small business

10th Annual
SMALL
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USINESS
of the
YEAR
Awards
10TH
PRESENTED BY
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Small Business of the Year Awards
Welcome!
Ten years is a lifetime in small business, and it is with a great sense of history, pride, respect and awe that
we welcome you to the 10th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards.
Over the past decade, we have seen these awards continue to grow in stature and the field of nominees
grow stronger. As is the case every year, the judging decisions were very difficult ones - a testament to the
quality of those who truly exemplify excellence in small business.
Please join me in congratulating all of tonight's nominees and winners, and in drawing inspiration from
them. They are a shining example to us all.
As always, an event of this magnitude could not be what it is without the dedication of our sponsors, to
whom I would ask you also extend your appreciation.
Enjoy what promises to be an extra-special evening as we complete a most successful first decade of
celebrating the biggest names in local small business.
Sincerely,
Annmarie Siwik, DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd.
Chairman, 2007 Small Business of the Year Awards
Menu
Mixed Greens with Sugared Pecans, Goat Cheese, Fresh Raspberry with
Choice of Ranch and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressings
Chicken Breast with Spinach and Blend of Mushrooms in Chardonnay Sauce
Baby Carrots and Orzo with Saffron
Cheesecake Triangles with Fresh Seasonal Berries in Strawberry Glaze with
Whip Cream and Lemon Leaf
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea
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Agenda
Welcome
Mike Skarr, President/CEO
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Masters of Ceremony
Bill Bartlett
Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc.
Kevin Colbert
Colbert Custom Framing
Ray Kinney
MinuteMan Press
Musical Entertainment
Route 66
Leslie Gray Robbins, Caryn Caffarelli,
Nancy Jane Nelson and Caitlin Neal
Award Presentation for
Lifetime Achievement
Frank Hnilo
Partner, DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd.
Musical Entertainment
Award Presentation for the
Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year
Ron Davidson
Vice President, Harris Bank, Presenting Sponsor
Ron Hume
Executive Director,
NCO Youth & Family Services
2006 Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year
Musical Entertainment
Award Presentation for the
Service: Business to Business Category
Bill Bartlett
Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc.
2004 Outstanding Business in the
Service: Business to Business Category
Karen and Bill Garlough
My Chef Catering
2006 Small Business of the Year
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Award Presentation for the Professional Category
Kevin Colbert
Colbert Custom Framing
2002 Small Business of the Year
Christina and Scott Klein
Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC, CPA’s
2006 Outstanding Business in the
Professional Category
Award Presentation for the Retail Category
Ray Kinney
MinuteMan Press
1998 Outstanding Business in the
Service Category
Ron Buonauro
Café Buonaro's
2006 Outstanding Business in the
Retail Category
Award Presentation for the
Service: Business to Consumer Category
Bill Bartlett
Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc.
2004 Outstanding Business in the
Service: Business to Business Category
David Lockhart
Inside-Out Painting, Inc.
2006 Outstanding Business in the
Service: Business to Consumer Category
Award Presentation for the
2006 Small Business of the Year
Annmarie Siwik
DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd.
2000 Outstanding Business in the
Professional Category
Chairman, 2007 Small Business Awards
Karen and Bill Garlough
My Chef Catering
2006 Small Business of the Year
Closing Remarks
Ray Kinney
MinuteMan Press
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Service - Business to Business
Nominees
Design Resource Center
John Norman & Chuck Bokar
A strategic branding and packaging design firm, Design Resource Center works
with everything from small local companies to national brands to increase sales
through innovative packaging and marketing designs. With core values of respect,
relationship-building and outstanding work, they have created sales success and
garnered critical acclaim.
E.L.A. Securities
Daniel Overton & Peggy Lundberg
Keeping a low profile while garnering rave reviews is the perfect scenario for a
security business, and E.L.A. Securities has managed to remain “The Best Kept
Secret in the Guard Industry” by ensuring that you never hear about a security
breach involving one of its clients. The single largest security contractor for the
State of Illinois remains committed to its local community as well, with many
charitable causes benefiting from its generosity.
Player's Choice
Nicki Scott
Player's Choice is a major “player” in the $18 billion promotional products
business. Since purchasing the business in 2004, Nicki Scott has more than
doubled its customer base through a strong consultative approach to providing
well-targeted, innovative and useful premium promotional products.
Sir Speedy Printing
Julie and Kent Phillips
It's uncommon for a business two decades old to continually re-invent itself, but Sir
Speedy is constantly looking for ways to innovate and keep up with the rapidlychanging commercial printing industry. By not only providing outstanding service
but also adding value through offering solutions to its customers, the company has
prospered and become a true success story - and you can print that!
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Retail Category
Nominees
Canterbury Shoppe
Gail Andrews
Epitomizing the charm of the downtown shopping district, the Canterbury Shoppe
offers unique merchandise, a welcoming environment and impeccable customer
service. By working harder and smarter, they have proven that a small, privatelyowned shop can compete with bigger corporations and build a legacy to be
proud of.
Naper Nuts and Sweets
Dominique Martucci
By combining the feel and ambiance of the hometown candy shop with modern
technology and community service, Naper Nuts and Sweets has found a recipe
for business success. They put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages, as well as of
our service men and women overseas through Operation Caramel Corn, which
provides snacks and other essentials to military members far from home.
Naperville Running Company
Kris Hartner
The dream of operating his own business had Kris Hartner off and running long
before he opened his own specialty store in 2000. As an eighth-grader on the
cross-country team, he started planning what would years later become the
Naperville Running Company. Footwear is just part of its offerings, with expert
advice, motivation and community service also making the company a “great fit”
for Naperville.
Zano Salons
Denise Provenzano
An industry leader, Zano Salons offers its guests the best in products and services
for beauty and relaxation. Their attention to detail at each of their five spa
locations helps to provide the ultimate experience for tens of thousands of clients
every year. Their customers look and feel great and the company's recent sales
growth is a beautiful sight for its owners of more than twenty years.
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Thank You
Please extend your special thanks to the 2007 Small Business Awards Committee
Annmarie Siwik, DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd.,
2000 Outstanding Business in the Professional Category
Chairman, Small Business of the Year Awards
Bill Anderson, Oswald's Pharmacy
2005 Outstanding Business in the Retail Category
Shane Beard, FASTSIGNS
2000 Small Business of the Year
Betsy Brosnan, Brennan & Brosnan, LLC
2005 Small Business of the Year
Shirley Fancher, Advantage Bookkeeping Professionals, Inc.
2005 Outstanding Business in the Service: Business to Business Category
Dave Martin, Russell Martin Carpets & Rugs
2004 Outstanding Business in the Retail Category
Len Monson, Kuhn, Heap & Monson Law Offices
2004 Outstanding Business in the Professional Category
Not for Profit of the Year Committee
Peggy Frank, Naper Settlement
2003 Not for Profit of the Year
Mike Kreger, Naperville Jaycees
2005 Not for Profit of the Year
Susan Fritz, Naperville United Way
2004 Not for Profit of the Year
Carol Simler, DuPage PADS
2002 Not for Profit of the Year
Ron Hume, NCO Youth & Family Services
2006 Not for Profit of the Year
Scott Warren, Exchange Club of Naperville
2001 Not for Profit of the Year
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Past Small Business Award Winners
1998 Award Winners
Small Business of the Year & Outstanding Business
in the Professional Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hitchcock Design Group
Outstanding Business in the Service Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minuteman Press
Outstanding Business in the Retail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toenniges Jewelers
Outstanding Business in the Technology Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorcas Pearcy, Toenniges Jewelers
1999 Award Winners
Small Business of the Year & Outstanding Business
in the Technology Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNETY Systems
Outstanding Business in the Professional Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine & West, Ltd.
Outstanding Business in the Retail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Growing Place Nursery & Flower Farm
Outstanding Business in the Service Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tidy International, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Beidelman
2000 Award Winners
Small Business of the Year & Outstanding Business
in the Retail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FASTSIGNS
Outstanding Business in the Professional Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd.
Outstanding Business in the Service Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reality Fitness
Outstanding Business in the Technology Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terasys
Lifetime Achievement Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold Moser
Special Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center
2001 Award Winners
Small Business of the Year & Outstanding Business
in the Service Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elegante Salons & Day Spas
Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchange Club of Naperville
Outstanding Business in the Professional Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Naperville Foot Clinic
Outstanding Business in the Retail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anderson’s Bookshop
Outstanding Business in the Technology Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Data Technologies
Lifetime Achievement Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Gregory
Special Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Brand Bobosky
2002 Award Winners
Small Business of the Year & Outstanding Business
in the Retail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert Custom Framing
Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.A.D.S., Inc.
Outstanding Business in the Professional Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Collins Law Firm
Outstanding Business in the Service Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ink Well
Outstanding Business in the Technology Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integral Corporation
Lifetime Achievement Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Harvard
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