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February 2013 Newsletter...
Congratulations to Jamie Ludovic, (Village of Montgomery). She was the winner of the lovely floral bouquet from Schaefer Greenhouses at our January lunch. (Thank you Schaefer's!)
Make sure to read the Member Memos section this month.
there you'll find "Red Hot Favorites" for Valentine's Day from Schaefer Greenhouses, "Celebrate with the one you love!" with a Romance Package from AmericInn Lodge & Suites. (Ooh-la-la!) And learn "What a difference an 'R' Makes" from Castle Bank. Plus, MEDC Elects New Board Members and Aurora Area convention & Visitors' Bureau introduces it's new Marketing and Public Relations representative.
In Partner Perks, check out the NEW Members Only offer from Member, LLT Group, Inc.
And to take advantage of your promotional opportunity to share information about your business in our monthly newsletter. This benefit is included with your membership for no additional fee. Simply send your information to the Chamber office by the 15th of the month to be included in the following Newsletter.
Notice:
Membership renewal invoices will be mailing out at the end of this month. Remember, your dues are due by April 1st for 2013/2014. (Of course, if you'd like to renew early, we'll be happy to accept your payment via cash, check or credit card.) For all current membership and renewal materials, visit our website:
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DON'T MISS...
- 2013 GMACC Event Calendar
- Everything Events
- Member Memos
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Partner Perks
- Chamber Quick Links
- Chamber Office Notes
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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2013 GMACC Event Calendar |
CHAMBER HOSTED EVENTS:
SAVE THESE DATES in 2013!
- Every Tuesday : Leads Group /12-1 pm at Village Hall (Note: 4th Tuesdays Leads group attends GMACC Lunch)
- 4th Tuesdays: "Not-For-Members-Only" Lunch / 11:30 am - 1 pm (Location varies. Visit our website for details.)
- 3rd Wednesdays: Ambassador Group / 8:30-9:30 am at Village Hall
- May 9: Annual Member Recognition Dinner
- July 11: Alice Sutcliff Memorial Golf Outing
- July 18: Fay's BBQ/ Picnic In the Park
- September TBD: Legislative Breakfast
- November 26: Mid-year New Member Lunch
- December 1: Village Tree Lighting
- DATE CHANGE - December 12: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party
Visit the Chamber website for updates on these and other Chamber activities |
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FEBRUARY ... |
5/12/19/26:
LEADS GROUP MEETINGS
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. |
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VALENTINE'S DAY |
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 21:
Biodiversity: Can't Live With It and Can't Live Without It!
7 pm/ Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Campus - Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove, IL
This is a FREE ongoing series about people and their environment. As population grows, we often end up destroying the very things that make life possible. Join Assistant Professor of Biology, Danielle Ducharme to learn about biodiversity, discover amazing examples and discuss ways to avoid taking more than our fair share.
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Asset Earth
A FREE ongoing series about people and their environment presented by Waubonsee Community College
Biodiversity: Can't Live With It and Can't Live Without It!
Danielle Ducharme, Assistant Professor of Biology
Waubonsee Community College
As population grows, we often end up destroying the very things that make life possible. Join Assistant Professor of Biology, Danielle Ducharme to learn about biodiversity, discover amazing examples and discuss ways to avoid taking more than our fair share.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
7 p.m. Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium
RSVP for this free event at communityed@waubonsee.edu |
26:
 GMACC "NOT-FOR-MEMBERS-ONLY" FEBRUARY LUNCH @ The Montgomery Police Station!
Located at 10 Civic Center Drive
Networking begins at 11:30 am/ Lunch at 12/ Speaker at 12:30/ Wrap-up by 1 pm.
Unlike other area Chambers, each month your GMACC visits and/or caters from a different Montgomery or member restaurant. This gives our members the chance to enjoy a change of scenery and helps support our local economy.
This month's unique location will also give members, guests and prospective members an opportunity to meet Montgomery's finest and tour their beautiful facility on the west side of town. Come enjoy networking, socializing and an open line of communication with the Chamber Board, Ambassadors and Vill age Officials at this "Not-For-Members-Only" lunch.
This month's guest speaker is none other than, Montgomery Police Chief, Daniel Meyers.
Lunch will be catered by Thomas's BBQ
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT A LUNCH.
(Cost is only $10 for your meal. No other fee.) Dessert included!
Click here for more info and Online Registration. Or Call the Chamber office any Mon/Wed/Fri morning before February 26th.
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MARCH . . . |
5: 
Preparedness 101
Are you prepared for a zombie apocalypse? John Wu, Waubonsee Community College Director of Emergency Preparedness and Safety leads this session on how to prepare for any disaster (real or imaginary) that may come your way. Get a kit, Make a plan, be prepared!
Participate in our fast-paced preparedness quiz and qualify to win an emergency survival kit for two (or two tickets to Max Brooks)!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Noon - 1 p.m.
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus,
Bodie Hall, Room 150
FREE
Please RSVP at communityed@waubonsee.edu |
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING...
at WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7:
Facebook for Business
12-1 pm / Webinar
Curious how your current Facebook business page could be more effective? This webinar offers an extensive overview of Facebook business page functions, tips and tricks. The instructor will cover topics such as essential administrative details, posting and interacting, increasing traffic and building relationships, tracking clicks and feedback, and much more! Advanced registration is required. Fore more information or to register please visit www.waubonseetickets.com. |
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ALDEN GARDENS OF WATERFORD SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES...
12:
When Stuff Takes Over a Life: The Hoarding Dilemma
6 pm/ Alden Gardens of Waterford Assisted Living Community - 1995 Randi Drive, Aurora, IL.
Admission is free. Dinner will be served.
REGISTER no later the 3 days prior to this session
by calling 630-851-1880.
Hoarding is a widespread problem though few people know when or how to help a person facing this issue. It is quite common for hoarding tendencies to worsen as we age. If the occupant of a hoarded home cannot meet basic needs, it may be time to summon the help of "authority figures" and professionals who can create an environment that motivates change. This presentation will summarize what seems to help and what seems to hinder a clean-up process, and offers some insight into the reasons people hoard and why it is so hard for them to stop.
Next in the series...
- April 9: Family Conflict Around Parent Care in an Aging Population - From Mediation to Litigation
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GMACC Member, Mary Ann Kutnick, says that Cupid was just spotted at Schaefers ! Just in time with ... 
Red Hot Favorites for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is Thursday, February 14th! It's that special time of year to spark a little romance and heat things up! Let flowers warm her heart. Whether you're saying "I Love You," "Happy Valentine's Day," or "Be Mine." Schaefer's has been helping Cupid spread the love in Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, North Aurora, Naperville, Yorkville and Bristol since 1926!
Order early for a sizzling Valentine's Day!
630-896-1936 / 800-407-8141 |
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Carrie Herr, of Member Business, AmericInn Lodge & Suites reminds you to "Celebrate with the one you love!"
Enjoy a Romance Package...
Relax & rejuvenate with our Luxury King Jacuzzi Spa Suite Romance package at AmericInn. Packages start at $199 and include:
- Luxury King Jacuzzi Suite
- Two-$39 Gift Cards for Massage Envy
- Complimentary featured Wine from Fox Valley Winery -- Your choice of Riesling or "Dry Red"
- Souvenir wine glasses
- Two Certificates -- each for 5 free wine tastings at the Winery
- Box of Chocolates
- Hot, Home-style Breakfast
- Late Checkout - 12 Noon
 Call 630-554-9090 for reservations.
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Did you know...?
Castle Bank is recognized among "Forbes 2012 & 2013 Best Banks in America?" According to member, Cathy Classen, "at Castle Bank we strive to bring you valuable products and top deals because our customers deserve the best. 'R' checking is just one of the reasons our customers come and stay with us."
Do you know what a difference an "R" makes...?
Are you tired of checking fees from your bank? We think you deserve better, so we created the new Castle Checking that keeps the "R" in "fRee." Honest banking with no strings attached, just the way you like it. Come in today and see what it means to be free.
You can also contact Cathy at 630-554-9014 x 7702
Castle Bank -
6601 Route 34, Oswego, IL 60543
rChecking.com / 800-990-5713 / Member FDIC |
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MEDC Announces Officers for 2013
MONTGOMERY, IL - On January 8, 2013, at the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)'s regularly scheduled Board Meeting, a few changes occurred as the Board began plans for 2013.
The following appointments were made and the new officers for 2013 are as follows:
President/Chair: Dr. Neil Schlupp; "unchanged"
Vice President: Kristen Sanders; Castle Bank: "new this year" Treasurer: Donald Kalish; Rush Copley: "unchanged"
Secretary: Doug Williams; Earthmover Credit Union: "new this year"
For more information about the Montgomery Economic Development Office Corporation, Visit our website at www.montgomery-illinois.org or call: 630-897-6748 or 815-703-1338. All MEDC Board Members can be found on the
the MEDC home page under MEDC Membership and Officers.
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Andrea Washington joins
Aurora Area CVB staff
The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to introduce Andrea (Andi) Washington as its new marketing and public relations representative.This change to the company's sales and marketing team will provide even greater responsiveness to the needs of the organization's preferred partners, area businesses and valued customers, according to AACVB Executive Director Chris Hamilton. "We are thrilled that Andrea has joined our team," said Hamilton. "She will be vital in our ongoing efforts to effectively respond to the continued growth of the internet and the technological advances that are revolutionizing the travel and tourism industry the manner and speed in which we promote, brand and develop the Aurora Area necessitates a more proactive strategy to ensure our continued growth and success."
Washington brings more than 12 years of travel industry knowledge to the AACVB. Washington has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Administration from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and a Masters in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. The AACVB is a not-for-profit bureau that serves as the tourism marketing and management organization for Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, North Aurora,Montgomery, Plano, Sandwich, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.
For more information, call 630.256.3193, e-mail andrea@enjoyaurora.com or visit www.EnjoyAurora.com.
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Take Advantage of These Partner Perks Today... |
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New from Member, Mike Pfeiffer at LLT Group:
GMACC Members can schedule a FREE website Analysis and "wellness check" with Mike who says, "A good website should generate revenue and bring business into a company!" GMACC Members also receive a 10% discount on new websites or website redesigns. Just call Mike.
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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. |
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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. |
2013 CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 12 - 4:30 pm
Phone: 630-897-8137
Address: 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538. (Upstairs inside the Montgomery Village Hall)
eBlast Submission Deadlines
Have something you want fellow members to know?
Cutoff for submissions is now the 15th of each month for publication during the first full week of the following month. Any questions? Call the Chamber office. |
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SEE YOUR BUSINESS HERE EACH MONTH, ALL YEAR LONG. CALL THE CHAMBER TO FIND OUT HOW.
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