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Business Expo
Networking @ Nite
WIBAF
Chamber Golf Outing
Coupon Craze
Ribbon Cuttings
Chamber Community Guide
Tips From Our Ambassadors
Thank You to
Business Briefs
Platinum Sponsors
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Welcome New Members

 

Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.

(Mariano's Fresh Market)

Regina Kuijper

P.O. Box 473, MS-2050

Milwaukee, WI 53201

(414) 231-5804

www.marianosfreshmarket.com

Shop well, eat well, live well.

 

Baseline21, LLC

Danielle Griebel

742 E. Kensington Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(847) 750-1530

www.baseline21.com

Internet marketing, web,

social media, seo, ppc, email.

 

Lipschultz Levin & Gray LLC

Jennifer Albert

425 Huehl Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 205-5438

www.thethinkers.com

Certified Public Accountants. 

 

Chicago Rush Arena Football

Steve Brauer

2340 S. River Rd. #402

Des Plaines, IL 60018

(847) 787-4946

arenarush.com

Arena football team playing

at the Allstate Arena.

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March 2012

Biz 6 REGIONAL BUSINESS EXPO & RESTAURANT SHOWCASE

 

 


Join the Biz 6 Plus and other local chambers at one of the areas largest networking events! Network with area professionals and exhibitors, build business leads and enjoy tastings from restaurant exhibitors.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
4:00-7:00 p.m.
The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows
(2950 Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL)

Exhibit, Attend and Network!

Register  

Multi-Chamber Networking @ Nite 


Join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Schaumburg Business Associations for a Multi-Chamber Networking @ Nite at Waist Up Imprinted Sportswear.

 

Thursday, March 29, 2012

5:00- 7:00 p.m.

Waist Up Imprinted Sportswear

(422 S. Vermont)

 

Enjoy food provided by Culver's of Palatine, entertainment and raffles, while you network!

 

RSVP

WIBAF
Women In Business Advisory Forum

 

 

 

Join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's Women's Networking Group (WIBAF) on Tuesday, March 13 at Signature Sweets (220 N. Smith Street, across the parking lot from Durty Nellies, next to the parking garage) from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Our topic will be "How to Create a Bond with Your Prospects and Customers." You don't want to miss this valuable presentation! Contact Vera Fitzgerald at (847) 991-9393). Come join us!

 

golf

2012 Chamber Golf Outing
REGISTER TODAY AND JOIN THE FUN!

 

Join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Palatine Hills Golf Course. If you are interested in sponsoring, golfing or volunteering, contact the Chamber office or register below.

 

Registration forms 

coupon craze

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 350 copies of any coupon to the chamber office by Tuesday, March 6, 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. Call the Chamber office if you are interested!

Ribbon Cuttings 

 

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce
celebrated two Ribbon Cuttings last month!
 

  

  

 


Sports clips

  

  

SportClips 1-yr Anniversay  

1590 N. Rand Rd.   

Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 485-8451  

 

 

 

 

 

 

From left: Gayle Cohen-DeMarco, Owner, SportClips; Palatine Chamber Director Mindy Phillips; Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz; Peter DeMarco, Owner, SportClips; Ashly Ranallo, Manager, SportClips; Ted Czechorski, Herbalife; Membership Sales Consultant Cheryl Gosiewski, Palatine Chamber; Mary Deruz, That's a Wrap. Front: Scruffy the Dog.  

 

 

Dakota Security 

 

 

Dakota Security Systems Inc.
414 S. Vermont Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 358-5200






From left: Patrick Woods, Dakota Security; Cheryl Gosiewski, Palatine Aea Chamber of Commerce; Sara Calenberg, Dakota Security; Mark Barbera, Dakota Security; and Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz.

2012-2013 Palatine Chamber Community Guide
and Membership Directory

 

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the 2012-2013 Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Membership Directory. Would you like to market your business, products and services to every single-family residence and Chamber business in Palatine? The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Daily Herald to produce their 2012-2013 Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide and Membership Directory. If you are interested in advertising in our directory, please contact Barb Jakomin for more information.

Tips from the Chamber Ambassadors


Follow Up is Critical to Success! Save time - a simple system is the key! Reach out and touch a new contact and create a huge payback! Save an email template, create a short phone script or have an offer you can send in a few short minutes. Research shows 49% of all prospects go undeveloped.

Thank youThank You to . . .

  

Positive Strokes Art School & Gallery, Cookie Cards and MB Financial Bank for hosting our February Networking @ Nite events.       

megaphoneBusiness Briefs

 

Palatine based Journeys from PADS to HOPE serves individuals and families in north and northwest suburban Cook County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Throughout the month of March, several Downtown Palatine Merchants have banded together for a Drive for HOPE to assist with the needs of the clients of Journeys. Donations can be dropped off during the month of March at Foxglove Cottage located at 19 North Brockway, Cookie Cards located at 10 North Bothwell, Chandelier Boutique located at 17 West Wilson, Harrington Manor located at 16 South Bothwell or Areté Salon & Spa located at 9 North Bothwell. Volunteers from Journeys will also march in the 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick's Day parade and collect donations along the route. Additional information on the participating retailers.   

  

The Palatine Police & Fire Benevolent Association, with the support of Palatine Jaycees, are hosting the Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off between the Fire and Police Departments to be held on Sunday, March 11th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Durty Nellies at 180 N. Smith Street in downtown Palatine. Jaycees website    

  

Bring your whole family to celebrate Easter with Food & Fun at Twin Lakes on Sunday, April 8, 2012! Seating times are 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious brunch and remember, there's no clean up! Let us cater to you and your family on this special day! Space is limited, so make your reservations today! Salt Creek website 847-934-6050 x204

 

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 on their website. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact Carrie or call her at 847-485-3087 for more information.

  

Palatine's Gators Wing Shack took first place at the 2012 Chicago WingFest. The festival was held Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Bailey Auditorium on Washington Street in Chicago. Gators was named 'Best of the Fest' and also awarded a first place for its original buffalo wings. Gators Wing Shack, which is owned by Buffalo Grove resident Neil Jolcover and his brother in-law David Weiss, has dominated the Wingfest over the years. Gators has won 13 first place awards and five second place awards. Gators has been named 'Best of the Fest' a record three times.   

  

Palatine Ben & Jerry's is excited to announce the launch of Ben & Jerry's Greek Frozen Yogurt.  Our new Greek Frozen Yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular frozen yogurt. It is more nutritious, higher in protein and calcium and lower in fat and calories than regular frozen yogurt or ice cream. Our new Greek Frozen Yogurt comes in four new flavors: Vanilla, Blueberry Vanilla Graham, Banana Peanut Butter and Raspberry Fudge Chunk. Stop by our store to try a scoop or two today.  Mention that you are a Palatine Chamber member and you'll receive $1 off your order.  Ben & Jerry's, 807 N. Quentin Road (corner of Quentin and Northwest Hwy.), Palatine (847) 359-7474 or visit our website

 

Join the Chicago Rush at the Allstate Arena as they kick off the 2012 season!  Opening Night is on Saturday, March 10 at 7PM. Please call the Rush office at 855.787.4946 for special savings on tickets. Stay updated on the Rush by following us on Facebook and Twitter this season!

 

Knupper Nursery is having a Spring Flower Show on March 24, 2012 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Come celebrate the start of what will be a great year for gardening at Knupper Nursery in Palatine. Meet over 30 exhibitors, attend free seminars and register to win one of many door prizes. This all day event is a wonderful way to start the season and see what is new in gardening. For more information contact Knupper Nursery, 1801 N Rand Rd, Palatine 847-359-1080.
chaching
 
Chamber Cha-Ching!
Do you want to earn $50? The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is offering $50 Chamber "Cha-Ching" certificates to any member who refers a business that joins the Chamber. But wait, it gets even better! You are eligible for the reward for each member you refer up to $250.
 
The certificates will be issued on a monthly basis and can be used toward almost any Chamber function from events to membership! Contact the Chamber office (847-359-7200) for more details.