Open for our April 29th Weekly Digest with events, member news and more

April 29, 2024 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

JOB BOARD

Meet Our New Member!

Bar & Board

Last Call! Send in Nominations for the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors!

Two positions for our outstanding board will become available beginning in late August. Nominations are due by the end of April. Please send a letter of nomination to Margaret Perreault, margaret@bataviachamber.org.

Click here to see who is currently on the Batavia Chamber Board of Directors.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce joins the U.S. Small Business Administration in honoring all of our small business members this week. We are proud of each and every one of you!

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 - May 4, 2024, and is when SBA officially recognizes their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy. Learn more about this week and the SBA here.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

All are welcome - please join us!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Bloom 'n Learn: 336 McKee St. at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Boardwalk Shops 2024 Opening: 114 E. Wilson St., Batavia at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10

Last Call!

New Date! Please Re-register.

Fore! 50th Annual Golf Outing Takes Place in Early June

Don't delay...round up a foursome or simply sign up and we will pair you with a fun partner. Sponsorships are still available, contact Patti Anselme for information and reserve yours today!

Get Your Batavia Community Flag!

Are you seeing a brightly colored red flag with a windmill pop-up all over Batavia and wonder where to get them? The Batavia Community Flag is available for purchase online and can be picked up at our office, 106 W. Wilson Street. Available are a 3’ x 5’ flag for $50, a garden-size flag with stake for $35 and stickers for $5.

Congratulations to The Hallow Traveler & Fancy Nancy Boards, a.k.a. Bar & Board on Your Grand Opening!

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Chamber members Fancy Nancy Boards and The Hallow Traveler with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Apr. 26. The festivities took place at 109 E. Wilson St., 2^nd Floor in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Nancy Castro, owner of Fancy Nancy Boards, and Eliana Maldonado, owner of The Hallow Traveler.

The two businesses have joined their creative hospitality talents to open a mocktail bar and retail shop, a.k.a. Bar & Board. Along with catering and event planning services, with this second story space, the pair now have room to host small events along with retail sales of charcuterie, cocktail supplies, boards and soon, classes. Fancy Nancy Boards is a Batavia Boardwalk graduate and offers a one of-a-kind charcuterie experience. The Hallow Traveler offers mobile bartending services via a vintage 1989 Merhow horse trailer that has been converted into a mobile bar for all event needs. Contact Nancy by calling (630) 849-1033 or visit her website, www.fancynancyboards.com. Eliana can be contacted by calling (630) 701-4429 or visit www.thehallowtraveler.com. For the latest updates, you can visit their Facebook pages: facebook.com/thehallowtraveler and facebook.com/FancyNancyBoards.

News and Updates from Our Members

Delve Into Batavia’s Unique Past During Preservation Week

Learn about Batavia’s unique people and places during 2024 Preservation Week, April 28-May 4. This week celebrates the sights and spaces that make Batavia special. Learn more about the community you call home through a bar crawl, trolley tour, workshop and informal conversation about Batavia’s past.

Preservation Week highlights the importance of local history and inspires residents to preserve their personal, family and community collections for future generations. This year’s theme is “Preserving Identities.” Read the entire press release.

Empowerment in Action: FVSRA Opens Doors for Summer Positions

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) is thrilled to announce open positions for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Summer Day Camp Counselors, Inclusive Special Needs Assistants, and Vehicle Drivers in the Fox Valley area. At FVSRA, individuals with disabilities make friends, experience new activities, and become part of a supportive community. Read the entire press release.