IG training, Golf & Showcase registration and more!

March 22, 2021

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

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

'Bridge Phase' of Illinois' reopening plan as pathway to Phase 5.

More information here.

Small Businesses and Restaurants: What the new relief package means for you!

The U.S. Chamber's Neil Bradley and CO—'s Jeanette Mulvey are joined by National Restaurant Association's Sean Kennedy to break down the new relief package and what it means for small businesses and restaurants. Watch the replay here

WEDNESDAY:

Instagram 101 Hands-on Training

Join us in-person at Jimmy O's Bar & Grille, 20805 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort,

or via Zoom

for hands-on Instagram training

with Dan, of FlipSwitch Social Media.

11:30-Noon: Check-in, lunch and networking

Noon-1pm: Hands-on training. Bring your phones with your business Instagram page set up and ready to go!

In-person guests will enjoy a pizza and salad lunch.

$10 for Chamber members

$20 for non-members

Click on the flyer below to open and save or print.

Help us welcome

The Learning Experience

to Frankfort!

Showcase registration open/sponsorships available!

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. We will fill up quickly so don't wait to register!

Download an application to reserve your spot and/or sign up to be a sponsor here.

Click on the flyer below to open for easier reading.

Now Accepting Golf & Sponsorship Resigtration!

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

Thanks to everyone who participated in the I Love Local Scavenger Hunt. The final winners were drawn last Monday. See video below to learn about our Week #4 Drawing Sponsor, Simply Home Again, and find out who won!

I Love Local Scavenger Hunt Week #4 Drawing

Thanks again to our I Love Local Scavenger Hunt participating 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.

And sponsors: Camp Manitoqua, Clavio 4 Frankfort, CRIS Realty, Cultivate, Edward Jones-Brett Schaibley, Herder Bros., Margaret Farina, Raffy's Candy Store, Town Center Bank and The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines.

Special thanks to our drawing sponsors: Sterk Family Law Group, Associated Orthodontics, Simply Home Again and The Alexa Group of Re/MAX 10.

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. More information here

Read and download all the recent Member Spotlights here

Submit your information for a

Member Spotlight here

https://forms.gle/7heCUpVWQAw3ffYr5

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. Here is an update on the plan as of 2-22-21

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.

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

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.

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.

Educate yourself on the Park District's Non-Binding Referendum

The Frankfort Park District has the opportunity to purchase a valuable parcel of land (the Borg-Warner plant, 300 S. Maple) for future recreational use for the community.

On Tuesday, April 6, the Frankfort Park District is asking voters, in a non-binding referendum, if it should acquire and improve the site of the Borg-Warner Plant for the purpose of developing, improving, and operating an indoor recreational space and outdoor athletic facilities and finance the purchase and renovation of the project by issuing bonds that will result in a property tax increase? The referendum question is a non-binding (advisory) ballot question.

For more information on this proposal, visit https://www.frankfortparks.org/frankfort-park-district-referendum-overview/

Join The Conservation Foundation for our annual Earth Day Benefit Festival!

This year's event with be a month-long festival in April with a variety of activities. Tickets are now available for our live Will County event, trivia night, Family Adventures on the Farm, and so much more! Sponsorships still available. It will also feature our adventured-themed silent auction! Contact Abby Beck (abeck@theconservationfoundation.org) for auction items and sponsorship opportunities. More information can be found at: https://www.theconservationfoundation.org/event/2021-earth-day-benefit-month-long-festival/

Phillips Chevrolet Won the 2021 DealerRater Chevrolet Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com. This award is presented to the dealership that has earned their highest ratings among approximately 3,000 Chevy dealers in the United States.

“Car buyers have spoken and have identified Phillips Chevrolet as the best Chevrolet dealer to do business with in United States,” said DealerRater General Manager Jamie Oldershaw. “The quality and number of reviews for Phillips Chevrolet speak volumes of the top-notch experiences they provide to customers.”

The DealerRater Dealer of the Year Awards are based on reviews by new- and used-car shoppers and those who took their vehicles into dealerships for service. Reviewers evaluated Phillips Chevrolet on its customer service, quality of work, friendliness, pricing and overall experience. Phillips Chevrolet has demonstrated consistently high ratings for customer satisfaction, placing it at the top of its class.

“Phillips Chevrolet takes a great deal of pride in providing a quality car-buying and service experience” said Curtis Pascarella, President of Phillips Chevrolet. “We thank DealerRater for this award, and we’re also extremely grateful to the customers who took the time to share their experiences, as well our team members who provide award-winning customer service every day.”

Get new customers and increase sales with Citispoon, a local restaurant marketing platform. It’s free to join and you never have to write us a check. All you do is honor and validate Citispoon.com Certificates. You keep 100% of the money diners spend at your restaurant. Learn more and sign up at www.citispoon.com/restaurant-partners/

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.

Frankfort Public Library is offering many programs including:

Will County Early Voting. All Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the Tuesday, April 6 Consolidated Election.

EARLY & GRACE PERIOD VOTING SCHEDULE:

Mon., March 22 – Fri., March 26: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Mon., March 29 – Thurs., April 1: 9:30am – 4:30pm

For questions, please contact the Will County Clerk’s Office at 815.740.4615 or visit thewillcountyclerk.com.

Confessions of a Bad Feminist on Tue. Mar. 30 at 7pm. To celebrate Women's History Month, join us on Zoom to discuss Roxanne Gay's TED Talk "Confessions of a Bad Feminist" and talk about feminism. When writer Roxane Gay dubbed herself a "bad feminist," she was making a joke, acknowledging that she couldn't possibly live up to the demands for perfection of the feminist movement. She asks us to embrace all flavors of feminism and make the small choices that might lead to actual change. Watch the TED Talk before the program: https://www.ted.com/talks/roxane_gay_confessions_of_a_bad_feminist

Virtual Program: Retirement: Making Your Money Last on Mon. Apr. 5 at 7pm. How do you picture your retirement? Financial Advisor Brett Schaibley will discuss ways to help you work toward achieving your retirement goals - what matters most to you. We’ll focus on how to provide for your income needs, including your retirement income for the future. We'll also explore key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses, market volatility and unexpected events. There will be time for questions.