Our entire community benefits when you shop local! The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is an award-winning business building organization, driven to give local companies tools to grow and thrive. All benefits, programs and events of the Chamber are designed to give businesses the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills, make those all-important business connections and to make or save money. Local businesses are the backbone of our community. Think of one of your favorite restaurants, shops or service providers. It’s probably a homegrown, local business owned by our neighbors and friends. When you support local businesses, our entire community benefits! As you spend locally, the impact is significant as dollars recirculate in our local economy. Why Should You Buy Local?

• Buying locally improves our economy and the economic environment for all businesses. • Buying locally helps create jobs in our community so you keep your neighbors working. • Spending locally means that your sales tax stays in our community and helps fund

essential city-provided services, including police, fire, libraries, street maintenance, streetlights and parks.

• Investing in our local businesses makes those businesses able to nurture our community through donations to community causes and organizations.

• Local business owners and employees often possess a level of expertise and passion for the products they sell and take a special pride in their trade.

• Customer service is enhanced, as you are building relationships with people you know as local businesses.

• Independent businesses provide real-life inspiration to our young people, encouraging them to prosper on their own terms.

• Buying locally even reduces the carbon footprint of such transactions.

Community residents, businesses and individuals can all easily support buying locally by purchasing goods and services locally, whenever possible. Encourage your family, friends, vendors, customers and associates to buy locally, especially during “Home for the Holidays.” We’re pleased to partner with the Gail Borden Public Library District and encourage you to use your library card for special discounts at many local businesses. You can make a difference by choosing to shop Elgin! You can find more local businesses by visiting our Elgin Area Chamber website at www.elginchamber.com. Dedicated to continuing to improve the quality of life in our thriving community through our economic development and Chamber programs, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is among the elite few - one of only 3% of accredited Chambers of Commerce across the country. We invite you to learn more by visiting our office at 31 South Grove, calling us at 847-741-5660 or visiting our website. The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is THE place where business belongs! Carol K. Gieske, President & CEO

YOUR OFFICE AWAY FROM HOME

EQUIPMENT FOR CHECKOUT

BOOKS AND EBOOKS

ONLINERESOURCES

QUESTIONS? LOCAL PARTNERS

• Wi-Fi available throughout the building

• Printers, available remotely

• Fax Machine and copy machines

• Conference Rooms available on a first come, first serve basis for up to six people

• Meeting Rooms available for 12 to 230 people

• Legal Forms

• Small Business Resource Center

• Demographics

• Learn a foreign language

Also accessible from home through the library’s website or the Gale Access My Library App. Gail Borden Library card required.

• Management

• Human Resources

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Project Management

• Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Financial Statements

• Laptop, loaded with Microsoft Office, Business Plan Pro, and Sales and Marketing software

• LCD projector and portable screen

• HD video camera and tripod

• Headsets

Equipment is provided by a grant from the Illinois State Library and funded by the Small Business Administration.

Items may be checked outfor up to two weeks.

GUIDE TO RESOURCESSMALL BUSINESS

Talk to a Librarian at the Information Desk 847-429-4680.

Show your Gail Borden Public Library Card to these participating businesses in November, 2014 to receive a discount.

101 Mobility2541 Technology Dr., Suite 409101mobility.com/Chicago/

$100 off the installation of any product.

The Afterset158 Symphony Way

Hours: Thursday 9pm – 2am Friday & Saturday 9pm – 4am

15% discount off the total bill.

A to Z Rentals720 E. Chicago St.

www.atozelgin.com10% off any rental item or 15% off any prepaid 2014

holiday/party rental.

Andersen’s Engraving27 N. Grove

trophyart@aol.com$5 for a name engraved on any item such as a cell

phone, iPod or scientific calculator.High school class rings ordered in November receive free

insurance plan and delivery by Christmas.

Al’s Cafe43 DuPage Courtwww.alscafe.com

10% off the check.

Big Apple Bagels561 N. McLean Blvd.

Bab.comFree bagel with the purchase of a cup of coffee.

Dairy Queen Orange Julius727 Villa St.

712 McLean Blvd.50 cents off any shake, limit one per visit, not valid

with any other offer.

Catering Made Simple1544 Fleetwood Dr.

www.cateringmadesimple.com15% off your next catering event (minimum of $100 purchase).

Chooch’s Pizzeria64 S. Grove Ave.

Choochspizza.comFree gelato or Italian ice dessert with a dine-in purchase.

Colonial Café600 S. McLean Blvd.10% off the bill.

The Centre of Elgin100 Symphony WayCentreofelgin.org

Buy one, get one open swim (noon – 5 pm) or open gym (10 am – 4 pm) on Saturday, November 29.

City Life Bakery130 Tyler Creek Plaza

www.citylifebakery.com15% off a purchase.

D Hangout Bar and Grill550 S. McLean Blvd.

www.d-hangout.com15% off lunch and dinner (food items only).

Boston Market205 S. Randall RoadBostonmarket.com

10% off any purchase, excluding catering and Thanksgiving holiday meals.

Show your Gail Borden Public Library Card to these participating businesses in November, 2014 to receive a discount.

Elgin Antiques & Uniques207 E. Chicago St.

www.elgin-antiques.net15% off total purchase.

Elgin Books66 S. Grove

www.elginbooks.com10% off all purchases.

Eddu-Comp INC.308 S. McLean Blvd., A-9

Free computer cleaning with purchase of antivirus ($60 value)

6-month antivirus with purchase of 6-month antivirus25% off replacement part service

Free diagnostic ($45 value)

Elgin BBQ Pit970 Dundee Ave.

www.elginbbqpit.com10% off any order: dine in, carry out or delivery. One free 5 lb. tray side dish with orders of $150 or more.

Dairy Queen Orange Julius704 W. Chicago St.

50 cents off any shake, limit one per visit, not valid with any other offer.

Elgin Knit Works8 Douglas Ave.

Elginknitworks.com10% off regular priced yarn.

Hopp Accounting & Tax Service804 Walnut Ave.

www.hoppcpa.com$25 off 2014 Tax Planning Services; appointments

need to be made in November.

Homestyle Rent to Own609 E. Dundee Ave.

Pay 2 weeks, get 2 weeks free (new contracts only) or 20% off a retail purchase.

J’Reneé Career Facilitation415 Airport Roadwww.jrenee.edu

1 free application ($45 value) and 1 free nursing uniform.

Herb’s Bakery1020 Larkin Ave.

www.herbsbakery.com5% off any order; not good with any other offer.

Elgin Winter Market800 N. State Street

Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm10% off any purchase.

Hagg Press1165 Jansen Farm Court

One free frameable lithograph of old Elgin.

The Guge Institute and Art Studio51 S. Spring St., Suite C

www.gugeinstitute.com15 % off any sculpture.

Elgin Public House219 E. Chicago St.

www.elginpublichouse.com$3 off 2 or more entrées, 1 per table, dine in only, not combinable with other coupons/gift certificates, not valid for Monday 1/2 price burger or Tuesday create

your own mac and cheese.

Show your Gail Borden Public Library Card to these participating businesses in November, 2014 to receive a discount.

JetXpress Laundry425 Dundee Ave.

www.jetxpresslaundrey.comFree dry with a paid wash.

LazerMaxx Family Fun Center941 McLean Blvd.

www.lazermaxx.comTag-N-Tokens: One 30-minute laser tag session

per player and 10 arcade tokens = $12 per player (minimum 4 players required). (Expires 11-30-14)

Lil’ Kickers Soccer for Kids37W.950 Mason Road

847-488-0088A free trial class plus 10% off the enrollment fee when a

child registers for a class.

Jang’s Taekwondo1006 S. McLean Blvd.

Jangstkdinc.com30% off a trial program for new members.

Gift certificates available.

Jester’s96 Tyler Creek Plaza

847-622-0749 • www.jestersfastfood.comBuy 1 and the second is half price!

• Chicken-Ka-Bob-Plate• Cheeseburger

• Italian Beef• Gyros

• Two Hot Dog Special

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McDonald’s Bear Family Restaurants:• 401 Summit St. • 1480 Larkin Ave. • 1165 N. McLean Blvd.

• 255 S. Randall Road • 816 St. Charles Road • 100 N. McLean Blvd. (South Elgin)

Free McCafe® beverage, hot or cold, with purchase of the same.

Old Town Pizza853 S. Randall Road

www.oldtownpizzaco.com$3 off an extra large 18” pizza.

Pita Puff512 Waverly Dr.Pitapuff.com

10% off the total bill.

Pittsburgh Paints266 Kimball St.

www.ppgpro.com25% discount off retail. Does not apply to existing

sale items.

Retro-a-GoGo225 E. Chicago St.

www.Retro-a-GoGo.net20% discount on any one item over $20, excluding items marked “firm.” Cannot be combined with any

other offers.

Rieke Office Interiors2000 Fox Lane

www.rieke.com10% off used furniture purchased in November.

NAPA Auto partsAbbott & McLean Blvd.

1100 W. Spring St. (South Elgin)10% off any purchase.

Oak Crest and Atrium Apartments204 S. State St.

www.oakcrestatrium.orgReservations needed: ½ price meal for November

6 Supper Club at 6 p.m. and ½ price meal for November 17 Community Dinner at 6 p.m.

Mega Gymnastics(Midwest Elite Gymnastics Academy)

410 Airport Roadwww.mymegagym.com

Free admission to Friday night open gym 7:30 – 9 pm in November.

New student special: $5 off 1st month’s tuition, 1 free trial class and 1 open gym pass.

Show your Gail Borden Public Library Card to these participating businesses in November, 2014 to receive a discount.

Side Street Sstudio Arts15 Ziegler Court

www.sidesstreetstudioarts.org$5 off any in-studio purchase of $50 or more. Addi-tional $5 on any gift certificate purchase of $50 or

more. (Not good for “Suggested Donation” events.)

Soulful Sparrow10 Douglas Ave.

shopkeeper@soulfulsparrow.com10% off regular priced items.

SpaceTaste GalleryAt Collingbourne’s Interesting Things

219 W. Highland15% off any purchase.

TAJ Flooring, Inc.740 Church RoadTajflooring.com

10% off any overstock flooring order.

The Salon Professional Academy of Elgin264 S. Randall Road

www.mysalonacademy.com$3 off any service. $500 off tuition.

T.G. Consultants – Professional IT Solutions164 Division St., Suite 209-210www.tgconsultantsinc.com

$25 off any service (does not include hardware or software purchases).

Wienerville1785 Larkin Ave.

Wienerville3.comOne free small fry with the purchase of a sandwich,

excluding hotdogs.

Lety’s Custom Creations & Alterations45 N. Dubois Ave.

630-779-653610% off alterations.

Mattress for Less1030 Summit Road

www.matressforless.com25% off any mattress and 20% off furniture.

The Mustache Cup300c S. McLean Blvd.

$1 off a haircut.

Artistic Framing & Supplies25 N. Grove Ave.

847-741-881110% off framing and 15% off in-stock art supplies.

Bangkok House & Shanghai Restaurant11 Douglas Ave.

10% off entire check.

Elgin Car Wash and Detail Center313 Dundee Ave.Elgincarwash.net

$3 off any car wash.

Peacock DentalAngela Landrowski D.D.S.

320 N. McLean Blvd.847-697-2550

www.peacockdental.com20% off all dental work.

Quality EyeCare Clinic LTD502 Waverly Dr.

www.qualityeyeclinic.com20% off any frame and lens.

Eyeware packages starting at $79 for a complete pair (select frames and lenses).

State Street Market Shops701 N. State St.

Statestreetmarketshops.com10% off regular priced merchandise.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change175 S. Randall Road71 S. McLean Blvd.

$7 off any full service oil change; cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

Wireless Neighborhood Verizon Premium Retailer220 S. Randall Road

www.wirelessneighborhood.com$25 off any phone excluding iPhones. Not valid with

any other offer. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.

Northern Illinois Coin & Stamp, Inc.1100 Larkin Ave.

Northernillinoiscoin.com20% off coin and stamp collector supplies in stock.

Turning Pointe Academy of Dance2492 Technology Dr.

www.danceatturningpointe.com/Registration fee waived (up to a $25 value).