Hello GMACC Members!
In this issue...

DON'T MISS... 

  • Orchard Road Construction Update
  • 2011 GMACC Event Calendar - So much to do in December!
  • Everything Events
  • Member Memos
  • Chamber Ambassadors
  • Partner Perks
  • Chamber Quick Links

Get the most from your Chamber eBlast communication by "clicking" on all underlined words.  They provide related links and reference documents.  Or, Visit the Chamber website to access this and previous messages from the GMACC.

Orchard Road Construction Update...

Here's the latest... 

 

For weekly updates and project photos visit: www.orchardroadrecon.com

 

2011 GMACC Event Calendar
 

CHAMBER HOSTED EVENTS:

SAVE THESE DATES!

  • Every Tuesday: Leads Group / 12-1 pm at Village Hall            (Exception: 4th Tuesdays Leads Group is at Member Luncheon)  
  • December 4: Holiday Tree Lighting & Festival of Trees
  • December 8: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party
  • January 24: Chamber Luncheon
  
NOVEMBER
28:
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
CALL VILLAGE HALL TODAY! ... 630-896-8080
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 FESTIVAL OF TREES
 

GMACC members already planning to participate include: Montgomery-Countryside Fire Protection District, Orchard Road Animal Hospital and Schaefer Greenhouses!  Don't miss out, reserve your place right away!   

  • This is a FREE community event.                     Hundreds of residents attend each year!
  •  
    All participants will be listed in a press release prior to the start of this event.  First, second and third place winners will receive public recognition from the Village of Montgomery and the Chamber of commerce at a Village Board meeting in January, and will be highlighted in a press release.
  • Trees will be on display inside Village Hall. Each tree will have a numbered sign with your business name.  Community members will vote for their favorite tree by number
  • Voting will take place beginning with the Annual Tree Lighting Event on Dec 4th and run through Dec 16th.   
     
  • Bring your tree to decorate (or pre-decorated) to Village Hall, 200 N. River Street in Montgomery on Dec 2nd btween 9 am and 8 pm.  Must take down on Dec 19th any time between 8 am & 4:30.
  •  You will be contacted via email by Nov 18 to confirm your participation in this event.  Spaces will be allotted on a first come, first served basis.
  •  
    Be creative -- Think of great ways to decorate your tree and advertise your business at the same time.
  • Return the completed application to Village Hall.  
    • FESTIVAL OF TREES APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS 
 29:
LEADS GROUP MEETING
12-1 pm / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(Please note: 4th Tuesdays, Leads Group meets at the Member Luncheon.  Scroll down for details.) 
Interested in joining the Leads Group? 
Contact: Jennifer Jones Sinnott at 630-606-3967.

DECEMBER

EXCEPTIONAL HOLIDAY DISPLAY NOMINATIONS BEING TAKEN NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 12TH

The Montgomery Beautification Committee is organizing a Holiday Decorations contest again this year with a few changes. As always, it is an opportunity for Montgomery homes and businesses to be recognized for exceptional holiday displays.  However, this year, instead of committee members driving around town to try to find outstanding decorations, awards will be given only to homes or businesses that are nominated for consideration. Residents can nominate their own property or someone else's. All that is needed is the property address. Committee members will then visit the nominated addresses in order to select the winners. A sign will be placed in front of the properties selected for an award.  Owners are asked to leave these signs up through the holidays, and they will be collected after the holidays are over.

Nominations will be accepted through December 12th, and judging will take place on December 15th.  You can nominate a propery by calling the Village of Montgomery Public Works Department at 630-896-9241 or via the Village website at www.ci.montgomery.il.us

 

1/ 8/ 15:
FREE SEMINARS FROM THE IL DEPT OF REVENUE AND IRS
 
All Sessions from 9 am - 1 pm (no lunch break)
 
Dec 1/ IL LLCC Capitol cvity Training Center - 130 W. Mason St (lower level mtg room), Springfield, IL
 
Dec 8/ James R. Thompson Center - 100 W. Randolph
(Assembly Hall Concourse Level), Chicago, IL
  
Dec 15/ SIU Edwardsville Morris University Center
(Hickory/Hackberry/Oak/Redbud Rooms 2nd Floor), Edwardsville, IL
 
This December, the Illinois Deparatment of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service will be presenting free seminars to provide information about the latest tax law changes, the new requirements for Federal tax return preparers, the new IRS Fresh Start Initiative (federal tax collection), e-Filing program updates, current information on electronic payment options, and more.  The IRS Fresh Start program is an initiative to help people get a fresh start with their federal tax liabilities centered on changes to IRS collection practices that will lessen the negative impact on taxpayers. Ther Fresh Start presenttions will be provided by the Director of the IRS' Midwest Area Collection Division.

 

Those interested in registering for the seminars can access the flyer's registration links at:
 
3:
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
9 - 11 am / Grandma's Table - 1700 Douglas Road in Montgomery
  Join Montgomery Village President, Marilyn 
  Michelini, for an informal discussion of your issues
  of concern.  Residents are encouraged to bring
  their comments, questions and ideas to the
  session. 
 
Coffee & light refreshments will be provided by Grandma's Table 
 
4:
3rd ANNUAL YMCA JINGLE BELL JOG 
 jingle bells
9 am Start/ Oswego YMCA - 160 E. Washington, Oswego, IL
Fee: Run or Walk FREE
Fee for optional long-sleeved t-shirt: $10
Enjoy healthy living at the Y! Families are invited to dress-up in their holiday wearables and join the Oswego Family YMCA for a holiday 5K Fun Run or 1-mile walk. Reindeer ears, blinking lights, Santa hats and more all all acceptable fun accessories!  The race starts and finishes at the Oswego Fammily YMCA.   Bells will be handed out to participants while supplies last.  Not an awards event.
Register in advance (until 12/3/11).  Registration forms are availabel at the YMCA.  Participants must register by 11/24/11 to receive a race T-shirt.  T-shirts will be distributed the morning of the race.  Run/Walk happend rain, snow, or shine!
Questions?  Contact Wellness Dirrctor, Lisa Cornelius,
at: 630-608-4140.  Or, via email lcornelius@heritageymca.org.
 
4:
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND FESTIVAL OF TREES
5-7 pm / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
Come enjoy the spirit of the season with area residents courtesty of your own Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Village of Montgomery. 
 
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via Firetruck to light the Holiday Tree in front of Village Hall and stay to pose for family pictures.  (Bring your own camera.) Musical entertainment is provide by local schools and scout troops.  And there will be plenty of FREE hot chocolate and cookies for everyone.  Over 500 residents attended in 2010!

 

NEW this year: A Festival of Trees will deck the halls of Village Hall, thanks to many local businesses.  (See November
28th entry above for details on entering your business holiday tree!  Space is limited so reserve your place soon!) Trees will be on display for the Tree Lighting event and then during Village Hall office hours through December 16th.  Visitors will vote on their favorite tree.  

 

The winner will be announced at a Village Board meeting in January and enjoy bragging rights all year!
 
6, 13, 20, 27:
LEADS GROUP MEETING
12-1 pm / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(Please note: 4th Tuesdays, Leads Group meets at the Member Luncheon.  Scroll down for details.) 
Interested in joining the Leads Group? 
Contact: Jennifer Jones Sinnott at 630-606-3967. 
 

8:

IT'S PARTY TIME!!  AND YOU'RE INVITED...

Back by popular demand is the GMACC/MEDC HOLIDAY PARTY!

GMACC & MEDC Members: You're Invited! Enjoy the holiday spirit with members of both organizations. There will be plenty of food, drink and holiday cheer. It's a "Taste of Montgomery" with all the trimmings! FREE for Members and their registered guests. 

HOLIDAY PARTY REGISTRATION LINK

 

10: COME VISIT SANTA! 

 

10 am - Noon/  Genesis Community Church - 1300 S. Broadway (Route 25), in Montgomery

Snacks, Pictures with Santa and Activities.

All are Welcome!

Questions? Call: 630-896-7773

And visit us at: www.mygcchurch.com

  

13:

SENIOR CHORUS HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE

 Singers

10 am/ Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery. This is a FREE Musical Holiday Program and is handicapped accessible. The monthly Senior Lunch and activity will begin at 11 am after the presentation. There is a $4 suggested donation for the lunch. 

 

For additional information on this event, please call the Montgomery Village Hall at 630-896-8080 ext. 1227.

 

21:

AMBASSADOR MEETING

8:30-9:30 am / 

NetComm Business Solutions -

1217 S. Bridge Street, Yorkville

Note:  Ambassador meetings will change locations each month, so be sure to read your eBlasts or check the Chamber website calendar.

  

28:  (and every 4th Wednesday)

Dime Jingle for Seniors  

10 am - Noon/ Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street

The Village has expanded its Senior Program by hosting a Dime Jingle game on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  No skills are needed for this simple game.  Just come to have fun and maybe take home somewinnings!  For a $2 admission charge, the Village will provide light refreshments and the $1.90 in change needed to play the various rounds of the game. 

To sign up, please call 630-896-8080 ext. 1227. 

JANUARY
3, 10, 17, 24, 31:
LEADS GROUP MEETING
12-1 pm / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(Please note: 4th Tuesdays, Leads Group meets at the Member Luncheon.  Scroll down for details.) 
Interested in joining the Leads Group? 
Contact: Jennifer Jones Sinnott at 630-606-3967. 
 

18:

AMBASSADOR MEETING

8:30-9:30 am / 

Location TBD

 
Note:  Ambassador meetings will change locations each month, so be sure to read your eBlasts or check the Chamber website calendar.

  

24:

MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEON   

 

 11:30 am Networking/ 12 pm Lunch/

12:30 pm Guest Speaker /

Elmer's Dog House - 1250 S. Broadway

(Route 25), in Montgomery.  

 
Time for networking, socializing and an open line of communication with your Chamber Board.  There is no fee for this event, just the price of your lunch at the restaurant. 
Registration is recommended, (but not required), to ensure seating for all.
 
 
Member Memos

Patch logo

 

Member, Brent Hatch,

wants you to know that...

 

Patch.com is launching its First Holiday Shopping Guide!  Low cost with high visibility online! Only $200.  Guide will be live November 15 - December 31. For more information,

call or email: Brent Hatch - 630-596-3655 / Brent.Hatch@Patch.com

 

Introducing... Schaefer's Free Floralapp!

  FLORAL BACKGROUND

Need Schaefer's number at your finger tips when a special occasion or a "Floral Emergency" suddenly arises? 

Need a faster, more convenient way to order flowers?  Introducing Floralapp!  A FREE application for your iphonr or Android!

Simply download the app, enter SG as the keyword, and Voila! -- It's Schaefer's Mobile Gift Center! 

LINK TO FLORAL APP

 

Member, Kristin Hawkins of Kendall County Record Newspapers Has a Holiday Present for You! 

30% off the regularly priced Gifts of Christmas ad rate...

 

Put your season's best in the spotlight... with ads in our upcoming popular special sections: GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS. They are the season's  go-to guides for area events, gift ideas and special holiday offers. Don't miss your chance to be in the hands of over 54,000 attentive readers each week.

SAVE THE DATES

    Appears:              Deadline:

  Nov 17th              Nov 4th

    Nov 24th              Nov 11th

    Dec 8                  Nov 23rd

 

Special section appears in all 4 papers: * Kendall Count Record *

* Ledger- Sentinel * Plano Record * Sandwich Record *

 GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS DETAILS

 

Want even more exposure? 

Consider a place in our HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2011 Section...  Area children will provide holiday drawing for the ads and we'll have their ideas and thoughts on Christimas to read, too.  Our designer will add your name/logo and contact information.  Reserve your space by November 11th for appearance in papers December 21st and 22nd.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS DETAILS

 

Call Kristen now to place your ads!   

* 630-553-7034 * 630-554-8565 * 800-479-7034 *

Or, email: ads@kendallcountyrecord.com 

  

Help Us Help Those in Need This Holiday Season

With the holiday season just around the corner, Fox Valley United Way is once again partnering with local businesses, community groups, families and individuals who want to reach out a helping had to those who are having difficulties during these tough economic times.

 

While many of us are telling our children that there won't be a lot of gifts under the tree this year, many children in our community will not have any.  That is unless we do something to help.  The Fox Valley United Way wants to help those needy families who won't have the means to provide gifts for their children this year.

 

Unfortunately for these families, many other resources in the community have dried up.  Therefore, the Fox Valley United Way is asking businesses and their employees, community groups, families and individuals to consider making it a brighter holiday for area children.

 

Here's how you can make a difference:

- Adopt an individual family (Info: deborah.collins@uwfoxvalley.org)

- Make a montetery donation (Checks mailed to Fox Valley United Way, 44 East Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL  60505/ Cash donations can be dropped off at that same address/ Or contribute by credit card at www.uwfoxvalley.org).

- Purchase a gift card from a local grocery store to help provide a holiday meal for a family

- Purchase hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the children so they don't have to worry about being cold during the winter months

- Run a children's toy drive!  Drop off unwrapped gifts at the Fox Valley United Way office.

 

Please note: all gifts should be unwrapped and donations of any size are appreciated.  Deadline to drop off donations at the Fox Valley United Way office is Friday, December 9th.

 

Waubonsee Community College Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)

The ISBDC at Waubonsee Community College is here to serve your small business needs. We offer free business counseling to entrepreneurs and business owners, as well a a variety of small business workshops.

 

SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER ISSUE

  

Kendall Immediate Care logo

  

 

 

 

Member, Janie Ioannou, Wants You to Stay Healthy This Season. Get a Flu Shot for $20

9 am - 7 pm daily, 10 am - 7 pm Saturdays / Kendall  Immediate Medical Care - 1851  Douglas Road, Montgomery.

No Appointment Necessary.    

And... Kendall Immediate Medical Care now offers Occupational Medicine.

  • Work Related Injuries
  • DOT Exams & Recertification
  • Drug & alcohol Screenings
  • 'Collection Only
  • On-Site Lab
  • Digial Radiology

Questions? Contact Janie: janieikendall@gmail.com

1851 Douglas Road in Montgomery

 


Ring in the New Year with a Premier Designs Jewelry Show & GMACC Member, Meta Mueller!

Book and hold your show in January and win any one of our rings for the cost of the day you booked. For example, if you book on January 8th, you may pick any one ring for $8!  Plus, earn all the additional host benefits. 

Contact: Meta.Mueller@gmail.com

or call her at: 630-854-3473

  

iPad2Charlene Coulombe-Fiore brings back the MEDC iPad2 Raffle:

Purchase tickets NOW

for December 8th drawing!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & FLYER,  Or visit the MEDC website: www.montgomery-illinois.org  

 

 

According to Greg Siebert, "Nothing says 'the holidays' like sweet treats and gift giving."   

Show your clients and employees how much you appreciate them with special holiday gifts and promotions. Whether you want to impress clients with fine candies or show employees you care with warm apparel items, this is the perfect time of year to spread the holiday cheer.

http://www.holidaypromotionscatalog.info  

Let us help you share the holiday joy... contact GMACC Member,

Greg Siebert, today to learn how you can show your appreciation and stay top-of-mind even during the busy holiday season.

(greg.siebert@proforma.com / 630-897-9848)

PROforma Awards Print & Promotions:

ONE SOURCE. INFINITE RESOURCES.  

 

 

Have something to share with fellow Chamber Members? 

 

Send an email to the Chamber Office, or, call: 630-897-8137

 

 

Chamber Ambassadors
Your GMACC Ambassadors...

 

 

  • Board President: Jennifer Jones Sinnott of Brian Feltes & Associates
  • Board Director: Mike Pfeiffer of NetComm Business Solutions
  • Ambassador: Vori Dhabolt of Alarm Detection Systems
  • Ambassador: Cathy Anne Classen of Castle Bank
  • Ambassador: Julie Domres of DSM Enterprises
  • Ambassador: Denise Blettner of Fox Valley United Way
  • Ambassador: Tom Kozlowicz of Holiday Inn Express
  • Ambassador: Sharon Pendergast of Prevena Mercy Medical Center
  • Ambassador: Paul Straits of Vesco Reprographic
  • Ambassador: Tom Hebert of VVF, LLC

What are Ambassadors?

The Chamber's Ambassadors are members who volunteer their time in order to provide an invaluable link between the Chamber and the Community. They will ensure that all GMACC Members receive the maximum benefits from their investment.

 

The primary Ambassadors responsibilities are to help in the retention of members, recruitment of new members and to make sure all members feel that their business is truly benefiting from being involved in the Montgomery community. 

 

Ambassador Duties Include... 

  • Mentor new members by inviting them toChamber events and introducing them to other members.
  • Promote the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and invite businesses to join.
  • Attend and/or assist in Chamber activities and events.
  • Provide feedback from discussions with new members to the Chamber so that we can continually strive to meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Attend monthly Member Luncheon and Ambassador meeting.
  • Make every effort to attend ribbon cuttings and other publicity events on behalf of the Chamber.

NEXT AMBASSADOR MEETING: DECEMBER 21

8:30 - 9:30 am/  NetComm Business Solutions - 

1217 S. Bridge Street, Yorkville

 

If you would like to be part of this inaugural Ambassador Group call the Chamber office at 630.897.8137 or send an email to GMACC@Montgomery-Illinois.org.

Partner Perks
          
Take Advantage of these Partner Perks...
  
- CHILD ID SERVICE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN           
If you serve young children, you are aware of the concerns parents face over child safety.  Sam is offering a complimentary Child I.D. service for your event or business.  Call Sam at 815-263-6336 or send him an email: swpaisley@ft.newyorklife.com
 
- DISCOUNT ON CONSTANT CONTACT FOR GMACC MEMBERS
  

- $50 OFF AN MEDC MEMBERSHIP FOR GMACC MEMBERS

  MEDC MEMBERSHIP INFO 

 

Become a Partner and Promote Your Business

 

What's a Partner Perk...?  A Members Only Privilege.   
Members offer exclusive opportunities for other members. 
  
Examples: Specials/Discount on Products/Services, Consultation in your Business Area of Expertise, Barter Services with each other.  Partner Perks are limited only by your imagination and ingenuity!  Your Chamber is dedicated to building partnerships among our members, so think about what you have to offer and what you are looking for in partnerships with fellow members.
  
Questions?
Call Pam Nagel, GMACC Executive Administrator: 630-897-8137.
Chamber Quick Links

GMACC WEBSITE: www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org 

 

LEADS GROUP INFO

 

Send an email to the Chamber Office: gmacc@montgomery-illinois.org  

 

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