McHenry County businesses U.S. Medical Glove Co., the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and Exemplar Financial Network all received awards at the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. annual dinner and awards banquet Wednesday night at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn Express.

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce won the Community Partnership Award for our retail incubator program at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes

Thank you,

Molly, Jeannette, Robin, Amy, and Kelsey

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MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE CLOSURES

What: Please make note that the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce will be CLOSED November 28th and 29th in observation of Thanksgiving.

We will also be CLOSED for the holidays from December 19th - January 1st 2024. We will resume normal business hours 1/2/25.

DECEMBER

Multi-Chamber Mixer - The Community Foundation of McHenry County

Tuesday Dec 3, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Never Eat Alone - Squire On The Square

Friday Dec 6, 2024

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

WINGS Luncheon: Holiday Table Topics

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

McHenrys NEXT Multi- Chamber Holiday Mixer

Thursday Dec 12, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chamber Playbook

Friday Dec 13, 2024

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST

Meeting of the MINDS

Friday Dec 13, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

MEMBER NEWS

Host a ribbon cutting in 2025!

We are currently planning our events for 2025. If your business has a milestone in 2025, just moved or celebrating something awesome, contact us and get a ribbon cutting in the books!

EMAIL KELSEY TODAY

GET REWARDED FOR SHOPPING LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 11/16-12/31/24

What: Shop, Dine, Have Fun while supporting small downtown McHenry businesses! Earn 5% rewards for every purchase at over 150 small businesses in downtown McHenry using the Open Rewards App. Support small business Saturday and holiday events by downloading the Open Rewards app at ShopNDineMcHenry.com.

When: November 16 through December 31, 2024

Where: Small businesses in downtown McHenry

For More Information: Doug Martin (dmartin@cityofmchenry.org) 815-363-2110 or Dorothy Wolf (dwolf@cityofmchenry.org) 815-363-2175

MEMBER EVENTS

Dam Turkey Walk

What: Get some movement in your day, along with socialization, & enjoying the great outdoors. Join in this free, moderate, 2 mile walk at the McHenry Dam. Meet the group at the far end of the parking lot near the trailhead. All welcome. Tell us you're coming email: ellen@coachingbycorey.com.

When: Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:00 -11:15 a.m

Where: McHenry Dam 914 S. River Rd. Park in back of lot near trailhead.

For More Information: Ellen Corey, 224-633-3308, ellen@coachingbycorey.com

SMILE FOR SANTA

What: Join us for photos with Santa Claus, holiday merriment, and refreshments! Pose for a keepsake family photo with Santa Claus taken by popular professional photographer Kelsey Adams, courtesy of The Courtyard at McHenry. Another well-known local, Phil Sweeney, of the McHenry American Legion, will don the red suit and white beard!

When: Thursday, December 5 2024 - 5-7pm

Where: 3300 Charles J Miller Road McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information: RSVP FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME!

Contact Jodi at (815) 322-3582 or jborck@encorecares.com thecourtyardatmchenry.com