Automotive business to hold grand opening
A Fremd High School graduate was driven to motor sports at the age of 15 when a buddy took him to a street race.
"I saw all the souped up cars. It caught my attention," said Kris Von Sydow.
At 16, he started street racing and then got into road racing.
Now at 21, Von Sydow opened his own business VS Motorsports at 1045 E. Remington in Schaumburg.
The business focuses on building race cars, fleet maintenance and automotive repair.
Von Sydow is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Food and refreshments will be served.
While motor sports are the specialty at the shop, the business offers all repair services for automobiles.
"We're a one-stop shop for everything," Von Sydow said.
The shop features state of the art equipment, including a top of the line machine for balancing tires.
The shop also features a dealership-style car wash.
Von Sydow has also attempted to make the showroom and waiting area as comfortable as possible. Four flat-screen TVs, three laptops and three Xbox 360s are available for customers while they wait.
Von Sydow grew up in his family business, Von Sydow's Moving & Storage in Palatine. That business, which started in 1888, has been an Allied Van Lines agent for 80 years.
For more information, check out vsmotorsports.com.
Keeping it clean: Tony and Jill Laramie have taken over a local Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise.
They took over Sheridan Chem-Dry from Debbie Sheridan. The company has been in business for more than 21 years serving northwest Cook and northern DuPage counties.
The Chem-Dry process allows carpets to dry in less than an hour. For more, call (847) 981-0077.
Chili cook off: The Business After Hours Annual Chili Cook Off Networking Event sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palatine takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 321 Buesching Road in Lake Zurich.
Hosted by Lake Zurich Fire & Rescue Station No. 1., visitors can decide which firefighter has the best chili while networking with 100 or more local business leaders. The free event is open to Lake Zurich Area Chamber members and prospective members.
Relaxation: After sharing business space for 8 years at a Schaumburg salon, Janice Jenkins Pardo recently opened her own place.
The aesthetician recently launched Élan Face & Body in Roselle at 119 E. Main St. at Roselle and Irving Park roads.
Jenkins Pardo says her motto is "relaxation in, stress out ... peace of mind."
She business offers specialty services for the skin, body care and massage.