North Aurora, IL • Brother Chimp Brewing received a gold award, in the 2024 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world. World Beer Cup award ceremony took place on April 24, 2024, at The Venetian in Las Vegas where awards were given in 110 beer-style categories.Brother Chimp Brewing received a gold award in the Vienna Lager beer style category for its Ludwig, a crystal clear, walnut brown in color, easy drinking lager. The flavor is dominated by a traditional toasty Vienna malt
If you’ve been curious about the Discover Historic Batavia signs you see popping up all over town, plan on attending the Discover Historic Batavia Walk, 2 p.m., Sunday, May 19. The walk, led by Batavia Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke, begins at the Batavia Public Library entrance, 10 S. Batavia Ave. From there, the walk will proceed past a few of the signs in the downtown Batavia historic district, and conclude with refreshments at the Batavia Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave. The walk
Aurora, IL -- Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) is thrilled to announce open positions for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Summer Day Camp Counselors, Inclusive Special Needs Assistants, and Vehicle Drivers in the Fox Valley area. At FVSRA, individuals with disabilities make friends, experience new activities, and become part of a supportive community. Summer Day Camp Counselors play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for campers, fostering inclusivity, and
BATAVIA, IL – Learn about Batavia’s unique people and places during 2024 Preservation Week, April 28-May 4. This week celebrates the sights and spaces that make Batavia special. Learn more about the community you call home through a bar crawl, trolley tour, workshop and informal conversation about Batavia’s past. Preservation Week highlights the importance of local history and inspires residents to preserve their personal, family and community collections for future generations. This year’s theme is
The City of Batavia has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association, or APPA, a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based eReliability Tracker service. Once per year, APPA’s Reliability Team compares this data to national statistics tracked by
Open to the public, this event takes place at the Batavia Public Library on Thursday, May 9 beginning at 2 p.m. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a Volunteer Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. This event brings together more than 35 nonprofit organizations under one roof, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to explore diverse avenues of community service. At the heart of every vibrant community is the spirit of giving back. The Volunteer Fair aims to foster this
The 2024 season of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops begins on Friday, May 10. The shops are designed to support small businesses, create additional retail shopping, and to bring people to Downtown Batavia to enjoy this unique destination as well as the rest of downtown. This year’s shops include: Bewitching Brews- created out of the owner's love of helping others learn about natural health alternatives. Bewitching Brews will sell Organic Functional Teas, and Herbs to our customers. They will carry items from
Batavia RSVP is this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree with a Batavia Community Impact Award also going to the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization and the Batavia Flag Day Committee. BATAVIA, ILL – December 6, 2023 – A couple whose deep love of Batavia and a commitment to its betterment were named the 2023 Batavia Citizens of the Year (COTY) today. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Dave and Marge Brown Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2023: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us!
As the end of the year approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to wrap up the fourth quarter strong. For small businesses, this means taking a close look at what's worked well this year and making plans for an even more successful year to come. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare your small business for the fourth quarter courtesy of the Adobe via membership in the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Review This Year's Targets The first step is to review your goals for this year and
As a creative professional, you know that success doesn't come easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and a bit of luck to make it in any field, but the creative arts are especially competitive. If you're a fashion designer, artist, or maker in Batavia, here are some tips on how you can get discovered and make a name for yourself.Write a Business Plan No matter what kind of business you're in, it's always a good idea to have a business plan. This document will outline your business goals, strategies, and
The recruitment market can be very competitive, especially if your goal is to attract people with specific skills and plenty of drive. To get the best applicants for your available jobs, you need to effectively market your openings. Just like a product on your shelves, an open job listing won’t do you much good if you don’t make sure the right audience knows about it. Here are some tips shared with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to help you find the best employees for the job. 1. Carefully