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September 26, 2022 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

JOB BOARD

Welcome to Our New Member!

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Happy Monday!

The weather certainly took its cue from the calendar last week. Fall began and temperatures dutifully plummeted! If you're a fan of the crisp, autumn air, Mother Nature says "you're welcome."

This week our schedule is a bit quieter than the past several. However, there is a major ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28 at Chamber member Slumberland Furniture, which opened this month near Target at 165 N. Randall Road. They will be donating beds to area nonprofits, including the Batavia Apartments and Mutual Ground, as part of their 40 Winks Foundation. Please stop by for the program, refreshments, shopping, and of course help us cut the ribbon to this wonderful new addition to Batavia! Click her e to view the event listing.

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Please Help!

Helping hands for food sorting and packing needed! Please join us for an enjoyable evening while helping our hungry neighbors. Invite your family and friends - everyone is welcome. We will be at the Northern Illinois Food Bank on October 27th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. (273 Dearborn Court, Geneva). Learn more and sign up h e re.

Mayor's Weekly Update

For those of you who listen to Batavia Mayor Schielke's weekly address, you can listen to his address recorded on Friday, September 23 here.

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. Make certain you check the calendars regularly!

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

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Slumberland, 165 N. Randall Road, Batavia on Wednesday, September 28 at 3 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Start Something Studio, 12 North Van Buren St., Batavia on Wednesday, October 12 at 5 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: CatTalpa Manor, 10 E. Wilson St., Suite 2, Batavia on Thursday, October 13 at 4 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Edward Jones Financial Advisors, 2631 Williamsburg Ave., Ste. 302, Geneva on Monday, October 17 at 3 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: K. Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar, 2030 W. Main Street, Batavia on Thursday, November 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Chamber Connectors is a dynamic group of

like-minded business owners coming together to develop relationships, offer support, problem solve and brainstorm.

Congratulations to The Executive Geek!

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate the first anniversary of Batavia Chamber member The Executive Geek with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 22. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration, along with the owner, Heather Kwitschau, and her husband, Jeremy.

The Executive Geek maintains a virtual office, concentrating on bookkeeping for nonprofits. In a short year, Heather has built a virtual team and has clients throughout the United States. Her team includes Christina Durrant, administrator, who is a Fox Valley resident; Yesenia Pedraza, business manager from Florida; and Laurie Coia, a fellow bookkeeper from Iowa. According to Heather, by calling in a “geek” to maintain the books, an organization’s leadership can spend their time focusing on the mission of the business while saving money and resources. More information about The Executive Geek and services offered can be found by visiting the website theexecutivegeek.com. You can also check out facebook.com/TheExecutiveGeek. Contact Heather by calling (406) 848-4335(GEEK) or email info@TheExecutiveGeek.com.

News and Updates from Our Members

K.Hollis Jewelers Announces Expansion and Move

Unveils a unique shopping experience with jewelry, boutique and a wine bar.

The 20-year journey for K.Hollis Jewelers enters its next chapter when they move into their new location at 2030 W. Main St. in Batavia on Saturday, September 24 and become K.Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar. Read the entire press release.

44th Annual Bazaar Returns to Covenant Living at The Holmstad on Saturday

Fox Valley shoppers will have an opportunity to purchase the walking sticks and other items at this annual fall event. Now in its 44th year, the Bazaar will be open to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1. Residents at the senior living community are busy preparing for the event where they will offer shoppers a variety of items—from baked goods, wood and needle crafts, seasonal wreaths, designer knits, plants, along with second-hand treasures such as jewelry, furniture, books, and household items. There will also be a raffle for four designer-knit wraps. Read the entire press release.

104th Annual Crosstown Classic, Batavia and Geneva to Continue their “Competing for a Cause” Tradition

On Friday, October 7, Batavia and Geneva High School football fans will meet at Batavia’s Bulldog Stadium for the 104th crosstown classic game and will also be wearing competing T-shirts.

Both high schools will be selling Geneva vs. Batavia “Competing for a Cause” T-shirts from now until game day. Geneva’s sales will support TriCity Family Services, and Batavia’s will support Freedom Fighter Outdoors , the Batavia Public Library Foundation, and the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence. Each limited-edition T-shirt is $15. T-shirt sizes range from adult small to adult 2XL. Read the entire press release.

BatFest Returns to Downtown Batavia

Batavia Mainstreet is thrilled to bring back our annual Halloween-themed family event, BatFest! Held in downtown Batavia on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., BatFest is sure to be a great time. Read the entire press release.