Plainfield Area Chamber Newsletter_March 2020

PLAINFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2020 SPRING NEWSLETTER

HOMETOWN

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welcome

PACC is here for you!

The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes many businesses and industries to our area. We are your voice for issues and actions affecting business and industry. We are working to preserve the free and competitive enterprise system, promote growth and development, and make the Plainfield area a better place to live, work, worship, learn and conduct business. I would urge you to support the businesses listed within these pages as they too are supporting our goals to make this area a better place.

The strengths and successes of this organization come from individuals within our membership who volunteer their talents and expertise to rally forces to meet daily challenges. The work and rewards of the chamber agenda are not limited to the board of directors and office staff. Business representatives and employees can share the goodwill and excitement of the regular and special events sponsored by the chamber.

Networking and showcasing your business to fellow members and the public are advantages of membership, as is your participation in events, like our Golf Outing, the Community est. 1851 Expo, Greeter Program, seminars and workshops, monthly luncheons and Chamber Network Nights.

Shaw Media

The chamber office is located right in downtown Plainfield e s t . 1 8 5 1 and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Our staff is always ready to help anyone who walks in the door or calls. Our staff consists of three people: Vitella Barnes our executive assistant, AJ Sokoloski our residential greeter/ community relations director and, myself, Tasha Marsaglia, the executive director. Our goal is to help you know the ins and outs of our chamber and get you noticed by the public and other businesses. Our slogan is “Always Shop Chamber First”.

The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce is strong, viable, and proud to be your voice in the community. Since 1972, we have been making a difference. Be there for us, so we can be there for you!

Tasha Marsaglia Executive Director P: 815-436-4431 F: 815-436-0520

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This custom community guide was created and produced by Shaw Media for the: PLAINFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24109 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 www.plainfieldchamber.com Cover photographs: Tom Wyler

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SHAW MEDIA 2175 Oneida Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-280-4101 www.shawmedia.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Shaw Media assume no responsibility for misinformation. Contact the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Shaw Media is prohibited.

PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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2020 PLAINFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

¢ MARY KAY HRDINA Chairman of the Board Edward Jones

¢ TRACEY LANE

¢ ROXANNE ESSEX Maggie’s Interiors, Inc.

Secretary Plainfield Public Library

24012 W. Main St. Suite 100 Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-9696

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544 (815) 436-6639

¢ BRUCE KURSCHNER

¢ ERIC MARSAGLIA

Vice Chairman of the Board CertaPro Painters of Plainfield 12249 S. Rhea Dr. Unit 7 Plainfield, IL 60585 815-254-8880

¢ MATT SCHIMANSKI Past Chair Edward Jones

5700 W. Caton Farm Rd. Suite 102 Plainfield, IL 60586 815-254-5448

¢ BRIAN MINNIS

Treasure West Suburban Bank

2639 Lilac Way Yorkville, IL 60560 630-921-6226

¢ KRISTEN ROBERTSON

Allstate Insurance

Northern Insurance Service, Ltd. 24040 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544 815-254-6363

16108 S. Rt. 59, Suite 118 Plainfield, IL 60586 815-345-4495

¢ TOM WYLER

¢ CHAD HOLSTEAD

Social Vid Network

Business Knowledge Systems 13550 S. Route 30, Suite 306, Plainfield, IL 60544 (630) 357-8385

¢ T.J. KARDAS

24252 W. Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 (630) 877-6963

¢ BRIAN SLOAN

T.R. Miller Heating & Cooling

Plainfield Soap Opera Laundromat, Inc.

11917 S Aero Dr., Plainfield, IL 60585

15420 S. Route 59 Plainfield, IL 60544 630-257-2987

¢ CRISTINA ZAMARRON Tortilla Flatz Mexican Grill

13717 S US Route RT 30 Plainfield IL 60544

PLAINFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF TASHA MARSAGLIA – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VITELLA BARNES – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ALENA SOKOLOSKI – COMMUNITY RELATIONS, RESIDENTIAL GREETER

PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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PACC â—† SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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Thank you to all who sponsored, participated and Attended • On February 15th the Chamber hosted its annual Business & Job EXPO at Plainfield Central High School.

This day consisted of many chamber members with booth, entertainment and even a legislative candidates corner.

A huge thank you goes out to the EXPO Committee along with Vitella Barnes who spearheaded the event this year. It was another successful year of networking and showcasing some of the businesses who are a part of the Plainfield Area Chamber.

PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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Welcome new Chamber members:

 OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY Valet Laundry

Namscorp

Tyson Motors

Plainfield United Methodist Church

Happy Falafel

Yong-In USA Martial Arts

Sable Creek Winery

AT&T

YPBM Designs

Powers Painting & Decorating

TNT Barber shop

Toast POS

Improovy Painters

Samantha’s Solar Panels

Allen-Force

Floor Covering International

Office Furniture Center

The Tea Tree

I=2=Eye Consulting

Top Golf

Sprint

Ultimate Independence

Paul Wheeler Attorney

Alynn Loft Designs

Mary Kay- Linda Goode

Sanctuary Events

Syls Restaurant & Lounge

RGI Tax Consulting

Van Horn Enterprises, Inc

Holy Spirit Catholic Community

Fit4mom-Shorewood U.S. Alliance Fire Protection

Simply Elegant Designs by Stephanie

KLA Schools

RichEnDeed

Blushing Inc. Paramount Theatre

CRUISE NIGHTS

5 P.M. TO 9 P.M. IN DOWNTOWN PLAINFIELD TUESDAYS JUNE 7 - AUGUST 30 VISIT PLAINFIELDCHAMBER.COM FOR MORE DETAILS FOLLOW US AT FACEBOOK.COM/CRUISENIGHTS

AUGUST CRUISE NIGHT EVENTS • •

AUGUST 2nd Hot Rod Night Rod Baker Ford AUGUST 9th American Muscle – Pony Cars

• • •

Webb Chevy AUGUST 16th Pontiac Night EdwardElmhurst Health August 23rd Mustang Night

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Rod Baker Ford August 30th Final Cruise Night Webb Chevy

SAVE the DATE

Thursday,April30

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6 PM • Warehouse 109

14903 SOUTH CENTER STREET #109 • PLAINFIELD

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tacos-and-tequilatickets-94042821611

Connect with the PACC facebook.com/plainfieldchamber STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE HAPPENINGS AT THE PACC BY GOING TO WWW.PLAINFIELDCHAMBER.COM

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CALL OR TEXT ME TODAY FOR A FREE MORTGAGE REVIEW! (630) 936-3242

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2020 Chamber Calendar

APRIL

WINTER

8 CNN Plainfield Library 15 WYSK Lunch (Sue

January

Reardon)

SPRING

8 CNN Opera House & Seafood

April

8—CNN Axe Factor

AUGUST 8—CNN Plfd. Library

15—Membership Lunch (State of the Village)

th 6 25 Annual Reardon) Golf Outing

30 Tacos & Tequila

MAY

JULY

6 Annual Awards Night

February 27 CNN Soap Opera

2 Charity Kickball

15—WYSK Lunch (Sue

12 CNN National 30—Tacos & Tequila Softwash Certa Pro Painters

May

Laundromat 19 WYSK Lunch 12—CNN Plainfield Park Dist.

(Progressive with 29 Business Over Breakfast 15—Business Oswego) 6 —Annual Awards

JUNE

Expo

19—WYSK

(Service Evening)

10 CNN Signarama & Fully

22– Plainfield Giving Gala

Promoted

26—Chat w/ the chamber 17 WYSK Wine Walk

Night 20 3rd Annual Brews &

27–Blues CNN Soap Opera Laundromat 26 New Member Showcase 29—Business Breakfast 28 Business Over of Breakfast

March

11—CNN Hazel Marie’s

SAY

June 10—CNN Signarama & Fully Promoted

SEPTEMBER

SUMMER

9 CNN Oak Leaf

17—WYSK Wine Walk

FALL

11 CNN Pearle Vision

Community Mortgage

18 Membership Lunch (5k

July

16 Membership Luncheon October Give Back) Legislative Luncheon

28 Heart of Christmas 14—CNN Hop 27 Healthy Driven Plainfield Scotch & Vine

8—CNN Opera House & Seafood

Harvest 5k Run walk August

OCTOBER

2—Charity Kickball

(Chili Cook Off )

DECEMBER

21—WYSK Lunch

1- WYSK Dinner (Holiday

24—Halloween Spooktacular

Party)

th 6—25 Annual 28– Chat With the Chamber 14 CNN Golf HopOuting Scotch & Vine 8 CNN TBA (Holiday) 12—CNN(Chili National Softwash Cook Off) 30– Business Over Breakfast

Certa Pro Painters

21 WYSK Lunch

•Ribbon Cuttins are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am or 4:00pm

19—WYSK Lunch

November

28—Heart of Christmas

Halloween 24 (Progressive withSpooktacular Oswego) 20— 3rdChat Annual Brews Blues 28 with the&Chamber 11—CNN Pearle5Vision • CNNs - 7 p.m.

26– New Member Showcase 30 Business Over Breakfast18—Membership Lunch 28—Business Over Breakfast • Membership Luncheons,

(5K Give Back)

September

HTOESLULMOMER 18—Membership Lunch

(Erin Wikstrom) 25— New Member Showcase 27—Business Over Breakfast

NOVEMBER

9—CNN Oak Leaf Community Mortgage 16—Membership Luncheon Legislative Luncheon

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

December 2—WYSK Dinner

(Holiday Party) 9—CNN TBA

(Holiday)

27– Healthy Driven Plainfield Harvest 5k Run walk

SEE CHAMBER CALENDAR FOR MORE INFORMATION •

Ribbon Cuttings are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am or 4:00pm

The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health, and • Cruise Nights are every Tuesday in June and ending in Aug 5:30Ͳ9pm fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.

• ofCNN’s 5Ͳ7pm With our large variety classes and programs, you will be sure to find something that fits your family’s needs, interests, and busy • Membership Luncheons 11:30 am to 1:00pm PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL summer schedule.

At the YMCA, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Stop • Summer Day Camps by the C.W. Avery Family YMCA to learn more about the Y’s Financial • Sports and Specialty Camps Assistance Program.

• Swim Lessons • Youth Sports and Enrichment Programs Join the Y Today!

• Health and Wellness Programs C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA 15120 Wallin Drive | Plainfield, IL 60544 | (815) 267-8600 | www.jolietymca.org

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Ribbon cuttings celebrate local business owners

he Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce embraces local business owners and works to promote growth and development in our community, keeping Plainfield a desirable area in which to live, work and shop. A ribboncutting ceremony is an important way to announce to the community that a business is open and ready to accept customers, and PACC is proud to partner with our most recent new businesses.

 EDGEWOOD

15025 S. Des Plaines St., Plainfield

 COLONIAL LIFE-NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1700 W. Higgins Rd., DesPlaines

 LENNAR HOMES

16063 S. Selfridge Cir., Plainfield

 SABLE CREEK WINERY LLC 14912 S. Eastern Ave., Plainfield

 EXP REALTY, LLC

50 S. Mai St., Naperville

PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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PLAINFIELD GIVING GALA RAISES $110,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

Embr ace the

Rhythm of Life

Friends for Charitable Giving (FCG), a nonprofit public charity organized and operated by community minded volunteers, is pleased to announce that over $110,000 in net proceeds was raised at the 2020 Plainfield Giving Gala. Approximately three hundred ten guests attended the black tie affair which was held on February 22, 2020 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. In addition to a formal dinner the event included an open bar, silent auction, cash raffle, raise the paddle donations and dancing to a ten piece orchestra.

Call now to schedule your customized tour and culinary experience.

The mission of the Plainfield Giving Gala is to raise funds for charitable causes throughout the Plainfield area. Ron and Kathy Kazmar who were the co-chairs of the 2020 Giving Gala stated “this being only our second Plainfield Giving Gala, we are truly delighted with how successful it was and how much our community has embraced it. We are very grateful to our generous sponsors, our dedicated volunteers and everyone that attended and supported the Gala. A wonderful time was had by all raising money for those in need and we are looking forward to next year’s Giving Gala which will be held on February 13, 2021 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.”

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The $110,000 raised from the 2020 Plainfield Giving Gala will be used to provide grants to nonprofits that provide services within the boundaries of Plainfield School District 202. Last year almost $70,000 in grants were awarded by FCG to charitable organizations from the funds raised at the 2019 Giving Gala. Further information regarding the grants and how to apply for them can be found on the website https://plainfieldgivinggala.org

PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

As a member of the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce your business is offered a number of opportunities to market to other chamber businesses.

• Luncheon Sponsor • New Member Breakfasts Sponsor

• Directory / Buyer’s Guide • Area Map

• Bi-Monthly Chamber

• Internet website

• Network Nights • Monthly Sponsor for PACC E-News • Greeter Program

The Plainfield Chamber Office is located at

• Copy of Membership in Excel spreadsheet

• WYSK (Women You Should Know) Luncheon Sponsors • E-Blast to Membership

24109 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 www.plainfieldchamber.com

BECOMING A MEMBER IS EASY! Just call us at 815-436-4431 or via email at pacc@plainfieldchamber.com

• Cruise Night Sponsorships

• Plainfield Giving Gala

• Spooktacular Sponsorships

• Ribbon Cuttings

• Candlelight Christmas Sponsorships

• Business Expo

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Most of these opportunities are only available to Chamber members!

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PACC ◆ SPRING 2020 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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