Chamber Events
Annual Awards
"A NIGHT AMONGST THE STARS"
June 11, 2024
6PM
New Life Bible Church
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Nominations are now open! Deadline to nominate in 4 categories is May 15, 2024.
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Paper nomination forms are available at First National Bank and Trust Winnebago and Winnebago Public Library
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Ticket information will be available soon!
Trunk or Treat
We are looking forward to the 2024 event! Check back for more information
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Register to bring a Trunk or Treats to the event by clicking the button below!
Holiday Passport
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED - STAY TUNED!
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November 25, 2023 - December 15, 2023
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From Small Business Saturday, November 25th thru December 15th, 2023, we are again encouraging our community to shop local with a Holiday Passport Event!
HOW DOES THE EVENT WORK?
As a participant:
The more stamps a participant collects the more chances they have to win a gift basket filled with an array of goodies donated by each participating business!
As a participating business:
You can be creative in making your business a destination spot by decorating it or having a designated photo op area. (Suggestions: palm trees, Eiffel Tower, North Pole, Winter Wonderland....there are countless ways to make it fun and inviting!) Please let us know if you have a theme in mind, if you are offering any specials during that time and/or would like to offer a special coupon on the passport.
Passports will be available for pick up, beginning November 15th, at all participating businesses however, we are requesting that passports be turned in at The Winnebago Public Library, BAX T's & Gifts and Angel Treasures no later than December 15th.
If your business would like to participate by being a destination, please fill out the form HERE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 13th.
If you have any questions you can email us at winnebagochamber@gmail.com or call at 815-496-0680
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Business After Hours
Local Businesses host an event to share what services they offer to the community.
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Business After Hours (BAH) Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Business After Hours (BAH). Sponsorship of this event offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your business while Chamber
members meet and network with one another in a relaxed environment.
As host, you’ll be responsible for any food and/or beverages served at the event. Attendance average is between 15-30 guests (both members and prospective members). The chamber will provide $100 towards the cost of the event.
Buddy Up – consider “buddying up” with another chamber business. You provide the venue they provide the food and/or beverages. Promote both businesses and make it a win/win.
The scheduled time for business after hours is 5:30-7:30 PM. Please make sure to let us know if you want to change the time or length of your event.
You will have an opportunity to speak to the attendees about 30 minutes into the event. You are encouraged to give up to a 5-minute presentation about your company. We will also draw the winner of any door prize you have provided at this time.
Please have your event details planned at least 4 weeks in advance. This will give the Chamber time to publicize your event to the maximum. Send your event details to us at winnebagochamber@gmail.com. We’ll promote your event on our Facebook Page and through our Email Newsletter as well as listing your event on our website.
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Last but not least, promote yourself! This is your time to shine! Share with the group what makes your business unique or launch a new service or item. If appropriate, show them around the business/facility or give a demonstration. Be creative with the theme, you could have a fun trivia quiz, a food drive for a local food pantry or you could bring in some local musical talent. Make this event your own and have fun!
Thank you for your support of the Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 815-496-0680 or email winnebagochamber@gmail.com.
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Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber will come to your place of business and provide a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate you being a member!
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Please reach out to a board member or email us at winneagochamber@gmail.com to get more information!
Annual Meeting
Meet with the Chamber Board and share how the chamber can best assist and support your business.
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April 9, 2024
6pm
Brauer Barn - Winnebago, IL
EVENT DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM PAGE!