Board of Directors

Executive Board

President

Martin Gardner

Village Bank & Trust

President Elect

Holly Sorensen

Des Plaines Public Library

Treasurer

Ellen Yearwood

Yearwood & Associates

Secretary

Barbara Van Slambrouck

Chromatech Printing, Inc.

Past- President

Fred Scharm

Scharm Floor Covering

Board Members

Will Brown

Edward Jones

Ed Domingo

Rivers Casino

Dan Fink

Juno Lighting Group

Dr. Colette Hands

Oakton Community

College

Bob Lewandowski

R. Franczak & Associates

Joe Mok

Gmotorcars. Inc.

Lauren Munson

Two Men & a Truck

Mike Rickert

Rickert Realtors

Jeff Rozovics

Rozovics Group LLP

Fred Siebert

Abbott Molecular

Kim Sutter

Café la Cave

Ella Woodford-Parker

Presence Holy Family

Health

Connecting Businesses.

Creating Opportunities BUSINESS

A publication of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry

January 2015

Mayor’s Annual Address to Business

and

Community Enhancement Awards

January 15, 2015, 7:30 am

Manzo’s Banquets

1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines

Join us as we welcome the 2015 Board of Directors at this elegant event. The evening includes

appetizers, dinner, silent auction, raffles and dancing to the awesome sounds of the Phase 4

Orchestra. The event supports the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Foundation and ongoing

Chamber programs.

Michelangelo

Sponsors

Advocate Lutheran

General Hospital

Generations Health Care

Network

Oakton Pavillion -Oakton

Arms

Village Bank & Trust

Gold Sponsors

Des Plaines Office

Equipment

GMotorcars

Journal & Topics

Newspapers

John Villegas,

State Farm Agent

Millennium Bank

Presence Holy Family

Medical Center

Two Men and A Truck

Silver Sponsors

D.A. K. Services

Dr. Jane Westerhold

Peak Construction Corp.

Rainbow Hospice and

Palliative Care

Scharm Floor Covering

Centerpiece Sponsor

Pesche’s Flower Shop

& Garden Center, Inc.

Winter Garden Ball February 6, 2015

Café la Cave Dinner - Silent Auction - Dancing

Creating Opportunities Winter Wonderland Children of all ages had a great time at the

annual Winter Wonderland hosted by the

Des Plaines Chamber, Des Plaines Park Dis-

trict and Frisbie Senior Center. Attendees

had the chance to get a free photo with San-

ta, enjoy face painting, story telling, holiday

games, craft projects, listen to great enter-

tainment, or visit the bake sale and arts and

crafts fair.

THANK YOU TO OUR

SPONSORS!

Chiro One Wellness Center

First Midwest Bank

Generation Health Care Network

Oakton Pavilion - Oakton Arms

Presence Holy Family

Medical Center

Rotary Club of Des Plaines

Sign*A*Rama

Our thanks to all the volunteers who helped

with the photos and a special Thank You to our

Santa, Tom Christensen!

Home Comfort 550 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-824-4336

Platinum Members

Accurate Auto Clinic, Inc. 1580 Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-297-1330

Ace Hardware 1045 E Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-824-7201

AlphaGraphics, Inc. 1583 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-296-9225

Horton Wellness & Chiropractic 960 N Rand Road Suite 207 Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-296-3877

Pesche’s Flower Shop, Garden Center & Nursery 170 S. River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-299-1300

Katie’s Kitchen 623 N. Wolf Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 847– 803-3544

Millennium Bank 2077 Miner Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-296-9500

Rickert Realtors 1585 Ellinwood St., Ste. 109 Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-455-1939

Des Plaines Office Equipment 1020 Bonaventure Dr. Elk Grove, IL 60007 847-879-6400

B & E Accounting & Tax, CPA P.C. 119 S. Emerson Street #378 Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 847-818-1040

PLATINUM

Americaneagle.com 2600 S River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-699-0300

Re/Max Renaissance 2250 S. Devon Ave., #249 Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-375-9293

Americaneagle.com is a full service website design, development, and hosting company, offering diverse, all-

inclusive online services to those looking for success in today’s global economy.

Since 1995, Americaneagle.com has developed more than 6,000 total solutions for a wide range of clients, from

start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams to government organizations, small online store-

fronts to large multi-channel retailers.

Locally, we proudly include the Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Bears, WeatherTech.com, American Snow

Removal, The American Society of Safety Engineers, Flagship Physician Service, International Warehouse Logis-

tics Association, Design Group Signage Corporation, and LECIP, Inc. among our clients.

We create successful digital experiences that address our clients’ specific business goals and solve user challeng-

es. Driven by passion and innovation, our work has been recognized for high standards of excellence with numer-

ous industry awards. Some of the awards include the Interactive Media Awards, Internet Advertising Competi-

tion, eHealthcare Leadership Awards and Horizon Interactive Awards. In addition, Built in Chicago recently

ranked Americaneagle.com on its annual "Top 100 Digital Companies" list.

Americaneagle.com

2600 S. River Road,

Des Plaines, IL 60018

847-699-0300

www.americaneagle.com

Connecting Businesses Business News

IRS Mileage Rate 2015

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be:

57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven, up from 56 cents in 2014

23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down half a cent from 2014

14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating

an automobile, including depreciation, insurance, repairs, tires, maintenance, gas and oil. The rate for medical

and moving purposes is based on the variable costs, such as gas and oil. The charitable rate is set by law.

(left to right) Holly Sorensen, Chamber Board Member, Alderman Mike Charewicz, John Koelig, Chamber Am-

bassador, City Clerk Gloria Ludwig, Joanne Griffin, Chamber Ambassador, and Roger Hull, Chamber Ambassa-

dor, Robert Makanoeich, US Bank Branch Manager ,Abram Perez, US Bank, William Fanter, US Bank Senior

Vice President, Tina Garrett, Chamber Ambassador, and Steve Saloutos, US Bank Executive Vice President

Creating Opportunities Networking After Hours

Join us for our

next

After Hours

January 13

Katie’s Kitchen

623 N Wolf Road

Des Plaines

Chamber members enjoy a great evening at December After Hours

hosted by Village Bank & Trust. The event featured delicious food

catered by Leona’s, beer, wine, soft drinks and a business card

drawing for a Samsung TV.

Chamber President-Elect, Holly Sorensen( right)

thanks Agnes Laton, Village Bank & Trust VP Branch

Manager, for hosting the December After Hours.

New Members

December New Members

Be a Member

Who Gets a Member!

Spread the word about the many bene-

fits of being a Des Plaines Chamber

member.

Any member who brings in a new

member will receive $50.

For more information call Nancy

Kirsh at 847-824-4200.

Health Care Agency

Suburban Primary Health

Care Council aka Access to

Care 2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite

2507

Westchester, IL 60154

708-531-0680

708-531-0686

www.accesstocare.org

Real Estate Investments

Hilco Real Estate, LLC 5 Revere Drive, Suite 320

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-504-2478

847-714-1289

www.hilcorealestate.com

40 Years – 1975

Des Plaines Glass Company

Illinois Tool Works-Fastex Div.

30 Years – 1985

Frisbie Senior Center

20 Years – 1995

CARSTAR Wally’s Auto Body

10 Years – 2005

Ballard Healthcare

CBC International, Inc.

5 Years – 2010

Headquarters Design Studio, Inc.

Hostess Helpers

1 Year – 2014

Digital Minds, Inc.

Flood Brothers Disposal Co.

Jeffrey A. Halpern D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

On The Beaton Path

Sports Emporium

Vapor Haus

Member

Anniversaries

Friday, January 9 - 7:30 - 9:00 am

First Friday Networking

Katie’s Kitchen

623 N. Wolf Road,

Des Plaines

Enjoy a great breakfast while you in-

crease your business at this structured

networking event. Guests are seated at

non-compete tables for a full 45 minutes

of networking.

Cost: $12 - Buffet Breakfast included

Registration Deadline: January 7

Tuesday, January 13

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Networking After Hours

Katie’s Kitchen

623 N Wolf Road

Des Plaines

Come in out of the cold and see all that

Katie’s Kitchen has to offer. The event

Includes appetizers, beverages and busi-

ness card drawing.

Registration Deadline: January 12

Thursday, January 15—7:30 am

Mayor’s Annual Address to Business

Manzo’s Banquets

1571 S Elmhurst Road

Des Plaines

Mayor Matt Bogusz will give a recap

of the 2014 accomplishments and a fore-

cast for 2015 followed by a question and

answer session. Guests will enjoy a buf-

fet breakfast and have the opportunity to

network before the Mayor’s presenta-

tion.

Cost: $30

Registration Deadline: January 9

Wednesday, January 21

11:30 to 1:00 pm

YPN Networking Lunch

Chamber Office

1401 E Oakton Street

Des Plaines

Bring your lunch and network with the

Young Professional (21 to 40). This

will be a planning meeting to discuss

topics, speakers and events for the up-

coming year. Your input is important!

Registration Deadline: January 19

Tuesday, January 27 -

11:30 to 1:00 pm

Women in Business

Brown Bag Lunch

Chamber Office

1401 E Oakton

Des Plaines

Program: Your Prosperity Picture

Presenter: Nancy Reiser,

Edward Jones

This informative workshops will cover

being prosperous in your life and with

your finances. The event includes

roundtable introductions, raffle prizes,

desserts and a chance to network with a

dynamic group of women.

Cost: $5.00

Registration deadline: January 26

Tuesday, January 27

11:30 to 1:30 pm

Multi-chamber Luncheon

Guest Speaker: Tom Ricketts

Avalon Banquets

1905 E Higgins Road

Elk Grove Village

Tom Ricketts, Owner of the Chicago

Cubs, will talk about the state of Cubs

and Wrigley Field . Guests will also

have the chance to network with mem-

bers of the following Chambers of

Commerce: Des Plaines,, Hoffman

Estates Mount Prospect and Rolling

Meadows and the Greater O’Hare Asso-

ciation.

Cost: $35.00

Registration Deadline: January 20

Members can register for all chamber

events online at:

www.cpdchamebr.com.

Credit card payments are also accept-

ed on-line.

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Meetings and Events

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HOLIDAY LUNCH

Guests who brought a donation for the Self-Help

Closet received free raffle tickets. Our thanks to the

following members who donated raffle prizes:

B2B Connections

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Starck Realtors - Stanley Walgreen

Century 21 Elm Realtor-

Sharon Lynch

D.A.K. Services, Inc.

Des Plaines Arts Council

Des Plaines Executive Network—DEN

Evolution Marketing Group, Inc.

First Congregational Church UCC

Frisbie Senior Center

Heil and Heil Agency

Rotary Club of Des Plaines

Shred First, Inc.

Chamber members enjoyed a wonderful Holiday Lunch at the Rosewood

Restaurant on December 10. Chamber Board President Fred Scharm

Presented outgoing board members Herman Zelk, Solutions Networking

Group and Scott Seifert, Edward Jones, with appreciation plaques for their

years of service to the Chamber. Scharm also recognized the committee

chairs for 2014:

Winter Garden Ball:

Holly Sorensen, Des Paine Public Library

Golf Committee:

Dan Fink, Juno Lighting Group

Football Raffle:

Don Johanson, Johanson Painting & Handyman

Services

Ambassadors:

Joanne Griffin, Des Plaines Public Library

Scholarship:

Herman Zelk, Solutions Networking Corp.