Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
The Business Leader
March 2011

Thank you to our Premier Members:

 

Arc Disposal      Caremark

Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook

Emeritus Mt. Prospect     Lechner & Sons

Keefer's Pharmacy     MetLife      Nicor  

Schumacher Electric

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

 

Thank you to our Chairman's Circle Members:

American Chartered Bank                  Harris Bank

MB Financial Bank                              Servpro of Mt. Prospect
 
From the Chairman of the Board:

It's been a busy month as the Governmental Affairs Committee traveled down to Springfield and back to gather the most up-to-date information as Jim and Dawn continue to work on your behalf to keep you informed of the governmental issues facing businesses today.
  
Then, just a "tiny bit" of snow arrived, and under the leadership of Glen Andler, the entire Public Works Department cleared streets and removed snow.  It was business as usual.  Glen, the Chamber thanks you for all of your contributions over the years from the many special events to blizzards and everything in between.  We wish you well in your retirement this April 15!
  
Writing this article really has me working up quite the appetite with so many choices to choose from.
What do you feel like eating? Click here for some suggestions:
  
Have you done your 3/50 Project? As part of the 3/50 Project just this past month, I had lunch at a local restaurant, visited a local dentist and a local eye doctor. Now I just need to find a local doctor with specialization in hearing.  My wife welcomes any recommendations.
  
The February After-Hours hosted by The Eye SIte at 1717 W. Golf Road was very nice and we thank them for hosting this networking event.
  
All businesses are invited to come on out to our March After-Hours:
MB Financial Bank at 15 E. Prospect Avenue on Thursday, March 24 (note date change) 5-7 p.m.
  
In closing, I'd like to share what others have to say about being a part of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, and I welcome hearing from you (to be published in a future newsletter!)
  
"Being in the Mount Prospect Chamber has been a great tool to have as part of our marketing bag.  It's not the only tool but ihas been a great source to get to meet and know the people who make up the businesses in our community.  They bring the neighborhood aspect to the Village and I enjoy being one of the neighbors where I work and live."
                                           Thank you Chamber Staff Members,
                                           Dan Novak, Novak & Parker Home Appliance
  
  
Sincerely,
  
Richard Sassan, CPA
President, B & E Accounting Services, Inc.
                    

Welcome

2011 New Members 

 

JANUARY

Heil Insurance Company

Holiday Inn Mount Prospect

Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care

 

FEBRUARY

Frisbie Senior Center

River 595 Apartments

The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan, Ltd.

RV Enterprises, Ltd.

P & J Chicago, Inc.

Servpro of Mt. Prospect

Enthalpy Technologies

Law Offices of Kathleen Meersman Murphy, LLC 

March Events

 

Mar 4 -   New member orientation, Chamber office - Noon

Mar 8 -   River 595 Apartments Open House

Mar 10 - Board Meeting, MPPL - 7:30 a.m.

Mar 15 - Communications Committee, MPPL - Noon

Mar 18 - YPN "Coffee Talk", Caribou  - 7:30 a.m.

Mar 23 - Women in Business WBBS, MPPL - Noon

Mar 24 - MEGA CONNECT SEE BELOW***

Mar 24 - After Hours MB Financial (note date change)

                15 E. Prospect Ave, 5-7 p.m.

Mar 24 - YPN After Hours

                Club Casa Cafe 5-7 p.m.

Mar 29 - Ambassadors Meeting, Chamber office 4:00 p.m.

March Mega Connect and

April Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase

Two very different yet fantastic opportunities for networking

 

The March Mega Connect is a Multi-Chamber Networking Lunch on Thursday, March 24 at Crowne Plaza Chicago on Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook. Fifteen area Chambers will be present to expand your reach and resources. Registration is $25, contact our office today!

 

The April Regional Business Expo & Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Meadows Club on Golf Road in Rolling Meadows. This event provides a variety of sponsorship and/or exhibit options.  If this is for you, get to the website and register today!

2011 Board of Directors

Richard Sassan, Chairman
B & E Accounting
Rick Bowman, Chairman-Elect 
Ravenswood  Bank
Michael Davey, Vice Chairman
Mt. Prospect Child Care Center
Michael Putz, Past Chairman
Energy Veterans
Andrew J. Devery, Treasurer
AJ Devery Associates
Marcin Bos
MB Financial Bank
Marty Bank
Integrity Payroll Solutions
Dr. John Carleton
Innate Concepts Chiropractic
Susan Dozier
American Chartered Bank
John Eilering
Mount Prospect State Bank
Cliff Higley
U Keep Us In Stitches
Robert Koren
Northwest Community Hospital
Leah Richter
Richterworks Web Design
Mitch Roston
Roscor Corporation
M. Stacia Skinner
Creative Training Solutions, Ltd.

Associate Directors
Sharon Anderson
Mt. Prospect Park District
Elaine Aumiller
Supt.School District 57
Ted Kasch
Illinois WorkNet Center
Michael Field
Dist. 214 Community Education
Marilyn Genther
Mount Prospect Public Library
Michael Janonis
Village of Mount Prospect
Vance Violante
River Trails Park District
 

Chamber Reminders:

  • Info/Inserts for April/May paper newsletter due 3/15
  • Mega Connect registration due 3/16
  • Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase registration due 3/31
  • Mark your calendars....don't miss our After Hours Events!