niles chamber VANTAGE POINT January / February 2015 calendar of events LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION Luncheon Thursday, January 8 8:30 a.m. Join us on Thursday, February 19 for our annual luncheon that includes the Installation Scholarship Committee Meeting of Officers for your 2015 Board of Directors and features our keynote speaker Mayor Thursday, January 8 9:30 a.m. Andrew Przybylo with updates from the Village including economic development. Plus Program/Events Committee Meeting we will recognize our anniversary members. See invitation page 14. Tuesday, January 13 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, January 17 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grand Opening and Open House Kemnitz Center for Active Adults @ 8350 Greenwood Avenue, Niles Thursday, January 22 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours @ Avanti Wellness & Rehabilitation 6840 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles Thursday, February 5 8:30 a.m. 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scholarship Committee Meeting Monday, February 9 3:30 p.m. Program/Events Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 10 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Your Business Listed in our Discover Niles Guide Thursday, February 12 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 16,000 Distributed During This Busy Shopping Season Multi-Chamber MEGA CONNECT Networking Luncheon In December 2014 our Discover Niles Guide was sent to @ Chateau Ritz every home and business in Niles - that's 13,000 - plus 9100 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles we will be distributing an additional 3,000 copies in $25 Member, Must RSVP by Feb. 5 retail stores, popular restaurants, municipal buildings Thursday, February 19 and area hotels throughout the year. For copies call 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (847) 268-8180. Leadership & Recognition Luncheon @ Fairway Banquets 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles www.discoverniles.com Congratulations! board of directors At the Annual Holiday Party on Decem- PRESIDENT ber 4, 2014, our Board of Directors and Krystyna Koda Ambassador Committee bestowed to Ridgewood Gardens Dean Strzelecki and Randy Greco the FIRST VICE PRESIDENT title of Director Emeritus. First awarded Randy Greco in 1978, the title of Director Emeritus or CHoLAB, Inc Director for Life has been bestowed SECOND VICE PRESIDENT only to a select few. This honor is Kyle Brown awarded to Chamber board members Edward Jones Company for outstanding and continuous involve- TREASURER Directors Emeritus pictured above left to right: ment in the Niles Chamber. Well de- Bill Kivit Randy Greco, Joanne Cwynar, Dean Strzelecki. served to both of them! NorthSide Community Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Joe Penze Niles Police Department Invest in the success of your organization. Join a Committee. 2015 DIRECTORS All committee meetings typically run an hour and may have additional responsibilities Dominic Celli throughout the month. Meetings and commitments are designed to fit your schedule. Celli’s Beef We understand that your first priority is your business. Jeff Curry Programs & Events Committee Scholarship Committee State Farm Insurance Meets the First Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. Meets the First Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Bill Griffis Chair: Kyle Brown, Edward Jones Chair: Jeff Curry, State Farm Insurance RCM Wealth Advisors Assist staff in planning and promoting The Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars Dan Harrington networking events, community events program is an all volunteer chapter of Brookdale Niles and annual luncheons and programs. the National Scholarship America organ- Chuck Hartogh Set goals for attendance at events and ization. This committee raises money to C&M Auto Service, Inc. evaluate the value for our members. grant scholarships to local students and Committee members should actively to the children of chamber member Gene Jurczak attend events to best participate and employees. This is a great way to be Stalwart Systems give feedback. This committee also active in the community, and get in- Rich Mangold plans the Niles Night of Roses annual volved with local schools. RCM Home Inspections, LLC event and our public art program. Kevin Morris Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Interested in joining a committee call Katie (847) 268-8180. Chris Schyvinck Shure Incorporated John Skaja Skaja Terrace Funeral Home DIRECTORS EMERITUS Irv Coats Joanne Cwynar Randy Greco Dick Leider Dean Strzelecki Chuck Barbaglia (1939-2013) Gordon Faller (1928-2011) Larry J. Ptasinski (1949-2006) Bob C. Wordel (1921-2008) www.edwardjones.com Having More Retirement Accounts is Not the Same as Having More Money. 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Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 588-2481 www.sleepys.com gold members business of the month January 2015 From complete funeral or cremation services to a graveside service, Colonial-Wojciechowski can handle everything needed to help the family and friends of the one who has died have the opportunity to At a time when many funeral homes relate to each other at are being bought and sold by large the deepest levels and corporations, Colonial-Wojciechowski find mutual strength. continues to be a proud family owned Their funeral directors are able to ar- and great sponsors of many of our and operated business. Joseph range national and international trans- annual charitable and community Wojciechowski Sr. started the business fers as well as offer their expertise in related events. We look forward to nearly a century ago in the Bucktown advanced planning options. Pre- working with you for many years to neighborhood of Chicago. Today his planning let’s people make their funer- come. grandsons, Jody and Mark run the al arrangements now based on their For more information, locations and family business. own wishes which can reduce family contact information: stress and financial concerns at the Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral time of their death. Jody Wojciechowski Homes has locations in Niles and in 8025 W. Golf Road, Niles, IL Chicago. Mark generally oversees the Congratulations to Colonial- (847) 581-0536 Chicago location and Jody oversees the Wojciechowski Funeral Homes for [email protected] Niles location. Each works with a hand being selected as the January 2015 -picked group of professionals that Business of the Month. Thank you to Mark Wojciechowski allow them to carry on the traditions Jody and Mark Wojciechowski for their 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL and standards originally set by their continued support of the Niles Cham- (773) 774-0366 grandfather, serving all cultures, faiths ber of Commerce. They have been [email protected] and religions. members of our chamber since 1992 Make sure to Budget for the Niles Chamber BE OUR NEXT BUSINESS 2015 Marketing and Promotional Opportunities OF THE MONTH! See inside the newsletter for rates on these great programs: Tell us about your business and what makes you unique. Advertising to New Residents Advertising in our Community Guide Submit information to Barb at [email protected]. Public Art Sponsorship Company logo on a Streetpole Banner If featured your company will Print and Email Advertising Options receive a write-up in the print to Local Businesses newsletter and Friday email blast to over 600 area businesses. Plus, Plus, networking events, expos, community events and more! receive a Certificate of Recogni- tion. 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