April 15: Chamber office closed in observance of Good Friday.
April 25: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at Audiologic Services, 11041 Front Street #4, Mokena. Ribbon Cutting at 9:45 a.m. Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free networking event.
April 30: Lincoln-Way Joint-Chamber Expo at New Lenox Village Commons. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date May 14. More info here. To view event on Facebook, click here.
May 10: Monthly Membership Meeting. 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th Street. Free networking event.
June 8: Mokena Chamber Golf Outing at The Sanctuary Golf Course. Shotgun start at noon. More info coming soon. To follow updates on Facebook, click here.
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Second Annual Joint-Chamber Lincoln-Way Expo - Saturday, April 30. |
Inspired by community collaboration, the Mokena and New Lenox Chambers have once again 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 outdoor 2022 event in New Lenox Village Commons! Free for the community to attend.
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Egg Your Favorite Businesses!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
DEADLINE - APRIL 12
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Want to surprise your favorite local businesses with a fun treat? Then help us to egg them!
- Place your Easter basket order with the chamber. Order as many baskets for as many businesses as you like. Baskets are $20 each. They will be filled with goodies, and a certificate for the recipient to proudly display. It will state that the basket was purchased by YOU as a gift for them!
- The Chamber will deliver the baskets to the businesses you selected.
- Proceeds from the sale of the baskets will go to the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation's scholarship program. Each year the Mokena Chamber of Commerce presents three scholarships to graduating seniors residing in Mokena.
Help us to beat last year's number of 119 baskets!
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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 with instructions on how to claim a New Resident Swag Bag of free gifts, including promotional items and coupons from Chamber member businesses, along with information about the community.
To participate in the Swag Bag program, we just ask that you provide a promotional item, and/or a coupon for your business, and agree to a 12-month commitment to 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 $100 per year!
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Save the Date! Golf Outing - June 8 |
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News from the Village of Mokena |
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The Mokena Police Department is currently looking for businesses interested in having a table and providing a game at Mokena's first ever National Night Out. There is no fee to participate. Please contact Officer Tom Czarnecki if you are interested. 708-479-3912 or send email here.
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News from the Mokena Community Park District |
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News from the Mokena Community Public Library |
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Friends of Mokena Library “Book Sale” Is Back!
The Friends of the Mokena Library are pleased to announce the return of the Spring Book Sale to be held at the Mokena Public Library at 11327 W. 195th Street in Mokena, on Friday, April 22 from Noon to 6 p.m. and is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event boasts a large number of items for sale featuring a large volume of novels from many of your favorite authors. There are plenty of bargains with most books selling for only $1.00...and many items are even less! The sale features all types of books including audio books, and First Edition hardcovers. Plus cookbooks, records, puzzles, games, DVD’s, and CD’s - all placed on sale. The public is encouraged to attend to browse, get a great deal, and help support the library! Current Library policy states that masks are optional.
The Friends of the Mokena Library is a charitable organization that raises funds to benefit and support the Mokena Public Library and their mission. The Friends put non-tax-dollars to work to help continue the mandate of the Mokena Public Library. Joining The Friends of the Mokena Library is easy. For any further information, call the Library at 708 479-9663 or check out the “Friends of Library” tile at www.mokenalibrary.org.
Members of The Friends of the Mokena Library (and only members in good standing of The Friends) will be granted early entrance to our Fall Book Sale at 11 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday for a “preview sale.” So, consider joining us today!
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Take our Weekly Poll!
Final results in next week's E-Newsletter.
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Are you ready for some warmer weather?
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I'm enjoying the current cooler temps
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Which social media platform do you enjoy the LEAST?
Facebook: 14.3%
Twitter: 0%
Instagram: 14.3%
TikTok: 57.1%
LinkedIn: 14.3%
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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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Is your business hiring?
Are you looking to get hired?
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Chamber members - would you like us to share your help wanted ad? Email us a PDF or link to your website where more info can be found and we will include it below. |
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Welcome to our new members! |
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19070 Everette Blvd. #2204, Mokena
(708) 390-3362
11 S. White Street, #203, Frankfort
(708) 674-2029
19711 Mokena Street, Mokena
(708) 719-3900
9204 Gulfstream Road, Frankfort
(815) 464-8245
10181 W Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
(815) 412-6192
20550 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite #100, Frankfort
(630) 974-0606
11041 Front Street, Suite #4, Mokena
(708) 995-7256
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These members renewed their chamber investment in the past 30 days! |
Fresh Air Experts, Inc.
BNI Chapter People Helping People
B & K Auto Rebuilders
Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation
Bryles Research Inc.
Werner-Nugent Plumbing, Inc.
MBLO Funding, Inc.
Lincoln-Way Realty, Inc.
Lisa Thomas Salon
Peace Lutheran Church
Nancy's Pizza of Mokena
Sterk & The Family Law Group
Climate Master Mechanical Contractors
Raffy's Candy Store
Yoga Life Center, LLC
Image360
Area Landscape Supply, Inc
Costello Wholesale Floor Co.
Sanctuary Golf Course
Tuscany Falls
Lincoln-Way High School District 210
Lee Family Partnership
The Great American Bagel
Infinity Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
Beggars Pizza
Enrico's Restaurant
C.W. Burns Company, Inc.
Peggy S. Mathews, Inc.
Stoney Point Grill
Polonia Catering & Market
Triple R Child Care
Hearne & Associates P.C .
Shark Shredding, Inc.
Mokena Lions Club
Apex3 C.P.A.
NuWay Disposal Service
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Get your FREE 2022 Mokena Community Calendar |
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Produced in partnership with Shaw Media Group and sponsored in part by Berkot's Super Foods, this 13 month glossy calendar features historical events and upcoming community events in Mokena! Available at the chamber office, in the Little Free Library in front of the Chamber Office, at FNBC Bank and Trust, Berkot's, Village Hall, The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, Aurelio's Pizza of Mokena, and Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille. |
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As a chamber member you can receive discounted Constant Contact service! |
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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 2022 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
(708) 995-7076
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19081 Old LaGrange Rd. #100, Mokena
(815) 806-1694
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19140 Darvin Drive, Mokena
(618) 717-3492
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19806 S. Wolf Road, Mokena
(815) 469-1151
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1938 E. Lincoln Hwy. Ste. 101, New Lenox
(815) 463-7002
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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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