Chamber Happenings for September 12, 2012

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

September 12, 2012

$300 End of Year Special!

Purchase the Complete Website Sponsorship package for only $300 for October through December. Contact the Chamber office for details. This is a special, limited time offer. Only 15 packages available.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Business Connections Breakfast - September 27, 7:30 - 9 am, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how to market your business more effectively and increase your return from membership in the Chamber, while enjoying breakfast and connecting with local business owners. Sponsored by the District 95 Educational Foundation. RSVP

Business After Hours - October 9, 5 - 7 pm, Hosted by the Lake Zurich Costco, 680 S. Rand Road. Enjoy great food, drinks and give-a-ways while connecting with many fellow business owners. Win a chance to be listed on this weekly email newsletter.

Annual Firefighters Chili Cook-Off BAH - October 25, 5 - 7 pm, Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Station #1, 321 Buesching Rd. Enjoy connecting with local business owners and community leaders while sampling and judging the Chili entries by local Firefighters. MORE

SAVE THE DATE! - 2013 EVENING OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET - Saturday, January 26, 2013 @ Concorde Banquets. Nominate a deserving business or individual for one of the prestigious 2012 Excellence Awards. CLICK HERE for a nomination form.

Job Opening

The Lake Zurich Area Chamber is seeking a qualified individual to serve as it's Manager of Member Relations.

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Qualified individuals must be familiar with the Chamber and Communities the Chamber serves. Computer knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks helpful.

Contact Executive Director, Dale Perrin for additional information or to apply. Applications & Resumes accepted until September 14.

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Sept. 14 Enrollment Deadline

The 2012-13 Academy begins October 3, 2012. Enrollment applications are due September 14. Enrollment is open to all students in grades 6 - 12, from any school in the area. Classes will be held at the Lake Zurich High School on Wednesdays from 4 - 6:30 pm.

Instructors, Mentors, Guest Speakers, Investor Panel Members, Field Trip Hosts, Business Plan Reviewers, and more are needed. Contact Dale Perrin for details or to volunteer.

CLICK HERE for more info and an enrollment application. Please forward to all students you think might be interested.

Start as a Student. End as a CEO of Your Own Company

Member Events & News

Multi-Chamber Mixer - September 12, 5 - 8 pm, @ Marquardt of Barrington, 1421 S. Barrington Rd. Take a walk down memory lane as they reflect and celebrate 5 Decades with Buick while enjoying hours d'oeuvres, dessert bar, drinks, prizes and networking. No RSVP required.

LEGS - Largest Elegant Garage Sale - September 15, 9 am - 1:30 pm @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods. $15 per table. Registration deadline is Sept 10. MORE

ARTumn Harvest Art Festival - Sept 15-16 @ Deer Park Town Center. Enjoy handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans, interactive kids art area an live entertainment at this inaugural fun event for the entire family. MORE

Flames Football Fundraiser - September 15, 9 am - 9 pm @ Couture Cupcake Cafe & Gelato Bar. 10% of all purchases will be donated to the Flames Football Organization. Help support our local youth football league while enjoying delicious treats, MORE

Past & Present - September 18, 11:30 am @ Silverado Senior Living, 555 America Ct., Lake Zurich. Enjoy lunch while hearing a fascinating presentation that uncovers the history of Lake Zurich by the Ela Historical Society. RSVP required by calling 847-307-6990.

Lunch & Learn: What is Your Body Saying? - September 21, 12 - 1:30 pm @ Ela Area Public Library. Your body language speaks volumes without ever having to say a word. Learn what your body is telling others. Presented by Beverly Chana of Professional Career Services. Lunch included. RSVP Required. MORE

38th Annual Art In The Barn - September 22-23, @ Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington. The most unique and finest art festival in the Chicago area with 185 juried artists. Live music, food and children's activates. MORE

34th Annual Alpine Races - September 23. Race starts in Lake Zurich's Paulus Park. Join the Alpine Runners for their annual Half Marathon / 5K Run Walk / Youth Mile / Kids Races. MORE

Re-Grand Opening - September 26, 5 - 8 pm @ Brunswick Zone Bowling Center, 21080 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Help celebrate their re-grand opening and enjoy their complete renovation of their lanes, meeting room and lounge. Open and free to all to attend. MORE

Midtown 5K Run & Walk - September 29, 8:30 am. Run & Walk through Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in this annual event organized by Midtown Athletic Club, to benefit the Bears Care organization. MORE

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Event - September 30 @ Heritage Oaks Park, Hawthorn Woods. Presented by the School District 95 Educational Foundation. Proceeds to benefit Smart Schools / Bright Futures MORE

Prosperity Project

Check out the new IL Prosperity Project page on the Chamber's website. This new page is provided by the IL Chamber to all businesses in the state. Stay informed of legislative issues. Contact elected officials based on your address. Take action on important issues. MORE