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Opportunities Forum
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Greetings!
We are an optimistic bunch at the SBAC. However, even we have been surprised by the early success of our partnership with Office Depot. Many SBAC members have joined the program, placed orders and have already enjoyed significant savings.
We continue to move forward with our health insurance program and are preparing to provide you a status at our November 20th forum. Our office sharing program also grows more robust, with new participating offices in Schaumburg and Chicago. We also continue to pride ourselves on connecting and fostering business relationships between SBAC members.
If you are not a member and would like to talk with some folks that are growing their businesses through the SBAC, call me and I can provide you with as many references as you would like. Here is your SBAC update. |
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Office Depot Program Provides Competitive Advantage
 Through the power of critical mass, and with an emphasis on the quality of the businesses and professionals in our organization, the SBAC has negotiated deep discounts from Office Depot. Indeed, all SBAC members are eligible to receive discounts of between 15%-30% off the lowest retail prices Office Depot offers. If these discounts are not lower than the prices you are presently paying for office supplies, you can contact us and we will put you in touch Brian Axelrood. Brian is our Territory Development Manager and has the discretion to provide deeper discounts.
To sign up simply go to SBAC Office Supplies Discount Program and sign up! Registration only takes a minute and you will be able to start placing orders online within 24 hours.
You will also receive a Discount Membership Card in the mail within a couple of weeks of registration. Until you receive your discount card in the mail, simply contact Brian Axelrood at (630) 653-2595.
Brian will contact your preferred Office Depot location, making sure that members are able to take advantage of all the discounts available through this program.
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Two-Night Trip To Beaver Run Resort In Colorado (Airfare Included)
Join SBAC members, and Tuesday's Child supporters, for an incredible night of food, drinks & Texas Hold'em at the Hyatt in Deerfield. If the great company isn't enough to bring you out, here are just some of the prize packages you can win in the tournament:
First Place
 A two night stay in a deluxe room with a private spa at the beautiful Beaver Run Resort in Colorado. Available activities include golf, skiing, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, night life and much more. Airfare for two included. To learn more about Beaver Run Resport go to: www.BeaverRun.com.  
Second Place
Third Place
Dinner and drinks will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 13th, at the Hyatt Deerfield. Drinks will be provided for attendees all night. Enjoy appetizer selections including warm brie and spinach-artichoke dip. Dinner options include kobe beef sliders accompanied by fried onion strings and pommes frits. Participation in the tournament is $100 per player and $75 for guests.
The SBAC has reserved a block of rooms for attendees that wish to stay the night at the Hyatt Deerfield. The room rate for the night will be $89. To reserve a room ahead of time please call (888) 421-1442 and ask for the Tuesday's Child room block. Please call Blanca Campos for further information at (847) 990-7909.
 The SBAC is proud to support Tuesday's Child in this, their First Annual Texas Hold'Em Tournament and Fundraiser.
The mission of Tuesday's Child is to help parents establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with their children from the earliest stages, and to help children, especially those at risk for failure, to enter school ready to learn. This is a truly fantastic program and we are very excited to be associated with Tuesday's Child.
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Mini-Meetings
Our happy hours are a great place to meet and mingle with business owners and professionals. The SBAC also plans a number of "mini-meetings" each month. At these meetings, between five and twelve SBAC members get together for breakfast or cocktails. These smaller gatherings allow our members to relax, get to know one another and talk shop. Given their popularity, our membership committee will be increasing the number of mini-meetings scheduled each month.
Michael Cavanuagh, of Know Your Options, Inc., and Joe Demarco, of DeMarco Sciaccotta, LLP, are the co-chairs of our membership committee. SBAC members can contact us in the event that there are particular members they would like to meet or talk with at a mini-meeting. You will receive an e-mail invitation to these smaller gatherings. That e-mail will introduce everyone and give a very brief description of each members' business.
The SBAC's goal is help your business grow despite these difficult economic times. Mini-meetings are yet another arrow in our quiver. |
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Announcements
Great Holiday Savings At Winestyles
 The SBAC and Winestyles of Northbrook have joined forces for the upcoming holiday season. Winestyles will be providing SBAC members a 10% discount off anything in the store. You can save money on great wine and gift baskets for customers, clients and friends. Call Josh at Winestyles to place your orders. Winestyles will deliver in the City and the northern suburbs. You can also stop in the store and enjoy the great discounts. To learn more about WineStyles go to: http://www.winestyles.net/northbrook.
Jewish B2B Networking Joins SBAC  We would like to welcome Jewish B2B to the SBAC. As the premier Jewish networking organization in the Chicagoland area, Jewish B2B Networking is taking business and career support to a whole new level - including monthly power sessions, free professional seminars and a 24/7 online business exchange. Uniting hundreds of Jewish businesses and job seekers from the far north to the southern suburbs, connected participants are reporting an expanded professional network and actual sales directly resulting from their new contacts.
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Expands Practice  Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is pleased to annouce the expansion of its Insurance Defense Litigation Practice Group. KSN provides an aggressive resolution focused approach to the defense of personal injury lawsuits and insurance claims. In addition to its recognized expertise in community association insurance claim defense, their experienced litigators have represented clients in lawsuits involving various causes of action, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, product liability, construction negligence, construction defect, injunction and declaratory judgements, false arrest and imprisonment malicious prosecution and breach of warranty. To learn more about their insurance practice, contact Michael G. Kreibich ( mkreibich@ksnlaw.com) or Chistopher E. Ralph ( cralph@ksnlaw.com) at (847)537-0500.
Horwood Marcus & Berk On The Move
 Horwood Marcus & Berk and SBAC Member Jeffrey Bunn have moved their office location to 500 W. Madison, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60661. Now that their new office is located inside of the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Jeff would like to invite members of the SBAC that work in the building or are in the area to stop by. His direct line is (312) 606-3236.
George's What's Cooking introduces their NEW MENU! with LOWER PRICES!!
 Where can you go to get a great meal anytime in the North Shore? George's What's Cooking Family Restaurant of course! They are the talk of the town, and have always been your home away from home! Their commitment is to give you the best service and excellent food at reasonable prices. They carefully prepare each meal for you using only the freshest and finest quality ingredients. Check out our Blue Plate specials, Recession Buster, and daily specials at http://www.georgeswhatscooking.com/. Go and enjoy your next meal with them!
Evening With Best-Selling Author Dr. Tom Deans
 On the evening of Thursday, October 28th, we invite you to come spend an evening with best-selling author and award-winning speaker, Dr. Tom Deans. Tom is the author of "Every Family's Business" - the best-selling family business book of all time!
Tom's practical, proactive approach to transitioning business wealth resonates with owners of family and non-family businesses alike. He brings a refreshing and unique perspective to the conversation of business succession and wealth transfer.
The gathering will take place at The Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont, IL. We will gather at 6:00pm and Dr. Deans' presentation will begin at 6:30pm. You will receive a complimentary copy of "Every Family's Business". There will be an opportunity to visit with Tom at the conclusion of his formal presentation.
To RSVP contact Patty Osomo at posomo@wpcbs.com or at (847) 965-4424 ext. 334 by October 20th.
DeMarco Sciaccotta Joining With Dunleavy & Company
 DeMarco Sciaccotta, LLP, an SBAC member and full service CPA firm, is pleased to announce that they will be joining forces with Dunleavy & Company, P.C.
Dunleavy & Company, P.C. is a boutique CPA practice that focuses directly on securities firms that have specialized accounting practices and regulatory reporting requirements. Since 1982, Dunleavy & Company has concentrated on those specialized needs and have assisted many clients efforts in satisfying the myriad of reporting requirements mandated by both taxing and securities regulatory agencies.
Dunleavy & Company has a national client base ranging from smaller securities firms of one to three individuals, to larger clearing houses and/or managers of millions of invested funds. Their securities experience of more than 50 years will be extremely valuable to DeMarco Sciaccotta, LLP in servicing this niche market.
Please contact Joe DeMarco, partner and SBAC board member, with any questions on how DeMarco Sciaccotta, LLP could assist with your business. His direct number is (847) 912-2523 or email at jd@dscpagroup.com.
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All the best,
Elliot Richardson
Small Business Advocacy Council |
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