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President’s Message
WINTER 2017
A NORTHERN KANE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• Chair’s Message
• Event Photo Scrapbook
• Village Events
• Calendar of Events
• Welcome New Members
Melissa Hernandez
We’ve hit the new year and we’re off and running!It has been a very busy first quarter for our Chamberbecause of all of the activities and enthusiasm of ourmembers. We are a well-rounded organization thatsupports our local chamber member businesses as well asthe community.
Our Annual Bowling event was a tremendous success!Thank you to the committee of Lorraine Dangieri, BryantCrawford, Connie Krueger, Jordyn Whitney, AnaMadera, Justyna Sutyniec and Cheryl Alopogianis who helped organize anevening of fun.
Spring will soon be around the corner and we look forward to seeing all ofyou at our business after hours, new business ribbon cuttings, and ourupcoming May Women in Business fashion show. We’re proud that yourChamber has many opportunities for you to meet, mix, and mingle withChamber members.
Melissa HernandezPresident
Staying Alive Sponsors
Xanadu Sponsors
Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Blinds
Liberty Mutual, Jordyn Withey
5-Star Computer Services
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Lorraine Dangieri
Randall Oaks Dental
Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Blinds
Avon
Bii Hair Salon, A Natural Salon
BMO Harris Bank NA
Boxwood Home Design & Cabinetry
Centegra Health System
Classic Cinema, Cinema 12
Clean Air Illinois
Community Unit School District 300
CP Apparel
Culvers of Carpentersville
Diamond Jims
Dundee Township Boys and Girls Club
Five-Star Computer Services
Four Leg Pets
Fox River Spa and Salon
Raffle Sponsors
20172017BOWLING
OF CARPENTERSVILLE
Event Sponsors
Solid Gold Sponsors
GC Realty and Development
Mary Kay, Lorraine Dangieri
Melaleuca
Mid-Valley Raptors Youth Lacrosse
League
Patricia Mieriesch
Plymert, MacDonald, Hargrove and
Lee, LTD
Polynt Composites
Randall Oaks Dental
Rosie O’Hares
Silberfine Chiropractic
Springhill Mall
Tastefully Simple
White Oak Interiors
2017 Bowling Event Sponsors
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Carpentersville, IL 60110
Executive Board
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Melissa HernandezNorthern Kane County Chamberof Commerce
President
Board of Directors
Kristi Kozar
Past ChairLori Schutt
Vice-ChairErnie Gamino
Scott Komaromy
Paula Amenta
Susan Harkins
Ernie Gamino
Pat Gibbs
Sharon Glasshof
Marc Huber
Jeff Lipson
Patricia Mierisch
John O’Sullivan
Stacey Pyrek
Tim Scott
Tiffanie Young
Polynt Composites
Creative Promotional Apparel
Edward Jones Investments Services
Wells Fargo Advisors
Elgin Community College
Community Unit School District 300
Edward Jones Investments Services
FASTSIGNS of Carpentersville
GC Realty and Development
Village of Carpentersville
Brokerocity
Community Member - Gilberts
OTTO
Four Legs Pets
Village of West Dundee
Centegra Health System
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A NORTHERN KANE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair’s Message
MISSION STATEMENTThe Northern Kane County Chamberis an advocate for business interestsand development by identifying andfulfilling the needs of the business
community through leadership,education, support and promotion.
Kristi Kozar
Happy New Year!
Before I go any further, I
would especially like to
thank Lori Schutt, with CP
Apparel, for serving as the
Chairperson of the Board for
the past 2 years. Lori did an
amazing job and she will
now be serving as the Past
Chair for the Board. I will
be working with Lori to
ensure a smooth transition into the Chairperson
position for 2017-2018.
A little about myself. I have been employed with
Polynt Composites as an Analytical Chemist for the
past 16 years and have been serving on the Board of
Directors since 2011. The past 2 years I served as the
Board Secretary. I am looking forward to the
challenges as the newly appointed chairperson and
working with our newly formed Executive Board and
Board of Directors. I am excited about the level of
experience on the Executive Board. Lori Schutt, Past
Chair, is very dedicated to the chamber and will be a
great mentor for my new role. Ernie Gamino, Vice
Chair, has been a board member for the past few years
and a past ambassador and brings new ideas to our old
way of doing things. Scott Komaromy, Treasurer, has
been a board member and on executive for several
years and he keeps us in line with our budget and gives
the thumbs up to spend money. Paula Amenta,
Secretary, has been a board member for many years
and has been an integral part of the success of the
chamber. Melissa Hernandez, President, has done a
tremendous job at keeping the momentum going
and supporting all of its members.
This year is off to a great start with the
Ambassadors hosting their Annual Bowling Event
at Liberty Lanes. Thank you to everyone who
attended, sponsored and donated raffle prizes.
This year was a Disco theme which included a
flash mob by the Ambassadors and Committee
members as well as a limbo contest…How low
can you go? The Golf committee has started
working on the golf outing which will be held on
Friday June 9th at Randall Oaks Golf Course.
Keep your eyes open for the various ways to get
your company involved with our main
fundraising event for the year. The second half
includes the Fest on the Fox on July 15th, the
Annual Awards Dinner on October 7th, the
Community Service Award on November 15th
and the Women in Business Holiday Lunch on
December 1st. More information will be
available as we get closer to those events.
Please remember that the more involved you
become in an organization like the Chamber of
Commerce, the greater the dividend you and your
business receive. I look forward to seeing you all
at upcoming events such as the events listed
above, ribbon cuttings and after-hour events.
I also look forward to working with each
committee and getting to know more and more of
the members as the year goes by.
Sincerely,
Kristi Kozar
Chairman of the Board
WIB will be hosting their annual Fashion Show on Thursday, May 4 at Randall Oaks. This is one of
our largest fundraisers to fund Dollars for Scholars. This is a not to be missed event.
There will be six models who will be modeling daytime and evening looks. Our local salons will
share helpful tips how to seamlessly change your look from day to evening. And get ready for this!
Feast your eyes on some of our male chamber members as well as some of the youngest members of
our chamber family.
Clothing will be provided by The
Fox and Filly, Lularoe, Uniform
Outlet, Etcetera and more.
Please join us to see the latest
fashion trends, learn some great
beauty tips and support our Dollars
for Scholars program that awarded
$6000 to local students in 2016.
We are looking for models,
please contact the Chamber or
Rebekah Chisholm at 312-498-3119
if you would love to strut down the
runway with us!
Women in Business May Fashion Show
Women inBusiness
Fashion Show2016!
A NORTHERN KANE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
SILVER MEMBERSwww.nkcchamber.comA&T Plumbing, Inc. and Son
American Solutions for Business
Andrew A. Knox & Co. P.C
Ann Meyer Agency, Inc Farmers
Insurance and Financial Services
The Anvil Club
Barber Shop
Bomba Grill
Business Matters
CDM Promotions, Inc.
Center for Chiropractic Medicine
Charles Motl, CPA and Associates
COUNTRY Financial
Dobosz Law Offices, P.C
Dundee Animal Hospital
Dundee Collision, Inc
Edward Jones Investments
Enviroclean of Illinois, In
Fast-teks On-Site Computer Services
G & K Services
G C Realty and Developmen
Gardiner Place/ River Haven Place
Grid 7 Properties
Gerald L. Heinz & Associates
James M. Kiss, LTD. P.C.
JNL Climate Control Inc.
Kirkpatrick, Jones & Herzog Insurance
Agency, Inc
Laird Funeral Home P.C.
Liberty Lanes
Lifestyles Real Estate, Inc.
Lionize Delivery Solutions Inc.
Lukes of Carpentersville
Meyer Signs
Molly Maid
OnPath Financial, LLC
Premier Community Management
Premier Living Properties
Randall Oaks Dental Office
Riverwalk Appartmen
Sentry Energy Management Services, Inc.
State Farm-Chad Radtke
State Farm-Mark Krueger
Tanis Group Realty
Uniform Outlet Inc.
Val Pak of Chicagoland
Weed Man
Wells Fargo Advisors
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Amy Home Services
Dr. Deborah Pryor, LCPC
Pinstripes
Working World Staffing Services
Carpentersville
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South Barrington
Crystal Lake
The UPS Store
RibbonCuttings Boys & Girls Club Dundee Township
20th Anniversary
2017
BOWLING
EVENT
Dundee Township
Recreation Center
~ Randall Road
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NKCC Annual Golf OutingFriday, June 9, 2017
Randall Oaks Golf Club, Dundee
If you are interested in joining the
committee, volunteering at the golf outing,
or donating a raffle prize, please call the
chamber office at 847-426-8565.
Join the fun!
Fest on the FoxSaturday, July 15, 2017
Otto Engineering,
Carpentersville
It’s become one of the area’s most
popular events. Networking, food, music!
You can volunteer, sponsor a table for
your business, or just come for the fun!
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For more information regarding chamber events, members or informationplease contact the chamber: Northern Kane County Chamber Office
20 S. Grove Ave. Ste 101, Carpentersville, IL 60110, Phone: 847-426-8565 - Fax: 847-426-1098www.nkcchamber.com • [email protected]
Welcome New Member
Lunch & LearnYouth ofthe Year
St. PatricksDayParade
Pluymert, MacDonald,Hargrove & Lee, LTD ...............8 Years
A&T Plumbing Inc. & Sons ........ 7 Years
LMG Insurance Agency, Inc. ..... 6 Years
Uniform Outlet, Inc. ................... 6 Years
Tastefully Simple .......................... 5 Years
Weed Man .................................... 5 Years
JNL Climate Control ................... 2 Years
Moonscape LandscapeIllumination, Inc.
Mark Graf(708) 903-40011485 Louis Bork Dr Suite 113 ~ BataviaFamily owned company which has beendesigning, installing, maintaining &enhancing outdoor lighting systemsacross Chicagoland for over 25 years.Providing professional outdoor lightingsystems so that you can fully enjoy thebeauty of your [email protected]
*Women In Business
Multi-Chamber BusinessAfter Hours
March 2, 11:30 AM
Centegra Hospital
10400 Haligus Rd. ~ Huntley
We invite you to join us fornetworking, business education andscholarship fundraising. Registrationwith networking begins at 11:30 a.m.Lunch served at Noon.
$20 for chamber members$30 for non members
March 7, 5-7:00 PM
The Anvil Club
309 Meier ~ East Dundee
Join Us Mix & Mingle hosted byConstruction Law Services. Join ofNKCC, McHenry, Crystal Lake &Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chambera great night of networking in a relaxedatmosphere!
Refreshments will be served!There is no cost to attend!
*Youth Of The Year
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 6:00 PM
Holiday Inn
495 Airport Rd. Elgin
Join us to celebrate the 2017 Youth ofthe Year finalists. Light appetizers &desserts will be served. To purchasetickets please visit www.BGCDT.org
March 11, 10 AM
Downtown East Dundee
Bring out the family to honor a greattradition in our community! NKCC willagain have a float in this year’s parade.Please contact the chamber office ifyou would like to join us in thecelebration!
We will also be handing out bagsduring the parade.
Be sure to get us 200 of your businesspromotional items prior to March 7thto be included in the bags!
Multi-Chamber Business After Hours
Membership Lunch
*Dundee Township YoungProfessionals Meeting
March 15, 5-7 PM
Holiday Inn
495 Airport Road ·~ Elgin
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while networkingwith members from NKCC, Elgin and theHoffman Estates Chambers! Promote yourbusiness in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy greatrefreshments and make new friends to helpgrow your business.
March 23, 11:30 AM
Boxwood Co.
122 W. Main St. ~ West Dundee
Learn about the different benefits offered bythe chamber for you to get the more exposurefor your business and maximize yourinvestment.
March 29, 6:00 PM
TBD
If you are a young professional and are lookingto join a progressive group of dynamic leaders.Then this group is for you! Network, share &learn from emerging leaders in our community.
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2017 Spring Events
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in East Dundee
The Big Chair Photo Contest
Shredding & E-Cycling Event
Depot Market Opens
Community Garage Sale
Motor Monday
Kilted 5K Run & Walk
St. Patrick’s Parade
St. Patrick’s Fireworks
Free for East Dundee Residents
Saturday, March 11 ~ 8:30am
Saturday, March 11 ~ 11 am
Friday, March 17 ~ 7:30 pmAnnual display on the Fox River near the footbridgespanning East and West Dundee.Complete details at www.dundeestpats.com
April 14 – 21The Depot, 319 N. River St.Snap a selfie; Post it on the Villages Facebook Page;Automatically Entered to Win Random Daily PrizeDrawings
Saturday, April 22 ~ 12 – 2pmPublic Parking Lot off Railroad StreetDrive Up-Drop Off
Proof of Residency Required
Limit: 3 banker boxes per personFor a list of acceptable items refer to:www.countyofkane.org/recycling/pages/electronics.aspx
May 6 – Oct. 28 ~ 8am – 2pmThe Depot, 319 N. River St.Discover deals and treasures at this annual outdoorfavorite.
May 19-20, Fri-Sat. ~ 8am – 4pmShop the sales and scoop up the bargains inboth East and West Dundee.
May 22 ~ 5 – 8pmEnjoy a blast from the past!View all makes and models of autos while listening tothe tunes of DJ Randy!
Route begins on Water Street and ends at River St. & Rt. 72
Non-Residents: $5 for Shredding; $5 for E-Cycling
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2017 Community Days Event
Please join us!Saturday, April 8th ~ 10:30 a.m.Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 325Raymond DriveAges: 0 – 10For more information contact theVillage of Gilberts Village Hall at(847) 428-2861Please bring your basket.
Gilberts Town CenterFriday, June 3 ~ 5:00 – 10:00pmSaturday, June 4 ~ noon – 10:00pmSunday, June 5 ~ noon – 6:00pmFor more information visit our websiteat www.gilbertscommunitydays.comor like us on facebook.
Backyard Garden Club Plant SaleMay 3 ~ 9:00am 11:30am
Grafelman Park
The proceeds from the plant sale fund
an annual scholarship, available to a
student residing in District 300 who is
pursuing a career in horticulture,
environmental studies or related fields.
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Village ofGilberts
Village ofWest Dundee
Village ofEast Dundee