December 6, 2021 Weekly Digest
Chairman's Circle Members
Happenings in and around the Chamber!
Congratulations to Dan Hoefler
A “tireless volunteer and leader” was named 2021 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY). The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Daniel ‘Dan’ Hoefler on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2022: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event.

Additionally, the Batavia Community Band is the Spirit of Batavia award winner for 2021. A committee of previous recipients of the Citizen of the Year award selects the Batavia Citizen of the Year from nominations received from the community. This group also chooses the Spirit of Batavia group honoree. 

Dan is being honored for a lifetime of helping Batavia - and beyond. In a nomination letter, Tom Von Lunen, COTY 2014, wrote that Dan “is an excellent example of a dedicated individual who gives more of himself without seeking any accolades or recognition of his service to his community.”

The Chamber is also pleased to announce that the Batavia Community Band becomes the sixth organization that has made significant contributions to the Batavia community. With about 45 active members, the all-volunteer group works tirelessly to make wonderful memories in their hometown by producing great music for the community and its events.

Two projects/initiatives will receive a special Batavia Community Impact Award. This award goes to projects or initiatives that are inspirational and demonstrate kindness, generosity, and goodwill in our community. Selected to receive the honor for 2021 are:
  • Erin Cluts, a Batavia mom who spent countless hours tracking down and scheduling COVID shots for at least 100 Batavia-area senior citizens, many of whom couldn’t navigate the online appointments.
  • The Batavia Counselors’ Collaboration, originally organized by Maria Kuhn of Kuhn Counseling Center with the assistance of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, formed in 2020 during COVID to address the community’s underlying anxiety about the pandemic. 

Happy Monday!

We hope you had a wonderful first weekend in December! 

Holiday Chamber Bucks

Our Holiday Chamber Bucks promotion continues! Scroll down to get all the details on how you can receive up to $50 in Holiday Bucks free when you purchase regular Chamber Bucks. Stop in to purchase yours now and help support shopping local during this holiday season and beyond!

Festive Windows - Vote for the Chamber!

Our windows are decorated for the holidays, so stop by to take a look - 106 W. Wilson Street. Thank you to BEI for the outside lighting and to Patti, our special events coordinator for the window display - we love having the building look festive! We are participating in the holiday decorating contest sponsored by Batavia MainStreet. There is a QR code on the front door of the building - use it to vote for the Batavia Chamber of Commerce! We appreciate it. You can also access the survey to vote via this link.

Mayor's Weekly Update

The Mayor's update from Friday, Dec. 3 can be viewed here. In it he congratulated Dan Hoefler as the 2021 Batavia Citizen of the Year. Scroll down to read our announcement and mark your calendars to attend our Inspire Celebration on Thursday, January 27, 2021.

The mayor also officially announced that a Culver's restaurant will be built on Randall Road next to where Douglas Carpet One is renovating the former Friday's restaurant.

We continually update our home page, bataviachamber.org when new resources and information comes out. Also, check our calendar for new events from us and the community. Make certain you check the calendars regularly!

As always, we are now, and will be in the future, here for you.

Most sincerely,

Margaret, Patti and Shirley
Your Batavia Chamber of Commerce Staff
Congratulations to Jennifer Zack -
Our November 2021 Ambassador of the Month!
Jennifer is the engaging owner of Welcome Home Batavia & North Aurora. Her welcoming attitude is evidenced as she interacts with fellow attendees at the many Chamber events she attends. You’ll find her supporting new businesses and members at Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies or at Net-Working It events. Beyond her Chamber affiliation, she supports many area nonprofits as a faithful volunteer. Jenny is in her seventh year as being an Ambassador and we are thankful that she continues to bolster our members.

As the owner of a greeting service, she welcomes new residents of Batavia and North Aurora, introducing them to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, our community and area businesses. She is proud to call this area home and presents partner businesses to these newcomers with a smile. Give her a call to learn how she can present your organization to those looking to make Batavia and North Aurora their home.

Jenny’s continual effort is valued and deeply appreciated by our members, the Board of Directors, and Chamber staff. Thank you for all you do to support the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and the community.
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting
Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Bocaditos Café, 11 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.; More Details Soon
Please join us on Wednesday for our morning structured networking! Share what makes your business unique with all the attendees. Don't forget your business cards and any flyers that you'd like to share. Register here. Walk-ins are welcome, too!
The Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline is December 31st! Batavia Chamber of Commerce is partnering with area chambers to offer a training webinar for managers and employees.

Register for the manager training here.
Register for the employee training webinar here.
Join us on Wednesday at a festive multi-chamber after hours networking event! Reservations are requested by Three Fire Council; register here.
Don't Miss this Festive Event!
Register Today!
Registration and sponsorships are available for the annual Inspire Celebration in January. Email patti@bataviachamber.org to secure your sponsorship at our signature event!
'Tis the Holiday Season...The Season of Giving!

We are excited that we will be matching purchases of Batavia Chamber Bucks with Holiday Bucks until we reach $5,000 in Holiday Bucks donation. Read the flyer for all the details and stop by our office to take advantage of this one-time promotion.

We continually update our list of participating merchants as we receive new merchants. Do you want to add your business? Call (630) 879-7134.
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