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October 16, 2019
WELCOME  NEW 
CHAMBER MEMBERS! 
High Point Dentistry
 1590 N. Rand Road, Palatine
847-558-7875
1410 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine
773-235-2500
PACC PREMIER  MEMBERS 


 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 
J2 Massage, PC
Enjoy a therapeutic massage for the whole family, from Prenatal and Pediatric Massage to Geriatric Massage. Find pain and stress relief with their licensed therapists. Visit J2 Massage online here!
Make New Business Connections at MAGNET!
MAGNET is a morning Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce networking group that meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m, and includes coffee and breakfast pastries - along with opportunities to connect directly with other business people from the community in a social atmosphere.  
Register to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Palatine Senior Center. Please register by Monday, October 21st at noon. The cost is $7/person.
Be a PACC Ambassador!
Have you ever thought about representing the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce by becoming an ambassador? This volunteer opportunity is needed to welcome new members and to encourage engagement with current members to attend PACC events, including after hours, ribbon cuttings, and more! Ambassadors meet once per month on the first Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., normally at ProMark Planners, 630 N. Court Suite 190 in Palatine. For more information, please contact Steve Gaus at 847-359-7200
Holidays on the Town 
is Coming Up!
SAVE THE DATE! Sip, shop  and nibble in downtown Palatine on Friday, November 22nd for Holidays on the Town!! Join the Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) and a group of friends for this popular kick-off to the holiday season event. Participating downtown Palatine businesses will open their doors on this festive Friday night from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. - guests can hop on the DPBA Holiday Trolley to be whisked around the downtown!! Current sponsors include Sharron Kelley @properties, Palatine Bank & Trust, Salt Creek Park District, Salon Lorrene, Cook, Cork & Fork, Brush Salon and  Vicarious Multimedia . Click here to learn more about sponsorship benefits and opportunities. 
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
  Chamber Members: Please log into your Chamber account to update your contact information or add/update member representatives. Contact The Office Manager if you have any questions.
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Shop Local and Support Your Local Businesses!
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PACC 
Board of Directors 
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Expo & Community Showcase 

VENDOR BOOTHS AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!  The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo and Community Showcase from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Falcon Park Recreation Center. More than 60 vendors are expected to participate! Volunteers are also being sought; please click here to sign up!

Participating businesses and organizations will showcase their products and services as hundreds of area residents attend this event - now in its fourth year! Download the Vendor & Sponsorship form and  click here  for more information! Thank you to current sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Palatine Park District, Platinum Sponsor: Palatine Bank & Trust, Gold Sponsors: Pete & Mac's Pet Resort and JP Wood Martial Arts, Silver Sponsor: Pan American Bank & Trust, and Supporting Sponsors: Moats Officer Properties and Wipfli LLP.
Attend Ribbon Cuttings & 
an Open House!
New PACC member Short Distance Break Repair's recent Ribbon Cutting, held at Tap House Grill.
 
Elde rwerks  
Thursday, October 17 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 
Elderwerks, 251 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine
  
Help welco me new Palatine business, Elderwerks, at their Ribbon Cutting event. Stop by and get to know this unique business that provides housing assistance services to seniors and make connections with other local businesses leaders.  Click here to RSVP.   
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My Salon Suite 
Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
220 N. Smith Street, Palatine
 
Join us Tuesday, October 22 for a Ribbon Cutting followed by an open house networking, welcoming My Salon Suite of Palatine. Meet owners, Deb Muffoletto and Sharon Niewinski and their team, take a tour, and enjoy a drink and snacks. Plus-network with other Chamber members and guests! Click here to RSVP.
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OMI Industries  
Thursday, October 24 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
220 N. Smith Street, Palatine  
 
J oin us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House welcoming OMI Industries. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is at 4pm, followed by open house networking and a cocktail reception. Learn more about this organization that had been manufacturing product and equipment solutions to naturally remove odors for more than 25 years. Please RSVP by October 17 by emailing bsexson@omi-industries.com or by clicking here. 
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
25 W. Wilson Street, Palatine
 
Join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Schwantz at the Ribbon Cutting celebrating the opening of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute! Come welcome this new downtown Palatine business and make new connections. Click here to RSVP. 
Volunteer for YEA!
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is in Need of Volunteer Mentors  
The Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA!) is a program geared towards teaching students how to be successful business leaders and entrepreneurs. YEA! is seeking local business leaders to mentor these bright students. Mentors meet with students from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for eight weeks beginning the first week of January at Plum Grove Middle School.  Please also welcome Chandini Duvvuri, owner of Christie's Dairy Delights, as the new co-program manager of YEA!. Sponsorships are also available. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or for information on sponsorships, please contact Steve Gaus  at 847-350-7200 or via email  at sgaus@palatinechamber.com.  
Workshop: Social Media for Business 
 
Palatine Library is holding a workshop "Social Media for Business" on Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn how to  use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more to promote your business. Guest Speaker Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People will demonstrate how to choose the best site for your business and the steps to get started.  
Member & Community Events
 
Halloween at the BOOuehler YMCA
Hosted by Buehler YMCA  
Friday, October 25, 2019 
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
1400 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine 
It's time for Halloween at the BOOuehler YMCA again! Bring family and friends to the annual Halloween celebration featuring graveyard games and crafts, boo bounce house, a ghoulish DJ, Monster Mash Glow in the Dark Dance Party, a Creepy Crawly Reptile Show, spooky photo booth, and more! Everyone is welcome! Tickets in advance are $5 a person, or $10 at the door. Register by October 24 here!
 
Third Anniversary Celebration
The Grand at Twin Lakes 
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
920 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine 
Join The Grand at Twin Lakes in celebrating their third anniversary!  The festivities will include dinner, drinks and live entertainment.  Door prizes will also be available.  Register by Friday, October 18 here!
 
  United Insurance Services Educational Workshop
Hosted by Harper College   
Thursday, October 17, 2019 
5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine
Attend this FREE workshop providing insight and tips to best prepare you and your loved ones for retirement. Seating is limited and early registration is required. Register here and enter code HARPER1.