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Friday, January 20, 2023League of Women Voters of Central Kane County to Host Hybrid Forum for Candidates Running for Offices of Batavia Park District Commissioner or Batavia School District 101 Board
BATAVIA, IL – The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County are hosting a hybrid forum on Thursday, February 9 th featuring candidates competing in the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election for the office of Batavia Park District Commissioner or for a seat on the Batavia School District 101 Board. The forum will be held in person with an audience at 7:00pm on February 9th at Batavia City Hall, 100 North Island Avenue in Batavia. The event will also be live streamed and available for later viewing on the
Friday, January 20, 2023Prom Dress Collection and Giveaway 2023
CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are back with their popular Prom Dress Giveaway event on Saturday, March 18. CHIP IN’s mission is to assist low income and homeless Batavia families; however, this event is open to any student from any school district, regardless of need. The goal is to ensure that all students, regardless of income status, can enjoy this rite of passage and not sit out due to the typically high expense. Our longtime partner, the Library will host the CHIP IN Batavia Prom
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Batavia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Inspire Scholarship Program
Up to four Batavia High School seniors will be awarded $1,000 this spring to further their education. The 2023 Inspire Scholarships are now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are motivated by the makeup of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce membership. Because the Chamber’s signature awards event is
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Sunday, January 15, 2023Batavia United Way's Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Expectations
The Batavia United Way (BUW) is thrilled to announce that their year-end Double Your Donation campaign has exceeded all expectations and raised beyond the goal of $20,100 this year! Local companies served as challenge partners who matched residential donations to exceed this goal. BUW is grateful to these partners who not only supported this campaign, but also support the organization year-round: Ronald Murphy Dentistry, First State Bank, A Accurate Door, Advanced Windows & Siding, Keller Williams Inspire:
Friday, January 13, 2023Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education Votes to Place Referendum on April Ballot
On January 10, 2023, the Board of Education (BOE) met to deliberate placing a referendum question on the April 4, 2023, ballot. With over 14,000 votes cast on November 8, 2022, the District’s referendum failed by a slim margin of 24 votes. Following the November decision, the BOE collected input from the staff and community through a survey, focus groups, and feedback forms. Over 1,700 surveys and 170 additional feedback forms were completed. A summary of the survey results and written and interview
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Monday, January 09, 2023Batavia United Way Announces New Director
BATAVIA, IL – The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way is pleased to announce Kathy Evangelista as the new executive director of the organization. Kathy has been serving on the board since August of 2019 and has taken on the responsibility of interim director since September of 2022. Kathy has played a pivotal role in planning and executing the ever-popular Bat Race over the past few years and BUW’s Success by 6 scholarship program. Kathy brings many years of nonprofit experience to her role as well
Tuesday, January 03, 2023Selecting a Business Structure for Your Batavia Startup: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
When starting a business in Batavia, IL, one of the first decisions you will have to make is what kind of business entity to establish. This decision can have major implications for the future of your business, so it is important to choose carefully. The type of business entity you choose will determine such things as your personal liability, the amount of taxes you will pay, and how easy or difficult it will be to raise capital. There are many different types of business entities, but the most
Monday, December 19, 2022Incfile Launches $2,500 Small Business Grants and Scholarships
Incfile recently launched a small business grant and scholarship program for hopeful and current entrepreneurs. The Fresh Start Business Grant and the Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant are $2,500 each. This is an ongoing opportunity, with one grant and one scholarship winner each quarter. The upcoming deadline is March 31st, 2023. The inaugural winners, Brandon and Arielle, showed their fierce determination and unique entrepreneurial vision, helping them stand out among other applications. Check out
Thursday, December 08, 2022John Dillon Named 2022 Batavia Citizen of the Year
100 Women Who Care Fox Valley is this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree. BATAVIA, ILL – December 8, 2022 – One of Batavia’s “unsung volunteers” was named the 2022 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) today. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor John Dillon on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2023: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event. Additionally, 100 Women Who Care Fox Valley is the Spirit of Batavia award winner for 2022. A committee of previous recipients of
Monday, November 28, 2022The Fourth Quarter is Here! Is Your Batavia, IL Small Business Ready?
As the end of the year approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to wrap up the fourth quarter strong. For small businesses, this means taking a close look at what's worked well this year and making plans for an even more successful year to come. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare your small business for the fourth quarter courtesy of the Adobe via membership in the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Review This Year's Targets The first step is to review your goals for this year and
Monday, November 07, 2022How to Make it as a Creative in Batavia, Illinois
As a creative professional, you know that success doesn't come easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and a bit of luck to make it in any field, but the creative arts are especially competitive. If you're a fashion designer, artist, or maker in Batavia, here are some tips on how you can get discovered and make a name for yourself.Write a Business Plan No matter what kind of business you're in, it's always a good idea to have a business plan. This document will outline your business goals, strategies, and
Wednesday, November 02, 2022Waubonsee Community College Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications
The Waubonsee Community College Foundation Scholarship Application – for use during the 2023-2024 academic year – is open! Because eligibility criteria varies widely from scholarship to scholarship, all students are highly encouraged to apply. One application gets you consideration for all the scholarships for which you may be eligible. Just submit your application online using our scholarship software. You are able to save your scholarship application without submitting, so you can work at your own pace.
Friday, October 28, 2022Batavia Chamber of Commerce Announces Community Flag Contest
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Community Flag Design Contest that is open to all Batavians. The contest will engage the citizens to design a flag that represents their love for Batavia. Many communities across the nation are enlisting their citizens to help design a community flag. With community spirit and engagement at an all-time high, it is only natural that Batavia should do the same. The intention is not to create an official city flag. Rather, a committee is asking the
Wednesday, October 05, 20225 Tips for Marketing Your Job Openings in Batavia, IL
The recruitment market can be very competitive, especially if your goal is to attract people with specific skills and plenty of drive. To get the best applicants for your available jobs, you need to effectively market your openings. Just like a product on your shelves, an open job listing won’t do you much good if you don’t make sure the right audience knows about it. Here are some tips shared with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to help you find the best employees for the job. 1. Carefully
Wednesday, March 16, 2022Reading Between the Lines: Uncovering Hidden Information During Negotiation
It's never wise to lay out your entire strategy to your counterparty. If your counterparty knows all your options, goals, limitations, and costs, they're unlikely to offer more than the bare minimum they need to secure your business. Having hidden interests is important when negotiating an optimal deal. The inverse of this is, of course, that your counterparty will be hiding things from you as well. It's difficult to negotiate efficiently when you don't have all the relevant information, but there are
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