September 2015 Newsletter 
  
Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
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Dear Chamber Members;

Annual membership dues letters and packets of important information including membership levels, benefits and programs along with a document answering"frequently asked questions" about the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber have been mailed to all current chamber members. "The Chamber is the largest business organization in the Villages of Winnetka and Northfield" and each one of you is a valued member. Consider upgrades to your membership to create stronger connections to your market. 

We are delighted to invite you to our Annual Multi-Chamber Golf Outing & Fundraiser on Monday, September 21, at the Evanston Golf Club...read Terry's letter in it's entirety
Terry Dason
Terry Dason
Executive Director | Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
(847) 446 - 4451  

IT'S ON--Talk to Terry for the update
The WNCC is presenting an opportunity for you to
TRAVEL TO BEAUTIFUL GREECE
10 DAY ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP
First Class Hotels, a 4 day Greek Isle cruise, conducted tours
Departure October 15
WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCH
Wednesday, September 9, 11:45am--1:15pm
The Happ Inn, 305 Happ Road, Northfield
Susan Goss of Baird & Warner will be the guest speaker
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS--WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, VILLAGE OF WINNETKA AND THE HUDSON COMPANY
Thursday, September 10, 5:00-7:00pm, Elm Street Train Station
754 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA 9/11 FLAG PLANTING
  Village Green, September 10 at 3:30 PM
The community will again come together to plant 2,977 American flags on the Winnetka Village Green to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.  The memorial will be erected in the late afternoon of September 10, and taken down at sunset on September 11.

PATRIOT DAY - September 11, 2015

The Village of Northfield will hold a remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11, 8:30am, Northfield Fire-Rescue Facility

 to mark the 14-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. 
THE NORTHFIELD FARMERS' MARKET
Harvest Fest--Not for Profit day Saturday, September 26
Saturdays through October 17, 7:30am-12:30pm
6 Happ Road, Northfield. Rain or shine
See our website for events planned. participating vendors, and more information
Farmers market on WNCC Website
or log onto Facebook and read the latest
Northfield Farmers' Market posts!!!
THE VILLAGE OF WINNETKA EXCHANGE
info on advertising and planning for Small Business Saturday
Tuesday, September 15, 8:00am-9:00am
Winnetka Community House
BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST
Member of the Month: @properties--Colleen McGuinness
Wednesday, September 16, 7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue
RIBBON CUTTING--BLOW OUTS, A BLOW DRY BAR
Wednesday, September 16, 5:00-6:00pm
895 1/2 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
 2015 MULTI CHAMBER ANNUAL GOLF OUTING & FUNDRAISER
Monday, September 21, Evanston Country Club
LET'S DO LUNCH--LITTLE RICKY'S RESTAURANT
Tuesday, September 22, 11:45am-1:15pm
540 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
We are filling member of the month slots for 2016.  If you are interested in participating as a member of the month, please contact us. 
FOR KIDS 5K
To benefit the Northwestern Settlement House
Saturday, September 26, 10:00am--Walk through Winnetka!
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH--SUPPORT SUICIDE PREVENTION!
 Saturday, September 26, 10:00am-12:00pm
FUELFED COFFEE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW 
Sunday, September 30, 9:00-11:00am 
(the last Sunday of each month through October)
Lincoln Avenue north of Elm Street in Winnetka
SAVE THE DATE EAST ELM WINE WALK
to benefit the New Trier Booster Club
Saturday, October 10
 THE 2015 WNCC COMMINITY GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABE AS A MOBILE APP
    Easy to download and nice to have all the info at your fingertips..."how to" directions
ATTENTION PLATINUM,GOLD AND SILVER MEMBERS
One of the perks of your enhanced membership is the use of promotional eblasts.
WNCC membership renews the end of September.  You have until then to use this "perk".  Click here for information necessary to request an eblast.
WEBSITE REMINDER
You have a marketing tool at the click of your mouse, 
The WNCC website.
If you are having an event that has a starting/ending time, it can post on our calendar. If you have job opportunities, we have a place for that and if you have any "hot deals", JUST POST 'EM!
IT'S ALWAYS CONSTRUCTION SEASON IN CHICAGO!
Don't shoot the messenger!
WNCC MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
  
CLICK HERE to be directed to the Community News Section of the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Website.  You can read about our members in the news and news from our members!
If there is Community News you would like to have included on the website, please use the link to the Community News submission form which is provided on the website or send an email to: wcc@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com
Log onto your facebook account and check out our latest post from both the WNCC and Northfield Farmers' Market 
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT A GLANCE
  
WNCC Board of Directors Meeting--Tuesday, September 8 , 7:30am-9:00am, Th Winnetka Community House
Women in Business Lunch--Wednesday, September 9, 11:45am-1:15pm, The Happ Inn, Northfield, IL
Business After Hours--Thursday, September 10, 5:00-7:00pm
Saturday, September 12, 7:30am-12:30pm
Business for Breakfast-Wednesday, September 16 , 7:30--9:00am, The Winnetka Community House 
Ribbon Cutting--Blow Outs, A Blow Dry Bar--Wednesday, September 16, 5:00-6:00pm, 895 1/2 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL
Multi-Chamber Golf Outing Monday, September 21, 10:00am-9:00pm, Evanston Golf Course, Skokie, IL
Let's Do Lunch--Little Ricky's--Tuesday, September 22, 11:45am-1:15pm, Little Ricky's, Winnetka, IL
Northfield Farmers' Market--Harvest Fest--Not for Profit Day--Saturday, September 27, 7:30am-12:30pm
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