WIN-NETWORK Winnetka Chamber Monthly Report

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March 2011 Monthly Highlights (Detailed information below) MARCH 2011 WELCOME NEW MEMBER’S Company Pamela Baylor LTD Interfaith Housing Center of the

Northern Suburbs Leoleno

Contact Pam Baylor Lali Watt Catharina Maerklin Address 306 Sunset Ridge Road 614 Lincoln Avenue 976 Green Bay Road Town Northfield 60093 Winnetka 60093 Winnetka 60093 Phone 847-401-4101 847- 501-5760 (847) 446-1100 website Pambaylor.com interfaithhousing.org Business Interior Design Interfaith promotes housing justice European toys, gifts and

children's furnishings. APRIL 2010 WELCOME NEW MEMBER’S Company Personal Tutor:

Chemistry, Physics, CalculusWe Care Senior Caregiver Service, Inc.

Contact Irvin S. Fisch Jessica Streete Address 1120 New Trier Court 655 Rockland Road, Suite 105 Town Wilmette 60022 Lake Bluff 60044 Phone 847-256-0697 847- 234-2200 website Linkedin.com/in/irvinfisch wecareseniorcaregiver.com Business Personal Tutor Private non-medical home care The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber is working hard to provide many opportunities for you to promote your business. The Winnetka Chamber Website www.winnetkachamber.com has all the updated events listed on the front page. Check the website often to learn about Networking Events and Expo’s to promote your business. MEETING:

Our next monthly Chamber Board of Directors meeting is at the Winnetka Community House on Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. PLEASE JOIN US.

CELL PHONES Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month. REMINDER ... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls ... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. EVENTS:

After Hours/Winnetka-Northfield, Tuesday, March 15, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

15 chamber Regional Networking Lunch, Thursday, March 24, 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. “Let’s do Lunch”, Wednesday, March 22, 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m After Hours/Winnetka-Northfield, March 31, 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Women in Business Lunch, Friday, April 1, 11:45a.m. – 1:30p.m. After Hours/Winnetka-Northfield, April 13, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Recognition Lunch, Wednesday, May 4, 11:00a.m. – 1:30p.m. North Shore Women’s Conference, Friday, May 6, 10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MARKETING:

Winnetka/Northfield Community Guide and Pioneer Press advertising offer in Guide Northfield Farmers Market Sponsorship Opportunities Winnetka Current Local Shopping Offer Northfield and Hubbard Woods Recognition Lunch Fashion Show Participation Recognition Lunch Gift Bag Participation Recognition Lunch Auction Items needed Kiosk available for Winnetka Businesses Showcase your business by hosting a Business After Hours

MEMBER TO MEMBER NEWS: Meeting:

Chamber Board Monthly Meetings – (2nd Tuesday of every month) March 8, 7:30a.m. Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, 2nd floor of the new section. Tuesday, March 8, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Please join us, coffee is available.

Events:

After-Hours/Networking, Tuesday, March 15, Frank Kiesel Hair Salon 48 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m. Mary Lou Harrell, Joyce O’Callaghan and Frank Kiesel would like to invite you to join them for a fun evening with the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber Members for delectable food and drinks. 15 Chamber’s Lunch event, Wednesday, March 24, Crowne Plaza Chicago/Northbrook 2875 N. Milwaukee, Northbrook, 11:30a.m. -1:30p.m. Consider attending this very popular quarterly Multi-Chamber event, this month a lunch and multiply your networking potential with members from fifteen local chambers. You will enjoy a structured format that gives you the opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about your company’s products and services and have lunch. You will be divided into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will be given the opportunity to make a 2 minute presentation to a captive audience. Member Pre-Registration Fee: $25.00 ($35.00 after 5:00p.m., Wednesday, March 16). Let’s Do Lunch, Tuesday, March 22, 12:00p.m., Jerry’s Restaurant, Winnetka 505 Chestnut Street, Winnetka, 12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. Meet with Winnetka and Wilmette business members over lunch. Winnetka and Wilmette Chamber members will have the opportunity to try out a "featured" restaurant for lunch while networking and meeting with potential business partners. This event is offered to Chamber members, their guests, and potential Chamber members.

$15.00 per person includes trio salad and iced tea. Any other beverages will be charged at the time of order. R.S.V.P. to director@winnetkachamber.com or 847-446-4451, to guarantee your reservation by Monday, March 21. After Hours/Networking, at The Happ Inn Bar & Grill, Thursday, March 31, 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. The Winnetka/Northfield Rotary would like to invite you to enjoy a wonderful evening at The Happ Inn Bar & Grill, 305 S. Happ Road, Northfield to enjoy abundant food with a Cash Bar to network with local area businesses. Women in Business - Friday, April 1, 11:45a.m. – 1:30p.m. at the Wilmette Library Location - Wilmette Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue, just west of the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Green Bay Road at the corner of Park and Wilmette Avenue. (Additional parking is available across the street at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church). Please join women from the Winnetka-Northfield, Wilmette/Kenilworth, and Wilmette Library to network and learn 10 tips to drive traffic to your website. Linda Frothingham, Marketing Communications Specialist, will show us how to use e-marketing, videos, PR and promotional ways to stimulate excitement for your website and business....keeping budget in mind. Please arrive by 11:45a.m. Program will begin promptly at 12:00p.m. A buffet lunch, from Love’s Winnetka, is available with a reservation for $10.00. You may bring your own lunch at no expense and we would like to know of your intended attendance so that the room may be set-up accordingly. Introductions, testimonials and networking will follow the program. RSVP with orders for lunch by Wednesday, March 30 at 847-446-4451 or director@winnetkchamber.com. After Hours, Wednesday, April 13, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.Fresh Ideas Clothing Store 300 Happ Road, Northfield. Wine will be served along with local food samplings for you to enjoy. Bring your business card to win a fabulous prize. Fresh Ideas owner, Juli Blunt recently gave her store a floor-to-ceiling face lift to create an updated stylish boutique for an enjoyable shopping experience. Known for its customer service and special events, Fresh Ideas provides personal shopping, alterations, a Frequent Buyers Club, shipping, gift wrapping, gift certificates and wish lists. Fresh Ideas friends and fashionistas will love the chic displays and fabulous mix of clothing and accessories. Recognition Lunch Celebration, Wednesday, May 4, 11:00a.m. – 1:30p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to join us, along with approximately 225 guests, for the 35th annual recognition lunch which will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka. This year the entire event will be NEW! You will be delighted with the surprise updates. Mark your calendar, this will be a very special day. The Recognition Lunch is a great opportunity for you to promote your business to the 225 people that attend. PLEASE JOIN IN ONE OR ALL THREE OF THESE MARKETING OFFERS. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS NAME IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNITY:

“Gift” bag promotional item - great way to get the word out with a marketing piece, such as chocolates, coupon, pen, magnet. (The item should not be larger than 8.5” x 5.5”.) You provide 225 pieces, must be delivered to this office by Friday, April 22. $25 fee

Silent Auction item – with either a gift certificate or merchandise, show off your business!

No fee

Fashion Show – ALL NEW THIS YEAR –the run-way will be located down the center of the room. Winnetka-Northfield fashion retailers will showcase new spring fashions. Any item of your choice can be included in the “gift” bag, (225 items required) no extra fee. $50 fee

You won’t want to miss this wonderful Winnetka tradition. Contact us with questions or if you need additional information: by phone (847) 446-4451, fax (847) 446-4452 or email director@winnetkachamber.com.

North Shore Women’s Conference, Friday, May 6, 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Skokie Banquet & Conference Center, 5300 Touhy, Skokie. Presenting Sponsor $500 Limit 6, Exhibitors, $250 for participating Chamber Members. Lunch and Keynote speaker, Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago and host of the Food Network’s “Sweet Dreams”. There will be 6 Break-Out Workshops for attendees on hot topics. Get Noticed in the 2011 Community Guide The NEW Winnetka/Northfield Community Guide will be delivered to all households and businesses in Winnetka and Northfield on Thursday, April 14. This is your final opportunity to be part of this year’s incredible NEW guide. The Winnetka/Northfield Community Guide is the information source for new and long-term residents on local businesses as well as community and chamber events, clubs and organizations, city services, ways to contact elected officials and more. In addition to print, it also publishes online. Take advantage of this great opportunity and let this one-time advertising opportunity work hard for you for an entire year! Northfield Farmers Market Northfield Farmers Market Sponsorship Opportunities Dear Winnetka-Northfield Chamber Members: As you know, Northfield is widely recognized for its outstanding Farmers Market. A tradition in Northfield for 34 years, the Market features fresh locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods, specialty products, live music and special events. The Chamber operates the Market and is looking forward to your sponsorship for the 2011 season. The Market is a traditional community gathering place as well as a favorite spot for purchasing the freshest, finest products. Many factors make our Market special including a large and loyal customer base, ample, convenient parking, a spacious setting on grass, a wonderful mix of vendors and the strong relationships between our vendors and their customers. The majority of our vendors have been with the Market for decades. The Market is held every Saturday starting May 28th through October 22st, with new hours from7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Happ Road across from New Trier High School’s Northfield Campus. During the peak growing season, an estimated 1,000 people from Northfield and surrounding towns visit weekly. Shoppers spend time not only at the various booths but catching up with friends and neighbors. The Market provides an excellent forum for us to partner with you in promoting your business or organization. Market sponsorship is a great way to reach an attentive audience. In addition to weekly attendance, the Northfield Chamber website provides year round exposure to you. There are three different sponsorship levels. Application attached.

Winnetka Current Promoting Northfield and Hubbard Woods Shopping Districts The Winnetka Current is PROMOTING a shop NORTHFIELD event on March 16, 2011 AND a shop Hubbard Woods event on April 6.You don't want to miss out! The center spread of the Winnetka Current will focus solely on NORTHFIELD BUSINESSES and HUBBARD WOODS BUSINESSES in an all color ad. Attached is the flyer with details for your opportunity to be included. Contact is JOHN ZEDDIES, WINNETKA CURRENT, 847-770-2578 OR jzeddies@22ndcenturymedia.com Kiosk Winnetka businesses have the opportunity to put your business name in the large lighted display panel on the high-traffic corner of Oak and Linden at Green Bay Road in the East and West Elm Business District and Tower Road and Green Bay Road in Hubbard Woods for only $25/week. See application. After Hours – an ideal way to showcase your business to chamber members. The Winnetka Chamber is beginning to fill our After Hours calendar for 2011. After Hours events allow our members to network in a casual setting with no meeting structure. Sponsors open their business to members and provide food and drink to those that attend. We also encourage 2 or 3 small businesses to share a sponsorship. You provide the location and refreshments for the event. If you are interested in holding an After Hours event, please contact the Chamber Office at 847-446-4451 to get on this year’s calendar. Member to Member News:

“Breaking into the Boys’ Club” 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL Powerful Communication:

The Secret to Workforce Success Participants will recognize the language of powerful and persuasive communication, becoming aware of common, unconscious speech habits that can be a detriment. Learn skills, strategies, and practical advice to increase awareness about making a positive impression.

BUS B68-01 [CRN 41785],Thursday, April 7, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Effective Networking:

Making Business RelationshipsWork For You Analyze the ability to move projects forward and develop a deeper

understanding of the political and cultural dynamics of the organization. Networking is critical to understanding the political culture of an organization as well as advancing ideas, interests, and career. In this interactive session, learn how to identify the

stakeholders on an issue and create a strategy for building support. BUS B69-01 [CRN 41786],Thursday, April 14, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Work/Life Integration: Balance is Everything Representing 51 percent of the work force, women are exceptional

at multitasking, paying attention to detail, and following through. Today more women than men are earning doctoral and law degrees and entering medical school. Three professional women will share

their perspectives and provide hints about integrating their business and personal lives.

BUS B70-01 [CRN 41787],Thursday, April 21, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Women Entrepreneurs: The Challenges and Considerable Rewards

Women represent the largest number of entrepreneurs. How do women make the final decision to leave the corporate world and

go out on their own? What are the challenges they face? Is going out on your own the right answer for you? Hear from a successful

woman entrepreneur who achieved success in her own way in her own time.

BUS B71-01 [CRN 41788],Thursday, April 28, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Why Would I Need a Life Coach?

Being successful in our personal and professional lives requires the support of others. Learn how to identify, build, and maintain a

relationship with a Life Coach. BUS B72-01 [CRN 41789],Thursday, May 5, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

This series, offered through the Alliance for Lifelong Learning, explores how to increase political savvy, promote talents, build a strategic network, and strike a balance between work and home.

Thursdays, April 7 - May 5, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Des Plaines campus

The Winnetka Park District’s “Firecracker 5K and 1 1/2 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk” (Saturday, July 2) is one of the most popular events of the Summer. This is an excellent opportunity to partner with the Winnetka Park District and promote your company/business at this well attended community event. Link to 2011 Firecracker 5K Partnership Packet http://www.winpark.org/pdf/recreation/firecracker_5k_sponsorship_packet.pdf

Winnetka Woman’s Club, Savor the Flavor March 19 485 Maple Street, Winnetka. Come Savor the Flavor and please join us for food, friends and fantasy. An evening of unique and delicious food and beverage pairings that will touch your 5 senses. With interactive music, raffles, pictures, and lots of fun people! The Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield KIDS AGAINST HUNGER: will be raising funds and packaging 100,000 dry, highly nutritious meals for hungry starving people in Nicaragua. The cost to package and ship these meals is $0.28 per serving and has enough for a full day’s nutrition. We will also be collecting items for the New Trier food pantry. When: Saturday, April 16 2011, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Two hour timeblocks) Where: Winnetka Community House gymnasium, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 For more information on how you can volunteer for this community wide event or make a donation, please visit wnrotary.org or call 847-881-9357.