February 2019 news & updates
Read below to catch up/check out our latest updates, see what went on at the GOA in the month of February & see what's to come!
Upcoming Business Expo!
Avalon Banquets
1905 E. Higgins Rd. EGV
Tuesday, March 7th | 2pm-6pm FREE TO ATTEND
Open to the public.
We are asking our exhibitors to decorate their booth/business and travel back in time to 1969 for 1 day of peace & music & networking. Let's travel back in time & make new memories! After Hours Networking from 4pm-6pm w/ complimentary beer/wine!

Woodstock Theme!


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Presented by John Paul Sweeney, JD, CPA, MTax - Chief Trust Officer, Itasca Bank & Trust Co. and Leonard Lacouture, MBA - Financial Planning Associate, Itasva Bank & Trust Co. .

John Paul and Len will discuss tips and strategies on how to successfully plan for the transfer of ownership of your business.

March 5th | 7:30am-9am
GOA Office | 1200 N. Arlington Heights Road, Itasca, IL 60143 | WiFi Lounge
$10 members
$20 future members

LUNCH w/ EDDIE OLCZYK!

Come out to hear Eddie Olczyk speak!
The Olympian, Stanley Cup Champ & Cancer Survivor has an inspiring story you want to hear.
Fresh off his Olympic success, Eddie was selected by his hometown Chicago Blackhawks as the 3rd overall pick in the 1984 NHL entry draft which led him to play over 1,000 games in the NHL!

Tuesday,
March 12th
11:30am-1:30
The Westin
400 Park Blvd.
Itasca, IL
$30 in advance
$35 at the door
$40 walk ins
$45 future member
$150 display table w/ lunch
$230 table of 8
$290 table of 10


Sponsored by:
Beth Mund gave us awesome insights into what life is like from way up there. Just kidding, she gave us little life tips on how to stay grounded on this crazy place we call Earth. It's amazing just how well training for working with NASA can be applied to our everyday lives.
Life Lessons From NASA!
ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO - WOODSTOCK THEME!
Who doesn't want to attend a super fun, Woodstock themed Business Expo for FREE?

Not only that, our Business After Hours portion from 4-6pm is also free AND has complimentary food & drinks!

Not only THAT, you have an opportunity to win $500 cash!

Enter to win the $500 cash prize by locating all of the records at random booths & collecting a signature.

Here's the catch, not every booth has a record to find, so you might want to visit them all :)

We're convinced this will be a great time. We can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, March 7th | 2pm-6pm | Avalon Banquets 1905 E. Higgins Rd. EGV

Call 630.773.2944 or visit www.theGOA.com for more info!
Happy Anniversary to all of our members who renew each year!
45 YEARS:
K&M PRINTING CO. INC
44 YEARS:
FOREST AWARDS AND ENGRAVING
35 YEARS:
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
RESTRICTED ARTICLES SPECIALISTS INC.
32 YEARS:
DEW DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC.
31 YEARS:
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES AMERICAN HERITAGE REAL ESTATE
27 YEARS:
E.H. WACHS
26 YEARS:
BATTERY SERVICE CORPORATION
20 YEARS:
LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA
17 YEARS:
TOLL GLOBAL FORWARDING USA INC
15 YEARS:
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
14 YEARS:
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, INC.
12 YEARS:
GEFCO
10 YEARS:
UTC OVERSEAS
SAUL WEING ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP.
COMCAST BUSINESS
9 YEARS:
ADAMS ROOFING PROFESSIONALS INC
KAPPLE & APPLE
8 YEARS:
BETSY'S ONE OF A KIND
AVALON BANQUETS
7 YEARS:
AIR POWER
GROUND PROS INC
EMKAY INC.
ROTARY CLUB OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
NICOR GAS
5 YEARS:
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN TEACHERS UNION, LOCAL 1211
LAUFER GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD.
4 YEARS:
APEX LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL (ORD) INC.
COMPLETE SCRUB MAINTENANCE INC.
A&A PAVING
NATIONS ROOF OF ILLINOIS
3 YEARS:
MOTEL 6
MASS MUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP
2 YEARS:
THE SUCCESS CATALYST
DANCE IT OFF WITH KIM
LOYAL2COMMUNITY
ENCLAVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS AT O'HARE
1 YEAR:
V.C. PLUMBING AND SEWER INC.
CLEARSTAFF
TEAMLOGIC IT
New members for the month of January!
ANA M. MENCINI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BANDO USA, INC
BASIC CRATING
CHICAGO SALES STRATEGIES
ELK GROVE VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY
MERIDIAN BANQUETS
NAVISTAR
PLANET FITNESS
ROSENTHAL BROS., INC.
SOLUTIONS CLEANING SERVICES INC.
WALTER E. SMITHE FURNITURE & DESIGN
What's Up With Our Members?
Harper College
Worker Safety Training Focus Group

Harper College is inviting small businesses with 250 or fewer employees and workers in the construction, manufacturing, and landscaping industries to take part in a worker safety
training focus group. The focus groups will provide an opportunity for you to discuss your occupational safety and health training needs and to learn more about a new training program at Harper College.

Session info below:
February 25 | 5pm-6:30pm
February 26 | 3:30pm-5pm
March 1 | 9:30am-11am
March 4 | 4pm-5:30pm

Contact Kelly Keegan below to RSVP!
OHi Wins 2018 NARI Remodeling Excellence Award
OHi is proud to announce that they have been recognized for remodeling excellence by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. This first-floor remodel included a kitchen renovation, open concept construction, powder room relocation, and more. Learn more about their award-winning design and see the stunning before and after pictures!
GOA Regional Business Association | www.theGOA.com