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McHenry Area Chamber
Weekly Newsletter
June 27th, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening this month.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members.
FEATURED POST
Check out resources from fellow members in our Chamber News and Knowledge.
Illinois Department of Revenue Informational - McHenry...

Public Act (P.A.) 102-0700 suspends the state 1 percent (1%) low rate of sales and use tax on retail sales of groceries normally taxed at this rate from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. How does the 1 percent (1%) grocery tax suspension work?

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-Molly, Jeannette, Robin, and Kelsey
ARE YOUR MARKETING MATERIALS UP-TO-DATE
As part of your Chamber membership, you get to have your marketing materials in our front office. If you currently have items here, are they up-to-date? If you aren't using this FREE tool from us, bring them in today!

Our office is open M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

This is a good reminder to make sure all of your marketing materials are up-to-date. Is the information on your website or the about section on your Facebook page still relevant? Re-read the information your potential clients are seeing and make sure it represents your business well.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS
CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES
Restoration 1 Cary Multi-Chamber Mixer / Open House
This Tuesday June 28th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for a fun night at Restoration 1 of Cary as they celebrate their 5-year anniversary and expanded facility!
Enjoy Brothers BBQ Food Truck. No get-together would be complete with out some fun. Join in a friendly bags tournament!

Restoration 1 has been a Chamber Member since 2017. Christine, their Business Development Manager, is also one of our board members.
MC2 & MC3 are looking for NEW Chamber Members to join their group!

The McHenry Area Chamber’s lead referral groups, also known as Marketing Connection groups (MCs), are available to members who are looking to increase their network and mutually provide and receive referrals and prospects to build their business.

Referral groups are always looking for new, dedicated members. We encourage you to check out MC2 and MC3 to ensure you're a good fit. If you would like to be a guest at an upcoming meeting, let us know!
JULY EVENTS

  • July 20th - Ribbon Cutting - Hair for You Salon and Spa [11:30AM]
  • July 26th - Ribbon Cutting Ye Ol Corner Tap [5:00PM]
Due to Fiesta Days events taking up much of July, our normal monthly events will be limited or will not take place. We will resume a normal event calendar in August.
Currently, we have the following opportunities left for the year: Lunch & Learn: October-December | Ribbon Cuttings October-December | Mixers November & December | Never Eat Alone open for September-December
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Have you been looking for a convenient way to update your account, look up events, find coupons, job search and more? DOWNLOAD OUR PHONE APP!

In your Play Store / App Store from your phone, look up MemberPlus and download today!

You will log-in with your member log-in and password to easily access our chamber info from your phone.
Voting for Best of the Fox starts TOMORROW and runs through July 22nd.

Take this time to share this info to your social media and promote to family and friends. Voting is daily, so let your customer know to hop on the link each day to vote. Make it easier for them and also help your exposure by suggesting other local businesses you support. Giving them the tools to pick more businesses than your own, makes it easier for them to take the time for you! Each category awards 3 businesses in McHenry County to win.
10 Days until McHenry Fiesta Days! Music Fest weekend kicks off with Cask & Barrel night, July 7th, 2022.

Tickets for Music Fest are on sale now. Purchase tickets in advance, by June 30th, and save $5.00! Head over to our site and pre-buy for music fest, cask & barrel, beer tickets and more!

July 1st is the deadline to register for the parade and/or reserve a space at our Beach Bash.
Click here for more info.
MEMBER NEWS
FOR SALE - Camp Bow Wow McHenry 

What: Camp Bow Wow McHenry owners are retiring after 10 successful years and are looking for new owners to take over the business! This fully staffed profitable franchise is a full-service pet care facility located here in McHenry. They are all about Happy Healthy Pets and Happy Healthy People. They are dedicated to providing a safe and upscale environment for dogs to play, romp and receive lots of love and attention! They provide day camp for clients wishing to drop their dogs off for a day of fun or overnight boarding for travelers. Camp Bow Wow McHenry also provides full-service grooming - everything from a simple nail trim to a breed-specific haircut. If you are ready to be your own boss in a business that is already successful -- check them out!  

Where: Camp Bow Wow McHenry is located at 3107 Route 120 in McHenry 

For More Information Contact: Carolyn Brown at campbowwowcu@gmail.com or 312-953-7729 
Delta Adds New Nonstop Service From MKE to New York - JFK  Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport 

What: Planning a trip to the Big Apple? Avoid the crowds, long lines, and expensive parking of large hub airports when you fly easy from MKE! Delta recently added new nonstop service from MKE to New York - JFK. Tickets are on sale now. Visit FlyMKE.com to see all of our 35+ nonstop destinations.

Where: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
5300 S. Howell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207 

For More Information Contact: info@mitchellairport.com 
McHenry Lions Club to sponsor Mobile Hearing and Retinal Screening Unit at McHenry Public Library on July 20, 2022
          
What: The McHenry Lions Club will sponsor the Mobile Hearing and Retinal Screening Unit at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, July 20 from noon to 4:00 PM. This mobile unit will be conducting FREE hearing and Retinal screenings for children and adults. No appointment is necessary. The Mobile screening unit is sponsored by the McHenry Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and is made possible through generous donations. At his event, the McHenry Lions Club will also collect used eye glasses and hearing aids. Since early detection of such disorders is critical, persons 55 or older are encouraged to take advantage of the FREE retinal screening.

For More Information Contact:  Judith Peterson, 4622 W. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, Illinois  60097 3125238476 jjudithmsw@sbcglobal.net 
MEMBER EVENTS
Get Back On Track: Make Life Changes That Matter 

What: Feel the satisfaction of living a healthier life. Make the changes you want with the support of a group of women who care and will hold you accountable. Whether you want to loose weight, exercise more, set boundaries, or create a vision for your future, start on the path to improved wellness today. Past members say results are: "life changing", "transformational", "confidence building" and "more than goal support." You deserve to thrive. 

When: First and Third Mondays of the Month 
Beginning July 18, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CST 

Where: Zoom

For More Information Contact: Ellen Corey, 224-633-3308, ellen@coachingbycorey.com or
Carla Morris, 423-313-4144, mindfullycarly@gmail.com 
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