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DON'T MISS...
- Orchard Road Construction Update
- 2012 GMACC Event Calendar
- Everything Events
- IRS Info
- Member Memos - Schaefer Greenhouses/ Kumon
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Partner Perks
- Chamber Quick Links
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Orchard Road Construction Update... |
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Here's the latest...
For weekly updates and project photos visit: www.orchardroadrecon.com |
2012 GMACC Event Calendar
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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 - location moves from month to month)
- February 28: Chamber Luncheon @ Select Restaurant
- March 27: Chamber Luncheon @ Riverstone Restaurant
- April 1: Membership dues are due
- May 3: Annual Member Recognition Dinner
- July 12: Alice Sutcliff Memorial Golf Classic
- August 11 & 12: Montgomery Fest
- Autumn: New Event TBD
- December 2: Village Tree Lighting
- December 6: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party
Visit the Chamber website for updates on these and other Chamber events
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Is there an After Hours in our future?
Yes, if you are hosting one. Contact Pam at the Chamber office, 630-897-8137 to get on our schedule.
AND... Please send your press releases to gmacc@montgomery-illinois.org so we can help share your news with our members.
(No fee -- this is one of your membership benefits.)
FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28:
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.
28:
MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEON
11:30 am Networking/ 12 pm Lunch/
12:30 pm Guest Speaker
Select Restaurant - 29 Boulder Hill Pass
(near Route 25), in Montgomery.
Members and prospective members are welcome to meet and mingle with members and guests at this casual gathering.
Our speaker this month is Laura Looney, Director of Information Systems Applications, Rush-Copley Medical Center. FYI., there is no fee for this event. Just the price of your lunch. INFO & REGISTRATION |
MARCH 1:
3rd Annual Multi-Chamber Networking Night
5:30-8 pm/ Netcomm Business Solutions - 1217 S. Bridge Street, Yorkville. Host and GMACC Member, NetComm Business Solutions, will offer food, drink and door prizes including an office suite worth over $1500 of furniture, computer, monitor, printer, month of payroll services (EmploySource), computer consulting (NetComm), an area rug (Douglas Carpet 1) and more!
Meet and mingle with members of 10 area Chambers: Montgomery, Yorkville, Aurora Regional, Sugar Grove, Plano, Shorewood, Plainfield, Oswego and Sandwich. Municipal, District and State officials have also been invited to keep their pulse on the Business environment in the Fox Valley. Note: Bring LOTS of business cards to network and open the door to opportunity.
Register at: facebook.com/netcommbusinesssolutions inside the events tab, or contact Judi @ 630-882-8200/ info@netcommonline.com
RSVP Requested by Feb 23rd (but not required).
3:
Holiday Craft Show
9 am - 2 pm/ Genesis Community Church
- 1300 S. Broadway
in Montgomery
Crafts of all types. ALL WELCOME. Free Admission. Raffles.
3:
Kumon Special Literacy
Open House Event
March 3/ 10 am - 2 pm / 2440 US Route 30, Oswego, IL
(Townes Crossing Shopping Center near Jewel)
March is a month that focuses on children's literacy and the Kumon Math & Reading Center of Oswego will show its support by hosting a Special Literacy Open House on Saturday, March 3rd from 10AM-2PM.
We invite you to join us for this special event and support literacy in our community.
Event activities will include: Read Aloud Sessions, Raffles, Games
& Refreshments
We're also showing our commitment to children's literacy by partnering with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). For every enrollment during the month of March, we'll be making a donation of four (4) new books to children in need across the U.S. We are also hosting a book drive from the month of February to March - all books will be donated to the local library.
Please help spread to joys of reading by sharing the attached event flyer with your friends and family.
We hope to see you at our Special Literacy Open House on March 3rd!
Joseph Buenvenida
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Oswego
oswego_il@ikumon.com
630-229-6083
FLYER TO SHARE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS
KUMON/RIF PARTNERSHIP INFO
For more information or a free placement test, contact the Kumon Instructor of Oswego, Joseph Buenvenida at 630-229-6083 or visit, www.kumon.com.
3 & 10:
Change a Life -- Tutor!
Get trained: March 3 & 10 (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 teachers in classes (English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education/GED)
- Choose your own Schedule
- Free training
- Ongoing support & professional development
Contact Elsie Mills, Volunteer Tutor Coordinator, Waubonsee Community College 630-801-7900 ext. 4221
or emills@waubonsee.edu
LEADS GROUP MEETING
6, 13, 20, 27
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:
GROW A VEGETABLE GARDEN W/
SCHAEFER GREENHOUSES GARDEN CLUB
7 pm/ Schafer Greenhouses - 120 S. Lake St., in Montgomery
Join us each month for a special evening - learn, share & enjoy! Our goal is your gardening success! Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7 pm.
March 8 Guest speaker, Jeff Rugg will share his expertise and information on Starting & Growing A Vegetable Garden. Join us for some great tips. Q&A, too! Mark your calendar now and join us!
21:
AMBASSADOR MEETING
8:30-9:30 am /
Location: Montgomery Village Hall / 200 N. River Street in Montgomery
(Upstairs Community Room)
27:
MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEON  11:30 am Networking/ 12 pm Lunch/
12:30 pm Guest Speaker (TBD)
Riverstone Restaurant -
702 Montgomery Rd in Montgomery
FYI., there is no fee for this event.
Just the price of your lunch. Come meet and mingle with members and guests at this newly remodeled gathering spot.
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Where's My Refund? Two easy ways to check...
You don't need to wait in line or on the phone to check on the status of your federal tax refund. The quickest and best way to get information about your refund is through the IRS
WHERE'S MY REFUND? ONLINE TOOL
& the IRS TO GO PHONE APP |
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Beautiful Flowers
& Birthday Celebrations!
What's more fun than a surprise of pretty flowers? Beautiful bouquets of bright yellow, pink and purple flowers are the perfect gifts for February & March birthdays. They're cheery and thoughful, and sure to make the celebration extra special! $10 BIRTHDAY BONUS!
Have something to share with fellow Chamber Members?
Send an email to the Chamber Office, or, call: 630-897-8137 |
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Your GMACC Ambassadors...
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.
Current 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: Tom Kozlowicz of Holiday Inn Express
- Ambassador: Sharon Pendergast of Prevena Mercy Medical Center
- Ambassador: Paul Straits of Vesco Reprographic
If you would like to be part of this Group call the Chamber office at 630.897.8137 or send an email to GMACC@Montgomery-Illinois.org. |
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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
As a GMACC member, you can get some of the biggest discounts on Constant Contact's Email Marketing to help you stay in touch with your customers.
- Get 20% off for six months when you pre-pay
- Get 25% off for a year when you pre-pay -it's like getting
three months FREE
- Plus, you get our unlimited, award-winning FREE support
and personal coaching to help you do it right every step of the way!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Become a Partner & 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 the Chamber Office: 630-897-8137. |
GMACC: Promoting Partnerships
for Business Success |
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