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McHenry, IL — The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Patrick Gorniak as the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Frank E. Low Award. This award, the Chamber’s highest honor, is given to individuals who exemplify the spirit of Frank E. Low, inspiring others through selfless contributions to the community. Patrick’s roots in McHenry run deep. A 1985 graduate of McHenry High School East Campus, Patrick began his career with the Public Works Department Street Division in 1986 as a maintenance
Please join us in welcoming Shelby to the Chamber team!
The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Shelby Fairweather to our team as the new Administrative and Events Coordinator. In this part-time role, Shelby will take over social media and event coordination for the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, allowing Amy to focus on the participants of the retail incubator program and some new tourism initiatives in addition to new member recruitment. Shelby will also assist Molly with the Chamber’s signature events, and handle key administrative tasks at the
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