The 2022 Inspire Scholarships is 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 $750 each, are motivated by the makeup of the
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate three Chamber members with ribbon cutting ceremonies on Thursday, October 21. All located in the historic Newton House at 11 N. Batavia Ave., these Batavia Chamber members are Derin Fine Art, Kristen Holly LLC, and MRB Esthetics. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce to celebrated new Chamber member Compass Mortgage with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Chamber’s location, 106 W. Wilson Street. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration, along with loan officer Matt Moore. Among the well-wishers were Matt’s wife, Ranja and children
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2021 Donna Dallesasse Award recipient is Batavia resident Tony Winter, who currently serves as the secretary of Batavia Rotary Club. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather community members together to celebrate one Chamber member who has displayed
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of Batavia Chamber member Toys ‘n Hobbies 4 All with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Thursday, Sept. 2.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new Chamber member Ameriprise Financial, Turner & Associates with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The financial advisory team moved to their new location in Batavia, 223 S. Batavia Avenue, Suite 202, right before the pandemic lockdown in March 2020. Batavia mayor
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Goosehead Insurance Joe Kosner Agency with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 25 along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Owner Joe Kosner is a longtime insurance professional and Batavia Chamber member. COVID-19 and construction prevented our holding this celebration when Joe changed
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a showroom/consultation space for Batavia Chamber member Chic Events & Weddings, 713 Main Street, Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 9.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for First Student in Batavia recently. Not only was it a ceremony to honor its location move and for its joining the Batavia Chamber, but a kick-off for a Job Fair. First Student needs to hire 180 bus drivers for the upcoming
Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire 2021 Thursday, May 20 pays honors to the 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year, Bob Hansen, along with a myriad of other awardees.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join for the 47th Annual Golf Outing Friday, June 25 at Orchard Valley Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. This fun day of golf, raffles, prizes, and games is open to the community. The price of $150 per person
The new site for Soma Studio Batavia receives a celebration with a ribbon-cutting Saturday at 103 E. Wilson Street, 2nd Floor, a wellness/yoga studio.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced this week that the this year’s 14th annual Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Harriet Parker, manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College. Each year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather community members to celebrate one Chamber
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Gia Bella Designs, 11 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 24. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration. Among the attendees were owner Jill Equi, along with her husband, Jason, and the couple’s four children. Margaret
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 15. The cluster of small chalets on the corner of Wilson and Route 25 (114 East Wilson Street) is home to eight unique retail shops. The boutiques serve as a
Encouraging individuals in to shop community, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of Batavia Chamber Bucks. Batavia Chamber Bucks are gift certificates in denomination of $10 and can be used just like cash at any participating business. Easy to use, simply write in the business name on the
Fox Valley Chambers Mega Mixer will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 4. The Zoom networking event will have room limited to 10 members from each of the chambers of commerce of Algonquin, Bartlett Area, Batavia, Fox Valley Chamber leaders, Cary Grove, Elgin Area, Hampshire, Geneva, Huntley,
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will be host to a Small Business Forum from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday March 18 at City of Batavia, Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Street, Batavia. Speakers will discuss the tools and benefits that are needed to help businesses succeed. There is no
A new scholarship program, the Inspire Scholarships, was launched by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The scholarships will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors each year, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth at least $500 each, are motivated by the makeup
An all-around citizen of goodwill and contribution was named the 2019 Batavia Citizen of the Year this week. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Nanette ‘Nan’ Phillips Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at the Chamber’s Inspire 2020: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event. Batavia mayor Jeffery
