Mayor to address Des Plaines businesses

Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz and his staff will address the business community and review city accomplishments in 2013 and outline ideas and plans for 2014 for the Des Plaines community at a Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce breakfast 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Manzo’s Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road. The chamber also will present its Community Enhancement Awards. For the past 49 years, the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce has recognized those member businesses that have gone beyond the norm when building and/or improving their businesses for the betterment of the Des Plaines community. Nominees must be a Des Plaines business and the project/program must have taken place between January 2013 and December 2013. Recognition is given for new business development or expansion; business rehabilitation or renovation; substantial increase in employee base; new program development; companies that donate or give back to the community. To nominate a business, contact the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, (847) 824-4200 or dpchamber.com. The breakfast costs $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers and the registration deadline is Jan. 7.