Business calendar: Dinner, awards

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November 6, 2009

From Staff Reports

Tuesday

Dinner, awards: The Geneva Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Awards Night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd. in Geneva. The annual dinner will recognize members who have made special contributions to the chamber by presenting President, Ambassador and Spirit Awards to individuals and businesses. The prestigious Wood Community Service Award winner will also be revealed at the dinner. Each year the Wood Award is presented to an individual who has made significant community contributions in the areas of business, education, youth involvement, civic organizations, arts, recreation, charity or government. Dinner tickets are $45. Call the Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060 to make reservations.

Ribbon-cutting: The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will participate in a ribbon-cutting for R Kids Closet (Children's Consignment Shop), 63 N. Randall Road, at 10 a.m.

Thursday

Health Care, A Local Perspective: Tackling the hot topic of "Health Care: Global Issue, Local Perspective," is James Witt, president and CEO of Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. Witt will localize this hot global issue for luncheon guests at 11:30 a.m. in the McAuley/Buckley conference rooms in the lower level of Provena Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. Highland Ave. The event costs $25 for Batavia Chamber of Commerce members, $30 for nonmembers; with registration required by Tuesday. Register at www.bataviachamber.org or call 630-879-7134.

Nov. 16

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu: Do you love local businesses, or do you have a beef with them? It is time to air the laundry. Batavia Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a series of informal discussions with the Chamber's executive director and Chamber board members. Explore the relationships between merchants and customers in Batavia and the Fox Valley. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu means a very sincere "thank you," according to the Chamber. The events are scheduled in Batavia as follows: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Burger King, Route 31 and Houston Street; 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Caribou Coffee, 201 N. Randall Road; 7 to 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St.

Nov. 17

YACC welcomes Tom Cross: The Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Speckman Therapeutics, will host a luncheon with state Rep. and House Republican leader Tom Cross as the featured speaker. The luncheon will be from 11:30 to 1:15 p.m. at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville. Cost is $35 (or $25 for chamber members). RSVP by Friday at 630-553-6853 or support@yorkvillechamber.org.

Annual Mayor's Breakfast: This will feature the Batavia mayor's State of the City address. The event begins at 7:30 a.m., with Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke's talk scheduled for 8 a.m. Sponsored by Aliquot Capital LLC, the meeting will be held at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Ave. Cost is $25 for Chamber members, $30 for nonmembers. Register by Friday at www.bataviachamber.org or call 630-879-7134.

Nov. 21

Party of Parties: The Sugar Grove Community House will host a fair featuring a number of products including Silpada Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Sol Esscents and Southern Living. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 141 Main St. Call 309-489-6367.