WELCOME
NEW
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
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High Point Dentistry
1590 N. Rand Road, Palatine
1410 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine
773-235-2500
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
J2 Massage, PC
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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!
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Make New Business Connections at MAGNET!
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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.
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Be a PACC Ambassador!
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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.
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Holidays on the Town
is Coming Up!
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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.
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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
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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
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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!
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Attend Ribbon Cuttings &
an Open House!
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New PACC member Short Distance Break Repair's recent Ribbon Cutting, held at Tap House Grill.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Workshop: Social Media for Business
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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.
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Member & Community Events
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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.
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