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Buffalo Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce
Founded - 1972
Chartered by the State of Illinois - August 7, 1975

Mission Statement

The Chamber serves as the principal leader for plans, strategies, programs and services benefiting our membership by promoting the favorable business climate and values of our community.

Vision Statement

In order to achieve our mission, the Chamber will continue to be the model of an efficient and effective business, offering programs and opportunities that support our membership. We will strive to remain on the leading edge of technology, communicate clearly to our membership, and be the voice of the business community in the greater Buffalo Grove area.

Core Values

The business values of the Chamber and its membership are trust, integrity, honesty and respect.


Affiliations
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Retail Merchants' Association
Better Business Bureau
NIBAC- Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition
For more Buffalo Grove, Illinois information, visit Village Profile's community site.

Chamber Leadership

President

Marc Blumenthal
Marc J. Blumenthal Ltd. 

 

Executive Vice President

Scott Fishkin
Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services

 

Vice President

Larry Wankovsky
Triple J Ventures      

 

Secretary

Jan Obrand
In Working Order

 

Treasurer

David Weiner
David Weiner & Associates, CPAs

 

Past President

Dr. Eric Smith
Smith Back & Neck Pain Center

 

Executive Board Director

Sid Rothenberg
SR Squared Computers

Dr. Gregg Stern
Stern Chiropractic

  


ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Executive Director

Lynne Schneider

 

Director of Member Services

Mark Groves

 

 


DIRECTORS

 

Michael Abruzzini
Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Vicki Baker
Gifts of Distinction


Alan Burack
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital


Stu Cohen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Nicole Corradetti
Natures Embrace Acupuncture

Dan Dame
Dame Financial Services

Rick Drazner
RJ Drazner & Associates

Les Klein
LH Klein & Associates

Robyn Kove
Midtown Athletic Club

Arnie Martin
Arnold Martin Music

Ghida Neukirch
Village of Buffalo Grove

Alan Schencker
Attorney at Laws

Eric Zitron
Village Profile

The Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce has active committees that are always looking for help and expertise from its members. This is your chance to get involved and help your Chamber grow and flourish.

Ambassadors

Purpose:

Encourage the growth and maintenance of the Chamber membership.  Committee members assist with special events, provide assistance to new members, and greet and assist guests.

Chair:Nicole Corradetti—Natures Embrace Acupuncture     (847) 541-4878
Co-Chair:Dr. Irwin Mishoulam—Waterford Pointe Dental Associates     (847) 913-5560

BG Networkers

Purpose:

Develop a rapport of trust, confidence and professionalism among Networkers members in order to provide leads and referrals.

Chair:Kristi Smith—Kristi Smith Consulting  (847) 520-0860
Co-Chair:Dan Dame—Dame Financial Services     (847) 541-7016

Buffalo Grove Days

Purpose:

Coordinate the Chamber’s involvement in the Buffalo Grove Days Festival, including the procurement of restaurants for the food tent, and coordination of the Business Fair and Beer Garden.

Chair:Scott Fishkin—Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services             (847) 947-2597 
Co-Chair: Sharon Feld—Plum Grove Printers             (847) 882-4020 

Community Outreach

Purpose:

Involve Chamber businesses in projects that benefit the well-being of the community.

Chair:Jan Obrand—In Working Order(847) 541-3324

Education/Business Partnership

Purpose:

Involve business with the schools serving the Buffalo Grove area.

Chairperson:Dr. Gregg Stern — Stern Chiropractic             (847) 537-2225

Golf Outing

Purpose:

Plan the details for this annual event including sponsorships, donations, meals, contests and special events, prizes and of course...fun.

Chairpersons:Cathy Schwartz — Temple Chai          
  (847) 537-1771
Co-Chair:Scott Fishkin - Scott Fishkin & Associates          
  (847) 947-2597

Governmental Affairs

Purpose:

Works to provide open communication between the business community and elected officials.  Members concentrate on issues affecting the business community including ordinances, prospective businesses, local elections and awareness of the area business climate.

Chair:Dr. Eric Smith - Smith Back & Neck Pain Center(847) 634-1111

Marketing

Purpose:Promote and market Chamber benefits, programs and activities.
Co-Chair:Evan Hill—Evan Hill Design(847) 478-8122
Co-Chair:Alan Burack—Advocate Lutheran General Hospital(847) 723-7025

Meetings, Speakers & Expos

Purpose:

Coordinating monthly meeting registration and speakers and assists with the coordination of expo.        

Chair:Scott Fishkin—Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services(847) 947-2597

Membership

Purpose:Encourage the growth and maintenance of the Chamber membership.
Chair:Arnie Martin—Arnold Martin Music(847) 478-9513(847) 947-2597

Social Activities

Purpose:

Making membership fun is the purpose of this committee.Members plan and organize social activities to promote member networking and interaction.

Chair:Jan Obrand - In Working Order(847)541-3324

If you are interested in becoming a committee member or have a question about the committees, contact the Chairperson.



Affiliations
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Retail Merchants' Association
Better Business Bureau
NIBAC- Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition

SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS!!
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