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Bringing people & Business Together March 2016 2016 Workplace Updates Development Projects Advance in Northbrook What Employers Need to Know by Julie Lerman, Franklin Law Group

With changes on the horizon, this year is a great time for business owners to familiarize themselves with two hot topics in order to protect their Rendering of the Jacobs Townhome project proposed for downtown Northbrook business from potential liability: Are your workers properly classified? A number of economic development Road, eliminating land banked parking, a projects are underway in Northbrook, three foot tall ornamental metal fence with Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a common ready to move ahead in full force once gates along the Shermer Road right-of- error made by small businesses. While the spring weather arrives. Some have way, increasing the setback to 40 feet and employees are entitled to receive workplace already begun the construction phase while additional landscaping. The Village Board protections such as minimum wage, others are advancing through the approval is expected to take up the project sometime overtime compensation, unemployment process. At the Chamber’s recent “State this month, which will allow additional insurance and worker's compensation, of the Village” address Northbrook Village public comments. independent contractors are not. A President noted that development activity in business' liability for wrongly classifying an Northbrook is at an all time high. She cited Village Green Business Center 1312 Shermer (apartments) employee as an independent contractor can the Village’s strong financial position, its 1314 - 18 Shermer (retail) result in expensive consequences, including thriving business community, low vacancy Construction is underway on the downtown back pay, reinstatement (or front pay), rates at its shopping centers, strong tax mixed use project. The three story building damages, civil penalties, attorneys' fees, base and the general improvement in the payment of back taxes and overtime wages. economy as reasons for developer interest will include 10 apartment units on the 2nd While many government agencies have in the community. and 3d floors; each with one indoor parking their own criteria for defining workers as either spot. Already a single tenant has been employees or independent contractors, Jacobs Townhomes signed to occupy the 2,400 square feet the U.S. Dept. of Labor recently issued its 1179 - 1275 Shermer Road Update on Development Projects Cont. pg. 2 interpretation, classifying workers based on Downtown Northbrook an "economic realities" test. If the worker is The Plan Commission held five public economically dependent on the employer, hearings in January and February before IN THIS ISSUE the person is an employee. If the worker finally voting to recommend approval PAGE 3 is truly in business for him or herself, then of this townhome project. To address Voters Headed to Polls For March 15 Primary the individual is an independent contractor. concerns about density and landscaping PAGE 3 The IRS developed a "right to control" test the developer reduced the number of two SCORE Offers Free Business Counseling examining the extent to which the employer and three story townhomes from 76 to 72. controls the manner and means by which Other major changes included increasing PAGE 4 the work is to be accomplished. Of little the width of the shared driveway around Sponsors and Volunteers Needed for June 10 Golf Outing consequence is the employer's designation the south end of the D units to 20 feet, of a worker as independent contractor. creating a 6-foot carriage walk on Shermer Work Place Updates Cont. pg. 4 CHAMBER DESK

A Message from the Chamber President BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Last month’s Annual meaning. Ashley Delaney - Chair Meeting and Dinner Another coup for the evening was Whitehall of Deerfield Glenn Weintraub - Treasurer was a wonderful finding such a dynamic speaker in our own AA Service Co. tribute to not only backyard. Mark Hoppe not only is a leader Directors the Chamber but in the banking industry, but he is a long time Marty Albert also the Northbrook resident of Northbrook with deep ties to the Albert & Goodman C.P.A.s Holly Allgauer - Cir business community community. Northbrook is fortunate to have so Hilton Chicago Northbrook on many levels. From many business leaders like Mark who call our Peter Balyeat our very deserving community their home. Korman Lederer & Associates Rik Blyth award winners to our While good naturedly making reference to Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Tensley Garris outstanding speaker, her own busy life, Board Chair Ashley Delaney Rose Boushek Glenbrook Hospital MB Financial Bank did an outstanding job outlining the Chamber’s Mary Bowler President and CEO Mark Hoppe, the evening many accomplishments and goals for this year. Wags on Willow was truly special and demonstrated the Her reference to the quick pace of the Chamber Robert Caldwell NorthShore FamilyCare cohesiveness of the business community. It was and trying to keep up with all that we have going Terri Dalenta extremely gratifying to see the banquet room on rings true right now. Allstate Insurance Co. filled with over 220 people who took time out of Reading through this newsletter will give Gregg Gerstin Align Wellness their busy schedule to come out and personally you an idea of just how full our schedule is and Tom Lange recognize our award winners and help us the many things we have planned. From a very Morton’s The Steakhouse Jim Lazar celebrate the Chamber. Many came to thank helpful hands-on program for small businesses Marcello’s our Corporate Citizen of the Year winner First to our upcoming Economic Outlook breakfast, Richard Leopold Bank of Highland Park, whose generosity has to our regularly scheduled networking events, Rightech Fabrications Steve Margis touched so many lives throughout Northbrook. I hope you will mark your calendars and come UL The many Chamber members whose presence out and join us. And if like me, you can’t wait Dave Masters communicated “great job!’ to our award winners for warm weather to get out on the golf course. Northbrook Bank & Trust Co. Michael Nortman was perhaps the greatest compliment of all. In Think about signing up for our Golf League or Morningside Crossroads Partners an age where time is a valued commodity and consider getting involved with planning our Golf Kristen Ruben Ruben & Goldberg where face-to-face communication is a lost Outing. Caryn Torres art, nights like our annual dinner have special Northbrook Court Neil Warnygora Covenant Village of Northbrook Tom Washburn Update on Development Cont. from pg. 1 Washburn Envelope of commercial space on the first floor, with by a vote of 5 - 4, a revised proposal was STAFF 10 indoor heated parking spots behind the considered by the Village Trustees’ Planning Tensley Garris commercial space. Completion of the project and Zoning Committee which voted to President is expected in early 2017. For information recommend approval of the project. The new Jenee´ Collin Administrative Assistant about pre-leasing the apartments call Selwyn design reconfigures the internal roads and Tami Olsen Marcus at (847)498-5330. includes a private road to connect Lee Road Programs & Events Manager Kathi Quinn to the cul de sac via an electronic gate that can Membership & Marketing Director Dunkin’ Donuts only be accessed by residents and emergency Jean Streeter 2775 Dundee (intersection at Pfingsten) personnel. It increases the setbacks along the Office & Communications Manager With construction underway, a new 2,350 north and south of the project and includes square foot Dunkin’Donuts with a drive through additional walking paths and sidewalk along is expected to be complete in early summer. Voltz.

Anets Woods Timbers Edge 1230 Voltz Road (Voltz and Waukegan ) 3800 Dundee Road Village Trustees are expected to vote on a The site will include 21 single family homes (six revised concept plan for the project at Voltz different ranches and two story models) that 2002 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 and Waukegan for 34 single family homes this are designed to resemble an informal coastal 847.498.5555 | Tel month. After the original proposal for 36 homes community, featuring front porches and decks. 847.498.5510 | Fax was voted down by the Plan Commission [email protected] Construction on the retention pond, installation www. northbrookchamber.org Update on Development Projects Cont. pg. 3

2 northbrookchamber.org COMMUNITY NEWS

Voters Head to Polls for March 15 Presidential Primary Update on Development Cont. from pg. 2 of underground utilities and site grading is Voters will cast their votes in a Primary election for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, and underway to be followed by paving the roads several Illinois House and Senate seats on Tuesday, March 15. Voters will select either a and installation of the curbs and gutters. Two Republican or Democratic ballot with the winners from each party appearing on the ballot homes have been sold and are expected in the November 8th General Election. Suburban Cook County voters can find extensive to be completed in August or September. information about key dates, early voting, voting by mail and more at cookcountyclerk. Two spec homes will also be constructed com. You can also enter your address to find your polling place and see a sample ballot. this spring. For more information visit www. The early voting period runs through Monday, March 14. Voters no longer need to provide timbersedgenorthbrook.com. an excuse or reason why they cannot make it to the polls on Election Day. Early voting hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday at the Northbrook Village Hall. Life Time Fitness 1000 Skokie Boulevard U.S. Senate The Village Trustees Planning and Zoning Democrat Republican: Committee will hold a public hearing on March 1 a revised plan for the mixed use Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Hoffman Estates Mark Kirk (incumbent), Highland Park development at Skokie Boulevard. The IL. Sen. , Harvey James Marter, Oswego development originally proposed a 93,000 Andrea Zopp, (Morgan Park) Chicago square foot Life Time Fitness facility, a U.S. House of Representatives - 9th District 43,000 square foot Children's Learning Adventure day care facility, and a 338-unit Democrat Republican: rental apartment building by The Fingers (incumbent), Evanston Joan McCarthy Lasonde, Winnetka Company on the 18 acre site. Narrowly U.S. House of Representatives - 10th District defeated by the Plan Commission by a 4 -3 vote in September, the project was Democrat Republican: considered by Village Trustees in January. Nancy Rotering, Highland Park Robert Dold (incumbent), Kenilworth At the meeting Trustees voted to send Brad Schneider, Deerfield the project to its Planning and Zoning - District 29 Committee for additional changes. The developer indicated a willingness to reduce Democrat Republican: the number of residential units by 10%. Julie Morrison, (incumbent) Deerfield Benjamin Salzberg, Northbrook Other concerns expressed included safety Illinois House - District 18 of the day care parking lot and traffic. Democrat Republican: Provenance by Red Seal Robyn Gabel (incumbent), Evanston Jessica Tucker Techny Road & Pensive Lane Democrat incumbents , Glenview (D-17); Elaine Nekritz, Northbrook (D-57); A groundbreaking to note the start of and Scott Drury, Highwood (D-58) have no Democratic challengers; there are also no construction on the infrastructure to build Republican candidates. a 137 unit residential development on the outer ring of the Mission Hills 18-hole golf course is planned for this spring. The plan includes 82 maintenance-free townhomes, SCORE Offers Valuable Advice to Small Business 34 duplexes, and 21 custom single family Businesses and entrepreneurs who face suggest important SBA resources, including homes on 44 acres. Developers report they challenges operating and growing their social media tools and other on-line have $13 million in sales, with 15% of all small business have a valuable tool at their resources for business owners to help them homes sold. The first home is expected disposal. An excellent resource for advice along the way. The Northbrook Chamber to be completed by spring of 2017. is the U.S.Small Business Administration’s is one of over 30 Chicago area branch Developers project over $1.5 million in new SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small locations offering the counseling services. property taxes will be generated by the Business) program. SCORE mentors are Appointments are scheduled on alternate project. For more information, visit www. seasoned executives who provide one-on- Wednesday mornings for sessions that last redsealhomes.com or call (847)417-3056. one counseling on a variety of topics, from for up to an hour. To make an appointment, the basics of starting a business to drafting or to find out more about SCORE resources, For more information about development a business plan to advice on obtaining a log onto www.scorechicago.org. projects in Northbrook, visit www. business loan. SCORE mentors can also northbrook.il.us.

Bringing People & Business Togerher 3 CHAMBER NEWS

Sponsors & Volunteers needed for June 10 Golf Outing! With winter in the rear view mirror, it’s time Golf Cart Sponsors - Advanced Disposal to start thinking ahead to the Chamber’s Services, Albert and Goodman CPAs, M.G. upcoming Golf Outing and Dinner! The Welbel and Associates and Whitehall of annual event attracts more than 150 Deerfield business and civic leaders who enjoy All sponsors enjoy a number of advanced a terrific day of golf, lunch, a cocktail marketing opportunities, ranging from a reception and dinner, and light-hearted listing in full-page ads in the Northbrook competition for enviable prizes. Golf Outing Tower to event posters, as well as Chamber sponsorships offer a great way to give your collateral materials, including the website, business visibility at the event, as well as golf program and newsletter. Golf Hole show your support for the Chamber. sponsorships offer a very affordable and While all of the major sponsorships easy way to be involved in the Outing. have already been snapped up, there are While the Chamber takes care of the plenty of hole sponsorships available. The contest and the prize for all hole sponsors, Chamber gratefully acknowledges the Hole sponsors can have representatives following sponsors who are already signed at their designated hole on the course, up: where they display marketing materials, Presenting Sponsor - Phil Kuhn, Executive offer fun contests or games, and distribute giveaways. Risk Management Presenting Sponsor Phil Kuhn, Executive Risk Management, Lunch Sponsor - UL "The Golf Outing offers a fun way to let lines up a putt at the Chamber’s Golf Outing. people know what your business is and we Raffle Sponsor - Align Wellness have a blast interacting with the golfers," Terry Schneider. "It helps remind everyone Cocktail Hour Sponsor - Lewis Floor and says Mark DeBartolo, Len Roofing and that we have a branch in Northbrook; it Home Remodeling. "We tease the golfers about gives us a chance to interact with people Hospitality Bag Sponsor - First Bank of their golf game and even have golf trivia who may not be as familiar with who we are Highland Park questions for them!" or what we do." Sponsors can also use the Outing Beverage and Snack Station Sponsors - It's also a way to build awareness and show support for the Chamber. "Our Golf to show off some of their products. "For Whitehall of Deerfield, Des Plaines Office Outing sponsorship shows our support a busy store owner like myself who can't Equipment, Hilton Chicago Northbrook and for the community where we serve our be at the Outing, I really enjoy sending a Wags on Willow customers," notes Glenview State Bank VP few of my staff out to the course to meet golfers and share some of our product Work Place Updates Cont. from pg. 1 to remain exempt. In addition, a change samples," notes Mary Bowler, Wags on in the law in Illinois requires employers to Willow. "Everyone loves our giveways and Changes in Federal Overtime maintain accurate records of the hours this year we are excited to have a drawing Exemption Rules worked and vacation earned for exempt for a special prize!" Last summer the Dept. of Labor released employees. Sign up early to take full advantage of all proposed changes that will significantly To minimize the impact of these of the benefits. Return the enclosed flyer or change the law governing certain "white changes, employers have options. First, call Tami at (847)513-6003. collar" workers (executive, administrative the salary of a currently exempt employee and professional employees) who are can be reduced so that the overall earnings Golf Volunteers Wanted! exempt from overtime pay. The final rules remain the same when the person is eligible Planning assistance from Chamber are expected later this year. All employers to receive overtime pay. Second, a salaried members is critical to the success of the need to be aware of these changes which worker can be converted to an hourly event. Golf Outing Volunteer committee may greatly impact wages and overtime worker, or an employer can limit formerly members meet three times over lunch prior pay to workers. exempt workers to a 40 hour work week. to the Outing on March 30th then in late April Currently, white collar workers who For more information visit the Dept. and late May to plan and execute the details make more than $23,660 a year are of Labor website www.dol.gov as well as of this important event. The committee exempt from overtime pay. Under the www.irs.gov. offers a gratifying way to get involved with new guidelines, the salary threshold will other members, support the Chamber be raised to $50,440. As a result, fewer Julie Lerman is an attorney practicing mission, and provide input to ensure the employees will be exempt from overtime in Northfield with Franklin Law Group, success of the Outing. To volunteer, please and will now be entitled to overtime pay, or focusing her practice in the area of civil contact Tami Olsen at (847)513-6003 or will need to be paid higher salaries in order litigation. [email protected].

4 northbrookchamber.org BUSINESS BRIEFS

The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra Sunset icon Ron will present “Bohemian Odyssey," a new Bernardi (l) welcomes composition by composer Jim Kendros, Chamber President celebrating the odyssey of a Slovak Family Tensley Garris (2nd from l) and fellow Chamber as they pursue their dreams in America. members and guests The concert will be held on Sunday, March to the recent Business 6 at 4:00 p.m. at Glenbrook North High After Hours at the School. For more information visit www. new Sunset Grill and TheNSO.org or call 847-272-0755. Tap. Sunset Catering Coordinator Stephanie Karp (r) congratulates Learn how music affects memory and Yevgeny Veller, Interior emotions among persons with memory Invention, winner of the loss due to dementia and other brain raffle prize. impairments at a special seminar sponsored by Northbrook Inn Memory Care. The program will be held on Wednesday, March $125 per person. Several sponsorships are Community Outreach Day on Saturday, 9 in Deerfield from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. also available. Call (847)272-7250 or email April 2nd from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the Call (224)501-6716 to RSVP. [email protected] for more information Whole Foods Northbrook parking lot. At the event, 125,000 pounds of frozen chicken Advance your professional writing skills Congratulations to Marsha Schwartz, will be distributed to over 100 area food and become an impactful communicator at Coldwell Banker for her appointment to pantries and soup kitchens, including the the "Effective Business Writing" workshop the Northbrook Arts Commission. The Northfield Township Food Pantry. Whole at Oakton Community College, on volunteers work in partnership with the Foods recently presented Hunger Resource Wednesdays March 9 and 16, 9:00 a.m. - Park District, Northbrook Library and other Network with a generous contribution of noon at the Skokie Campus. Cost is $149 local organizations to promote the arts over $18K from their recent "One Dime for the series and includes all materials. in Northbrook. Her three year term will at a Time" and "Feed 4 More" holiday Space is limited. To register visit www. commence in April. programs; all proceeds go directly to buy oakton.edu/conted. chicken for those in need. To volunteer For the 15th consecutive year, Zengeler visit hungerresourcenetwork.org or contact Athletico Physical Therapy recently Cleaners is serving as a collection site Henry Fetta at [email protected]. announced the opening of a new location throughout the month of March for the 2016 in downtown Northbrook: Athletico Glass Slipper Project, accepting donations Northbrook Welcomes New Engineer Northbrook - Downtown: 1330 Shermer of gently used prom and formal dresses to The Village of Rd., (847)480-1280 in addition to its other help thousands of Chicagoland high school Northbrook recently location Athletico Northbook - Athletico students experience the joy of prom night. announced the Center 1900 Old Willow Rd (847)504-1000. The items will help stock “boutiques” where appointment of Visit www.athletico.com for more students receive individual assistance Matthew Farmer as the information about their wide range of shopping for their prom. Zengeler will new Village Engineer. physical therapy and fitness services. inspect, repair and then professionally clean Farmer has over 16 each dress at no charge. Make a donation years of experience The Embassy Suites Chicago North at any Zengeler location. with the Illinois Shore Deerfield offers Triple Hilton Department of Transportation (IDOT). He HHONORS points for any group that books The TMA of Lake Cook will host its began at IDOT as a Construction Resident and holds a new meeting or event at the Annual Highway Construction meeting on Engineer with the Bureau of Project hotel through March 31. Points can be Thursday, March 17, at 9:00 a.m. at the Implementation and was subsequently used for hotel stays, dining and making Baxter Healthcare Auditorium in Deerfield promoted to Design Engineer. Most recently purchases. Contact John D’Astice at to provide an overview of 2016 construction he served as a Project Engineer in the [email protected] or 847- projects planned by the Illinois Dept. of Bureau of Design and Environment in Dixon. 597-2750 for more information. Transportation, Lake and Cook County He is a Licensed Professional Engineer who Departments of Transportation, the Illinois earned a Bachelor of Science degree in The North Suburban YMCA will hold its Tollway and neighboring communities. Civil Engineering from the University of 10th annual fundraiser, featuring dinner, Register before March 14th to tim_ Illinois. He also holds a Bachelor of Science silent and live auction, along with bocce and [email protected] Degree in physics from Western Illinois bowling on Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 University. p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Pinstripes. Tickets are Hunger Resource Network will hold a

Bringing People & Business Togerher 5 NETWORKING

Monthly Networking Economic Outlook Breakfast to Feature Events Jack Ablin, BMO Private Bank Jack Ablin, Executive Vice President and First Friday Networking Breakfast Chief Investment Officer for BMO Private Friday, March 4 Bank U.S., will be this year’s keynote speaker 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Outlook Chamber Office breakfast on Thursday, April 28th at the Hilton $10 members, $20 guests payable at the door* Chicago Northbrook. Ablin’s presentation will Join over 100 members and guests for proven networking provide insight on the global economy and lay Save the Date opportunities at the First Friday Networking breakfast. The out his strategy for navigating the uncertainty Thurs. April 28 structured breakfast includes time for informal networking, brief surrounding the ever changing investment introductions and roundtable discussions that will give you solid markets. As Head of Macro Strategy, Ablin business leads. *Guests MUST register 24 hours in advance. Guest chairs the Asset Allocation, Mutual Fund registration will not be taken at the door. Re-Optimization and Harriscreen Stock Selection Committees and is responsible for establishing investment policy and strategy within BMO Private SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Roundtable Bank throughout the U.S. He joined the organization in 2001 and Special Program - Researching Your Market with Reference USA has three decades of experience in money management. Wednesday, March 9 Ablin is the author of Reading Minds and Markets; Minimizing 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Risk and Maximizing Returns in a Volatile Global Marketplace, Chamber Office No charge; Lunch provided courtesy of Reference USA published in 2009. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC, Prospecting for new clients and conducting market research is Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. Ablin served an ongoing task for all businesses owners. At this informative as a Professor of Finance at Boston University’s Graduate School presentation, learn how to tap into the powerful Reference USA of Management. He was also named one of the top 100 Wealth database with information on over 25 million businesses and more Advisors in North America by CityWealth Magazine for the past six than 262 million consumers. Reference USA Representative, years. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is Nancy Spidle, will demonstrate how to find sales leads, create a member of the CFA Society of Chicago. marketing plans, analyze competitors and research businesses of Members from the Glenview and Deerfield Bannockburn all types. Nancy will explain how using tools and methods taught Riverwoods (DBR) Chambers of Commerce will join us for the at this seminar helped her grow her business from $20,000 to over event. Look for more information in the April newsletter. $800,000. Reservations required by March 7th Register for the Chamber’s Summer Women in Business Roundtable Tuesday, March 15 Golf League 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Looking for a way to brush up on your golf skills and get back in the Chamber Office swing of things? Sign up for the Chamber’s Summer Golf League $12 members in advance, $15 guests and members and enjoy getting out on the course for some late afternoon play Women of the Chamber are invited to this luncheon to network once a week. The popular, informal league meets for nine holes of and hear presentations from two members. Jenny Marta will golf on Tuesday afternoons at Sportsman’s Country Club beginning explain how the Flex Fitness model caters to individual training Tuesday, May 3 with play continuing through August 30th. needs and budgets. Sue Zeiler, ChicagoKids.com will discuss The Golf League is a great way to mix and mingle with business how she has found creative ways to stay ahead of the competi- leaders while improving your golf game. Immediately following tion in a crowded local market. golf, players meet in the clubhouse for beer, snacks, prizes and a few tall tales about their scores. All levels of play are welcome, Business After Hours however, basic knowledge of the game and etiquette is required. Thursday, March 17 The league culminates with a full 18 hole outing at a course selected 5:00– 7:00 p.m. by participants. Aesthetic Athletic Club The fee is $510 for non-residents and $475 for Northbrook Complimentary for members, $20 for guests residents and includes greens fees, prizes and refreshments. Tour this beautifully designed boutique facility which houses state Player slots may be shared by two people. To register, please return of the art equipment, meet knowledgeable trainers, and learn how the form included in this newsletter. Space is limited; returning their weight resistance training philosophy can be beneficial for players are given the first right of refusal. Call the Chamber office overall living and all lifestyles. Bring plenty of business cards for at (847)498-5555 if you have any questions. networking or to win a raffle prize.

6 northbrookchamber.org CHAMBER EVENTS

Chamber members recently enjoyed an informative presentation by Village President Sandy Frum, made new connections at networking events, and welcomed new businesses to Northbrook. 1 2 3

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1. Howard Schultz, North Suburban YMCA with Carlos Frum, Northbrook Rotary at the State of the Village address 2.Chamber Board Chair Ashley Delaney, Whitehall of Deerfield with Fuddruckers Store Manager Danny Sparacino at the ribbon cutting 3. Alan Kossof, Teddie Kossof Salon Spa and Wellness Center with Gerry Lane, Russian Media Group - SVET 4. (l to r) Village President Sandy Frum with Chamber President Tensley Garris and Northfield Township Supervisor Jill Brickman 5. Scott Slutsky, Dorothy Dafferton and Ben Gerstman with BHHS KoenigRubloff - Northbrook. 6. Women in Business presenters Debbie Pickus, Team Fireball and Julie Lerman, Franklin Law Group 7. Alexander Sandoval, ABL Group with Rita Arqueta, Emeric Facility Services 8. Stephanie Karp with Michael Mercier, Office Designs

Bringing People & Business Togerher 7 Presorted Standard US Postage PAID 2002 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 Northbrook, IL Permit # 1161

CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 2016 Home Improvement Hot Deals Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri American Weathermakers Free WiFi thermostat with furnace 29 1 2 3 4 Valid: Through April 31 First Friday Architecturally Speaking Networking Breakfast Free Design Consultation 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Chamber Office Valid: Through April 30 Handyman Matters 10% off labor 7 8 9 10 11 Valid: Through March 31 Small Office/ Home Chamber Board Leadership Office Roundtable - Meeting Northbrook J.C. Licht Special Program 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. - Noon $25 off purchase of $75 or more 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Chamber Office Sportsmans Country Club Chamber Office Valid: Through March 31 Len Roofing 14 15 16 17 18 $350 off Roofing Project Women in Business Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Leadership Valid: Through April 30 Roundtable Networking Breakfast 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Northbrook 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Aesthetic Athletic Club 8:15 a.m. - Noon Amy Malter Landscape Designs Chamber Office Holiday Inn Skokie 4155 Dundee Glenbrook North High School 10% off outdoor lighting project Valid: Through December 31 Ravinia Plumbing 21 22 23 24 25 10% off installed point-of-use water filter Women In Business Business After Hours Chamber Office Closed in Valid: Through March 31 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Observance of Good Friday Chamber Office Sunset Foods Sears Garage 1127 Church St. $25 off any handyman services Valid: Through April 31 28 29 30 31 1 CRNE’s Environmental Control Buy one air conditioning tune up, get one free for State of the Village First Friday your neighbor 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Breakfast Valid: Through May 31 Pinstripe’s 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 1150 Willow Rd. Chamber Office Restrictions may apply. For more details & special offers go to northbrookchamber.org