VANTAGE POINT May / June 2016 niles chamber

www.discoverniles.com

calendar of events

Thursday, May 5 8:30 a.m.

Scholarship Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 5 9:30 a.m.

Program/Events Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 10 3:30 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 12 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Lunch

@ Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee, Niles

Thursday, May 19 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours

@ Niles Township

5255 Main Street, Skokie

Thursday, June 2 8:30 a.m.

Scholarship Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 2 9:30 a.m.

Program/Events Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 2 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours

@ Courtyard by Marriott,

2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines

Saturday, June 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bike Niles Fest Event

@ Notre Dame College Prep,

7655 Dempster Street, Niles

Tuesday, June 14 3:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, June 15 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Reference USA @ Niles Public Library,

6960 Oakton Street, Niles

Tuesday, June 21 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

LinkedIn Workshop

@ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster, Niles

LF OUTING ANNUAL G CHEVY CHASE GOLF CLUB

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

? Tuesday, June 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Dunkin Donuts (7039 Dempster)

Bruce Bixler is an executive coach who will help to train and develop small

businesses and entrepreneurs to optimize LinkedIn. The program is an

opening level LinkedIn for business people, sales people, and entrepreneurs

that already have a complete profile. Highlights of the workshop:

Strong on-line profile and digital reputation

Understand and better utilize the main features

Optimizing Skills, Finding Connections, Groups and Following

Providing content

Paid versus Free accounts

$30 Member Fee | $40 Non Members Fee | All LinkedIn Levels Welcome

board of directors PRESIDENT

Randy Greco CHoLAB, Inc

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hartogh

C&M Auto Service, Inc

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Curry

State Farm Insurance

TREASURER Dennis Lingenfelter

FirstMerit Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Krystyna Koda

Ridgewood Gardens

2016 DIRECTORS

Paul Ayala

Walmart

Kyle Burcar

Golf Mill Shopping Center

Vince Gendusa

Platinum Touch Industries, LLC

Bill Griffis

First Search, Inc.

Samantha Stagg

Brookdale Niles

Gene Jurczak

Stalwart Systems

Pat Knoll

Shure Incorporated

Kevin Morris

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA

Tom Pekic

Chasers Bar & Grill

Christine Pusateri

Christine Pusateri Solutions

DIRECTORS EMERITUS Irv Coats

Joanne Cwynar

Randy Greco

Dick Leider

Dean Strzelecki

Chuck Barbaglia (1939-2013)

Gordon Faller (1928-2011)

Larry J. Ptasinski (1949-2006)

Bob C. Wordel (1921-2008)

Bot Spot Robotics

7752 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Niles, 60714

(847) 972-1186

www.mybotspot.com

Edward Jones - Andrew Mierisch 8204 W. Oakton Street

Niles, 60714

(847) 692-5638

www.edwardjones.com/

andrew-mierisch

We are very pleased to announce the

recipients of the 2016 scholarships. We

were overwhelmed with the response

and the caliber of applicants:

High School $1,000

Nathaniel Caamoan

Tayanna Lilly

Anthony Schmidt

College $3,000

Marguerite Bambic

Patricia Marek

Juliana Tornabene

2016 Award Winners Thank You!

A special thank you to these

companies that very generously

donated to our program:

Congratulations on your Grand Opening

Investment strategies. One-on-one advice.

Jeff Cardella

Financial Advisor

8141 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Niles, IL 60714

(847) 470-8953

Member SIPC

847/647-8777

773/631-8333

NILES FLASH CAB

Low Flat Rates to and from O’Hare

Time Orders Accepted

Accepting All Major Credit Cards

District 207 Career Pathways Business Partner Network is a collaboration among Maine

Township High School District 207 (Maine East, Maine South

and Maine West), employers and community organizations

working together to build career education partnerships.

Through relevant career education and work based learning

opportunity, local employers build a future pipeline of quali-

fied employees.

Opportunities Include:

Classroom Speakers

Job-Shadowing

Mentoring

Internships

Employment

Advisory Council

To Discuss Benefits for Your

Business Contact:

Laura Cook, Career Coordinator

1131 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge

(847) 384-6668

lcook@maine207.org

Jeffrey Cardella Financial Advisor 8141 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714 Bus. 847-470-8953 Fax 888-846-7344 jeff.cardella@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

gold members

gold members

AAA-NORTH SUBURBAN INSURANCE AGENCY 7520 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago 60631

(847) 677-1222

www.aaa-northsuburban.com

Steven Schwartz

Insurance agent Steve Schwartz offers

home, car and life insurance to best

meet your needs.

BOT SPOT ROBOTICS 7752 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL

(847) 972-1186

www.mybotspot.com

Joe Dadivas

Kids and adults can experience the

world of robotics with hands on work-

shops and building “makeshop”. For

classes, summer camps, corporate

outings and parties—build on today,

better our tomorrow.

COMED COMPANY 5190 Church Street, Skokie 60077

(800) 334-7661

www.comed.com

Carlo Cavallaro

Our local utility and energy delivery

company is committed to customer

services, security and satisfaction. They

are focused on benefiting people, the

environment and local economies.

COMPASS AUTOMATION 1380 Gateway Dr., Suite 4, Elgin 60124

(847) 426-6696

www.compass-automation.com

Philip Rogoz

Challenging the status quo, Compass

Automation offers complimentary auto-

mation assessments for manufacturers.

CRUISE PLANNERS PARK RIDGE (847) 825-7761

www.funfilledtravelers.com

Gerry Waller

A full service travel agency offering a

wide-range of cruises as well as land

and tour packages to destinations

throughout the world.

EDWARD JONES - ANDREW MIERISCH 8204 W. Oakton Street, Niles 60714

(847) 692-5638

www.edwardjones.com/andrew-

mierisch

Andrew Mierisch, AAMS

Financial planning assistance with a

focus on investments and insurance

for long term investors.

METRA PRINTING 7560 N. Milwaukee Avenue,

Chicago, IL 60631

(773) 775-0515

Sam Kuraishi

With over 34 years experience Metra

offers general commercial printing,

graphic design and signage to fit all your

needs including letterhead, envelopes,

posters, labels/stickers, newsletters,

menus, carbonless forms and more.

MORGAN STANLEY - MICHAEL GALLEGO 227 W. Monroe St., Chicago 60606

(312) 648-3061 www.morganstanleyfa.com/michael.gallego/

Michael Gallego

Michael will help you define and strive to

meet your goals by delivering a vast ar-

ray of resources to you in the way that is

most appropriate for how you invest and

what you want to achieve.

RICO INDUSTRIES, INC. 7000 N. Austin Ave, Niles 60714

(847) 779-5227

www.ricoinc.com

Ken Schack

Rico sells wholesale gift and novelty

products into retail markets across the

country. A one stop sports shop for eve-

rything fans need to accessorize their

vehicle, have a tailgate party, decorate

their room or office, and get as a gift.

R.M.C. ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. 1032, Melrose Park 60161

(847) 825-2575

www.rmccommercialsnowremoval.com

Richard Czeck

new members

R.M.C. ENTERPRISES, INC. (CONT.) Winters require professional snow and

ice removal. For almost 50 years, R.M.C.

has specialized in servicing large com-

mercial properties, retail developments,

healthcare & educational facilities, shop-

ping malls, and corporate properties

with parking facilities.

SHAKOU PARK RIDGE 130 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge 60068

(773) 441-9900

www.shakousushi.com

Randi Moxi

Shakou Sushi brings the ''city vibe'' to

Park Ridge with their newest restaurant

offering modern Asian cuisine.

WILDWOOD TAVERN 6480 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles 60714

(847) 677-6663

www.wildwoodtavern.net

Ellie Freedman

This new tavern style restaurant serves

fresh homemade food and craft beers in

a relaxing environment. Private rooms

and catering also available.

WOODWARD, INC. 6300 W. Howard Street, Niles 60714

(847) 673-8300

www.woodward.com

Talaya Johnson

Woodward integrates leading-edge

technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid,

actuation, and electronic control systems

for the aerospace and industri-

al markets. Their growth is driven by the

increasing demand for fuel-efficient, low-

emission, and high-performance energy

management.

XL ENERGY 733 Lee Street, Suite 100,

Des Plaines 60016

(847) 924-7700

Tom Vanis

Tom and his team have over 20 years

experience in the energy supply field.

With a changing and competitive market

they can bring your company energy

savings and consumption reduction.

gold members

5600 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles | (847) 588-1704

gold members

8032 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles IL 60714

847-730-4410

Open Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 - 6:00

Sunday 11:00 - 5:00

gold members

5630 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles

(847) 647-8641 | www.walmart.com

gold members

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MAY 2016

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Restaurant Fundraiser for Local Scholarships

@ Blaze Pizza, 5712 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles 20% of Sales goes to Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars program

THURSDAY, MAY 12 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch @ Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles

Fee: $30 Members by May 5th at 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $40 Prospective Members and Walk-Ins

THURSDAY, MAY 19 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours

& Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

@ Niles Township, 5255 Main Street, Skokie

MONDAY, MAY 23 11:30 A.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Restaurant Fundraiser for Local Scholarships

@ Graziano’s Brick Oven Pizza, 5960 W. Touhy, Niles 20% of Sales goes to Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars program

JUNE 2016

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott

2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Bike Niles Fest Community Event @ Notre Dame College Prep, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Small Businesses Begin with Reference USA @ Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 8:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

LinkedIn Workshop @ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster Street, Niles Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40

niles chamber

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Register online at www.discoverniles.com

Bike Rides

BMX Stunt Show

Safety Town

Bouncy House

Food Vendors

Safety Tips

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Networking is a great

resource to gain customers

and build your referral

network, plus a chance to

find new vendors and

share marketing ideas.

Business After Hours are FREE for Members

Tuesday, June 21st @ Dunkin Donuts, 7039 Dempster

Join us for a two-hour workshop with Bruce Bixler an

executive coach who will help to train and develop small

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Notre Dame College Prep

NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

2016 REGISTRATION FORM

Join Niles Chamber of Commerce members and guests for our Annual Golf Outing and Din-

ner Fundraiser. 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016

Chevy Chase Country Club

1000 Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, 60090

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

12:00 p.m. Shotgun start

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

PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON*

*Package includes: TWO Complimentary Beverage Tickets,

Golf Cart, Goodie Bag, Cocktail Hour and Dinner

Golf, Lunch, Dinner & Raffle Ticket: $200 (Save $5)

Golf, Lunch & Dinner: $155

Dinner & Cocktail Hour: $55

Package reservations and fees must be submitted to the Chamber office by July

14, 2016. Availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. No refunds will be

given after July 14th. If you have any questions, please call Brenda at the Cham-

ber office (847) 268-8180 or fax your registration form to (847) 268-8186. Reser-

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

Buy your Raffle Tickets TODAY, last year all tickets were SOLD OUT before the start of the event!

Company:__________________________________________

First & Last Names:

1.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

2.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

3.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

4.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________

Amount Enclosed: $___________

Golf, Lunch

& Dinner

$155

Dinner Only

$55

Raffle

Ticket Only

$50

Visa / MC / Discover / AmEx #: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date_____/______

Sec Code: _____

Name of Cardhold-

er:_____________________________________________________

Billing Address, City, Zip:

Send checks payable to:

Niles Chamber of Commerce 8060 W.

Oakton, Suite 101 Niles, IL 60714

ANNUAL G LF OUTING

SAVE $5

Golf, Lunch,

Dinner &

Raffle Ticket

$200

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Use these great tools to market your business

Golf Outing - Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 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 Sponsor or 2 Sponsors for $500 each

Host the Peg The Pen ball toss contest. Showcase your

company at the check-in and during the ball toss

All details will be arranged by the Chamber

Company logo featured on Golf Outing Event webpage

Company logo featured in E-Vantage event promotion

ACE COCKTAIL $300 for each Cocktail Sponsorship

Sign with your company’s logo at the bar

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

EAGLE BEVERAGE CART $300 for each Beverage Cart Sponsorship

Sign with your company’s logo on a beverage cart

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

BIRDIE LUNCH $300 for each Lunch Sponsorship

Sign with your company’s logo at the lunch area

Sign with your company listed at the registration table

Hole Sign

HOLE & GREEN PREMIUM $275

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

HOLE & GREEN $250

Your name will be exclusively featured all day with

HOLE SPONSOR $150

Your business name will be featured all day on a

Company ___________________________ Phone _________________

Sponsorship ________________________________________________

Fax form: (847) 268-8186 or email: brenda@nileschamber.com

Questions? Call (847) 268-8180

CART SPONSOR

$55 for 1 Cart or $200 for 4 Carts

Your business name will be placed on a cart to be

viewed throughout the entire course

RAFFLE GIFT SPONSOR Promote your business with a gift donation (value

more than $25) to our famous "Reverse Draw Raffle”

PAR-TEE BAGS Supply us with 130 items to be given to all golfers

Suggested items include: golf balls, towels, tees,

gloves, covers, umbrellas, hats, or gift certificates

Niles Chamber Annual G lf Outing

Visa / Master Card / Discover / AMEX

Card #_______________________________________________

Expires _________ /___________ Sec Code _________

Billing Address ________________________________________

City__________________________________Zip Code________