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Welcome New Members
Schroeder and McGuire LLC
Carolyn McGuire
134 W. Slade St.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 496-5930
www.schroeder-mcquire.com
Full service law firm civil practice.
United Bank Card
Wayne Herr
2467 Hartfield Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
(312) 869-1147
www.ineedubc.net
Merchant credit card processing.
ProActive Behavioral Services
Sandy Eder MA, LCPC
1644 Colonial Parkway
Inverness, IL 60067
(847) 776-4500
www.pbsdoctors.com
Comprehensive psychiatric &
psychological care.
State Representative
Tom Morrison
Sarah Murphy
117 E. Palatine Rd. Suite 106
Palatine, IL 60067
(224) 210-6959
State of Illinois district office.
Alley 64
Jeremy Casiello
2001 N. Rand Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 934-6408
www.alley64.com
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Breakfast with Cook County Board
President Toni Preckwinkle
Join the Biz 6 Plus Chambers as we host Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for a breakfast program on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at The Cotillion Banquets. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the breakfast program will begin at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $20 for Chamber members/$50 non-members. Space is limited! Registration is required by Wednesday Friday, February 3rd.
Register
Sponsors:
 
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Networking @ Nite
Positive Strokes Art School & Gallery and Cookie Cards, Inc.
Join Positive Strokes Art School & Gallery in their new location along with Cookie Cards, Inc. for a fun evening involving two hands-on activities and networking with our great Chamber Members.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Positive Strokes Art School & Gallery
(125 W. Colfax St., Palatine)
Wine, hors d'oeuvres and cookies will be served.
Register
MB Financial Bank
Join MB Financial Bank for a Networking @ Nite to build relationships and business contacts.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
MB Financial Bank
(2251 Plum Grove Rd., Palatine)
Register
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Women In Business Advisory Forum
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Buehler YMCA 12:00 p.m. (1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine) Join us and Be Heart Healthy on Valentines Day!
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Ribbon Cuttings
Join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce
for two Ribbon Cutting Celebrations this Month!
Sport Clips
Friday, February 10, 2012
10:00 a.m.
(1590 N. Rand Rd., Palatine)
Alley 64 Bar & Grille
(Next to City Limits Harley Davidson)
Friday, February 17, 2012
6:00 p.m.
(2001 N. Rand Rd., Palatine)
 BMO Harris Bank
50 N. Brockway St. Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1070
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| Young Professionals Networking Event
Enjoy an evening of networking with young professionals from area businesses.
The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is aiding in the planning of this inaugural event, hosted by the Harper College Educational Foundation and Presenting Sponsor BMO Harris Bank, will feature guest speaker Nicole Crimaldi, networking specialist and founder of MCG Media, Inc. and image consultant Tamika Martell-Price, founder of A-Line Chicago: Wardrobe Coaching & Personal Shopping. Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College. $10, light appetizers and refreshments will be served. Register by February 15 for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Chicago Prime Steakhouse.
Register Today! Thank you to Presenting Sponsor:
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2012 Chamber Golf Outing
SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN THE FUN!
We have already begun the planning for the 2012 Golf Outing that will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Palatine Hills Golf Course. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, please join us at our first committee meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber office. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Email Mindy at the Chamber office for more information.
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Coupon Craze at the
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is having another Coupon Craze that will give our members an opportunity to promote their business to consumers in Palatine. All you need to do is R.S.V.P. to the Chamber and drop off 300 copies of any coupon to the chamber office by Monday, March 5, 2012 and we will include your coupon in a goody bag that will be passed out to residents along the parade route at the St. Patrick's Day Parade taking place on Saturday, March 17th in Palatine. This is a great way to promote your business to the community! We are also looking for members who would like to walk with us and help pass out the bags to residents waiting for the parade to start. Call the Chamber office if you are interested! |
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2012 Fall Event
Plans for the 2012 Fall Event are beginning. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Liz Noe or Mindy at the Chamber office. Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Noon in the Chamber Office. We need your unique and creative energy!
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It's Renewal Time Again--Don't Let Your Membership Expire!
Reap the Benefits of your Chamber Membership Investment! Renew your membership now to ensure your listing in the 2012 Community Guide. A valuable benefit of Chamber membership is your listing in the annual Community Guide & Membership Directory. The process of putting this guide together takes several months, therefore it is important to renew now. Don't wait! Invoices were sent on November 2, 2011. Please call the office if you did not receive your invoice or if you have any billing questions.
A study done by the Shapiro Group revealed that "consumers who are told that a business is a Chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its reputation. The study also found that consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of a local Chamber.
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important- Update Your Contact Information on our website!
Update your contact information today by logging onto the Chamber Website with your designated login/password. This is very important, as it is the only way you can ensure that your listing is printed correctly in our 2012 Community Guide! If you have misplaced your login/password, please contact us.
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Tips from the Chamber Ambassadors
Networking at Night is a great forum to talk to others about your business. Use it to set follow-up contacts (over coffee etc.) to begin to strengthen your relationship.
The next opportunity is: Tuesday, February 7th at Positive Strokes Art School and Gallery, 125 W. Colfax, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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 Thank You to . . .
The Exercise Coach for hosting our January Networking @ Nite event.
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 Business Briefs
The Palatine Board of Health and the Palatine Medical Reserve Corps are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street in Meeting Room C. The blood drive will be conducted by LifeSource, Chicagoland's Blood Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact LifeSource at (877) 543-3768 or visit our website. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome.
Vickie Bowman invites you to a seminar on Exit Planning for Business Owners, provided by The Principal Financial Group. This seminar will cover: Setting priorities, Determining the value for planning purposes, The selling process, Estate/Wealth transfer planning Thursday, February 16, 2011 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pilot Pete's at Schaumburg Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL. Please RSVP by February 13th to Vickie or for more information contact Vickie at 630-874-6776 or 847-359-3796. We hope you can join us, and look forward to seeing you on February 16th!
Join us for "A Killer Night: Murder, Mayhem and Mystery, Palatine Township Senior Center's annual Gala on February 18th at The Cotillion from 6:00-11:30. You don't want to miss the murder mystery skit, mock jail, flapper costumes and 1920's theme! There are over 100 silent auction items and 8-10 live auction items as well as a raffle. There is no prohibition at this event-open bar all night, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dancing and live band make this a fantastic evening. The proceeds go to raising money for the older adults of the Palatine Township. For more information contact Julie Selof at 847-991-1112 or visit www.ptscc.org.
ChicagoMicro will be hosting a Business Networking event on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at their location 21 South Evergreen, 2nd Floor, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Register here!
Journeys from PADS TO HOPE will host Concert for HOPE on Saturday, March 31st at the Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills. Guests will enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the world famous "Place de la Musique" at the Sanfilippo Estate that includes magnificent collections of beautifully restored antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, and art glass. The concert features the world's largest restored 8,000 pipe Wurlitzer theater organ and an open house touring of the residence. In addition to the tour and concert, guests will participate in an exciting raffle comprised of high-end items. Visit our website to register.
It's time to clean out your birdhouses and feeders, so bring them in to Knupper Nursery in Palatine and support a worthy cause. Volunteers from the Stillman Nature Center of Barrington will be at Knupper's to hand wash your feeders and birdhouses on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Your donation to the Stillman Nature Center will be greatly appreciated. Director Mark Spreyer will bring in one of his favorite raptor friends, an owl. Hoo knows, you might even learn something new about owls while you wait. For more info. call Knupper Nursery 1801 N Rand, Palatine. 847-359-1080.
Save the Date! The Bridge Youth and Family Serivces Gala, A Night at "Place de la Musique" will be on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Sanfilippo Estate. Get your tickets early, as the event is expected to sell out. Tickets are available now at our website. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact Carrie by email or at or 847-485-3087 for more information.
Matthew Sheahin, a partner at Lavelle Law, Ltd. in Palatine, has been selected for inclusion on the 2012 Super Lawyer list by Super Lawyer magazine and website. Sheahin is the first attorney from the firm to receive this prestigious recognition.
That's a Wrap Creations, Inc. was selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards™ 2012 for Favors and GIfts! The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, That's a Wrap Creations, Inc. was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients. Congratulations goes out to Mary Deruz and That's a Wrap Creations, Inc!
The 2nd Annual 'Paint the Town Green' event will be held in Palatine on Saturday, March 17. The highlight of the day will consist of a parade at 11:00 AM in downtown Palatine, an Irish Market from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and numerous other activities throughout the Village. Applications for entry in the parade are being accepted through January 31. Notification of acceptance into the parade will be sent by February 20. The parade begins at the corner of Wood and Oak Streets in downtown Palatine and continues west to Brockway and south to Wilson. For more information and parade application, please visit our website or email us.
Signature Sweets has sweets for your sweetie. We have delicious flavored popcorn, Valentine candy arrangements and gift baskets. Visit our website or our store at 220 N. Smith, Palatine (next to train parking garage). Don't forget your Sweetie for Valentine's Day! Visit our website. |
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