December 8, 2025 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

JOB BOARD

Meet our Newest Members!

This month, "Chamber Eats" at

Acquaviva Batavia

When you visit, be sure to enter to WIN

a $25 gift card to Acquaviva Batavia AND

$25 in Batavia Chamber Bucks!

Thank you for supporting our local restaurants!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Earthmover Credit Union

1992 McKee Street, Batavia

Wednesday, December 17

Grand Opening Celebration 2-4:00pm

Ribbon Cutting: 2:30pm

Click on the flyers below for more information or

to register for upcoming events -

There's something for everyone - we look forward to seeing you!

The new edition of the Batavia Community Hot Sauce is NOW available!

Get your "Fire on the Fox Three Peat Heat" at the Batavia Chamber office -

All proceeds benefit the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.

They make a great stocking stuffer 😉🌶️

Job Training Economic Development Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering a Job Training Economic Development Program grant that provides funding from $250,000 to $750,000 to support workforce training and economic development projects. This opportunity is ideal for employers, schools, and nonprofits that want to build or expand job training programs in our region.

Learn more and view the full Notice of Funding Opportunity Here

News & More From our Members

Linda Schielke Named 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year (COTY), honoring her decades of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Batavia community. Read the full press release.

Batavia High School Announces 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars

Batavia High School Principal Dr. JoAnne Smith is pleased to announce that 83 students from the Batavia High School graduating class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.

Read the full news release.