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Hello GMACC Members & Friends:
Please remember that we are now located in the Village Hall at 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538. Some correspondence is still being sent to our prior address. It's still reaching us, but taking longer to get here.
CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 12 - 4:30 pm
NEW eBlast Submission Deadlines
Have something you want fellow members to know?
Cutoff for submissions is now the 15th of each month for publication the first week of the following month. Any questions? Call the Chamber office: 630-897-8137. |
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DON'T MISS...
- WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
- Jobs Jobs Jobs
- 2012 GMACC Event Calendar
- 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. |
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It's official... SportClips joined the GMACC!
Location: 2077 Orchard Road, Montgomery - 630-892-8200
Say hello to Owner, Vick Mehta
and Store Manager, Vanessa Aguilar
Visit their GRAND OPENING
TODAY, AUGUST 8th!! |
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)
- Every 3rd Wednesday: Ambassador Group / 8-9 am at Village Hall
- Every 4th Tuesday: "Not-For-Members-Only" Lunch / 11:30 am - 1 pm Location varies
- August 11 & 12: Montgomery Fest Chamber Booth
- 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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 JobsTaxCredit.Illinois.gov
$2,500 Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit - Expanded Jobs Creation Program
Beginning July 1, 2012: Eligible wage $10/hr; PEO's now eligible to receive credit.
MORE INFO: https://jobstaxcredit.illinois.gov/SBJCTC-FLYER.pdf
"Business owners can go online and register for their tax credits, provide substantiating data, and print out their credit certificates, without ever having to leave their office. This
law gives employers a strong incentive to continue providing good jobs for workers who
need it most."
-Governor Pat Quinn
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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.) |
AUGUST
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. |
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8:
REP. HATCHER BRINGS "TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS" TO MONTGOMERY 
9 am - 12 pm/ Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL
State Representative Kay Hatcher is once again this summer reaching out to constituents throughout the Fox Valley by taking her office on the road. "Our district covers parts of three counties: that makes it difficult for some who want to sit down with me face to face to travel to my district office in Yorkville. Our travelling office hours schedule enables me to bring my office to them instead," Hatcher said. "If you live in Montgomery, I hope you will swing by the Village Hall on the 8th whether you have an issue you would like to discuss with me or just want to say 'hello.'"
No appointments necessary. Walk -ins are welcome.
Constituents can always reach Representative Hatcher's Yorkville Office from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday by calling 630-553-3223 or by email at info@kayhatcher.us. |
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11 & 12:
MONTGOMERY FEST
CORRECTION ON TIMES: 11 am - 9 pm/ Montgomery Park - corner of River and Mill Streets in Montgomery
Hundreds of area residents attend this annual community event hosted by the Village of Montgomery. Highlights include live entertainment, business and craft booths and much more! To reserve your business booth, contact the Village Hall at 630-896-8137 ASAP, spaces are almost gone!
New this Year: Ice Cream Eating, Pizza Dough Tossing and "Montgomery's Got Talent" show!
Back this year: Diaper Dash & Shoot For the Loot!
GMACC Member Sponsors of this Fest include: EEI., Lakone, Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, ComEd, Superior Beverage, Orchard Road Animal Hospital, Heitkotter Inc., Earthmover Credit Union, Paul Buddy Plumbing and Heating, Illinois Industrial Lumber, Allsteel Credit Union, Ozinga Ready Mix concrete, F&C Industries, Fox Valley Sewer, Oswego Public Library District, and your own GMACC.
Note: GMACC Members may display their business information at the Chamber booth in exchange for a minimum of two hours of volunteer time at the booth. Contact the Chamber office at 630-897-8137 to volunteer!
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: GMACC Member, WSPY is offering a variety of event advertising packages including live, on-site interviews, :30 commercials scheduled (ROS) the week before the event, sponsor identification at the beginning and end of WSPY remote coverage, name and location mentions and Business name listed on the WSPY website as a broadcast sponsor of the event. For more information contact Bonnie Guyer at 630/552-1000 ext. 201 before August 6th. |
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14:
MULTI-CHAMBER PROGRESSIVE LUNCH
11:30 AM - 1 PM/ Lincoln Inn Banquets
- 1345 S., Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL
Your GMACC has teamed up with Batavia Women In Business and four other chambers to enjoy a Progressive Lunch at beautiful Lincoln Inn Banquets. Meet a great group of people over soup or salad, a second group over the main course and a third group as you enjoy dessert!
Few events are more beneficial or more fun than progressive lunches. Especially when you get to meet members of many other chambers!
REGISTER BY AUGUST 10th. No walk-ins for this event.
MORE INFO & REGISTRATION
Note: Cost of this event is $25. Registrants will be invoiced by the GMACC. Do NOT pay at the door. (No shows will also be billed.) |
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16:
CAREER AND NETWORKING EXPO: EXPAND  YOUR PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL
2:30 - 5:30 pm/ Rasmussen College - 2363 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, IL
Gain Insight
- Improve your LinkedIn profile with a social media expert
- Attend webinars and seminars to gain valuable job-seeking tips
Make Connections
- Network with employers and professionals looking to hire qualified candidates
- Connect with a career service advisor for career-seeking assistance
Fuel Your Future
- Update your resume
- Research employers
- Prepare to improve your impact in the professional world
This Expo is open to the public at no cost. Contact Career Services at 630-888-3500 for add'l details. |
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18:
COME SAIL AWAY AT THE
"WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT?"
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE!
10 am / Phillips Park's Mastodon Lake in Aurora
Gather the crew... and join hundreds of your friends and neighbors as Fox Valley United Way kicks off its 2012-2013 Campaign with the 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Race.
- Visit www.uwfoxvalley.org for more info
- Human-Powered and Mechanical Boat Categories
- Junior, Adult, Business, Non-Profit and Community Divisions
- Trophies and special awards, including Most Spectacular Sinking!
Come join the fun and help support the many local beneficiaries of the Fox Valley United Way organization. |
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18 & 25 (both days required):
TRAIN TO CHANGE A LIFE: BE A TUTOR!
9 am - 3:30 pm (both days)/ Waubonsee Community College - New Aurora Campus at 18 S. River Street, Aurora, IL
Adult Literacy Project
- Work with individual students learning English or basic literacy skills OR assist teachers in classes English as a Second Language (ESL) or Adult Basic Education (GED)
- Choose your own schedule
- Ongoing support and professional development
- Free training
Contact Elise Mills, Volunteer Tutor coordinator. 630-801-7900 ext 4221 emills@waubonsee.edu |
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28:
GMACC MONTHLY
"NOT-FOR-MEMBERS-ONLY" LUNCH
11:30 am - 1 pm / Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street in Montgomery
Chamber Members, guests and prospective members: come meet and mingle with the GMACC Board, Ambassadors and Village Officials in an open, friendly atmosphere.
Lunch will be provided by long-time member, Reuland's Food Service. (Call the Chamber in advance with any special dietary restrictions.)
Our guest speaker this month is Harriett Parker, Manager of the Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College.
RESERVE YOUR MEAL BY MONDAY, AUGUST 27
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30:
 QUICKBOOKS TEST DRIVE
6:30 -8:30 PM/ Waubonsee Community College - 18 S. River Street, Aurora, IL (Aurora Campus Room 224)
Did you know that QuickBooks can help you to better manage your business? QuickBooks is one of America's best-selling small business accounting and management software packages. With this program you can easily manage small business accounting, payroll, invoicing, and customer contacts. Would you like to "test drive" the program without any sales pressure? Now you can get a free, one-hour, hands-on session led by a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. This workshop is FREE of charge. Advanced registration is required. Please call 630-906-4143 or email sbdc@waubonsee.edu
for more information or to register. |
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NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 6:
MEDC iPad 3 RAFFLE
The Montgomery Economic Development corporation is pleased to announce the return of its annual iPad raffle.
Sponsors this year include: Earthmover Credit Union, Dr. Neil Schlupp from Montgomery Chiropractic, Engineering Enterprises, Inc., Dolan and Murphy Inc. Real Estate, Smoke Plus and the Kalish family. These generous sponsors have all pitched in to purchase this incredible Raffle prize! It's thinner, lighter and faster than last year's model; The drawing will be at "The Taste of Montgomery, " MEDC/GMACC Holiday Party on December 6, 2012. Be sure to mark your calendar for this fun filled evening! (From 5-8 pm)
If you or your business would like to reserve, purchase or sell tickets and/or post a flyer for the raffle, please contact the MEDC office at 630-897-6748 or Char's cell @ 815-703-1338.
CLICK HERE FOR LOTS MORE INFO... |
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Member, Chad Johansen says: "Looks what's going on at Blackberry Oaks in August...!"
- August $35 Super Saver Special!
- Club Championship (Aug 18 & 19)
- The Ultimate Putting Tune-Up
Click here for all the details or visit www.Blackberryoaks.com |
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 What an extra special and colorful bouquet to say "Happy Birthday", "Have a Great Day", or "I Love You"! Wouldn't someone you know love to get pretty roses from Schaefer's?
According to GMACC member, Mary Ann Kutnick: We've taken our popular Rainbow of Roses Bouquet and added 12 more beautiful roses for the same price - just $39.95. A Double Dozen for double delight! "
DETAILS HERE or visit: www.shaefergreenhouses.com |
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Book IT Consulting Services and Help Establish a Computer Lab for Local Youth Organization.
Member, NetComm Business Solutions will DONATE 100% of its IT Consulting Fees (up to 2 hrs) toward the purchase and installation of 25 computers for the YARN Foundation -- Restoring the Fiber of Communities One Stitch at a Time.
(* New clients only.)
MORE INFO ABOUT THIS OFFER & ABOUT YARN
FEELING DOWN?
NEED A LIFT?
STRESS
GETTING TO YOU...?
Diane Harding, Member at ChiroOne Wellness Centers, says,
"Let ChiroOne Wellness Center in our community come to your workplace with a free program for those who do the work of two people! It's called the FROM STRESS TO SUCCESS workshop -- a great talk on combating external and internal stressors, plus they kick in a yummy lunch, too! Based on availability, even hand massages too! Who DOESN'T have stress nowadays? But rest assured, ChiroOne can help and the best part, it's FREE!
Email Diane dhardy@chiroone.net or call 841-322-4937 for info! Offer expires Sept. 1, 2012
HAMPTON INN - SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL!
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS FROM MEMBER, JACLYNN DAVEY!!
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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 to Chamber 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 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 Partner Perks...
NEW!! GMACC MEMBERS RECEIVE
16% DISCOUNT ON IT SERVICES.
Call Mike Pfeifer for Details:
630-235-9440
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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