Happenings in and around the Chamber! |
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Happy Monday!
If you are off today because of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, enjoy your day off.
In today's Weekly Digest, you can view and register for upcoming events, including the Mayor's Breakfast in November.
Plans are being finalized for a four-business - yes four - ribbon cutting extravaganza on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Mark your calendar now to attend.
Illinois' Back 2 Business Grants Close Wednesday!
The Back 2 Business Grant Program remains open for applications only until October 13. The application outline and more details can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/B2B.aspx. A toolkit and Excel contact information search sheet for technical assistance can be found via this Google Drive link.
Mayor's Weekly Update
The Mayor's update from Friday, Oct. 8 can be viewed here. For those of you who have been following the progress of the Batavia dam and Depot Pond implications, results of the community engagement survey are available. You can read more here.
We continually update our home page, bataviachamber.org when new resources and information comes out. Also, check our calendar for new events from us and the community. Make certain you check the calendars regularly!
As always, we are now, and will be in the future, here for you.
Most sincerely,
Margaret, Patti and Shirley
Your Batavia Chamber of Commerce Staff
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Congratulations to Tony Winter, our Donna Dallesasse honoree and Member Milestone recipients! |
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Pictured above are past Donna Dallesasse award winners along with this year's honoree, Tony Winter. From left, they are Holly Deitchman, Scott Salvati, Jamie Saam, Marcia Boyce, Britta McKenna, Tony Winter, George Gladis, George Sheetz, and Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of Batavia Chamber of Commerce. |
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More than 80 people enjoyed an early fall evening outside, under a tent, last Wednesday at our annual Harvest Celebration. The mostly networking event featured Patrick Moynihan as entertainment. Of course, the highlight of the evening was honoring Tony Winter, this year’s Donna Dallesasse award winner, along with past winners.
We also presented certificates to our Milestone Members. We are thankful for their commitment to Batavia and in particular, the Batavia business community that we support. These are:
Twenty-five Years:
- Batavia Park District
- Batavia Public Library
- BMO Harris Bank, Wilson Street
- Boyce Body Werks
- Immanuel Lutheran Church & School
- Interiors for Business, Inc.
- Professional Water Systems
Twenty Years:
Fifteen Years:
- Allstate Insurance Company, David Rosenberg
- Chicago Expert Importers
- Eagle Brook Country Club
- Enticing Cuisine
- Goodwill Industries
- Lincoln Inn Banquets
Ten Years:
- 5-Star Learning Ranch
- Aldi
- Bulldog Plumbing
- Edward Jones, Nick Ninedorf
- Elliff Dental
- Hagemann Wealth Management
- Kane County Cougars Baseball
- Lawn Doctors of Batavia-Aurora
- Mutual Ground
Five Years:
- AAA Door Teks
- Advanced Windows & Siding, Inc.
- Anderson Animal Shelter
- Assisting Hans Home Care, Fox Valley South
- Bar Evolution
- Batavia Historical Society
- Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
- Beardsgaard Barbers
- Bee Attitudes Antiques
- Black Cactus Print House
- Both/And Pictures
- Ciaccio Wealth Management, Ltd.
- Fermilab
- First Midwest Bank
- Fox River Car Wash, Inc.
- Fox Valley Ophthalmology
- Gatherings By Design
- Gindo’s Spice of Life
- Green Tree Bookkeeping, Inc.
- Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc.
- Karl’s Complete Auto Repair
- LS Spencer and Associates
- Patriot Heating & Cooling Services, Inc.
- Precision Appliance Repair & Service, Inc.
- Prosperia Homes with Keller Williams Inspire
- Resource Graphic
- Soapy Suds Services, LLC
- The Right Guy Carpet Cleaning, Inc.
- The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
- The State Bank of Geneva
- The Tea Tree
- Wendy’s
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Would you like to give your business the most visibility in our community? We have heard from many of our members that a complete list of sponsorship and marketing opportunities would be helpful as you plan your yearly budgets. Therefore, we have created a brochure so that you can easily see how to maximize your visibility as a Batavia Chamber member. Click this link to view the entire flyer.
Call us today to reserve your spot as an event sponsor. Thank you for being a valued Batavia Chamber member and for your continued support!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!
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Save the Date! Multiple Ribbon Cuttings at the Newton House, 11 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. More Details to Come
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Call us today - (630) 879-7134 - if you'd like to attend tomorrow's excellent presentation!
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Have you registered yet? If not, click here to join us on Wednesday morning for coffee and conversations!
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The Application Portal for the Back 2 Business Grant Program Closes Wednesday!
A toolkit and Excel contact information search sheet for technical assistance can be found via this Google Drive link. The community navigator partners include Batavia MainStreet and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College, among others.
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Are you running low on Chamber Bucks?
You can restock anytime!
They are perfect for friends, family, teachers, coaches, colleagues, employees...everyone!
Stop by the office to purchase your Chamber Bucks today!
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News and Updates from Our Members |
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To be guaranteed an event shirt, register by November 1st!
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