Benefits Workshop
Friday, February 4 at 9am
Via Zoom
Take one hour out of your day to get all the tips on maximizing your Chamber Membership. Perfect for prospective, new and any current members wanting details on member benefit packages.
Complimentary admission. Advance registration required to receive the zoom link. Can't attend, but would like more information? Please reach out here.
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Welcome to our new members
as of January 1, 2022!
We are thrilled to have them be a part of the Chamber this year!
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Restoration One
North Shore
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Off Shore Marine and Paddling Warehouse |
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Screen Mobile of the North Shore
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Check out the most recent Member Spotlights… |
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Holly Hanzel,
Hanzel Holistic Fitness
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Barbara Rosenberg,
Elderwerks
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Dr. Julie Brua,
School of St. Mary
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We featured some great businesses over the last month in our Member Spotlight feature. Thanks to Holly Hanzel of Hanzel Holistic Fitness, Barbara Rosenberg of Elderwerks and Dr. Julia Brua of School of St. Mary. Please click here to learn more about these great members.
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Annual Business & Government Breakfast
NEW DATE- March 4
7:30 - 9:30am
Deer Path Inn
255 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest
Invite friends and colleagues and join us for the annual “state of the towns” presentation by Lake Forest City Manager Jason Wicha and Lake Bluff Village Administrator Drew Irvin over a plated continental breakfast at the Deer Path Inn.
$25 Registration
All are welcome
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Multi-Chamber
Mega Connect Webinar
"Empower Your Business by Building Connections with 24 Chambers of Commerce"
Thursday, February 10
12 - 1:30 via Zoom
Multiply your networking potential. Members looking for a productive on-line networking experience will enjoy the structured format of this program, which gives each participant an opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products and services.
$15 Chamber Members
$25 Non-Member
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REMINDER!
Don't miss out on free exposure in the upcoming Community Guide that will be seen by over 16,000 households and businesses. Your business will be listed alphabetically AND categorically.
Please let us know if you have any changes for your listing in the guide.
Only active members that have renewed by March 1st are eligible to be in the guide.
Please email any changes to your information HERE by the March 1st deadline.
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Be a Part of our Annual Community Guide and Reach 16,000+ Households and Businesses! |
The 2022 Community Guide planning is underway. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business.
Benefits:
- Over 16,000 copies will be sent out to households and businesses
- 300,000 digital impressions will be on chicagotribune.com promoted to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents
- Digital edition will link directly to your website when clicked
Interested in a display ad? Jump on board soon to take advantage of the early bird rates! Click HERE to see the ad rate sheet in more detail and HERE to reach out to Kathleen Frey from the Chicago Tribune to place an ad.
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B4 Work
2nd & 4th Fridays at 8 am
February 11 - Via Zoom
February 25 - In-person at
LifeWorking Coworking, 717 Forest Avenue, LF
Make B4Work a habit to cultivate those referrals! (Can't make it but want more info on how the Chamber can help? Click HERE and we'll follow up with you!)
(Complimentary admission and guests are welcome -- RSVP requested.)
The LF/LB Chamber adheres to all state and local COVID guidelines for indoor events.
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Announcing our new 2022
Board of Directors!
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PRESIDENT - Susan L. Kelsey, Financial Advisor, Regatta Wealth Management
VICE PRESIDENT - Rick Young, COO, Chicago Comedy All Stars
SECRETARY - Shaun Carter, Sales & Administration Britt Carter Furniture
TREASURER - Colette Woidat, CPA Pasquesi Sheppard
PAST PRESIDENT - Diana Melichar, Owner Melichar Architects
Drew Irvin, Administrator, Village of Lake Bluff
Jennifer Lazarus, Sr. Assoc. Dir. of Internships | Law and Public Service Pathway Leader
Lake Forest College
Annie Royster Lenzke, Realtor Dawn McKenna Group/Coldwell Banker Residential
Joan Lynch, President Lynch Construction Corp.
Tina Martoccio, VP, Branch Manager Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A.
Susie McMurray, Owner Flotstone
Melissa Oakley, Chief Communications Officer Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115
Amy Wagliardo, Executive Director Gorton Community Center
Jason Wicha, City Manager City of Lake Forest
Kathleen Wood, Founder and CEO Suzy's Swirl & Kathleen Wood Partners
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Last week, we had a health update with our special guests:
Mark Pfister, Executive Director Lake County Health Department/Community Health
Dr. Jeffrey D. Kopin, MD Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, North Region Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.
In case you weren't able to join us, you can access the presentation
Also, congratulations again to Gorton Community Center for receiving the Chamber's 21st annual COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD in recognition for an exceptional level of commitment to community service. We will look forward to honoring them in-person at our March 4 Business & Government Breakfast.
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Know someone going through a divorce?
Help make the process go smoother with this free book from Scott Rose of Baird & Warner.
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Ragdale Ring Competition Now Open
Deadline is February 15
2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Ragdale Ring Competition. Ragdale invites architects and designers to apply for a design-build studio residency, leading to the installation of a temporary, outdoor performance venue.
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College of Lake County is Celebrating CTE (Career and Technical Education) in February
February
CLC supplies many workers in the Lake County workforce through its different Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. February is CTE Month, and CLC is taking the time to celebrate these impactful programs.
Workshops continue bringing Waukegan’s art community together
February & March
A new series of art workshops are set for Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan this spring, following last fall’s success. These art workshops are free and created for both adults and high school students.
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Lake Forest High School Talent Show is
back in person!
February 24, 25, 26
Promote your business and show your support for the incredibly talented kids at Lake Forest High School.
Sponsorships are available that include recognition during the show and in the printed program along with the production recording that will be sold after the show.
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Share Your #LakeForestLove
February
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing your #LakeForestLove! Throughout the month, use #LakeForestLove when you post pictures of the people, places, and things you love about Lake Forest.
on Instagram, or email us your pictures.
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February Sale
50% Off
3 Months of a Community Membership
Includes 6 days a month! (Reg. $199 per month, NOW $99 per month. Must purchase by February 28th. Valid for first time members only.
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Can You Afford to Retire?
February 8
7pm
Join us to evaluate your readiness for retirement, learn about social security, how to conduct an estate analysis and net worth statement, and more.
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Rendezvous Arts is excited to bring True Colors Baroque to the Gorton Center
February 4
6:30 - 7pm
Enjoy the Valentine spirit via the 18th century with art songs about love and romance accompanied by periods instrument strings from the 1700s.
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Join Art Impact Project for an Open House
February 3
5 - 7pm
104-1 E. Scranton Ave., LB
Enjoy an Art Sale & Programming Exhibit, make DIY Valentines, and meet our Board of Directors.
Masks will be required at the event.
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Music Institute Academy to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The grant will enhance the enrichment elements of the Academy curriculum, including master classes, workshops, and performances by some of the most respected teachers and professional musicians in the classical music industry.
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The Lake Forest Shop Upcoming Trunk Shows
February 11 - 23 is Lucian Matis
March 10-16 is Frascara, Audrey & Brooks and Kim Newport
The Shop has many unique events planned throughout the year, but let's start with the Trunk Shows. Save these dates! They will be a great time to stop in, say hi, and see all the beautiful collections.
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Registration Open for 6 Week Workshops: Fairytale Dance & Broadway Bound
Starts in February
Fairytale Dance is an enchanting, story-based dance program for boys and girls thattbring beloved fairy tales to life!
In Broadway Bound, this super fun Broadway Musical Theatre Workshop, students will learn short routines from a variety of musicals and perform for parents during the last 10 minutes of the last class.
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Thank you to our Chamber partners for their support... |
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LEADER'S CIRCLE
GOLD
SILVER
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The Mission of the LF/LB Chamber
is to connect and unite businesses, community members and both municipalities
through partnership and innovative strategies to
ensure the current and future prosperity of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff,
the extraordinary place we work, play and call home.
LAKE FOREST / LAKE BLUFF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LFLBchamber.com
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