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Monday, September 25, 2023Turning Empty Bowls Into Food - Fundraiser for Local Food Pantries
The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners invite everyone to join them on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at the Boardwalk Shops of Batavia, located at the intersection of Wilson St. and IL Rt. 25 in beautiful downtown Batavia. Volunteer members of both woodturning clubs will be selling donated bowls and other wood turned items in this outdoor pop-up market to raise funds for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and the Fox Valley Food for Health organizations. The
Monday, September 18, 2023FULLY PROMOTED OF ST. CHARLES LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
12-week Internship program aims to provide an opportunity to learn new skills Fully Promoted® of St. Charles, a leading promotional products franchise, recently launched its Production Intern (PI) Program, a 12-week internship program designed to give adults with disabilities an opportunity to learn new skills, interact with the community and earn an hourly wage. Currently, Fully Promoted is working with local organizations including Rising Lights Project and Association for Individual Development (AID)
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Monday, September 18, 2023BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL AND ART EDUCATOR RECEIVE TOP HONORS FROM THE ILLINOIS ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
The Illinois Art Education Association has recognized Batavia High School as a School of Distinction for the second time. Batavia High School is one of only three schools receiving this prestigious award. Additionally, Batavia High School art teacher Kathleen Tieri Ton has been named the 2023 IAEA Secondary Art Educator of the Year!These recognitions celebrate schools with rigorous art, design, and media education programs. To earn the School of Distinction Award, Batavia High School evidenced practices
Thursday, September 14, 2023Three Batavia High School Students Named Finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Three Batavia High School students have been named finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program:Daniel WhiteKadin JohnsonAleksandar SimeunovicYesterday, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that
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Tuesday, September 05, 2023Batavia Chamber of Commerce to Honor Kathy Barkei at October’s Chamber Cheers Event
2023 Winner of the Donna Dallesasse Award Batavia, Ill. – September 5, 2023 – The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2023 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Kathy Barkei, a real estate broker with Fox Valley Real Estate, Kathy Barkei team. Kathy has been a Batavia Chamber member for 28 years, originally joining in March 1995 as a realtor with Realty Executives. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community members together to celebrate one Chamber
Tuesday, August 29, 2023Supporting Small Businesses and Boosting Local Economy: The Small Biz Cash Blitz Event
BATAVIA, ILLINOIS - Small businesses play a vital role in our community, serving as the backbone of our local economy. However, challenges have put many of these enterprises at risk. According to recent surveys, a staggering 43% of small businesses find themselves teetering on the edge, with just 3-6 months before the threat of closure becomes a reality. In an era of fierce competition from online retailers and big box stores, small businesses struggle to maintain their slim profit margins. The burden of
Thursday, August 17, 2023Pumpkin Daze with Good, Ol’ Fashioned Farm Fun Returns to Abbey Farms on Saturday, Sept. 16
Get a head start on solving the eight-acre corn maze on Saturday, Aug. 26 when you attend the inaugural “Taste the Maze.” Abbey Farms in Aurora is marking 15 years of family fall fun when they open on Saturday, Sept. 16 for their annual Pumpkin Daze. Located at 2855 Hart Road in Aurora, this family-friendly event and store features ol’ fashioned farm fun and is open from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 29. The store at the Emporium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Mondays
Tuesday, August 08, 2023The Fox Valley Patriotic Organization Invites You to Two Once-In-A-Lifetime Events
Flag Day Monument Gala and First Look on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023Flag Day Monument Dedication on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 Since the summer of 2016, the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization (FVPO) has been fundraising to build a national caliber Flag Day Monument to honor the founder of Flag Day and Batavia resident, Dr. Bernard Cigrand. The monument will carry on his legacy of teaching all generations about the importance of honoring our flag and its day of remembrance (June 14). It will also honor groups who
Monday, June 26, 2023COVENANT LIVING AT THE HOLMSTAD TO HOST 45TH ANNUAL BAZAAR
Public Event Features Huge Selection of Hand-Crafted Items and MoreBatavia, IL: When Dave Anderson was eight years old, he was given a toolbox. That gift was the start of Dave’s inspiration for woodworking. Decades later, as a resident of Covenant Living at the Holmstad, Dave’s passion continues in the wood shop at the senior living community where he creates unique items that are sold each year at the community’s annual Bazaar. Those wooden pieces range from wooden toys, charcuterie boards, bird houses,
Monday, May 15, 2023Batavia Chamber of Commerce Announces Second Year of Grow Your Business Scholarship
In partnership with the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center, applications are open to Batavia Chamber members for a mentoring scholarship designed to bolster a business’s acumen across all areas of operation. May 15, 2022 –The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that for the second year, a scholarship program for selected small businesses who are members in good standing with the Batavia Chamber is available. A fund called the Grow Your Business Scholarship was established last
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, 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, 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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