February 2016 Newsletter 
  
Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
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Dear Chamber Members and Networkers;

Have you thought about how to grow your business this year?  How well do you network?  While you are networking, your number one goal should be to ask for referrals or for business leads. Is it uncomfortable for you to ask for the business, or for a referral when in front of a potential client?  Why is that?  Did you know that in general people want to do business with those they know, like and trust? We are able to help you. The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber offers you the opportunity to network in a welcoming setting every month during our
Business for BreakfastRegister for the February 17 monthly, power breakfast held at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. A hot breakfast is provided and an incredible opportunity to network, only $12.
Spend 90 minutes per month and you will receive results!  Meet with other businesses and organization leaders that are interested in cultivating new relationships. Remember, people do business with those they know, like and trustThe chamber will provide the networking platform to support you as you develop new connections. 

All PLATINUM, GOLD, and SILVER CHAMBER MEMBERS...
Terry Dason Terry Dason
Executive Director | Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
(847) 446 - 4451  
  
THE WNCC IS OFFERING AN ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP TO
CUBA
The trip departs from Miami on Wednesday, May 11 for 8 days/7 nights first class accommodations, conducted tours throughout the island in a deluxe, air conditioned motorcoach.
THE 2016 WNCC COMMUNITY GUIDE
will be published by Make It Better!
We are fortunate to be partners with  them and look forward to working to create the 2016 WNCC Community Lifestyle & Business Guide!
MIB will be contacting you soon regarding your participation.
Your chamber membership payment status must be current to be included in the listings within the 2016 WNCC Guide!
Deadline for guide inclusion is
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8!
.contact the office if you have questions regarding your status.
UPDATE PROFILE INFORMATION
Please take a moment to log on to our website and be certain all of your business information is correct.  Information for the guide is pulled directly from the same source that populates our website.
 RECOGNITION LUNCHEON NOMINEES 
It's that time of the year!  Please submit nominees for 
THE 2016 WNCC WOMAN/MAN OF THE YEAR
to be presented at the April 6, 2016 WNCC Recognition Lunch
The Nomination form is available by 
40TH ANNUAL WNCC RECOGNITION LUNCH--APRIL 6, 2016
A feel good event honoring outstanding businesses, community leaders, civic employees...those who have made a difference in Winnetka and Northfield! 
There are many opportunities for you to participate in the event
and gain exposure for your business.
Click on each link below to learn more about each opportunity
WINTERFEST BY A. PERRY HOMES
Don't miss this annual philanthropic event!
Saturday, February 6, 3:00pm - ????
1203 Oak Trail Drive, Libertyville, IL.
MONTHLY WNCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, February 9., 7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln, Winnetka
All Chamber Members welcome to attend!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS-- COSTCO
Tuesday, February 9, 5:00-8:00pm
Costco Wholesale, 2900 Patriot Drive, Glenview, IL
SPRING BANNERS
If you would like to have your banner displayed this spring (March-May), The deadline to have your application to me is March 1.
VOTERS REGISTRATION DAY
Wednesday, February 10, 9:30am-7:30pm
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL
"INVEST IN YOURSELF"
A financial workshop for women
Presented by Chad Fitzloff of Edward Jones
Thursday, February 11, 11:30am-1:00pm
BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 17,  7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
CANDIDATE FORUM 2016
Sunday, February 21, 2:00-3:30pm
Tolman Hall, Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine Street, Winnetka
Meet the six candidates running for Village of Winnetka Trustee
VILLAGE OF NORTHFIELD REFERENDUM INFO
The Village of Northfield will hold two meetings in February to help answer questions from residents about the upcoming bond referendum to fund infrastructure projects.
Tuesday, February 23, 7:00pm and Saturday, February 27, 9:00am
LET'S DO LUNCH--MRS. GREEN'S NATURAL MARKET
Tuesday, February 23, 11:45am-1:15pm
925 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Lunch and Networking with WNCC members!
JMcLAUGHLIN CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN WINNETKA!
Thursday, February 25, 4:30-7:30pm
JMcLaughlin, 567A Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
THE 39th NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET
Opens May 21 and run 22 weeks through October 15
Become a sponsor and get your business' name in front of thousands of people through the summer!  If you have questions please call Jacquie at (847) 446-4451
THE VILLAGE CLUB NEW MEMBER COFFEE
Wednesday, February 24, 10:00am
 150 Fuller Lane in Winnetka. 
MEMBERPLUS MOBILE APP AVAILABLE
Want to have WNCC Information on the go...
Now have all that is available on your desktop, on your mobile devices
 NORTHFIELD ANNOUNCES "NORTHFIELDSCAPE"
PHOTO CONTEST
The Village of Northfield invites you to submit your best original photographs of Northfield's natural beauty, historic spots, central social settings or people, for a chance to win $450 in prizes
Deadline for submissions is March 15, 2016
PARKING IN WINNETKA
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
When it snows, two inches or more, the rules change!
A-ZONE PARKING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/EMPLOYEES
KIOSKS AVAILABLE
We are accepting bookings for both the West Elm and Hubbard Woods Kiosks for 2016, call Jacquie at (847) 446-4451
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
Have you logged onto facebook and checked out the latest post from both the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber and Northfield Farmers' Market?
Our presence on Facebook and Twitter has greatly increased in the past year.  "Like" them both and you won't have to wait for our eblasts-newsletters to know what is happening in the WNCC world.
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. This is one of the best manners in which to get your business' name out there. One feature of this benefit is that your logo goes on the signature line of all emails generated out of the WNCC office...and boy, we send out emails!!!
WEBSITE REMINDER
If you are having an event that has a starting-ending time, you can post it on our calendar. If your event is on our calendar, it also goes in our monthly newsletter!  If you have job opportunities, we have a place for that too and if you have any "hot deals", JUST POST 'EM!
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: [email protected]
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT A GLANCE

 WNCC Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday,February 9, 7:30am-9:00am, The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka.
Business After Hours--Costco Wholesale, Tuesday, February 9, 5:00-8:00pm, Costco, 2900 Patriot Drive, Glenview.
 Business for Breakfast, Member of the Month, Coldwell Banker, Winnetka,  Wednesday, January 20,  7:30--9:00am, The Winnetka Community House, Winnetka. 
 Let's Do Lunch--Mrs.Green's Natural Market, Tuesday, February 23, 11:45am-1:15pm, 925 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL.

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