Hoffman chamber to hold first recognition event

The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce is holding a celebration to recognize area businesses on Jan. 19.

The chamber is recognizing chamber businesses that set a high bar of excellence in the community, organizers say. “The Celebration of Excellence was created to reward and encourage businesses who invest in the community at large, grow the local economic base and improve the overall economic climate in the community,” said Executive Director Cheri Sisson.

The first event of its kind will take place at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Prairie Stone. A committee evaluated on the following criteria:

타 The business supports and contributes to the mission of the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

타 The business works to support the community by stimulation of the economic growth in Hoffman Estates.

타 The business works to improve the business environment of Hoffman Estates.

타 The business contributes to the community with the volunteering to support social, health or philanthropic works in the effort to better the community.

Awards will be given in five categorizes including, chamber volunteer of the year, small business, mid-size business, large business and public sector partner.

Finalists are listed on the chamber’s website at hechamber.com.

For more, call (847) 781-9100.