Networking Extravaganza
Biz 6 Plus Networking Extravaganza and Taste With the Arlington Heights, Barrington Area, Buffalo Grove Area, Des Plaines, Glencoe, Grayslake, Greater Lincolnshire, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Northfield, Palatine Area, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Wheeling/ Prospect Heights Area Chambers of Commerce Wednesday, April 28, 2010
4:00-7:00 p.m.
The Meadows Club2950 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows RSVP and Payment Due by 5pm Tuesday, April 20 Member Pre-registration Fee: $10 Non-member, Member after April 20, Walk-ins: $20 Register Online |
Don't forget to take advantage of the special Chamber members only discount program on office supplies from Office Depot. When you contact their representative, Don Kanak at 847-224-4693 you will receive up to 45% discount on Office Depot retail prices. Put 196 key items on your "Best Buy List". |
Featured Article
NEW Jobs Bill Legislation (H.R. 2847)
Employers that have hired qualified unemployed workers beginning on February 3, 2010, will not be required to remit the employer share of the Social Security tax (6.2 %) for those individuals while they are employed for 2010. The employer is still required to withhold and remit the employee's share of the Social Security tax and both the employer and employee shares of the Medicare tax.
In addition, employers that retain such employees for 52 weeks may be eligible for an additional $1,000 credit off corporate taxes.
As a result of this change, the Internal Revenue service will be issuing a new 941 return to be used for the second quarter of 2010. Any first quarter credit amounts will be treated as a 941 payment and will be claimed on the form 941 in the second quarter.
For more information about this biil, contact your tax or accounting advisor.
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If you have young professionals as employees, we'd like to hear from you. We are organizing a group targeting 21-40 year old professionals with neighboring chambers. Call our office and we will tell you where the next meeting is. 847-398-6616.
Bob Chinn's April 7th at 5:30pm. | |
| Greetings!
It is always at this time of year that hope springs eternal. Whether you're a die-hard Cubs fan or a tried and true White Sox fan, you have high hopes for your team.
Small business owners usually feel the same way about their business when first starting out. However, at some point reality sets in and challenges present themselves. Similar to the ace of the pitching staff hurting his arm or the highly-paid All-Star who goes into a batting slump, we often face challenges that we didn't anticipate in our own "spring training."
The best teams have prepared for the worst. Other players pick up the slack and help to carry the team until their star heals. Or the manager creatively finds a way to make the most of the team he has been given. What was learned in spring training becomes even more important at these times.
Many businesses are facing challenges like these now. The economy has caused many businesses to simultaneously go back to the basics while also finding ways to become more creative.
So this is a reminder to Chamber members.
Get back to basics! Your dues are paid. Are you taking full advantage of the benefits the Chamber offers?
To find out, attend one of our monthly orientation meetings-always held on the third Friday of the month at the Chamber office. You do not need to be a new member to find out how to take full advantage of the benefits and opportunities to promote your business.
And get creative! Reserve a table for the Downtown Block Party and make it memorable. Use the 5K Run in the fall for teambuilding. Reward that favorite client by asking them to join your golf outing foursome.
Like an effective coach, we take a great deal of joy out of seeing our players (our members) succeed.
Allow us to help make you champions.
Michael Putz
CFO HarneTech LLC
Chairman of the Board 2010 |
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Welcome to the following new members:
NEW MEMBERS:
David J.E. Roe Attorney Xitrium Laboratories Inc. Level Industries, Inc
800 W. Central Rd, Suite 106 1200 E. Business Center Dr. 123 N. Stratton Lane
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Mount Prospect,IL 60056 Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-574-0500 773-268-5800 847-296-3780
Alden Health & Rehab Center Jersey Mike's Subs BFF Personal Training
1221 E. Golf Road 106 E. Kensington Rd. 1084 S. Second Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016 Mount Prosapect, IL 60056 Des Plaines, IL 60056
847-768-1300 847-253-3900 847-987-2216 |
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Let's Play TWO
2010 Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
Wednesday May 19, 2010
Registration: 11:30am - Rob Roy Golf Course
Thursday, September 23 , 2010
Registration: 10:00am - Mt. Prospect Golf Course
Plans are underway for our 2010 Golf Classic. Since we almost sold out Sponsorships last year, we wanted to be certain everyone had an equal opportunity to participate. Sponsorship and Golf reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Mount Prospect Celebrates National Engineer Week with Visit from Mount Prospect Firefighter/Paramedic
ITT Technical Institute in Mount Prospect would like to express sincere appreciation to Mount Prospect Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Christianson for his presentation during National Engineer Week. This year, the school celebrated National Engineer Week with the theme: "Engineer Your Life." As one of the highlights of the week, Christianson discussed and demonstrated how technology helps fight fires. Shelby Krzyzak, ITT Tech's Dean of Academic Affairs, comments, "We truly appreciate Kevin's sharing his knowledge about fire safety with our students, faculty and staff. We very much enjoyed seeing and learning about the remarkable advances in firefighting technology. Everyone who attended Kevin's presentation felt inspired by his passion and enthusiasm for science, safety and health. Our thanks go to Kevin and to the Mount Prospect Fire Department for this outstanding visit."
NOTE: Last month's article CLARIFICATION supplied by ITT: Since 1999, the Purple Math domain name has been owned by Elizabeth Stapel. Ms. Stapel is reported to be the principle developer of the site.
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Mount Prospect Child Care After Hours
Each year MP Child Care celebrates "The Week of the Young Child" as part of their outreach to our business community. They host an annual after-hours for all Chamber members and downtown merchants, and other interested community members. This year their event takes place April 15, 2010 from 5:00 P.M...-7P.M.or later, with Mr. Jeff Scanlan, "America's Sports Magician, featured entertainer. (See additional information below). The location is Mount Prospect Child Care Center, 406-408 East Northwest Highway. Come celebrate with us, and embrace the philosophy of learning through play-play with a purpose. Enjoy some lively and family-friendly conversations as well as having numerous opportunities to network. Mr. Michael will give you a tour of their early childhood center while he explains how "Children play to learn-Adults learn to play." For additional information about the "The Week of the Young Child" and other exciting center events, please visit their website at:
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NEW ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Website ads for 1 year, starting at $695.
Your ad on the busiest pages of our Website!  We will design an ad based on your information and email the proof to you for review. Your company name or logo must be placed on your ad. This ad will be placed on the category page and sub- category page of your choice. You will also receive priority positioning in that category so your listing will always come up on top. Rates are for members only in good standing with the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Call Jim and ask for a personal demonstartion of how this website ad can work for you. Call 847-398-6616.
TV screen on Main St. We will help you create power point advertising for our TV in the window on Main Street. This window is passed by 22,000 cars per day according to IDOT. Many of those cars are stopped by trains in downtown Mount Prospect so that they are a captive audience for your ads. In addition over 5,000 commuters use the trains daily and many walk past our windows. Your message will be rotated with only 15 other messages and will be running for 24 hours each day for a full month. You can choose 3 slides at 10 seconds each for $35 per month or one 30 second video at $70 per month. You supply the copy or video and we'll upload to our system. Call 847-398-6616 and place your ad today. | |
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