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August 5, 2024 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

JOB BOARD

Congratulations to Chuck Keller!

Our July 2024 Amassador of the Month

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the July Ambassador of the Month is Chuck Keller! Chuck is a first-year member of the Ambassador committee and owner of Inspired Edge Coaching. Besides making phone calls to members on our behalf, attending our networking events (often times winning a raffle prize!), you will find Chuck supporting new businesses and members at ribbon cutting ceremonies. We are thankful that he took the plunge to become one of our dedicated ambassadors!

As a faith-based coach, Chuck helps his clients gain clarity, confidence, focus and purpose. Chuck’s willingness to help and build relationships on our behalf is valued and deeply appreciated by our members, the Board of Directors, and Chamber staff. Thank you for all you do to support the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and the community!

THURSDAY! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: CD One Price Cleaners: 2006 W. Wilson Street, Batavia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 8

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Overflow: 144 W. Wilson Street, Batavia at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Long Branch Tree Service: Batavia Chamber Office, 106 W. Wilson Street at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 29

Keep Up To Date on Ribbon Cuttings!

Ribbon Cuttings are a fantastic way to welcome a new business to Batavia or celebrate a business anniversary.

You can keep up to date with upcoming ribbon cuttings, including postponements or cancellations, by following our Ribbon Cutting interest group via our text messaging platform. Use the QR code to follow the interest and receive text messages about ribbon cuttings scheduled or changes to a previously scheduled ribbon cutting.

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Eye On Aging Event!

Booths, sponsorships and presentation opportunities are now available. Contact Patti Anselme for more information: patti@bataviachamber.org or call (630) 879-7134, Ext. 3.

Batavia Business Pulse Survey

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Batavia and Batavia MainStreet to conduct an important Business Pulse Survey. We recognize that our business community has opinions and suggestions and we want to hear them.

Your answers will help us understand how we can help your business thrive. Your answers will also assist us in marketing our city to future residents, visitors and other business prospects.

We encourage you to complete the survey that will be hitting your inboxes this week. It will take just a few minutes, but it will provide us with valuable information for years to come. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Batavia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Margaret Perreault, or City of Batavia Economic Development Manager,

Anthony Isom, Jr., aisom@bataviail.gov, 630-454-2720.

Help Shape Batavia Public Library's Future!

The Batavia Public Library is in the beginning stages of a strategic planning process that will shape the Library's future for years to come.

Please take a moment to complete the survey to the Library can learn your ideas about services, programs and facilities. Take the survey!

Want to Learn More about the Batavia Community Flag?

Area Code: Batavia released a podcast about it, listen here and then purchase your Batavia Community Flag!

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 GNC Batavia on your

10-Year Anniversary!

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate with Rob Wiet, owner of GNC Batavia Friday afternoon. We cut the ribbon to commemorate the 10-Year Anniversary of this great business in Batavia! Congratulations, GNC Batavia!

This past Friday, Margaret Perreault, President and CEO of the Batavia Chamber went on a walking tour of Batavia with State Representative, Maura Hirschauer. They visited serveral business along the way to listen to the needs of the business community. Stops included Wilson Street Mercantile, Heritage Woods of Batavia, Geneva Winery, CaDo & Company, The Goat and a meeting with Fermilab.

News and Updates from Our Members

End Summer with Block Party & Taste of Batavia

Batavia MainStreet is excited to host Block Party & Taste of Batavia on Sunday, September 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Peg Bond Center, with a Car Show on Houston Street. Read the entire press release .

Back to School for Batavia 101 - Schools Open August 14

“The first day of school is one of the best days of the year for our teachers, staff, students, and families,” said Tom Kim, Superintendent of Batavia Public School District 101.

Read the entire press release.

National Night Out with Batavia Police Department

TOMORROW! Join Batavia Police Department for a fun and educational evening! It's the perfect chance to learn about what they do and connect with your neighbors. This is a FREE family event!