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Want to know a secret?
Don't let your customer's opinions be a secret anymore! Learn where your customer service is AWESOME and where you have room to improve.
The Rock Falls Chamber is here to help! All members are invited to participate in a FREE Secret Shopper program.
Sign up today! We will send a secret shopper to your business for a visit as well as have a secret shopper call over the phone. Participants will receive a written evaluation of their customer service and the impressions of the shopper.
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Ribbon Cuttings
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CGH Medical Center
101 E. LeFevre, Sterling
Digestive Health Department Ribbon Cutting  Emergency Department Ground Breaking
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(All Webinars/Seminars on this list are available through the Illinois State Chamber. Webinars will be hosted at the RF Chamber Office and costs may apply. Discounts for Chamber Members & registration must be completed the RF Chamber.)
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Upcoming Events
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Ribbon Cutting Mercy Nursing / TS Staffing
10/17 Noon
Guest Bartender Night - Hosted by Hometown Heroes (Police/Fire)
10/18 5:30-7:30
Longshot's, Rock Falls
Ribbon Cutting The Spa...ahhh 10/23 noon
Market & Mingle
YMCA, Sterling
10/24 4:30-6:30
Hometown Holidays
11/21-11/24
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Christmas Count-down
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Many companies are starting to get ready for the Holiday shopping season. No it isn't too early and YES we can help!
Hometown Holidays is coming November 21-24. It is the official kick-off to the Holiday shopping season. It is also an excellent way to promote your business. We can help you make a positive impression. There a many opportunities including: Sponsorships, booth spaces, parade entries, prize donations, lighted tree displays. All events and registration forms are available at www.rockfallschamber.com
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Board Members Sought for 2014
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The Rock Falls Chamber has openings for new Board Members. Members are invited to run in an election for the Rock Falls Chamber Board of Directors. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves our community and wants to be more involved in leading an organization that has their fingers on the pulse of progress. Interested? Contact Bethany Bland at 815-625-4500
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Get YOUR MINGLE ON!
Market & Mingle
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Spread the word about your business!
Join us for a SPOOK-TACULAR good mingle at the YMCA in Stelring on 10/24 from 4:30-6:30pm. This fun event will include delicious chili, cornbread, and Halloween treats for all members. Bring your business cards! Stay for 15 minutes, or all night.
Hosted at the YMCA in Sterling & hosted by TS Staffing/Mercy Nursing, Rock Fall Library, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
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Local public service heroes will be honored Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rock Falls Chamber Guest Bartender Night at Long Shot Bar and Grill, Rock Falls. The event officially kicks off the fun leading up to the annual Hometown Holidays on Nov. 21 -24. All proceeds benefit the four days of holiday festivities.
Law enforcement, fire and hospital professionals are the honored guests on Oct. 18 and will serve as guest bartenders as part of the Hometown Holidays theme, "A Holiday for Heroes".
Taking tips will be Mike Kuelper, Rock Falls Police chief; Bill Milby, Rock Falls Fire Department captain; Joe Real, CGH Medical Center paramedic; and Illinois State Police. Tickets for a 50/50 Raffle will also be sold by the Rock Falls Chamber Ambassadors, who are hosting the evening. All proceeds will go to support costs for putting on the Hometown Holidays.
Mark Oct. 18 on your calendar for the Guest Bartender Night and also show your support for the businesses that work together to make your holiday so enjoyable. During the pre-Christmas shopping season and all year round consider your hometown businesses when you make a purchase. Your support affects whether businesses can partner in putting on future Hometown Holidays events.
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- President/CEO Bethany Bland's News You Can Use- |
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Recently, the Rock Falls Chamber welcomed an Aide from Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' Office. Shortly before that, we hosted State Senator Jacobs and State Rep Smiddy. Members were able to ask questions and express concerns. There has been a lot of talk lately about health care, government shut downs, government regulations, and everything in between.
I want to challenge our members. What good is talk if you are not talking to the right person?
If you have a complaint about government, let your elected official know. You cannot expect change if you do not communicate to the right place. I would especially encourage local business owners who are feeling the pressure from recent government decisions to flood the phones, e-mails, and mailboxes of elected officials with their specific problems. Apathy gives those in government the impression that we do not care. If we are just going to sit around the office and gripe, but we are not willing to put the effort into creating change, it sends the message that we are going to accept whatever government sends our way.
If you are not sure what to do, how to do it, when, or where, let us know. We will provide you with the who, the what, the when, the where, and leave the WHY all up to you.
To get you started, here is a link to finding your elected official's contact information.
http://www.commoncause.org/siteapps/advocacy/search.aspx?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4860375
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How can we help your business grow?
Do you have news to spread to our Members?
Questions about information in this newsletter?
Feel free to let us know by replying to this e-mail or calling our office anytime! We LOVE our members. We are glad to lend a hand!
Sincerely,
Rock Falls Chamber Staff
Bethany Bland - President/CEO
Michelle Long - Member & Events Coordinator
Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce
815-625-4500 |
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