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SBA MEMBER NEWS

Happy New Year from the SBA staff!!
2012 is going to be an AWESOME year of Connecting People and Supporting Business!!!
We are coming out of the park swinging and the first event of the year up to bat is:
Good Morning Schaumburg with Mayor Al Larson

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Chandler’s Chophouse & Banquets 401 N. Roselle Rd. – Schaumburg 7:30AM – 9:00AM
Do not miss this homerun!!
Coordinated Benefits Company Congratulates Jim Patrician
Effective January 1, 2012 Jim Patrician became president and CEO of Coordinated Benefits Company, LLC (CBC), one of the founding companies of SBA. Patrician’s promotion is the culmination of a management transition plan set in motion more than 12 years ago. Founder John Rippinger remains active with the firm in his new role as Chairman of the Board. CBC focuses on employee benefit plan design, implementation, and service with the highest level of investment return.
The Principal Financial Group Invites You
Tom Gosche, of The Principal Financial Group™ invites you to a seminar on Exit Planning for Business Owners. This seminar will cover; setting priorities, determining the value for planning purposes, the selling process, and Estate/Wealth transfer planning, among other things. Join on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 4PM – 5PM at Pilot Pete’s at Schaumburg Airport (905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL).Please RSVP by February 13th by simply sending a message to gosche.tom@principal.com or for more information, contact Tom Gosche at 630.675.8971.
Costco Has An Amazing Deal Of Sweets For You
We are always working hard to always find new ways to save money for you and your business or organization. Currently we have found an opportunity that should not be overlooked. Schaumburg Costco Wholesale has this amazing deal for you. Snickers - 12 count box of 2.07ounce bars for $4.99 each averages less than $0.42 per bar. Act fast as supplies are limited! Make sure you have registered your resale or tax exempt number with us to save on sales tax too. Questions: Call 847.230.1003 reference item #618787.
Congratulations To Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau
The Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau (WCNCB) is pleased to announce that it has retained elite status among international destination marketing organizations by earning the prestigious Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation for 2011 -2014.WCNCB led Illinois by being the first organization to earn the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation in 2007.In earning DMAP re-accreditation, the WCNCB communicates that their organization is committed to industry excellence by demonstrating compliance in 54 mandatory and 33 voluntary standards in 16 core competencies including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation, and stakeholder relationships.
SBA 2012 Membership Directory
Advertise and promote your business in the SBA 2012 Membership Directory
Would you like to market your business, products and services throughout all of Schaumburg? Here is an opportunity to do that by placing an advertisement in our 2012 Membership Directory.
This informative publication is the one key resource guide that thousands of Schaumburg area businesses refer to throughout the year for everything from SBA activities, events and services, including but not limited to...
- SBA Member Listings
- Economic Development
- Local Organizations / Networking Opportunities
- Event calendar
- Testimonials
- Village Services
Once again we will partner with the Daily Herald / Paddock Publications to produce our 2012 publication and the entire contents, including the advertising, will be replicated on-line via both the SBA web site http://www.schaumburgbusiness.com and the Daily Herald's Schaumburg Community page for an entire year - further extending the exposure of your advertising message and optimizing your search engine capabilities.
This publication is supported solely by the advertising and is a special opportunity that is available to you only once a year. The advertising rates are very affordable and the Daily Herald will be mailing the directory on February 27, 2012. Thank you in advance for your consideration to take part and your continued support of the Schaumburg Business Association.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact our Daily Herald representative Mark Solak at 847.687.2816 or mail msolak@dailyherald.com
SBA Ambassadors Advice:
The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention... --Rachel Naomi Remen
Do you have news to share with SBA members? Let us know!
Email us your special offers, events, or company news (anniversaries, promotions etc.) and we will include them. All entries must be received by Tuesday at noon. 75 words or less. No graphics, please. You may enter every six weeks. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please email jranger@schaumburgbusiness.com or call 847.413.1010 ext. 13.
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Good Morning Schaumburg
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Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Village of Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson
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Kick off the New Year with SBA friends and welcome Featured Speaker Mayor Al Larson from the Village of Schaumburg.
In addition, the Schaumburg Business Association will announce the 2012 Calendar of Events.
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Chandler's 401 N. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 |
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:30AM - 9:00AM
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Business After Hours at Sam & Harry's!
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Come and enjoy food and beverages, FREE to attend if you are an SBA Member! This event has a capacity of 175 registrants. Be sure to register early and get your name on the list!
Please RSVP to Jamie Ranger at 847.413.1010
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1551 N. Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:00PM – 7:00PM |
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Coffee & Contacts
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Launch Yourself Into a New Circle of People Waiting to Talk to You!
Hosted by the SBA Ambassador Committee, Coffee & Contacts provides a special networking and learning opportunity. This month’s event features guest speaker Tom Ogden of XPECT Marketing. |
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Roosevelt University 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL
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Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:30AM – 9:00AM
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9th Annual Wine Tasting Extravaganza
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This is a “Must Attend” event!
Great Wines and Awesome Food along with mood setting lights and a beautifully transformed atrium makes this event the talk of the town! |
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Schaumburg Corporate Center 1501 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg |
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Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:00PM – 8:00PM |
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To make a reservation for upcoming events, visit www.SchaumburgBusiness.com or call 847.413.1010
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