A Bountiful Thank You! - Geneva Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 106, Issue 8
November 2014
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
A Bountiful Thank You!
It is the season to be thankful for what we have and at the Chamber we are so thankful,
at every festival, for our sponsors, our merchants and members for in-kind donations
and services, our restaurants, our hard-working volunteers and the City of Geneva.
Much gratitude goes out for our most recent festival, Festival of the Vine.
THANK YOU to our sponsors. The Festival of the Vine has been made possible
through the generosity of many sponsors:
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva, Inc.
Cadence Health, now part of Northwestern Medicine
Lebin Financial Planning
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Massage Envy Spa – Geneva Commons
Chicago Tribune
Plandscape, Inc.
The Chiropractic People
Sears Home Services
Costco Wholesale
SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits
The Gerald Auto Group
Shodeen Homes
GreenFields of Geneva
Verizon Wireless - Wireless Neighborhood
The Home Improvement Network
Premium Retailer
ING
Votre Vu Beauty
Kane County Chronicle
Wilson Travel & Cruise
Our Harvest Stage Demo-ers:
Evolutionary Home Builders/The Evolutionary Home
Geneva ACE Hardware
The Olive Mill
The Strawflower Shop/Rug Merchant
The Sugar Path
Special THANKS for in-kind services to…
Fagans Graphic Design, Advanced Disposal, County of Kane, Comfort Inn & Suites
of Geneva, Geneva Park District, Giesche Shoes of Geneva, Nova Communications,
Windy City Amusements, Bill Grossklag & Our Partners the City of Geneva
And for all the awesome volunteers, who festival after festival, give 110% with a smile!
Geneva Ace Garden Center
Josef’s Elegante Meats & Deli
Light rain couldn’t dampen the moods of the
crowds dancing to The Moods
The Sugar Path gave a sweet presentation on the
Harvest Demo Stage sponsored by Plandscape, Inc.
Our workers from Geneva High School and
Marmion rocked Festival of the Vine.
Awesome, happy volunteers sponsored by Cadence
Health, now part of Northwestern Medicine.
From all of us at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
We send warm wishes to you this Thanksgiving Season
and throughout the coming Holidays!
Dining tent, sponsored by Lebin Financial Planning
was busy from Friday opening to Sunday closing.
Area Code is 630 unless noted otherwise.
www.genevachamber.com
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SOUNDINGS…The Geneva Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
New Member Profiles
We welcome new members and encourage you to familiarize yourselves with them
and make valuable connections. Profiles are supplied by new members.
Building Better Relationships Through Networking
September Luncheon
A big thank you to Eagle Brook Country Club
for hosting a delicious luncheon. Attendees
voted for our new 2015 GWIB Board and
Mayor Burns provided updates and answered
questions about Geneva and City projects.
Your support to our September Chance-forCharity, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, was greatly appreciated.
October Luncheon
Thank you to Riverside Receptions for being
our host for an enjoyable October luncheon. David Stone helped us to understand change
and the opportunities it can provide. Also
congratulations to our new 2015 GWIB
Board. We look forward to your leadership
during the next year. Our October Chancefor-Charity was Literacy Volunteers
Fox Valley.
November 18 Luncheon
This month’s luncheon will be held at the
Prairie Landing Golf Club, 2325 Longest Dr.,
West Chicago. Our speaker, Heidi Thorne will
present “Yes, You Can Sell on Social Media”.
Heidi will tell GWIB how she has been able to
leverage her social media activities into cash
in the bank business for her company. Our
November “Chance-for-Charity” will be again
be Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley.
Aesthetics and Medicine of Geneva
2197 Blackberry Dr. • 520-1000 • aestheticsandmedicine.com
Aesthetics and Medicine of Geneva is proud to announce its opening in the community.
Whether your need is medical or aesthetic, we are available for appointments and even
walk-ins.
Aesthetically speaking, Botox and Dermal Fillers are available by an advance injector
specializing in “The Liquid Lift” with a natural look and no down time. Micro Needling,
the latest in skin rejuvenation is also available. Whether you need a B12 shot or to chat
about weight loss, we are here for you.
Medically speaking, from a physical to an emergency, we are available and the best part
is we take most insurance plans.
We are your one stop shop for your Aesthetic and Medical needs. Give us a call and set
up a complimentary consultation and let’s chat about the possibilities. We would enjoy
meeting our fellow Chamber members that always get event pricing.
O’Brien Law LLC
Daniel O’Brien • 611 East State Street, Suite 101 • 232-2600 • www.genevainjurylaw.com
O’Brien Law is a newly formed personal injury law firm by local attorney and Geneva
resident, Dan O’Brien, who grew up in the tri-cities and has lived here his entire life. With 25 years of experience handling personal injury claims and lawsuits, O’Brien Law is
interested in helping people in our community who have been injured at work, in a car
crash or in a fall or other unfortunate incident. Many people have questions after they
have been injured. Dan O’Brien talks to people every day and answers their questions to
try to help them with their difficult injuries. He is happy to help you with no initial fee and
no obligation to you, but hopefully with some answers you need. Dan O’Brien has been
rated by Illinois Super Lawyers as one of the top 5% of Illinois personal injury lawyers.
3 Ways to Make
Luncheon Reservations
• Go to www.genevachamber.com, click
“Calendar of Events”, then GWIB event
• Call the Chamber at 232-6060
• Email etownsley@genevachamber.com
• Reservations required. Walk-ins seated if
room. Cancel via email/fax by prior Thursday
at 4 pm. If not canceled, you will be billed.
• Request vegetarian meal in advance.
Price
• Members: $25 w/reserv; $30 if invoiced
Elizabeth Spicher, Geneva Women in Business
Treasurer presents the Chance-for-Charity check
to Fox Valley Special Recreation Association at
the September luncheon.
• Nonmembers: $30 w/reserv; $35 if invoiced
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Member News
During the month of November, a portion of every mattress sale in the Geneva
American Mattress location will be donated to Marklund.
Congratulations to Sergio’s Cantina for winning two first-place awards at the Illinois
State Fair in August. Their steak chimichurri taco won Best Overall Food and Best
Tasting Food, as well as second place for Best Walking Taco and the People’s Choice
Award.
Crum Halsted’s Prime – Meridian Insurance office has moved from West Chicago to
Geneva to 427 Kirk Road! The company also re-branded and formed a new holding
company called, Foundation Insurance Group. Crum Halsted is still the main office
located in Sycamore and the new Geneva location doubles our size and staff to accommodate our current and future growth in the Fox Valley. Their phone/fax numbers
and email addresses remain unchanged.
The Geneva History Museum was chosen for a 2014 Illinois Association of Museums Award of Excellence in the area of Best Practices - Exhibitions for “Start With A
Sketch,” highlighting cartoonists, illustrators and voice characters in the community. This exhibition was created by the Geneva History Museum and displayed in the
feature gallery from February to November, 2014.
Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley welcomes Geneva resident Maureen Powelson to its
staff. As Program Coordinator, Maureen will enroll adult learners, match them with
tutors, and provide support. If you know someone who needs to improve their English
or if you want to volunteer, contact Maureen at 584-2811.
Grand Opening
Banner Up Signs
1170 E. State Street, Sycamore
November 6 – 5-7 pm
Ribbon Cuttings
Geneva Fit, LLC
321 Stevens Street
November 18 – 5:15 pm
Rick Remington has joined Pheasant Run Resort & Spa as food and beverage director.
A GIANT thank you to Ingrid Rowlett, I.B. Quality Cabinets and Geneva Women in
Business (GWIB) Board Member for her donation of a new sound system to GWIB
and the chamber.
The Kane County Cougars set the single-season franchise record for home wins in
August, breaking the previous record set in 2001 of 50 wins at home.
The Illinois SBDC is proud to announce that Harriet Parker, the Director of the Illinois
Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College has been
recognized as the Illinois State Star for 2014. Congratulations Harriet!
Hemming & Sylvester Properties 9-25-14
The Geneva History Museum has been nominated by Congressman Randy Hultgren
for the 2015 National Medal for Museum Service with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This award honors outstanding American museums and libraries that
have made extraordinary contributions to their communities, demonstrate innovative
approaches to public service, exceed the expected levels of community outreach,
and have established themselves as community anchor institutions.
A Viking size thank you to Chianti’s and Firehouse Pizza & Grill for their support of
Geneva High School Boys’ Soccer.
Chef Roby, All Chocolate Kitchen had the honor of making the wedding cake for the
wedding of celebrities Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg held at Hotel Baker
over Labor Day weekend.
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Visitors came in the thousands - Geneva
Police kept them in line, with a smile, at
Festival of the Vine.
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Member News (cont.)
State Street Jewelers travel over 8000 miles to bring back diamonds from the Diamond Cutting Capital of the world, Antwerp. Your diamond will become a priceless
symbol of love and commitment at a once in a lifetime savings! Please stop in or call
for more information on this extraordinary offer! We will have a special event the
weekend of November 8 to showcase the Arrival of our Diamonds from Antwerp. In
celebration, Belgian waffles will be served.
Congratulations to Jennifer Piazza who was promoted to Assistant General Manager
of The Herrington Inn & Spa.
Years in the making, a thorough and richly illustrated history of early Geneva and its
vicinity has just been published and is now for sale at the Geneva History Museum.
“The Founders and Early History of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois Volume I - Beginnings to 1837” by Adam Gibbons is available for $30/soft cover and $45/hard cover.
For the fourth year in a row, Wildwood Restaurant, has been awarded an Award of
Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. Wildwood was the only restaurant in the
Tri-Cities honored this year. In addition, Wildwood will offer wine classes taught by
owner, Patrick Neary.
Chef Roby, All Chocolate Kitchen created
chocolate sculptures of The Chew co-hosts
Mario Batali and Michael Symon.
Specials
for Chamber Members
Your membership in the Geneva Chamber
of Commerce has qualified you for a
valuable benefit!
You are now eligible for a 10% to 12% discount
on your business insurance. These trememdous savings are possible through a Special
Rating Plan sponsored between the Geneva
Chamber of Commerce, Valley Insurance
Agency and Auto-Owners Insurance Company,
a company that is recognized for exceptional
financial strength and stability among the nation’s largest insurers. Contact Valley Insurance Agency – 232-1640
Kudos to City of Geneva’s Geneva Broadcast Network and Geneva High School Television Department (GTV) for teaming up to bring high school sports into our homes
on Ch. 10 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-Verse.
Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator,
America’s largest independent charity evaluator. It’s the 11th time NIFB has won this
distinction based on fiscal management practices, accountability and transparency.
The Friends of TriCity Family Services are sponsoring the Thanksgiving Adopt-aFamily program for our client families in need again this year. For many families we
serve, it is a year-round struggle to provide meals for their loved ones. Sign up to
sponsor a family and we will provide you with the gender and ages of all family members and ask you to put together a food basket, complete with non-perishable food
and seasonal items. If you would like to help in another way, we are also collecting
donated gift cards from grocery stores to be used for this program. To sign up to help
a family, please call 232-1070.
The Kane County Cougars and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations have announced a two-year player development contract effective through the 2016 season.
Geneva Nursing & Rehabilitation Services is now Bria Health Services of Geneva
The seasons are changing ... and so are we! Sweet Natalie’s is excited to announce
that we will be transforming to an *ALL* GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY featuring gourmet
sweets and cakes.
The 2014 Community Leadership Award has been awarded to Daily Herald. This is
the seventh time, in 11 years, that Daily Herald has won.
Carol Murin of Solutions for Long Term Care, Inc. has joined the Board of the Elderday Center adult day care facility in Batavia.
Thrillist.com named Geneva one of the 8 best outdoor dates in and around Chicago.
To read: http://tinyurl.com/ntevnnb
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Member Events
If you have news to be considered for Soundings, email Laura (lrush@genevachamber.com)
by the 10th of the preceding month. See website for double month issues.
Deli Luncheons – November
Seniors can enjoy luncheons Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
at the Geneva Township Senior Center. Reservations must be made by the prior
Thursday; call 232-3602. Suggested donation for age 60+ is $3, $6 for under age 60.
Support and Community Programs – November
TriCity Family Services offers many support and community programs. Please visit
www.tricityfamilyservices.org for class schedules, dates and times. You can also call
232-1070.
Lunch & Tour – Wednesdays in November
Oscar Swan Country Inn welcomes you to enjoy lunch and tour of this historic mansion. Choose your lunch from soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
Groups welcome. Call to arrange a special day - 232-0173.
Afternoon Tea – Thursdays & Saturdays in November
You are formally invited to spend the day with us and stay for Afternoon Tea from
2 – 4:30 pm in Little Traveler’s legendary tea room. Please call 232-4200 for more
information.
Sunday Breakfast Buffet – Sundays in November
The Oscar Swan Country Inn offers a Sunday buffet from 9:30 – 11 am. Reservations required; $15.95/person. Visit www.oscarswan.com or call 232-0173.
COUGARS CONCLUDE
HISTORIC SEASON WITH
MULTIPLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Won the Midwest League Championship
• Total number of wins this season are the
most in Major or Minor League Baseball
• An unbeaten postseason
• 11 Cougars players were promoted to
Class-A Advanced Daytona during the
season
• At least one Cougars player received a
Cubs monthly organizational award as Minor
League Pitcher or Player of the Month for
four straight months
Congratulations on a phenomenal 2014 season!
French Market - Sundays through November 16
The Geneva French Market is located at South Street and 4th Street in the Commuter
Parking Lot and operates every Sunday through November 16 from 8 am to 2 pm.
For details visit www.bensidoun-usa.com.
National Knitting Month – November 1
Knitters of all ages are invited to drop-in and knit together on the first day of National Knitting Month at Geneva Public Library from 10 am-12 pm. Stitch your way
towards 50,000 stitches or bring projects to complete before the holidays. Beginners are welcome to attend, however, no formal instruction will be provided. The
Library has a limited supply of needles to lend and yarn supplies. Additional class
on Nov. 12, register at www.gpld.org.
National Novel Writing Month – November 1
Every November, people from around the world try to write a 50,000-word book in
a month as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Now you can too!
Geneva Public Library is participating in a NaNoWriMo Library Crawl. Attend this
write-in at the Library from 1-3 pm and visit others at participating locations during
the month (See www.naperwrimo.org/crawl for more information). Questions? Contact Kimberly Gotches at 232-4806.
Live Music Series – November 1 & 8
Fox Valley Repertory welcomes an Eagles concert experience with Heartache
Tonight (11/1), and the music of Elton John and Billy Joel in Piano Man (11/8)
at Pheasant Run Resort. Both concerts begin at 8 pm and tickets are $32/each
concert.
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Ellen and Judy from the Geneva Chamber explain
the excellent benefits of membership to potential
new members at September’s Business After
Hours Membership Drive.
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Member Events (cont.)
Do you know what’s been a
tradition in Geneva, for the last 39?
Do you know the spot for a smile,
shoes or maybe a shine?
A place with names like Born,
Florsheim and Life Stride.
A place with sizes in narrow, regular and wide.
Giesche Shoes is the shop,
Gregg Giesche’s the man.
Of this store, many from near and far are a fan.
He is retiring after all these years.
But let’s not be sad, let’s give CHEERS!
What he’s done for Geneva is beyond words.
So much behind the scenes;
you’ve probably never heard.
A supporter of festivals, businesses
and all of the chamber.
With Gregg around, he made our
town that much greater!
Good luck Gregg!
Life in Japanese-American Internment Camps – November 5
From 12-1 pm at Geneva Public Library, historian and librarian Sarah Okner, a descendant of internees, shares photos and details of daily life in an internment camp
and the profound effects it had on those living there. Attendees are welcome to bring
a sack lunch. No registration is required.
Holiday Entertaining & Champagne Tasting – November 6 Enjoy a fun pre-holiday Ladies Night at Wildwood from 6:30-9:30 pm! Throughout
the evening we will offer a generous tasting of several champagnes and sparkling
wines and light hors d’oeuvres. You will be offered the opportunity to buy any of the
champagnes or sparkling wines at discounted retail prices to supply your holiday parties and events. Holiday entertaining ideas will be shown to add the perfect touch to
your holiday cocktail party, dinner table or dessert bar. You’ll leave with great ideas to
host Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and other holiday parties. Advance reservations suggested. $25 each includes champagne tasting and light hors d’oeuvres.
Holiday Appetizer Class – November 6
At Chez Moi from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. $65/person, reservations required. For reservations or additional info, please contact Chez Moi by phone at 331- 248-0654 or email
Beth@ChezMoiGeneva.com
Fall Fashion Show – November 6
Come join Geneva Running Outfitters (GRO) as we present our fall fashion show!
Beginning at Old Towne Pub, we will enjoy food and drinks, while you get to see
the latest in Fall running Fashions. We will then head back to GRO to check out
the apparel, listen to live music and sample products. Cost is $15. Included are
appetizers, one drink, admission to fashion show and $10 Gift card to GRO (to be
redeemed that night). Limited to first 40 paid participants. Entry fee can be paid at
the door, but space is only reserved to those paying in advance. Please call or stop
in GRO to pay after registering. Sign up at https://www.signmeup.com/site/onlineevent-registration/103697
Downloading Library eBooks – November 7 & 18
From 10-11 am on November 7 or 7-8 pm on November 18, find out how to locate,
place holds and download eBooks at Geneva Public Library. Call 232-0780 X251
or visit www.gpld.org to register (Please specify the device you have upon registering). Please remember, you can stop by with your device, log-in and passwords for
downloading assistance anytime the Library is open. If further discussion is needed
to answer your questions, we will make an appointment for you to receive additional
individualized assistance.
Geneva Women’s Club Craft Show – November 8
The 40th Annual Geneva Women’s Club Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 9 am – 3 pm
at Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. Shop more than 100 crafters, purchase
delicious baked goods and bid on a variety of raffle baskets. As our main fundraiser, a successful craft show helps us help the community. Visit mothersclubofgeneva.org for more
information. Admission $4; children under 12 free.
Gregg Geische accepting his Member of the
Year Award in 2012 at our Annual Dinner.
Welcome New Members
A Night To Paws Gala & Auction - November 8
Make plans to attend the 27th Annual “A Night to Paws” Gala and Auction at the
Q Center in St. Charles. Attendees are treated to a wonderful evening with dinner,
entertainment and a chance to bid on some spectacular auction items. This event
is the major fundraiser of the year for the Anderson Animal Shelter. If you would
like information on tickets please visit www.events.org/2014ANighttoPaws.
El Molcajete on 3rd
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Candy Buy Back – November 8
McCall Family Dentistry will be promoting a sugar-free smile this Halloween with
their first Candy Buy Back program supporting Operation Gratitude. Children can
bring their excess unopened candy from 10 am – 2 pm into McCall Family Dentistry
and will receive $1 per pound donated, up to five (5) pounds. All participants will be
entered in a raffle to win great prizes, and will be encouraged to decorate cards and
letters to support our troops overseas.
150th Civil War Anniversary – November 8
Bring a sack lunch and spend the afternoon at Geneva Public Library. From 12–1
pm, Bill Lax, local historian and member of the Northern Illinois Civil War Round
Table, will discuss the decisive role Illinois soldiers played during the battles of Fort
Henry and Fort Donelson. From 1:15–2:30 pm, enjoy music of the Civil War in progression from 1861 to 1865 by Phil Passen. While you enjoy the music, tea service
will be provided by Shari Ralish of Peaceful Parlour! Call 232-0780 X251 or visit
www.gpld.org to register.
Brown Bag Lunch Series – November 11
From 12 – 1 pm at Geneva History Museum, presentation will be “Letters from the
Civil War” with Steve Dexheimer.
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Grow With Our Tree
Much appreciation to individuals and businesses who have donated a tile, recognizing their
business or historic location, to our Geneva
Visitor Center Picture Postcard Wall.
The Wall is an ongoing project and space is still
available for you to be represented!
Three sizes available to accommodate your
needs. As a thank you for your generosity, you
will receive a tile just like the one on the wall,
to display.
Bring Your Questions! – November 12
Spend an evening with Atala Toy, and get her to ask your spirit questions that have
been puzzling you! from 7 – 9 pm at Crystal Life Technology.
Nature Movie Night – November 14
Learn about the natural world with your family at new Nature movie nights in Geneva
Park District’s Peck Farm Park’s Orientation Barn. These free Friday night educational movies begin at 6:30 pm. Scheduled screenings include: 11/14 “American
Serengeti” and 12/5 “Disneynature - earth”. Advance registration is recommended.
For more information, call 232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks.org.
“You’re A Good Main Charlie Brown” – opens November 14
Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles presents this play Fri & Sat (7:30 pm); Sun (3
pm). Special holiday Saturday matinees – 11/22, 11/29, 12/6 (3 pm). Please visit
steelbeamtheatre.com or call 587-8521 for tickets and more information.
Thru December 7.
Teen Tech Studio – November 14
This program is held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Geneva Public Library. If you’re passionate
about exploring technology, our Teen Tech Studio is a learning space for teens to create and express themselves using digital media. Create movies, music, podcasts and
more — something different every time! Pizza will be served. Registration is required.
Permission forms will be emailed to participants.
Evening at The Little Traveler – November 14
Support the Geneva Academic Foundation as you enjoy private shopping, wine tastings and dinner. The Little Traveler will donate 15% of all purchases that night to the
GAF. Purchase tickets at gafgeneva.org.
United States Figure Skating Sectional Championships – November 18-22
Come watch as Elite Skaters compete at the chance of advancing towards the USFS
National Championships at Fox Valley Ice Arena. You can find more information at
www.2015mids.com/page2.html
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With hundreds of thousands coming to Geneva
each year, you will want to be seen on the Picture Postcard Wall!
Any questions, please call our office, 232-6060
All businesses are encouraged to join the Facebook
page - Geneva Downtown
Merchants.
This is a
closed page, so you will need to request
to join. Only those that have been accepted will be able to view it. Let others
know about events in your business or
in Geneva. How can they help? How
many may be coming to Geneva that
weekend? It is a great place to share
B2B information.
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Bringing the
Festival of the Vine
into their shops!
Artemisia highlighted unique lighting
fixtures, end tables, and home décor
items from Wine Country Craftsman
throughout the weekend.
Taking advantage of Festival of the
Vine, Sweet Natalie’s offered wine inspired sweets.
Headstones and History: Cemetery Art Symbolism – November 19
Please join the Geneva Library Foundation at Geneva Public Library for an eerie,
entertaining, and educational presentation on the rich symbolism displayed in cemeteries of the Victorian Era – including our own Westside Cemetery – and the clues
these symbols provide about the lives of the departed. Laurel Mellien of Headstones
and History will present Cemetery Art Symbolism at 7 pm. This is a free event. Reservations are not required, but suggested. You can register by visiting www.genevalibraryfoundation.org.
Afternoon Tea – November 20
Atwater’s is honored to host Afternoon Tea the third Thursday of the month. Choose
from a selection of tea from Coffee Drop Shop while nibbling on finger sandwiches,
warm scones, pastries and delicious desserts! Afternoon Tea is from 3 – 4:30 pm and
is $19.50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call
Atwater’s at 208-7433.
Stay Energized & Healthy during the Holiday Season– November 22
Make herbal infusions. In this herbal series class, Peaceful Parlour owner, Shari Ralish takes you through a taste testing of herbal teas and nourishing herbal infusions
of Nettle, Comfrey, Red Clover, Oat straw and Linden flowers. She’ll talk about the
difference between tea and an infusion, show you the how to make them and what
you can expect by drinking these vitamin, mineral and protein packed gifts from our
plant allies. Each participant will go home with a two week supply of herbs to make
infusions during the beginning of the holiday season. $20 per person,
RSVP 232-6300. From 9 – 10:30 am.
Administrative Professional’s One-Day Conference – November 24
A one -day conference for administrative professionals at Waubonsee Community
College, Aurora Campus from 8:30 am – 3 pm that includes a keynote presentation
and a choice of four breakout sessions. Registration fee of $149 includes admission,
all events and lunch. To register www.waubonsee.edu/adminconf.
Giving Tree & 18th Century Crèche Display – opens November 25
Visit our gallery of Christmas trees decorated by local charities. Giving Trees will be
on display thru December 23. Marvel at our 18th century Crèche, a historic nativity
scene originally displayed at The Little Traveler since 1930‘s. Vote for your favorite
tree with your dollars at Geneva History Museum or genevahistorymuseum.org.
Night Writers Workshop – November 25
Meets from 6:30–8 pm at Geneva Public Library. Wondering if this group is right for
you? Contact Kimberly Gotches at the Geneva Library at 232-4806.
Thanksgiving Dinner – November 27
Enjoy an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner at Oscar Swan Country Inn. Roasted
turkey with all the trimmings, live music and the ambience of a 1902 historic mansion. Two seatings: 12:30 and 3:30 pm. Reservations please at 232-0173.
Thanksgiving Buffet – November 27
At Claddagh Irish Pub featuring Thanksgiving classics and traditional Irish fare. Call
208-0337 for reservations and more information.
The buses keep coming to this destination we
call Geneva. Thanks to the eyes of Christina
Lambert, CIRCA, for sending the pictures.
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And all through the town…
Geneva’s Christmas Walk is truly the beginning of the holiday season and we want to
offer that feeling of peace on earth & goodwill to men. Let’s offer the best of the season with twinkling lights and fresh greens, where people come to greet their friends
and share in the merriment of Christmas Walk. Geneva is the destination to dine with
friends and family and to find that special gift in one of our shops. This is where parents bring their children to enjoy a carriage ride and get a peppermint stick from Santa
or a fresh roasted chestnut. We are most fortunate to have the City contribute labor to install all the greens and
lights but it takes a substantial budget to create this “picture postcard”. The dollars
raised through this request help us pay for all the greens, the lights, the candy and
Santa’s trip from the North Pole. We depend on this fund drive to help us cover a portion of the cost. Please help us continue this wonderful tradition … send your donation. We will put
your name on Santa’s list and in an upcoming newsletter. Christmas Walk
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Thank you!
to all the restaurants that donated to our
awesome Business After Hours Membership
Drive in September. We had many future
members come and learn all the benefits of
Geneva Chamber membership.
Chianti’s
Element’s Massage
Fiora’s Restaurant
FoxFire Restaurant
The Herrington Inn & Spa
Niche
Nosh
The Patten House of Geneva
Riganato Old World Grille
State Street Jewelers
Stockholm’s
Wildwood Restaurant & Lounge
Villa Verone Ristorante
December 5-6, 2014
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Geneva Chamber of Commerce- Christmas 2014
PO Box 481
Geneva, IL 60134-0481
Chamber Board Members Mark Spero,
Money Mailer of Fox River Valley and
Michael Olesen, Stockholm’s look over the
donation list at September’s Business After
Hours at Eagle Brook Country Club.
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35 Healthy Years
Last month, over three decades of being a
community resource for alternative products
and holistic health solutions and services
came to an end. JR and Craig Carmany are
closing Soup to Nuts.
In 1990, they took over Soup to Nuts. At that
time, it was the only place to find alternatives
such as gluten-free bread or non-dairy milk
products. Natural food and holistic health
were still considered “out there” and not part
of the mainstream culture. Their own intention was to provide a family-friendly natural
foods store -- focused on quality products,
customer service, and natural health education and they did just that.
For the future, JR’s focus will be on developing HealthWise Holistic Services, expanding
her expertise and her availability and hosting
more informational classes. With the closing
of the store, JR will be more available for her
clients. She will work out of temporary locations in Geneva and Batavia while seeking a
more permanent location.
Safety for Holidays
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates there were 15,000
injuries involving holiday decorating seen in emergency departments nationwide during November and December 2012*. Thirty-four percent of those injuries involved
falls, many of them falls from ladders. In fact, according to the CPSC, every year,
hundreds of people fall from ladders while hanging decorations.
Holiday decorating doesn’t need to be a hazardous activity.
Homeowners are simply not trained to follow proper safety practices, unsafe practices
can lead to major injury and even death, turning the holidays from a time of celebration into a time of tragedy.
If you can, use a professional for holiday decorating because of the potential for injuries due to falling and electrocution. If you can’t, use these tips to improve safe
practices for residents who want to manage the task on their own, based on recommendations from the CPSC**:
• Use proper climbing equipment. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2000-2003*** showed that while the majority of holiday decorating falls
were from ladders (for example, while hanging holiday lights), these accidents were
closely followed by falls from roofs (for example, while mounting an artificial Christmas
tree on the roof) and furniture (for example, while standing on a table decorating a
Christmas tree, standing on a chair hanging holiday decorations, or standing on a step
stool when hanging a tree topper). If you plan to do your own decorating, invest in a
sturdy and reliable ladder that can adapt to different heights according to your needs.
• Practice safe techniques. Secure ladders on even ground or use leg levelers. Don’t
stand on the top three rungs of a ladder, and never reach so far that the buckle on
your belt is outside of the right or left rail of the ladder.
• Aluminum and electricity don’t mix. If your ladder is metal (including aluminum) it
will conduct electricity. If a live wire from holiday lights touches a metal ladder, it can
cause electrocution.
Is your business
doing something special for
Christmas Walk Weekend,
Dec 5-7?
Please email Laura
(lrush@genevachamber.com)
by Nov 8 to be included in
our Holiday PR!
• Say “No” to Alcohol and “Yes” to sunlight. Save your celebrating for when the job is
done. Alcohol consumption when climbing ladders can lead to injury and death. And,
always decorate when the sun is up. Decorating at night is dangerous.
Hopefully homeowners will leave their holiday decorating to the pros. If not, we recommend these tips to help keep area residents safe and healthy for the holiday season.
You can also learn more at www.christmasdecor.net.
Todd Selin
Christmas Decor by Plandscape, Inc.
Citations:
*http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/2014/CPSC-Estimates-MoreThan-15000-Holiday-Decorating-Injuries-During-November-and-December/
** http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2011/12/ladder-safety-101/
*** http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5348a1.htm
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Member News (cont.)
Savant Capital Management was featured in an article in Barron’s, the nation’s leading financial magazine, as one of the U.S.’s top teams for financial-advisory organizations. Savant was one of three firms on Barron’s list of top 100 independent financial
advisors to be profiled in the article.
Comfort Inn & Suites of Geneva is partnering up with downtown Geneva retailers
and Geneva Commons with a “Holiday Shop Til You Drop” package.
Visit comfortinngeneva.com for more details.
Congratulations to our chamber members Mara Hauser, The Hauser Group; Rose
Bode, Cadence Health and Peg Hallady, CASA Kane County for being nominated for
Kane County Magazine’s Women of Distinction.
Thanksgiving Feast – November 27 Join Wildwood from either 11:30 am – 3:30 pm or 5 – 8:30 pm for their annual
Thanksgiving Feast! You’ll enjoy a multi-course, plated dinner featuring a choice of
succulent roasted turkey or prime rib as your entrée accompanied by the traditional
Thanksgiving side dishes. Second helpings are included! Large tables are available
in our Private Dining Room for bigger family parties. Advance reservations required
at 377-8325.
“Nutcracker” – November 29 & 30
Come celebrate State Street Dance Studio’s production of the classic holiday ballet. Show times are 2 & 7 pm (11/29) and 2 pm (11/30). Ticket prices are $25-$35
for adults and $20-$30 for children 10 & under. Group discount of 10% for 15 or
more. Tickets can be purchased at bataviafineartscentre.org or by calling 937-8930.
Congratulations to Nobel House, the 2014 Lencioni
Best Presentation Award Winner. Nobel House
is the 5th winner of the award named after Flavor
Fare starter Chuck Lencioni.
Shout out to The Sugar Path for their blue
& white Geneva High School themed
cupcakes during Homecoming. Half the
proceeds were donated back to the post
prom fund. This alum enjoyed it!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Scott Lebin......................... Lebin Financial Planning
Vice Chairman
Mark Spero............ Money Mailer of Fox River Valley
Treasurer
Susan Huang.................. Fox Valley eValues & Deals
Past Chairman
Gordie Hard........................Valley Insurance Agency
Secretary
Lisa Nelson......................................Carlson’s Floors
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Burnham........................ The Paper Merchant
Jamie Daniel.................................. Member Emerita
George Havlicek.................... Geneva ACE Hardware
Neil Johnson...................................Sperry Van Ness
Robert Langeness....... Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva
Michael Olesen...................................... Stockholm’s
Tim Riley..................................................Riley Drug
Martha Sanchez....................... State Street Jewelers
Mike Simon...................................The Little Traveler
Jody Wendt................................ Marketing ala Carte
Darla Yhost.............................. Geneva Bank & Trust
STAFF
Jean Gaines.............................................. President
jgaines@genevachamber.com
Judy Carroll..........Membership/Sponsorship Director
jcarroll@genevachamber.com
Mary Miller....................................... Office Manager
mpmiller@genevachamber.com
Laura Rush......................Communications Manager
lrush@genevachamber.com
Jeanne Sawtell...........................Member Services &
Events Coord, jsawtell@genevachamber.com
Ellen Townsley............................Member Services &
Volunteer Coord, volunteergeneva@aol.com
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Geneva Chamber of
Commerce is to be the voice of its members and the
business community on matters of economic, social
and cultural concerns, and to develop, maintain and
monitor selective programs of action which identify
issues, provide support in areas of concern and
foster community pride and recognition.
SOUNDINGS IS PUBLISHED
BY THE
GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
8 S. Third St., Box 481, Geneva, IL 60134-0481
Layout and Graphic Design
Printing
3N497 N. 17th Street, St. Charles
377-8420 • Fax 377-8584
HOURS......................................... Weekdays 9-4:30
EDITOR.................................................. Laura Rush
PHONE (630) 232-6060........... FAX (630) 232-6083
WEBSITE.......................... www.genevachamber.com
EMAIL................chamberinfo@genevachamber.com
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8 South Third Street
PO Box 481
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PERMIT #663
Christmas Walk
December 5th @ 6 pm
The All Chocolate Kitchen and
Geneva Chamber of Commerce,
will host the 1st Annual Gingerbread House Competition to benefit the Saving tiny Hearts Society
on Saturday, December 6 at 6:30
p.m. Prizes awarded in youth
and adult categories, along with
a People’s Choice.
For all details, including entry
form, please visit http://www.genevachamber.com/christmas_
walk.php.
Join us we continue this special Geneva holiday tradition. With
carolers, Santa Lucia, lighting of the Great Tree, roasted chestnuts,
candy canes and the jolly old elf himself! Stores stay open late.
Christmas House Tour
Dec 5 @ 11 am – 8 pm
Dec 6 @ 11 am – 5 pm
Five lovely homes are decorated in holiday splendor and open to
visitors for self-guided tours. $30 price of the ticket includes a
traditional tea and a booklet with delightful Christmas decorating
and entertaining ideas. Proceeds are used to decorate Geneva
for the season. Buy tickets at our office or order at 232-6060.
**Volunteers still needed, please call**

A Bountiful Thank You! - Geneva Chamber of Commerce

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