www.discoverniles.com
Thursday, May 7 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Breakfast @ Holiday Inn North Shore 5300 W. Touhy, Skokie
Thursday, May 7 8:30 a.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 7 9:30 a.m. Program/Events Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 12 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 13 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours @ Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 7039 W. Dempster, Niles
Thursday, May 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Multi-Chamber Business After Hours @ Lin-Mar Motors/Collision Care Center 5940 W. Oakton, Morton Grove
Tuesday, June 2 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours @ Ridgewood Gardens 6569 N. Milwaukee, Niles
Thursday, June 4 8:30 a.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 4 9:30 a.m. Program/Events Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 11 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours @ Regency Rehabilitation Center, LLC 6631 N. Milwaukee, Niles
LF OUTING ANNUAL G CHEVY CHASE GOLF CLUB | TUESDAY JULY 21
Marketing Opportunities Available
$515 - Benefits of Participation:
A one-of-a-kind Treasure Chest uniquely created by a local artist will be on display at your business for month of July.
Your business will be listed on a printed brochure with map to navigate visitors to your business. 5,000 brochures will be printed and distributed.
Contests will be held to drive traffic to each business through the month of July.
100 posters (11x17) with your company logo will hang at area businesses pro-moting the program.
Your company will be listed in the local newspapers and chamber newsletter publicizing the events. Significant signage at high traffic locations (like Oak Mill Mall and Golf Mill Mall) will show your company logo as a sponsor at the art exhibits in August and September. Signage includes a 8x10 Frame at the art piece and banners at the tables.
Niles Chamber website will feature all businesses with a 50 word de-scription and a link to your website.
PRESIDENT Krystyna Koda
Ridgewood Gardens
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Randy Greco CHoLAB, Inc
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Kyle Brown
Edward Jones Company
TREASURER Bill Kivit
NorthSide Community Bank
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Joe Penze
Niles Police Department
2015 DIRECTORS
Dominic Celli Celli’s Beef
Jeff Curry State Farm Insurance
Bill Griffis RCM Wealth Advisors
Dan Harrington Brookdale Niles
Chuck Hartogh C&M Auto Service, Inc.
Gene Jurczak Stalwart Systems
Rich Mangold RCM Home Inspections, LLC
Kevin Morris Coca-Cola Refreshments USA
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)
Niles Chamber President Krystyna
Koda (Ridgewood Gardens) and
Executive Director Katie Schneider
accept a $2,500 donation from
Fifth Third Bank at the grand
opening on Friday, April 10, 2015.
The newest Fifth Third Bank loca-
tion is now open at 8001 W. Golf
Road (at Washington Street), With
a LEED certified new building Niles
Chamber and Village officials met
at the new LEED certified building
to welcome Fifth Third Bank to the area.
This is a third location for the bank in
Niles, and it is one of the first of its kind
to feature a new, high-tech, so-called
“smart ATMs.”
Fifth Third Bank is committed to creating
and sustaining vibrant communities with
emphasis on small businesses and eco-
nomic development programs.
As part of that effort Fifth Third Bank
choose to donate $2,500 to the Niles
Chamber supporting our efforts to pro-
vide resources and opportunities for
local businesses in the Niles area.
We are very pleased to announce the recipients of
the 2015 scholarships. We were overwhelmed
with the response and the caliber of applicants.
Scholarship winners were either Niles residents,
employees of a chamber member or the son/
daughter of an employee of a chamber member.
$1,000 High School Scholarships:
Muhammad S. Afzal, Clarence E. Culver School
Kirsten Macam, All Smiles Family Dental Center and St. John Brebeuf School
Jemarie L. Singson, Clarence E. Culver School
$3,000 College Scholarships:
Nathan J. Dale, Bradford Exchange
Alexander T. Sulek, Bradford Exchange & School District 64
George Tripkos, Niles West High School
1309 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 (224) 361-3434 www.a1businessinteriors.com Office Furniture
7639 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714 (847) 965-7778 www.championutc.com Martial Arts
7680 N. Caldwell Avenue Niles, IL 60714 (847) 470-9890 Veterans Organization
6336 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 880-2199 www.wintrust.com Bank
Working Together for Your Financial Future
Jeff Cardella
Financial Advisor
8141 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-8953
www.edwardjones.com
Kyle Brown
Financial Advisor
8141 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-8953
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Thank You Thank you to all our
businesses and
organizations who support
the Niles Chamber of
Commerce & Industry.
We are very proud of the
work we have
accomplished this year
because of our
collective efforts.
Jeffrey Cardella Financial Advisor 8141 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714 Bus. 847-470-8953 Fax 888-846-7344 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com
gold members
5764 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714(847) 588-2481 www.sleepys.com
May 2015
LaPelusa Home Improvement, Inc. has
been serving the northwest Chicago
area since 1964. They are a family
owned and operated remodeling com-
pany providing a full spectrum of
home improvement services. They
offer window and door replacement;
carpentry, decks and porches; room
additions and architectural assistance;
kitchen, bath and basement remodel-
ing; siding, soffits and gutters; roofing
and skylights and much more.
First class service begins the minute
LaPelusa starts planning your home
improvement project. All projects are
managed professionally from the ini-
tial meeting to the final detail. As a full
service remodeling contractor they will
design and build your project to fit
your personal lifestyle and budget.
Both large and small jobs get the same
personal attention and expert experi-
ence every customer can count on
from LaPelusa Home Improvement.
Clients can not only expect the best in
quality products and superior crafts-
manship but can also feel secure that
LaPelusa has proven they have an im-
peccable reputation that has been
built on trust and experience. They
proudly work with the following sup-
pliers: Marvin, Pella, James Hardie,
Therma Tru, Velux, Certain Teed, An-
dersen, Larson and GAF.
Congratulations to LaPelusa Home
Improvement, Inc. on being selected
as the Niles Chamber of Commerce
May 2015 Business of the Month.
They are celebrating 25 years as a
member of our Chamber and this is
just one of many awards and honors
of distinction that they have received
over the years. They have been recog-
nized by the NARI with multiple Con-
tractor of the Year Awards and their
President’s Award, as well as by the
BBB with a Torch Award and their
Marketplace Ethics Award to name a
very few. LaPelusa Home Improve-
ment – “Where great relationships
are built on solid foundations”.
For more information contact:
Brian LaPelusa
LaPelusa Home Improvement
6622 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
(847) 647-9900
www.lapelusa.com
LaPelusa Home Improvement
Owner Chuck Hartogh was joined by
family and staff at the NEW location
of C&M Auto Service. Now at 1830
Pickwick Lane in Glenview, C&M
Auto Service still offers quality, hon-
est service for any automobile. For
more info visit: www.cmauto.com.
With martial art students and
instructors, Master Jeong official-
ly opened Max Martial Arts at
7639 N. Milwaukee Avenue in
Niles on May 2. The studio offers
Taekwondo, a Korean martial art
that combines combat and self-
defense techniques with sport
and exercise for kids and adults.
Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins at
7039 W. Dempster Street celebrated
a grand re-opening on March 27.
After major renovations they are
now the largest Dunkin Donuts in the
world featuring comfy work spaces
and conference room. Open 24
Hours!
gold members
9517 North Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 966-1463 www.Sleepys.com
Show this card to your Technician to receive $50.00 OFF work
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The Vantage Point newsletter is a bi-monthly publication of the
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
For advertising call (847) 268-8180.
847/647-8777
773/631-8333
NILES FLASH CAB
Low Flat Rates to and from O’Hare
Time Orders Accepted
Accepting All Major Credit Cards
June 2015
The Village of Niles is rich with a history
of family owned and operated business-
es and Smithereen Pest Management
Services is a perfect example of just
that. Smithereen dates back to the late
1880’s. A pharmaceutical salesman,
E.R. Jennings, came across a safe pesti-
cide that was used by Turkish soldiers
during the 19th Russo-Turkish war to
protect them from lice and fleas. He
began to experiment with similar floral
powders and discovered an effective
pesticide that was not toxic to people.
He packaged and sold it to food plants
and packing houses all over Chicago’s
south side. Jennings became one of the
country’s first professional extermina-
tors. By 1910 Smithereen continued to
develop new and revolutionary pesti-
cides and hire workers that not only
sold the products but also taught cus-
tomers how to apply it.
Four generations later Smithereen is
now led by J.R. Jennings, who is continu-
ing Smithereen's 2nd century of devot-
ed service, ground breaking business
strategies, and a commitment to not
only employees but the communities
Smithereen serves. Smithereen Pest
Management provides a wide variety
of pest control services to commercial
and residential customers in Illinois,
Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas and Mis-
souri. The Niles location is the compa-
ny’s corporate office.
Their Integrated Pest Management
(aka IPM) solutions are designed to
mitigate the negative impact the pres-
ence of pests can have on a home or
office by emphasizing proactive pest
control and aggressive monitoring. By
focusing on preventative services they
are able to reduce the need to deploy
chemical extermination measures and
minimize the toxicity of the products
and associated health risks. They also
offer Green Pest Management which
satisfies all LEED eligibility require-
ments, Bird Abatement, Wildlife Con-
trol, Termite Control, Spider Control,
Perimeter Treatments and Four Sea-
sons Residential Service.
Congratulations to Smithereen Pest
Management Services on being se-
lected as the Niles Chamber of Com-
merce June 2015 Business of the
Month. Smithereen not only supports
the Niles community but also creates
charitable opportunities for their em-
ployees with Habitat for Humanity,
Greater Chicago Food Depository,
Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital
and the Lake County Forest Preserves.
For more information contact:
Andy McCormack, Vice President
7400 N. Melvina Avenue, Niles
(847) 647-0010
www.smithereen.com
Smithereen Pest Management
Mayor Przybylo, Village
representatives and
Chamber officials joined
the Lakhani Family for a
Groundbreaking Ceremony
on April 30 for the new
Holiday Inn Express at 7247
W. Waukegan Road in Niles.
Kyle Brown Financial Advisor 8141 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714 Bus. 847-470-8953 Fax 888-846-7344 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com
gold members
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NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
2015 REGISTRATION FORM
Join Niles Chamber of Commerce members and guests for our Annual Golf Outing.
This event is the Chamber's largest fund-raiser and “fun”-raiser. Meet new con-
tacts and greet old friends while enjoying a day of golf, games, and give-aways.
If you are not a golfer, join us for cocktails, dinner, raffles and prizes.
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, 60090
11:00 a.m. Check-In & Lunch
12:00 p.m. Shotgun start
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour - Open Bar
6:00 p.m. Dinner & Raffle
* PLAY FORMAT WILL BE A SCRAMBLE
PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON* *Package includes: TWO Complimentary Beverage Tickets,
Golf Cart, Goodie Bag, Locker Room Service, Cocktail
Hour and Dinner
Golf, B-B-Q Lunch, Dinner & Raffle Ticket: $200
Golf, B-B-Q Lunch & Dinner: $150
Dinner & Cocktail Hour: $50
Raffle Ticket: $50 - Only 200 Tickets Sold
Package reservations and fees must be submitted to the Chamber office by July
16, 2015. Availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. No refunds will be
given after July 16th. If you have any questions, please call Brenda at the Cham-
ber office (847) 268-8180 or fax your registration form to (847) 268-8186. Reser-
vations must be made in advance. There is a $10 fee for all walk-ins.
Buy your Raffle Tickets TODAY, last year all tickets were SOLD OUT before the start of the event!
Company:__________________________________________
First & Last Names:
1.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________
2.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________
3.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________
4.______________________________________________ ________ ________ ________ ________
Amount Enclosed: $___________
Golf, Lunch,
Dinner &
Raffle Ticket
$200
Golf, Lunch
& Dinner
$150
Dinner Only
$50
Raffle
Ticket Only
$50
Visa / MC / Discover / AmEx #: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date_____/______ Sec Code: _____
Name of Cardholder:_____________________________________________________
Billing Address, City, Zip: __________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ Email: _____________________________________
Send checks payable to:
Niles Chamber of Commerce 8060 W.
Oakton, Suite 101 Niles, IL 60714
ANNUAL G LF OUTING
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Use these great tools to market your business
Golf Outing - Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Chevy Chase Golf Club
All sponsors will be listed in the dinner program, the Vantage
Point newsletter and local newspapers. All new sponsorships are
on a first come, first serve basis.
PEG THE PIN BALL TOSS $1,000 Exclusive Sponsor or 2 Sponsors for $500 each
Host the Peg The Pen ball toss contest. Showcase your
company at the check-in and during the ball toss
All details will be arranged by the Chamber
Company logo featured on Golf Outing Event webpage
Company logo featured in E-Vantage event promotion
ACE COCKTAIL $300 for each Cocktail Sponsorship
Sign with your company’s logo at the bar
Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Hole Sign
EAGLE BEVERAGE CART $300 for each Beverage Cart Sponsorship
Sign with your company’s logo on a beverage cart
Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Hole Sign
BIRDIE LUNCH $300 for each Lunch Sponsorship
Sign with your company’s logo at the lunch area
Sign with your company listed at the registration table
Hole Sign
HOLE & GREEN PREMIUM $275 Your name will be exclusively featured all day with a
sign on the Hole and a sign on the Green
Send company representatives to host one of our
approved course contests
HOLE & GREEN $250 Your name will be exclusively featured all day with
signs on the Hole and on the Green
HOLE SPONSOR $150 Your business name will be featured all day on a
sign marking the Hole
Company ___________________________ Phone _________________
Sponsorship ________________________________________________
Fax form: (847) 268-8186 or email: [email protected]
Questions? Call (847) 268-8180
CART SPONSOR
$55 for 1 Cart or $200 for 4 Carts
Your business name will be placed on a cart to be
viewed throughout the entire course
RAFFLE GIFT SPONSOR Promote your business with a gift donation (value
more than $25) to our famous "Reverse Draw Raffle”
PAR-TEE BAGS Supply us with 130 items to be given to all golfers
Suggested items include: golf balls, towels, tees,
gloves, covers, umbrellas, hats, or gift certificates
Niles Chamber Annual G lf Outing
Visa / Master Card / Discover / AMEX
Card #_______________________________________________
Expires _________ /___________ Sec Code _________
Billing Address ________________________________________
City__________________________________Zip Code________