Batavia Chamber Of Commerce Announces Grow Your Business Scholarship

Press release from Batavia Chamber of Commerce:

BATAVIA, IL — Today, during National Small Business Week, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new scholarship program for selected small businesses that are members in good standing with the Batavia Chamber. A fund called the Grow Your Business Scholarship has been established.

Because one of the roles of the Batavia Chamber is to be a catalyst for business prosperity, the scholarship aims to assist businesses to develop the skills they need to thrive in all environments.

“During the pandemic, it became evident that although a small business was previously successful, they were not prepared to weather the extra challenges created by the pandemic,” stated Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. “A thriving business community is crucial as it enhances the economic viability and growth throughout the area.”

The goal of the Batavia Chamber Grow Your Business Scholarship is to subsidize the costs for businesses to work with outside resources. The Batavia Chamber hopes that the selected Chamber members will build a sustainable business through the skills learned across all areas of operation. To ensure a successful program, the Batavia Chamber is partnering with the Fox Valley Entrepreneurial Center (FVEC). The FVEC will assist in vetting the business’s needs, providing expert advice and will contribute monies to the Grow Your Business Scholarship fund.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has donated $10,000 and the FVEC is donating the remaining amount to provide two scholarships into the program.

“We’re investing into the Batavia Chamber businesses and helping them to secure future success,” Perreault said.

To apply, submit the form at www.fvec.org/bcoc-form. As a reminder, you must be a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce or are willing to become one. Information about joining the Chamber can be found at https://www.bataviachamber.org/member/newmemberapp/.

For more information about the Grow Your Business Scholarship, contact Margaret Perreault by calling (630) 879-7134, or email margaret@bataviachamber.org. You can also text (478) CHAMBER.

This press release was produced by Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.