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Learn More About Your Community...
The Village of Huntley is excited to offer our subscribers a publication that focuses solely on Huntley businesses. From small coffee shops to large industries, this is a great place to learn more about what's happening right here in your community! We hope you enjoy this series and will share it with friends and business partners.
Margo Griffin Business Development Coordinator Village of Huntley 10987 Main Street, Huntley IL 60142 847-515-5269 |
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Haiges Machinery
 In 1991, Bob Haiges, President of Haiges Machinery, moved his family business from Algonquin to its current location on East Main Street in Huntley. Haiges Machinery is a leading distributor of commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment and so much more. With 5 generations of experience in the industry, the family has been involved in many aspects of dry-cleaning, leading up to today's operation of a full service equipment distribution business. Haiges imports much of the highly specialized dry cleaning and laundry machinery from Italy and sells them to hotels, hospitals, laundromats and drycleaners all over the Midwest. In today's technical age, service has become even more important and Haiges prides itself of their highly skilled service team. Haiges has offices in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and the Huntley location is their corporate office. |
Snap Fitness
 Snap Fitness is a great neighborhood gym located at the corner of Haligus and Huntley-Dundee Road. Club owner Carolyn Chesta says both beginner and advanced athletes feel comfortable in the gym's safe, friendly, non-intimidating environment. Snap is open 24/7 so you can work-out on your schedule. With memberships starting at less than $1 a day, you can afford to get fit. Snap Fitness offers cost effective, results oriented personal training to help you attain your goals even faster. All members are eligible for a FitScore session every few months (body composition, strength, endurance, flexibility assessments, and a cardiovascular test). The FitScore is a great way to track your progress throughout the year. Stop in today for a tour and to get started on a free week pass.
Snap Fitness, 10743 Dundee Road, 847-669-0400
~Special Event~
Snap Fitness to Conduct Benefit Blood Drive for Piper Novak
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Piper Novak |
Carolyn Chesta and the entire Snap Fitness staff are excited to announce they will be conducting a benefit blood drive at Snap Fitness in Huntley on Saturday, May 19th from 9-1. The blood drive is being promoted as "A Promise for Piper" and will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The blood drive runs very close to Carolyn's heart as Piper Novak is her niece who has been using her fighting spirit to battle Leukemia since the age of two. This blood drive is a great opportunity for the Huntley community to show their own spirit and donate blood for a wonderful cause. All donors will receive an $11 Oberweis Gift Card, and there will be a 50/50 raffle and t-shirt fundraiser. Please read this linked flyer for complete details about the blood drive, including the need for a photo ID. Please call the club at 847-669-0400 to register in advance. Walk-ins also welcome. |
Union Special
 Did you know Union Special is the oldest, largest and last industrial sewing machine manufacturing company remaining in the United States? Union Special produces the "Finest Quality" sewing machines and parts from casting to finished product, all under one roof!
Union Special's large variety of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment is operated by people who have set an industry standard for excellence. CNC equipment such as machining centers, turning centers and grinding center as well as precision investment casting, heat treating, powder paint application and in-house assembly, provide for finished machines and parts that are second to none in quality, performance and longevity.
Union Special was recently featured on the "World's Greatest" televsion show! Watch the short video clip and see what they are doing right here in Huntley!
Products include a wide variety of sewing machines and parts for the non-apparel & hosiery industries. Bag making and closing, canvas seaming, geosynthetics, panty hose toe closing and gusset seaming, napkin and table cloth serging, carpet over-edging, and mattress tape edging, are just a few of the industries Union Special services.
Interested in learning more about the history of Union Special in Huntley? Follow this link. We hope the next time you drive by Union Special you will have greater understanding of what goes on inside this historic Huntley business! Union Special, One Union Special Plaza (on Route 47, between Borden and North streets), 847-669-5101 http://www.unionspecial.com/ |
Rohrer Corporation
 Rohrer Corporation is a packaging manufacturer that specializes in carded packaging with thermoformed plastic blister-pak and clamshell covers. Rohrer is a dynamic and well-established company that applies eco-friendly practices to all aspects of their operations. They have dedicated and knowledgeable staff with the average employee tenure at 15 years. Combine that level of experience with total pride for their products and a passion for what they do on a daily basis, and you will see why Rohrer is great at packaging!
Rohrer Corporation moved to Huntley in 2003 after gaining Village Board approval to construct a 90,000 square foot building on 8.9 acres in the Huntley Corporate Park. At that time they employed approximately 75 employees in Huntley. Today, Rohrer has 96 employees and runs 3 shifts at their Huntley plant. The company is doing well and expects to continue to grow in Huntley. Their existing site has adequate space available to provide up to a 90,000 SF building expansion in the future.
Rohrer Corporation, 13701 George Bush Court, Huntley, IL 60142
847.961.5920 http://www.rohrer.com/ |
Bowl-Hi Lanes
 Bowl Hi Lanes is family-owned and -operated and has been in business in Huntley since 1972. The 12 lane facility includes a nice sized lounge area that is a popular meeting place. Bowl-Hi has special times for open bowl, and leagues are also available for children, seniors, men, women and mixed teams. Bowling balls and accessories are sold in the pro shop. Pizza, soft pretzels and beverages can also be purchased. You won't want to miss the fun singing Karaoke with DJ and owner Donny Zielinski, on Thursday nights during May. Live bands are also featured on a regular basis.
Huntley Bowl-Hi Lanes, located at Route 47 and Algonquin Road, 847-669-5114 Visit Huntley Bowl-Hi on Facebook
~Special Event~
Bowl-Hi to Host Pinko De Mayo Benefit!
 Come FIESTA with "Team Cure or Bust" at their annual breast cancer fundraiser PINKO DE MAYO, featuring the fabulous music of Tongue n' Groove. Join the Team at Huntley Bowl-Hi Lanes on May 5th starting at 6:30 pm with a silent auction, raffles prizes, munchies, and much much more! You will definitely want to stay and listen to the music of Tongue n' Groove, taking the stage at 9:00 pm, and featuring a wide range of popular music (alternative & rock). Cover is $10/person. Cash bar available. All proceeds go to support Team Cure or Bust in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for a Cure in August 2012. For complete information, check out the Team Cure or Bust web page at http://cureorbust.com/?cat=35
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Heritage Woods of Huntley
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The Heritage Woods of Huntley assisted living community is managed by senior living provider BMA Management, Ltd., a company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families primarily through assisted living in Illinois.
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Do You Want Your Huntley Business Featured in the Spotlight? Contact Us!
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Margo Griffin
Business Retention & Expansion |
During our strategic planning process, we heard from many residents interested in learning more about our businesses. As a result, this publication was created as way for us to share information about our thriving business community. We look forward to spreading the news about your business!
If you are a business owner, please feel free to contact me with a paragraph or two about your business and I'll do my best to include you in one of our upcoming newsletters. Our publications reach thousands of local residents and businesses.
As Business Development Coordinator, one of my primary roles is to work with local businesses and to act as their liasson with Village Hall. If you own or manage a Huntley business, don't be surprised if I call on you in the near future as part of our Business Retention & Expansion program. As always, if you have questions or issues to discuss right away, I'm happy to answer your calls or emails.
Margo Griffin
Village of Huntley
Business Retention & Expansion
10987 Main Street, Huntley
847-515-5269
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When Choosing a Site for Your New Business, Think Huntley First!
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Victor Narusis
Business Recruitment |
Strategically located in suburban Chicago at the crossroads of Interstate 90 and Route 47, Huntley provides all the transportation, labor, and utility benefits of being located in the Chicago market. Combining high growth, low cost, and now full interstate access, Huntley provides a superior location for business.
Think Huntley First!
With over 7,800 residential building permits issued over the last decade, Huntley is ranked among the top five suburban Chicago communities for growth
Efficient and swift municipal approvals through fast track permitting
Contact us about locating your business in Huntley!
Victor Narusis
Village of Huntley
Business Recruitment
10987 Main Street, Huntley
vnarusis@huntley.il.us
847-515-5268
www.HuntleyFirst.com
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