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Meijer McHenry

JANUARY 30th 2023

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2023 Annual Meeting Pass

If you are a W.I.N.G.S regular, you can save a little money and remove the hassle of finding your credit card every time you register by getting a WINGS annual pass!


The WINGS Annual Pass is $100 for all 6 meetings (get 2 meetings for free!). It's only available to Chamber members. Without the pass, it is $25 for McHenry Chamber Members & $30 for non-members (Both Include buffet lunch)


Our events will be held on the dates below. We will also have some added WINGS night Out events as well you can attend and participate in.


  • February 15th 2023
  • April 19th 2023
  • June 21st 2023
  • August 18th 2023
  • October 18th 2023
  • December 13th 2023

From your favorite team,

Molly, Jeannette, Robin, Kelsey & Amy

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

CURRENT CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Multi-Chamber Mixer - Alexander Leigh Center For Autism


TOMORROW - TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Virtual Lunch & Learn - How to Create an entire Quarter of Social Media Content in under an Hour


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)


Register to attend!

Never Eat Alone - Jexals McHenry


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM)


Register to attend!

All February Events...

Please click the event names below and register to attend!


Coldwell Banker Mixer

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Ribbon Cutting - Just 4 You Treats

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (1:00 PM)

Chamber Playbook New Member Workshop

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)

Meeting of the MINDS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

Maximizing Your Membership (Current Members)

MONDAY FEBRUARY 13 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

WINGS Luncheon - Turn Your 2023 Vision Into Reality

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (11:45AM -1:00 PM)

Ribbon Cutting - Gigi's Playhouse McHenry

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (11:00 AM)

Virtual Lunch & Learn - How Secure is My Password?

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)

Virtual Networking Scramble

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Health and Wellness Mixer

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

CHAMBER ANNIVERSARY


PLEASE TAKE THIS TIME TO RECOGNIZE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WHO HAVE AN ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH. FROM OUR OLDEST MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN 1952 ALL THE WAY TO OUR MEMBERS WHO JOINED LAST YEAR!


🌟 3 Dimensions Salon

🌟400ft and Below Photography

🌟AMB Roofing & Sheetmetal

🌟Ameritemp Group

🌟Baron & Associates, Inc.

🌟Bear Family Restaurants

🌟Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Starck Real Estate

🌟Beth & Rudnicki Insurance Agency, Inc.

🌟Bill Colbert State Farm Insurance Agency

🌟Castle Autoplex McHenry

🌟Center for Therapeutic Services & Psychodiagnostic🌟Century 21 Roberts & Andrews - Maureen Forgette

🌟Cherry Creek Mortgage - Traci Emond

🌟Clean Bee Cleaning & Restoration

🌟CLM Insurance Agency, Inc.

🌟Comcast Business

🌟Cottage Boutique

🌟Dennis A Conway

🌟Fire House Gym

🌟FirstLight HomeCare NE McHenry County

🌟Fischer Brothers Construction Co., Inc.

🌟Fitagogy

🌟General Communications

🌟Get Salty Skincare Studio, LLC

🌟Harrison Chiropractic Center

🌟HealthMarkets Insurance Agency

🌟Heritage Woods of McHenry

🌟Herzing University

🌟Imagetec L.P.

🌟Impressive Images

🌟Independence Health & Therapy

🌟It's All About Kids

🌟Joey Smitherman Agency

🌟Kathryn's Bridal and Dress Shop

🌟Kiwanis Club of McHenry

🌟M1 Tool Works, Inc.

🌟Linchpin Financial Group, Ltd.

🌟Liquid Capital of Illinois

🌟Maranatha Assembly of God

🌟Mastercoil Spring Co.

🌟McHenry Masonic Lodge #158 AF & AM

🌟Mobility City of Lake County

🌟Natural Therapy Wellness Center, Inc.

🌟NICOR Gas Company

🌟Old National Bank

🌟PACE Bus

🌟Pacific Vein Care

🌟Pamela Coester - RE/MAX Plaza

🌟Perricone Garden Center

🌟Pitel Septic, Inc.

🌟PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PLUS+ with Bankers Advertising

🌟Richmond Veterinary Clinic

🌟Rocco Z Music

🌟Ryan P. Conway Agency, LLC

🌟Simple Solutions VAS

🌟State Farm - Mary Trejo

🌟Tessler Construction Company, Inc.

🌟The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success

🌟The Fountains at Crystal Lake

🌟The Pearl of Crystal Lake

🌟The Salvation Army - Crystal Lake Corp.

🌟The UPS Store

🌟Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home

🌟United Way of Greater McHenry County

🌟Veteran's Assistance Commission

🌟Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services

🌟YMCA Camp Duncan

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

MEMBER NEWS

McHenry County Marines Needy Veterans Drive


What: The McHenry County Marine Corps League veteran detachment is seeking the community's support in obtaining donated working kitchen supplies that will be used to provide recently established homeless veterans with needed materials to them started in their new homes. Your assistance will help in improving the lives of our needy veterans in starting a new life in a residence while rescuing them from living on the streets.


When: Contact us and we will bring a box to your business location to be picked up later, once you have it filled.

Where: If your business would like to become involved, please let us know. We will bring a box to your location and pick up the filled box, just as we do the Toys for Tots campaign.


For More Information: (847) 906-DDOG. Leave a message for Rick Prescott of the Marine Corps League.

Local Real Estate Brokerage Hiring 


What: Glacier Realty, a McHenry based Real Estate company, servicing McHenry County and surrounding areas, is seeking to hire like-minded experienced IL licensed Realtors looking to make 100% commission. https://www.glacier-realty.com/ 


When: January and February 2023 

Where: 5000 West Elm Street, Unit 2, McHenry, IL 60050 


For More Information: For specific details, Brokers should contact Managing Broker Dorene Swanson at [email protected] or 815-347-2090. 

MEMBER EVENTS

Creating Clarity: The Process Of Getting Unstuck 


What: Want to know the secret power to moving past being stuck? This workshop will help you uncover the 4 keys to rev your productivity engine and take the steps to get unstuck. Take all 4 as a package or as individual classes. 


When: 4 part package or individual classes. 

February 3 - Life Balance 

February10 - Connecting To Your Values

February 17 - Me Time 

February 24 - Future Vision 

Noon to 1:30 pm CST 

Where: Zoom in the comfort of your own home. 

Link sent upon registration


For More Information: Ellen Corey / 224-633-3308

[email protected]

Cold Blooded Parties’ Open House 


What: Cold Blooded Parties is hosting our Open House! Bring the whole family out for games, a raffle for a free Reptile Birthday Party and a few meet and greets with some of our show animals. We can’t wait to see you there!


When: Sunday February 5, 2023 from 11am-6pm

Where: 3314 Pearl St, McHenry, IL 60050 


For More Information: Lucas & Caitlynn Arnold

224-217-8662 / [email protected] 

Photos from this years Chamber Gala are now available. This years event could not be possible without all the individuals who attended and made it a success, as well as our amazing sponsors; Porte Brown LLC, Castle Autoplex McHenry, Home State Bank, N.A., jh Events and Flowers, Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard, Northwest Herald, Sustainable Staffing, Inc., Advocate Aurora Good Shepherd Hospital, American Community Bank & Trust, Ameritemp Group, FirstLight Home Care NE McHenry County, Gabi's Wicked Scentsy, LRS, McHenry Ace Hardware, McHenry Bank & Trust, Mindfully Carly, Becky Kirchner - RE/MAX Plaza, Clearbrook, Cris Bimbi State Farm Insurance Agency, Dobbe Marketing & PR, Inc., Edward Jones Investments - David Lammers, Fair Oaks Health Care Center, MYDESIGNSPACE.COM, NV Custom Crafts, Ryan P. Conway Agency, Simple Solutions VAS, Ye Olde Corner Tap, YMCA Camp Duncan.

Thank you to our photo sponsor, K-Adams Foto for capturing the night.

CLICK HERE to see all the photos. Password: Ch@mber

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Do you want to get more involved? We would love to have you join one of our committees! Find the link below to fill out our form and we can help place you in one that fits you and your business! They are a great way to network, meet new people, get involved and so much more!

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