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May/June 2010

Friday, May 7, 12 Noon - 1 p.m.Business Summit & Luncheon@ Capone’s Hideout

Friday, May 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.North Shore Women’s Conference@ Marriott Lincolnshire

Wednesday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. Multi-Chamber Mega ConnectNetworking Breakfast@ Holiday Inn NorthShore

Wednesday, May 19, 5-7 p.m.Business After Hours@ St. Benedict Nursing &Rehabilitation Center

Friday, May 21, 12 Noon - 5 p.m.Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Niles Area Community Showcase@ Golf Mill Shopping Center

Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.Women In Business Special Event@ C&M Auto Service

Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. - 12 NoonRecycle for Education@ Fresh Farms Parking Lot

Thursday, June 3, 12 Noon - 1 p.m.Business Summit and Lunch@ Niles Family Fitness Center

Thursday, June 17, 12 Noon - 1 p.m.Women In Business Luncheon@ Riggio’s Restaurant

Wednesday, June 23, 5-7 p.m.Business After Hours@ UPS Store

Thursday, June 24, 7 a.m. Multi-Chamber Sam’s ClubNetworking Breakfast@ Sam’s Club, DesPlaines

Friday, June 25, 9 a.m. - 12 NoonAnnual Job Shadow Day

Night of Roses Thank You Sponsors.........Page 2

March / April Membership Renewals.......Page 3

Hot Deal Member Discounts.....................Page 4-5

Chamber Member Anniversaries..............Page 7

Many members have already signed up to exhibit at our newestcommunity event - the NAC (Niles Area Community) Showcase.The event will feature a two day business-to-consumer expo atGolf Mill Shopping Center and a series of entertainment includ-ing musical performances and comedic acts, plus special programspresented by the Niles Public Library. This event is to provide anopportunity for companies to interact directly with the public todisplay products and services, introduce new ones, offer seasonalspecials and promotions. If you have not already, contact theNiles Chamber to see how you can benefit (847) 268-8180.

Niles Chamber Launches Community Showcase Event for MayJOIN THESE COMPANIES AT GOLF

MILL SHOPPING CENTER:

Al Katz Independent Sales Associate Pre-Paid LegalBrilliant Electric, Heating & Cooling

The Bugle Newspaper / Voyager Media Group, Inc.C&M Auto Service Inc.

Edward Jones - Bill Griffis, CFP®First Merit Bank

Journal & Topics NewspapersKiddie Kingdom

Maine Township/Maine Township Highway Dept.Morton Grove Animal Hospital & Boarding Kennel

North Suburban Physicians GroupPNA Bank

ProWindow ServiceScience Academy of Chicago

St. Matthew's Church and Pre-SchoolSCHEDULE OF EVENTSEntertainment at Center CourtFriday, May 21

Sark Antaramian, The History of Music in Chicago 1920 – 1970:Includes a lecture and concert from saxophone player SarkAntaramian who has played at the Taste of Chicago, for the WhiteSox, and for the Chicago Bulls. Joined by Eddie Shum, a jazz accor-dion player whose musical talent as been heard all over the world,the two will pay tribute to the music people listened, to sang alongwith and danced to in Chicago. They’ll take you back to the nightsyou remember with rock, waltz, swing, ballads, and ethnic selections.

Jason Huneke, Not Just a Comedian and NotJust a Juggler:You may have caught his Michael Jackson dance routine on AmericasGot Talent, but Jason’s original comedy and juggling will have youwowed! Jason is a headliner on Carnival Cruise Lines, and performsfor companies such as Harley Davidson, Disney, Bayer, Pfizer, Hormeland Purina which all agree, “Jason’s live show rocks!”

3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2210:00 a.m. Sam Reaves

BOOKS: Homicide 69 and Mean Town BluesBryan Gruley BOOK: Starvation Lake (2009)

11:00 a.m. John Presta BOOK: Mr. and Mrs. Grassroots: How Barack Obama, Two Bookstore Owners and 300 Volunteers Did It (2010)Thomas FrisbieBOOKS: Victims: of Justice with Randy Garrett, Victims of Justice Revisited (2005)

12:00 p.m. Luisa BuehlerBOOKS: The Inn Keeper (2009), Rosary Bride (Book 1)Robert GoldsboroughBOOKS: A President in Peril (2009), Shadow of the Bomb (2006)

1:00 p.m. David HeinzmannBOOK: A Word to the Wise (2009)Libby Fischer HellmannBOOKS: Doubleback (2009), Easy Innocence (2008)

2:00 p.m. Todd WessellBOOK: The One and OnlyChet CoppockBOOK: Fat Guys Shouldn't Be Dancin' at Halftime: An Irreverent Romp Through Chicago Sports

board of directors

our missionto advance the business,

industrial and civic interestsof Niles, Illinois

www.nileschamber.com (847) 268-8180

2010 PRESIDENTJoe Walsh

Access Benefit SolutionsFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Vince ScalettaAflac

SECOND VICE PRESIDENTDennis Vaccaro

RV Enterprises, Ltd.TREASURER

Bill KivitNorthSide Community Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTNick Katsoolias

Forest Financial Group Wealth Management

2010 DIRECTORSPeter Crouch

Nimlok ChicagoIwona Filipiak

Koenig & Strey Real EstateBarb Kruser

Niles Public LibraryGeorge Lowe

SparkfactorRich Mangold

RCM Home Inspections, LLCScott Polman

Attorney at LawChris SchyvinckShure Incorporated

John SkajaSkaja Terrace Funeral Home

Debra SloanJCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.

Regina VerdicoGolf Mill Shopping Center

DIRECTORS EMERITUSIrv Coats

Chuck BarbagliaGordon Faller

Dick LeiderLarry J. Ptasinski (1949-2006)Bob C. Wordel (1921 - 2008)

COMMITTEE MEETINGSTuesday, May 4, 9:00 a.m.Program & MarketingCommittee Meeting

Thursday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 11, 12 - 1 p.m.Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 13, 9:00 a.m.Ambassador and MembershipCommittees Meeting

Wednesday, May 26, 3:00 p.m.Golf Outing Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 1, 9:00 a.m.Program & Marketing Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 8, 12 - 1 p.m.Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.Membership Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m.Ambassador Committee Meeting

NILES FLASH CAB

847/647-8777773/631-8333

Low Flat Rates To and From O’HareTime Orders AcceptedAccepting All Major Credit Cards

Thank you for supporting another wonderful eveningOur Seventh Annual Niles Night of Roses - A

Tribute to Home Grown Success was onceagain a wonderful evening supported by thecommunity. Congratulations to the thirteen

very deserving award recipients for this yearincluding our Business of the Year Salon M and

our Niles Chamber Member of the Year DennisVaccaro. Special thanks to all our sponsors and program advertisers whosupported the event. We had over 350 people attend and enjoy theevening as we paid tribute to home grown success. Thanks to our com-mittees and chairperson Vince Scaletta.

EVENING SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

membership renewals

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A Mothers Touch Learning Academy Member Since 2006Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Member Since1980All American Bank Member Since 2005Al's #1 Italian Beef Member Since 2006American Music World, Inc. Member Since 2006AM-POL Import Export Member Since 2004Assi Plaza Member Since 2008Barnaby's Family Inn Member Since 1970Best Western Morton Grove Inn Member Since 2007Brancato Landscaping, Inc. Member Since 2001C&M Auto Service, Inc. Member Since 2005CD One Price Cleaners Member Since 2006Dental Works Member Since 2008Edison Construction Company Member Since 1968Fairway Banquets Member Since 2003Golf Maine Park District Member Since 1994Golf Mill Motor Sales, Inc. dba Golf Mill Ford Member Since 1994Golf Mill Shopping Center Member Since 1980Golf School District 67 Member Since 1993Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital Member Since 1998Grandinetti & Adley, DDS Member Since 2000Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza Member Since 1993Gusto Italiano Member Since 2009Haemoscope Corporation Member Since 2000Hanna Architects, Inc. Member Since 1995Hans Stone Fine Quartz by Stalwart Systems, LLC Member Since 2006Holiday Inn North Shore Member Since 1997Journal & Topics Newspapers Member Since 1975Juris Remodeling Member Since 2007

K&M Printing Member Since 2008Koelig & Associates Member Since 2007Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate Member Since 2006Kolpak & Lerner Member Since 1994Komar Screw Corporation Member Since 1997Landstar Global Logistics/Genex Member Since 2009Lions Club of Niles Member Since 2009Lucky Magee's Racino Grille and Sports Lounge Member Since 2006M & R Sales & Service, Inc. Member Since 1986Meinke's Garden Center Member Since 1969Milwaukee-Golf Realty Company Member Since 1970Nancy's Home of the Stuffed Pizza Member Since 1991NiCor Gas Member Since 1973Niles Color Center Member Since 1969Niles Flash Cab Member Since 1987Niles Park District Member Since 1971Notre Dame College Prep Member Since 1989Ozzie Sports Bar & Grill Member Since 2003Parkway Bank & Trust Company Member Since 1997Prime Care Resource, Inc. Member Since 2009Riggio's Restaurant Member Since 1969Rockledge Furniture dba Ashley Furniture Home Store Member Since 2009Schmeisser Meats Member Since 1969Sharper Dot Printing, Inc. Member Since 2003Skokie Automotive Corp. Member Since 1968Smithereen Pest Management Member Since 1990Tucker Development Corporation Member Since 2007TV Facts Member Since 2001Unlimited Service, Inc. Member Since 2008Village Crossing Shopping Center Member Since 1990Village of Niles Member Since 1968Village Plumbing & Sewer Service Member Since 1983

HOT DEALS member discoun

For more information on participating companies and d

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Advertising & PromotionalServicesFree LayoutRV Enterprises, Ltd. (847) 509-8710

10% Discount New ClientsCreative Promotional Products(847) 410-3815

Appliances & Televisions 5% Discount ABT Electronics (847) 967-8830

Attorneys At Law IL Power of Attorney forHealthCare/Initial Estate PlanOffice ConferencePtasinski & Smith, Law Offices(847) 296-6631

Free estate planning, family lawand real estate consultationsFree notary servicesFree short term guardianshipsLavelle Law, Ltd. (847) 705-7555

Automotive Services $25 Discount Passenger Car Tow$50 Discount on Collision

Services over $500Paintless Dent Repair ExpertsLin Mar Motors (847) 965-4200

A/C Service DiscountNational Brake Sale Fuel Saver PackageMidas Auto Service Experts (847) 588-1800

Banks Checking Account andCD Rate PromotionHarris Bank (847) 967-8000

Beauty Products15% Off First OrderAvon - Patty Neiberg (847) 205-7822

Business Development Coaching (1) Free Growth Audit/AutopsyRandolph Sterling, Inc. (847) 593-5020

Carpet and Flooring 30% Off Area Rug Cleaning$35 Off Home Wall to Wall Carpet Cleaning

Golden Knots (847) 647-6767

Catering$100 Gift Cert. w/$500 Order Special Offer for Events 75+GuestsCatered By Design (847) 965-4094

Cellular Services US Cellular Savings -See WebsiteUS Cellular - Touhy (847) 588-0171

Chiropractic Physicians Free Exam and ConsultationRichart Spinal & Sports Rehabilitation(847) 657-8686Free Initial ConsultationBourdage Chiropractic (773) 545-9379

Free Exam & ConsultationSowinski Chiropractic Center(847) 292-1820

Cleaning Service 12% DiscountPet Urine Special D & C Chem-Dry Carpet & UpholsteryCleaning (847) 803-9115

Computer ConsultantsLaptop, Desktop, TechnologySupport SALEASAYA Solutions (773) 853-0085

Consultants 25% Off the following:- Customer Loyalty Training- Leadership/Manage TrainingChadons Resources Group (773) 769-1992

Copy & Fax$20 Off a $100 JobNiles Express Copy (847) 696-1470

Currency Exchange 10% OffHar-Mil Currency Exchange (847) 647-8366

DentistCleaning & Full Mouth X-Rays $87 or a Free ExamDent-Sure Dental Services (773) 631-9700

Free Exam Dental Whitening SpecialChris Kyros, DDS, Ltd. (847) 827-9850

$99 New Patient SpecialLaser Whitening SpecialGlobal Dental Associates (847) 965-9300

New Patient Special - See websiteSave $400 on BracesDental Works (847) 296-6686

Discount Warehouse$10 Sam’s Club Gift CardSam’s Club (847) 296-5050

Dry Cleaners10% Discount Dry Cleaning OnlyOak Mill Cleaners (847) 583-8585

Educational$100 OffKumon Math & Reading (847) 324-5120

Electrical Contractors10% DiscountBrilliant Electrical Heating & Cooling (847) 588-2533

Employment Services Let's Get Acquainted OfferExpress Employment Professionals (773) 775-5656

FitnessCorporate Rate Niles Family Fitness Center (847) 588-8400

Hair Salons20% off for First Time ClientsLe French Twist Hair Salon (847) 965-9003

Health and Wellness Sample Artistry Beauty ProductsDouble X multi-Vitamin 11 Month FreeAmway Global Ind. Business Owners, Eugene& Roberta Koch (847) 965-1536

Complimentary Chiropractic Examand ConsultationComplimentary Yoga ClassNorth Suburban Physicians Group(847) 699-8888

Home Inspections$25 Off Complete Home InspectionRCM Home Inspections, LLC(847) 698-5993

Hearing Aids Free Evaluation Family Hear Care Center (847) 588-1895

Free Hearing ScreeningFree Hearing Aid CleaningFree Repair Estimates10% Off New Hearing AidsNorth Suburban Hearing Services (847) 966-0060

Hospice Free Hospice & End-of-Life

PresentationRainbow Hospice and Palliative Care(847) 685-9900

Insurance Free Consultation Allstate Insurance - Michael Molitor (847) 965-3800

Free Employee Interest SurveyAflac - Debra Suchor (847) 278-8219

Investment SecuritiesFree Educational Seminars &Portfolio ReviewsEdward Jones - Bill Griffis

Kitchen and Bath RemodelingFree- Kitchen or Bath Faucet Free In-Home Design ConsultThe Design Center for Kitchen and Bath(847) 600-3400

Marketing ConsultantsFree Marketing/Public Relations ReviewBarton & Barton, Ltd. (847) 698-5069

First Consultation FreeYesner Marketing (847) 297-6024

Massage/Naprapathy$40 Total Fee Per Visit,see website for detailsBack Pain Treatments (847) 588-3444

Mortgages Free Credit Report withFull Debt AnalysisUnited Mortgage Services (773) 631-9390

Newspapers15% Discount of Special Sections25% Off Internet AdvertisingJournal & Topics Newspapers (847) 299-5511

Optometrist/Ophthalmological 10% Discount

Niles Chamber member Hanna Architects, Inc. of Chicago was therecipient of two design awards by the Annual Association ofLicensed Architects (ALA). Both projects were among the twentyfive local, national, and international projects receiving recognitionfor outstanding architectural design:

National Association of Letter Carriers located at 3850 S. Michigan,Chicago Stronghold Condos located at 1541 N. Bosworth,Chicago (pictured below)

Selected from approximately nintey entries, winners represented thecategories of Institutional, Commercial, Residential, Renovation,

Interior and Unbuilt. The presentationof the prestigious awards was attendedby architects, contractors,owners/developers and guests andemceed by Geoffrey Baer, WTTW'sEmmy winning producer and personali-ty. Entries were evaluated by a distin-guished panel of judges. Judging criteriaincluded Program Solution, Site andSpace Planning, Overall DesignSolution and Construction System andDetails. ALA (Association of LicensedArchitects) is a national organization ofarchitects and related professionals.

nt program

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Professional Eye Care Center (847) 647-0707

Park District (7) Day Free Trial for FitnessMembership Niles Park District (847) 967-6633

Patio Furniture & Pools$5.00 OffNorbert Pools (847) 965-2252

Physical Therapy/OccupationalTherapyComplimentary ScreeningAthletiCo (773) 774-4291

Physical Therapy/Chiropractic/Pain Management50% Off Your First VisitGlobal Health Clinic (847) 299-7000

Picture Framing30% Off All Framing MaterialsThe Great Frame Up (847) 966-8400

Plumbing Services $15.00 Off One Hr. Service Call Village Plumbing & Sewer Service (847) 998-6160

Podiatrists 20% Off First Visit Northwest Podiatry Center(847) 823-5510

Free Exam & 20% OffNecessary TreatmentNiles Foot & Ankle Center (847) 470-0555

Free Initial Consultation Ankle & Foot Specialists (847) 588-3338

Printer Cartridges & ServiceEquipmentUp to 65% Off Printer CartridgesElite Cartridge & Printer Solutions(847) 647-6610

Printing 10% Off Artwork Services Diversified Graphics (847) 647-1988

Printing & Mailing 10% OffBusiness Express (847) 647-7770

Real Estate Free Home WarrantyCallero & Catino Realty (847) 967-6800

SchoolsFree Math/Science TutoringScience Academy of Chicago(847) 685-0682

Secure Document Destruction10% Discount on DocumentShreddingSecure Eco Shred (773) 685-0100

Shopping CentersReduced Fees on Gift CardsGolf Mill Shopping Center (847) 699-1070

VeterinariansComplimentary New PatientPhysical ExamMorton Grove Animal Hospital(847) 965-4010

Waterproofing 10% DiscountUnited Sealants & Waterproofing (847) 967-0788

Website Design Free Consultation 20% Discount Sparkfactor (773) 938-1230

Free Marketing ConsultationONE IMS (847) 327-1970

Windows/Siding $500 Off any room addition LaPelusa Home Improvement(847) 647-9900

10% Off First Completed JobProWindow Service, Inc. (847) 825-4890

Grand Opening andRibbon Cutting Ceremony

April 2010

TIC TOC GRILL(847) 710-9111

8010 N. Waukegan Rd, Nileswww.tictocgrill.com

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 2010

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS7031 W. Dempster Street, Niles (847) 966-0267 www.advanceautoparts.com

ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED ARCHITECTS (ALA) RECOGNIZESHANNA ARCHITECTS,INC IN 2009 DESIGN AWARD COMPETITION

Welcome to Niles

See insert for special offers for

restaurants, catering and

corporate parties

www.nileschamber.com (847) 268-8180

ABC COMMERCIAL, INC.(847) 414-53718056 Milwaukee Ave., Niles 60714www.abccommercialclean.comDerek Jankowski

ADVANCED AUTO PARTS(847) 966-02677031 Dempster St., Nileswww.advanceautoparts.comNeftali Albino

AL KATZ INDEPENDENT SALES ASSOCIATE,PRE-PAID LEGAL(847) 612-4676Skokie 60076www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/allenkatzAl Katz

CREATIVE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS(847) 410-38157300 N. Monticello, Skokie 60076www.creativepp.comRichard Block

GARVEY'S OFFICE PRODUCTS(847) 588-1690 (800) 621-15037500 N. Caldwell Ave, Niles 60714www.getgarveys.comMike Garvey

JUST LIKE HOME(847) 696-36638501 W. Dempster St, Niles 60714Terry Nikolarelis

KIDDIE KINGDOM7411 Milwaukee Ave, Niles 60714Michael Nigro

LENNOX PARTS PLUS(847) 588-21056295 W. Howard St., Niles 60714Paul Dunn

MORRISON ROADHOUSE(847) 588-13207355 N. Harlem Ave, Niles 60714www.morrisonroadhouse.comRobert Castle

MOVE ME THE MOVE MANAGERS(847) 353-8052Prospect Hts. 60070www.movemechicago.comMary Jane Keller

NILES FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #138(847) 588-6500P.O. Box 480593, Niles 60714Vince Genualdi

new members OMEGA COMMUNITY SENIOR SERVICES(847) 674-18887177 N. Lincoln AvenueLincolnwood 60712www.omegacares.orgMargaret DiSalvo

PROWINDOW SERVICE, INC.(847) 825-4890824 Busse Highway,Park Ridge 60068www.prowindowservice.comRegina Provenzano

SUPER MEDIA(773) 756-19708725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 700Chicago 60631www.supermedia.comRoger Gold

TIC TOC GRILL(847) 983-05298010 N. Waukegan Rd,Niles 60714www.tictocgrill.comFrank Tubikanec

USBORNE BOOKS AND MORE(847) 677-9212Skokie 60076www.grandmasusbornebooks.comJoanne Haeberlin

VP TECHS DESIGN(773) 791-79695045 N. Troy, Chicago 60625www.vptechs.comDavid Pilch

March Membership Madness

(847) 647-6640Fax: (847) 647-6641

Thank you to the following Chamber Members who invited a guest to check out theNiles Chamber of Commerce and Industry for March Membership Madness Month:

Debra Sloan, JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.George Lowe, Sparkfactor

Scott Polman, Attorney at LawVicky Kotsakos, First American Bank

Barb Kruser, Niles Public Library

gold members

The Vantage Point is a publication of the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry. For more information about membership

call (847) 268-8180.

VANTAGE POINTniles chamber

chamber staffKatie Schneider

Brenda Zielinski

Debbie Juris

Executive Director

Executive Assistant

Membership Coordinator

Advanced Auto PartsAmway Global Independent Business Owners

Eugene & Roberta Koch C&M Auto Service, Inc.CitibankDevon BankEast Maine School District 63Edward Jones Company - Bill GriffisEdward Jones Company - Jeffrey CardellaFJ Development CorporationForest Financial Group Wealth ManagementFresh FarmsGastroenterology & Liver Disease Associates, LLCGolf Mill Motor Sales Inc. d/b/a Golf Mill FordK&M PrintingLeaning Tower YMCALennox Parts PlusLin-Mar Motors, Inc.Magtag GraphicsMoney Mailer of Greater Park RidgeMorrison RoadhouseNorth Suburban Physicians GroupPioneer PressRV Enterprises, Ltd.Sara Meat MarketSt. Matthew Center for HealthTLC Network, Inc.

Whether you are a new member or a member renewing your commitment to building a strong and viable

business community, we urge you to go for the gold!

The Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industryinvites you

to upgrade your Chamber investmentto a Gold Membership.

Hanna Architects, Inc.John C. HannaCelebrating 15 Years

180 W. Washington,Suite 600Chicago 60602(312) 750-1800

Village CrossingShopping CenterCelebrating 20 Years

Touhy at NilesCenter RoadNiles/Skokie IL(630) 954-7300

White Eagle Banquets and RestaurantCelebrating 40 Years

6839 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles (847) 647-0660

Harris Bank Celebrating 25 Years

7077 Dempster Niles 60714

(847) 967-8000

Congratulations - Membership Milestones

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MAY 2010FRIDAY, MAY 7 12:00 NOON - 1:00 P.M.Business Summit & LunchCapone’s Hideout, 6873 Milwaukee Ave., Niles

FRIDAY, MAY 14 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.North Shore Women’s ConferenceLincolnshire Marriott Resort10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 7:30 A.M - 9:30 A.M.Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking BreakfastHoliday Inn NorthShore, 5300 W. Touhy, Skokie

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Business After Hours @St. Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center6930 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles

FRIDAY, MAY 21 12:00 NOON - 5:00 P.M.SATURDAY, MAY 22 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.NAC Community ShowcaseGolf Mill Shopping CenterCorner of Milwaukee Ave. and Golf Road, Niles

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.Women In Business - Automotive Boot Camp@ C&M Auto Service, Inc. 835 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview

JUNE 2010THURSDAY, JUNE 3 12:00 NOON - 1:00 P.M.Business Summit & LunchNiles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Drive

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 9:00 A.M - 12:00 NOONRecycling for EducationFresh Farms and Devon BankPoint Plaza Parking Lot, 5740 W. Touhy Ave., Niles

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 12:00 NOON - 1:00 P.M.Women In Business Networking LuncheonRiggio’s Restaurant, 7530 Oakton St., Niles

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Business After Hours @ UPS StoreHosted by: RV Enterprises, Ltd. and UPS Store8926 N. Greenwood Ave., Niles

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOONAnnual Job Shadow DayBe a workplace host for a local teen

sign up at www.nileschamber.com

niles chamber

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Register online at www.nileschamber.comor call Brenda (847) 268-8180

or email events@nileschamber.com

FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENTSATURDAY, JUNE 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Fresh Farms Parking Lot in Point Plaza

5740 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles

Monetary donations to the Dollars forScholars are appreciated.

Shred for Education!All proceeds from this event will benefitthe Niles Dollars for Scholars Program.

Business After Hours Business After Hours are an informal, networkingopportunity for chamber members to meet areabusiness owners and company representatives. Bybuilding relationships with other memebers you can:

generate leads and gain customerslearn new ideas to improve your bottom linecreate partnerships with other local companies

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 5 - 7 P.M.St. Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center6930 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 5 - 7 P.M.

RV Enterprises, Ltd. and UPS StoreUPS Store, 8926 N. Greenwood Ave, Niles

Two fun-filled days of entertainment, prizes andgive-aways, plus a look at local businesses.

Check out new products for the seasonFind great deals on services including spring and summer specialsVisit Golf Mill Shopping Center for great family entertainment

This is a FREE event for the Niles community

FRIDAY, MAY 21 12 - 5 SATURDAY, MAY 22 10 - 3

GOLF MILL SHOPPING CENTERCorner of Golf Rd. and Milwaukee Ave.

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Sign with your company’s logo at the bar

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

Host the helicopter ball drop contest. Showcase your

company at the check in and during the ball drop

All details will be arranged by the Chamber

Company logo featured on Golf Outing Event webpage

Company logo featured in E-Vantage event promotion

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

EAGLE BEVERAGE CART$300 for 1 Beverage Cart Sponsorship

$500 for exclusive Beverage Cart Sponsor

HOLE & GREEN PREMIUM $350

PAR-TEE BAGS

ACE COCKTAIL$300 for 1 Cocktail Sponsorship

$500 exclusive Cocktail Sponsor

BIRDIE LUNCH$300 for 1 Lunch Sponsorship

$500 as exclusive Lunch Sponsor

Your name will be exclusively featured all day with a

sign on the Hole and a sign on the Green

Send company representatives to host one of our

approved course contests

HOLE SPONSOR $150

RAFFLE GIFT SPONSOR

Your business name will be featured all day on a sign

marking the Hole

Your business name will be placed on a cart to be

viewed throughout the entire course

Promote your business with a gift donation (Value

between $25-$500) to our famous "Reverse Draw Raffle”

Your company will be announced when the gift is

presented to the winner

Supply us with 160 items to be given to all golfers

Suggested items include: golf balls, towels, tees, gloves,

club covers, umbrellas, hats, t-shirts, etc.

Use these great tools to market your business

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Annual G lf Outing

HELICOPTER BALL DROP$1,000 Exclusive Sponsorship

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.

Sign with your company’s logo at the lunch area

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

Sign with your company’s logo on a beverage cart

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

HOLE & GREEN $250Your name will be exclusively featured all day with signs

on the Hole and on the Green

HOLE IN ONE CONTEST$600 Exclusive Sponsorship

Host the Hole In One contest with a possible $10,000

cash prize. Showcase your company on the green

All contest details will be arranged by the Chamber

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

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Company Phone

____________________________________________________________Sponsorship

________________________________________________ _________/_________

Visa or Mastercard (NO AMEX) Expires

Fax form to the Niles Chamber Office: (847) 268-8186 or email: katie@nileschamber.com

Niles Chamber

CART SPONSOR$55 for 1 Cart

$200 for 4 Carts

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ANNUAL G LF OUTING

Join the 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010Old Orchard Country Club

700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

11:00 a.m. Check-In & Lunch

12:00 Noon Shotgun start*

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour - Open Bar

6:30 p.m. Dinner & Raffle

*PLAY FORMAT THIS YEAR WILL BE A SCRAMBLE

NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

2010 REGISTRATION FORM

Company:____________________________________________

First & Last Names:

1._____________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

2._____________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

3._____________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

4._____________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

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 SoldGrand Prize $5,000, plus 40 other great prizes

Package reservations and fees must be submitted to the Chamber office by July 9, 2010. Availability is based

on a first-come, first-serve basis. No refunds will be given after July 9th. If you have any questions, please

call Brenda at the Chamber office (847) 268-8180 or fax your registration form to (847) 268-8186.

Reservations must be made in advanced. There is a $10 fee for all walk-ins.

Golf, Lunch,

Dinner &

Raffle Ticket

$200

Golf, Lunch

& Dinner

$150

Dinner Only

$50

Raffle

Ticket Only

$50

Amount enclosed: $____________

Visa / MC#: _______________________________________Exp. Date_________/_________

Name of Cardholder:___________________________________________________________

Phone #:_________________________Email:______________________________________

Make checks payable to:

Niles Chamber

of Commerce

8060 W. Oakton Street,

Niles, Illinois, 60714

Reserve Your Space Today, this event has SOLD OUT in past years!

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Thru May, let LIN-MAR repair your hail damage and receive a free ozone deodorizing treatment for your car’s interior. Call (847) 965-4200.

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