After Hours

These nurses, and their colleagues, have of course been on the front lines throughout the pandemic. So, BCEN was grateful for the opportunity to recognize their dedication and commitment to their profession, their specialty and their patients in person March 18. Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), Oak Brook, CEO Janie Schumaker and Employer Relations Manager Kathy Mace visited with board certified emergency RNs and leadership at Edward Hospital in Naperville to thank them for their dedication to emergency nursing excellence and optimal patient care as part of the annual, global celebration of Certified Nurses Day (March 19) celebrations.

Bubbakoo's Burritos had its ribbon tying on Feb. 24. Bubbakoo's Burritos is located at 115 W Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Pictured from left to right: Michael Mertes, Village Business Development Manager, Trustee John Scaletta, Trustee Mary Beth Canty, Mayor Tom Hayes, Owner Dave Patel, Trustee Nicolle Grasse, Trustee Robin LaBedz, and Jon Ridler, Executive Director of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate a ribbon cutting for Jo Jo's ShakeBar, 5 Jackson Avenue in Naperville. The ceremony was facilitated with esteemed ambassadors and community members. Mayor Steve Chirico welcomed Jo Jo's ShakeBar to Naperville and thanked them for choosing this city for their newest location. Christina Caton Kitchel, director of leasing for Caton Commercial and Chairman of the Board for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce thanked Jo Jo's for joining the chamber and reminded them that we are here to support you and your business. Kaylin Risvold, President and CEO of the NACC reminded Robbie Schloss, managing partner for Jo Jo's to lean on the chamber and look for us for support.

Over the weekend, more than 200 people gathered in Woodridge to tour and celebrate the opening of Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies' second location. The 11,000 square foot pediatric therapy center is equipped with state of the art and professionally designed rock-climbing walls, gyms, and more. Owner Christina Scalise-Morrissey and the Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies team cuts the ribbon during Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies' Woodridge grand opening.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a Business After Hours New Member Reception at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Ln., Geneva on March 22. Geneva Chamber members who joined in the last year were welcomed and given an opportunity to showcase their business. Rob and Susi Brucato of Scentcerely Yours learn more about one of the Geneva Chamber's new businesses, Sunshine Social Media.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce, along with Batavia Chamber of Commerce, held a Ribbon Cutting for 25N Coworking Geneva Annex, 25 N. River Ln., Geneva on March 23. 25N was able to renovate and expand into a space that was previously occupied by one of their clients, who moved upstairs. There is now more room for their clients to work remotely. Geneva Chamber of Commerce President Paula Schmidt and City of Geneva Alderman Dean Kilburg held the Geneva ribbon. Batavia Chamber of Commerce President Margaret Perreault and Batavia Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Mike Burke held the Batavia Ribbon. Stephanie Keifer, 25N Coworking Community Manager and Noelle Villicana, Director of Community Events cut the ribbons.