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Check here for up-to-date Chamber news on www.DesPlainesChamber.com!
At least twice a month, we will update this section providing visitors -- member and non-member alike -- information concerning Chamber of Commerce events, news affecting Des Plaines businesses, local events or items of general interest. (Updated: 10/09/07)
January 2008 Events!
Explore "Events at a Glance"and our Calendar of Events to see what's happening this month at the Chamber!
FOOTBALL RAFFLE
The winning numbers for the offical Monday night game on December 24 are 001, 101, 201, 301, 401 and 501.
Presentation of 2007 Community Enhancement Awards
For over four decades, the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry has recognized member businesses and organizations that have provided our community with new business development, business rehabilitation or renovation and businesses who have substantially increased their employee-base or developed new programs beneficial to Des Plaines.
This year Community Enhancement Awards were presented at the Mayor’s Annual Address to Business. The Chamber recognized five businesses that have gone beyond the norm when improving or “growing” their business. Such growth and improvements go a long way toward enhancing the entire community not only in appearance, but by providing new or better service to customers, creating new jobs or otherwise contributing to the local economy.
Bax Global
In 2007, Bax Global opened a new logistics facility in Des Plaines that quadrupled the size of their old facility located at O’Hare airport. Located at 1347 S Mt. Prospect Road, the 228,003 sq. foot state-of-art facility has 84 truck bays and storage space for 70 trailers. The new facility benefits local and global shippers by offering expanded import and export operations including expanded storage and a new industrial cooling system for shipments requiring a cooler environment.
Cumberland Café
In June 2007, Cumberland Café was opened in the Frisbie Senior Center. What makes this business unique is that it is owned by the members and they, along with four paid employees, manage the Café. The volunteer positions give seniors an opportunity to contribute to the center and provide them with a wonderful restaurant where they can meet with friends and family to enjoy a delicious meal. Cumberland Café offers a Congregate Meal program that serves 10,000 seniors 60 and over each year. The Café is open to the public for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday 8:30 to 2:30.
Income Tax Y Mas – Marianna Tamayo, President
Marianna Tamayo completely renovated her property at 1365 Prospect Avenue. The renovation transformed an unsightly lot and unattractive building into a 2 story modern, handicap accessible office building with a parking lot. Additional touches like the large plate glass windows and professional landscaping make this a very attractive business property that is
an asset to Des Plaines.
Midwest Bank
The newly constructed building at 1545 Ellinwood was started by Des Plaines National Bank. The building reflects the lines, structure and time period of Kinder Hardware, the building it replaced. The bank looked at every means of preserving the Kinder building but deterioration and modern building codes made that impossible. The facility has allowed the bank to offered its customers new drive thru banking, safe deposit box rental, drive up ATM as well as the complete full service banking that it offered in the past.
Science and Arts Academy
The Science and Arts Academy opened its new facility located at 1825 Miner Street in September 2007. The 6 ½ acre campus takes the place of two industrial buildings formerly located on the site. One of the buildings was the former home of Science & Arts Academy, an office building that had been converted into a school when the Academy was founded by Dr. Helene Bartz in 1992. The Academy purchased the adjoining land and the demolition and building project began in earnest in the autumn of 2006. In partnership with OPUS North Corporation, the Academy designed and built a state-of-the-art facility and tripled the green space on the property. The building features bright colors, open spaces and an impressive profile to complement the impressive students that work inside.
OFFICE DEPOT CHAMBER PROGRAM
Join the Office Depot Des Plaines Chamber of Comemrce program and instantly save $$$ on your office product purchases. Registered Chamber members will receive up to 45% off Office Depot retail pricing, a 10% discount off items at www.officedepot.com and discounts on 196 Key items - including paper! To register go to Office Depot.
NEW! Corporate HR Roundtable
A new group is starting within the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce! It’s purpose is to share knowledge and experience, learn best practices and provide opportunities to network. This Roundtable is directed towards HR Professionals as well as other interested persons that handle HR functions in organizations of 200+ employees.
The Corporate HR Roundtable is for members of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, however, guests are welcome and may attend up to 2 meetings as a non-member befoer joining the Chamber.
The next Corporate HR Roundtable is scheduled for Monday, August20 @ 12 noon at the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry. (lunch will be provided).
If you would like to attend or need additional information, please contact Barb Schuldt, Ablest/Select Staffing @ 847.296.8500 or via e-mail: barbara.schuldt@selectstaffing.com
CHAMBER RESUME BANK PROGRAM
Unemployed Des Plaines residents are invited to submit their resumes to the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry "Resume Bank", which Chamber member businesses may use to seek qualified employees when needed. Download an informative pdf file by clicking here for Chamber Resume Program Info, for more details on the new program designed to help reduce Des Plaines' unemployment and better serve member employers.
FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING
Co-sponsored byFIRST BANK,members are invited to join us on the FIRST Friday of every month at the Silver Stallion Restaurant, 1275 Lee Street 7:30 a.m.. This is your opportunity to: receive leads and referrals; increase business revenue; and develop valuable business relationships through networking with fellow Chamber members. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND: 847-824-4200 or "Events at a Glance" $5, pay at the door. Coffee & Rolls
MEMBERS: Receive news, important business alerts & warnings! We need your fax numbers & email addresses!
We don't sell, share, or distribute email addresses of our members. Most members have already provided us with a fax number, but we're still short on email addresses. That means that if we send out business alerts, special notifications or other essential information of interest to our member businesses, you may be left out. If you're a member business and haven't provided us with your email please let us know. Either call 847-824-4200 or email your address to us at info@dpchamber.com. We'll add you to our list!
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