Monday Mention: Happy Thanksgiving!

MONDAY MENTIONS

McHenry Area Chamber

Weekly Newsletter

November 21st, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

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FRIENDLY REMINDER:

Our office will be closed this week, 11/24/22 & 11/25/22 in observation of Thanksgiving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving from the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce! We are thankful for all of you and the wonderful year we’ve had. We're grateful to have had so many successful events, welcomed almost 100 new members, and for the collaborations with those who help us make the Chamber and our community a great place to work, live, and play. We remind you to think of what you are thankful for and use that as energy to thrive in 2023.

From your favorite team,

Molly, Jeannette, Robin, Kelsey & Amy

Do you have sales going on this weekend? CLICK HERE or on the graphic above to share your info to our recent Facebook post! We'll use this over the weekend to share your sales and promotions with our followers.

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CURRENT CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

McHenrys NEXT: NEXT-giving

Tuesday 11/22/2022 6:00 PM

McHenry's NEXT is looking for comfort for their November event. Wear your stretchy pants because they are having a nice night in for a NEXT-giving.

Bring a dish to pass and come hang out for a pre-thanksgiving event. BYOB. Find a list of foods to bring on their Facebook event page.

Fitagogy Mixer

Tuesday 11/29/2022 5:00 PM

Please join us and Chris for a mindful mixer at Fitagogy! There will be food and non-alcoholic drinks provided.

A few fun games will be played for chances to win prizes. Also, bring business cards for a chance to win some raffle items!

Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting: The NEW

Castle Autoplex McHenry

Thursday 12/1/2022 10:00 AM

Please join us, Crystal Lake and the Cary-Grove Chambers to celebrate the new ownership of what was Gary Lang Auto Group and is now Castle Autoplex McHenry!

Sponsorships are now available!

DECEMBER EVENTS

December 1st - Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting Castle Autoplex 10:00 AM

December 2nd - Never Eat Alone at Rusty Nail 11:45 AM

December 6th - Multi-Chamber Mixer The Community Foundation 5:00 PM

December 7th - Virtual Lunch & Learn with Payroll Solutions 11:45 AM

December 8th - Ribbon Cutting Reese Barkery & Pawtique 12:00 PM

December 9th - Chamber Playbook (New Members Only) 9:00 AM

December 9th - Meeting of the Minds (Members Only) 11:30 AM

December 13th - Chamber Holiday Party 5:00 PM

December 14th - WINGS Luncheon Holiday Roundtables 11:30 AM

December 19th, 2022 - January 1st, 2023. Our office will be closed

Please note: If you were wondering why you might not see an event LIVE on the chamber calendar, all events must be completed 100% before they are made LIVE.

Want 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 will fill fast as our events are booking 1-2 months in advance! Think of this as a way to promote and share a major event / milestone or to educate and support our members. *Limited availability each month. First come first serve*

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

MEMBER NEWS

Are you shopping small this holiday? Take this time to view our member directory and think about the businesses you can support! Shop local clothing stories, order handmade and local gifts and clothing, support local restaurants and businesses by buying a gift card and so much more.

Can't buy? No worries! You can still show your love and support this holiday by leaving reviews, sharing info on social media and following and promoting other Chamber member businesses!

K-Adams Foto is growing!

What: K-Adams Foto is excited to promote 2 successful years in business and a (hopefully) an even better year 3. Because of this success, owner Kelsey will be niching down some. With her passion to support the community and local business owners, Kelsey will now be focusing a little more on helping up-level your business through quality photography and a little less time on your traditional family sessions. So why use stock photos or outdated shots for 2023? Book today and start your year with quality photos that will spring your business forward and help you start it out strong!

When: Book with me today for a session in Q1! There is limited availability between January and March for branded sessions (headshots, staff photos, buildings, lifestyles, etc), product or food (websites and menus or business in action) and personal and professional events.

For More Information: Kelsey Adams | K-Adams Foto | Kelsey@kadamsfoto.com

Welcome to the town and also to our Chamber!

What: WellNow Urgent Care, one of the country’s fastest-growing urgent care providers, opened the doors to its newest center in McHenry (Located at 1840 N. Richmond Rd., McHenry, IL 60051). The new facility offers treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, COVID-19 testing and treatment, and occupational medicine services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients can simply walk in or, if preferred, schedule a visit online.

MEMBER EVENTS

Pioneer Center's Holiday Inspiration Luncheon Tickets are now ON SALE! Pioneer Center for Human Services

What: You are cordially invited to our Holiday Inspiration Luncheon.

Pioneer Center for Human Services is excited to announce inspirational speakers Dana Rebik, an Emmy Award nominated reporter for WGN-TV and Kevin Sullivan, a disability rights activist and motivational speaker. Their unique story of how their paths crossed and the resulting change for Kevin will bring you joy.

Join this very special luncheon fundraiser full of holiday cheer and an opportunity to win amazing Grand Raffle prizes, a wide variety of exciting Gift Basket Raffles and extraordinary Silent Auction items to usher in the holiday season. Buy your event and grand raffle tickets at: www.pioneercenter.org/events. Event proceeds to benefit Pioneer Center for Human Services.

When: Friday, December 2nd 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lake Holiday Inn - 800 S. Illinois Rt. 31, Crystal Lake, IL

For More Information: Sue George, Event and Volunteer sgeorge@pioneercenter.org 815.759.7130

Photos from this years Downtown Holiday Walk. Thank you to our photography sponsor, K-Adams Foto for capturing all of our signature events, year after year!

Also a reminder, our Letters to Santa box will be up until December 15th, Festival of Trees will be up until December 30th at the McHenry Recreation Department (stop by with non-perishables and vote for your favorite tree) and lastly, our Reindeer Scavenger Hunt for kids will go on now until December 16th.

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