December 17th, 2025

Welcome to our monthly Member News! Take a moment and scroll through to check out participating Chamber Members' events, deals, and announcements. This email blast is sent out on the third Wednesday of each month. Have something you would like to share? Contact us to include it in next month's edition!

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Tinley Park, IL – The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will host its annual fundraising gala, “Be the One – Color the World with Compassion,” on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Odyssey in Tinley Park. The event raises critical funds to support survivors of domestic violence and the Center’s lifesaving programs.

Presented by Exelon, the evening will feature survivor testimonials, live and silent auctions, a chance drawing, live entertainment, and an inspiring program highlighting the impact of the Crisis Center’s work. Proceeds support emergency housing, counseling, advocacy, education, and prevention services.

The gala will honor Cecelia McClellan and John Kahler with the Dianne Masters Award and recognize Blackedge Capital as Corporate Partner of the Year.

“This gala is an opportunity for our community to stand with survivors and turn compassion into action,” said Pam Kostecki, Executive Director.

Tickets are available at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/betheone/.

For media inquiries, contact Nikki Parham at nparham@crisisctr.org.

The Community Foundation of Will County

GET YOUR 25% STATE TAX CREDIT, available until Dec. 31, 2025!



Connecting People Who Care to Causes That Matter. 

Did you know that The Community Foundation supports local nonprofits through grants and partnerships? We serve Will County by offering people ways to help through philanthropic giving. We also seek to build partnerships with local stakeholders and organizations who feel strongly about investing in the future of our community. Your gifts and investment help Will County thrive and improve the quality of life here. As you prepare for your year-end giving, please reach out and ask about how to maximize your charitable dollars with The Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act. This gives you a 25% state tax credit, in addition to your charitable deduction! This offers a significant incentive to those with a philanthropic donation plan. This is only available until the end of the year at The Community Foundation of Will County! We can also help you create a custom-giving plan designed for your specific interests. Learn more: Please reach out to: Sheila Sasso at Ssasso@cfwill.org, or (815) 219-4219. Also visit us at: www.willcountycf.org

BRDG TECH

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We offer a full range of monthly services to support your business, including social media management, advertising, email and SMS marketing, SEO, lead generation, and ongoing website and domain support. All of our packages are flexible and built to scale as your business grows.

📩 Let’s get started. Visit www.brdgtech.com to schedule a discovery call before this offer ends on December 31.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank

Hey Parents,

Kids may love the nonsense, but you’ll love the jumpstart on their savings.

Junior Savers Get Growing Savings Account

A no-nonsense account that grows with kids and sets them up for a healthy financial future.

6.70%

• Promotional Interest Rate on balances up to $1,000.00 until June 7, 2026.

2.56% – 3.78%

• Annual Percentage Yield with a balance of $1,000.00 or less, depending on the date the account is opened.

No minimum to open. $200 daily minimum balance to avoid a $5 monthly maintenance fee once the Junior Saver turns 22 (19 in Michigan). Fees may reduce earnings. Tiered rate. For customers under age 22 (under age 19 in Michigan).

LIMITED-TIME 67-DAY OFFER:

Open a new Junior Savers Get Growing Savings Account on or before January 27, 2026, and deposit new money to earn the promotional interest rate.

Camp Manitoqua & Retreat Center

Registration is open for Camp Manitoqua events from November 2025 to March 2026!

Camp Manitoqua is a Christ centered camp and retreat center, offering high energy programs for students, young adults, and families! To find out more about what Camp Manitoqua has to offer, visit us online at manitoqua.org!