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Bringing people & Business Together April 2017

Jar Bar Brings New Dining Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast “What To Expect Under Concept to Downtown President Trump” Fresh, thoughtful, healthy and tasteful, Featuring Jack Ablin, nostalgic, made with love -- these words Chief Investment Officer are not generally associated with quick, fast food. Northbrook resident and Jar Bar BMO Private Bank US owner Karen Firsel, says these words are perfect descriptions of her restaurant, its Wednesday, April 26, 8:00 a.m. food and its vibe, set to open in downtown Hilton Chicago Northbrook Northbrook at the corner of Meadow and $30 in advance; $40 at the door Shermer this month. “I created Jar Bar to open up new BMO Private Bank US Chief options, disrupt what we know from our fast- Investment Officer Jack Ablin will be casual food choices here and give people the keynote speaker at the Chamber's a glimpse of what is possible for breakfast, annual Economic Outlook breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she says. Karen is held in partnership with the Deerfield putting her heart and soul and literally her Bannockburn Riverwoods (DBR) and Glenview Chambers. family recipes behind the restaurant which Ablin will comment on the recent Trump Administration promises to change the way Washington works, from repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), to tax cuts, regulatory rollbacks and fiscal spending. Ablin estimates that all told, the cost of the Commander in Chief's programs will cost more than $10 trillion over the next ten years. "While the prospective legislation is clearly stimulative, we will examine what's likely to pass and what impact it will have on the economy and stock markets, both domestically Economic Outlook Breakfast Cont. to pg. 4 she believes will be the first of its kind in the northern Chicago area. “I saw a huge void Trends and Demographics to Drive Changes to Northbrook Court in the fast casual restaurant space,” she Changing demographics, new shopping Shore shopping destination. At a recent comments. Hoping to get people to look at patterns including the way different joint meeting with the Village’s economic healthy differently she comments “Healthy generations approach the shopping advisory panels, the Industrial Commercial is being redefined as eating real and natural experience, and the demand for new types Development Commission (ICDC) and ingredients with deep flavors. It isn’t about of stores are providing challenges for the Economic Development Committee (EDC), non-fat, low-fat or low carb. You deserve owners of Northbrook Court. Already talks two development officials from GGP, to have great flavors combined in a great have begun with Village officials about which owns Northbrook Court, shared dining experience.” how to address the future development their research about changing shopping Karen grew up in a home with delicious of the mall, the largest retail shopping patterns and trends. Adam Tritt, GGP meals prepared by her mother, “where center in the Village and a renown North VP of Development, and Ben Freeman, food equaled love.” She hopes to bring Northbrook Court Cont. to pg. 3 that same warmth and hospitality to her new restaurant. “Everything we serve will PAGE 2 PAGE 6 be meaningful,” she comments, noting all Kristin Anunson, Northbrook Court, Schedule A Chamber 101:Meet Up! items are created by her and inspired by the Joins Chamber Board IN THIS PAGE 6 people around her. Some of the items are PAGE 4 Earth and Arbor Day Festivities on family favorites including her Dad’s favorite ISSUE Hole Sponsors and Volunteers Village Green banana bread, her Mom’s chicken soup, Needed for June 9 Golf Outing Jar Bar Cont. to pg. 3 CHAMBER DESK

A Message from the Chamber President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Last month’s Annual around the Chamber lately – we have stepped Meeting was a terrific up our efforts to support Glenbrook North High Glenn Weintraub - Chair AA Service Co. celebration. A record School students who are enrolled in business Ashley Delaney - Past Chair number of members, classes and clubs. Recently, members Whitehall of Deerfield civic officials, and guests participated in a focus group for students in Marty Albert - Treasurer came out to honor our the GBN Incubator class, providing practical Albert & Goodman C.P.A.s outstanding award suggestions for their business concept. Thanks Directors winners, recognize our to the generosity of Board member Michael Holly Allgauer - Cir Hilton Chicago Northbrook Nortman, several of these students attended Chamber Board leaders Kristin Anunson and hear from our the Annual Dinner as his guests, where they Northbrook Court keynote speaker Crate and Barrel President gained exposure to area business leaders. The Peter Balyeat Korman Lederer & Associates Steve Woodward. A quick glimpse of the Chamber has also made financial contributions Stephen Barr pictures on the back page of the newsletter and to both the Incubator class and the GBN DECA Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel on our Facebook page reveals what a fantastic business club. Support from the Chamber Robert Caldwell Hallmark Homecare night it truly was. and from members helps make it possible for Hania Fuschetto Woodward’s presentation focused on how students to participate in competitions around Glenbrook Hospital the iconic brand is loyal to its founding principles, the state, regionally and even nationally. Gregg Gerstin while adapting and listening to consumer Our financial contributions to these Align Wellness Kristen Gorenberg feedback. These comments along with a recent students and programs is made possible Ruben & Goldberg presentation given by the owners of Northbrook entirely by our members who generously Paul Kaufmann Court to the Village’s economic advisory panels contribute to our fundraisers. So, I ask you to Shred Spot James King have highlighted the changes in retail. They keep this in mind when you get the call from Northbrook Bank & Trust Co remind us that trends evolve and demographics our Programs Manager Tami Olsen to sponsor Jim Lazar shift -- and we should not be fearful, but instead a hole at our upcoming Golf Outing on June Marcello’s Richard Leopold embrace new opportunities and be prepared to 9th. Not only will you enjoy your participation, Rightech Fabrications meet the challenges head on. With a significant you’ll be helping us help the next generation of Julie Lerman number of retailers in Northbrook and with the business leaders. The Franklin Law Group Steve Margis Village dependent on sales taxes from these And speaking of the future, I look forward UL businesses, it’s imperative for us to adapt and to seeing everyone at what promises to be Allison Mengarelli adjust accordingly. another very informative Economic Outlook The Book Bin Michael Nortman You may have noticed a lot of young faces breakfast this month! Morningside Crossroads Partners Neil Warnygora Covenant Village of Northbrook Kristin Anunson, Northbrook Court Joins Chamber Board Tom Washburn Washburn Envelope The Chamber for the oversight of all operations of the 3.1 Board of Directors million square foot mixed use center as well as STAFF Jenee´ Collin recently approved 830 North Michigan Avenue, a 100,000 square Administrative Assistant the appointment of foot high street retail asset. Kristin managed all Tensley Garris Northbrook Court project employees and contractors, coordinated President Tami Olsen General Manager day-to-day operational and maintenance Programs & Events Manager Kristin Anunson to the activities, and oversaw seasonal projects and Kathi Quinn Board. Kristin has a matters related to tenant compliance and lease Membership & Marketing Director Jean Streeter 13 year career in the field provisions. She also managed project finances Office & Communications Manager of real estate operations and managed capital projects and service and management. She was appointed to contracts. Prior to her position at Water Tower her current position at Northbrook Court in Place, Kristin was VP of Property Management November, 2016. Her responsibilities include for Sara Investment Real Estate, Madison administration, operations, marketing, security Wisconsin. and specialty leasing as well as tenant relations Kristin earned a BA in communications and and customer satisfaction for the one million graduated cum laude from Temple University, square-foot shopping center. Philadelphia, PA. "I'm excited to be on the 2002 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 Board to learn more about Northbrook, meet Previously, Kristin was Senior Operations 847.498.5555 | Tel Manager at Water Tower Place in Chicago, local businesses and continue to build on the 847.498.5510 | Fax one of the first vertical shopping centers in the long-standing relationship between Northbrook [email protected] country. In her position she was responsible Court and the Chamber," she comments. www. northbrookchamber.org

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Northbrook Court Cont. from pg. 1 Senior Director of Development, explained that the process has already begun to re- evaluate some of the tenant spaces in the center, particularly with underperforming anchor stores and over 10% of leases up for renewal this year. They emphasized that they see new opportunities and are optimistic about the future of the center, which is an important part of their high quality portfolio. "The old model of the mall of the '70s and '80s (very formulaic) is giving way to more free flowing experiential form of real estate," stated Tritt. "Whereas once malls from the early 2000s were built, they didn't Northbrook's Zoning Code, which presents Jar Bar Cont. from pg. 1 change their form, now with changes in GGP's biggest challenge. Other challenges her daughter’s favorite turkey and humus shopping demands, the form also needs to include the center's location. Unlike other sandwich and a twist on her son’s peanut change." They noted that malls with fashion malls which have 360-degree access, butter and jelly. Some of the items are an -based anchors worked for a long time. Northbrook Court drives all of its traffic off a elevated take on classic dishes such as the "Now you're seeing what drives people out single street -- Lake Cook Road. hot oatmeal dish “Cake for Breakfast” with of the house -- out of the office at lunch time Village President Sandy Frum swirls of cashew cream in hot oatmeal with -- is more diverse," commented Tritt. "We commented at the meeting that the Village granola and coconut sugars. are seeing a higher demand for restaurants, has already begun conversations with GGP The food will be packaged in portable interest in grocery stores, entertainment, regarding Northbrook Court. However, 8 to 24 ounce plastic jars that can be re- movies, as well as service businesses." she pointed out that Northbrook has a used for other purposes. “Our salads Despite talk in the marketplace about culture of control. "Our codes are relatively will go beyond focusing on lettuce,” she the massive growth in on-line retail sales, restrictive," she commented. "We're really comments, “and we will serve them in our they cited statistics that showed that the good at reacting when someone asks us to signature jar with dressings on the bottom.” Internet actually drives shoppers to brick change something, but often are not good The restaurant will feature artisanal oat bars, and mortar stores. According to their at giving someone the leeway to negotiate poached eggs with vegetables, pastries research, 93% of all retail sales can be a new idea. We need to figure out how to made with fruit purees, soups, rotating side entirely or partially attributed to brick and work together so GGP has an opportunity salads, sandwiches and daily seasonal mortar stores and 91% of all retail sales are to make changes," she added. specials. Nitro coffees and cold brews will conducted in a brick and mortar store. "The Freeman and Tritt encouraged the also be served. only thing the Internet killed was catalogue Village to be open to new and different uses Aware of diners seeking value related sales," they pointed out. Using Apple as in the mall and to be flexible with zoning to portion size, the menu items will be an example, they noted that many retailers and development regulations to give them competitively priced with salads in the $10 have figured out the relationship between the freedom to respond to the changing - $15 range and breakfast items in the $5 - the efficient purchase of goods and the retail environment. "The status quo has the $6 range. There will be plenty of cold items that can be tossed in a work bag for lunch. experience at their stores. "Retailers potential to be disruptive,” commented Tritt. Karen attributes her concept for the themselves realize that existing only on " If we do nothing then we risk catastrophic restaurant to her love of food, her TV the Internet will only get them so far," loss." background (as a producer of the Oprah commented Tritt. "They, too, have to exist The two indicated that GGP has show) and her role as an influencer and in both spaces." Brick and mortar stores already redeveloped 91 of their 95 vacant identifier of trends. Jar Bar is located across which offer the opportunity for returns anchor department stores, which has been from Village Green Park and within walking and pick-ups of Internet purchases often tremendously successful. In addition, they distance to the train station. Karen and her generate additional sales they pointed out. both see changing energy and dynamics in husband, real estate developer Adam Firsel, Looking at millennials (ages 25 - a market that was previously static, offering found the spot to be ideal because of its 34), who have the highest propensity to new opportunities. "Retail is alive and accessibility. shop, research shows the demand for changing," commented Tritt. "That's really Initially the restaurant will feature experiences is significantly higher than the story we believe in and know to be true breakfast and lunch items every day with the other generations. However, many of going forward." possibility of dinner hours in the summer. the uses they seek (entertainment, big For more information visit www.jarbar.com. box, grocery, hotels) are prohibited by

Bringing People & Business Togerher 3 CHAMBER NEWS

Economic Outlook Breakfast Cont. from pg. 1 Plans for June 9th Annual Golf Outing Gaining Momentum and in the world at large," he comments. Golf Hole Sponsorships Still Available Ablin will also share his insight on basic With signs of spring already popping up, everyone's thoughts are eagerly turning to warmer economic indicators, including the expected weather and lots of action on the greens! Already plans are well underway for the Chamber’s rise in interest rates, inflation, the housing Golf Outing on Friday, June 9 at Sportsman’s Country Club. An easy and affordable way market and the outlook for employment. He for members to participate in the Outing, an important fundraiser for the Chamber, is will discuss whether bubbles are forming through sponsorships. Golf Outing sponsors enjoy high visibility at the daylong event, with domestically in specific markets, including recognition in all collateral materials, and on signage throughout the course. real estate. Members are reminded that the earlier they commit to sponsorships, the greater their As head of Macro Strategy, Ablin exposure, which includes the ability to greet golfers at their sponsored hole, recognition chairs the Asset Allocation, Mutual Fund on all promotional materials, including ads in the Northbrook Tower, on posters, on the Re-Optimization and Harriscreen Stock Chamber website, in the Chamber newsletter and on event signage. Selection committees and is responsible for For information, refer to the enclosed flyer or call Tami Olsen at (847)513-6003. establishing investment policy and strategy within BMO Private Bank throughout the Golf Outing Sponsors U.S. He joined the organization in 2001 and Presenting Sponsor Beverage and Snack Station Sponsors has three decades of experience in money • AA Service Company management. • Des Plaines Office Equipment Ablin is an author on a variety of • Hilton Chicago Northbrook topics, including investor psychology and • Wags on Willow financial markets outlook. He is also a • Whitehall of Deerfield frequent contributor to the national news Lunch Sponsor outlets on economic policy, including Hole Sponsors CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal • Alliance Roofing & Exterior and Barron's. He spent five years as a • Arangold Corp. Money and Markets correspondent for • A.W. Zengeler Cleaners the NBC affiliate in Jacksonville, Florida. • Brandel Health and Rehab/Axelson He also served as a Professor of Finance Cocktail Hour Sponsor Assisted Living at Boston University, Graduate School of • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Management. • Chicago’s North Shore Convention Jack received an MBA with honors and and Visitors Bureau graduated cum laude from Boston University • Covenant Village of Northbrook in Massachusetts. He holds the Chartered • Franklin Law Group Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is Raffle Sponsor • Glenview State Bank a member of the CFA Society of Chicago. • Junk King He was named one of the top 100 Wealth • Korman/Lederer & Associates Advisors in North America by CityWealth • Northbrook Bank & Trust Co. Magazine in 2006 and 2010-2016. • Northbrook Court To register your attendance, return Putting Contest Sponsor • O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service, Inc. the enclosed Sign Up Sheet, register on- • Red’s Garden Center line at www.northbrookchamber.org or call • Reebie Storage and Moving (847)498-5555. • Rosenthal Manufacturing Co. • Rotary Club of Northbrook Hospitality Bag Sponsor • Ruben Digital Media • SERVEPRO of Northbrook/Wheeling/Glencoe • Charles Schwab • Marsha Schwartz/Coldwell Banker • Sportsman’s Country Club Golf Cart Sponsors • State Representative Elaine Nekritz • Albert and Goodman CPAs • Sunset Foods • Advanced Disposal Services • The Optometrists of The North Shore • M.G. Welbel and Associates • Waterway Carwash • Whitehall of Deerfield • Wells Fargo Private Bank • Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (2)

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In recognition of its one year anniversary in Sunset Foods Chef Luis (l) serves Northbrook, Exact Blade is offering a premier up outstanding fare to Chamber chefs knife; the Miyabi 600S 7" Rocking President Tensley Garris along with over 100 Chamber members Santoku designed by Iron Chef Morimoto. and guests at the recent After Normally priced at $125, Exact Blade is Hours. Ron Bernardi (2nd from l) offering at $79.99 while supplies last. and Bruce Gonzalez (r), welcomed guests who enjoyed networking Get insights on how your LinkedIn company in the Northbook Grill space while page and your LinkedIn profile affect your tasting some of the menu items B2B outreach at an informative presentation and learning more about catering options. led by social media expert Bruce Bixler. The program will be held at the JVS Chicago, Skokie office on Thursday, April 6, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at no charge. RSVP to Marilyn Preston at (312)673-3403.

Athletico Center is offering fun, safe, Gain valuable exposure at the community’s The Village's Community Relations weatherproof full and half day Summer iconic summer festival Northbrook Days Commission and the North Suburban Day Camps for kids ages 5 years to 12 (August 2 - 6) as an event sponsor. Benefits YMCA will host "A Celebration of Cultures" years featuring football, soccer, basketball, include signage, placement in newspaper on Sunday, April 23, 2 - 4:00p.m. featuring lacrosse, floor hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, ads and on the website, and opportunities dancing, singing, food, and art from baseball, arts & crafts, science activities, for additional exposure at the event which around the world. For more information and games. For details, to register, or to gives sponsors a visible connection to call (847)664-4017. In conjunction with the take a tour call Kenneth or Tania, (224) 326 - the community. For more information event, the Northbrook Public Library's 2061 and visit athleticocenter.com/camps/ visit www.northbrookdays.com or e-mail Wednesday movies will feature a selection of summer-camps/ [email protected]. foreign films at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Visit www.northbrook.info for the lineup of films. Congratulations to Brad Rasof, Dr. John A. Wascow announced recently Guaranteed Rate for being recognized by that he has taken over the practice of Dr. Pat Dolan, president of Reason Financial Mortgage Executive Magazine as one of the Alexander Prager, who recently retired after Advisors will present “Making Investments top one percent of all mortgage originators a 35 year career as a chiropractor. The new Last During Retirement” to help take the across the country in its annual edition of name of the clinic is JW Center for Spinal guesswork out of planning for retirement on the listings. Only the top originators among Health Inc. Dr. Wascow has been in practice Tuesday, April 25, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the the hundreds of thousands of mortgage for over 9 years. Contact information Northbrook Public Library. To register visit originators in the country qualify for the list. remains the same as Dr. Prager's. www.northbrook.info.

Red's Garden Center presents the popular Professionals in the beauty and wellness Spring Container Workshop on Saturday, business who are interested in having their April 8, 2:00 p.m. Individuals can choose own salon/spa are invited to take advantage the size of the container (or bring one from of an introductory offer by Salons by JC. home) and select the plants they want The space in their Highland Park location to include for their own unique creation. is designed and furnished for hair stylists, Preregistration and $20 prepaid deposit, massage therapists, nail technicians and applied to final purchase, is required. Call others, available for daily, month to month For the fourth consecutive year, the Village (847)272-1209 to RSVP. or annual lease. E-mail megan@salonsbyjc. of Northbrook and Northbrook Park com for more information. District are working together to plan the The Northbrook Symphony presents its community's July 4th activities. The Park final concert of the 2016-17 season with Glenview State Bank will host a Shred Day District invites area businesses, non-profit an all-Tchaikovsky program "The Soul of at its Glenview location on Saturday, April groups and community organizations to Imperial Russia," on Sunday, April 9 at the 22, 9 a.m. to noon. Individuals can securely participate in the parade. To enter the Glenbrook North High School auditorium, dispose of up to 25 pounds of paper parade or for sponsorship opportunities, 4:00 - 6:15 p.m. NSO Music Director documents, cancelled checks, files and contact Theresa King at 847-897-6119 or Lawrence Rapchak will offer insights on the other papers that are no longer required e-mail [email protected]. monumental "Pathetique" Symphony. Call for personal records. Materials should be (847)272-0755 to register. placed in paper bags or containers.

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Schedule a Chamber 101: Meet-up! First Friday Networking Breakfast Whether you're new to the Northbrook Chamber, or you've been a Friday, April 7 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. member for a long time and need a refresher, consider scheduling Chamber Office a Chamber 101: Meet-up! appointment. Chamber Membership $10 members, $20 guests payable at the door* Director Kathi Quinn and an ambassador will meet with you for an Guests MUST register 24 hours in advance. Guest registration will individualized overview of benefits, hands-on help with our website not be taken at the door. and conversation about how the Chamber can best serve you. You Join over 100 Chamber members and guests for proven, can watch a demonstration, or feel free to bring your laptop or tablet. successful networking opportunities at the First Friday networking Did you know that the Chamber offers a wealth of marketing, breakfast. The structured event includes time for informal website and advocacy benefits, most at no charge? Networking is networking, brief introductions, and round table discussions that a big part of Chamber success, but members are encouraged to will give you solid business leads. take advantage of these additional benefits. Chamber 101 can help you learn how to log on to the Chamber website to connect with other members, post Hot Deals, jobs and even your own events. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Roundtable You'll also learn more about how to get your news published in the Wednesday, April 12 Chamber newsletter and in the monthly e-blast E-announcements. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your membership! Call Chamber Office Kathi at (847)513-6004 or email [email protected] to No charge; members are invited to bring their lunch. make your appointment. At this informal roundtable discussion, small business owners and entrepreneurs help each other problem solve and discuss relevant concerns. Discussion is driven by participants, and Member Hosted Program often centers around best business practices, keeping up with "Identity Theft -- are you Next? What Will You Do? the trends, marketing tips and the latest in technology. Linda Lamb, LegalShield Independent Associate Thursday, April 27, 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast Chamber Office Wednesday, April 19 No charge to attend (attendees are invited to bring their lunch) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. With identity theft in the news daily, the possibility of thieves Chateau Ritz stealing your good name is a real threat. Identity theft goes beyond 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles bank accounts and credit cards. At this informative program $30 for members, $40 for guests (must be paid by April 12) learn about the five forms of identity theft and get helpful tips on Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy how to monitor and restore your identity should you be a victim. the structured format of this program, which gives each participant Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist Linda Lamb an opportunity to speak about their business. After beginning will also help attendees learn how to prevent and recover from this with informal networking over breakfast, attendees will be divided devastating crime. To RSVP your attendance call (312)566-8775 into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will give or e-mail [email protected] 2-minute presentations on their business. Following will be the opportunity to speak to a second and third group of participants. Table assignments begin promptly at Noon. Anyone not checked- Earth and Arbor Day Festivities on Village Green in by Noon will risk having their space given to another participant. Fresh ideas, free giveaways, and cost effective, earth-friendly ways *Walk-ins are discouraged and may not be accommodated. to conserve energy, and save the environment will be the focus of Northbrook’s 27th Earth and Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 22, 9:00 a.m. – noon. on the Village Green. The event Business After Hours will feature an Expo of local and regional exhibitors promoting Thursday, April 20 earth-friendly ideas for homes or businesses to conserve energy 5:00– 7:00 p.m. including the latest in home weatherization measures, renewable Xpress Video Production energy concepts, updates from local utilities, and environmentally 3346 Commercial Ave. friendly products. Complimentary for members; $20 for guests Recycling will again be set up on the west side commuter lot At this interactive After Hours, take a behind-the-scenes tour of by the METRA station, 8:30 a.m. to noon where paint (oil and latex the production studio and meet XVP’s team of video producers, only), tires, CFL and tube fluorescent bulbs, printer cartridges, videographers, script writers, editors, animators & designers household batteries, computers, TVs and other electronics, scrap who create commercials and YouTube videos. Get visually metal, and cardboard can be dropped off. Residential on-site transported in the green screen studio. document shredding will be available as well. Visit the Village website www.northbrook.il.us for a full list of activities. 6 northbrookchamber.org CHAMBER EVENTS

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook last month featured tributes to the Business Award winners and an informative presentation by Crate and Barrel President Steve Woodward. 1 2 3

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1. Diane Weintraub and Chamber Board Chair Glenn Weintraub, AA Service (l) with Village President Sandy Frum and Carlos Frum, Northbrook Library Trustee 2. Harley Korman, Korman/ Lederer presents Tom Zengeler, Zengeler Cleaners the Corporate Citizen of the Year award 3. Keynote speaker Crate and Barrel President and Chief Merchandising Officer Steve Woodward with Chamber President Tensley Garris 4. Presenting sponsor and past board Chair Ashley Delaney, Whitehall of Deerfield (c) with her team 5. James Heinz, Cyndi Heinz, Cissy Natale and John Natale (l to r) Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Northbrook Business of the Year 6. Volunteer of the Year Paul Kaufmann, Shred Spot with Alex Kaufmann 7. Ron Bernardi, Sunset Foods; Herta Bernhard, Bernhard Woodwork, JoJo Hebl, Matlin Law Group and Jim King, Northbrook Bank and Trust 8. Peter Balyeat, Korman/Lederer and Jordan Schmidt, Schmidt Financial Group

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Easter & Passover CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 2017 Hot Deals Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Allgauer’s Easter Brunch special 3 4 5 6 7 Valid: Sunday, April 16 DiPescara Annual Auction First Friday Passover dine-in and carry-out special & Taste Networking Breakfast 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Valid: April 10 - 11 Renaissance North Shore Hotel Chamber Office Francesca’sNorth Four course Easter special 10 11 12 13 14 Valid: Sunday, April 16 Small Office/Home Chamber Board Leadership Granite City Office Rountable Meeting Northbrook Easter Brunch - $28.95 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9::00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. - Noon Chamber Office Chamber Office Glenbrook Hospital Valid: Sunday, April 16 Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Passover carryout specials 17 18 19 20 21 Valid: Through Tuesday, April 11 Women In Business Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Leadership McCormick & Schmick’s Luncheon Luncheon 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Northbrook 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Xpress Video Production 8:15 a.m. - Noon Special brunch with Easter Bunny Noggin Builders Chateau Ritz, Niles 3346 Commercial Ave Glenbrook North High School Valid: Sunday, April 16 3000 Dundee Rd., Ste. 201 Sunset Foods Easter Dinner Special 24 25 26 27 28 Passover Brisket Dinner Special State of the Village Economic Outlook Lunch & Learn Valid: Through Monday, April 17 Address Breakfast Email Marketing 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. The Claim Company Renaissance Hotel Hilton Chicago Northbrook Chamber Office Special Easter and Passover menus 933 Skokie Blvd. Valid: April 10 - 17 1 2 3 4 5 Whole Foods Special Catering menus for Passover and Easter First Friday Valid: April 10 - 17 Networking Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Restrictions may apply. For more details & special offers go to Chamber Office northbrookchamber.org