Dear Local Business Owner,
Invitation to Participate in “Hometown Glow” ~ Small Business Saturday ~ Saturday, November 28, 2026
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in a Hometown Glow celebration, supporting & promoting Small Business Saturday ~ Shop Local on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Help unite the West End communities in a shared celebration of small businesses, community pride, and the start of the holiday season. Join us to make our towns sparkle with light, warmth, and hometown spirit!
HOMETOWN GLOW WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST
Light up your storefront and show off your creativity in our Hometown Glow Window Decorating Contest! Windows must be decorated and ready for judging by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Awards:
- Judge’s Choice — selected by the Geneva Lake West Chamber Board Members
- People’s Choice — voted on by the public via QR code ballot
Winners will be announced during Facebook Live events the week of November 30.
SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM — WELCOME BAGS & PASSPORTS
To encourage shopping throughout our communities, the Chamber will distribute Welcome Bags filled with local coupons, promotions, and special offers along with a Shop Local Passport & Map. (distributed in Fontana at the Abbey Resort & in Walworth at Big Foot High School)
Here’s How it Works:
- Shoppers collect stamps at participating businesses throughout the day.
- Completed passports are entered into a Prize Drawing during the Hometown Glow Celebration.
- The Chamber will provide businesses with their official stamp for the passports.
Ways to Participate (Even if you do Not Have a Window)
- Of course, decorate your window, if you have one
- Contribute to the Shop Local Welcome Bags
- Donate Prizes, like gift certificates, to the Hometown Glow Winners
- Donate to the Event (https://genevalakewest.com/product/geneva-lake-west-chamber-of-commerce-hometown-glow-donation/)
- Contact Us on Sponsorship Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
- Register your business by: Friday, November 13, 2025 – https://genevalakewest.com/hometown-glow-business-registration-form/
- GLWCC Members – Free
- Non-Members – $25.00 (Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce “Hometown Glow” – Non-Member Business Registration – Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce)
- Submit coupon/promotion for Welcome Bags by: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Windows ready for judging by: 5:00 PM, Monday, November 23, 2026
- Hometown Glow events held: Saturday, November 28, 2026
WHY PARTICIPATE
- Promote your business to holiday shoppers across the region & beyond
- Boost visibility through Chamber marketing and Welcome Bags
- Encourage community engagement and local pride
- Help make the West End glow this holiday season
Let’s come together to celebrate Small Business Saturday and make Hometown Glow 2026 our brightest, most festive event yet!
For questions or registration details, contact:
E: chamber@genevalakewest.com | P: (414) 363-4406
Thank you for supporting local and helping make this year’s Hometown Glow a wonderful community tradition!
With appreciation, Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce
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