Momence Chamber of Commerce

Bordertown Hauntings 2024 was a huge success and we want to stop to thank everyone who helped make the event happen!

More pictures to come soon so check back soon for updates!

It's that time of year again where we spot light a business, group and/or individual at The Momence Chamber of Commerce Afterhours Event! Please consider attending as we hear from a new business in town, 4 Spry Tavern and honor Tony Lampley for his service over the years with the Chamber! Please RSVP by email or phone, markings attending on FB won't be considered an RSVP. Hope to see you there and please share!

October is finally here, and that means Bordertown Hauntings is quickly approaching. Save the date and check out the activities that are planned downtown for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12PM-4PM!

Save the Date!!! Bordertown Hauntings is returning to the downtown streets of Momence very soon. The planning is underway so mark your calendars or put the event in your phone. You don't want to miss out of this spooktacular event where kids of all ages can enjoy! More details to follow!

Does the cooler weather have you thinking of Fall yet and the quickly approaching holiday of Halloween? Gather your creative friends and family and start planning now as you have about a month before the Scarecrows in Clock Park - 2024 begins! We would love to see your best scarecrow you can imagine!

Thank you to everyone who joined the chamber tonight at the Awards Banquet honoring the 2024 winners! Congratulations to Avery Halpin and Heidi Lovell - Jr. Citizens of the Year, Gene and Sue Lincoln - Lifetime Achievement Award, Karl Meyer - Citizen of the Year, and the Momence Gladiolus Festival Association - Business Leaders of the Year!

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank you for all your help in nominating the recipients of the 2024 Chamber Awards! You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 2024 Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Business Leadership Award, and Jr. Citizens of the Year Award. We hope to see you on June 5th at 6pm! Please RSVP by May 29, 2024. Please share and congratulations to the winners!

Calling all golfers!!! Save the date for the upcoming 2024 Momence Chamber of Commerce 41st Annual Golf Outing! More information and signup information to follow.

It is that time of year to help us out in nominating the next Citizen of the Year Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Business Leadership Award! If you want to participate in this process, please go to our website (www.momence.org) and click on the link at the top to download the application form. All applicants must do so by the deadline of May 3rd, 2024! Please share!

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2024 - JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Now is your chance! The Momence Chamber of Commerce will award two $2,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors in Momence High School with plans on continuing his or her education at a university, Junior College or Trade School and in the past year has performed a volunteer service which has benefited the Momence Community. Go to our website (www.momence.org) and click on the link at the top to download the application form. All applicants must do so by the deadline of May 3rd, 2024! Please share with any current Seniors at MHS!

Time is running out to sign up for the golf outing. If you haven't done so or helped sponsor this years event do it today! We look forward to seeing you on the course on Saturday, July 15, 2023! Head to our website to print off the registration. Don't forget to register by July 1, 2023. www.momence.org

Looking for golfers. Tickets are available at Municipal Bank or Oak Springs. Or you can text Pat Cryer at 815-351-4960 to register.

It is a beautiful day to come out and enjoy Heritage Day in Momence.

It is that time of year again to grab some friends and/or colleagues and join the Momence Chamber of Commerce at our 40th Annual Golf Outing. If you don’t like to golf there are still plenty of ways to support the local chamber as a sponsor. We look forward to seeing you on the course on Saturday, July 15, 2023! Head to our website to print off the registration. Don't forget to register by July 1, 2023. www.momence.org

There's still time to register for this year's golf outing! Details can be found at momence.org!

Congratulations to this year's Momence Chamber of Commerce award winners! Thank you for the contributions to the community!

The Momence Chamber of Commerce has opened the award nominations for 2022! If you'd like to make a nomination, please visit momence.org for more information and the form. Nominations are due by April 30, 2022!

There's still time to sign up for early bird registration! Check out momence.org for the registration form and additional details!

CENSUS UPDATE: There are only two more weeks left to complete the . Please help Momence capture all available funds by completing the Census at https://2020census.gov/en.html.

CENSUS UPDATE: Starting July 30, census takers will begin visiting homes to collect responses from households that haven't yet filled out the census form. It is unknown when census takers will make it out to Momence specifically, but households that haven't yet responded can still go on-line or call toll-free at any time through October 31 to give their answers, so that a census taker doesn't have to visit.

All census takers complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing and other health and safety protocols before beginning their work in neighborhoods.

“If we don’t hear from you we will lose $1,400 to $1,800 per (uncounted) person every year for 10 years,” U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, told about 50 people at a forum on the census. (https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-markham-census-briefing-st-0124-20200123-dfqr765tsbdvpfbvu7b3nip6le-story.html)

Census Takers in Your Neighborhood You may notice census takers in your community this year as they help conduct the 2020 Census.

As Illinois enters Phase 4 today, please see guidelines below for how that impacts local business. Additionally, the attached link provided by the Illinois DCEO provides additional reopening resources.

Below represent activities one can expect to resume in Phase 4:

• Venues, meeting spaces and select indoor facilities (including bowling alleys, skating rinks and clubhouses) can reopen with 50% room capacity or for groups of up to 50 people.

• Restaurants can resume indoor dining for parties of up to 10 people, as long as tables are 6 feet apart and standing areas are limited at 25% capacity.

• Museums and zoos can reopen with up to 25% occupancy. Interactive exhibits and rides will remain closed, and guided tours should be limited to 50 people or fewer per group.

• Youth and recreational sports venues can operate at 50% facility capacity, and 20% seating capacity for spectators. Practices, tournaments and other competitive gameplay can resume with limited interaction between groups.

• Health and fitness centers can reopen at 50% capacity, and indoor fitness classes of up to 50 people can resume.

Restore Illinois: Phase 4 To prepare businesses and employers to implement new and updated safety guidelines in Phase 4, the State of Illinois has developed this business toolkit complete with signage, posters, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest public he...

As a reminder, many of our local restaurants continue to offer takeout and sidewalk dining options! Please confirm operating house with the restaurant.

Updates and changes for restaurants can be sent via DM or to [email protected]. ||

Congratulations to this year's award winners!

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