106 West Wilson St., Batavia
630-879-7134 • bataviachamber.org
Shop local for gifts this year
Now, more than ever, our local businesses need you to keep your gift-shopping dollars in the community. One option, Batavia Chamber Bucks, are available to purchase by stopping by 106 W. Wilson St., Ste. 15. Or call 630879-7134 with a credit card, and your Chamber Bucks will be mailed to you. The $10 certificates are used like cash at a growing number of local businesses. Shop Small Business Weekend in Batavia is Fri., Nov. 27 through Sun., Nov. 29 with a Home for the Holidays theme. Batavia Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Batavia MainStreet to promote shopping local the weekend following Thanksgiving. Watch BataviaChamber.org and/or DowntownBatavia.com for more details
to come; including how to win a fantastic “Ready Your Home for the Holidays” gift and services package! Also, still available to purchase is the limited-edition model of the historical Batavia United Methodist Church. It costs $50 each and is approximately 9"x 5"x 5." Batavia United Methodist Church will receive 25% of the net proceeds. We also have Batavia-Opoly games for $25 each. Stop by the chamber office or call to reserve yours!
Calling out for nominations for 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year! The Citizen of the Year Award is given to a local resident whose service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community. Criteria for the award are: • The nominee must reside, or have their business, in Batavia or Batavia Township. • The nominee must have assisted in an improvement or program of significant value to the Batavia community. • The improvement must be made as a result of a personal commitment and not substantially as a result of their primary employ-
ment or public responsibilities. • The nominee may not currently be on the Board of Directors of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. • The nominee does not need to be a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. • The contributions of the nominee to the community should be of an extraordinary nature. Nominations should be made in the form of a letter of recommendation to the Chamber of Commerce, no later than Nov. 13, stating the reasons why the individual being
Annual Breakfast with Mayor Jeffery Schielke* Thurs., Nov. 5, 7:30am, Lincoln Inn Banquets In-person and virtual registration available.
Batavia Women in Business Holiday Event,* Tues., Dec. 8 to benefit Batavia United Way Adopt a Family and Batavia Access Toy Drive
Upcoming Events
nominated is worthy of this honor. Citizen of the Year is selected from the nomination by a panel of previous Citizen of the Year honorees. Past 10 Citizens of the Year: 2019 Nanette (Nan) Phillips 2018 Georgene Kauth O’Dwyer 2017 Marcia Boyce 2016 Ed & Nancy Weiss 2015 Joanne Spitz 2014 J. Thomas “Tom” Von Lunen 2013 James Hanson 2012 Britta & Steven McKenna 2011 Robert & Suzanne Peterson 2010 Virginia C. Babcock Save the date 2021 Annual Inspire Awards* Thurs., Jan. 28 More details to come.
*Registration required, please visit bataviachamber.org Check our website for updates and virtual events.
Welcome New Chamber Members The Batavia Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest members! • ASafeReturn.com • Batavia Ministerial Association • Brian Houdek Web Design
• First Centennial Mortgage Corporation • Gia Bella Designs
• Pro City Painting • Riverview Counseling Services • The Landings
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