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niles chamber
May / June 2016
VANTAGE POINT ? Tuesday, June 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Dunkin Donuts (7039 Dempster) Bruce Bixler is an executive coach who will help to train and develop small businesses and entrepreneurs to optimize LinkedIn. The program is an opening level LinkedIn for business people, sales people, and entrepreneurs that already have a complete profile. Highlights of the workshop: Strong on-line profile and digital reputation Understand and better utilize the main features Optimizing Skills, Finding Connections, Groups and Following Providing content Paid versus Free accounts $30 Member Fee | $40 Non Members Fee | All LinkedIn Levels Welcome
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calendar of events Thursday, May 5 8:30 a.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting Thursday, May 5 9:30 a.m. Program/Events Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 10 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 12 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Lunch @ Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee, Niles Thursday, May 19 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Multi-Chamber Business After Hours @ Niles Township 5255 Main Street, Skokie Thursday, June 2 8:30 a.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting Thursday, June 2 9:30 a.m. Program/Events Committee Meeting Thursday, June 2 5:30 - 7:30 pm Multi-Chamber Business After Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, 2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines Saturday, June 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bike Niles Fest Event @ Notre Dame College Prep, 7655 Dempster Street, Niles
CHEVY CHASE GOLF CLUB
Tuesday, June 14 3:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Wednesday, June 15 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Reference USA @ Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles Tuesday, June 21 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. LinkedIn Workshop @ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster, Niles
www.discoverniles.com
board of directors PRESIDENT Randy Greco CHoLAB, Inc
2016 Award Winners
Thank You!
We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 scholarships. We were overwhelmed with the response and the caliber of applicants:
A special thank you to these companies that very generously donated to our program:
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hartogh C&M Auto Service, Inc SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Curry State Farm Insurance TREASURER Dennis Lingenfelter FirstMerit Bank
High School $1,000 Nathaniel Caamoan Tayanna Lilly Anthony Schmidt College $3,000 Marguerite Bambic Patricia Marek Juliana Tornabene
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Krystyna Koda Ridgewood Gardens 2016 DIRECTORS Paul Ayala Walmart Kyle Burcar Golf Mill Shopping Center
Congratulations on your Grand Opening
Vince Gendusa Platinum Touch Industries, LLC Bill Griffis First Search, Inc.
Bot Spot Robotics
Samantha Stagg Brookdale Niles
7752 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, 60714 (847) 972-1186 www.mybotspot.com
Gene Jurczak Stalwart Systems Pat Knoll Shure Incorporated Kevin Morris Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Tom Pekic Chasers Bar & Grill
Edward Jones Andrew Mierisch 8204 W. Oakton Street Niles, 60714 (847) 692-5638 www.edwardjones.com/ andrew-mierisch
Christine Pusateri Christine Pusateri Solutions DIRECTORS EMERITUS Irv Coats Joanne Cwynar Randy Greco Dick Leider Dean Strzelecki Chuck Barbaglia (1939-2013) Gordon Faller (1928-2011) Larry J. Ptasinski (1949-2006) Bob C. Wordel (1921-2008)
District 207 Career Pathways Business Partner Network is a collaboration among Maine Township High School District 207 (Maine East, Maine South and Maine West), employers and community organizations working together to build career education partnerships. Through relevant career education and work based learning opportunity, local employers build a future pipeline of qualified employees. Opportunities Include: Classroom Speakers Job-Shadowing Mentoring Internships Employment Advisory Council
847/647-8777 773/631-8333
NILES FLASH CAB Low Flat Rates to and from O’Hare Time Orders Accepted Accepting All Major Credit Cards
To Discuss Benefits for Your Business Contact: Laura Cook, Career Coordinator 1131 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge (847) 384-6668
[email protected]
Investment strategies. One-on-one advice. Jeff Cardella Financial Advisor 8141 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 (847) 470-8953
Member SIPC
gold members
Jeffrey Cardella Financial Advisor 8141 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714 Bus. 847-470-8953 Fax 888-846-7344
[email protected] www.edwardjones.com
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new members AAA-NORTH SUBURBAN INSURANCE AGENCY
EDWARD JONES - ANDREW MIERISCH
R.M.C. ENTERPRISES, INC. (CONT.)
7520 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago 60631 (847) 677-1222 www.aaa-northsuburban.com Steven Schwartz
8204 W. Oakton Street, Niles 60714 (847) 692-5638 www.edwardjones.com/andrewmierisch Andrew Mierisch, AAMS
Insurance agent Steve Schwartz offers home, car and life insurance to best meet your needs.
Financial planning assistance with a focus on investments and insurance for long term investors.
Winters require professional snow and ice removal. For almost 50 years, R.M.C. has specialized in servicing large commercial properties, retail developments, healthcare & educational facilities, shopping malls, and corporate properties with parking facilities.
BOT SPOT ROBOTICS
METRA PRINTING
7752 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL (847) 972-1186 www.mybotspot.com Joe Dadivas Kids and adults can experience the world of robotics with hands on workshops and building “makeshop”. For classes, summer camps, corporate outings and parties—build on today, better our tomorrow.
MORGAN STANLEY - MICHAEL GALLEGO
COMED COMPANY 5190 Church Street, Skokie 60077 (800) 334-7661 www.comed.com Carlo Cavallaro Our local utility and energy delivery company is committed to customer services, security and satisfaction. They are focused on benefiting people, the environment and local economies.
COMPASS AUTOMATION 1380 Gateway Dr., Suite 4, Elgin 60124 (847) 426-6696 www.compass-automation.com Philip Rogoz Challenging the status quo, Compass Automation offers complimentary automation assessments for manufacturers.
CRUISE PLANNERS
7560 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 775-0515 Sam Kuraishi With over 34 years experience Metra offers general commercial printing, graphic design and signage to fit all your needs including letterhead, envelopes, posters, labels/stickers, newsletters, menus, carbonless forms and more.
PARK RIDGE
(847) 825-7761 www.funfilledtravelers.com Gerry Waller A full service travel agency offering a wide-range of cruises as well as land and tour packages to destinations throughout the world.
227 W. Monroe St., Chicago 60606 (312) 648-3061 www.morganstanleyfa.com/michael.gallego/
Michael Gallego Michael will help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve.
RICO INDUSTRIES, INC. 7000 N. Austin Ave, Niles 60714 (847) 779-5227 www.ricoinc.com Ken Schack Rico sells wholesale gift and novelty products into retail markets across the country. A one stop sports shop for everything fans need to accessorize their vehicle, have a tailgate party, decorate their room or office, and get as a gift.
R.M.C. ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. 1032, Melrose Park 60161 (847) 825-2575 www.rmccommercialsnowremoval.com Richard Czeck
SHAKOU PARK RIDGE 130 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge 60068 (773) 441-9900 www.shakousushi.com Randi Moxi Shakou Sushi brings the ''city vibe'' to Park Ridge with their newest restaurant offering modern Asian cuisine.
WILDWOOD TAVERN 6480 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles 60714 (847) 677-6663 www.wildwoodtavern.net Ellie Freedman This new tavern style restaurant serves fresh homemade food and craft beers in a relaxing environment. Private rooms and catering also available.
WOODWARD, INC. 6300 W. Howard Street, Niles 60714 (847) 673-8300 www.woodward.com Talaya Johnson Woodward integrates leading-edge technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation, and electronic control systems for the aerospace and industrial markets. Their growth is driven by the increasing demand for fuel-efficient, lowemission, and high-performance energy management.
XL ENERGY 733 Lee Street, Suite 100, Des Plaines 60016 (847) 924-7700 Tom Vanis Tom and his team have over 20 years experience in the energy supply field. With a changing and competitive market they can bring your company energy savings and consumption reduction.
gold members
5600 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles | (847) 588-1704
gold members
8032 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles IL 60714 847-730-4410 Open Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 - 6:00 Sunday 11:00 - 5:00
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5630 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles (847) 647-8641 | www.walmart.com
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VANTAGE POINT
niles chamber
niles chamber of commerce and industry 8060 w. oakton street, niles, il 60714
niles chamber
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY 2016 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. Restaurant Fundraiser for Local Scholarships @ Blaze Pizza, 5712 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles 20% of Sales goes to Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars program
THURSDAY, MAY 12 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch
Tuesday, June 21st @ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster Join us for a two-hour workshop with Bruce Bixler an executive coach who will help to train and develop small
@ Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles Fee: $30 Members by May 5th at 4:30 p.m. Fee: $40 Prospective Members and Walk-Ins
THURSDAY, MAY 19 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Multi-Chamber Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Niles Township, 5255 Main Street, Skokie
MONDAY, MAY 23 11:30 A.M. - 9:30 P.M. Restaurant Fundraiser for Local Scholarships @ Graziano’s Brick Oven Pizza, 5960 W. Touhy, Niles 20% of Sales goes to Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars program
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Networking is a great resource to gain customers and build your referral network, plus a chance to find new vendors and share marketing ideas.
Business After Hours are FREE for Members
JUNE 2016 THURSDAY, JUNE 2 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Bike Rides
Multi-Chamber Business After Hours
BMX Stunt Show
@ Courtyard by Marriott 2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines
Safety Town
Bouncy House
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Bike Niles Fest Community Event
Food Vendors
Safety Tips
@ Notre Dame College Prep, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Notre Dame College Prep
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Small Businesses Begin with Reference USA @ Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 8:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. LinkedIn Workshop @ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster Street, Niles Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40
Register online at www.discoverniles.com
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NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 2016 REGISTRATION FORM Join Niles Chamber of Commerce members and guests for our Annual Golf Outing and Dinner Fundraiser. This event is the Chamber's largest fund-raiser and “fun”-raiser. Meet new contacts and greet old friends while enjoying a day of golf, games, and give-aways. If you are not a golfer, join us for cocktails, dinner, raffles and prizes.
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016
PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON*
Chevy Chase Country Club
*Package includes: TWO Complimentary Beverage Tickets,
1000 Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, 60090
Golf Cart, Goodie Bag, Cocktail Hour and Dinner
11:00 a.m. Check-In & Lunch
Golf, Lunch, Dinner & Raffle Ticket: $200 (Save $5)
12:00 p.m. Shotgun start
Golf, Lunch & Dinner: $155
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour - Open Bar
Dinner & Cocktail Hour: $55
Buy your Raffle Tickets TODAY, last year all tickets were SOLD OUT before the start of the event! SAVE $5 Golf, Lunch, Dinner & Raffle Ticket $200
Golf, Lunch & Dinner $155
Dinner Only $55
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Send checks payable to: Niles Chamber of Commerce 8060 W. Oakton, Suite 101 Niles, IL 60714
Package reservations and fees must be submitted to the Chamber office by July 14, 2016. Availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. No refunds will be given after July 14th. If you have any questions, please call Brenda at the Chamber office (847) 268-8180 or fax your registration form to (847) 268-8186. Reservations must be made in advance. There is a $10 fee for all walk-ins.
Niles Chamber Annual G lf Outing SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Use these great tools to market your business Golf Outing - Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Chevy Chase Golf Club All sponsors will be listed in the dinner program, the Vantage Point newsletter and local newspapers. All new sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis.
HOLE & GREEN PREMIUM $275
Your name will be exclusively featured all day with a sign on the Hole and a sign on the Green Send company representatives to host one of our
PEG THE PIN BALL TOSS
$1,000 Exclusive Sponsor or 2 Sponsors for $500 each Host the Peg The Pen ball toss contest. Showcase your company at the check-in and during the ball toss All details will be arranged by the Chamber Company logo featured on Golf Outing Event webpage Company logo featured in E-Vantage event promotion
HOLE & GREEN $250
ACE COCKTAIL $300 for each Cocktail Sponsorship Sign with your company’s logo at the bar Sign with your company listed at the registration table Hole Sign
Your name will be exclusively featured all day with
HOLE SPONSOR $150
Your business name will be featured all day on a
CART SPONSOR $55 for 1 Cart or $200 for 4 Carts
BIRDIE LUNCH $300 for each Lunch Sponsorship Sign with your company’s logo at the lunch area Sign with your company listed at the registration table Hole Sign
EAGLE BEVERAGE CART $300 for each Beverage Cart Sponsorship Sign with your company’s logo on a beverage cart Sign with your company listed at the registration table Hole Sign
Your business name will be placed on a cart to be viewed throughout the entire course
RAFFLE GIFT SPONSOR
Promote your business with a gift donation (value more than $25) to our famous "Reverse Draw Raffle”
PAR-TEE BAGS
Supply us with 130 items to be given to all golfers Suggested items include: golf balls, towels, tees, gloves, covers, umbrellas, hats, or gift certificates
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Fax form: (847) 268-8186 or email:
[email protected]
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Questions? Call (847) 268-8180
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