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Board of Directors 2017 Executive Board Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Past Chairman Executive Director Janice Becker Mimika Papavasiliou Rick Franklin Kathryn Jur Jeanne Silver Victoria Street Directors Term Expires 2019 Richard Franklin William Hunt James Schwartz Mike Steinberger Rick Rogers Sid Patel Warady & Davis LLP HTML Global Takeda Pharmaceuticals Deerpath Insurance Agency Rogers Law Group Nothing Bundt Cakes Term Expires 2017 Geoff Horwitz Frank Lomoro Mimika Papavasiliou Jeanne Silver The MacMentor Sunset Foods Mimika Designs CARSTAR Mundelein Janice Becker David Levitz Martha O’Bryan Marc Turim Werner Briske Term Expires 2018 Deerfield Bank & Trust GCG Financial Walgreen Company Allstate Partners in Design WHAT’S INSIDE 3 4 10 October/November 2017 Volume 31 Issue 4 New Members Make Friends, Not Connections Mega Connect Save the Date 92nd Annual Holiday Lunch and Awards Thursday, December 7, 2017 Celebrate the holidays at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Holiday Celebration Lun- cheon on Thursday, December 7th at Ravinia Green Country Club. This event sponsored by Caterpillar is an opportunity to make connections, honor fellow members and take home some fabulous holiday gift baskets. This years event also includes a $500 Cash Raffle sponsored by Bank Financial and Deerfield Bank & Trust and is included with your registration. Table sponsorships are avail- able for $75 and tables of 8 with sponsorship are $315. The 2017 Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Awards will be revealed at the luncheon. To be included as a donor in the Gift Basket Raffle see the en- closed form or call the Chamber at 847.945.4660. Email invitations will be sent in early November and registration is also available online at dbrchamber.com. Raffle tickets for the Holiday Gift Basket Raffle will be available in advance with registration. The event is open to members and guests and is $30 members in advance and $40 at the door and guests. The Village of Deerfield is seeking interested businesses to participate in holiday community events. On November 22nd, from 4-5 p.m., the Village will be hosting a Downtown Lighting Ceremony at Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield. Those interested in participating may pass out free treats, coupons, etc. and will receive expo- sure on social media and in the Winter Celebration brochure mailed to every home in Deerfield. Businesses may also participate in the Village’s Winter Celebration on Friday, December 1st from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd from 11-3 p.m. by donating treats or doing something special for the com- munity (free cookie decorating in your store, a holiday-themed window display, etc.). Those participating will also receive exposure on social media and in the Winter Celebration brochure. For questions or more information, please contact Kylie Cerk, the Village’s Communications Specialist, at kcerk@deerfield.il.us or (847) 719-7404. Winter Merchant Promotions

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Board of Directors2017 Executive Board

ChairmanVice ChairmanTreasurerSecretaryPast ChairmanExecutive Director

Janice BeckerMimika Papavasiliou

Rick FranklinKathryn Jur

Jeanne Silver Victoria Street

Directors

Term Expires 2019Richard FranklinWilliam HuntJames SchwartzMike SteinbergerRick RogersSid Patel

Warady & Davis LLPHTML Global

Takeda PharmaceuticalsDeerpath Insurance Agency

Rogers Law GroupNothing Bundt Cakes

Term Expires 2017Geoff HorwitzFrank LomoroMimika PapavasiliouJeanne Silver

The MacMentorSunset Foods

Mimika DesignsCARSTAR Mundelein

Janice BeckerDavid LevitzMartha O’BryanMarc TurimWerner Briske

Term Expires 2018Deerfield Bank & Trust

GCG Financial Walgreen Company

AllstatePartners in Design

WHAT’S INSIDE

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October/November 2017Volume 31

Issue 4

New Members

Make Friends, Not Connections

Mega Connect

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Save the Date92nd Annual Holiday Lunch and AwardsThursday, December 7, 2017Celebrate the holidays at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Holiday Celebration Lun-cheon on Thursday, December 7th at Ravinia Green Country Club. This event sponsored by Caterpillar is an opportunity to make connections, honor fellow members and take home some fabulous holiday gift baskets. This years event also includes a $500 Cash Raffle sponsored by Bank Financial and Deerfield Bank & Trust and is included with your registration. Table sponsorships are avail-able for $75 and tables of 8 with sponsorship are $315.

The 2017 Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Awards will be revealed at the luncheon. To be included as a donor in the Gift Basket Raffle see the en-closed form or call the Chamber at 847.945.4660.

Email invitations will be sent in early November and registration is also availableonline at dbrchamber.com. Raffle tickets for the Holiday Gift Basket Raffle will beavailable in advance with registration. The event is open to members and guestsand is $30 members in advance and $40 at the door and guests.

The Village of Deerfield is seeking interested businesses to participate in holiday community events. On November 22nd, from 4-5 p.m., the Village will be hosting a Downtown Lighting Ceremony at Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield. Those interested in participating may pass out free treats, coupons, etc. and will receive expo-sure on social media and in the Winter Celebration brochure mailed to every home in Deerfield. Businesses may also participate in the Village’s Winter Celebration on Friday, December 1st from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd from 11-3 p.m. by donating treats or doing something special for the com-munity (free cookie decorating in your store, a holiday-themed window display, etc.). Those participating will also receive exposure on social media and in the Winter Celebration brochure. For questions or more information, please contact Kylie Cerk, the Village’s Communications Specialist, at [email protected] or (847) 719-7404.

Winter Merchant Promotions

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Member AnniversariesCongratulations to these members celebrating milestone

membership anniversaries in August, September and October

30 YearsDesigner Kitchens

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The DBR Chamber of Commerce405 Lake Cook Road, Suite A201 Deerfield, IL 60015Phone: 847-945-4660FAX: [email protected]

Published By:The DBR Chamber of CommerceEditorVictoria StreetDesign and LayoutThe DBR Chamber of CommerceChamber StaffVictoria StreetExecutive DirectorCatherine KuhlAdministrative AssistantRob KahnMembership Services

When’s Your Anniversary?Chamber member anniversary dates are based on the month the

member originally joined the Chamber.

25 YearsCenter for Enriched Living

20 YearsCypress Consulting Group

13 YearsUpright MRI of Deerfield

12 YearsTakeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Notary ServiceAvailable in the Chamber Office

The DBR Chamber has two Notary Public’s on staff in the

Chamber office available to nota-rize most documents at no charge

to our members.

Please call the Chamber office in advance at 847.945.4660.

9 YearsAlphaGraphicsChristian Beginnings

19 YearsDream Image Press, Inc.

17 YearsL.H. Klein & AssociatesMy Own Meals, Inc.

14 YearsAA Service Co. Heating & CoolingAllstate Insurance - Deerfield Deerfield Locksmith Co., Inc.Vicki Gerson & Assoc., Inc.

11 YearsBluegrass

8 YearsComcast BusinessHawthorne Limousine, Inc.NorthShore University HealthSystem-Highland Park

7 YearsPollack Chiropractic CenterViper Alley

10 YearsEdward Jones - Gary Heymann

6 YearsEL Industries InternationalRosebud - Deerfield

1 YearThe Cherry Pit CafeChicago Behavioral HospitalChicago Quick Clean Janitorial ServiceDiscover Your Life Potential Life CoachingFresh Thyme Farmers MarketGlobal Vision USA LLCLaw Offices of David Kerpel, LLCPortillo’sThe Sheridan of Green OaksSunrise of Highland ParkThe Write Angel College Essay Consulting

5 YearsBobby’s DeerfieldCF IndustriesExercise Coach/Bannockburn

4 YearsPinstripesRenaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel

3 YearsAllstate Insurance - The Schmeissing AgencyCD One Price CleanersCongregation Ahavat OlamEhlke Lonigro Architects, Ltd.The UPS Store - Deerfield

2 YearsAccord HospiceCapTel OutreachComfort KeepersEl Tradicional Mexican Restaurant & CantinaHTML GlobalMia’s Fine JewelryNShore Patient Advocates, LLCNorthbrook Inn Memory CarePetPeopleSportClips - DeerfieldThe Winning Adventure

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Welcome New Members!These members joined the Chamber in July, August, September 2017

Aligned Modern HealthTatia Cordaro800 Waukegan Road, Unit BDeerfield, IL 60015224.632.1860deerfield@alignedmodernhealth.comalignedmodernhealth.comHeatlh and WellnessPLATINUM MEMBER

Amen ClinicsDeborah Klein2333 Waukegan Road, Suite 150Bannockburn, IL [email protected] and Wellness

Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsJackie Rockwell21850 N. Riverwoods RoadRiverwoods, IL 60015224.633.2425info@brushwoodcenter.orgbrushwoodcenter.orgCivic Organization

Caterpillar, Inc.Henry Vicary510 Lake Cook RoadDeerfield, IL 60015309.675.4950cat.comCorporate MemberPLATINUM MEMBER

COTG - A XEROX COMPANYTyler Betancourt2 Pierce Place, 12th FloorItasca, IL [email protected] Sales

Dick’s Sporting GoodsChristopher Anthony275 Skokie BlvdNorthbrook, IL [email protected]

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ERIK’S Bike Board SkiSteve Parsons636 Deerfield RoadDeerfield, IL 60015847.572.5544marketing@eriksbikeshop.comeriksbikeshop.comBicycle Shop

Firestone Complete Auto CareScott McKenna120 Waukegan RoadDeerfield, IL 60015847.559.1943 firestonecompleteautocare.comTires, Automotive Repair & Service

Focal Point EyecareRachel Hutchins2013 Milwaukee AvenueRiverwoods, IL 60015224.676.1022focalpointeyecare@gmail.comfocalpoint2020.comOpticians & Optometrists

Harbor ChaseTim Braband1190 Old McHenry RoadLong Grove, IL [email protected] Living Facilities

Lake Forest Acute CareAngela Rabeler1025 Everett RoadLake Forest, IL [email protected] Care

New York Life Insurance CompanyMichael Lidskin520 Lake Cook RoadDeerfield, IL [email protected] Services

PNC Bank - DeerfieldSadia Naveed401 Lake Cook RoadDeerfield, IL 60015847.480.2320pnc.comBanksPLATINUM MEMBER

Roti Modern MediterraneanHeather Sonenshein720 Waukegan RoadDeerfield, IL [email protected]

Safety Team, Inc. - Plan Prepare DoJoseph Friedman707 Osterman Avenue, #546Deerfield, IL 60015847.648.1414joe@planpreparedo.complanpreparedo.comOccupational Safety TrainingPLATINUM MEMBER

Scout & Molly’s BoutiqueRebecca Pesche740 Waukegan RoadDeerfield, IL 60015847.948.6500deerfieldsquare.scoutandmollys.comApparel

Shred415 DeerfieldJordan Shackelford636 Deerfield RoadDeerfield, IL [email protected] & Exercise

Telisman CommunicationsDavid Telisman4120 Applewood LaneNorthbrook, IL 60062312.399.0650david@telismancommunications.comtelismancommunications.comWebsite Writing

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Young Professionals NetworkA huge Thank You to the DBR Young Professionals Committee and the Deerfield Park District Golf Club for an outstanding YP Event in August. A Wine and Beer Tasting, appetizers, mini golf tournament and a chance to win a $1,000 all were part of the evening.

Look for the next YP event on the Chamber’s website and don’t forget to follow the DBR Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group on Face-book.

YPNDeerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce

Deerfield Park District staff at the Young Profession-als Event in Au-gust. L to R: Jennie Michalek, Ashley Dahl and Kailey Schwartzhoff.

The DBR Chamber greatly expanded its services to lo-cal small businesses with the help of SCORE Chicago (“Counselors to America’s Small Businesses”). Local small business owners and entrepreneurs are encour-aged to take advantage of free mentoring resources for improving the life of their business. Mentoring services are available at the DBR Chamber office by appointment only, weekly on Tuesday morn-ings. Three, one hour sessions are available starting at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 am. Schedule your appointment at www.chicago.score.orgThrough this partnership with the DBR Chamber, es-tablished 10 years ago, SCORE Chicago’s business counselors (current and retired business owners and executives) provide complementary and confidential mentoring services for as long as the client needs. In addition, SCORE Chicago provides business seminars and workshops throughout the Chicago area. Visit: www.chicago.score.org“This important service is open to all small business owners and budding entrepreneurs in the surrounding community,” said Victoria Street, Executive Director, DBR Chamber. “We highly encourage our members to participate in this excellent opportunity for free mentor-ing experiences provided by highly experienced busi-ness professionals.”

How many times have you found yourself at a networking event, only to feel like you’re at a networking event?I’ll let you in on a little secret: these aren’t the events where real networking is taking place.

I don’t go to networking events. I don’t attend things that require me to put on a “Hello, My Name Is” nametag. I rarely attend big conferences with keynote speakers that spend forty-five minutes talking about how you “just have to hustle” and “marketing is all about great content,” with absurd ticket prices that promise you will rub shoulders with “all the right people.”

I’ve tried these avenues, and they are always one-way streets toward the same disappointing destination.

Real networking happens here instead:It happens in backyards and exclusive dinners. Private meet-ups and friends getting together for drinks. Real net-working happens when a friend introduces you to a friend.And then that friend introduces you to a new group of people. And then in that new group of people, you make a new friend.

And on and on and on...

99% of people don’t approach networking this way. Here’s why: People lack patience.

They wear their desperation on their sleeves, and ap-proach networking in a way that immediately reveals their

true intentions. They don’t want to get to know you, or learn about what it is you do and how they can truly help.

What they want is to pitch their busi-ness. What they want is you to give them something.

This is such a short-sighted approach to building your network.The reason big networking events fail is because everyone that attends tends to operate from the same script. Meaningful conversations aren’t taking place--just two people with business cards in their hands, giving their pitches back and forth.

Make Friends, Not Connectionsreprinted from Inc.

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Audiology Associates at the Deerfield Farmer’s Market.

Colleen Muscarella, Gentle Home Services at the 14th Annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo.

Senator Julie Morrison visiting with constituents at the 14th Annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo.

Crossfit RPE at the Deerfield Farmers Market

Shred415 Deerfield Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Rosen-thal.

Ashley Delaney, Whitehall and event sponsor at the 14th Annual Healthly Lifestyle Expo.

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MemberNews

Zengeler Cleaners is partnering with Libertyville Rotary Sunrise and once again hosting its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. The goal is to collect winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for veterans throughout the northern Illinois area. Donations can be given to any member of Libertyville Rotary Sunrise, or dropped off at either of Zengeler Cleaners’ two Liber-tyville stores (539 E. Park Avenue and 1401 Peterson Road), as both locations are serving as official collection locations for the 2017 drive.

Village of Deerfield Assists Puerto RicoOn Saturday, September 23, at approximately 10 a.m., a Riverwoods resident contacted the Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Dispatch Center seeking assistance with a desperate and unusual request – fuel for a hospital in Puerto Rico to save the lives of 20 patients on life support. The resident, subsequent to the events of Hurricane Maria, had been in contact via email with an administrator from a hospital in Puerto Rico. Because of sporadic and limited communication on the island, the administrator was seeking assis-tance in locating fuel to power a generator being used to keep 20 patients alive at the center.

The local resident had contacted numerous agencies (including media outlets, political officials andemergency management organizations) for assistance without success. Having tried all other resources, theresident finally resorted to dialing 9-1-1 and spoke with Telecommunicator Desirae Kuceba, who was willingand able to come to her aid. Kuceba dispatched an Of-ficer to the caller’s home to gather further informationand then proceeded to locate someone to provide as-sistance. After numerous phone calls she locatedsomeone who would listen, the American Red Cross.

The Red Cross contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), who then had arepresentative contact the original caller to arrange a fuel dispatch to the hospital the following morning.With limited communication, a lack of fuel and a strict curfew, the hospital staff responded to the hospital toawait delivery. The delivery, however, was hijacked and stolen. A new delivery was scheduled and asuccessful delivery occurred with little time to spare for the 20 patients relying on the fuel for life support.

“Through the efforts of our hardworking 911 dispatch-ers, normally only heroes on a local scale, 20 liveswere saved,” said Mary Anne Glowacz, Communica-tions Supervisor for the Deerfield Police Department.“We are humbled by the outpour of support we’ve received from the community.”

The Lake County Board approved changes to its tobacco ordinance to increase the minimum legal sales age (MLSA) for tobacco products to 21. Effective January 1, 2018, individuals in unincorporated Lake County must be at least 21 years of age to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.

“This is a major milestone in our efforts to prevent to-bacco use among our youth,” said Mark Pfister, Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department. “Each year, an estimated 6,300 Illinois youth start daily smoking habits. This is detrimental to their health and well-being.”

Lake County is the first county in Illinois to raise the MLSA to 21 in unincorporated areas. To date, five Lake County communities including Deerfield, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Buffalo Grove are among 11 municipalities in the state of Illinois to adopt Tobacco 21 ordinances.

Career Resource Center will hold their annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 14th at Ten Ninety Brew-ing Company, Glenview. All proceeds go to help change lives with employment resources. For more information contact CRC at 847.295.5626.

Are we on your press release list ? Add our email to your mailing list

[email protected] we’ll help spread the word.

Like us on Facebook and see all our photos of members and events!

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DBR Chamber of CommerceOctober/November 2017

NetworkersFriday, October 13 7:30 - 9:00 amProfessional business people working together to increase their businesses through referrals.Deerfield Park District Golf Course1201 Saunders RoadRiverwoods$12 members/$15 guests

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NetworkersFriday, November 10 7:30 - 9:00 amProfessional business people working together to increase their businesses through referrals.Deerfield Park District Golf Course1201 Saunders RoadRiverwoods$12 members/$15 guests

Business After Hours Wednesday, October 18 5:00 - 7:00 pm18

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White Eagle Events & Convention Center6839 N. Milwaukee AvenueNiles$30 member pre-registration, $40 guests and walk ins

10Professional Women’s LunchThursday, November 16 11:30 am - 1:00 pmMarriott Suites Deerfield2 Parkway NorthDeerfield$19 members/$25 guests

Mega ConnectTuesday, October 17 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

BMO Harris Bank500 Skokie BlvdNorthbrookComplimentary

Marriott Suites Deerfield2 Parkway NorthDeerfield$19 members/$25 guests

Joint Professional Women’s Lunch DBR & Wilmette/KenilworthThursday, October 19 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Member Ribbon Cuttings - Members Encouraged to AttendThursday, October 5, 10:00 am - ERIK’S Bike Board Ski 636 Deerfield Road

Friday, October 27, 11:30 am - Firestone Complete Auto Care 120 Waukegan Road

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@PROPERTIESErin Rutman847.432.0700

ABBEY ROAD TAX CONSULTANTS, LLCAlan Lefkovitz312.251.0025

ALIGNED MODERN HEALTHTatia Cordaro224.632.1860

AUDIOLOGY ASSOCIATESOF DEERFIELDSheri Gostomelsky847-940-9891

BANKFINANCIAL N.A.Claribel Veslino847-279-9000

BMO HARRISNORTHBROOK/DEERFIELDJason Nessim847.291.2020

CATERPILLAR INC.Henry Vicary309.675.4950

CHICAGO BEHAVIORAL HOSPITALKim Branch847.768.5341

CHICAGO TRIBUNE COMPANYMichelle Mertins312-203-7227

COBALT PHOTGRAPHYBrad Floden847.356.0480

CORE POWER YOGAJill De Lira847.914.0802

D&R AUTOWORKSDan Buss847-433-4343

DEERFIELD BANK & TRUSTJanice Becker847-945-8660

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICTJeff Nehila847.945.0650

EL TRADICIONAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINABrenda Martinez847.272.2398

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GCG FINANCIALDavid Levitz847.457.3000

GLOBAL SOURCING CONNECTION, LTDMarty Arenson847.580.9042

GUYS & CO.Bonnie Brickman847-940-4897

HEART CERTIFIED AUTO CAREBrian Moak847.498.0505

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESSHOTEL & SUITES CHICAGO/DEERFIELD/LINCOLNSHIRECathy Buchanen847.374.0260

HTML GLOBALBill Hunt847-999-4879

MAGELLAN CORPORATIONRobert Arthur847-205-1155

MARRIOTT SUITES DEERFIELD847.405.9666

METRO SELF STORAGEPatrick Riddle847.485.0012

MORGAN STANLEYNewell Bentley312.443.6085

NORTH SHORE COMPASSIONATE CAREMichael Glickman800.882.3838

NORTH SUBURBAN YMCAHoward Schultz847.272.7250

NORTHBROOK INNAaron Koelsch224.501.6716

NOTHING BUNDT CAKESSid Patel847.315.9077

PNC BANK - DEERFIELDSadia Naveed847.480.2310

ROGERS LAW GROUPRick Rogers847-607-8570

SAFEHAVEN IT Goran Donev847.594.3209

SAFETY TEAM. INC. -PLAN PREPARE DOJoseph Friedman847.648.1414

SENIORS BEST HOME CAREIrma Miranda847.213.1004

VIBRANT HEALTH ANDHEALINGJoan Zietlow, RN, CHHC, MBA847-501-4604

VILLAGE OF DEERFIELDKent Street847-945-5000

VILLAGE OF RIVERWOODSJohn Norris847-945-3990

WARADY & DAVIS LLPRick Franklin847.267.9600

WAREHOUSE WOODFIREDEATERY & SPORTSRobby Cohn847-317-6180

And then what happens? Both parties nod, smile, say, “Well, it was great con-necting with you. I’ll shoot you an email and let’s go from there.”

And then nothing happens.Because people like to do business with people they like, people they trust, and people they know through other friends and shared connections.

This is the 1 rule you should follow instead, if you want to build a powerful network for yourself: Make friends, not connections.

At the end of the day, I would rather work with someone I genuinely con-nect with, over working with someone who treats me like a vendor. And so would everybody else.

When you’re building your network, look for the situations that are going to allow you to make friends--even if they’re business friends. Small settings do well. Friends of friends and e-mail introductions go a long way. Whatever you do, just keep the focus on mak-ing meaningful connections, instead of throwing your business cards all over the floor and hoping someone with a name tag picks one up.

It might seem like a slower process, but what you’ll end up with is a strong circle of people you trust--instead of a rolodex with a bunch of people who don’t return your calls.

Make Friends, Not Connectionscontinued from page 4

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CELEBRATE OUR200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH

5-7:00 PMBMO HARRIS BANK

500 SKOKIE BLVDNORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS

RSVP: DBR Chamber of Commerce847-945-4660

[email protected]

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Multiply Your Networking Potential

Multi-Chamber Networking Luncheon

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. White Eagle Events & Convention Center, 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles

With the Assyrian American, DBR, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northrbook, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wheeling/Prospect Heights,

Wilmette/Kenilworth and Winnetka-Northfield Chambers of Commerce

RSVP & Payment Due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Member Pre-Registration Fee: $30 (includes lunch)

Prospective Members & Walk-In Registration: $40 (includes lunch) Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!

Multiply your networking potential! Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy the structured format of this program, which gives each participant an opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products and services. The event will begin with informal networking over a hot buffet lunch. Attendees will then be divided into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will give 2-minute presentations on their companies. Following will be an additional presentation to a second and third group of participants. In addition, everyone will receive a contact list of pre-registered participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and resources! Please note that table assignments will begin promptly at 12:00 Noon. If you are not there by 11:45 a.m., your space may be given away to another participant and you will need to check-in at the “Late Registration Table.” Company ____________________________________________ Contact Name __________________________________________ Billing Address, City, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________ Business Category ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________________ Number of participants: ______ Additional Participant Names: ______________________________________________________ Would you like to be a literature table participant for an additional $35? _______ Your company name and materials will be featured prominently on a table in the entry to the room for all attendees to view. Please note: You will share the table with other sponsors. It is only intended for company literature and not a full display. You are also welcome to bring giveaways & company brochures to distribute while networking. Total Enclosed _$_______________ Circle method of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Cash or Check Credit Card Number _______________________________________________ Expiration Date ____________ Sec-Code__________

Email for receipt of payment _________________________________________________________Billing Zip Code____________________

Make checks payable to the DBR Chamber of Commerce. Register online or send this form with your payment to the DBR Chamber of Commerce, 405 Lake Cook Road, Suite A201, Deerfield, IL 60015.

Registration form and payment must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Call the DBR Chamber for more information at (847) 945-4660, email [email protected] or fax (847) 715-9129.

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2017 businessof the year award

The DBR Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in selecting the Business of the Year 2017. Why Nominate a Business for the Business of the Year Award?• It’s Easy with our online form.• It’s Rewarding to show appreciation for a business that is committed to our communities.• It Feels Good to recognize a business who has provided outstanding service.

Simply fill in the information below and email to the DBR Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or mail to 405 Lake Cook Road, Suite A201, Deerfield, IL 60015. Nominees must be a member of theDBR Chamber of Commerce for a minimum of one year.

Name of Business Nominee__________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________________Telephone______________________ Email _____________________________________

Reason for Nomination ie community involvement, outstanding service, dedication to com-munities through time, talent, treasure.

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Your Name_________________________ Phone____________ Email_________________You will only be contacted if more information is required.

2015 Business of the YearSwanson’s Blossom Shop

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92nd Holiday Celebration & Gift Basket Raffle

December 7The DBR Chamber of Commerce is gathering special items for the Holiday Gift Raffle at this year’s Holiday Celebration on December 7th. It’s the perfect opportunity to Show Off Your Products and Services and all proceeds go to benefit Cham-ber programs!

Your donation will be prominently displayed at the Holiday Cele-bration and acknowledged in the program book, our newsletter and on our website.

All Donations Welcome... Event tickets, Gift Certificates, Sporting goods, Furniture, Cars, Services, Art, Dinners, Com-puters, Electronics, Shoes, Clothing... anything!

So, call today 847-945-4660 or fill out the information below and together we’ll get creative!

Business Name____________________________________________________________________

Contact Name____________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________Phone number__________________________

Item to be donated_________________________________________________________________Item will be mailed Item needs to be picked up Approximate Value $________________________

847-945-4660 email [email protected] or fax 847.715.9129

I’d like to attend. Please reserve ____ tickets @ $30 per person in advance.___Tables of 8 including table sponsorship $315___Table Sponsorship $75

405 Lake Cook Road, Suite A201Deerfield, IL 60015

www.dbrchamber.com