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PUBLIC PARKING NOW AVAILABLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS AT BATAVIA LIBRARY
Special Overnight Parking for Thanksgiving Weekend Announced Public parking will be available in the Batavia Public Library parking lot on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 22. The Batavia City Council approved an agreement with the library to allow free public parking to support patrons of businesses along Route 31 and downtown Batavia. Vehicles left outside these hours or regular library hours may be towed. Parking signs with the new hours will installed soon.Overnight
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Downtown Batavia’s Holiday Gift Guide
Shop Local First this holiday season using Batavia MainStreet’s Holiday Gift Guide! Featuring 22 pages of locally found gift ideas like Stocking Stuffers, Gifts for Children, Gifts for Teachers, Classic Holiday Gifts, and Gift Sets from over 35 downtown merchants, our Gift Guide will inspire you to find handmade, unique, and quality products right in Downtown Batavia. “We want our wonderful community of small business shops and retail to be here well into the New Year, and the sales they make during
Batavia High School to Host 150 Students from Japan for a Unity Concert at the BFAC
Batavia, IL -During the last week of school in December, the Batavia HS Bands will host 150 students from Inagakuen Sogo HS in Tokyo, Japan, for a Unity Concert at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. One of Japan’s finest wind ensembles, winners of the Vienna Grand Prix, and 15-time Gold-Medalists at the All Japan Band Contest is coming to Chicago for the 2024 Midwest International Band Clinic, beginning with a special cultural exchange visit at Batavia High School. This stellar group of musicians will perform an
Real Estate Success Begins with Smarter Client Engagement
Success in real estate hinges on skillfully managing both operations and client relationships. Complex documentation and shifting client expectations are constant demands in this field. Yet, these challenges can open doors for growth and efficiency when approached strategically. With a focus on optimizing operations, there’s potential to streamline processes and deepen client trust. Embracing effective strategies helps create lasting connections that drive ongoing success.Revolutionizing Real Estate
Batavia Park District named winner of 2024 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace Award
Batavia Park District is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the Chicago area’s top companies of 2024 by the Chicago Tribune. The Top Workplace Award recognizes organizations that create and sustain a positive and productive culture for employees.“This recognition as a Top Workplace is about the culture we’ve created together—the trust we’ve built, the ways we lift each other up, and the shared belief that we are all working toward something bigger than ourselves: creating vibrant parks and
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Batavia Indoor Market Season Starts November 2
Batavia MainStreet is excited to announce the start of the Indoor Market season. The Indoor Market kicks off on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 am until noon at Grainology BrewStillery (131 Flinn Street; Suite C, Batavia) and will continue through mid-May every Saturday.The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors weekly. These local farmers, bakers, and makers will be bringing a wide variety of products including locally grown produce, farm raised meats, eggs, fresh baked goods, hot sauces, gourmet
Empower Your LLC with the Right Business Banking Choices
Starting an LLC is a defining step that carries a lot of energy and promise. A crucial decision early on is opening a business bank account tailored to your needs. This decision extends beyond separating personal and business funds—it can unlock several opportunities that drive your LLC forward. Access to modern banking tools and services plays a vital role in navigating the complexities of managing business finances. Thoughtful banking choices provide the foundation for long-term growth and financial
Boss Moves: How Adobe Acrobat Helps Women Entrepreneurs Get It Done
Being an entrepreneur is all about juggling, innovating, and growing—but what if you had a secret weapon to make it easier? Enter Adobe Acrobat, a powerful ally that streamlines your day-to-day, helping you work smarter while leaving more room for what truly drives your business forward. This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the ways Adobe Acrobat is empowering women entrepreneurs to elevate their hustle, simplify workflows, and realize bigger dreams. Acrobat AI Assistant: Check out
3rd Annual Holiday Home Tours and Dinner Fundraiser Scheduled
PLEASE JOIN US!WHAT: 3rd Annual Holiday Home Tours and Dinner fundraiser for Batavia’s annual 4th of July Sky ConcertWHEN: Saturday, December 7, 2024 5:00-9:00pmWHERE: Home Tour—436 Brady Way, Batavia (Tanglewood Subdivision) Home Tour—516 Brady Way, Batavia (Tanglewood Subdivision) Buffet Dinner---2701 Saupp Drive, Batavia (Tanglewood Clubhouse)COST: $100 per person (ages 21 and over event)ATTIRE: Your Holiday finest!RSVP: To purchase tickets, go to bataviafireworks.org. There is limited
Create a Future-Ready Business by Switching to a Paperless Workflow
Imagine a world where your desk isn’t cluttered with towering stacks of paper, where finding a document takes seconds instead of hours, and where your business operations flow smoothly without manual errors and inefficiencies. Transitioning your business to a paperless workflow can make this a reality. This digital transformation not only enhances operational efficiency but also aligns with sustainable practices, reducing your carbon footprint. By leveraging modern technology, you can secure your data and
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops 2025 Application Opens September 5
Applications for the popular Batavia business incubator spaces are due by December 15, 2024.If you have a budding business and want to propel it to the next level, Batavia MainStreet invites you to apply for one of their 10 12x12 Batavia Boardwalk Shops spaces available. The cluster of tiny shops is located on the corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia. For more information or to apply visit https://downtownbatavia.com/vendor-application/. The Batavia Boardwalk Shops Program is designed to attract
New Museum Exhibit Depicts Batavia Past and Present Through Paintings
BATAVIA, IL – Luminous watercolors and vibrant oil paints capture visions of the Batavia landscape in a new exhibit at Batavia Depot Museum showcasing artworks from the Batavia Historical Society’s collection. “Through the Artist’s Brush” focuses on the works of local painters. The collection spans 17 decades and includes a painting from 1860 depicting the Revere House Hotel and more recent paintings of the Batavia Depot Museum and the Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory. “There are so many amazing
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Batavia Police Chief Announces Retirement
BATAVIA, IL. (JUNE 18, 2024) – Batavia Police Chief Shawn Mazza, who began his law enforcement career in Batavia as a patrol officer in January 1999 and worked his way up to Police Chief in 2022, has announced his retirement effective January 14, 2025. Mazza oversees a police department with 43 full-time sworn officers and 12 civilian employees. During his tenure, he helped spearhead several community-focused initiatives, including Coffee with a Cop, Cones with Cops, the expansion of the bicycling
