Images: After Hours, October 2018
Images from the After Hours section of the October 2018 issue of the Daily Herald Business Ledger.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Barrington Fine Rug Gallery at the Ice House Mall & Village Shops, 200 Applebee St. in Barrington.
Dana Rodriguez with Keller Williams is an Oswego resident who can help you with buying or selling your new home. The Oswego Area Chamber recently welcomed her with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a Legislative Summit Breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein. Among the panel members were Acting Chair of the Lake County Board Carol Calabresa and President/CEO of Lake County Partners Kevin Considine. LZACC Vice President Janet Robinson is at the podium. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital was the sponsor of the event.
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois retail location at 499 Ela Road, Lake Zurich. Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton cuts the ribbon.
Owner Yazan Rashed, Orland Park Village President Keith Pekau and members of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce joined with staff and family members of Al Sufara Mediterranean Grill ribbon cutting Al Sufara Grill is located at 9218 W. 159th Street, Orland Park.
Anonymous Addictions Boutique joined together with the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Owner Summer Shatat's new clothing boutique, 9500 143rd St., Suite 208, Orland Park. From left are Adnan Shatat, Summer Shatat (holding Scissors), Ehab Rafati, Edward Hassan, Chris Fisher, Renee Crews.
Earthmover had a mutichamber ribbon cutting recently to celebrate their new offices on Baseline Road in Montgomery. The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to be there and support them.
The Inspiring Women of Oswego from the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce held a garage sale to support Mutual Ground. Pictured are committee members presenting the donation of $977 to Mutual Ground to help their organization.
West Point Builders in Oswego is open for business on their townhouse sales. A ribbon cutting was recently held.
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and the village of Westmont welcomed The Sweet & Savory Spot, which has opened after a two-year hiatus, to its new location in downtown Westmont at 15 S. Cass Ave. Guests were treated to sweet and savory local favorite treats and beverages.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for STC Capital Bank, 1542 S. Randall Road, Geneva. It s STC's second location in Geneva. Christopher Woelffer, president and CEO, along with Tony Sisto, chairman of the board, cut the ribbon with Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns.
Bensenville welcomed a new bakery in the space formerly occupied by Andersen's Bakery. Sweet Generation Bakery and Café has opened its second location in Bensenville at 213 W. Main St. Owner Anna Pawelko opened her first location in Wood Dale over three years ago.
The Batavia Chamber recently celebrated new member and new local retailer, Six + Cypress. Mayor Jeffery Schielke conducted the ribbon cutting ceremony with store owners Kasey Kasper Hoag and Abby Zertan Lang.
The Batavia Chamber celebrated the 7th anniversary for Gammon Coach House - Crafted Brews & Comfort Foods. Mayor Jeffery Schielke conducted the ceremony, while Margaret McKernin Perreault and Catherine Fitch from the chamber were in attendance along with the Batavia MainStreet team, Aldermen Mark Uher Ward 5 Batavia & Nick Cerone, Alderman, Batavia 6th Ward, many Chamber Members, Ambassadors and community members.
To celebrate the opening of Precise Digital Printing in Bensenville, Village President Frank DeSimone and business owner Jugnu "Jay" Shah cut the ceremonial red ribbon while joined by members of the village board, Chamber of Commerce and Precise Digital Printing employees and family.
At its recent community impact event at Naperville's Cress Creek Country Club, Cantera Financial Associates of Thrivent Financial in Naperville, and their clients helped raise $36,500 for local organizations and shared future plans by unveiling a new name: IntentGen Financial Partners.
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a Legislative Summit Luncheon at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer, with guest speaker U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam. Also attending were, from left, Chamber Treasurer Jim Hack, Chamber Vice President Ginny Opsahl, Chamber Executive Director Claire Slattery, State Sen. Dan McConchie, 26th District, Chamber President Gale Cohen-Demarco, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, 6th District, Chamber Member John Maxwell, and Chamber Vice President, Janet Robinson
The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) held its annual golf outing at Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester. There were 128 golfers who enjoyed the beautiful weather and successful event. From left are Ryan Miller, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Dan Benassi, SIOR, Principal, Entre Commercial Realty, Vice President SIOR Chicago; Emily Beswick, SVP/ Commercial Banker, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Dan Smolensky, SIOR, Principal, Taurus Modal Group, President SIOR Chicago.
Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland recently opened a new office in Downers Grove. They celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. Managing Partner Ryan Kramer cuts the ribbon with his wife Jennifer on the right. Other members of leadership, advisors, staff and families were all there for the celebration.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Been Facial Plastics, 2800 Keslinger Road, Geneva. Geneva Alderman Jeanne McGowan and Geneva Chamber of Commerce President Paula Schmidt hold the ribbon while owners Dr. Mark Been and Dr. Geeta Been cut the ribbon with their children and staff.
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, along with village trustees Ray Deyne and Dr. Michael Camerer, welcomed Elliot Meibach, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, to the community and his office at 138 Bartlett Plaza at a recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
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