After Hours

The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce celebrated its win of the Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Award by throwing a party for its members. This was the first time the Bloomingdale chamber was nominated for the Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards. From left are, Branka Poplonski, Bloomingdale Township clerk; Camille Cariosa, Sharyn Murphy, Karen Vitale, from Bloomingdale Lions Club; Matt Gugliciello, Stratford Crossing Shopping Center and chamber board director; Mike Hovde, Bloomingdale Township administrator and chamber board director; Susan DiMeo Sargent, Pan American Bank & Trust and chamber board director; John Dabrowski, Bloomingdale Township assessor. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Amy Fetch, center, owner of Chicago Mama Physical Therapy, is joined by her husband, Louie Fetch, daughter Ella Fetch, son Aidan Fetch, parents Kathy and Ray Walsh, and sister-in-law Brittany Walsh for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Also pictured are local community leaders and business owners Linda Gump, Lauren Biestek, Dr. Reinhold Llerena, and Jose Anchietta. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and staff celebrated the 15th anniversary of Budokan Martial Arts with owner Liz Pagano and her instructors and students. Located at 959 N. La Fox St. in South Elgin, Budokan welcomes all ages and experience levels to participate in a diverse range of disciplines. Courtesy of Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce recently joined employees of Chicago Dental Esthetics for a ribbon cutting at the dental care practice located at 450 Glenview Road in Glenview. Courtesy of Glenview Chamber of Commerce

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce recently joined employees of Dip and Sip Donuts for a ribbon cutting. The shop makes its doughnuts fresh daily from scratch and can make custom orders for any occasion. It is located at 1825 Waukegan Road in Glenview. Courtesy of Glenview Chamber of Commerce