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April issue
5th Annual Landscape & Outdoor Living Planner
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Spring is upon us!

I have so many things to tell you about this month!  Old House New House Home Show attendance was INCREDIBLE and a sure sign of pent up demand--they're all ready for action!

 

First, our back cover is available!  For the first time in 4 years, our most prime piece of real estate is open.  As most of you know, our back cover sponsor, Milgard Windows & Doors has pulled all production out of the Chicago market.  This means that you could take over the best spot in the magazine, The Back Cover!  Improve the visibility of your company by being the first company to be seen at our 800+ distribution locations plus the redistribution at the biggest spring & fall home shows.  You can have 1000 copies every month for canvassing or to use for your own marketing game plan.

 

Second, I'm very excited about our upcoming Networking Party with Floor & Decor Outlets in Lombard on Wednesday, March 7!  Check out all the details below--food, fellow home improvement companies to mingle with and it's FREE!! We'll be talking about the best way to improve your Google rankings, social media tips and any other issues you've been having as you navigate this ever-changing frontier of marketing and self-promotion.  Bring your challenges and pick some brains!

 

Third, NARI Vendors Night is Tuesday, March 20th and it's open to non-members!  If you'd like to attend, it's only $20 which includes a CEU class, buffet dinner, two hours of open bar (4-6pm) and the opportunity to connect with vendors, contractors and service folks.  

 

Fourth, don't forget to enter our Best Before/After Projects contest See all the details below.

  

And finally...

Deadline for the April Landscape & Outdoor Living planner issue is next Tuesday, February 28.  Second most popular issue of the year! The March issue hits the streets this Thursday and it is GORGEOUS!  I anticipate the same greedy consumption from Chicagoland homeowners as last year as they suck up all the information and inspiration we put between our two covers for this upcoming April Issue.  Don't miss out on your chance to reach your next set of new 'best customers'--sponsor an ad in Chicago Home Improvement now!

 

 

 Sherry 2012

 The GPS for Chicagoland home improvements and repairs,

 

Sherry W Schultz

Publisher/Owner--Chicago Home Improvement magazine

1st Vice President--NARI of GC

 

cell:  630.745.7940

sschultz@chihomeimprovement.com

chicago.homeimprovementmag.com

 

Deadline for

  Our Next Issue
 March 2012 cover  

 

There's still time to get into the upcoming April issue!
DEADLINE IS
TUESDAY, FEB 28

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:

4X-6X-13X CONTRACTS

 HOME SHOW EXHIBITORS

NARI & NKBA MEMBERS

 

Ads starting at $200! 

 

Don't delay!

Deadline is February 28th!

 

April:

Landscape & Outdoor Living

Exteriors

Remodeling

 

May:

Patios, Porches & Decks

Lighting

Exteriors

 

 Free Networking Party!

Learn about Social Media and Home Improvement Sherpa!

 

Check out Floor & Decor Outlets' 87,000 sq ft showroom filled with tile and hard surface flooring 

You need to meet other people in the home improvement industry, businesses that can really help you take your own company to the next level.  People that you feel comfortable recommending to your clients, safe to use as subs.  I invite my entire database of home improvement contacts so that we can all discuss our favorite topics including social media and how to get more signed contracts and how does Sherry stay so youthful-looking?  Ok, that last one was just to make sure you got to laugh today.

Wednesday, March 7
5-8pm
Floor & Decor Outlets showroom
1000 Rohlwing Rd
(old Rt 53, just north of North Av)
Lombard
 
Email me to let me know you can make it so that Joe knows how much food to buy. sschultz@chihomeimprovement.com
 
 

Best of Before/After Contest! 

Do you have the BEST remodeling project in Chicago?

  

Chicago Home Improvement magazine is now accepting entries in its first ever Best of Before/After project contest.

 

Submit your project and your work could be showcased in our July 2012  issue's cover story--and on the cover!

 

Kitchens * Bathrooms * Basements * Additions * Exteriors * Interiors

Any remodeling project! 

 

Deadline for submissions: April 1, 2012

 

Questions?

sschultz@chihomeimprovement.com

or call me at 630.745.7940

 

NARI News

 

Tuesday, March 20  Vendors Night 

4-8pm at Medinah Banquets in Addison

Choose between 2 CEU classes, enjoy the open bar (4-6pm) and buffet dinner while picking the brains of vendors and fellow contractors to see what's new and important for 2012!

 

Click below for more information for Attendees and Vendors.

Attendee Registration form

Vendor Booth Registration form

 

Tuesday, April 10  Member Panel Discussion 

5-8pm at Holiday Inn, Elk Grove Village

Mark Seigle of Seigle Cabinets moderates this popular format.  Several members discuss varying topics with the general membership including Create Urgency with Potential Clients and How to Handle the One-legged Lead!  

 

See you at the spring home shows!

 
Arlington Racecourse  Feb 24-26

Naperville Indoor Sports Complex  Mar 9-11

Libertyville Sports Complex  Mar 30- Apr 1

Lake Barrington Fieldhouse  Apr 20-22

contact: Scott & Sandy Hardesty scott@freehomeshow.com


Tinley Park Convention Ctr  Mar 2-4.

Naperville North Central College  Mar 24-25

contact: Dennis Carroll ryangroup@sbcglobal.net