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Membership Lunch MeetingTuesday, December 2nd The Arboretum Club401 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!

William PackSleight of Hand

A Fond Farewell As this is my last month with the Chamber, I want to say thanks.

• Thanks to all the businesses who have faithfully supported the Chamber

• Thanks to all the members who have volunteered their time and talents to the committees and events of the Chamber

• Thanks to all the businesses and individuals that have sponsored our events or provided gifts and services for our raffles and auctions

• Thanks to all the members that have supported me during my time as the Executive of this Chamber of Commerce

I have many fond memories as I complete my 25 years with this organization. It has not just been a job…it has been my life. Every day my life revolved around the chamber, its events and its members. It was always my philosophy to provide the best service to our members and to the residents of our community and to let our members know how appreciative we have been for their support, their service and their generosity.

I ask that you give your full support to the new Executive and to the chamber and its efforts. I will miss serving you and being part of your business successes. Just remember to say “hi” when you see me around town!

Lynne

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A very special thank you to all the sponsors and individuals that helped to make the Heart of the Community Awards Gala a great success.

Gala Sponsor Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Appetizer Sponsor Sullivan’s Steak House

Champagne Sponsor Plum Grove

Chocolate Sponsor Long Grove Confectionery/ Arway Confections

Dessert Sponsor Deerfield’s Bakery

Award Sponsors

Above Beyond Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove

Above & Beyond -Youth Populus XP, LLC

Business Philanthropy American Enterprise Bank (Lincolnshire & Buffalo Grove)

Community Volunteer Marc J. Blumenthal, Attorney (Buffalo Grove)

Community Volunteer Radford Green at Sedgebrook (Lincolnshire)

Teach & Inspire Saint Mary Parish Men’s Club

Together We Can State Rep. Elaine Nekritz – District 57

Table Sponsors

The Best Salon & Spa Long Grove Confectionery

Ceannate Corp. PMG Wealth Management

Mark & Rebecca Groves Roti Mediterranean Grill

Hodgson Consulting Lynne Schneider

Jersey Mike’s Subs SNI Companies

Thank you also to—

• Marian Rodriguez from Carstar Mundelein for taking photos at the gala

• The Arboretum Club for their assistance with the event

• Plum Grove for printing the programs

• Deerfield’s Bakery for providing the beautiful & delicious cakes

• Long Grove Confectionery for providing the wonderful candy & munchies

• Crown Trophy for their assistance with the Heart Awards

And of course, a great big thank you to the committee whose hard work and dedication made the success of this event possible—

Michael Abruzzini, Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Marc J. Blumenthal, Attorney at Law

Dan Dame, PMG Wealth Management

Carol Lieber, BGLCC

Lynne Schneider, BGLCC

Cathy Schwartz, Temple Chai

Lenna Scott, District 96 Community Foundation for Educational Excellence

and to Buffalo Grove Village Trustee Jeffrey Berman, former Heart recipient Linda Rosen and Lincolnshire Economic Development Coordinator Tonya Zozulya who assisted on the selection committee.

Nominations for the 2015 Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards will begin in May. Be sure to nominate someone next year!

Heart of the Community Awards Gala

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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 NetworkThis 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

December 9th, 7:30-9:00 am Sullivan’s Steakhouse

250 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire

Holiday Networking Breakfast

A fee of $25 per quarter will be assessed for this group. Don’t forget to bring lots of business cards!

Net LincThis 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

December 17th, 11:45 am-1:00 pm Philly G’s, 1252 Highway 45, Vernon Hills

(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 847-774-7946. Don’t forget your business cards!

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

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 DistinctionRobert Braun, American Enterprise BankNels Flatebo, The Leaders’ ForumAdriane Johnson, Populus XP, LLCMark Michelini, Stevenson High SchoolNona Novak, Pioneer PressCathy Schwartz, Temple ChaiLenna Scott, District 96 Foundation for Educational ExcellenceCarla Solar, Candy Bouquet

Village Liaisons

Jennifer Maltas, Village of Buffalo GroveTonya Zozulya, Village of Lincolnshire

Executive Director & Editor—Lynne Schneider, A.C.E.Administrative Assistant—Carol Lieber

Graphics by: Evan Hill DesignPhotos by: Lynne Schneider

Now meeting

in Lincolnshire

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New Members

Michal SejzerAdorned / Michals Imports Ltd.Lincolnshire

Carey SmolenskyCarey Smolensky ProductionsWheeling

Joe Buscaino & Walter PryorCeannate Corp.Buffalo Grove

Anna MatiushenokInfiniwizRolling Meadows

Hot DealsMember-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.

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-to-Member Discount or becoming a member of one of the Chamber’s 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.

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.

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Chamber ScholarshipsSince 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.

Remember, your participation either as a raffle participant or a scholarship fund donor will be greatly appreciated by the deserving recipients!

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.

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.

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GoldMembers 2014

Kevin Geraghty Algonquin Longhouse, Inc. NFP 660-1230

Robert Braun, American Enterprise Bank 465-9700 Norma Alperstein & Guy Tolvstad

Greg Lundgren & The Arboretum Club & 913-9112 Chris Snider Wild Goose Café

Kristina Perez Brunswick’s & Tavern ’45 821-9000 Thomas & Bill Feldgreber

Michael Abruzzini Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust 634-8400

Kevin Weasler & Culver’s of Buffalo Grove 229-1123 Anne Galla

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 & Indian Trails Public Library 459-4100 Susan Dennison

Michael Kogan Kogan Self Defense 877-4711

Sallie Winfrey & Lawn Doctor of BG 844-1332 Jack Vellios /Lake Zurich

Stu Cohen & Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria 215-7100 Laura Rossow

Annette Brumby Momentous Identity Solutions (224) 360-7427

Adriane Johnson Populus XP, LLC 609-3071

Gary Gilliam Prairie House Tavern 415-2255

Marilyn Dopler RE/MAX Suburban 385-3028

Nancy Wolowicz & Saint Mary Parish & School 541-1450 Donna Jones

Steve Gename, Suddath Relocation Systems 662-7699 Ron Ross & of Chicago, LLC 662-7699 Becky Kirchner

Deb Mattes & Temple Chai 537-1771 Cathy Schwartz

Laurie Gens Viper Alley 499-5009

David Becker Wheeling Auto Center 259-3776

PlatinumMembers 2014

Robert Zehnder & Lisa Mitchell Hodgson Consulting & Solutions, Ltd

906-5005

Gary Rogers Jersey Mike’s Subs

224-676-0520

Craig Leva Long Grove Confectionery

459-3199

Nichole Lateano & Traci Honings SNI Companies

325-2980

Joe Buscaino Ceannate Corp 888-853-8148Become a Platinum or Gold Member and receive additional member benefits.

Call the Chamber Office at (847) 541-7799 for details.

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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. A reservation form

follows the newsletter.

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—

• Add your logo on the Member Directory Page where you are listed

• Add a website link on the Member Directory Page where you are listed (Free for Gold Members)

• Have priority placement on the Member Directory Page where you are listed PLUS an enhanced Information Page

• Add one or more banner ads to the chamber website

Call the Chamber Office for additional information.

Business After HoursThere is no After Hours scheduled for December.

Want to host Before or After Hoursduring 2015?Contact the Chamber Office

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, December 2nd at Shakou, 625 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville from 5:30-7:30 pm. The cost is $20 per person at the door which includes appetizers and drink. Bring a white elephant item for a holiday gift exchange.

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Chamber ChatterA representative of SNI Companies attended the After Hours at American Enterprise Bank on November 20th and won the $200 Mixer Money. Watch for the next Business After Hours where you will have the chance to win $100. The drawing will be at approximately 6:15 pm. Don’t miss it. You could be the winner!

The second annual Business Connection Expo was a big success with great interaction between the small businesses and the participating companies. Special thanks to all those that helped to make this event successful—

Lunch Sponsor—Metra

Networking Sponsor—Walgreens

Media Sponsor—The Daily Herald

Event Bag Sponsor—Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Keynote Speaker — George Mui, US Department of Commerce

Participating Companies—

BMO Harris Bank Metra Buffalo Grove Park District Siemens ComEd State of Illinois CMS Dept. of Human Services Village of Buffalo Grove Lake County Walgreens

Panelists— Rona Fourte — Walgreens RuthAnne Hall – Lake County Maria Lazic — State of Illinois CMS Brett Robinson—Village of Buffalo Grove Janice R. Thomas— Metra

Workshop Presenters—

Keith Barlog—Vernon Area Public Library District Maria Lazic—State of Illilnois CMS Robert Steiner—SBA Janice R. Thomas—Metra Anna Yackle—Indian Trails Public Library District

Special Thanks—

• Beckley CPA, Costco, Eddie Merlot’s, LifeMaps, Populus XP LLC and Sunset Foods for providing raffle prizes

• The staff at the Arboretum Club for their assistance and consideration with this event.

• State Graphics for the printing of materials

• Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust and Hollander Moving & Storage for providing goodie bag items.

And of course, a great big thank you to the committee whose hard work and dedication contributed to the success of this event—

Adriane Johnson (Chair), Populux XP, LLC

Michael Abruzzini, Buffalo Bank & Trust

Annette Brumby, Momentous Identity Solutions

Wright Chase, District 96 Foundation for Educational Excellence

Nels Flatebo, The Leader’s Forum

Judith Kristan, Beckley CPA

Nona Novak, Pioneer Press

Ronnis Oher, LifeMaps

Kathy Peterson, USANA Health Sciences

Marian Rodriguez, CarStar Mundelein

Ron Ross, Hollander Moving & Storage

Dawn Wright, First American Bank

If you were unable to attend, we hope you will join us next year for this exciting business event.

Get Plugged In at the Business Connection Expo

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Earn a Free LunchDo 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.

Financial Partners Group

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, January 15th at the Chamber Office from 7:30-9:00 am. There will be self-introductions and a discussion on issues pertinent to these industries.

If you are not already a member of the group and would like to attend, please contact the chamber office. Only chamber members in the six listed categories are eligible to attend. Potential member guests are always welcome. Please note that a yearly fee of $25 will be assessed to cover the cost of coffee and meeting expenses. Thank you if you have already contributed. For additional information, contact the chamber office at 847-541-7799.

Want to see a Partner’s Group for your industry? Contact the chamber office.

Chamber Board Elections

The following slate of officers and directors for 2015 was presented at the November luncheon meeting.

Executive Board

President— Mike Abruzzini, Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Executive Vice President— Dr. Gregg Stern, Stern Chiropractic

Vice President— Larry Wankovsky, Triple J Ventures

Treasurer— Robert Braun, American Enterprise Bank

Secretary—Jan Obrand, In Working Order

Past President— Marc Blumenthal, Attorney at Law

Directors for 2-year terms—

Greg Diethrich, Stevenson Community Foundation

Nels Flatebo, The Leaders’ Forum

Judy Kristan, Beckley CPA

Nona Novak, Pioneer Press

Cathy Schwartz, Temple Chai

Directors for 1-year terms—

Mark Michelini, Stevenson High School

Carla Solar, Candy Bouquet

Directors not up for election and completing their terms—

Vicki Baker, Gifts of Distinction

Adriane Johnson, Populus XP

Eric Smith, Smith Back & Neck Pain Center

After announcing the slate at the November Lunch meeting, members were given until November 18th to petition to run for the board. If no one petitions to run against the Board, the slate is automatically declared elected.

The Chamber Board would like to thank the 2015 Nominating Committee—Marc Blumenthal, Attorney at Law (Chairman), Marilyn Dopler of Re/Max Suburban, Nona Novak of Pioneer Press and Dr. Eric Smith of Smith back & Neck Pain Center for their hard work. We appreciate your time and effort.

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General Membership Meeting 11:30 am - 1:30 pm The Arboretum Club

LCYP Power Hour 5:30-7:30 pm Shakou, Libertyville

Business Advantage Network 7:30–9:00 am Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Lincolnshire

Net Linc 11:45 am-1:00 pmPhilly G’s, Vernon Hills

Christmas Day

Chanukah

New Years Eve

Exec Board meeting Noon

Full Board meeting Noon

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December 2014

Next Month—January 20154 Lake County Young Professionals Power Hour TBD 5:30-7:30 pm

13 Business Advantage Network Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Lincolnshire 7:30-9:00 am

13 Installation Lunch The Arboretum Club 11:30 am-1:30 pm

15 Financial Partners Chamber Office 7:30-9:00 am

20 Basic Training Chamber Office 8:00-9:30 am

28 Net Linc Philly G’s, Vernon Hills 11:45 am-1:00 pm

You’re Invited!

Annual Installation Lunch

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The Arboretum Club

401 W. Half Day Road

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Installation of the 2015 Chamber Board 2015 Milestone Anniversary Recognitions

Member Recognitions 11:30 a.m. Networking 12:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch & Program

$20.00 per person – Members & their Guests

$25.00 per person – Non-members

Please register by January 9, 2015.

Name

Company

Address, City, Zip

Phone Fax

Email address Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ # Members # Non-Members Charge — MC Visa Discover AmEx Card No.

Signature CID # Exp. Date

Return to—Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber, P.O. Box 7124, Buffalo Grove 60089 Credit card reservations may be faxed to (847) 541-7819

or register on the chamber website

Infinite Opportunities -- Unlimited Success

BUFFALO GROVE LINCOLNSHIRE CHAMBER 8th  Addendum  to  2014  Membership  List  

Please add the following new• and renewing* members to your Membership List & Business Directory • Adorned / Michals Imports Ltd. 255 Parkway Drive - #212, Lincolnshire 60069 847-947-8165 Fax—224-676-0658 Email—shop@getadorned.com Website—www.getadorned.com Michael Sejzer (fashion jewelry & accessories) • 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)

• Carey Smolensky Productions 593 N. Wolf Road, Wheeling 60090 847-808-1500 Fax—847-818-1551 Email—carey@cspworldwide.com Website—www.cpsworldwide.com Carey Smolensky (event entertainment) • Infiniwiz 1835 Hicks Road – B, Rolling Meadows 60008 847-994-1111 Fax—847-994-1101 Email—infiniwiz.com Website—www.infiniwiz.com Anna Matiushenok

Please make the following changes to your Membership List & Business Directory. • BMO Harris Bank (Half Day Road location) Additional contact—Craig Kowitt Phone—847-876-8422 Email—craig.kowitt@bmo.com

Updated—11/20/14