The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the creation of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Community Enhancement and Endowment Funds.
According to Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, the funds are intended to “enhance the economic viability of Batavia, Illinois, by supporting charitable nonprofit organizations and activities that enrich the quality of life for residents and businesses of Batavia.
“While our (the Batavia Chamber of Commerce) focus is the business community, we know our work ultimately supports the community at large,” she continued.
The Chamber’s board of directors is delighted to establish the funds through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and intends that the monies be used to help nonprofit and business initiatives in this area. The Chamber has pledged $75,000 and in turn, received matching grants of an additional $25,000 from the CFFRV, totaling $100,000 to be dedicated for vetted projects and programs.
Nick Ninedorf of Edward Jones is a long-time member of the Batavia Chamber’s board of directors and chaired the committee that explored options for giving back to the community.
“Our organization has been fortunate to enjoy a great deal of success alongside our business community over the past decade, leaving us in a strong financial position,” commented Ninedorf. “We asked ourselves what good we could do by redistributing this money back to the community that we love.
“The Community Foundation (CFFRV) has been an excellent partner, allowing us to further our impact with their matching grant,” he added.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that is a business partner to the community. Their purpose is to guide, inspire, and promote member businesses, delivering valuable resources while building a culture that promotes ongoing success. The Chamber serves as a catalyst for business prosperity and economic viability in the community.
“By creating the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Community Enhancement and Endowment Funds, the Batavia Chamber can make an important impact on the community and commercial needs of Batavia,” stated Ms. Perreault. “These funds will support projects and programs through our nonprofit partners to make Batavia a greater and grander place.
“The Chamber is proud of the Community Enhancement Funds, which will continue our positive influence into the future,” she concluded.
About Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley:
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a non-profit philanthropic organization that administers individual charitable funds from which grants and scholarships are distributed to benefit the citizens of the Greater Aurora Area, the Tri Cities and Kendall County Illinois. They can be contacted by calling (630) 896-7800 or visit cffrv.org to learn more.
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