Open for our March 27 Weekly Digest with events, member news and more

March 27, 2023 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

JOB BOARD

In our look back this week, we'll keep on the subject of our annual awards event. As we dug deeper into the files, we learned that for many years, the Citizen of the Year presentation took place at a dinner/dance following a May golf outing!

As this Christmas Dinner program cover alludes to, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce gives Ole Awards, too. The Ole Awards were started by a group of people in 1976 who wanted to promote the City of Batavia. Like all events and programs, the Ole Awards has transformed throughout the years. From what we could learn, early awards were often given for exterior aesthetic improvements. For instance, in 1999, the Batavia Riverwalk was given a "Grand Ole" award.

Last week, we sent a press release announcing the 2022 Ole Award winners. A link to the press release is below. Make certain you join us to honor our eight winners at the Inspire Celebration on April 27th! Scroll down to learn more about this year's Inspire celebration and register to join us!

Do you have a story or photo that you'd like to share? We'd love to see it! Please send it to shirley@bataviachamber.org. Thank you!

Batavia Chamber of Commerce Announces Ole Award Winners

Eight Batavia businesses were named recipients of the 2022 Ole Award last week. Businesses who had final city permits by December 31, 2022, were eligible.

All recipients will be honored at the Inspire 2023: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! event, scheduled for Thursday, April 27. Congratulations - register to attend Inspire today! Read the entire press release for the list of the winners.

State of Kane County Government Presentation

A week ago, Kane County Board Chair Corrine M. Pierog presented the "State of Kane County Government" to a multi-chamber audience. Thank you for the enlightening presentation! For those of you who'd like to view the slides, you can access them here.

Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make

Harriet Parker, manager of the SBDC at Waubonsee Community College gave an informative webinar last week. If you missed it, or would like to view the slides, click here. As always, Harriet presented great content for any business owner to consider, not just startups or entrepreneurs!

Last Call for Tables!

Job & Volunteer Fair at the Batavia Public Library

Saturday, April 8 - 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Bring your resume and get ready to meet local businesses and organizations from the Fox Valley area that are looking for seasonal or part-time employees!

Are you a business or volunteer organization?

Get more information and fill out a form HERE to reserve a table! Space requests are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Once space is filled, no more applications will be accepted.

Created by the Libraries of the Fox Valley.

New members - this will be especially helpful to you!

Space is limited - register today.

Registration is Now Open!

Sponsorships are going quickly; email Patti Anselme at patti@bataviachamber.org to reserve yours today.

Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!

All are welcome - please join us!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Fox Valley Hands of Hope, 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28

Save the Date!

Start gathering your foursomes...

Email Patti Anselme, patti@bataviachamber.org, or call the office at (630) 879-7134 if you are interested in sponsoring this fun outing!

Last Chance - Click here to apply!

Congratulations to Precisely Practical!

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate Batavia Chamber member Precisely Practical with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 21. The event was held on the steps of the Batavia Chamber’s office, 106 W. Wilson St. in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration, along with the owner and Batavia resident, Michelle Frediani. Also attending were her husband, James, along with daughter Kayla Frediani and grandson Nick Brewer.

Precisely Practical assists clients with decluttering, sorting, removing donations, senior downsizing and packing/unpacking services. Services can be used for something as small as a pantry or closet or as large as a whole house or business office. Precisely Practical is a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. More information about Precisely Practical can be found by visiting the website preciselypractical.com. You can also check out their Facebook page. Contact Michelle by calling (630) 389-9075 or email preciselypractical@gmail.com.