can be one of the first businesses to welcome new residents to Mokena!
When new residents set up their utilities account at Village Hall, they are given a card to bring to the Chamber Office to redeem for a Welcome Swag Bag of free gifts, including promotional items and coupons from Chamber member businesses, along with information about the community.
To participate in the Welcome to Mokena program, we just ask that you provide a promotional item for the Welcome Bag, and/or a coupon for your business.
To participate, we ask for a 12-month commitment in the program. In return, at the end of each quarter, you will receive the mailing addresses of the Welcome Swag Bag recipients who have opted to receive information from you.
The program fee is only $200 per year!
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Do you like to know stuff? |
Do you like information? Do you like to know what's happening in the community? Do you like to be interactive and social (virtually)? Do you like to impress your friends and colleagues with your knowledge of all things Mokena?
For even MORE daily content and updates regarding our chamber, community and chamber members, follow our Facebook page HERE!
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Our 2021 Premier Sponsors |
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20005 Wolf Road, Mokena
(708) 479-7411
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11225 Lincoln Highway, Mokena
(815) 642-5754
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11508 W. 183rd Place, Orland Park
(815) 600-8519
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18700 S. Wolf Rd. Ste. 204, Mokena
(708) 995-7076
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11300 W. 193rd Street, Mokena
(708) 479-4288
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11442 194th Street, Mokena
(708) 263-7269
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11100 Front Street, Mokena
(708) 479-2185
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19081 Old LaGrange Rd. #100, Mokena
(815) 806-1694
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11104 Front Street, Mokena
(708) 478-8400
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11104 Front Street, Mokena
(708) 478-8400
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Melissa M. Fedora
Executive Director
Mokena Chamber of Commerce
11104 Front Street, Suite 1B
Mokena, IL 60448
Tel: 708-479-2468
Fax: 708-479-7144
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