Hello GMACC Members:

BIG NEWS!  We're moving to Village Hall!
As of January 1, 2012, we'll be tenants in the
Montgomery Village Hall building.  Our new address will be:
200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL  60538.
We'll have a single line for phone and fax: 630-897-8137.

Stop in and say hello in the New Year!
In this issue...

DON'T MISS... 

  • Orchard Road Construction Update
  • 2012 GMACC Event Calendar
  • Everything Events
  • Look Who's In the News
  • 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

 

2012 GMACC Event Calendar
 

CHAMBER HOSTED EVENTS:

SAVE THESE DATES in 2012!

  • Every Tuesday: Leads Group / 12-1 pm at Village Hall            (Exception: 4th Tuesdays Leads Group is at Member Luncheon)  
  • January 24: Chamber Luncheon
  • May 3: Annual Member Recognition Dinner
  • July 12: Alice Sutcliff Memorial Golf Outing
  • August 11 & 12: Montgomery Fest
  • Autumn TBD: New Event TBD
  • December 3: Village Tree Lighting
  • December 6: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party

DECEMBER 2011 

CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS

The Chamber office will be closed from December 19 -27.  If you have an urgent Chamber issue during that time, please contact Chamber President, Jennifer Jones Sinnot at 630-606-3967. 

 

6, 13 & 20  (No meeting on Dec 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. 
  

18:

Gift of Love: Christmas Concert with a

Heart for the Homeless

4-5:30 pm/Grace United Methodist Church - 300 E Gartner Road, Naperville, IL/ Phone: 630-355-1748

$18 adults; $13 seniors, $7.50 students

Carols, Choirs and Christmas Classics, featuring The Grace Chandel Choir Soloists and Ensembles.  Purchase tickets online at www.peopleofgrace.org, in the church office or on Sundays in teh Activity Center.  Reserved seating available when you buy tickets online -- no online fees.

 

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 2012
10, 17, 24, 31 (No meeting on Jan 23):
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: NetComm Business Solutions - 1217 S. Bridge Street,

in Yorkville

 
 
Note: 

Ambassador meetings will change locations each month, so be sure to check the GMACC calendar for the latest info.

  

21 & 28

Change a Life: Tutor!

Get trained: Jan 21 & 28 (both day's required)

9 am - 3:30 pm New Aurora Campus

Pre-registration required.

  • Work with individual students learning English or basic literacy skills OR assist teac hers in classes (English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education/GED)
  • Choose your wone Schedule
  • Free training, ongoing support & professional development
  • (Next training opportunity: March 3 & 10)

Contact Elsie Mills, Volunteer Tutor Coordinator, Waubonsee Community College 630-801-7900 ext. 4221

or emills@waubonsee.edu

 

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.
 
 
Look Who's in the News!

Montgomery Launches New Website  www.ci.montgomery.il.us

 

The Village of Montgomery has a new website. It reflects a clean design with a user-friendly layout, bold colors, new images and completely new navigational tools. The website was designed by the government website experts at CivicPlus to caprue the personality of Montgomery and incorporate a host of new and improved features.  The website is designed to help residents, visitors and businesses quickly locate information and access services.

The website offers expanded content, electronic payment for water bills and a request tracker module that allows you to report a concern ask questions or request a Village service. The website will serve as the center of comunications for the Village of Montgomery and will allow people to do business online and find the information they need at their convenience.

"It's wonderful," Village President, Marilyn Michelini said. "It's an excellent way to build good relationshiops with our citizens as well as a great opportunity to continue our business friendly environment."

The new website will have an alert Center and News Flash feature that allows the Village to provide critical information to residents instantly. In addition to emergency information, a new "Notify Me" option allows residents and businesses to sign up to receive alerts from specific departments about specific events, bids, public meetings, job opportunities and a variety of other Village activities.  "We're really excited about it.," Michelini said.

Member Memos

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Introducing... Schaefer's 12 Days 12 Ways to $ave!

Still tying up all the loose ends this holiday? Sounds like you need some pretty ribbons to finish the job!  Today, Wenedsday, Dec 14, 2011 -- all Ribbons and Bows are on sale!  Save 50% on beautiful velvets, metallics, prints, and sheers!  Buy them by the yard or have them tied into pretty bows!  Check our website daily through December 24th to see the next deal in our Twelve Days - 12 Ways to $ave!

 

If you're still looking for gifts or holiday decor, stop in.  You'll find Christmas ornaments, candles, pot pourri, table runners, silk flower centerpieces and more.

 

Celebrating 85 years of making Holidays special!

Schaefer Greenhouses

flowers@schaefergreenouses.com 630-896-1936 / 800-407-8141 

http://www.christmas-flowers-by-schaefers.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.

 

DECEMBER ISSUE: SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

  

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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

   

 

 

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.

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  

 

Village of Montgomery website

 

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