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Get Involved. Get Results.
May / June 2013
calendar of events
THURSDAY, MAY 2 Š 8:30 A.M.
Scholarship Committee Meeting
Hot Deals Member to Member Discount Program
Offer a Discount to Chamber Members
Friday email-blast. No matter what type of
business you have, offer a discount or special to entice new customers or bring back
existing customers with new products or
services. This is a great way to track business from your Chamber investment. All
offers must have a value that is not
Offer a discount to chamber businesses and
offered as a regular practice (i.e. Free
their employees, that’s over 6,000 people in
Consultation is not a Hot Deal if you pro-
the area. Each employee receives a "Hot
vide free consultations to everyone).
Deals" card as part of their chamber mem-
Make sure ALL staff is aware of the pro-
bership. Discounts will be emailed out every
gram and the special offer to members.
Wednesday, are listed on our website
Must list value of offer. For more info
www.nileschamber.com and in the Chamber’s
please contact (847) 268-8180.
Best Practices
How to Add a Hot Deal:
Š Make one "Hot Deal" and keep it
consistent throughout the year.
visit: www.chamberlogin.com
Š Make it a unique discount or special offer
that is ONLY for Chamber members. This will
be a more efficient way to track business
from the Chamber.
Š Make sure ALL staff is aware of the
program and the special offer to members.
Enter Log-In / Password
If you do not know your Login /
Password call (847) 268-8180.
Click on the Hot Deals link and follow
the instructions, remember to “SAVE.”
Once submitted, the Hot Deal will be
approve by Chamber Staff and posted
online.
THURSDAY, MAY 2 Š 9:30 A.M.
Program/Events Committee Meeting
FRIDAY, MAY 3 Š 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
North Shore Women’s Conference
@ Holiday Inn North Shore, Skokie
TUESDAY, MAY 7 Š 8:30 A.M.
Marketing Committee Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 7 Š 9:30 A.M.
Night of Roses Committee Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 7 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Scotch & Cigars @ Chaser’s Bar & Grill
TUESDAY, MAY 14 Š 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Multi-Chamber Mega Connect
Networking Breakfast
@ Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
TUESDAY, MAY 14 Š 3:30 P.M.
Board of Directors Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 21 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Business After Hours
@ Parkway Bank & Trust Co.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Š 8:30 A.M.
Marketing Committee Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Š 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Mid-Day Topics Series Luncheon
@ Golf Maine Park District
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Š 9:30 A.M.
Program/Events Committee Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Š 3:30 P.M.
Board of Directors Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Business After Hours
@ Grosse Pointe Manor
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Š 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Job Shadow Day
NILES CHAMBER
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Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
We are so excited to have
Shure Incorporated join our
Niles Chamber Dollars for
Scholars Leadership Circle
with a $10,000 Donation
the program. Funding for the
program is raised from our
Annual Spring Raffle and
the generous contributions of
local businesses.
LF OUTING
Tuesday, July 16
Chevy Chase Golf Club
Join Niles Chamber of Commerce members and
guests for our Annual Golf Outing. This event is the
Chamber's largest fund-raiser and “fun”-raiser. Meet
new contacts and greet old friends while enjoying a
day of golf, games, and give-aways. If you are not a
golfer, join us for cocktails, dinner, raffles and prizes.
All members are encouraged to participate either by
golfing, attending dinner or volunteering.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS
SEE INSERT INSIDE
board of directors
2013 PRESIDENT
Barb Kruser
Niles Public Library
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Joe Penze
Niles Police Department
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Monika Kalicki
Golf Mill Shopping Center
TREASURER
Bill Kivit
NorthSide Community Bank
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Iwona Filipiak
Koenig & Strey Real Living
2013 DIRECTORS
Dominic Celli
Celli’s Beef
Bruce Glickson
GFS Marketplace
Randy Greco
CHoLAB, Inc.
Bill Griffis
Wells Fargo Financial Advisors
Gene Jurczak
Stalwart Systems
Krystyna Koda
Ridgewood Gardens
new members
Rich Mangold
RCM Home Inspections, LLC
AFFY TAPPLE, LLC & MRS. PRINDABLE'S
INOUT LABS
6300 Gross Point Road
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 588-2900
www.mrsprindables.com
Candy - Retail
6449 Dempster Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 657-7900
www.inoutlabs.com
Health Wellness
AMBASSADOR REAL ESTATE GROUP
ZAREM/GOLDE ORT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
7332 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 763-6464
www.AmbassadorRealEstategroup.com
Real Estate
5440 Fargo Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 324-5588
www.zg-ort.edu
Schools
D&K CLOTHIERS
270 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 635-3052
Mens Clothing
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Kevin Morris
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA
Chris Schyvinck
Shure Incorporated
John Skaja
Skaja Terrace Funeral Home
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Irv Coats
Joanne Cwynar
Dick Leider
Chuck Barbaglia (1939 - 2013)
Gordon Faller (1928 - 2011)
Larry J. Ptasinski (1949 - 2006)
Bob C. Wordel (1921 - 2008)
our mission
to advance the business,
industrial and civic interests
of Niles, Illinois
Welcome to Niles
www.edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
D&K CLOTHIERS
270 Golf Mill Center
Golf Mill
Shopping Center,
Near Center Court
(847) 635-3052
VITAMIN WORLD
7201 1/2 W. Dempster
Corner of Harlem and
Dempster Street
www.vitaminworld.com
847) 966-0883
Congratulations
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Graduates
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7177 N. Milwaukee
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(847) 719-7231
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Jeff Cardella
Financial Advisor
847/647-8777
773/631-8333
8141 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-8953
NILES FLASH CAB
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Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-8953
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Š Accepting All Major Credit Cards
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7627 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 663-1650
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business of the month
April
Notre Dame College Prep
Notre Dame College Prep was
the first educational venture in
the Chicago area for the Priests
of Holy Cross, Indiana Province.
Dedicated to “Our Lady”, its
campus located at 7655 West
Dempster Street in Niles. Over
12,000 students have been educated since it’s founding in
1954. The name DONS was
selected by the first principal,
Rev. James d’Autremont. It is a
Spanish word for “gentlemen”
making Notre Dame Students
the “Gentlemen of Mary”.
Notre Dame currently has 800
male students representing 19
different faiths within their student body. Students come from
160 different elementary
schools and live in 36 different
communities.
Not only dedicated to providing
a superior education, 50% of
Notre Dame’s students participate in one or more sport each
year. 15 interscholastic sports
are offered. 50% of the students
participate in 30+ clubs and activities. 20,000+ hours of community service are completed by their
students each year. 98% of graduates went to college over the
last decade. Over $14,000,000 in
scholarships was offered to their
2012 graduates by various colleges and universities.
Some of their famous alumni
include: All 8 of the McCaskey
Brothers - owners of the Chicago
Bears, John McDonough President of the Chicago
Blackhawks, Danny Pudi - star of
NBC-TV’s show “Community”
Jim Pankow - trombonist with the
rock group “Chicago”, Greg
Luzinski - former Chicago White
Sox and Philadelphia Phillies
baseball player Peter McDonald Executive Vice President and
Chief Operations Officer for UAL,
United and Continental.
Congratulations to Notre Dame
College Prep President Rev. John
Smyth, faculty, staff and students!
For more information please
contact:
Teresa
Connelly,
Director of Communications &
Foundations, Notre Dame
College Prep 7655 West
Dempster Street, Niles at (847)
965-2900 or [email protected] or www.nddons.org.
business of the month May
Grosse Pointe Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Where Love Never Grows Old
The Grosse Pointe Manor
Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center located in Niles was built
in 1967. Since 2001, this family
owned and managed facility
provides quality care defined by
professionalism, compassion
and supportiveness. The second generation of the family is
now involved and they are very
excited about the future. Each
of the three family members on
staff at Grosse Pointe Manor is
an accredited professional in
health care.
Sherry Mauer has served as
Executive Director since 2001.
She has more than 20 years of
experience in the Long-Term
Care & Rehabilitation field.
Sherry is both a Registered
Nurse and Licensed Nursing
Home Administrator.
Dovie Mauer, Administrator is
a Licensed Nursing Home
Administrator and has been at
Grosse Pointe Manor since 2002.
Channie Lifsics has been a
Registered Nurse since 2007,
with experience in both the hospital setting and in the long-term
care and rehabilitation field.
Channie is the Director of Quality
Assurance and has been at
Grosse Pointe Manor since 2009.
Grosse Pointe Manor provides a
full range of services and therapies including 24-hour/7-day
nursing care. Rehabilitation and
long-term residents benefit from
individualized care programs
which can incorporate Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy
and Speech Therapy. They are
committed to providing their residents and their families support
services as well as Hospice and
Palliative Care.
This comfortable facility with a
natural forest view accommodates up to 99 residents. The
environment is pleasant, bright
and friendly with social programs
and activities and satisfying fresh
cooked meals enriching everyday
life for its residents and guests.
Attractive common areas include
a library, several lounges and
meeting spaces and a number of
secure outdoor areas including a
roof deck and a patio with a playground for visiting children.
For more information please
contact: Kim Schaefer, Marketing
& Community Relations Director
Grosse Pointe Manor Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, 6601
West Touhy Avenue, Niles, at
(847) 647-9875 x117
[email protected]
www.grossepointemanor.com
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Metrics to take the pulse of your
employee wellness program
InOut Labs
847-657-7900
6449 Dempster St.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
inoutlabs.com
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Programs
DOT Compliance
Drug-free Workplace
Confidential Lab Testing
Any test your doctor might order
Affordable
No doctor’s order required
Dental Magic
General. Cosmetic. Orthodontics. Implants
5622 West Touhy Ave
Niles, IL 60714
dentalmagicniles.com
Located in Pointe Plaza
We are dedicated to helping you keep your teeth healthy!
Call us today to book an appointment!
(847) 983-4202
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3935 WEST DEVON AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60659
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CONTACT THE CATERING OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(773) 588-2515
[email protected]
Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute
5440 Fargo Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
Tel: 847 324 55 88
Fax: 847 324 55 80
Toll free: 855 ZGORTTI
www.zg-ort.edu
[email protected]
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1835 N. Major Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 745-0800
www.startechglass.com
La Tavola Trattoria
8808 N. Milwaukee Avenue
(847) 376-8294
www.latavolatrattoriachicago.com
Make Reservations Today
Niles Night of Roses - A Tribute to Home Grown Success
Thank you to all our 2013 Niles Night of
Roses sponsors and supporters and
congratulations to the 2013 award
winners and scholarship recipients.
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niles chamber of commerce and industry 8060 w. oakton st. niles, il 60714
WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR OIL EXPRESS STORE
LOCATED AT 8430 WEST DEMPSTER, NILES
AND OFFER YOU A DISCOUNT FOR ANY OF OUR SERVICES
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MAY 2013
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
scotch & cigars
FRIDAY, MAY 3 Š 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
North Shore Women’s Conference
@ Holiday In NorthShore
5300 Touhy Avenue, Skokie
No Fee for Expo. Fee for Lunch: $32 per person
TUESDAY, MAY 7 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Scotch & Cigars Informal Networking
@ Chasers Bar & Grill
9003 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
Fee: $10, Cash Bar Available, Bring Your Own Cigars
TUESDAY, MAY 14 Š 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Breakfast
@ Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
2875 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
Fee: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members and Walk-ins
TUESDAY, MAY 21 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Business After Hours
@ Parkway Bank & Trust Company
7601 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
No Fee to attend.
JUNE 2013
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Š 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Mid-Day Topics Series @ Golf Maine Park District
8800 Kathy Lane, Niles
Fee: $10 Bring your own lunch OR
$20 Lunch provided
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Š 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Business After Hours @ Grosse Pointe Manor
6601 Touhy Avenue, Niles
No Fee to attend.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Š 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Annual Job Shadow Day
Be a Workplace Host
All are welcome to join us for an informal networking
event including a short golf presentation, pizza,
scotch tasting and cigar smoking.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chasers Bar & Grill
Š Enjoy this structured format for productive networking
Š Participants each have multiple opportunities to speak
Š Promote your company to an expanded audience
Tuesday, May 14 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
at the Crowne Plaza Northbrook
Register BEFORE Monday, May 6th
ANNUAL JOB SHADOW DAY
Friday, June 21 Š 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Be a Workplace Host
Give local students a hands-on work experience
An activity packet will be sent to you offering ideas,
worksheets and guidelines for making the morning a great
experience for your job shadow.
If you are interested call the Niles Chamber (847) 268-8180
Register online at www.nileschamber.com
call (847) 268-8180 or email [email protected]
Niles Chamber Annual G
lf Outing
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Use these great tools to market your business
Golf Outing Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Chevy Chase Golf Club
All sponsors will be listed in the dinner program, the
Vantage Point newsletter, and local newspapers. All
new sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis.
PEG THE PIN BALL TOSS
$1,000 Exclusive Sponsorship
HOLE & GREEN PREMIUM $350
Š Your name will be exclusively featured all day with a
sign on the Hole and a sign on the Green
Š Send company representatives to host one of our
approved course contests
Š Host Peg the Pin ball toss contest. Showcase your
company at the check in and during the ball toss
Š All details will be arranged by the Chamber
Š Company logo featured on Golf Outing Event webpage
Š Company logo featured in E-Vantage event promotion
Š Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Š Your name will be exclusively featured all day with signs
on the Hole and on the Green
HOLE IN ONE CONTEST
Š Your business name will be featured all day on a sign
marking the Hole
HOLE & GREEN
HOLE SPONSOR
$250
$150
$600 Exclusive Sponsorship
Š Host the Hole In One contest with a possible $10,000
cash prize. Showcase your company on the green
Š All contest details will be arranged by the Chamber
Š Sign with your company listed at the registration table
ACE COCKTAIL
CART SPONSOR
$55 for 1 Cart
$200 for 4 Carts
Š Your business name will be placed on a cart to be
viewed throughout the entire course
$300 for 1 Cocktail Sponsorship
$500 for Exclusive Cocktail Sponsorship
RAFFLE GIFT SPONSOR
Š Sign with your company’s logo at the bar
Š Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Š Hole Sign
Š Promote your business with a gift donation (Value
between $25-$500) to our famous "Reverse Draw Raffle”
Š Your company will be announced when the gift is
presented to the winner
BIRDIE LUNCH
$300 for 1 Lunch Sponsorship
$500 for Exclusive Lunch Sponsorship
Š Sign with your company’s logo at the lunch area
Š Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Š Hole Sign
EAGLE BEVERAGE CART
$300 for 1 Beverage Cart Sponsorship
$500 for exclusive Beverage Cart Sponsorship
Š Sign with your company’s logo on a beverage cart
Š Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Š Hole Sign
PAR-TEE BAGS
Š Supply us with 140 items to be given to all golfers
Š Suggested items include: golf balls, towels, tees, gloves,
club covers, umbrellas, hats, t-shirts, etc.
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Company
Phone
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Sponsorship
Credit Card #________________________________________________
Visa/Master Card/Discover (No AMEX)
Expires________/________ Sec Code _________ Zip Code:__________
Fax form: (847) 268-8186 or email: [email protected]
ANNUAL G
LF OUTING
NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
2013 REGISTRATION FORM
Join Niles Chamber of Commerce members and guests for our Annual Golf Outing.
This event is the Chamber's largest fund-raiser and fun-raiser. Meet new contacts and
greet old friends while enjoying a day of golf, games, and give-aways.
If you are not a golfer, join us for cocktails, dinner, raffles and prizes.
All members are encouraged to participate either by golfing, attending dinner or volunteering.
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, 60090
11:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Check-In & Lunch
Shotgun start*
Cocktail Hour - Open Bar
Dinner & Raffle
*PLAY FORMAT THIS YEAR WILL BE A SCRAMBLE
PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON*
*Package includes: Lunch, TWO Complimentary Beverage Tickets, Golf Cart ,
Goodie Bag, Locker Room Service, Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Golf, B-B-Q Lunch, Dinner & Raffle Ticket: $200
Golf, B-B-Q Lunch & Dinner: $150
Dinner & Cocktail Hour: $50
Raffle Ticket: $50 - Only 200 Tickets Sold
Grand Prize $5,000, plus great prizes for runners-up
Buy your Raffle Tickets TODAY, all tickets SOLD OUT by the start of the event last year!
Company:____________________________________________
First & Last Names:
Golf, Lunch,
Dinner &
Raffle Ticket
$200
Golf, Lunch
& Dinner
$150
Dinner Only
$50
Raffle
Ticket Only
$50
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Amount enclosed:
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Visa / MC / Discover #:______________________________ Exp. Date________/________ Sec Code:_________________
Name of Cardholder:_________________________________________________________
Billing Address, City, Zip:______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Email:______________________________________
Make checks payable to:
Niles Chamber of Commerce
8060 W. Oakton Street,
Niles, Illinois, 60714
Package reservations and fees must be submitted to the Chamber office by
July 8, 2013. Availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. No
refunds will be given after July 8th. If you have any questions, please call the
8186.
Chamber office (847) 268-8180. Fax registration form to (847) 268-8
Reservations must be made in advanced. There is a $10 fee for all walk-ins.
Mid-Day Topics Series
Affordable Care Act - What it means for your business
This new series will bring you information and valuable resources to
expand your business potential, enjoy lunch and of course network
Meet and Hear From Our Speakers:
„ TUESDAY, JUNE 4
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
„ GOLF MAINE PARK DISTRICT
8800 Kathy Lane, Niles
One block South of Golf Road, off Western
„ BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
Maggie Nessim, President
Faller Insurance Agency
Learn how the Affordable Care Act will affect
you as an individual and what it will mean for
your current plan. Find out what actually is
“affordable” health insurance and what your
options are if you do not have insurance.
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Learn important healthcare changes for
individuals and businesses.
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Take the opportunity to ask questions on
the upcoming changes in healthcare.
Randy Sable, President
Total Benefit Services
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Network with area business owners, company
representatives and community leaders
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Meet area agents and brokers who are
knowledgable about healthcare changes
and can assist you with options.
Learn how group health insurance will
change and how the Affordable Care Act will
effect your rates in 2014. Find out how to be
proactive in the upcoming months and take
advantage of changes. Understand your
responsibilities, if you are in compliance and
what penalties you may face down the road.
„ REGISTRATION & FEE
$10 Fee Bring Your Own Lunch
$20 Fee Lunch Provided by the Niles Chamber
Please RSVP by May 31
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Name(s)
_________________________________________________
Company
Return form to:
Fax (847) 268-8186 or email
[email protected]
Questions? Call Brenda (847) 268-8180
Payment may be made by check, cash or
credit card in advance or at the door