Monday Mention: Our 2023 Community Guide is here!

MONDAY MENTIONS

McHenry Area Chamber

Weekly Newsletter

The Chamber office will be CLOSED starting December 19th. We will return to the office January 2nd 2023. Please note that for this 2-week closure, we will not have Monday Mentions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Welcome to our newest members.

FEATURED POST

Check out resources from fellow members in our Chamber News and Knowledge.

Year End Tax Planning Opportunities - Eder Casella

Serving the communities of McHenry, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Wonder Lake, McCullom Lake, Ringwood, and beyond, our members come from all over McHenry County, Lake County, and Southern Wisconsin.

2023 Community Guide is here!

We are excited to show off our new 2023 McHenry Area Chamber business and community guide!

This community guide is designed to highlight our Chamber businesses and their services and acts as a resource for residents and visitors alike to reference throughout the year to see where to shop, dine, and play. It features photos from around town and gives a real sense of our community and what we have to offer. These guides were delivered throughout the area to Northwest Herald subscribers.

Stop into our Chamber office from 9AM-5PM Monday - Friday and grab a box to have on display at your location!

From your favorite team,

Molly, Jeannette, Robin, Kelsey & Amy

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

CURRENT CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Multi-Chamber Mixer The Community Foundation

December 6th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us and 8 other Chambers for this fun mixer hosted by Crystal Lake Chamber and The Community Foundation for McHenry County!

Virtual Lunch & Learn with Payroll Solutions

December 7th 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

This months topic will be hosted by Wade Meyer. We will go into Illinois Secure Choice, Illinois Sexual Harassment Requirements, ERTC and other important info to know for your business as we head into 2023. (REGISTER)

Ribbon Cutting Reese Barkery & Pawtique

December 8th 12:00 PM

Come celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with a light lunch, meet the team and see the place! We also will talk about the other local businesses we own here in McHenry!

Chamber Playbook

December 9th 9:00 AM

The Chamber Playbook Workshop will help new members create a customized plan for getting the most out of your chamber membership. (Members Only)

Meeting of the Minds

December 9th 11:30 AM

This monthly, in-person collaborative session is where you bring the topics to the table. Bring your business celebrations, struggles, ideas, or questions to the meeting and we will unpack them when you get here. (REGISTER)

Chamber Holiday Party

December 13th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us as we end the year and kick off the holidays! Dress in your holiday best and come ready to play minute to win it games. We will have food and drink, as well as prizes.

Help us end the year in a holly & jolly way by joining us for this event!

WINGS Luncheon Holiday Roundtables - Holiday Roundtables

December 14th 11:30 AM

Join us in December for holiday round tables! Each table will have a facilitator to guide a discussion or demonstration themed around the holiday season. You will be able to choose 3 table topics at the beginning of the meeting. (REGISTER)

Our annual gala takes place January 28th and is one event you do not want to miss! This year's theme is Cattleman's Ball: Under the Big Sky. Think Yellowstone or Dallas - wealthy ranchers and powerful tycoons alongside ranch hands and bronco riders.

Become a sponsor
Donate to our silent auction
Nominate for the Frank E. Low Award
Join in the fun ( You do not need to be a chamber member to attend)

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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

MEMBER NEWS

Fly Somewhere Warm and Leave Your Coat Behind at The Milwaukee Airport

What: The Milwaukee Airport's popular Coat Check service is now open through April.

MKE offers nonstop flights to a variety of warm destinations where winter coats are not needed and this service allows travelers to safely leave their cold-weather belongings behind at the Airport.

The service is available inside the Summerfest Marketplace for the low cost of $2 per day with a maximum charge of $10 per trip. MKE is the only major Airport to offer this service.

When: Now through April.

Where: 5300 S. Howell Avenue

For More Information: Info@mitchellairport.com

MEMBER EVENTS

FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! by Weyers McKeever Financial Partners

What: VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM. This seminar is for general audiences, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Presented by: Jay Weyers - Weyers McKeever Financial Partners

When:

Author of Your Financial Future: What do you want your story to be --- Monday, December 12th 7:30am-8:30am OR 4:00pm-5:00pm
Tax Free Retirement: There's more to Life --- Tuesday, December 13th 7:30am-8:30am OR 4:00pm-5:00pm
Estate Planning Basics: An Overview of the Estate Planning Process --- Wednesday, December 14th 7:30am-8:30am OR 4:00pm-5:00pm

Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom

Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link

For More Information: Candy Carrasco

Weyers McKeever Financial Partners 815-455-5292

Carrasco_Candy@nlgroupmail.com

Joe and Tina collecting Legos for local kids

What: Buddyz Pizza in McHenry will be hosting Joe and Tina from the Star Morning Show collecting LEGO® SETS of all kinds for delivery to kids who are in hospitals for the holidays through the Brick of Hope Foundation!

All guests who support the cause will receive $10 off any take home frozen pizza or 15% off your online pizza gift order with Buddyz! Just use the promo code: BRICKOFHOPE15 to take advantage. Also, remember that all frozen pizza orders that day, Buddyz is donating a portion back to the foundation!

When: Saturday, December 10th 10AM-12PM to drop off NEW Lego Sets for all ages.

Where: 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information: CLICK HERE

Canine Christmas Event with Santa! Buddha's Dog Training Academy

What: Buddha's Dog Training Academy presents a Canine Christmas Event! This is a FREE community event. There will be:

Photos with Santa (compliments of K Adams Foto & Flawless Kickz)
Nail trimming
Dog items for sale (from Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center and Reese's Barkery & Pawtique)
Talk with a trainer and child handout about dog safety with Buddha's Dog Training Academy & Dog rescue Death Row to Dream Dog

Rules: Your dog must be under control at all times and on a leash no longer than 6 feet. There are no retractable leashes allowed. Your dog must be current on all vaccines. Your dog must be friendly enough to be in a space with other dogs and people. We have the right to ask you to leave if we believe your dog is not under control. Your are responsible for your own dog! Dog etiquette: Not all dogs like to meet on leash, respect other dogs space. Do not allow your dog to run up to other dogs or people this is not proper dog etiquette. Before you pet make sure you ask!

When: Saturday, December 10 2022 10AM-1PM

Where: 1313 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information: CLICK HERE

PLANNING FOR THE NEW YEAR?

We welcome you to host an event in 2023! CONTACT US today and get in our books. Dates for Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers, Lunch & Learns and Never Eat Alone are filling fast!

Use this time to plan for a major event / milestone or to educate and support our members. Kelsey will be working on 2023 over the 2 week closure so reach out today and start planning for the new yearl

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