After Hours

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Le Cochon Wine Bar and Bistro at 201 S. 3rd St. in Geneva on Feb. 25. Manager Bernard Laskowski cut the ribbon held by chamber board Chair Michael Olesen and Laskowski's father, Bernie Laskowski. The Laskowskis’ friends, employees, and Geneva chamber staff members joined in the celebration. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

On Feb. 13, Abt Electronics in Glenview, 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., brought together top professionals in the design, build and architecture industries for its annual Night of Inspiration. From left, Rafal Kubalski, Abt builder division manager, and Joe Klett, Abt sales manager, stand alongside industry leaders and panelists: Thomas Roszak, principal at Thomas Roszak Architecture; Linda Kozloski, executive vice president and design director at Weldon Development Group; Christopher Coleman, president at Wingspan Development Group; and Jonathan Kubow, development managing director at Core Spaces. Courtesy of Tori Soper Photography

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a joint ribbon cutting for Aligned Beauty Studio, DB Aesthetics, and Hamilton Salon & Spa Suites, all at 423 Hamilton St. in Geneva on Feb. 21. Owners Karen Orth, Danielle Brandonisio, and Kelly Mogensen cut the ribbon held by chamber board Chair Michael Olesen and Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns. The businesses are joining forces under one roof to provide a one-stop shop for wellness and beauty needs. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of young entrepreneurs at its annual dinner Jan. 30 at Avante Banquets & Conference Center. The 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Award was presented to Julie Gonzalez, Sree Nara, Rishi Patari, and Dylan DeLeon for their development of Fresh Cornucopia, an online marketplace created through Barrington High School’s business Incubator Program. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Seapeak Style with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 14. This Batavia Boardwalk Shops graduate found a permanent location in the Wilson Street Mercantile, 222 E. Wilson St., No. 1, in Batavia. Mayor Jeffery Schielke joined the celebration along with shop owner Grace Schultz; Batavia Chamber President and CEO Margaret Perreault; Patti Anselme, chamber special events coordinator; Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator; Beth Walker, Batavia MainStreet executive director; and Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet. Courtesy of Batavia Chamber of Commerce

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Home Team Collectibles, a new destination for sports and trading card enthusiasts at 100 E. Station St., Suite 155, Barrington. It is founded by Barrington residents Lupe Elguera and Nick Hollinger. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce