June 23, 2015 Is Just 46 Weeks Away.

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Volume 106, Issue 6
August 2014
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
June 23, 2015 is just 46 weeks away.
Tack Så Mycket!
The 65th Swedish Days has come and gone. It truly is a group effort and for that we
thank the non-profit groups, volunteers, merchants, sponsors, donors, the community, our presenting sponsor Cadence Health, City of Geneva and....
Swedish Days Donations
Artemisia
Cocoon
Dancer’s Dream
Giesche Shoes of Geneva, Inc.
Her Art Shoppe
State Street Collision
State Street Jewelers
Wedgewood Manor
Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream
Shodeens Homes
Geneva Park District
Valley Insurance Agency
American Bank & Trust
Swedish Days Sponsors
95.9 The River
Advanced Disposal
American Bank &Trust
Autumn Green Animal Hospital
Chevy
The Chiropractic People
ClickHeat
Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream
Costco Wholesale
Delnor Glen Senior Living
Geneva Bank & Trust, A
Wintrust Community Bank
The Gerald Auto Group
GreenFields of Geneva
Green T Services
The Holmstad
I.B. Quality Cabinets
Insurance through AAA
Kane County Cougars
Kane County Chronicle
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts
Massage Envy
Renewal by Andersen
Sears Home Services
Shodeen Homes
State Bank of Geneva
Valley Insurance Agency
Geneva Bank & Trust
Swedish Days In-Kind Services
Advanced Disposal Best Buy Fagans Graphic Design & Printing
Geneva Park District Josef ’s Elegante Meats & Deli R/J Recording & Sound
Thank you!
Area Code is 630 unless noted otherwise.
www.genevachamber.com
Cadence Health
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SOUNDINGS…The Geneva Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
New Member Profiles
We welcome new members and encourage you to familiarize yourselves with them
and make valuable connections. Profiles are supplied by new members.
Building Better Relationships Through Networking
June Luncheon
We had a delicious luncheon at the Mill
Creek Golf Club. Nancy Wall gave a fabulous
presentation on changing directions and how
women use wisdom and problem solving very
differently from men. Your contributions to
our June Chance-for-Charity, Geneva Township Center, were greatly appreciated.
July Luncheon
A fun time of summer networking was enjoyed at our July luncheon. A big thank you
to the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center
for a wonderful lunch. Our chance for charity
was Geneva Academic Foundation. Thank
you for your support of this organization that
is dedicated to raising money to fund scholarships and grants that benefit students in the
Geneva School District.
August 19 Luncheon
To be held at Oscar Swan Country Inn for another fun summer networking event. Nominations for 2014-2015 GWIB Board will be
taken. Chance-for-charity will be Fox Valley
Special Recreation Association. The Fox
Valley Special Recreation Association exists
to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
Working collaboratively with member agencies and community partners, we pledge to
put PEOPLE FIRST.
American Mattress
1575 A South Randall Rd • 232-9900 • www.americanmattress.com
Since our very first customer received delivery of their new mattress back in 1988,
American Mattress has strived to create customers for life. Now 26 years and 90
plus stores later, customers are still impressed with our courteous staff, whose main
goal is simple, to treat every customer like family. We do this by offering the industries finest comfort and price guarantees, company owned delivery staff and trucks.
We also provide the customer with educated sleep professionals that take the time
and effect to understand consumer needs.
McCall Family Dentistry
Dr. James and Dr. Ryan McCall • 407 Williamsburg Ave. • 232-9620
[email protected] • www. ccallfamilydentistry.com
Conveniently located on the corner of Route 38 and Williamsburg Avenue, McCall
Family Dentistry has been serving Geneva since 1977. It is one of our top priorities
to protect the wellbeing of our valued patients, and Dr. James and Dr. Ryan McCall are confident that you will feel right at home at our practice. We are devoted to
comprehensive and preventive patient care and education. We offer a multitude of
general, restorative, and cosmetic services including bridges, crowns, teeth whitening, and Invisalign clear braces. Creating a beautiful smile is our specialty, and we
are confident that you’ll feel at ease in our recently renovated office. Our new operatories are equipped with flat screen televisions, Bluetooth headphones, surround
sound, massage chairs and state-of-the-art dental equipment for comfortable and
high-quality dental care.
Veronica Heaton Real Estate Services
216 Campbell St. • 747-6574 • www.veronicasrealty.com
Veronica’s Realty, a local Real Estate Company that over the past 5 years has
earned the reputation of doing Real Estate differently, with the goal of increasing
Value’ Veronica has over 20 years of real estate experience. Veronica’s Realty offers many incentives to both sellers and buyers. For our Sellers we conduct a FREE
Pre-Inspection - Improving the condition of a home is going to increase the selling
value, increase buyer interest and decrease any inspection issues. Other incentives
include free staging, 24 hour maintenance service throughout the list period (ensuring optimal condition), free use of moving truck and free Home Warranty for the
buyer. Veronica recently was nominated for the 3rd consecutive year, by Chicago
Agent Magazine. The nomination is from satisfied clients. She has also been a top
producer since 2010. Our Success is Measured in Value!
3 Ways to Make
Luncheon Reservations
• Go to www.genevachamber.com, click
“Calendar of Events”, then GWIB event
• Call the Chamber at 232-6060
• Email [email protected]
• Reservations required. Walk-ins seated if
room. Cancel via email/fax by prior Thursday
at 4 pm. If not canceled, you will be billed.
• Request vegetarian meal in advance.
Price
• Members: $25 w/reserv; $30 if invoiced
• Nonmembers: $30 w/reserv; $35 if invoiced
Kane County Cougar Military Appreciation
Night in July.
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Member News
If you have news to be considered for Soundings, email Laura (lrush@genevachamber.
com) by the 10th of the preceding month. See website for double month issues.
Peaceful Parlour owner Shari Ralish hosts a quarterly moon lodge for women and
girls of all ages to gather in a supportive environment to share stories and wisdom.
This is a free event. A brief presentation is given then each person has a turn with the
talking stick. We end with a short meditation. Past topics have included Nourishing
Herbal Infusions and Dreaming Girl Highway oracle cards. Please visit their website
peacefulparlour.com for their September event as they are held around the solstices
and equinoxes.
Northern Illinois Food Bank’s (NIFB) Board of Directors appointed Julie Yurko President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank. Yurko was NIFB’s Vice President of
Philanthropy and Communications.
The Daily Herald received seven Illinois Associated Press Media Editors awards,
including special recognition in the sports breaking news category for coverage of the
Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Stanley Cup victory.
Rose Vicker was honored as Marklund’s employee of the year. With 30 years of dedication and evident compassion for individuals in this population, she has impacted
the lives of hundreds of individuals with disabilities while being employed as a Physical Therapy Assistant at Marklund.
Ribbon Cuttings
August 7
5:00 pm
Chilled Palette
500 S. Third Street, Suite 117
August 7
4:50 pm
5:00 – 8:00 pm (Open House)
American Midwest Bank
2402 West Main Street, St. Charles
On May 17, Kane County Cougars pitchers Tyler Skulina and Nathan Dorris combined for a nine-inning no-hitter against Quad Cities, the 8th occurrence in franchise
history.
Stop by Geneva Public Library, and say hello to new Director Christine Lazaris! She
looks forward to getting to know you and working together as a community to build
upon the Library’s excellent reputation as a welcoming and family-friendly resource
dedicated to the personal growth of our community members.
Comfort Inn & Suites has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.
The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments
that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses
listed on the website.
Sears Appliance & Hardware Store 5-16-14
Savant Capital Management ranks #10 on InvestmentNews’ 2014 “15 Fastest Growing Fee-Only RIAs” list.
Peaceful Parlour is offering a number of herbal remedy workshops. They include
making herbal tinctures from local plants, making infused honey with sage for cold
and flu season, and making herbal vinegars. Visit their website PeacefulParlour.com
for the latest information.
The State Bank of Geneva 6-10-14
The Kane County Chronicle won seven awards – including one first-place award –
in this year’s Illinois Press Association editorial contest, which took place in June at
Springfield.
Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley student Em Thu Tran was honored with a Spotlight on
Achievement Award. These awards are given by Secretary of State Jesse White along
with Dennis DeRossett, executive director of the Illinois Press Association, to recognize outstanding students in Illinois literacy programs. Thu was one of 10 students in
the State of Illinois to receive the award.
Armor Technologies 7-10-14
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Member News (Cont.)
Congratulations to Sheavoun Lambillotte, Geneva Park District (GPD) Executive Director for 15 years of service with GPD.
The City of Geneva’s 2012-13 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada has awarded Geneva with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting.
Geneva ACE Hardware has been recognized with a Pinnacle Performance Retailing
Award from Ace Hardware Corp., based on outperforming other stores during the
2013 calendar year. Last year was the first year a store could win this prestigious
award.
The Daily Herald’s combined print and digital readership continues to increase,
earning it a prestigious spot in the Top 25 Newspaper Audience Gainers, a national
study released by the Alliance for Audited Media.
TriCity Family Services welcomes Barbara Riebe to the agency’s Board of Directors.
Intrinsic dm2 has changed its name to Intrinsic Partners abc and is now located at
4 South Sixth Street, Unit C, still in Geneva.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce
wants anyone and everyone to text
GENEVA to 223344 to receive offers
and specials from select Geneva merchants.
Knowing that local consumers are increasingly attached to their mobile
devices, Geneva merchants have decided to Go Mobile. Once you have registered, new offers will arrive on your
device every week, including an initial
offer for opting in.
With 91% of adults in the US owning
cell phones, this service is something
new that the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing Advantage Co-Op
members are proud to bring to Geneva
consumers.
Good Cents Children congratulates Perri G. for finding their Swedish Days Gnome.
To tie in with the town’s Swedish tradition, Good Cents hid a gnome within the store.
Customers who located the gnome within the store were given an entry form to win a
gift basket. The gnome will be back at Christmas!
Hemming & Sylvester Properties is excited to introduce their new Office Administrator, Loren Hemming. Loren’s acute attention to detail and radiant positivity add infinite value to our company’s mantra of “Always working hard for YOU!” If you’re in the
neighborhood, please stop by the office and congratulate Loren on joining the Team!
Mill Race Cyclery owner Bruce Heidlauf surprised a 100 year old GreenFields of
Geneva resident with a customized adult tricycle last month. The resident had loved
to ride, but had not had the opportunity for 50 years. On the small looped course
created by Mill Race Cyclery staff, Bruce said he had to run alongside her to keep up.
Savant Capital Management has been recognized by two leading financial trade
publications as a top Registered Investment Advisors firm (RIA) in the country. It has
been named one of the top 50 RIA firms by Financial Advisor magazine. Savant was
also named to the inaugural Top 300 list presented by Financial Times.
Carol Murin of Solutions for Long Term Care, Inc. is celebrating her 21st year as a
long term care planning specialist.
For information on joining the Marketing Advantage Co-Op program, call the
Chamber.
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Member Events
If you have news to be considered for Soundings, email Laura ([email protected])
by the 10th of the preceding month. See website for double month issues.
Happy Place Community Karma Yoga – Tuesdays in August
FREE yoga, so generously donated by Going To My Happy Place staff in the tradition
of yoga karma. If you would like to join in and experience our free yoga- Tuesday is
the day at 8:30 am on the Courthouse Lawn. All are welcome! Bring a mat or towel.
Bring yourself or a friend. Weather permitting- if it’s totally raining, we will hold it at
our studio, 316 Anderson Blvd, Geneva-if it’s just cloudy or the storm has passed,
we’ll be at the courthouse. Either way-our staff looks forward to welcoming you. Info
at GoingToMyHappyPlace.com or call Laurie 935-9554
Youth Summer Reading Program- through August 4
The Youth Summer Reading Program at Geneva Public Library ends August 4. Don’t
forget to pick up your prizes, while supplies last.
Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program – through August 30
The Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program at Geneva Public Library ends on Saturday, August 30, and top readers will be awarded prizes. Teen participants can register for the Summer Reading Party to be held on August 12 from 4-6 pm. Stop by the
Readers’ Advisory Desk or phone 232-0780 x230 for more information.
Posing regally on the putting green sponsored by
Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes
are Jim Gates; Rick Razum, The State Bank of
Geneva; George Havlicek, Geneva ACE Hardware/
Havlicek Builders, Inc. & Chamber Board Member and Dan Konicek, Konicek & Dillon, P.C. This
team was the winner in the 2014 Caddyshack
Open presented by BMO Harris Bank. Photo
courtesy of Image Awards, Engraving & Creative
Keepsakes.
Deli Luncheons – August
Seniors can enjoy luncheons Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
at the Geneva Township Senior Center. Reservations must be made by the prior
Thursday; call 232-3602. Suggested donation for age 60+ is $3, $6 for under age 60.
Support and Community Programs – August
TriCity Family Services offers many support and community programs. Please visit
www.tricityfamilyservices.org for class schedules, dates and times. You can also call
232-1070.
Lunch & Tour – Wednesdays in August
Oscar Swan Country Inn welcomes you to enjoy lunch and tour of this historic mansion. Choose your lunch from soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
Groups welcome. Call to arrange a special day - 232-0173.
Afternoon Tea – Thursdays & Saturdays in August
You are formally invited to spend the day with us and stay for Afternoon Tea from
2 – 4:30 pm in Little Traveler’s legendary tea room. Please call 232-4200 for more
information.
Sunday Breakfast Buffet – Sundays in August
The Oscar Swan Country Inn offers a Sunday buffet from 9:30 – 11 am. Outdoor &
indoor seating. Reservations required; $15.95/person. Visit www.oscarswan.com or
call 232-0173.
Geneva Park District’s Parent’s Night Out – August 1
Enjoy an evening away while the kids have a blast with games, snacks, movies, crafts
and more at Parents Night Out, the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. at
the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center. Participants ages 3-12 must be toilet
trained and have an emergency contact card on file. Pre-registration is required.
Cost is $15 per child ($20 non-resident). For more information, call 232-4542 or visit
genevaparks.org.
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Scott Lebin, Lebin Financial Planning and
Geneva Chamber Board Chairman was cover guy
for July 2014 Retirement Advisor magazine.
Does your business extend special
offers for chamber members?
Let us know so we can highlight
Member to Member Discounts in
an upcoming Soundings. Email
Laura ([email protected])
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Member Events (Cont.)
Rockin’ Hot Dance & Party Tunes – August 1
Come out for a FUN night of great music and dancing at EvenFlow Music & Spirits
starting at 9 pm.
Geneva Park District (GPD) hosted May Business
After Hours at scenic Peck Farm. Tours of their
fabulous grounds and facilities were given. Natalie Seidel, Geneva Park District shares information on what GPD does with Miguel Carrillo and
Jeanette Garcia, OS2 Salon, Inc.
Fox Valley Repertory Live Music Series – August 2, 9, 16, & 23
Music for every taste at Pheasant Run Resort. Weepin’ Willows – Chicago’s own
Patsy Cline Cover Band (8/2); Close to You – The Music of the Carpenters (8/9);
Legacy Gals – Nifty 50s & 60s (8/16); Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels – Neil
Diamond Tribute (8/23). Please visit foxvalleyrep.org for performance schedule or
call 524-5071 for more information.
“Nutcracker” Auditions – August 3
State Street Dance Studio will hold auditions for their holiday ballet. Please visit
statestreetdancestudio.com or call 232-0444 for more information. You must preregister by calling the studio.
Movies in the Park – August 7
Join Geneva Park District under the stars for free Movies in the Park this summer!
See Charlotte’s Web at Moore Park. Movie begins at dusk, or approximately 8:30 pm.
Don’t forget a blanket or lawn chair! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Movies in the Park are sponsored by the Kane County Chronicle & Gordon Flesch.
Mark Spero, Money Mailer of Fox River Valley
enjoys a sPARKling Business After Hours conversation with Jay Moffat, Geneva Park District
Board Member.
Welcome New Members
DML Solutions
Francissen Landscape Group, Inc.
McCall Family Dentistry
O’Brien Law LLC
Paige Gibbons Holistic Health Advocate
ProLogistix
Ross Electric, Inc.
Sears Appliance & Hardware Store
The Spa at American Family Doctor
Mud N Fun Viking Run – August 9
A new take on the thrill-seeking military style obstacle course. A family-friendly event
where children are welcome to participate on a course of their own! The event will be
held at Good Templar Park. Adults will experience a 5k run while traversing up to
15 grueling obstacles. Kids will compete on a smaller 1.6k course with up to 8 age
appropriate obstacles. Visit http://mudnfun.com/ for more information.
“The Groom Has Cold Feet” Auditions – August 11 - 13
Playhouse 38 will host auditions for its Murder Mystery Production of The Groom Has
Cold Feet, August 11 - 13 from 6 to 9 pm. Auditions will consist of a cold reading
from the script, and if possible, a short prepared monologue. Once cast, a minimal
script and registration fee will be required. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday-Thursday
from 6:30 to 10 pm beginning September 2. Performances will be held October 17-19
at Geneva Park District’s Playhouse 38. To schedule an audition and find out more,
call 232-4542 or visit genevaparks.org.
Neighborhood Cook Outs – August 12
Enjoy a FREE Neighborhood Cookout hosted by Geneva Park District at Eagle Brook
Park from 5:30 – 7 pm. Food served first come, first served.
A Literary Evening of Writers and Wine – August 14
Join Geneva Public Library at the Little Traveler from 5:30 – 7:30 pm to enjoy samplings of wine and learn from wine experts. Members of the Geneva Library’s Night
Writers Workshop will read throughout the evening. There will be a $5 fee at the door
for this event. The Little Traveler will donate all proceeds to Friends of the Geneva
Library. Ready your palate and knowledge for Festival of the Vine. Attendees must
be 21 and older. This event is limited to 50 people. Visit gpld.org to register.
Twilights on the Terrace – August 15
Peaceful Parlour announces their 4th season of Twilights on the Terrace, outdoor
live music. Bring a blanket, camp chairs and listen to the sparkling sounds of Julie
Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel. Our music series is sponsored in part
by OMG ~ Outdoor Music Geneva. Shows are 6 – 9 pm.
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Member Events (Cont.)
Friday Morning Book Discussion – August 15
At 9:30 am. at Geneva Public Library, come discuss The Care and Handling of
Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway.
Geneva Park District’s Sunday Summer Concert – August 17
Hear Greg Boerner’s orignal blend of blues, folk, country, and rock ‘n roll at Peck
Farm Park’s Sunday Summer Concert from 3:30 – 5 pm! Food available for purchase.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – August 19
At 7:30 pm at Geneva Public Library, come discuss The Finkler Question by Howard
Jacobson.
Auto Detailing: Do It Like a Professional – August 20
Come to Geneva Public Library from 6:30-8:30 pm to learn secrets to keep your car
interior and exterior looking brand new and to be a savvy car shopper. This program
will be led by Gary Kouba. Call 232-0780 X230 or visit www.gpld.org to register.
Geneva and Swedish Days was featured on ABC
Channel 7 to kick off 65th Annual Swedish Days.
Laura Rush, Geneva Chamber was interviewed
by morning anchors. See complete segment at
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/genevaswedish-days-begin-tuesday/118559/.
Afternoon Tea – August 21
Atwater’s is honored to host Afternoon Tea the third Thursday of the month. Choose
from a selection of tea from Coffee Drop Shop while nibbling on finger sandwiches,
warm scones, pastries and delicious desserts! Afternoon Tea is from 3 pm - 4:30 pm
and is $19.50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call
Atwater’s at 208-7433.
Hunger Scramble – August 22
This golf event benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank and is being held at Prairie
Landing Golf Club. Reserve your place for this sell-out event by contacting Tiffany
King at [email protected] or 443-6910 x136.
Geneva Concours d’Elegance – August 24
Classic automobile enthusiasts will gather on Third Street to view a collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the country will
display their prized automobiles hoping to be awarded one of the coveted “Benz”
trophies. Free from 10 am – 4 pm. Visit genevachamber.com/festival_events.php for
more information.
Night Writers’ Workshop – August 26
Meets from 6:30–8:00 pm at Geneva Public Library. Wondering if this group is right
for you? Contact Kimberly Gotches at the Geneva Library at 232-4806.
Jean Gaines, Mary Miller and Ellen Townsley
proudly display Kane County Chronicle’s Best of
the Fox awards. Geneva Chamber won the BEST
Festival for Swedish Days and Geneva as the
BEST Downtown Shopping District. The awards
were given out in June at a celebration held at
Penrose Brewing Company.
“Brighton Beach Memoirs” – opens August 28
Based on Neil Simon’s memoirs of growing up in Brooklyn, this coming-of-age comedy recounts life in 1937 through the eyes of a young teenage boy presented by
Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort. Please visit foxvalleyrep.org for performance schedule or call 524-5071 for more information. Thru October 19.
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival – August 31 & September 1
At Island Park (Route 25 and Route 38) Eight stage areas present concerts, handson workshops, topical song and story workshops, dance, vocal and instrument classes and special things for the kids from 11 am-6 pm both days. More information,
genevachamber.com/festival_events.php.
Best Buy to the rescue! When Sweden Väst encountered some technical issues, Best Buy sent
a representative out to assist immediately. Thank
you for your in-kind support of our event.
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Annual Chamber Golf Outing – “It’s in the hole”
Geneva Bank & Trust
Whether you golfed, sponsored or volunteered all had a PAR-TEE at the Geneva Chamber golf outing. Compliments to Chairperson Rich Foster, Liberty Mutual Insurance
and the committee members who spend many, many hours planning and executing
this great outing. Thanks a million to all who made this event possible: our sponsors,
our merchants for in-kind donations and services, our hard-working volunteers, the
staff at Prairie Landing Golf Club for all their assistance and delicious meals.
Committee Members
Chairman - Rich Foster, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Patty Donahue - Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes
Gabe Gonzalez - Savant Capital Management
Robert Langeness - Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva
Jody Lay - Nosh
Laurie Milbourn - World Martial Arts Academy USA Inc./Going to My Happy Place Yoga
Steve Rogers - CGTek, Inc.
Jeanne Sawtell - Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Kristen Sommerfeld - Geneva Smiles
Martha Talley - Money Mailer of Fox River Valley
Jim Townsley - Sperry Van Ness/Landmark Commercial Real Estate
BMO Harris Bank was the presenting sponsor
for the 2014 golf outing.
Chair Massage Sponsor
Elements Therapeutic Massage
Dinner Sponsor
Geneva Bank & Trust
Drink Hole Sponsors
Claddagh Irish Pub
Stockholm’s
Golf Cart Sponsor
Geneva Commons
Putting Green Sponsor
The golf carts head to their tees led by City of Geneva
Aldermen, Dorothy Flanagan and Craig Maladra.
Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc.
Hole Sponsors
Burning Leaf Cigars, Inc.
Delnor Glen Senior Living
Geneva ACE Hardware/Havlicek Builders, Inc.
Geneva Eye Clinic
Insurance through AAA
KCT Credit Union
Krank It Hole
River Front Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Waubonsee Community College
Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva
The BMO Harris Bank foursome eagled on hole 7,
thanks to luck of the dice.
Table Sponsor
Sperry Van Ness/Landmark
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In-Kind Sponsors
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Donors continued:
Caribou Coffee
Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc.
Savant Capital Management, Inc.
Town & Country Gardens
Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva
Donors
A Kiss of Nature Spa
Annabella SalonSpa
Artemisia
bb interiors
Bien Trucha Restaurante
Caribou Coffee
C’est La Vie by Sylvie
Chianti’s
Claddagh Irish Pub
Cocoon
Comfort Inn & Suites of Geneva
The Dam Bar & Grill
Eagle Brook Country Club
Egg Harbor Cafe
Elements Therapeutic Massage
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fox Jewelers
Fox Valley eValues & Deals
Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run
FoxFire Restaurant
Francesca’s
Fuller’s Car Wash and Fast Lube
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Galena Garlic Company
Gen Hoe Restaurant
Geneva Ale House
Geneva Commons
Geneva Eye Clinic, Ltd.
Geneva Smiles
Geneva Spice House
Geneva Wine Cellars & Tasting Room, LLC
Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream/318 Coffeehouse
Halsa, The Aromatherapy Shop
Hampton Inn & Suites - St. Charles
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
Hotel Baker/ROX City Grill
K.Hollis Jewelers
Kane County Cougars
Kernel’s Gourmet Popcorn & More
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream
Konicek & Dillon, P.C.
Lay Concrete
Liberty Mutual Insurance - Richard Foster
The Little Traveler
Donors
Margaret Matson Fine Jewelry
Montage Salon & Spa
New Balance Geneva
Niche
Nobel House
Nosh
Odalisque Beauty Apothecary
OS2 Salon, Inc.
The Olive Mill
Penrose Brewing Company
Prairie Landing Golf Club
Preservation Bread & Wine
Pure Barre Geneva
Riganato Old World Grille
Sergio’s Cantina
Shady Hill Gardens
Spex
St. Andrews Golf & Country Club
Starbucks Coffee
State Farm - Bill Nelson, Agent
The Sugar Path
Sweet Natalie’s/Page’s Popcorn
Tanna Farms Golf Club
Well Polished Nail Spa
World Martial Arts Academy USA Inc./Going
To My Happy Place Yoga
Yurs Funeral Home
Joe Stanton, Fagans Inc. was not
taking any chances with Steve
Rambo driving.
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Even the staff found a
few moments to enjoy
Swedish Days!
Everyone loves a parade
– especially Geneva Chamber members!
America’s Treasures-Antiques, Furniture & Gifts
Geneva History Museum
Hart Chiropractic Center
I.B. Quality Cabinets
Sounds Like Music
Wasco Nursery & Garden Center with
Geneva Women’s Club
World Martial Arts Academy USA Inc.
& Going to My Happy Place Yoga
Mary Miller with husband Rich, Mark Spero,
Money Mailer of Fox River Valley and friends
are all smiles at the inaugural Craft Brew.
Jeannie Sawtell looking “hot” in
the firetruck.
Laura Rush survived lutefisk at Sweden Väst.
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For six days, everyone is Swedish!
CIRCA
The Sugar Path
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream
Perlman Fine Jewelry
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Scott Lebin......................... Lebin Financial Planning
Vice Chairman
Mark Spero............ Money Mailer of Fox River Valley
Treasurer
Susan Huang.................. Fox Valley eValues & Deals
Past Chairman
Gordie Hard........................Valley Insurance Agency
Secretary
Lisa Nelson......................................Carlson’s Floors
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Burnham........................ The Paper Merchant
Jamie Daniel.................................. Member Emerita
George Havlicek.................... Geneva ACE Hardware
Neil Johnson...................................Sperry Van Ness
Robert Langeness....... Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva
Michael Olesen...................................... Stockholm’s
Tim Riley..................................................Riley Drug
Martha Sanchez....................... State Street Jewelers
Lynn Saunders......................... First American Bank
Mike Simon...................................The Little Traveler
Ed Wagner................................Wagner & Associates
Jody Wendt................................ Marketing ala Carte
Darla Yhost.............................. Geneva Bank & Trust
STAFF
Jean Gaines.............................................. President
[email protected]
Judy Carroll..........Membership/Sponsorship Director
[email protected]
Heather Miller........ New Neighbor Welcome Director
[email protected]
Mary Miller....................................... Office Manager
[email protected]
Laura Rush......................Communications Manager
[email protected]
Jeanne Sawtell...........................Member Services &
Events Coord, [email protected]
Ellen Townsley............................Member Services &
Volunteer Coord, [email protected]
Stockholm’s
Hälsa, The Aromatherapy
Shop
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Geneva Chamber of
Commerce is to be the voice of its members and the
business community on matters of economic, social
and cultural concerns, and to develop, maintain and
monitor selective programs of action which identify
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Coming Up!
Festival of the Vine – September 5 – 7
Food, Flavors, Friends, Fall and FUN!
Who better to refer a new chamber member than
YOU, a current chamber member! If you know
someone who would like to explore Geneva Chamber membership, bring them to the September 23
Business After Hours – our Membership Drive.
More information in Sep/Oct newsletter.
Reminder: There is not a Business After Hours in August.

June 23, 2015 Is Just 46 Weeks Away.

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