UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
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November 25 & 26 - Chamber office closed for Thanksgiving holiday
December 24 & 25 - Chamber office closed for Christmas holiday
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What does the vaccine mandate mean for your business?
Experts from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce participated in a CO Small Business Update on Nov. 10 to discuss how the mandate--otherwise known as OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)--affects employers with 100 or more employees.
Read more about the ETS, and watch a recording of the 30-minute Q&A for business owners here
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The Latest Infrastructure Bill Resources from the U.S. Chamber
With the U.S. House of Representatives recently passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. Chamber has provided some important resources below.
· Click here to download an infographic that breaks down the bill's funding.
· Click here to read Infrastructure Passes: Five Big Wins for Our Economy.
· Click here to read How Infrastructure Impacts Business.
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Be a Sponsor or Presenter for
Meet, Greet & Network 2022
We are booking presenters and sponsors for the 2022 Meet, Greet & Network season (Jan-Nov).
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2022 Welcome to Frankfort
Gift Bag Program
Get your business information in the hands of new Frankfort residents! Information and registration here
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If you are planning anything special for Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 27, please email office@frankfortchamber.com with any information you'd like to share by Wednesday, Nov. 17 so we can help promote.
Here's an article with some great information.
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Sponsorships available
Firepit/Hot Chocolate Station: $150
The firepit on Breidert Green is a gathering/meeting place for many shoppers. They can help themselves to a cup of hot chocolate and warm up around the fire as they discuss their shopping lists, share great finds, etc. Sponsors will be recognized on signage, website, social media, flyers, and can opt to man the hot chocolate stand and hand out their business or organization's information.
Entertainment: $150
We will have two groups caroling around town, SideKixx Quartet and the Lincoln-Way Chorale. You will be recognized on signage, social media, website, flyers, etc.
Sign up to be a sponsor here
Participating businesses include:
Amazing Fantasy Comics & Games
Azul Boutique, Inc
Behnke Photographers LLC
Bentley's Pet Stuff
Briosa Boutique
Cultivate Community Table
Dancing Marlin, LLC
Express Med Spa
Glory Bee Gift Shop
Grounded Coffee Bar
Isabel's Journey
Kernel Sweetooth
KidsWork Children's Museum
Lil Surprises
Lorin's Luxe
Parker James Boutique
Raffy's Candy Store
Rare Apparel 28
Redtail Market
Rosemary's Bits & Bobs Inc
Royal Salt Cave & Spa
Short & Sweet-Tasty Treats, Inc.
Simply Home Again
The Brow Lounge
The Dressing Room
The Family Hearth General Store
The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines
This & That Gifts
Tis The Seasons Craft Store
Trail's Edge Brewing Company
Whimsy
White Street Market
Yarns to Dye For
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If you are a Frankfort Chamber member and would like to participate and be listed in the promotions, please register here by Friday, Nov. 12.
There is no fee, but each participating business must donate two (2) $25 gift cards for the Chamber raffle. Due to the Chamber by Dec. 1.
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The Big Week for Small Business
Summit Recap
Check out the recaps of interactive workshops and high-powered discussions from last week’s annual summit, The Big Week for Small Business, presented by the U.S. Chamber's CO.
Cutting-edge insights for businesses at all levels include forecasting your financial future, managing the modern workforce, applying news from Washington to your business, perfecting your marketing strategy, and more.
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ARE YOU HIRING?
Hey Chamber members, just a reminder that you can post your job openings by logging into your Chamber account. The jobs you post will be shared:
- on our Facebook page
- through a direct link on our website homepage
- through a link in our Chamber Connection newsletter (see right side, top of page)
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on the Job Postings page on our website
- and on the members only Chamber member message board
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CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS,
OFFERS & EVENTS
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Giving Tuesday is on November 30 this year, and The Cancer Support Center wants to ensure that no one walks their cancer journey alone. Whether you're recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment, a survivor, a caregiver, or someone who's lost a loved one, we are here for you. Join the movement and give to further The Cancer Support Center's mission, not just on November 30, but every day in November. Donate here
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Pascarella is one of a select group of 47 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 105th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas on March 11, 2022.
The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Pascarella was chosen to represent the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association in the national competition – one of only 47 auto dealers nominated for the 53rd annual award from more than 16,000 nationwide. Read the entire press release here.
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The Lincoln-Way H.S. Foundation is excited to be part of a new fundraising event- Wonderland of Wines 2021! The event, hosted by the Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines in Frankfort, is Sunday, December 5 at CD & ME in Frankfort. The new Mica building will showcase a wonderful experience for hundreds. It starts at 2pm & will run until 5pm. The Wine Thief personnel, CD & ME staff & others will be on hand to provide information & product support. A solo violinist is planned & light food sales during the event will be sold as well. The Foundation will have a table with several beautiful baskets to win so stop by! Plus the Wine Thief will donate a $25 dollar gift card to each Foundation fundraising basket. Get tickets to the event here
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Frankfort Lions Club is hosting a Winter Coat Drive from Nov. 1-Dec. 15. The group is collecting new and used (washed) men's, women's and children's winter coats and jackets. Coats will be donated to the Frankfort Township Food Pantry, Crisis Center for South Suburbia and other organizations. Drop-off boxes located at the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, 123 Kansas St.; Founder's Community Center, 140 Oak St.; and Frankfort Village Hall, 432 W. Nebraska St. |
Ozinga is hosting a Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event from 4:30-7pm, Dec. 2 at their Mokena location, 19001 Old LaGrange Road. Get your photo with Santa and see the Merry Mixer. Hot cocoa will be served and they will be collecting non-perishable food items to benefit a local non-profit. |
Guaranteed Rate, 20 Kansas Street, upstairs from Trail's Edge Brewing, is an official Toys For Tots drop off site this year. Drop off new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to less fortunate children at Christmas.
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Emagine will host its next Sensory Friendly program at Noon, Saturday, Nov. 13, featuring the moving Clifford The Big Red Dog. Get tickets here.
This sensory friendly special program makes going to the movies a more enjoyable and accessible for those with sensory needs. What does this mean? First, it means sensory friendly (lights up a bit, sound down a bit). Second, audience interaction (movement, speaking, singing) and electronic device (phone, tablet, etc.) usage are allowed. Third, guests are welcome to bring a safe snack for any food allergies or food avoidance/restrictions.
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Freezing temperatures are almost here! It is time to schedule the winterization of your lawn sprinkler system. This is a very important step in protecting the longevity of your system. With Chicago-land’s early freezes and snowfalls you cannot be too careful. Please Call Aquamist Lawn Sprinkling Company to schedule your winterization appointment , 800-841-4241. |
With all this growth, excitement and media attention lately, the new, local non-profit Navarro Farm still has a long way to go to reach its goals. They are seeking donations to make their Greenhouse a reality, and at this point, things are dangerously close to them having to pause their programming for the winter as they may not have enough funding and resources in place to get their greenhouse built in time. They are seeking donations so they can make this happen sooner than later so their Farmers will continue to grow year round.
Navarro Farm provides transformative agriculture and animal adventures for children and young adults impacted with special needs, and their families.
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Virtual Program: Artificial Intelligence: What it Is and Why it Matters on Tue. Nov. 16 at 7pm. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How does it work? Join us for a presentation by Nate Evans, cybersecurity expert from Argonne National Laboratory and Jessica Boersma, education expert from Argonne National Laboratory. Evans and Boersma will introduce the different types of AI and lead a discussion of the pros and cons and debatable issues around AI. Come learn how Artificial Intelligence is changing our world.
Virtual: NaNoWriMo Come Write-In on Tue. Nov. 23 at 7pm. Working on your novel for National Novel Writing Month? Join us via Zoom for a Virtual Write-In Event where we will work alongside each other on our novels, participate in word sprints, have writing prompts, and share our progress! This program welcomes participants age 15 years and older.
Register for programs here or call 815-534-6173.
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Kris Pasquini
Executive Director
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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Perfect for the holidays when you're not sure what to buy--purchase a
Find It In Frankfort
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To add your business to the list of Chamber members that accept the Find It In Frankfort e-gift cards, email kris@frankfortchamber.com
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G.T. Luscombe
LaSalle Street Securities Lincoln-Way Marching Band
Storage Sense Frankfort
Your CBD Store, Mokena
Yarns to Dye For
Mokena Lot Cleaners
Tis the Season Craft Store
Franciscan Health, Olympia Fields
Prestwick Country Club
Proven Business Systems
Amazing Fantasy Comics & Games
Chef Klaus Bier Stube
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Lange Tax & Financial Services
The Alexa Group of Re/Max 10
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