Batavia Chamber of Commerce Weekly Digest
October 17, 2016
Chairman's Circle
Welcome New Members
Jimmy John's Batavia

Andres Restaurant

First Midwest Bank

State Bank of Geneva
Events This Week
Fall Speaker Series - Gov. Rauner and US Rep. Peter Roskam

Net-Working It!

Recruit and Keep Great Talent: Retaining Employees

Adult Degree Completion and Graduate Business Programs Open House

New Menu Party and Exit Strategy Brewing Tap Takeover

Mutual Ground Walk For Hope

Batavia Arboretum Rededication

Haunted Quarry

Run, Walk, and Roll for Marklund
The Good Word
Aquaduct Plumbing Thanksgiving Food Drive

Aquaduct Plumbing of Batavia has organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. The Chamber has a drop box in our office to collect canned goods, gift cards, pans, napkins, mixes, etc. For more information, visit Aquaduct's Facebook page or Batavia Chamber's Facebook page.
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VENUE CHANGE: Greater Oak Brook Business Leaders Fall Speaker Series - Gov. Bruce Rauner and US Rep Peter Roskam
October 17, 10:45 AM-12:00PM, College of DuPage

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce Legislative 
Forum has made special arrangements for Chamber members to attend this event at no charge. 
The meeting room has changed!  We are now meeting in Room 2131 of the Student Resource Center at College of DuPage (NOT room 1144 as originally scheduled).  Parking may be tricky, so attendees are advised to arrive 15-20 minutes early. Attendees should look for parking in Lot 6.
Member Success Story
Terry Semmens, Northwest Medicine, Chairman's Circle Member

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As the West Region of Northwestern Medicine has many different chamber memberships (14 at last count),  I have had the good fortune to interact with many different chambers. While I value all, I find the Batavia Chamber of Commerce is in truly elite company in the value it delivers to its membership. Whether it be the continuing opportunities to connect with other businesses/people that serve Batavia and surrounding communities through lunches, multi-chamber events, after hours etc., or the access to high quality education and training that encompasses business skills development and useful legislative information, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce continues to work to deliver a quality experience month-in, month-out, throughout the year. Kudos to Holly, Lindsey, Margaret and the Batavia Chamber Board for doing such excellent work on behalf of your membership!  For more success stories, click here.
Multi-Chamber Net-Working It!
October 19, 4-6 PM, K. Hollis Jewelers

You're invited for a fun Net-Working It! with Batavia, Geneva, and Aurora Chambers! Network, enjoy food from Chick-fil-A, sip wine, and check out the beautiful jewelry, from fun to fine!   Click here for more information.  
"Running the Gauntlet" with Jim Rodgers
October 25, 3:00-4:30 PM, Batavia City Hall

Join speaker, author, educator, and Batavia resident Jim Rodgers for a speech on the lessons he learned over the course of a 30-year teaching career. Jim has written over a dozen books and will speak about his books and the writing process.  This speech will be tailored to educators and business owners!   Click here for more information and to register.
Mayor's Breakfast
November 10, 7:30-9:00 AM, Lincoln Inn Banquets

Join Mayor Schielke and Batavia Chamber of Commerce for the annual Mayor's Breakfast. Find out what's up and coming for Batavia.  You do not want to miss this event!  For more information and to register, click here.