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McHenry Area Chamber
Weekly Newsletter
June 14, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening this month.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members.
FEATURED POST
Check out resources from fellow members in our Chamber News and Knowledge.
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FIESTA DAYS PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
If your business is ready to get in front of the public, Fiesta Days offers a handful of free or inexpensive options!
BEACH BASH BOOTH
You may set up a table or tent for free at Beach Bash Sunday (July 11), our FREE family day, at Petersen Park from 12-5pm.
  • Complimentary booth space is available only for Chamber members.
  • You must provide some form of entertainment for children (ages 2-8).
FIESTA DAYS PARADE
March in the Fiesta Days parade on July 18! Member businesses can enter for only $50 and 501c3 organizations are free!
VOLUNTEERS
We need help during Music Fest Weekend (July 9-11) with our gate, wristbanding, tear down, and more. If you are available to help, or you would like to bring a group to help (separately from the beer tent shifts), please contact Molly at molly@mchenrychamber.com.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS
CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Deadline for Registration is 5 PM on June 14!
Virtual Networking Scramble

June 18th 9:00 am-11:00 am

Market your business, services, and products at the area's favorite VIRTUAL networking Scramble. Meet up to 25 new people!

NEW - you choose whether you'd like to placed with power partners or whether you just want to increase your network!
"Model of a Mixer" Multi-member Mixer
Tuesday, June 15 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Located at 32000 Savannah Drive, Lakemoor

Meet multiple Chamber members, check out a cool model home with a basement that holds a secret surprise, meet people new to the area, and maybe catch up with a few old friends. 

Featuring William Ryan Homes, Eder, Casella & Co., CASA of McHenry County, & the McHenry Lions Club! 
MCHENRY'S NEXT
VOLUNTEER - Your Children's Bookshelf

Tuesday, June 15th 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Meet us at Your Children's Bookshelf to help clean donated books and sort by reading level.

Can't make it? You can pick up a box to clean and sort at home!
SOCIAL - Mini Golf and Go Karts

Wednesday, June 16th 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Come join us for a fun night at GOLF & GAMES in Woodstock IL. We will meet at 5:30 PM for drinks and a quick bite at Nikos Red Mill Tavern and then head over to Golf & Games at 6:15 PM. Feel free to join for both or meet us there!

No need to register. You will pay when you arrive.
WINGs - Get R.E.A.L. on LinkedIn: 4 Steps to Maximizing Your Marketing and Visibility
Wednesday, June 16th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Presented by Chrissie Zavicar, President and CEO of e-Link Consulting

Learn the 4 steps that will increase your visibility and make the most of your marketing efforts on LinkedIn, from connecting with the right people to creating content that your audience wants to nurturing relationships that turn into leads.
Lunch and Learn 
Wednesday, June 23rd 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Using the Reflect Forward Framework to Persevere Through Disruptive Changes Presented by Toni Gatz of Insperity & Jared Warrick of OPSQC INC

As more people return to the workplace and companies regain a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, many business leaders want to move past all the recent troubles and look ahead to the future – and help their employees do so as well.
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
MEMBER NEWS
AIR TRAVEL INCREASES; CRUISE LINES PREPARE TO SET SAIL
What: The return to travel continues gaining momentum across the United States and around the world, with air travel returning to normal levels, European countries opening to travelers, and cruising out of U.S. ports resuming. READ MORE...
For more info, contact: Heather Duffy, AAA Auto Club, hmduffy@acg.aaa.com, (815) 636-9050
MKE ACHIEVES ACI AIRPORT HEALTH ACCREDITATION
What: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is being recognized for its efforts to
ensure the health and safety of travelers during COVID-19 by becoming accredited in the Airports
Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation program.

The program recognizes airports that demonstrate they are maintaining safe and hygienic facilities by following
the health measures established through ACI and ICAO recovery guidelines, along with industry best
practices. READ MORE...
For More Info, contact: Stephanie Staudinger
sstaudinger@mitchellairport.com, (414) 747-4545
MEMBER EVENTS
Ladies, Are You Leaning In To Your Finances? 10 Questions You Should Be Asking. (a live event)
What: Financial Empowerment for Women : Ladies' Lunch & Learn Series
In person at The Community Foundation for McHenry County's Philanthropy Center
Presented by: Linda Grizely of Weyers McKeever Financial Partners
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SEATING IS LIMITED.
When: Tuesday, June 15th from 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: The Community Foundation for McHenry County's Philanthropy Center, 33 E Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com
Caregiver Course: Creating a Plan of Action
What: A supportive, solution-based course providing education and guidance from industry professionals. Caregivers will be given tools to identify problems, make a plan, and take action. Register at
jotform.com/independencehealth/caregivercourse

MONTHLY SESSION TOPICS:
July: Build Your Care Team
Aug: Financial Conversations
Sept: Health Care & Safety Conversations
Oct: Thinking Ahead
Nov: Reducing Caregiver Stress

When: Saturday, July 10, 2021, Sessions meet once a month, in person. Attend ONE or ALL of sessions
Where: Independence Health & Therapy (2028 Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098) Respite Options Available
For more info, contact: 815-338-3590
Retirement Basics: Building a Comfortable Lifestyle for Tomorrow
What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances!
VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM.
This seminar is for general audiences and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Presented by:
Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely
Weyers McKeever Financial Partners
Your Vision • Our Team
When: Wednesday, June 16, 6:30pm
Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom
Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link
For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
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