MONDAY MENTIONS McHenry Area Chamber Weekly Newsletter April 12, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS See what's happening this month. NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Welcome to our newest members. FEATURED POST Check out resources from fellow members in our Chamber News and Knowledge. April Showers May Not Be Enough - jh Events and Flowers... In our business, Spring is always a wonderful and busy time. People are excited for new signs of life and growth in their yards. We celebrate Easter and Passover. Schools start to prepare for graduation, and in earlier years, prom (thanks to... Read more mchenrychamber.com ARE YOU USING YOUR CHAMBER BENEFITS? There are many free advertising opportunities that are included in your Chamber membership! We encourage new members and any employees who are new to the chamber to attend a Chamber 101, which gives an overview of everything the Chamber has to offer. You can register for the next Chamber 101 here. If you just need a quick refresher, we've developed a quick checklist to determine if you're making the most of your membership benefits. Click the image below to download the checklist. Let us know how you did! Share your score with us on the poll at the bottom of the email.

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CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Route 31 Rotating Mixer Tuesday, April 13th 5pm-7pm 1400 S. Rte IL 31, McHenry IL 60050 Join 6 Chamber Members on the Northeast Corner of IL Rte 31 & Prime Parkway in the Wm Tonyan & Son's parking lot and building! Outside and Inside - plenty of room for observing social requirements! Featuring: Wm. Tonyan & Son's General Contractors, Steph's Bookkeeping Service, 216 The Net-Real Life Internet Radio, Gold Shield Services, The Bremer Team Keller Williams North Shore West, & Schopen Pest Solutions. REGISTER FOR ROTATING MIXER

Lunch and Learn - Real Estate in a HOT Market Wednesday, April 14 from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Join Jim Haisler, CEO of Heartland Realtor Organization, for statistics, tips, and tricks on the home buying process, along with reminders to save you trouble later. This will be a virtual event. Register for link. REGISTER FOR LUNCH AND LEARN

WINGs - Rebrand and Reinvent for Greater Success Wednesday, April 21 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM In this lively, interactive and information rich program, you will learn the 3 key strategies to rebrand and reinvent yourself for greater income and impact. This will be a “working” session, so please bring your notebook and be ready to act on your new plans. REGISTER FOR WINGs

McHenry's Next - SOCIAL - Trivia Night April 27 at 7:00 PM at Cullom Knoll Calling ALL young professionals! Show off your useless knowledge and join a group of young professionals for a trivia night, full of beer and bragging rights! Win prizes and enjoy some appetizers on us. Bring your friends and get ready for some fun. No need to sign up, just show up! We'll figure out teams that night. LEARN MORE ABOUT MCHENRY'S NEXT

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

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MEMBER NEWS MCHS looking for Alumni Owned Businesses What: We are excited to inform you that in the next couple months, MCHS will be launching a new Alumni Association and website to unite, connect, and engage the many proud MCHS Alums all over the area and the globe!  As part of the website, MCHS will have an “Alumni Owned Businesses” section. We want to highlight you and support you! If you are an MCHS alumnus and you would like to be part of this section, please complete this FORM.  Also, if you know any other MCHS alumni who own their own businesses, please feel free to help us spread the word to them. We look forward to the launch of the MCHS Alumni Association in early summer and we thank you for all you do! For more info, contact: Carl D. Vallianatos, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction of McHenry High School District #156 at (815) 759-2261 or vallianatoscarl@dist156.org Guess who's turning 15??? What: If you said Schopen Pest Solutions, you guessed right! We have come a long way since starting in Pete's garage. We recently opened a new corporate office and we have just hired our 30th employee. Thanks for the love McHenry! When: Stay tuned for exciting announcements and celebrations that we will have throughout the year! Where: Schopen Pest Solutions, 1005 N Front Street in McHenry For more info, contact: Help is on the way! 815-385-9511 Visit Website Virtual McHenry County Human Race: Join Home of the Sparrows team, the Super Sparrows! What: Registration is NOW OPEN for the McHenry County (Virtual) Race! Visit www.mchumanrace.org to register! Put yourself into the story of creating a great place to live. Enter the Virtual Human Race and support 89 nonprofit organizations (Home of the Sparrow included)! 50% of the registration fee and 100% of fundraising dollars goes to the CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE! No matter your skill level or mode, you can join the cast of heroes recharging your community of nonprofits. When: Virtual race events run April 25 to May 9, 2021 Where: Join Home of the Sparrow's Team: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/49128/Groups/883990?fbclid=IwAR2B25GfDTAL4EiZMSHqpWWTQJyHZvr9wWct5K8L1niPrTElFZzipOywLgs Donate to Home of the Sparrow here: https://runsignup.com/Race/49128/Charity/7152 For more info, contact: Panouly Moua at pmoua@hosparrow.org Visit Website Headshots for only $45 What: Crowded Mind Graphic Design is offering a special for McHenry Area Chamber members only! 3 photos will be taken, you'll choose your favorite onsite. That photo will be retouched and sent to you as a digital image formatted for both web and print. Cash or credit cards accepted at time of session. When: After the MC3 meeting, Wednesday, April 28, from 8:45am-1:30pm. Reserve your time slot in advance by clicking here. Where: Cafe 31 North, 217 N. Front Street, McHenry For more info, contact: Karen Rooney at crowdedminddesign@gmail.com United Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights From MKE to Five New Destinations What: United Airlines is adding new nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to five popular leisure destinations this summer. Beginning May 28, you can reach Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Pensacola, Savannah, or Portland (ME) right from MKE! Avoid the crowds, the hassle of parking, and the added expenses of large hub airports by flying right from Milwaukee for your next vacation this summer. When: The nonstop service begins May 28, but tickets are on sale now. Where: 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 For more information, contact: Stephanie Staudinger at 414-335-0007 Visit Website EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

MEMBER EVENTS Free Secure Shred Event What: Declutter your house this spring and safely dispose of your sensitive documents. Documents are shredded on-site by Shred First, Inc. You do NOT need to remove staples or paperclips. Please remove any other hard items as they are fire hazards. Bag size no larger than a 13 gallon bag (limit 3 bags ). No early arrivals, the parking lot will be blocked off for set-up. When: April 17 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (or until the truck is full) Where: Starck Real Estate Office, 803 N. Front Street, McHenry For more information, contact: Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate at 815-385-5505 Visit Website Road Rally Scavenger Hunt for CASA What: Jump in your car and embark on a fun-filled scavenger hunt around Crystal Lake! Solve clues to find your next location while completing fun "socially distanced" challenges and activities to earn points. Attending the CASA Road Rally is more than just the chance to get out of the house and have fun with family and friends. Your participation will greatly impact our ability to serve the children of McHenry County with compassionate advocates. When: Saturday, April 24 - choose your start time from 9am-2pm. (Registration deadline is April 21st.) Where: Register your vehicle at casamchenrycounty.org/road-rally For more information, contact: Becky Morris, Executive Director of CASA of McHenry County at 779-994-4398 or Becky@casamchenrycounty.org Visit Website Taco Tuesday Job Fair! What: Grab lunch from the Taco Chicas Taco Truck and do a walk in interview with our team! We have TONS of jobs in Office, Industrial, Skilled Trades, and Professional work environments! Drug Tests and Background Screening requirements vary by client. For $10.00 choose any "Dinner" Plate of either: 3 Tacos, 1 Large Burrito, or 2 Quesadillas PLUS rice and beans! (Meat Options: Steak, Chicken, or Al Pastor (spicy pork)) When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Where: 580 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 For more info, contact: Katelyn McLaughlin, Marketing Coordinator, at 815-788-8556 or katelyn.mclaughlin@expresspros.com Visit Website Fitness 120 Presents: Run the Route 5K What: 5K Run/Walk, $25 entry fee includes a t-shirt! Winner gets $100! Proceeds will go to help people in our community that have been affected by Covid-19. When: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 7am Where: Fitness 120, 2192 Route 120, McHenry, IL For more info, contact: Brian Irmiter 815-679-6520 Visit Website Save the Date for Moonlight & Music What: Mark your calendar for Pioneer Center for Human Services annual fundraiser, Moonlight and Music, featuring chef-served entrees, raffles, and the soulful music of Cap'n Funk and the Groove Train. Tickets go on sale soon! When: June 19 at 6pm Where: Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Road, Woodstock, IL For more info, contact: Lynnette Kaszuba, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at lkaszuba@pioneercenter.org or 815-759-7114 Visit Website Tax Free Retirement: The Benefits of Life Insurance as a Strategy What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM. This seminar is for general audiences and everyone is encouraged to attend. Presented by: Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely Weyers McKeever Financial Partners Your Vision • Our Team When: Tuesday, April 13th from 1:00pm-2:00pm Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com Visit Website Women and Money: Taking Charge of Your Financial Future What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM. This seminar is for general audiences and everyone is encouraged to attend. Presented by: Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely Weyers McKeever Financial Partners Your Vision • Our Team Register on our website at: https://www.weyersmckeeverfinancialpartners.com/events.htm When: Thursday, April 15th from 6:30pm-7:30pm Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom. Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com Visit Website

MEMBER POLL

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