I know, it's cold. Really, really cold! But, we at the GOA know what can ease some of your winter blues:  The Annual WINE + BEER Tasting. It's only two weeks away: Thursday March 5th. Visit theGOA.com for the whole scoop on GOA events and opportunities. Scroll down to learn what other members have been up to and see what's coming up at GOA.
 





Member News


Big Move
Long-time GOA and GONE III member Roger Smith, CFP, AAMS, of Edward Jones will be moving to a bigger, more functional office on Feb. 23. The new address will be  located at 1699 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 215, Schaumburg,IL. 60173.
Be sure to stop by and say congratulations .




Daily Herald Contests
The Daily Herald Media Group has a new contest called Ring Makeover Contest! Daily Herald Media Group is partnering with European Jewelry to give away a $3000 ring makeover.  If you have a ring that you don't want to part with, but has gone out of style, European Jewelry can give it a modern update!Enter to win a $3,000 ring makeover by March 16.

click here to enter to win. Winner announced by March 23.
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Join us for a full day of family fun at our 2015 Summer Camp Expo. Speak directly with camp counselors and staff and learn about all the options for the summer. Whether you are looking for a sports camp, sleep away camp, acting camp or math class, discover a summer activity! Featuring live music and entertainment, prize giveaways, games and activities, and a lot more! By registering in advance, you will be entered to win great prizes:

Grand prize:$400 tuition voucher for Harper College’s InZone summer programs

Other prizes:One-week scholarship to a Bull Sox Academy Summer Camp (various locations – five winners will be chosen!) or a Cinemark movie passes good at any Cinemark location
Click here to register in advance for you chance to win.

  


 

National Footprint
In a multi-million dollar deal, Chicago-based Rose Paving Company has acquired DuraSeal of Florida. With over 30 years of experience in asphalt and concrete maintenance, DuraSeal is well equipped to handle Rose Paving’s growing client base in Florida and the southeast, helping to grow their national footprint.
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Rose Paving Wins Good Neighbor Award
Alan Rose, CEO and majority owner of Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, accepted the 2015 Good Neighbor Award from Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Magazine at the National Pavement Expo in Nashville this past week.
Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction hosts and presents industry awards to individuals and companies who have in one way or another – though their professionalism; dedication to education; pursuit of excellence; development of equipment, tools or materials or other criteria – enhanced the industry.

 


Red Caffeine Insights for 2015
Red Caffeine's own Julie Poulos was interviewed as a marketing industry expert by The Daily Herald on the subject of marketing trends in 2015. Click here to read the article.





Would $30,000 help take your business to the next level?
Comcast Business believes that smart, strategic use of technology can catapult a business to an entirely new level.  Connecting in innovative ways with customers, managing back office operations more efficiently, and even creating a whole new line of business enabled by technology – we want to know what your business would do with a $30,000 investment in technology.

Our judges will select two winners in each of the 16 Comcast Business Regions: one Startup (in business for less than two years) and one Entrepreneur (in business for more than two years).  Each winner will be awarded $10,000 in cash to help their business get to the next level.
 
Enter today at business.comcast.com/i4E Entries will be accepted through March 15, 2015.





40 Years and Counting
Long-time members Forest Awards and Engraving is celebrating their 40th business anniversary this month. If you’ve ever been to the GOA office then you’ve seen their great work hanging on our walls.



Moving On Up
Robert Grunwald was recently promoted to Vice President-director of Community Business Banking at Elk Grove Village Bank & Trust. Robert began his career with the bank in March 2007 as a personal banker. In his new role, Robert will manage the Community Business Banking group, which focuses on lending to local small businesses. He will also oversee community outreach through the CRA efforts of the Elk Grove, Itasca and Wood Dale markets. Robert is very active in the community, serving as incoming chair-elect for the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and co-chair for the GOA Young Professionals.




New Hires

Payroll 1 would like to welcome  Jeremy Keever and Johnell Nicholas our new Payroll Specialist at the Oakbrook office.
Payroll specialists work with specific clients for each and every payroll obtaining the detailed information necessary to ensure clients payrolls are timely and accurate.

 






Office Depot Discounts with Your GOA Membership
Everyone has received with their membership the Office Depot "Store Purchasing card." Call Office Depot to register your card and begin receiving exclusive discounts at all Office Depot locations. It's that easy, so why not get the most out of your membership.
To learn more call
Brian Axelrood at (630) 234-0792


 


 


Member-to-Member Exclusive Offers

 Ardent Scope Marketing
GOA members receive a $100.00 discount with their company’s first email template design. Combine this offer with a FREE 90 day trial and begin an e-mail marketing program in time for the holidays.
Call (847)917-9009 today
http://www.ardentscope.com/








At the Post Sports Bar and Grill
GOA Discount: GOA members receive 15% off their entire bill every day of every month. Just let your server know.
http://www.atthepostotb.com/







Elk Grove Theatre
Elk Grove Theatre is offering $5 Admission for their "Critic's Classic Series."
http://www.classiccinemas.com/Default.aspx






Mentors For Change
Mentors for Change offers Meditation Monday's for Free to GOA members lead by Joyce O'Malley. You may have always wanted to try meditation, but weren't sure how to go about it. Here is your chance to ease right in.
http://mentorsforchange.com/




 

 

New Members
 

 

Introduce yourself to new faces at events to help our new members get into the swing of things.

Next Week @ GOA



Government Affairs Breakfast

Wednesday,
February 25, 2015

GOA Office
650 E. Devon Ave. Suite 155
Itasca

7:30-9am

$10 to attend
includes continental breakfast

Have you ever wondered how certain government programs work? Or why government functions in a certain way? This new program by the GOA Government Affairs will dive into various topics each month to help GOA members better understand how the government works and more importantly how it can work for you. 

This month a specialist from the DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) will speak about how to get state and federal money that you may not have even known was available for your business.
 
Click here to register online.



B
usiness After Hours
hosted by Shelby Cambell's

Thursday,
February 26, 2015

Shelby Cambell's
1000 Busse Rd.
Elk Grove

5-7pm

FREE to attend
$25 for future members

You know the drill: with a drink in one hand and a business card in the other, you'll network, make new connections, have a great time and then rule the world.
 
click here to register online.



Member Tips
Looking for great tips from the wealth of knwoledge within the GOA membership? Here they are...
Check out some helpful tips from GOA members in this new section of the pipeline. If you'd like to submit a tip for the next pipeline, send your tips to [email protected]

Easy Prey: The Five Groups Identity Thieves Like to Target - 
click here to read the article.

Four Ways to Help Protect Your Virtual Assets
click here to read the article

This month's tips brought to you by
 



Thanks For Referring New Members

Kari-Ann Ryan, WAC Solution Partners - Midwest referred Bee Giggles Entertainment. 

Dave Melzer, Quick Delivery Service referred EES Consulting. 

Bob Ptaszek, ISU Insurance referred APEX Logistics International

Mike Feeley, Concord Marketing Solutions referred Belfor Property Restoration

Gary O'Hara, Hi-Impact Technology referred BUZZCO 


 
The members who refer new members are entered into a $100 cash prize raffle at the next Membership Luncheon. We just feel that a thanks with a few dollars signs attached is a little better than simply saying so.
Thank$ again!



Save the Dates


Mark your calendars. We have some big events coming up!



WINE+BEER TASTING


Thursday, March 5, 2015
Avalon Banquets
5-8pm

featuring a Silent Auction.
If you'd you like to donate to the silent auction to get your name out to over 500 people in the community, contact
[email protected].

Premier Sponsor
Porte Brown, LLC
Media Sponsor
Daily Herald

Click 
here for more info





2015 Business Expo
face to face

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Avalon Banquets


Booths are filling up fast, so reserve your booth today by filling out the form you received in the mail recently and return it to our office.

Or click here to register online.

Over a thousand people, from business owners to consumers will be attending so don't miss this opportunity to attract new business. 


Premier Sponsor
Comcast Business




If you missed the second video video in a new series we call "This month @GOA," then click the video above to see it.

This new series will help spread the word about all the goings on in the GOA. We know we throw a lot at you, so this video will highlight noteworthy information each month to help you stay organized! Thanks for watching.

Also, if you want to sponsor "This Month @GOA," contact [email protected] for more information. Sponsors receive logo recognition as well as a 30 second segment within the video. This is yet another way that you can get your company out there!

 

Special thanks to our 24 Karat Members:
Gallagher Premier, Comcast Business Class, Fisher & Phillips LLP