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Happenings in and around the Chamber! |
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Happy Monday!
So...was the groundhog wrong last month? Last week's thaw was a welcome respite from the snowstorms and chilling temperatures - we'd be fine with above-freezing temperatures continuing!
COVID vaccines and information remains fluid. After a decrease in vaccinations a week ago, this past week saw a resurgence in appointment availability and vaccines administered. It is expected that this trend will continue, as the federal and state governments are promising a surge in vaccine availability - especially with the approval for emergency use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
For seniors (and those helping them) who are trying to access vaccinations, the Kane County Health Department offered tips and insight in a press release distributed last Friday. The Kane County Health Department also said that they will phase in 1b part 2 eligible residents in their clinics as more vaccine becomes available.
Reminder! PPP Loans are Still Available
On Monday, February 22, President Biden announced various changes to SBA's coronavirus relief programs to ensure equity. The changes include a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. The two-week period began on Wednesday, February 24 and is valid through March 9th. Read the announcement, with changes here. Applications for the current PPP loans are open until March 31, or until the allotted funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
Many of you have been viewing Mayor Schielke’s weekly videos; here is the link to watch last week's version, recorded on Friday, Feb. 26.
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.
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
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Congratulations to Kevin Laurie -
Our February 2021 Ambassador of the Month!
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Ambassador of the Month for February is Kevin Laurie! As one of our valued ambassadors, Kevin represents us at ribbon cuttings, events and makes phone calls on our behalf to Chamber members. He also helped us distribute Chamber Bucks Accepted Here stickers to participating merchants - a large task when you need to visit 70 different businesses!
Kevin is a representative with Country Financial in Batavia, providing insurance and financial services. He is also passionate about serving on the board of directors for A Salute to Our Heroes Foundation. The foundation’s goal is to raise funds to aid and support wounded warriors. Thank you, Kevin, for everything you do. As an Ambassador, your continual effort is appreciated and highly valued by the Board of Directors, Chamber staff and membership!
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This is always one of the most interesting presentations of the year!
Learn what is expected for the economy this year as we recover from 2020's pandemic.
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As we move into March, only four more sessions remain for the multi-chamber Boot Camp series. Join us each Thursday at 9 a.m. for a new topic. This week, we'll learn about how to use LinkedIn for your business. Register for the this week's event today!
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Batavia has two contested aldermanic races in the upcoming election. Learn more about these candidates at the March 10th candidates forum. Registration is not necessary, the event will be broadcast live on BATV: https://www.youtube.com/user/BATV1017.
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Applications are due on Friday, April 30. Applications are available via this link. Please share this information!
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Support our Batavia restaurants.
This friendly "competition" continues!
Support this week's featured restaurants (below) by ordering carryout from them. Make certain you let the restaurant know what side of town you are from for tracking purposes. Keep up with the latest by joining the We Side with Batavia Restaurants Facebook group.
Don't cook. Carry Out. Eat well. And...have fun!
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Batavia Restaurant Madness is coming soon!
Present a coupon to the 37 participating Batavia restaurants for 10% off your food bill during March 14-18 and March 21-25. You’ll also receive a coupon for 10% off April visits to that restaurant, excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and Easter Sunday. The coupon is valid for dine-in or carry-out, but not valid for third party delivery services. Click the coupon below to access a downloadable PDF that you can print.
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Are you running low on Chamber Bucks?
You can restock anytime!
They are perfect for friends, family, teachers, colleagues, employees...everyone!
Stop by the office to purchase your Chamber Bucks today!
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News and Updates from Our Members |
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BATAVIA, IL – Due to the uncertainty we continue to face through the pandemic, Batavia United Way has adjusted the annual Soup Tasting fundraising event to a slightly different, but equally satisfying, Soup Sampler Home Pack for curbside pick-up.
Pictured is Juliana Cancelo, co-owner of Chamber member Bocaditos Café preparing their heirloom tomato and lentil soup.
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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity (FVHFH) announced its plan to break ground on a sustainable community for veterans its publicist announced today. The Yorkville, IL project called Operation Home America, seeks to raise $6 million by June 15, 2021.
Funds will be used to develop and zone land for permanent, full-equity, affordable single-family and duplex homes on 50 acres. Read the entire press release.
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Businesses - if you hire teens and would like to share job information, please contact Christine Edison at the Batavia Public Library. You can send a PDF to cedison@bataviapubliclibrary.org.
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