Ribbon Cutting, MGN, Showcase and more!

May 10, 2021

Chamber Office Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday

Not a member of the Frankfort Chamber yet? Click here to join!

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us Thursday as we celebrate

Guaranteed Rate's new location,

upstairs from Trail's Edge Brewing.

Click on flyer below to open and download.

Saturday, May 22

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Webinar Series

Tools for Success: Navigating the New Normal

Experts in their fields will show you all you need to know—from legal considerations to best practices in digital advertising; from brand identity to effective sales techniques; from actionable advice on marketing and communication best practices to help your small business succeed in 2021 & beyond.

Open and download flyer with more details here

Third Wednesday of the month

Members: $15 each

Non-Members: $20 each

May 19: 9-10am

How COVID Helped A New Coffee Shop Succeed presented by

Ryan Weckerly, Morningstar Media Group

June 16: 9-10am

Crucial Business Components to Success presented by Amanda Brinkman, creator, producer & host of hit series “Small Business Revolution,” named among Inc. Magazine’s top shows for entrepreneurs.

July 14: 9-10am

The Art of Pivoting: Strategies for Developing a Flexible

Business Model for the Future presented by Julie Shields, USASBE (US Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship)

Aug. 18: 9-10am

Sales and Marketing to Help You Dominate Your Market presented by Bill Guertin-the 800-Pound Gorilla

Golf & Sponsorship Registration Now Open!

Join us for our 2021 Community Golf Outing on Thursday, July 15, at SPG Green Garden Country Club.

Click on the brochure below to open and download for more information.

You may register online here or

download a registration form here

SAVE THE DATE

The Chamber is planning a fun,

summer get-together.

Details coming soon!

Thursday, August 5

at CD&ME

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

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Read and download all the recent Member Spotlights here

Submit your information for a

Member Spotlight here

https://forms.gle/7heCUpVWQAw3ffYr5

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.

Upcoming webinars include:

Starting Your Business, 2pm, March 24

Social Media--Stop Posting! Start Marketing!, 11am, April 2

Video Marketing for Small Business, 11am, April 8

Funding Your Business, 2pm, April 14

Learn more about these webinars and more and register for here.

Member2Member Discounts

If you'd like to offer a discount or special offer to fellow chamber members, send information on your offer to kris@frankfortchamber.com

Staples, 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. More information here

CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS,

OFFERS & EVENTS

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

The nomination phase is fast approaching for the Southland’s BEST 2021 Awards. Only the top 5 businesses in each category will move on to the voting round. Get ready to vote in your favorites! If you nominate at least 25 times, you are automatically entered in to win a $100 Visa gift card!

Qualify for a category? Go to southlandsbest.com or contact Dana Anderson for more information dana.anderson@nwi.com

Nominations run June 1-20. Voting runs July 29-August 29. Winners announced October 7.

Frankfort Arts Association will host its 2nd Annual Art on the Green on September 12 at Breidert Green.

Here's an opportunity to place an ad in the event guide to support this great local organization AND

promote your business to all the visitors.

Secure your sponsorship here

AOTG Sponsors | Frankfort Arts Association

The Maddog Strong Foundation is thrilled to announce that our Inaugural Miles for Maddog 5k/10k Run & Walk will be taking place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, on a U.S. Track & Field certified and sanctioned 5K/10K race course that runs through beautiful Frankfort Square Park District!

You can register for the race at https://raceroster.com/events/2021/29226/miles-for-maddog

We have many opportunities for race sponsorship available--sponsorship is a great opportunity for

businesses to reach hundreds of people on race day and thousands more through our social media and online promotion! Email info@maddogstrong.org for details!

More event information can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/milesformaddog

The Lincoln-Way Foundation will hold three $10,000* All-American Golf Ball Drops! The fundraisers will be at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox on:

Tuesday, June 1-First Drop

Monday, July 5-Second Drop

Tuesday, Sept. 7-Third Drop

Package Deal #1 - Single Drop

1 ball - $20.00

3 balls - $50.00

7 balls - $100.00

Each additional ball over 6 - $15.00 each

Package Deal #2 - Enter All 3 Ball Drops

1 ball each event, (3 balls total) - $50.00

2 balls each event, (6 balls total) - $100.00

Each additional ball over 6 - $15.00 each

Purchase your balls for your chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize! The ball at the bottom (or closest to the hole) will receive the First Prize of $1,000, Second Prize winner (second ball from bottom or second closest) will receive $200, Third Prize (third ball from bottom or third closest) and Farthest From the Hole winners will each receive a $100 Sanctuary Gift Card. A sealed envelope containing a random number from 1 to 1000 will be opened & if that number matches the First Prize winning number, that winner will receive $10,000! A maximum of 1000 balls will be sold & dropped. Sales will end the morning of the drop dates. Winners need not be present. If 400 balls or less are sold, the Foundation reserves the right to reduce all prize payouts 50%, excluding the Grand Prize. This event will be live streamed on Facebook.

Frankfort Public Library is offering many programs including:

Virtual Intro to Sculpting with Blender on Mon. May 17 at 7pm. Blender is a powerful but complicated open-source program. It offers many tools for 3D modelling and animation. This class will focus on Sculpting. Participants may print one object on our 3D printer, free of charge. Please note: Frankfort Library card holders have priority registration. Non-FPLD patrons may register one week prior to the class.

Virtual Program: Commit to Fit for Busy People on Tue. May 18 at 7pm. Life gets busy but we need to take care of ourselves to take care of everyone else. Trainer Arlene Santiago wants you to breathe fully, take time for yourself, and join her for a quick and effective 30-minute strength and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout. No equipment needed. Please complete the Instructor's liability form at the time of registration.

SAVE THE DATE! Registration for the 2021 Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program opens Monday, June 7, 2021. We have *over* 100 gift cards to local businesses. This means more raffle prizes than ever before! Sign up information coming soon.