Frankfort Chamber Chatter 1-25-21

January 25, 2021

COVID-19 information and resources, Chamber update emails and more can be found on our website homepage under the NEWS tab at the top

www.frankfortchamber.com

Deadline today!

Is your business signed up yet to be a Scavenger Hunt stop or Business Sponsor for this fun, new February event?

Click here to learn how you can promote your business by participating in the I Love Local Scavenger Hunt.

We still have room for Scavenger Hunt stops and Business sponsors. Drawing sponsors are sold out!

The registration deadline to participate is Monday, January 25. Register here.

Free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

Don't miss out!

Reserve your ad space by February 5

Reserve your ad space today in the 2021-22 Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Community Guide.

Contact Lora, of Shaw Media, at 708-377-8413 or LHealy@shawmedia.com. See information on ad sizes, rates, and schedule below.

The Guide, which is being produced by Shaw Media, will be directly mailed in March to 8,000 homes in Frankfort. Additional copies will be distributed in the Chamber’s New Resident Gift Bags, at the Chamber office and events throughout the year.

The guide will be filled with helpful demographic information, important phone numbers, shopping, dining, recreation as well as many area resources. It also will include a listing of Chamber members--alphabetically and by category.

Whether you advertise in the publication or not, please log into your Chamber account and make sure your information is correct--business name, address, phone, website, and category. Thank you!

Click on flyer below to open and print

Will County upgraded to

Tier 1 Mitigations

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has moved Region 7 (Kankakee and Will) back up to Tier 1, which allows limited indoor bar and restaurant service and increases the number of people who can gather for meetings, social events, and gatherings. Details can be found here https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19

Please support our local restaurants/bars.

Below is an updated Chamber Eatery list to help with your meal planning. Click on the flyer to open and print. The list can also be found on our website here

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.

Click on the chart below to open and download.

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

Click here to read and download all the recent Member Spotlights

Submit your information for a Member Spotlight here

https://forms.gle/7heCUpVWQAw3ffYr5

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.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank is pleased to announce the opening of our Small Business PPP Resource Center to assist borrowers with applying for SBA PPP Loans!

The Small Business PPP Resource Center offers Wintrust staff who are well versed with the SBA PPP loan program to assist borrowers with questions along with technical equipment such as high-speed computers, printers and scanners for borrowers to use to apply for PPP loans at the Center!

The Small Business PPP Resource Center is located inside our Markham Bank & Trust location, 3120 W. 159^th Street and is minutes from the I-57 and I-294 expressways.

Hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9-11am and Wednesday 3-6pm.

For more information, please call 815-464-6888
Member FDIC® - Equal Housing Lender

Show your appreciation with Nothing Bundt Cakes. Looking to thank your employees and show appreciation for your clients? Choose Bundlet Towers, Decorated Cakes, Bundtinis and other one-of-a-kind gifts, starting at just $4.75. Visit the Mokena location at 11225 W. Lincoln Hwy, call 815-642-5754 or email mokena@nothingbundtcakes.com.

Lincoln-Way Foundation

invites the entire community to celebrate their “Love of Lincoln-Way” at the annual Gala & Auctions. This year, support local students from the comfort of your home by tuning in to this VIRTUAL event on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 7 p.m. via https://lwef2021.givesmart.com.

This fun night in will be hosted by Foundation Executive Director Bob Kennedy and Foundation Board President Stacie McGlone. Throughout the evening, learn how the Foundation raises money, and hear first-hand testimonials from students and staff on the various ways the funds raised benefit Lincoln-Way 210. Bid on some amazing gift baskets donated by individuals and businesses whose generosity makes a positive difference in the lives of many Lincoln-Way students and families. Raffles and silent auction open February 13, and tune in to the event on February 20 to win some amazing prizes through the premier auction.

Due to COVID-19, the Foundation has had to cancel or modify many programs. In order to continue to generate financial support with which to enrich and enhance the opportunities and educational experiences of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students, the Foundation needs your help now more than ever. “We provided more than $23,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in 2020 and with the support of the community, we hope to exceed that amount in 2021,” said Kennedy.

This event is free, so register today to be automatically entered into a $100 gift card raffle for those who register by noon on February 18, 2021. Visit https://lwef2021.givesmart.com to view and bid on silent and premier auctions or donate directly to the Foundation. Those unable to attend can still bid on silent auction or raffle items by registering at https://lwef2021.givesmart.com. Proceeds from the event are used for scholarships and classroom enhancements, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/3ZRN21oGV2w.

Frankfort Public Library is offering many programs including:

Virtual Program: Tai Chi for Well-Being on Thu. Jan. 28 at 10am. Join Certified Tai Chi Master Instructor, Allison Deputy of MoonWillow Tai Chi, as she cues you head to toe for a full body workout. You will begin with gentle breathing and stretching, progressing to movements from the Tai Chi & Qigong disciplines. Allison will guide you through energy point stimulation, arthritis exercises for hands and fingers, and healing visualization exercises. All abilities and beginners welcome.

Virtual Cooking with Chef Chris: Beef Enchiladas on Sun. Jan. 31 at 1pm. Zoom with us to make yummy beef enchiladas and sauce along with Chef Chris Thielman. We will email the zoom link, recipe, and shopping list. Chef Chris requests that all ingredients be measured ahead of the demonstration. This program will last about 90 minutes. You have the option to cook along or observe the demonstration. Chef Chris has a 45-year history of working in the food industry. He recently retired from teaching Culinary and Pastry Arts at College of DuPage.

Genealogy Research from Home on Tue. Feb. 2 at 7pm. Remote access to Ancestry Library Edition is expanded through March 2021. Find out how you can obtain immediate access with your library card in addition to learning about other online family history research tools. Librarian Jill Ganeshan will help you navigate your way!

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.