Frankfort Chamber Connection 2-22-21

February 22, 2021

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SAVE THE DATE!

The Chamber will be hosting a modified Community Showcase from 10am-1pm, Saturday, May 22 at Main Park, Nebraska and Locust streets. Rain location will be the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St.

Space is limited to 50 exhibitors. Watch for sponsorship opportunities and registration soon!

SAVE THE DATE!

Watch for sponsorship opportunities

and registration soon!

GAME EXTENDED 2 WEEKS!

Due to the recent weather conditions,

we are extending the game for two weeks, until March 15.

Drawings will take place

Feb. 8, March 1, 8 & 15.

Click on the Scavenger Hunt logo above, watch the video above for game instructions and download a game card with instructions here.

We have lots of great prizes from our participating businesses. Get out there and show your love to our local businesses. Happy hunting!

Thanks to our participating sponsors (below) and businesses: Briosa Boutique, Crossfit Rua, Dancing Marlin, Frankfort Park District, FUSE Salon & Spa, Glory Bee Gift Shop, Isabel's Journey, Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa, Lincoln Travel & Cruises Inc., Lincolnway Community Bank, Lorin's Luxe, Orange Theory Fitness, Rare Apparel 28, Redtail Market, Rich's Pizza Joint, Salina's Pizza ~ Catering & Event Rentals, Short & Sweet-Tasty Treats, Simply Home Again, This & That Gifts, Tis The Seasons Craft Store, Whimsy, Lil Surprises, Raffy's Candy Store, Edward Jones-Brett Schaibley.

Exclusive Chamber discounts at

Staples in Frankfort

Frankfort Chamber members now have access to special partner discounts every time they shop at the Frankfort Staples store.

Enrollment is required. To enroll, log into your Chamber account at www.frankfortchamber.com and look for the Member 2 Member Deals where you will find a registration link. Once you enroll, your discount should be active within 24 hours. Click on the flyer below to open and download.

Click here to read and download all the recent Member Spotlights

Submit your information for a Member Spotlight here

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Attention Will County residents who are interested in getting the

COVID-19 vaccine

You must first complete a registration survey here in order to get on a list. Once you complete the survey, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment, based on IDPH Guidelines. Here is a chart explaining the IDPH Vaccine Distribution Plan.

Vaccine Guidance & Resources

The U.S. Chamber has added a new component—titled Vaccine Guidance and Resources—to provide you with the latest updates and information regarding COVID-19 vaccine development, prioritization, and distribution. The information includes:

COVID-19 Vaccine Guide and FAQs: A primer on vaccine allocation, prioritization, and timelines from the U.S. Chamber.
GIPC's Discover and Deliver Map: An interactive map to see what kind of COVID-19 research is going on in your community.
Tracker on Phased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines from the National Governors Association (NGA): A tracker providing information on state and territorial plans for phased allocation of COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccine Finder: An online portal to help get communities get connected to vaccine providers once COVID-19 vaccination is widely available to the public.

2021 "Welcome to Frankfort" Gift Bag program

Get your business information in the hands of every new Frankfort resident in 2021—an estimated 400 to 600 people who are eager to learn about their new community, and local products and services.

More information and registration here

CHAMBER MEMBER

OFFERS & EVENTS

If you have a special offer or event you want us to share here, send text only to kris@frankfortchamber.com.

Frankfort Lions Club is holding a Sock Drive until March 15. Bring your new socks for men, women and children to the Chamber Office, 123 Kansas St.; Founder's Community Center, 140 Oak St; or Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road. Monetary donations accepted at PO Box 223, Frankfort, IL 60423.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank intends to reopen its PPP processing platform for loan applications on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at approximately 3pm.

"We anticipate this will be the last time we will accept applications for this round of PPP funding. We urge all qualifying organizations and self-employed individuals who wish to participate in the program to plan accordingly. The portal will remain open for a period of time and then close. We appreciate your loyalty and thank you for your patience."

Rich's Pizza Joint is part of a Dose of Kindness program that is helping frontline workers, who have performed heroically under stress through many trying situations during this pandemic.

Rich's is asking members of the community to sponsor meals for the frontline workers at Silver Cross Hospital. To donate a meal or meals for $10 each, visit www.richspizzajointtogo.com and choose the Dose of Kindness special listed at the top of the menu. 100% of donations go to meal preparation and delivery.

For more information, please visit our "Dose of Kindness" Facebook Page to learn how you can make a difference.

Frankfort Park District – The digital Spring 2021 Program Brochure is now available to view online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/gxupa/kcbc/ , the brochure can also be downloaded from our website at www.frankfortparks.org .

Spring 2021 Registration begins Monday, March 1 (Residents) and Monday, March 8 (Non-Residents).

Senior Valentine Luncheon is Friday, February 26, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, at the Founders Community Center, 55 years & older, $9. Registration Deadline: February 22. Rules of the Road is Wednesday, March 3, from 9:00 - 10:30 am, , at the Founders Community Center. *Pre-registration required. The 22nd Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show is Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street. Free Admission!

For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400 or visit our website www.frankfortparks.org to download an application. For more information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400 or visit our website at www.frankfortparks.org. Come join the fun!

Frankfort Public Library is offering many programs including:

Genealogy Research from Home on Tue. Mar. 2 at 7pm. Have you begun your heritage quest yet? Remote access to Ancestry Library Edition is expanded through March 2021. Find out how you can obtain immediate access to Ancestry Library Edition and learn about other online family history research tools.

Virtual CoffeeCake & Crime on Fri. Mar 5 at 1pm. Join us on Zoom to discuss "The Mystery of Three Quarters: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery" by Sophie Hannah. Hercule Poirot returns home after an agreeable luncheon to find an angry woman waiting to berate him outside his front door. She demands to know why Poirot has accused her of the murder of a man she has neither heard of nor ever met. A limited number of print copies are available to check out at the Library.

Virtual Program: Gardening Series - Plant an Edible Garden on Wed. Mar. 10 at 6pm. TAKE a sampling seed kit from the library to PLANT in your garden and ATTEND a virtual program to learn basic tips on getting your edible garden started this spring. After registration, pick up a kit at the Adult Services desk between Mar. 2-9, and then attend a Zoom meeting on Mar. 10.

SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College offers one-on-one business advising, resources and seminars to assist entrepreneurs with the start-up or expansion of their business. JJC is part of a state-wide Illinois Small Business Development Center network that has been serving small businesses for over 30 years. Learn more about these webinars and more and register for here.