Open for our July 20, 2026 Weekly Digest with events, member news and more

July 20, 2026 Weekly Digest

Chairman's Circle Members

Happenings in and around the Chamber!

HOT DEALS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

JOB BOARD

Meet our newest member!

This month, "Chamber Eats" at

Riverside Pizza & Pub

When you dine at Riverside Pizza during July,

make sure to enter to WIN a $25 gift card to

Riverside Pizza & Pub AND

$25 in Batavia Chamber Bucks!

Thank you for supporting our local restaurants!

Upcoming Events

Click on the flyers below to register for events

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

Canstruction is coming to the Tri-Cities!

The countdown is on, and the rhythm is building! The very first Canstruction competition is officially heading our way. Teams of local designers will soon be brainstorming for our inaugural theme, "Harmony Against Hunger."

They will transform ordinary tin cans into massive musical sculptures to fight local food insecurity. Consider entering a team in this challenging competition when the call for entries opens this summer.

Sponsorship for this amazing event is available

Sip, Savor & Spend a Summer Evening Along the Fox River: Cocktails in the Park Returns for its 15th Year on July 25

Cocktails in the Park returns for its 15th year on Saturday, July 25, from 7:00–10:00 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park (100 N. Island Ave., behind City Hall), offering an evening of handcrafted cocktails, delicious food, live music, and beautiful riverside views.

Get all the details.

Unleash the Love: ADC Technologies and Vesco Print and Promotions Partner with Anderson Humane to Connect Families with Forever Pets

This summer, two local businesses are joining forces with Anderson Humane to give dogs and cats across the Fox Valley region the chance they deserve. ADC Technologies and Vesco Print and Promotions are proud to sponsor Unleash the Love, a community pet adoption event taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1351 Aucutt Road, Montgomery, IL. Find out more.

Catch up on all the member news

Networking & Connecting

Listen Like You Mean It

Listen for clues, not just words

Pay attention to what the person gets excited about, what they repeat, or what seems important to them. Those are natural places to ask follow up questions.

Use the 70/30 Rule

Let the other person talke about 70 percent of the time, expecially early in the converstation. People often feel more connected to you when they feel heard by you.