AroundTOWN NOVEMBER 2014 Heart of the Community Awards The winners have been announced… now show your appreciation for their dedication to our communities and their residents by attending the 4th Annual Heart of the Community Awards Gala on Saturday, November 8th from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove. Above & Beyond Award Al Viehman is a Buffalo Grove resident who has been an active volunteer in Buffalo Grove since he moved into the community. As a 16-year member of the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club, he has assisted with Buddy Baseball, Rotary Bingo Night, BG Days Pancake Breakfast, the Holiday Food Basket Program for needy families, the Rotary Concert Series, the Make an Angel Smile Holiday Program and the Buffalo Grove Bill Reid Award. Mr. Viehman has served for 10 years on the Police and Fire Commission and has served as its Chairman. He is responsible for coordinating the selection of new police officers and firefighter/paramedics and promotions in both departments. continued on next page Pat Ambrose Head Basketball Coach Trish Betthauser Athletic Director Stevenson High School Athletics The Incredible 2013/2014 Season Membership Lunch Meeting Tuesday, November 4th The Arboretum Club 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove 11:30 am Informal Networking Noon-1:30 pm Buffet Lunch & Program Cost $18 Members & their Guests/$25 Non-Members Reservations requested! Above & Beyond Award – Youth Alex Sheck is young man from Buffalo Grove who, with the help of his father, started Experience the Game, a nonprofit agency that provides tickets to professional sporting events to underprivileged children of all ages. Not only do the children receive tickets to the events, but they also get the opportunity to meet professional athletes. Alex began this as a project, funding it with his own money that he has saved. He has also received donations from friends and family and has formed relationships and partnerships with various professional athletes, sports franchises and some large businesses. In just a year, he has made a huge impact on over 175 kids and hosted 20 events across the country. Business Philanthropy Award – Buffalo Grove Peter Panayioutou of Continental Restaurant treats all his customers and employees like family. Over the years, he has continually served and supported the community by hosting fundraisers and providing donations for community and fundraising events. He supports many organizations and causes in the community…large or small. Business Philanthropy Award – Lincolnshire fourteen 500 lb. fiberglass apples manufactured, decorated, delivered and installed in Lincolnshire’s public spaces. Amy is Director of the school and Lynn is the former Board President of the school. Both women are educators. Teach & Inspire Award Gregory Sherwin is the AP Human Geography teacher at Stevenson High School. Mr. Sherwin is a favorite among his students for his ability to make them eager to learn and he opens students’ minds to gain a global perspective – “the why of where.” He makes class interesting and fun for the students. Mr. Sherwin teaches his students and inspires them to think outside the community. He empowers his students and inspires them to aspire to help others not just here but globally. Together We Can Chunowitz Teitelbaum & Mandel, Ltd. is a professional accounting firm located in Lincolnshire. Both partners and staff are heavily involved in volunteering, donating and supporting a wide variety of charitable programs…most of which help children and families. They have supported Ronald MacDonald House Charities, the World Charity Cup (children competing in a global video game to raise funds for charities), Feed My Starving Children (packing formulated meals for undernourished children), the Lurie Children’s Meals from the Heart program and a wide variety of other programs. The Buffalo Grove Farmer’s Market, which was started five years ago, is run by a small committee of residents chaired by Paulette Greenberg. Not only is the Farmers Market one of the largest on Sunday, it was voted the #1 Farmers Market in 2013. There are a variety of booths featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, snack items, homemade breads and pastries, dog treats and food trucks that serve breakfast and specialty coffees. But that’s not all. Each week there are community organizations selling items or holding special events. Some weeks there are entertainers, artists and even a knife sharpening booth. It’s the place to meet on Sunday mornings from June through mid-October. Community Volunteer Award – Buffalo Grove The Chamber would like to congratulate all of the 2014 Heart of the Community Award nominees — Rick Rosen is President of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council, an organization formed to foster understanding among those of different faiths, to encourage cooperative social service efforts and serve as an ethical and moral voice promoting the positive growth and unity of the community. Rick was instrumental in creating the first annual Help Feed our Community’s Hungry 5K Walk and Family Event. Over 100 participants walked from Saint Mary Parish to Hope Lutheran Church and back. The walk helped stock the food pantries at Saint Mary Parish, Kingswood United Methodist Church and Congregation Beth Am. Rick continues to seek ways to stock the pantries and find staff for the pantries at local congregations. He also oversees the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. Rick has been a School Board Member of District 21 and has spear-headed the collection of school supplies and backpacks for needy families. Community Volunteer Award – Lincolnshire Amy Morrissey and Lynn Driscoll were co-chairs of Lincolnshire’s Apples Around Town Public Arts display which celebrated the 40year anniversary of the Lincolnshire Community Nursery School. These two women planned and coordinated the project including finding sponsors and artists and working with the Village and the Village’s Public Works Department to coordinate the task of getting Commission for Residents with Disabilities Kelly Dupont Paulette Greenberg Cathy Novak Elzan Ohlwein Dr. William Pollack Sandra Simon Andrew Stein Rich Westgard This year’s recipients and nominees will be recognized at the gala. The price per person is $35 and includes dinner, a champagne toast and cash bar. This event is open to the public. Invite your friends to show their appreciation for our incredible Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire Volunteers. A registration form follows the newsletter or you can register online a www.buffalogrovechamber.org in the events calendar. 2 Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7124, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 541-7799 FAX—(847) 541-7819 Networking x2 Interacting with other area businesses is an important element in growing your own business. These relationships will bring leads and referrals your way. The fastest way to build those relationships is through a networking group. It is through renewed contact that people get to know you and your business. Renewed contact builds trust that you are the person for the job! Business Advantage Network Now meeting in Lincolnshire This BGLCC networking group can help you build your network. There will be self-introductions and a short networking presentation followed by group interaction. Each month members are placed in small groups for an additional monthly meeting where you can get to learn more about those members on an informal basis. A continental breakfast will be served. The next meeting is November 11th, 7:30-9:00 am Sullivan’s Steakhouse 250 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire A fee of $25 per quarter will be assessed for this group. Don’t forget to bring lots of business cards! Net Linc This BGLCC networking group can also help you build your network. At Net Linc there will be self-introductions and informal networking. The next meeting is November 19th, 11:45 am-1:00 pm Philly G’s, 1252 Highway 45, Vernon Hills E-mail—info@bgacc.org Internet—www.buffalogrovechamber.org Executive Board: Interim President: Larry Wankovsky, Triple J Ventures Vice President: Dr. Gregg Stern, Stern Chiropractic Treasurer: Michael Abruzzini, Buffalo Grove Bank &Trust Secretary: Jan Obrand, In Working Order Past President: Marc Blumenthal, Attorney at Law At-Large Exec Director: Greg Diethrich, Stevenson High School Community Foundation Ex-Officio Director: Dr. Eric Smith, Smith Back & Neck Pain Center Directors: Vicki Baker, Gifts of Distinction Robert Braun, American Enterprise Bank Nels Flatebo, The Leaders’ Forum Adriane Johnson, Populus XP, LLC Mark Michelini, Stevenson High School Nona Novak, Pioneer Press Cathy Schwartz, Temple Chai Lenna Scott, District 96 Foundation for Educational Excellence Carla Solar, Candy Bouquet (just west of Milwaukee Avenue) Lunch is $15 per person which includes a salad and a choice from three entrees. Please RSVP to Carla Solar at 847-7747946. Don’t forget your business cards! Village Liaisons Jennifer Maltas, Village of Buffalo Grove Tonya Zozulya, Village of Lincolnshire Executive Director & Editor—Lynne Schneider, A.C.E. Administrative Assistant—Carol Lieber Graphics by: Evan Hill Design Photos by: Lynne Schneider 3 New Members Jeff Templer Alekson Insurance Mundelein Paola Lastick AXA Advisors Oak Brook Joe Buscaino Ceannate Corp. Buffalo Grove Phil Gilardo Philly G’s Restaurant Vernon Hills Nichole Lateano & Traci Honings SNI Companies Buffalo Grove Hot Deals Member-to-Member Discount Program Have you taken advantage of Hot Deals – the Chamber’s Member-to-Member discount program? As a Discount Provider—make sure that your staff is aware of the discount that you are offering to Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber members. As a Chamber Member—make sure that you take advantage of this program provided by the Chamber. Utilize the goods and services of Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber members. It’s ‘good business’ to support your fellow chamber members. Hot Deals can be found on the chamber’s website— www. buffalogrovechamber.org. Click on the Hot Deals button. All participating members are listed. Get Plugged In at the Business Connection Expo Do you want to learn how to do business with large companies? Then come to the Business Connection Expo on Tuesday, November 18th at the Arboretum Club, 401W. Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove. Our participating companies want to do business with women-owned, minority-owned and small businesses. The keynote speaker will be George Mui of the US Department of Commerce. The day’s events include— • Keynote address • Panel discussion with industry experts • Business expo • Structured networking • Choice of workshops • Select face-to-face interviews • Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception Participating Companies to date include: BMO Harris Bank Buffalo Grove Park District ComEd Department of Human Services Members—$35, if registered by 10/31; $45 late registration Non-Members—$50, if registered by 10/31; $60 late registration BGLCC Member Table-Top Display—SOLD OUT To be eligible for a possible interview, we must have your reservation by October 31st. A registration form follows this newsletter or register online at www.buffalogrovechamber.org. Lake County Metra Siemens State of Illinois CMS Village of Buffalo Grove Walgreens 4 BusinessBytes Have you taken advantage of the member-to-member e-mail blast? The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber provides a way for members to let other members know about upcoming sales, new products, awards and recognitions. This e-mail blast, BGLCC Business Bytes, will be e-mailed to members on the 1st and the 15th of each month. • News items must be 100 words or less. • News items must be labeled ‘For E-mail Blast’. • News items must be e-mailed to info@bgacc.org. • News items must be received by the 10th and the 26th of the month. • Only e-mailed items will be accepted. • All news items are subject to approval. Chamber Scholarships Since 2004, the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce has awarded $17,000 in scholarships through the Ronald J. Jonas Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Chamber funds the scholarship program through a 50/50 raffle held at our membership meetings and After Hours events, a special opportunity to donate at membership renewal time and through the generous donations of Chamber members or their companies. When a donation is received, the donation is recognized in the Chamber’s newsletter and the students receiving the scholarships are also notified of the companies that generously donated. Help Us Boost the Scholarship Fund! The January Installation Lunch will also be a fundraiser for the scholarship fund. We are looking for raffle and auction prizes… gift certificates, gift baskets, sporting event or theater tickets, overnight stays, etc. Prizes should be worth a minimum of $10. All donors will be recognized at the lunch and in the Chamber’s newsletter. Help us continue to give scholarships. Call the Chamber office for additional information. Prizes needed in the office by January 8th. Remember, your participation either as a raffle participant or a scholarship fund donor will be greatly appreciated by the deserving recipients! 5 Gold Platinum Members 2014 Kevin Geraghty Algonquin Longhouse, Inc. NFP Members 2014 660-1230 Robert Braun, American Enterprise Bank Norma Alperstein & Guy Tolvstad 465-9700 Greg Lundgren & Chris Snider 913-9112 The Arboretum Club & Wild Goose Café Kristina Perez Brunswick’s & Tavern ’45 Thomas & Bill Feldgreber 821-9000 Michael Abruzzini Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust 634-8400 Kevin Weasler & Anne Galla Culver’s of Buffalo Grove 229-1123 Margaret Martinez Danny’s Pizzeria 259-0560 Karim Khoja Dunkin’ Donuts (BG) 229-9567 Karim Khoja Dunkin’ Donuts (Lincolnshire) 791-0572 Fred Shirzadi Carlo Gavazzi 465-6100 Elliott Hartstein Hartstein & Associates LLC 830-6474 Evan Hill Evan Hill Design, Inc. 478-8122 Brian Shepard & Susan Dennison Indian Trails Public Library 459-4100 Michael Kogan Kogan Self Defense 877-4711 Sallie Winfrey & Jack Vellios Lawn Doctor of BG /Lake Zurich 844-1332 Stu Cohen & Laura Rossow Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria 215-7100 Annette Brumby Momentous Identity Solutions Adriane Johnson Populus XP, LLC 609-3071 Gary Gilliam Prairie House Tavern 415-2255 Marilyn Dopler RE/MAX Suburban 385-3028 Nancy Wolowicz & Donna Jones Saint Mary Parish & School 541-1450 Steve Gename, Ron Ross & Becky Kirchner Suddath Relocation Systems of Chicago, LLC 662-7699 662-7699 Deb Mattes & Cathy Schwartz Temple Chai 537-1771 Laurie Gens Viper Alley 499-5009 David Becker Wheeling Auto Center 259-3776 Robert Zehnder & Lisa Mitchell Hodgson Consulting & Solutions, Ltd 906-5005 Gary Rogers Jersey Mike’s Subs 224-676-0520 (224) 360-7427 Become a Platinum or Gold Member and receive additional member benefits. Craig Leva Long Grove Confectionery 459-3199 Nichole Lateano & Traci Honings SNI Companies 325-2980 Joe Buscaino Ceannate Corp 888-853-8148 Call the Chamber Office at (847) 541-7799 for details. 6 Business After Hours American Enterprise Bank 600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove Thursday, November 20th 5:00-7:00 pm Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards! Winners of the American Enterprise Bank Calendar Art Contest will be recognized during this event. Enhance Your Chamber Website Listing The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce provides the opportunity for you to enhance your listing on its website, www. buffalogrovechamber.org. Each member of the chamber can be found on the website under Member Search and can be accessed by company name or business category. Opening the link (Information Page) provides basic information, a website link and a very short description. We offer you the opportunity to enhance your listing on the Chamber website in the following ways— •A dd your logo on the Member Directory Page where you are listed •A dd a website link on the Member Directory Page where you are listed (Free for Gold Members) •H ave priority placement on the Member Directory Page where you are listed PLUS an enhanced Information Page Lake County Young Professionals Power Hour Join young professionals from the Lake County area each month for a Power Hour. This next event will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville from 5:30-7:30 pm. The cost is $10 per person at the door which includes appetizers and drink. Bring non-perishable food items to help fill the local food pantries. •A dd one or more banner ads to the chamber website Call the Chamber Office for additional information. Mark Your Calendars! The Chamber’s Installation Lunch will be held on Tuesday, January 13th at The Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove. Join us for the installation of the 2015 Chamber Board and the celebration of the 2015 Milestone Anniversaries of your fellow chamber members. In addition, the Chamber Commitment Awards and the Ambassador of the Year awards will be presented. Watch for the reservation form which will be included in our December Events e-mail blasts. 7 Chamber Chatter The next Money Mixer prize will be $200 at the After Hours at American Enterprise Bank on November 20th. Remember, you must attend to win. The drawing will be at approximately 6:15 p.m. Don’t miss it. You could be the next winner! After Hours 2015 The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber has begun to fill in its After Hours schedule for 2015. After Hours events allow our members to network in a casual setting with no meeting structure. Sponsors open their business to members and provide food and drink to those that attend. We also encourage 2 or 3 small business to share a sponsorship. You would need to provide the location and refreshments for the event. If you are interested in holding a Before or After Hours event, please contact the Chamber Office at (847) 541-7799. Chamber Board Elections During the month of November, the Nominating Committee will be setting the slate of officers and directors to be voted on at the December luncheon. As soon as the slate is complete, you will be emailed a list of those members running for the Board. Please watch your email for information on the Chamber Elections. Membership Investment Your 2015 Membership Investment packets will be mailed out during the month of November. We thank you for your continued support of the Chamber and hope that you will continue in 2015. Remember that a chamber membership gives you a network of businesses to interact with and many educational, promotional and networking opportunities. Please make sure that you update your information on the invoice and return with any other pertinent forms when you send your payment. Now is also the time to consider upgrading to an enhanced membership, offering a Hot Deals Member-toMember Discount or becoming a member of one of the Chamber¹s many committees. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber Office at (847) 541-7799. Please note‹According to the IRS, dues MAY NOT be deducted as a charitable expense but MAY be deducted as a business expense. 8 Financial Partners Group Biz-to-Biz Expo & Taste Hope you were able to attend the Biz-to-Biz Expo and Taste on October 21st. It was a great networking event and promotional opportunity for Chamber businesses. Special thanks to BGLCC members that exhibited— Athletico Physical Therapy Chiro One Wellness Centers Costco Journal & Topics Newspapers Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care Sign-A-Rama – Buffalo Grove This industry-specific exchange is for members that are accountants, attorneys, banks, financial planners, insurance and real estate professionals. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss issues specific to their industries. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20th at the Chamber Office from 7:309:00 am. There will be self-introductions Here is an extra article for page 8 and I think Carla wants her BC put in as well. She was supposed to call you. Changes coming by fax. Membership Investment Your 2015 Membership Investment packets will be mailed out during the month of November. We thank you for your continued support of the Chamber and hope that you will continue in 2015. Remember that a chamber membership gives you a network of businesses to interact with and Earn a Free Lunch Do you know a business that would benefit from chamber membership? Many new members are brought to the chamber through referrals by current members and in appreciation, you will receive a free lunch and chamber bucks when they join. Call the Chamber Office at (847) 541-7799 to give us the referral information or an application form can be downloaded from the website at www.buffalogrovechamber.org. Make sure you remind them to say they heard about the chamber from you. 9 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 General Membership Meeting 11:30 am - 1:30 pm The Arboretum Club 4 5 6 7 Heart of the Communities Gala 6:30 pm The Arboretum Club LCYP Power Hour 5:30-7:30 pm Mickey Finn’s 9 10 16 17 Exec Board meeting Noon 23 24 11 12 Business Advantage Network 7:30–9:00 am Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Lincolnshire Business Connection Expo 8:30 am-5:00 pm The Arboretum Club 18 8 19 Net Linc 11:45 am-1:00 pm Philly G’s, Vernon Hills 25 Financial Partners 8:00-9:30 am Chamber Office 26 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 Full Board meeting Noon Thanksgiving 30 Next Month—November 2 General Membership Meeting 7 Lake County Young Professionals Power Hour Shakou, Libertyville 5:30-7:30 pm 9 Business Advantage Network Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Lincolnshire 7:30-9:00 am Philly G’s, Vernon Hills 11:45 am-1:00 pm 17 Net Linc The Arboretum Club 11:30 am-1:30 pm 10 BUFFALO GROVE LINCOLNSHIRE CHAMBER 7th Addendum to 2014 Membership List Please add the following new• and renewing* members to your Membership List & Business Directory • Aleckson Insurance 39 E. Hawley Street, Mundelein 60060 847-566-7200 Fax—847-566-1750 Email—jeff@alecksoninsurance.com Website—www.alecksoninsurance.com Jeff Templer • Philly G’s 1252 US Highway 45, Vernon Hills 60061 847-634-1811 Fax—847-634-2866 Email—philgilardi2@yahoo.com Website—www.phillygs.com Phil Gilardi • AXA Advisors 1515 W. 22nd Street - #300, Oak Brook 60523 773-512-7456 Fax—630-954-4099 Email—paola.lastick@axa-advisors.com Website—www.paolalastick.com Paola Lastick • SNI Companies 750 W. Lake Cook Road – #210, Buffalo Grove 60089 847-325-2980 Fax—847-325-2984 Email—nlateano@snicompanies.com & thonings@snicompanies.com Website—www.snicompanies.com Nichole Lateano & Traci Honings (staffing company) • Ceannate Corp — FMS Investment Corp 1100 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove 60089 888-853-8148 No fax Email—rbuscaino@ceannate.com Website—www.ceannate.com Joe Buscaino (education partners) Please make the following changes to your Membership List & Business Directory. • Eddie Merlot’s Correct email—kyedla@eddiemerlots.com • Inland Commercial Property Correct Fax—630-218-5270 Updated—10/24/14 • Kogan Self Defense Correct website—www.koganselfdefense.com & invite you to attend 4 th Annual Heart of the Community Awards Gala Saturday, November 8, 2014 The A rboretum Club 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove Celebrate the Finalists and Recipients for Their Dedication and Service to our Communities HandsOn Suburban Chicago will make a brief presentation on the Importance of Volunteerism 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Cash Bar & Nominee Meet & Greet Dinner & Program $35.00 per person – Includes dinner & Champagne Toast $350.00 per reserved table of 10 Reservations required by October 31, 2014. ➡ List the nam es & m eal choice of all attending. (U se reverse side if needed) Name Address, City, Zip Phone Email (required) Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ # Turkey Dinner Charge — MC Signature Visa Discover # AmEx # attending Payable to BGLCC Butternut Squash Ravioli (Veg) # Kids Meal Card No. CID # Exp. Date Return to—Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 7124, Buffalo Grove 60089 Credit card reservations may be faxed to (847) 541-7819 OR register online at www.buffalogrovechamber.org Questions or special dietary restrictions??? Call 847-541-7799 2nd Annual Business Connection Expo Get Plugged In Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Arboretum Club 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove Keynote Speaker George Mui US Department of Commerce ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Why YOU should attend Our participating companies want to do business with women-‐owned, minority-‐owned & small businesses. This is a great way for Chamber members to get connected to large companies. Participating companies include— BMO Harris Bank BG Park District ComEd Dept. of Human Services Lake County Metra Siemens State of Illinois CMS Village of Buffalo Grove Walgreens ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lunch Sponsor Networking Sponsor Schedule of Actvities • Keynote Address • Panel Discussion with Industry Experts • Business Expo • Structured Networking • Choice of Workshops • Select Face-‐to-‐Face Interviews • Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception Attendee Name Company Address, City, Zip Phone Number Email (required) $35 for BGLCC members registered by 10/31; $45 late member registration— Includes continental breakfast & lunch $50 for non-‐members registered by 10/31; $60 late non-‐member registration $50 for member tabletop display (Limited number available. Register early.) To be eligible for a possible interview, registrations must be received by October 31st. Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ (Payable to BGLCC) OR Charge — MC Visa Discover AmEx Card No. Signature CID # Exp. Date Return to—BGLCC, PO Box 7124, Buffalo Grove 60089 — Credit card payments fax to 847-‐541-‐7819 OR register online at www.buffalogrovechamber.org by November 14, 2014
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