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- 2012 GMACC Event Calendar
- WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
- WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
- Everything Events
- Member Memos
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Partner Perks
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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. Location moves from month to month)
- Every 3rd Wednesday: Ambassador Group / 8:30-9:30 am at Village Hall
- Every 4th Tuesday: "Not-For-Members-Only" Lunch / 11:30 am - 1 pm (Location varies)
- November 27: New Member Lunch! (NEW event!)
- December 2: Village Tree Lighting
- December 6: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party
Visit the Chamber website for updates on these and other Chamber activities |
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PLEASE WELCOME NEW MEMBER ...
ROSATI'S PIZZA
Located at:
2083 Orchard Rd.
Montgomery, IL
Arturo Carlos, owner
Phone: 630-264-4410
www.myrosatis.com
Pizza, pasta, salads and more! Dining room open soon! |
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR TWO NEW GMACC BOARD MEMBERS ...
- TOM KOZLOWICZ - Holiday Inn Express Oswego
- CHRIS HAMILTON - Aurora Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau
They join the ranks of our full Board ...
- JENNIFER JONES SINNOTT, Board President - Brian Feltes & Associates
- JEFF CORIROSSI, Board VP - NetComm Business Solutions
- LISA GRUHLKE, Board Secretary - Orchard Rd Animal Hospital
- DIANE WARNER - Oswego Community Bank
- GREG SIEBERT - ProForma Award, Print & Promotions
- MARY ANN KUTNICK - Schaefer Greenhouses
- JAMIE LUDOVIC - Village of Montgomery
- MIKE MALLON - Goodwill
- MIKE PFEIFFER - LLT Group
You can meet and mingle with them all at our monthly luncheons. |
2012 GMACC Event Calendar
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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. |
LEADS GROUP MEETING
12-1 PM / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(Please note: 4th Tuesdays, Leads Group meets at the
Not-For-Members-Only Luncheon. Scroll down for details.)
Interested in joining the Leads Group?
Contact: Jennifer Jones Sinnott at 630-606-3967. |
DIABETES SCREENINGS:
GMACC Members Team up for Free Diabetes Screenings on November 14
9 am - Noon/ Earthmover Credit Union - 2195 Baseline Rd. in Oswego
State Representative Kay Hatcher is teaming up with Mercy Hospital and the Earthmover Credit Union to offer Free Diabetes screenings for the public on Diabetes Awareness Day, November 14th, at the Earthmover Credit Union offices in Oswego.
"Diabetes is a disease that can affect anyone. currently, nearly 800,000 Illinoisans gave /diabetes, Screenings are absolutely vital because many who have it don't even know it, and early detection and treatment is key to managing the disease and living a long and healthy life," Rep. Hatcher said. "Diabetes Awareness Day provides awareness, prevention and understanding."
For more information on Diabetes Awareness Day, contact Rep. Hatcher's office at 630-559-3223 , or visit: : www.ilgadiabetes.com , or facebook.com/Illinois-Legislative- Diabetes-Caucus. To print out and post a flyer for this event, CLICK HERE.
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 VILLAGE NOW ACCEPTING BUSINESS APPLICATIONS FOR FESTIVAL OF TREES HOLIDAY TREE DECORATING CONTEST...
What's the Festival of Trees?
Your opportunity to decorate a holiday tree in Village Hall to promote your business and to earn potential
BRAGGING RIGHTS all year long!
Last year's winner was the Montgomery Fire Department
(Pictured above.)
Limited spaces NOW available!
Return completed application by Nov 16th!
Or, contact Village Hall at 630-896-8080
Village Hall will contact you with confirmation of your participation. Spaces will be allotted on a strictly first come, first served basis.
Once confirmed, bring your tree to decorate (or pre-decorated) to Village Hall on Friday, Nov 30 between 9 am and 8 pm. (No more than 36 inches wide, but height does not matter.) You must take down your tree by December 21st (M-F 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Voting will take place beginning with the Annual Tree Lighting Event on December 2nd and run through December 21st.
*** Over 600 area residents attended the Tree Lighting in 2011 ***
Be creative and make your business holiday tree memorable.
The winning business will also receive public recognition at a January Village Board meeting! This could be you! |
 SCHAEFER'S POINSETTIA OPEN HOUSE
Sat 8 am-5 pm & Sun 9 am-4 pm
120 S. Lake St in Montgomery
Come enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with Santa & Mrs. Claus and thousands of spectacular Schaefer-grown poinsettias!
Pictures with Santa & Mrs Claus from
Noon - 4 pm both days. |
GMACC "MID-YEAR" NEW MEMBER CELEBRATION!
11:30 am - 1 pm / Gray's Mill - 211 N. River St. in Montgomery |
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We're not waiting till our next Annual Dinner...
Join us on November 27th for our
2012 Mid-Year NEW Member Celebration.
Come for the lunch. Stay for the laughs
... and networking.
We'll recognize these new members
(and anyone else who joins by Nov 20th):
- ERC of Chicago
- Gray's Mill
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Kumon Math & Reading Center of Oswego
- Line-X Linings
- LLT Group, Inc.
- Rosati's Pizza
- SportClips
- Stonewall Business Solutions
- The Flooring Guys
- Wills, Burke, Kelsey Associates, Ltd
- YARN Foundation
Click here for Info/Registration
Or visit our Chamber website:
www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org |
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DECEMBER DATES TO SAVE... |
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 VILLAGE OF MONTGOMERY 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 courtesy 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, scout troops and churches. And there will be plenty of FREE hot chocolate and cookies for everyone. Over 600 residents attended in 2011!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND...
A Festival of Trees will deck the halls of Village Hall, thanks to many local businesses. This is a competition for the favorite decorated Holiday Tree of the year. (SEE NOVEMBER 16 ENTRY DEADLINE ABOVE FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN PARTICIPATE. 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 21st. Visitors will vote on their favorite tree.
The winner will be recognized at a Village Board meeting in January and enjoy bragging rights all year!
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IT'S PARTY TIME!!
AND YOU'RE INVITED...
Back by popular demand is the GMACC/MEDC HOLIDAY PARTY!
5-8 PM/ Montgomery Village Hall
- 200 N. River St in Montgomery
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 & More!" with all the trimmings!
FREE for Members and their registered guests.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO & REGISTRATION
Or Contact:
Pam (Chamber) - 630-897-8137
Char (MEDC) - 630-897-6748 |
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19 & 26, 2013 (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 Elsie Mills, Volunteer Tutor Coordinator.
630-801-7900 ext 4221 emills@waubonsee.edu |
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LIVE UNITED
GIVE UNITED
Be A Holiday Hero
With the holiday season just around the corner, Fox Valley United Way is once again partnering with local businesses, community and student groups, families and individuals who want to reach out a helping hand to those who are having difficulties during these tough economic times.
You can make a significant difference in the life of a child. Here's how...
- Sponsor an individual child or family -- Purchase individualized gifts based on current needs, we recommend spending $50 per child. Contact Deborah Collins at 630-896-4636 or, deborah.collins@uwfoxvalley.org for gifting details.
- Make a monetary donation - Checks can be mailed to: Fox Valley United Way, 44 E. Galena Bald., Aurora, IL 60505. Cash donations can be dropped of at this same address during normal business hours. Or, visit: www.uwfoxvalley.org to contribute by credit card.
- Purchase a gift card from a local grocery store to help provide a holiday meal for the family
- Purchase new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the children so they do not have to worry about being cold during the winter months.
- Run a children's toy drive! Drop off new 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 Monday, December 10th.
CLICK HERE to print and share an information flyer.
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MEMBER, George Antolik, wants you to know about Discount Days at Goodwill: Amazing!
Become a club Goodwill Member and receive the following discounts ...
- Wednesdays - Senior Discount Day. (You must be over 60.)
- Saturdays - Student Discount Day. (You must show your student ID)
- 25% Discount Birthday coupon
- Automatic 5% Discount with purchases over $20
Visit us at 1901 Hill Avenue in Montgomery! |
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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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Workshop to Help Your Business Thrive!
Starting Your Business in Illinois ($30)
- Dec 5/ 6-9 pm - Aurora
Government Contracting 101 (FREE)
- Dec 6/ 8:30 - 11 am - Aurora Campus, Room 212
Brought to you by Waubonsee Community College
Illinois Small Business Development Center
- 18 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
Advance Registration Required. Call: 630-906-4143 |
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Member, Chad Johansen says: 
"TURKEY SHOOT" is this weekend! Nov 11th.
2013 Golf Memberships -- Now ONLY 3 Payments of $500! You can add a family member to your membership for only $500.
Putting Lesson - The Chad Johansen Golf Academy is now offering a Putting Lesson Special which includes a custom putter fitting along with a 30-minute putting lesson with video analysis. Learn how to take advantage of the off season and perfect your putting stroke for only $50. (Offer ends January 31st!!)
For All Fall Rates, visit: www.blackberryoaks.com/documents/fallratesbboaks
Have questions? Call 630-553-7170 or, visit www.Blackberryoaks.com |
 THIS FROM MEMBER, CATHY CLASSEN:
Learn all about the new First Flex Savings Account.
.50% APR!
Unlimited Deposits and two free withdrawls per month.
MORE INFO... |
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Gray's Mill has a new GM ...
Welcome, Nicole Weissenborn!
And a new menu ... mmm!
(CLICK HERE)
Hours: Wed/Thur 11 am - 10 pm
Fri/Sat: 11 am - 11 pm
Sun: 11 am - 8 pm
Closed: Sun & Mon
211 N. River St, Montgomery, IL
630-906-1492
www.graysmill.com |
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Have Something to Share with Fellow Members...? |
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Send an email to the Chamber office or pick up the phone.
www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org / 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...
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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SEE YOUR BUSINESS HERE EACH MONTH, ALL YEAR LONG. CALL THE CHAMBER TO FIND OUT HOW.
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