After Hours

Comcast opened a new Xfinity Store in Round Lake Beach at 530 E. Rollins Road in the Rollins Crossing Shopping Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Jan. 29 with local officials and the Lake Villa Lindenhurst Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy of Lake Villa Lindenhurst Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, 416 Hamilton St., on Feb. 11 in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Owner Pietro Verone cut the ribbon held by his grandchildren. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce board leadership is sworn in during the annual dinner celebration. Pictured from left are: Kyle Kick, John Christian, Jennifer Hissa, Dr. Craig Winkelman, Suzanne Corr, Zach Witt, Ellaine Sambo-Reyther, Scott Anderson, Jen Frey, Linda Gump, Rob Jones, Linda Fine, Julie Mayer, Robert Finley, and Brad Stetson, right, speaking at the microphone. Not pictured: Jon Stickney, Dr. Reinhold Llerena, Brett Koenig, Paul Maloney, Mike Dropka and Darice Trout. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Julie Roy prepares to cut the ribbon at Achieve Physical Therapy, alongside her uncle Matt Johlie, father Mike Johlie, husband Nick Roy, sons Riley and Casey Roy, mother Anne Johlie, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce member Tim Matta, Tensile Strength Studio owner Jo Ann Graser, and many friends, family members, community leaders, and chamber members. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Alma Lombardo, center, is joined by members of the Diamond Dental team during the ribbon cutting celebration for the practice’s new Lake Zurich location. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Calderone's Barbershop, 320 Crescent Place Feb. 6 in celebration of its grand opening. Owners Adam and Ashley Calderone cut the ribbon held by Ashley's parents, Jennifer and Gary Maughan. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Huntington National Bank hosted a community launch celebration Feb. 7 to mark the opening of its new full-service branch and corporate office space at 40 Skokie Blvd., Suite 150, in Northbrook. Courtesy of Huntington National Bank

The Community Partner Award was presented to Barrington Area Volunteer Connection in recognition of its outstanding impact on the Barrington community. Shefali Bhuva and Sam Adams-Lanham accept the award during the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner celebration Jan. 29 Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Business Excellence Award was presented to The Greggory in recognition of its commitment to exceptional service and quality. Bill Veremis and Gregg Horan accept the award during the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner celebration Jan. 29. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Innovator of the Year Award was presented to Brian and Julianne Long of the Catlow 1927 Foundation in recognition of their vision and dedication to preserving a historic community landmark. The award was presented during the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner celebration Jan. 29. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce