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Buffalo Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce
Founded - 1972
Chartered by the State of Illinois - August 7, 1975
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.
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.
The business values of the Chamber and its membership are trust, integrity, honesty and respect.
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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. |
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Chamber Leadership President Dr. Eric Smith
Smith Back & Neck Pain Center Executive Vice President Sara Ciolli
Coldwell Banker Vice President Scott Fishkin
Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services
Insurance Services Secretary Marc Blumenthal
Marc Blumenthal, Ltd. Treasurer David Weiner
David Weiner & Associates, CPAs Past President Rick Drazner
R. J. Drazner & Associates
Attorney/Public Adjuster Executive Board Director Jan Obrand
In Working Order
Larry Wankovsky
Preferred Insurance Network
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director Lynne Schneider Director of Member Services Mark Groves
DIRECTORS
Vicki Baker
Gifts of Distinction
Alan Burack
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Stu Cohen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Nicole Corradetti
Natures Embrace Acupuncture
Ron Jonas
Ronald J. Jonas & Associates
Les Klein
LH Klein & Associates
Robyn Kove
Midtown Athletic Club
Arnie Martin
Arnold Martin Music
Ghida Neukirch
Village of Buffalo Grove
Sid Rothenberg
SR Squared Computers
Eric Zitron
Village Profile
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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 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. | | Nicole Corradetti—Natures Embrace Acupuncture | (847) 541-4878 | | Dr. Irwin Mishoulam—Waterford Pointe Dental Associates | (847) 913-5560 |
BG Networkers Develop a rapport of trust, confidence and professionalism among Networkers members in order to provide leads and referrals. | | Kristi Smith—Kristi Smith Consulting | (847) 520-0860 |
Buffalo Grove Days 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. | | Scott Fishkin—Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services | (847) 947-2597 | | Sharon Feld—Plum Grove Printers | (847) 882-4020 |
Community Outreach Involve Chamber businesses in projects that benefit the well-being of the community. | | Jan Obrand—In Working Order | (847) 541-3324 |
Education/Business Partnership Involve business with the schools serving the Buffalo Grove area. | | Dr. Gregg Stern — Stern Chiropractic | (847) 537-2225 |
Golf Outing Plan the details for this annual event including sponsorships, donations, meals, contests and special events, prizes and of course...fun. |
Vicki Baker—Gifts of Distinction |
(847) 459-1191 |
Governmental Affairs 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. | | Dr. Eric Smith - Smith Back & Neck Pain Center | (847) 634-1111 |
Marketing | Promote and market Chamber benefits, programs and activities. | | Evan Hill—Evan Hill Design | (847) 478-8122 | | Alan Burack—Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | (847) 723-7025 |
Meetings, Speakers & Expos Coordinating monthly meeting registration and speakers and assists with the coordination of expo. | | Scott Fishkin—Scott R. Fishkin Insurance Services | (847) 947-2597 |
Membership | Encourage the growth and maintenance of the Chamber membership. | | Arnie Martin—Arnold Martin Music | (847) 478-9513 | (847) 947-2597 |
NIBAC (Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition) Expand the political influence of northern Illinois business by working together with other Chambers to develop a pro-business legislative agenda . | | Marc Blumenthal—Attorney at Law | (847) 808-7090 |
| Social Activities Making membership fun is the purpose of this committee.Members plan and organize social activities to promote member networking and interaction. | | Jan Obrand - In Working Order | (847)541-3324 |
Women's Events Provide a casual networking experience with topics relevant for today’s career women. | | (Call Chamber Office) | (847)541-7799 |
If you are interested in becoming a committee member or have a question about the committees, contact the Chairperson.
NIBAC - Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition
To act as a grassroots lobbying organization for member chambers of the Northern Illinois region. NIBAC will engage in issues-oriented strategic and tactical programs in government relations on the State, County, Regional and National levels.
NIBAC will achieve this purpose by developing and executing programs that inform and educate its members and advocate for and against legislation that impacts on the business community of Northern Illinois. NIBAC will identify, quantify and communicate to its membership, key State, County, Regional and National business related issues and provide programs to address those issues identified as either beneficial or detrimental to the business community of the region.
NIBAC will increase awareness of its activities through publications such as newsletters, annual directories and other publications of its participating members
Do Illinois legislators & governmental officials know what you think?
As an active member of the business community you have something important to say about the policies our legislators and governmental officials set and how they spend you tax dollars.
How do you get legislators to listen?
The most effected way to ensure that YOUR voice is heard is to participate in the delivery of a well-orchestrated message through a powerful, unified voice.
Who We Are
NIBAC is a voice that represents the shared interest of our diverse business community, and the long-term economic well being of the communities in which we live. It is a coalition of Chambers representing over 10,000 businesses in the North and Northwest Suburban area. Participating Chamber include-
Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Greater O'Hare Association
Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce
Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce
Schaumburg Business Association
Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Platform
The charge of the members belonging to the NIBAC Coalition includes—identifying, publicizing and advocating legislative and public issues affecting the Northern Illinois business community regarding the following issues:
o Transportation - including The Star Line, East-West Corridor, Air Transportation and Route 53 Extension
o Workforce - inclucing Health Care, Critical Workforce Shortages, Immigration Reform, Affordable Employment Insurance (WC), Education and Minimum Wage
o Taxation - including New Tax & Fee Increases and Education
o Infrastructure - including Telecommunications, Utilities and Technology
o Economic Development - including Collaborations with the Northwest Municipal League, Chicagoland Chamber & other entities and Travel & Tourism
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Affiliations
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Retail Merchants' Association
Better Business Bureau
NIBAC- Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition
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