MONDAY MENTIONS McHenry Area Chamber Weekly Newsletter January 24, 2022

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. Maximize your Technology in the New Year! - McHenry Area ... One way to get the best start in 2022? Take the time to review your business technology. Check out great tips on areas that you might improve to support the new year success. Regardless of what industry your business is in, it's important to... Read more mchenrychamber.com NEW McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes Coming Soon! The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes retail incubator project will provide physical retail space experience to businesses ready to take on the challenge of operating a brick-and-mortar location. Selected businesses will have the opportunity to test their product in the McHenry market for a season while learning the ins and outs of operating a retail storefront. Located next to the Riverwalk on Boone Creek, the shops will also serve as a link to the retail that already exists in our downtown areas in either direction. The plan is to build a “village” of tiny shops that have a nominal cost to rent for a season (April through October). These new shops will have power and HVAC, creating a unique marketplace that can be open most of the year. After the main season, the shops can be transformed into a Christkindlmarket for November and December and even host pop-ups during Shamrocks the Fox. In addition to the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, Miller Point will be transformed with artificial turf, a splash pad, new parking lots, and public restrooms. Community activities like free concerts, special events, and even ice skating will provide residents and visitors with year-round entertainment. We are excited to be collaborating with the City of McHenry, McHenry Community High School District #156, McHenry Riverwalk Foundation, and several business leaders for this project! RISE Up Foundation has pledged to donate all proceeds towards this project. If you are interested in sponsorship or a gift in kind for the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, please contact Molly Ostap at the McHenry Area Chamber or Wayne Jett with RISE Up Foundation. CLICK THIS PHOTO FOR MORE From your favorite team, -Molly, Jeannette, Robin, and Kelsey

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CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

First Three Ribbon Cuttings of the Year! Join us this Friday at 11:15 AM for a multi-chamber ribbon cutting for McAlister’s Deli and then February 8th and 11th at 2:00 PM for our first ribbon cuttings of the year! We are celebrating NEW members, Get Salty Skincare Studio & Temperance Crystals! FIND OUT MORE on our calendar.

West Elm Street Rotating Mixer - Valentines Day Fun! Date/Time: February 1st 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Don't miss our first rotating mixer of the year! Walk business to business and help support this group of Chamber businesses!   Meet, Mingle, & Mix with Foxys, Pink Door Thrift Shop, Fiddlestix, Art of Beauty Salon and Twisted Limits. Also find out more about Lockers Flowers and Frontier Chiropractic. FIND OUT MORE

Never Eat Alone - Margaritas Restaurant Bar Date/Time: February 4th 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Margaritas Restaurant Bar 2314 IL-120 McHenry IL 60051 Never eat Alone is our open networking lunch for people who don't want to eat alone! Enjoy a great way to promote your business to the ones who attend as well as supporting a local restaurant! Order off the menu - everyone pays their own bill. MARK YOURSELF "GOING"

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MEMBER NEWS NEW CrossFit 120 in McHenry - Free Opening Class! What: Join us at CrossFit 120 for our FREE opening class on 1/29/22 morning! We are beginning our classes on Monday 1/31/22!  Where/When: Saturday 1/29/22 at 8am and 9am For more info: Brian Irmiter, 815-679-6520, CrossfitCXX@gmail.com Fly Nonstop From Milwaukee to Cancun With Ease What: Looking to escape the cold weather or starting to plan for Spring Break? Daily nonstop flights are available from Milwaukee to Cancun on Spirit, Sun Country, Southwest, and Apple/Funjet Vacations! Avoid the crowds, the hassle of parking, and the added expenses of large hub airports by flying right from MKE for your next vacation. Where/When: Daily nonstop flights available this winter and beyond! Stop in to our building at 5300 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 For more info: flymke.com  MEMBER EVENTS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLSET OR PURSUING A NEW CAREER? What: Information Technology is a high-demand, high-growth industry with opportunities for career advancement and entrepreneurship. IT is a unique field in that it exists in every organization. Occupations such as information security analysts and data scientists will become more popular as people continue to work from home and online. Companies have an increased emphasis on protecting their data and information online. Where/When: Register for the virtual link for January 27th 2022 1:00-2:30PM For more info, CLICK HERE JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE FOR PREK-8TH GRADE What: Little Angels Preschool open house for 2022-2023 School Year! Did you know that on average our 8th graders score an average of 50pts higher on their high school placements tests vs. their public school counterparts? Where/When: Open House for PreK-8th grade Sunday January 30th at 10AM For more info: Montini Catholic School Facebook Page  See you all Saturday for our Bootleggers Ball! EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

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