May 30, 2023 Weekly Digest | |
Chairman's Circle Members | |
Happenings in and around the Chamber! | |
Register your foursomes today! Individual golfers or smaller groups are also encouraged to join this fun outing. | |
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Email Patti Anselme, patti@bataviachamber.org, or call the office at (630) 879-7134 if you are interested in sponsoring this fun outing!
We also have a swag bag! For $50 your promotional items and coupons will be included in a tote bag given to each of the golfers.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!
All are welcome - please join us!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening + Batavia United Way Fundraiser: Emagine Batavia Movie Theatre, 550 N. Randall Road, Batavia at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Energie Salt Suite & Spiritual Boutique, 11 N. Batavia Avenue, Suite 115, Batavia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 1
Rescheduled - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: New Moon Vegan, 119 S. Batavia Avenue (Rt. 31), Batavia at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Cross Kicks Fitness, 143 S. Randall Road, Batavia at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9
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Congratulations to Plimsoll! | |
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate Batavia Chamber member Plimsoll with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 23. The multi-disciplinary studio was celebrating one year in their historic Batavia location at 525 N. River Street, which is where the Challenge Company built windmills and other farm equipment. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration, along with team members Ben Wydra, Ben Geier, Lauren Purdy, and Todd Geier.
Plimsoll is a multi-disciplinary studio specializing in design, technical and video solutions. Members of the small, but nimble team have worked together for more than 15 years. Design capabilities include identity and branding, print and digital communications, and custom illustration. The studio offers website design and build along with mobile and custom application development, as well as a full range of video capabilities. More information about Plimsoll studio with examples of their work can be found by visiting their website plimsollstudio.com. You can also check out Instagram.com/plimsollstudio/, vimeo.com/Plimsoll or the company’s LinkedIn profile. Contact Plimsoll by calling (630) 492-0505 or email contact@plimsollstudio.com .
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Congratulations to Culver's of Batavia! | |
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate the opening of Batavia Chamber member Culver’s of Batavia with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 25. They are located at 470 N. Randall Road in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with the owners, Katie Bulgrin and Michael Smith, along with Colleen Armendaris, manager.
Culver’s of Batavia is an individually owned, family-favorite restaurant known for cooked-to-order butterburgers, handcrafted fresh frozen custard and Wisconsin cheese curds. The family-friendly menu features sandwiches, soups, meals, fresh salads and of course, custard with a special flavor of the day. Catering options are also available. This community-minded restaurant works with local schools and organizations for fundraising and community events. Culver’s in Batavia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for dining-in and drive-through dining. More information about Culver’s of Batavia can be found by visiting the website culvers.com/restaurants/batavia-il-randall-rd. Contact the restaurant by calling (630) 425-3933.
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News and Updates from Our Members | |
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Chop Around the Clock at Foltos Tonsorial Parlor
This year marks the 32nd year Foltos’ Tonsorial Parlor at 7 E. Wilson Street in Batavia, Illinois has produced Chop Around the Clock. Beginning on Friday, June 2 at 4 p.m., all the way through to Saturday, June 3, at 4 p.m., we will cut hair and donate all the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities.
This 24-hour fun-filled event will include music, dancing, bake sale, raffles, balloon blowing, bingo, open mic, poetry, hot dogs…the fun never stops! We have raised over $350,000 over the past 31 years!! We need bakers, dancers, entertainers, people to get haircuts, anything you can think of. Read the entire press release.
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Flag Day Memorial is Under Construction
The anticipated completion of the Flag Day Monument is late September, with a gala concert and dinner set for Saturday, Sept. 30. More about the event and a link to purchase tickets is here.
One of the features of the Monument is a brick surround with bricks that can be engraved with your business’ logo or the name of a loved one you want to honor. In order to make sure your brick is installed by the grand opening, make sure you purchase your brick now! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, brick purchases and details about the unveiling events by clicking here.
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Renee Dee lost 140 pounds during a recent spiritual journey through various holistic modalities including meditation. Now, she’s sharing the wisdom she acquired during her own experience overcoming a lengthy period of unalignment.
“I have completely transformed every aspect of my life,” she said. “And I set my intentions on opening a business with the sole intent of helping others.”
Dee has partnered with Lisa Edwards to create Energie, which offers such healing methods as private salt suite sessions, energy healing sessions in the salt suite and a wide-array of classes and special events. Read the entire press release including grand opening event details.
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Nearly 200 children under 5 years old have been registered so far in Batavia to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in partnership with the Batavia United Way. The free books are offered to all children under 5 in Batavia & Batavia township, regardless of family income. Read the entire press release.
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Upcoming Business & Community Events | |
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Photos From Last Week!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings this week - join us.
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