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Bringing people & Business Together July 2016 Village to Share Sales Tax Area Businesses Showcased at Multi-Chamber Expo with Car Dealership Business Expo & After Hours A large industrial building located at 1808- Monday, July 25, 5:00 p.m. 1850 Holste Road which has been vacant for four years, will be soon transformed Hilton Northbrook into an indoor luxury used car dealership, Sponsored by made possible in part by a sales tax sharing agreement with the Village of Northbrook. The dealership will be the third for Ultimo Motors, which currently has showrooms in There will be non-stop opportunities Warrenville and Westmont. Northbrook was to learn more about a wide variety of selected as the desired location to bring businesses, test out new products and their concept to the North Shore where they services, and form relationships with have many customers. business owners at this year’s Expo and Currently the Village collects 1% sales After Hours. More than 60 exhibitors tax on in-state auto sales. Under the terms from the Northbrook, Glenview and the Deerfield of the agreement, the Village will rebate Bannockburn Riverwoods (DBR) Chambers will 50% of the 1% sales tax generated by auto showcase their businesses with creative displays, sales at the Ultimo Motors for 10 years or helpful information and plenty of chances to win $1.5 million, whichever comes first. Ultimo prizes, making the event fun for all attendees. sales estimates start around $40 million In the convenience of one setting, learn more a year, increasing to around $60 million. about everything from banking to healthcare, as This would generate around $340,000 well as the latest trends in home products and home in sales tax a year, eventually increasing design. Sample products, check out restaurant to $510,000. These amounts would be fare, see live demonstrations, learn about the latest equally split between Ultimo and the Village in technology, and discover new businesses. It according to the agreement. After that, the is also a convenient way to meet the owners and Village would retain the full 1%. managers of prominent area businesses without the The business is expected to have formality of a scheduled appointment. a low visual impact with no increase in The Expo is a terrific resource for gaining traffic anticipated. According to Ultimo, Business Expo Cont. pg. 4 most customers view the cars online and then come to the dealership to make the Sidewalk Sales Boost Awareness of Northbrook’s Downtown Sales Tax Sharing Cont. pg. 2 Northbrook’s downtown will come alive businesses that we have here. Many have on Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, when no idea that Sunset now has a café and grill IN THIS ISSUE store owners will fill the parking lots with or are aware of the knitting studio across merchandise for sale. From 9 a.m. until 3 the street.” PAGE 3 Retired Executives Share Wealth of p.m. on both days shoppers are invited to Participating store owners say they Knowledge with Entrepreneurs take advantage of the bargains. appreciate the festive atmosphere and enjoy “The annual Sidewalk Sale is an the opportunity to meet new customers. PAGE 3 Summer Activities in Downtown Northbrook important community tradition,” comments Lynette Gilbert, Three Bags Full Knitting Bruce Gonzalez, General Manager of Studio, comments that people who aren’t PAGE 6 Sunset Foods and spokesperson for the current customers often wander in to her No Shortage of Fun at the Hot, Sunny Golf Outing downtown Merchants Association. “The store to learn more about the craft and end event offers an opportunity for residents up becoming customers. and visitors to discover all of the unique Sidewalk Sale Cont. pg. 3 CHAMBER DESK

A Message from the Chamber President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Summer is my favorite Northbrook, the Historical Society and the time of year. And Northbrook Public Library to install a bench Ashley Delaney - Chair Whitehall of Deerfield the best part of the overlooking the water tower. In addition, Glenn Weintraub - Treasurer season can be found families were treated to a free showing of the AA Service Co.

right here in our movie beneath the stars in Village Green Park. Directors own backyard. Our So whether it’s recognizing an iconic local Marty Albert Albert & Goodman C.P.A.s beautiful parks and filmmaker, or luring visitors to our Sidewalk Holly Allgauer - Cir neighborhoods come Sale, anytime we can bring people into our Hilton Chicago Northbrook alive with art and the community our businesses benefit. Peter Balyeat Korman Lederer & Associates sounds of music, Summer provides the Chamber with additional Rose Boushek our streets become opportunities to demonstrate our commitment Glenbrook Hospital parade routes, everyone flocks to our golf to the well being of Northbrook. At our Mary Bowler Wags on Willow courses and pools, and Northbrook Days fills upcoming After Hours at Northbrook Days, we Robert Caldwell Village Green Park for five days. Whether will once again present the Civic Foundation NorthShore FamilyCare it’s enjoying a cocktail on a restaurant patio, Gregg Gerstin with a $2,000 donation to support their Align Wellness listening to a concert in the park, or cheering scholarship fund. And again this year, we are Tom Lange on the participants in the Fourth of July organizing an event to package 40,000 pasta Morton’s The Steakhouse Jim Lazar parade, our sense of community deepens this meals to assist our neighbors in need. During Marcello’s time of year. the event, we will once again make a financial Richard Leopold Already we’ve had a lot to celebrate contribution to the Northfield Food Pantry to Rightech Fabrications Steve Margis this summer with all the attention on the help fill their shelves. UL 30th anniversary of the John Hughes movie This summer, whether you are able to Dave Masters Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Having grown up in attend a Chamber event or not, I encourage Northbrook Bank & Trust Co. Michael Nortman Northbrook, Hughes featured many community you to get out and enjoy as many activities as Morningside Crossroads Partners landmarks in the movie. Last month busloads possible. Check out the summer events listed Kristen Ruben Ruben & Goldberg of dedicated Hughes fans visited Northbrook, in this newsletter, or pull out the calendar of Caryn Torres anxious to see all of the sights -- everything events in the Community Guide. Bring a friend Northbrook Court from the iconic water tower to the high or colleague along and discover just how Neil Warnygora Covenant Village of Northbrook school to neighborhood scenes. To provide much Northbrook has to offer. Tom Washburn a lasting tribute to the legendary filmmaker, Washburn Envelope the Chamber partnered with the Village of

Sales Tax Sharing Cont. from pg. 1 STAFF Jenee´ Collin purchase. the roof and HVAC systems, landscaping the Administrative Assistant “This dealership is well known and has an property and other improvements. Tensley Garris excellent reputation,” commented Trustee After touring the building several years ago, President Tami Olsen Michael Scolaro at the Village Board meeting. the Industrial and Commercial Development Programs & Events Manager The proposed rebate agreement passed Commission (ICDC) identified the facility as a Kathi Quinn unanimously. potential site for the Cook County Class 6b tax Membership & Marketing Director Jean Streeter Last year the one-story 94,227 square foot relief program. Given its relatively low ceiling Office & Communications Manager building on the 3.42 acre site was rezoned to heights, its less than desirable truck dock the ICS Industrial and Commercial Services configurations, and limited number of parking District, which allows motor vehicle dealerships spaces for a manufacturing use, the building as a permitted use. The new showroom will be has remained predominantly vacant. three times the size of the Warrenville location The Village previously entered into a with the ability to show up to 400 cars. sales tax rebate sharing agreement with Foley Ultimo spokesperson Joseph Ghaben Cadillac in 2003 to help with expansion and informed the Village that in addition to the $2.35 site improvement. The maximum amount to be million to purchase the property, it plans to rebated is $4 million. 2002 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 invest around $1 million to repair and improve Ultimo estimates it could begin operations 847.498.5555 | Tel the site, which would include constructing a at the Northbrook location in December. 847.498.5510 | Fax glass store-front along Holste Road, installing [email protected] www. northbrookchamber.org LED lighting, resealing all the floors, repairing

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fun incentives for Other Summer Fun in attendees, including a $500 raffle prize given Downtown Northbrook out each day. She Fourth of July also puts together a Activities include Rotary’s pancake makeover promotion for breakfast at Village Green Park and Rubber one person, selected by Ducky Race, Liberty Loop 5K, Liberty Lap a panel of retailers. Fun Run, mile-long parade and spectacular Area non-profits fireworks. www.northbrook4thofjuly.com also use the event to increase their profiles. Art in the Park: A Fine Arts Festival Thanks to a partnership Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one of her staff Sunday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the inner city Northbrook’s Village Green walkways will be lined with displays of the works of over Sidewalk Sale Cont. from pg. 1 school Lawndale Prep, Similarly, Liz Dunton with Juniper says that Gilbert plans to allow the students to set 70 talented artists from across the country. a number of customers discover the store up a display to sell their knitting creations, www.northbrookarts.org for the first time through the Sidewalk Sale. giving them some business experience. Park Fest Music Concerts “We always meet new customers from all Other social service groups that will be June 7 - July 19 (Tuesdays) over the North Shore, and they end up showcased include Hunger Resources, The Park District will host free outdoor becoming regulars.” She praised the event Special Olympics and the Cub Scouts. concerts Tuesday evenings at the gazebo as always very well promoted with publicity For more information call (847)398- on the Village Green. Bring your lawn chairs throughout the North Shore to attract new 6488 or visit www.northbrooknine.com and blankets. Food service begins at 6:00 attendees. p.m. and concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.. Organizer Marie Junkmann offers www.nbparks.org. Retired Executives Share Wealth of Knowledge with Entrepreneurs Northbrook Days Festival With new businesses started every in the areas of procurement merchandising Wednesday, August 3 - Sunday, August 7 minute in the US, many entrepreneurs and operations, Davis served over 16 years With the theme “Around the World with and individuals initially turn to the as the Director of Purchasing for Canteen Northbrook Days,” paying tribute to the Internet for advice. But nothing can Corporation, a vending company. For 17 summer Olympics, Village Green Park replace learning firsthand from seasoned years he served as Director of Grocery for will rock with non-stop entertainment and business executives, who know the Topco Associates, a $13 billion company family fun the first week of August. A variety steps to success. SCORE, an affiliate of where he was responsible for over $200 of live music, lots of traditional festival food the Small Business million a year in private items, games, and 17 carnival rides will Administration (SBA), label manufactured provide fun for all ages. The Grand Prize, taps into the valuable food products for the sponsored by Fields Auto Group features human resource retail supermarket the choice of a new car worth up to $25,000 of retired business trade. or $20,000 in cash. Raffle prize drawings for professionals, who are Harman has numerous other prizes are also held every willing to share their 45 years experience night of the festival. knowledge free of charge with budding in business working for four different The main stage, located in the baseball entrepreneurs. companies; 28 years in corporate financial outfield close to Shermer Road, will feature Two of Chicago's 120 SCORE mentors analysis, including extensive international Northern Illinois country band Bella Cain at are available on alternate Wednesdays experience. Harman worked for Bell & 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night to kickoff at the Northbrook Chamber office to Howell for 25 years before moving over the event. Modern Day Romeos, a unique meet with individuals who are thinking of to a career in banking. He worked for high energy rock band, will play Thursday at starting or need advice on growing their Societe Generale for 15 years, where he 8:00 p.m. More party rock and pop will be on business. Retired executives Bob Davis had numerous overseas assignments stage with Hello Weekend on Friday, from and Boyd Harman each bring a wealth of living in England, Canada, , Brazil 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Chicago festival favorite experience to the table and are prepared and . Mr. Blotto performs on Saturday night from to help individuals analyze their business Both Davis and Harman agree that it's 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. featuring Americana concept and map the steps to get the important for their clients to understand jam music. Closing out the weekend will business up and running. how to go from conceptualizing a be Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight, With a combined 40 years of experience Retired Excutives Cont. to pg. 4 Northbrook Days Cont. to pg. 4

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Business Expo Cont. from pg. 1 • JJB Educational Consulting a better understanding of a product or -- it’s just a terrific way for people to really • Johnny's Kitchen & Tap service that can improve your business understand your product line.” T h e • Junk King efficiency. Harley Korman, Korman Lederer event is open to the public and is expected • Lewis Floor & Home & Associates comments, “Scott Bosley with to attract hundreds of professionals from • Maggiano's Ensol Energy and I had spoken many times area communities. To RSVP, return the • Marcello's at Chamber After Hours and on the phone. Sign Up Sheet or call (847)513-6361. • Noodles and Company It wasn’t until I saw his demonstration at A partial list of exhibitors includes: the Expo that I truly understood how his Expo Exhibitors • North Suburban YMCA products could make our buildings more • 18|8 Fine Men's Salons • Northbrook Bank & Trust Company energy efficient and affordable to operate. • 22nd Century Media • Northbrook Public Library This is not the first time that I’ve picked up • Align Wellness Center • NorthShore Loyalty on something at the Expo that has helped • Arden Courts Memory Care Community • Phil Kuhn/Executive Risk Management, Ltd. me to run my business. Spending a couple • Baird & Warner • Pinstripes, Inc. of hours at the event has always proven to • BasketWorks • Premier Custom Homes, Ltd. be worth my time.” • Bath Planet • Red's Garden Center Inc. New connections always happen • Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Renewal by Andersen at the Expo. Last year the owners of • Center for Discovery • Ruth's Chris Steak House Juniper Boutique stopped to talk with Ron • Chaos Tamers Professional Organizing • Senior Helpers Goldblatt, NorthShore Loyalty, where they • Chicago's North Shore Convention and • Sheraton Chicago Northbrook learned more about his mobile marketing • State Rep. Elaine Nekritz program that is especially beneficial for Visitors Bureau • State Rep. Laura Fine retail businesses. They were looking to • Chiro One Wellness Center • Toffee Break Desserts enhance their current online marketing • Costco Wholesale • United Services by Permaco, Inc. efforts beyond Facebook and e-mail. Ron • Dold For Congress • Village of Northbrook went on to develope a complete mobile • The Dolins Group solution for Juniper, including a loyalty • Elisco Design Architects LLC • Whitehall of Deerfield program with messaging for specific events • ENSOL Energy Management Solutions and incentive during slower periods. • First Bank of Highland Park Few exhibit spaces available. “So much of the Expo is visual which is • Glenview Bank & Trust Cost to be an exhibitor is $275 and includes ideal for my business” comments Lise • Global Vision USA a skirted table for displays, promotional Schleicher, BasketWorks. Attendees are • Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine postcards to invite prospective clients, drawn to her display - even people she • Hilton Chicago Northbrook listing in all ads and signage at the event. knows from other networking events - who • HTML Global To reserve an exhibit space, call Tami Olsen are curious about her baskets. “Every year at (847)513-6003. Space is limited. Sign- • Inside Chicago people place orders with me at the Expo ups are on a first come, first served basis.

Retired Excutives Cont. from pg. 3 Northbrook Days Cont. from pg. 3 business idea to evaluating whether or to additional information on websites 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. not it has value, particularly if they need as well as SCORE resources that may Beer and wine will be available in the funding. Harman advises all clients to help them" comments Davis. Through area closest to the main stage anytime the have a written, flexible business plan. workshops and meetings offered by festival is open. The 40 foot by 40 foot tent "A Business Plan helps most clients dig SCORE, the mentors keep themselves up will also be available for private parties. down to the basics and makes them to date on best business practices as well Bocce ball will be located near the tent with realize what they don't know," comments as the latest in technology. a tournament at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Davis. Tapping into their own extensive "We have a broad knowledge of For more information, including a map experience and the wealth of SCORE many different areas," comments Davis. of the festival, list of sponsors, complete list resources, they guide individuals through "However, business problems are of all musical performances and information the process of developing a business business problems and are not really all on raffle prizes and ride promotions, visit plan. that unique." The counselors provide a www.northbrookdays.com. The event is Both counselors help their clients sounding board and always encourage the Civic Foundation’s biggest fundraiser "flesh out" their ideas and point them their clients to make appointments for of the year, with all proceeds given directly in the right direction, or in some cases follow up. back into the community in the form of allow them to come to the conclusion that For more information on SCORE, or to scholarships and grants to non-profit and perhaps their idea is not a sound one at read more about many of their success social organizations. the time. "In addition, we can direct them stories, visit www.scorechicago.org

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House 406 in downtown Northbrook At the recent Business After Hours is now open for lunch Tuesday through at Metro Self Storage, CEO Blair Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Nagel (center) cuts the ribbon to menu includes a selection of lunch fare, officially open the new Northbrook location. Joining him were Village including sandwiches and salads as well as President Sandy Frum,(r) as a kids menu. Weather permitting, seating is well as Metro staffers, Chamber available on the outdoor patio. members and other guests. Attendees enjoyed learning more Weedman is offering two promotions about the 120,000 square foot three story state-of-the-art, on its Facebook page: facebook.com/ climate controlled facility and its WeedManUSA. Sports teams can post a numerous amenities. picture to their page for a chance to win $1,000, $3,000 or 5,000 and a hydration kit; the "Weediest Lawn" competition will award a free year of lawn care to the person whose weediest lawn gets the most "likes."

Learn more about how to adapt to your Kris Ruben, Ruben and Goldberg and and strengthen existing ones. garden's specific growing conditions, Marcia Franklin, Greenswag & Associates JCC Chicago - Bernard Weinger including light, water, soil, etc. at a "Size will speak at a free "College Send-Off" Northbrook will be part of a new up Your Site" seminar at Red's Garden program on Monday, July 25, 7:00-8:30 community partnership with Northbrook Center on Saturday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. p.m. at the Northbrook Public Library. Their Court. Some of the free, fun events they will No charge to attend but preregistration presentation will include information about offer will include complimentary workout is required. Call (847)272-1209 or e-mail the importance of students having a Health classes, live music, craft stations and other [email protected]. Care Power of Attorney. Refreshments will activities. Visit www.jccchicago.org for be served. more information. Help support the Heartland Animal Shelter by participating in the “Walk of Love” on The "Journey of Hope" bike team for The In addition to the first Tuesday of the month, Saturday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. at Blue Star Ability Experience will make its annual visit the Village of Northbrook now offers Memorial Forest Preserve in Glenview. to the North Suburban YMCA on Tuesday, electronics recycling on the first Saturday Dogs are welcome to accompany their July 26. The visit is a stopover in the team's of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the owners on the leisurely 2k walk. Cost is 4,000 cross-country bike ride to raise fleet maintenance garage behind the Village $25 in advance/$30 at the event; Register awareness and funds for children with Hall. For a list of acceptable items , click online at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net special needs. For more information, visit the recycling link on www.northbrook.il.us. www.nsymca.org or call (847) 272 7250. Donate your gently used, unwanted Summer is a challenging time of year household items, including housewares, Bankcard Analytics LLC is now a for families who use the services of The kitchen items, toys, sporting goods Microsoft Cloud Partner offering new, Northfield Township Food Pantry. and furniture to the Youth Services of flexible, solutions for businesses on Financial donations are especially needed to Glenview/Northbrook Rummage Sale. all of their devices. The service allows help purchase food staples including milk, Items will be accepted starting Monday, businesses to use technology to reduce bread, cereal and more for the 690 families July 18 through Friday, August 12 at the costs, protect data, do business anywhere from Glenview, Northbrook and Northfield. Glenview location. For more information and connect with customers to build long- Visit www.northfieldtownship.com or call visit www.ysgn.org or call (847)724-2620. term relationships. For more information (847)724-8300 to make a donation. call (847) 722-4972. UL recently announced that it will be the The American Cancer Society’s Making 2016 tournament Congratulations to Rich Rivkin, Saf-T- Strides Against Breast Cancer North Shore sponsor this year. The event, held at the Gard who was recently installed as Rotary will hold its kick-off celebration on Thursday, Merit Club in Gurnee, will feature top District 6440 governor for the year 2016- August 4 at Skokie Hospital from 5:30PM women golfers from eight countries starting 2017. In his position he will coordinate to 7:30 p.m. To RSVP, e-mail Stephanie. Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24. the community and international service [email protected]. As a reminder, the 2016 For more information, or to obtain tickets, projects of the District, which includes 70 walk will be held on Saturday, October 2 visit www.ulcrown.com. Rotary clubs in northeastern Illinois. Rivkin at UL in Northbrook. To register for free, will also help organize new Rotary clubs please visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/

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No Shortage of Fun at Hot, Sunny Golf Outing! Monthly Networking Bright sunshine and 90 degree temperatures set the stage for a day of fun for 170 Events golfers at this year's Outing held at Sportsman's Country Club. Golfers enjoyed a best ball scramble tournament and skills contests throughout the course First Friday Networking Breakfast sponsored by 52 Chamber members. The day was capped off by an outstanding Friday, July 1 cocktail hour and dinner at Marcello's. 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. In addition to the skills contests on every hole, cash prizes were awarded Chamber Office to the top three foursomes for low score. After years of coming close to taking $10 members, $20 guests payable at the door the top spot, the C&D Distributors team came in at 16 under to take the first place. Players included Clark Fideler, Ike Robertson and Dan Singleton from C&D Join over 100 members and guests for proven Distributors and JoJo Hebl, Matlin and Associates. With two teams coming in networking opportunities at the First Friday 13 under, a scorecard playoff determined the AA Service Team of Gary Bratko, Networking breakfast. The structured breakfast Bill Del Principe, Shawn Mansfield and John Scullion as the 2nd place winners. includes time for informal networking, brief Presenting Sponsor Phil Kuhn, Executive Risk Management and his team of Rob introductions and roundtable discussions that will Spiro, Windy City Linens, Marty Albert, Albert & Goodman CPAs and Brad Walker, give you solid business leads. Guests MUST register Northbrook Bank & Trust came in third. Ryan Hagan, Korman/Lederer guest, broke 24 hours in advance. Guest registration will not be John Stenberg's three year winning streak and beat out all of the competition to taken at the door. win the Putting Contest. Winner of the $500 Grand Prize raffle was Rick Stecki, guest of Washburn Envelope. The second prize winner of the $500 gift certificate for Elegance in SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Roundtable Meats went to Stephen Barr, Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. Patrick Wednesday, July 13 Hannigan, Junk King and Craig Keller, Allstate won tickets to the UL International 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Crown Golf Tournament. There were over 50 other raffle prizes generously donated Chamber Office by Chamber members. No charge; members are invited to bring their Many thanks to the sponsors, volunteers and businesses who contributed lunch. their time, products and services including Amplivox, Arangold Corp. and the Northbrook Park District. At this informal roundtable discussion, small business owners and entrepreneurs help each other problem solve and discuss relevant business Save the Dates for August Events concerns. Discussion is driven by participants, and August Business After Hours* often centers around best business practices, the Wednesday, August 3 latest trends, marketing tips and technology. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Northbrook Days Beer Garden -Village Green Park Women’s Networking Luncheon No charge to attend; $20 guests (with DBR Chamber) Meet at the Beer and Wine Garden at Village Green Park to mix and mingle with Thursday, July 21 Chamber friends and members of the Civic Foundation while celebrating the 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. opening night of Northbrook Days, a five day annual festival that has been a Marriott Suites Deerfield beloved tradition for over 90 years. Enjoy festival favorites including hot dogs, 2 Parkway North Deerfield brats, corn and funnel cakes and learn more about the Civic Foundation, and $19 for members before July 20, the many ways funds raised by Northbrook Days supports scholarships and local $25 for guests and members after July 20 non-profit and social service organizations.*Please note the date is in early August The DBR and Northbrook Chamber invite Meal Packing Event - Thursday, August 25 professional women to attend this informal lunch for thought provoking conversation, an opportunity For the fifth year, the Chamber is once again organizing a meal packing event to build new relationships, share resources and to help fight hunger along the North Shore. Mark your calendar now and make new connections over a delicious lunch. start organizing volunteers from your businesses to participate. The Chamber There will also be a structured networking program gratefully acknowledges the Hilton Chicago Northbrook for stepping up to host for all attendees. Bring plenty of business cards to the project again this year. The goal is to assemble 40,000 individually packaged, network and for raffle prizes. nutritious meals that will be distributed to area food pantries. Volunteers are needed for two shifts, one at lunch and a second afternoon shift at 4:30 p.m. Sign up and additional information will be included in the August newsletter. The event is sponsored by the Chamber as a way for its members to give back to the community. To make it possible to pack even more meals, Chamber members can make additional contributions.

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Bright sunny skies paved the way for this year’s Golf Outing at Sportsman’s Country Club, with plenty of contests, raffle prizes, and friendly competition! 1 2 3

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1. Jordan Schmidt, Schmidt Financial Group (far r) and his guests 2. Stephen Barr, Renaissance Hotel; Bob Caldwell, Northshore FamilyCare, Tensley Garris, Northbrook Chamber and Gaston Rojas, Renaissance 3. Gus Gusman and Board Chair Ashley Delaney, Whitehall of Deerfield, checked on golfers 4 . On her way to victory, JoJo Hebl, Matlin and Associates pauses with Jean Streeter, Chamber staff 5. Mary Bowler, Wags on Willow, Alan Karzen, Karzen Restoration, Elizabeth Fritz, 22nd Century Media and Dick Hochschild, American Weathermakers 6. Gerard Ianuzzelli, Des Plaines Office Equipment 7. Steve Margis, UL (l) and his guests 8. Presenting Sponsor Phil Kuhn, Executive Risk Management (c) and his team Brad Walker, Northbrook Bank & Trust (l) and Marty Albert, Albert and Goodman (r) 9. Peter Balyeat, Korman/ Lederer (l) with his guests Felix Gaytan and Ryan Hagan, winner of the Putting Contest.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 2016 Summer Hot Deals Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri American Weathermakers $50 off new air conditioning system 27 28 29 30 1 $105 air conditioning system tune up Valid: Through Aug. 31 Legislative Luncheon First Friday 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Breakfast Crowne Plaza Chicago 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Crossroads Soft Cloth Car Wash Northbrook Chamber Office $14.95 - $39.95 monthly unlimited car washes Valid: Through Aug. 31 4 5 6 7 8 Dairy Queen $3 off $10 purchase Chamber Office Closed Small Office/ Home Chamber Board GOLF OUTING & Valid: Through Aug. 31 in Observance of Office Roundtable Meeting DINNER Independence Day 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9::00 a.m. 11:30 Registration Chamber Office Chamber Office 1:00 Shotgun Start Duxler Complete Auto Care Sportsman’s Country Club $19.95 oil change Valid: Through Sept. 30 11 12 13 14 15 Exact Blade Women in Business Small Office/ Home Business After Hours Leadership $40 credit towards any sharpening service Roundtable Office Roundtable 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Northbrook Valid: Through Oct. 30 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. NorthShore 770 Residences 8:15 a.m. - Noon Meatheads Chamber Office 770 Skokie Blvd. Glenbrook North High School 1036 Willow Rd. Five Seasons Sports Club Free 3 day pass for camp parents 18 19 20 21 22 Valid: Through Aug. 31 Legislative Business Business Emergency Women’s Networking Metro Self Storage Forum Preparedness Lunch 50% off first 3 months rent 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Valid: Through Sept. 30 Bredemann Lexus NIPSTA Marriott Suites Deerfield North Suburban YMCA Free one week pass 25 26 27 28 29 Valid: Through Sept. 30 Buisness Expo State of the Village Annual Economic 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Outlook Breakfast Hilton Chicago Northbrook Pinstripe’s 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Restrictions may apply. For more details & special 1150 Willow Rd. Hilton Chicago Northbrook offers go to northbrookchamber.org