Naperville Chamber to host 'Inaugural Gala'

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its biggest fundraising event of the year when it plays host to its Inaugural Gala: Back to Our Roots from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville, 1823 Abriter Court, Naperville.

The evening will begin with an open bar cocktail reception where guests will have a chance to mingle, participate in a number of fundraising games and enjoy a hyperlocal craft beer tasting.

An assortment of appetizers has been paired with selections from local craft breweries, including Hopvine Brewing Company, Granite City Brewery, Rock Bottom Brewery, Two Brothers Roundhouse, Pollyanna Brewing Company and Solemn Oath Brewery.

The cocktail reception will be followed by a four-course dinner and an evening of dancing and celebration with music provided by Windy City Dueling Pianos. The evening also will feature a Draw Down presented by Banyan Treatment Center.

Each attendee will be entered for a chance to win. Every 20th ticket drawn will win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant, and the final ticket drawn will receive a $2,000 grand prize.

The ticket price for the event is $150.

To register, visit www.naperville.net or contact Kara Carpenter, director of events and programs, at (630) 544-3360 or kcarpenter@naperville.net.

The Naperville chamber is the largest suburban chamber in the state with an active membership of 1,300 groups.