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Announcements
SBAC Office Depot Discount Of The Week - Save On Paper And Toner
This week members of the SBAC who have enrolled in the Office Depot Office Supplies Discount Program can purchase five reem case of paper (Item #309-996) for $13.99 and also get an additional 10% off any printer toner. Please e-mail Brian Axelrood at brian.axelrood@officedepot.com to receive your full discount on this promotion.
SBAC First Monthly Bowling Night Starting February 22nd
SBAC is excited to announce we will be holding a monthly Bowling Night at The Alley in Highwood! Come join SBAC members at this great location for a night of bowling, networking and cocktails. There will be great drink specials and $5.00 games of bowling. The best bowler each month will take possession of the SBAC trophy until we meet again.
First bowling night will be February 22nd from 7-9pm! For more details, contact Blanca Campos at Blanca@SBACIL.org.
Keep the Beat Wellness, Inc. Offers SBAC Members 20% Off On Membership And Personal Training
Keep the Beat Wellness, Inc., located in Northbrook, IL, would like to offer SBAC members a 20% discount on membership and personal training. Keep the Beat Wellness, Inc. is a wellness/fitness center that was developed to help clients reach the next level of fitness and general well-being. Each client will be assessed, physician will be notified, and a program will be designed for each client no matter what fitness level they are at.
To learn more go to KeepTheBeatWellness.com or contact owner Stuart Thilmany at (847) 559-1992 or at ktbwellness@gmail.com.
One Month Of Free Rent At Business Network Center for SBAC Members
The Business Network Center would like to offer one free month's rent to any SBAC member who signs with us for 6 months. Business Network Center offers hi-tech, executive offices and suites at low, reasonable prices, with no set-up costs and flexible lease term arrangements.
To learn more please call Marie Platowski at 847-441-4111 or go to http://www.biznetworkcenter.com/.
Free QuickBooks Seminar On March 8th
North Shore Community Bank & Trust presents a free QuickBooks Seminar taking place on March 8th at Now We're Cookin'. The event will take place from 8 - 10 am at 1601 Payne St., Evanston, IL.
To RSVP contact Laura Gartner at (847) 853-2145 or at lgartner@nscbank.com. Seating is limited so the deadline to RSVP by is March 4th.
SBAC Names Auxiliary Board
President - Patrick McGinnis has worked for several years in the Chicago legal field and is currently a Paralegal for the Wirbicki Law Group. Patrick hopes to promote the growth of the Small Business Advocacy Council with younger professionals and establish strong relationships between them and our more experienced members. He will be attending law school in the fall.
Vice President, Events - Ben Smith is the Director of Business Development at Business Appraisal Services, LLC in Naperville. As the "senior" member of the Auxillary Board, Ben is interested in bridging the gap between the SBAC's young professionals and the rest of the SBAC. BAS performs independent valuations of shares of stock and other equities in all types of business entities (C-corporations, S-corporations, private partnerships & LLCs, public and private companies, etc). BAS also provides financial consulting services regarding the formation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and provides on-going valuations services related to ESOPs.
Vice President, Membership - Brian Raterman is an Attorney with Solutions First Legal Services, P.C., an Illinois law and mediation firm specializing in divorce, family and small or closely held business legal matters. Solutions First, P.C. assists its divorce and business clients explore the law creatively, integrating mediation techniques when appropriate, and emphasizing aggressive courtroom strategies when they best serve the client's needs. Brian is both excited and honored to be a member of the Auxiliary Board. He believes he can serve as a liaison between young professional members and the professionally established membership of the SBAC. As a member of this Board, Brian will work diligently to market the SBAC to young professionals throughout Chicagoland with the goal of growing its membership.
Treasurer - Kevin Keeley is a new attorney working per diem for law firms in the Chicago-land area. Kevin focuses his practice on Civil Litigation. He also volunteers his time for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Equip for Equality. Kevin is excited to serve as Treasurer on the newly established Auxiliary Board. He looks forward to building on the SBAC's past success by reaching out to young professionals and increasing the resources of the group.
Secretary - TyJuan is the President of Cratic & Associates, a public relations firm based in Chicago. Cratic & Associates works to expand political campaign, non-profit and private company's influence and impact in their market by creating and implementing a successful and compelling media strategy. In 2010, TyJuan served as senior staff on winning congressional campaigns in Ohio and Georgia and with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Cratic & Associates is currently involved in the 2011 Chicago and suburban municipal elections. As an executive Auxiliary Board member, he will help bring developing young entrepreneurs into the SBAC family.
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The SBAC is proud to announce that UPS is our newest strategic partner. Hence, the days of our members paying retail prices for shipping are over. SBAC members will now save up to 28% on shipping with UPS and have dedicated representatives to work with on their shipping needs.
We are excited to talk with State Representatives Karen May and Daniel Biss this coming Friday about the challenges facing small and medium size businesses.