A publication of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
VILLAGE SIGN ORDINANCE CHANGE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage on June 1, 2009. The Ordinance passed with Mayor Holland voting Aye because of a tie vote with Trustees Cynthia Corso Heath, Mike Stevens, and Doug Walker also voting in favor of its passage. That Section 1: General Provisions, Sub-section 151.07 Exemptions, Paragraph K, be amended to read as follows: “Open” Signs. One (1) illuminated open sign may be displayed in any location within a business establishment with the word “open” on it. The sign shall be limited to one (1) color and may not exceed two (2) square feet in size. Open signs may not flash, flicker or alternate colors.
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Inside Information
At the above Village Board Meeting the following resolution was presented:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE SIGN ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the mission of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is to protect and foster a healthy business climate in our community, and WHEREAS, the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is the local business association for the Frankfort area, and WHEREAS, the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is committed to retaining existing businesses, promoting new businesses and attracting potential new businesses NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is in support of the Frankfort Village’s Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations to the current sign ordinance which allows the use of an illuminated open sign of one color and not to exceed two (2) square feet in size. Approved by the Board of Directors of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce on this twenty-first day of May, 2009.
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FRANKFORT
Chamber of Commerce
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John C. Clavio, President Clavio Law Offices, P.C. (815) 464-8290 john@claviolaw.com Harry D’Ercole, Jr., Internal Vice President Enrico’s Italian Dining (815) 469-1469 harry@enricositalian.com Teresa Kara, External Vice President Chew On This Dog Barkery, Inc. (815) 806-8081 tommiesgirle@aol.com Denise Williams, Treasurer RE/MAX Action (815) 693-6951 dwilliams@a-sold.com David Baer, Secretary Photoplay Productions, Inc. (815) 464-8633 photoplay@sbcglobal.net Gary Gnade, Director Gnade Insurance Group, Inc. (815) 464-8800 garygnade@gnadeinsurance.com Keith Ogle, Director Plus One AV (815) 806-8881 keith.ogle@plusoneav.com Don Olivieri, Jr., Director Olivieri Brothers, Inc. (815) 469-6400 dono@s4b.bz Diane Richardson, Director Agente Staffing, Inc. (708) 478-0808 dianer@agentestaffing.com Sandra Schoeler, Director Hawthorne Meadow Inc. (815) 469-0688 schoeler7529@yahoo.com Scott Tingley, Director Lincoln-Way High School (815) 464-4000 stingley@lw210.org Renee Matlock, Director / 2009 Fall Festival Chair Speech Plus, P.C. (815) 464-6069 rmatlock@speechplus.org
JULY MESSAGE
by Nick Ahrens, Member Education Committee Chair
I am confused! Should I be Linkedin? Is there a difference between MySpace and Facebook? Do I “yelp” or do people “yelp” at me? And what exactly does the Channel 5 News Team mean when they ask me to “twitter” Zoraida Sambolin? Looking at her, I must admit that it sounds like a fun thing to do - but I am not really sure. More important is my confusion about the possible business potential and applications of these online networking media. Are any of these areas that I should be focusing my attention and resources to connect and inform and attract new clients? Fortunately, Brian Tomkins with Nextvoice247, an expert in helping business owners develop social media strategies, will bring some clarity to our confusion as the guest speaker at our next 60 Minute Member Ed lunch session on July 15 at Enrico’s. The doors open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The cost is $10 to Chamber members ($12 non-members). Our event sponsor, (Jeannine) Skarbek-Kubas Marketing & Design, will also add insight as her business specializes in all areas of marketing. You need to know that this event is limited to the first 45 people who register (by phone or on the Chamber website) and that our first two events were sold out – so you may want to register today. You may also want to consider our Sept. 16 lunch session when our topic will be Customer Retention. Sometimes clarity can also come from unlikely sources and in unusual ways. My wife was reading over my shoulder as I was writing this and she informed me that I would not be “twittering” Zoriada anytime soon. Even though my wife also does not know what “twittering” is, she has seen Zoriada - and that is all she needs to know. Nick is Pastor of Bridge Community Church in Frankfort.
CHAMBER STAFF
Lynne Doogan, Executive Director Karen Blake, Member Services Coordinator Marla Krippel, Administrative Assistant
FRANKFORT
Chamber of Commerce
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each calendar month. Suggestions or comments are welcome at regularly scheduled Board meetings during Public Comment. All requests to speak at a Chamber Board Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Chamber office no later than the 10th day of each month to be included on that month’s Board Agenda. The Board President recognizes visitors who are on the agenda, maintains order during the meeting, and calls an end to public comment when deemed appropriate.
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BUSINESS BULLETS
C.M.B. & Associates has a quiet space available, ideal for start-up or 1-2 person office. Utilities are included. Located at Mannheim Square on LaGrange Road, call 815-469-3500. Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell Real Estate cordially invites all of our fellow Chamber members to our Ribbon Cutting/Open House for our new facility located at 9645 Lincoln-Way Lane, Suite 102, in the Crown Centre (across from Alsip Nursery). Come see our beautiful new office, enjoy some refreshments, and meet with the realtors bringing new families into your community and businesses. Stop by between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28th with Ribbon Cutting at 5:15 p.m. Hope to see you then! Computer Troubleshooters is celebrating our 2nd Year Anniversary in our Mokena location at 19820 Wolf Road, Unit D. Special pricing on services includes $1 Diagnostic Testing (each computer), $20 off Reload, 20% off paid virus/spyware subscription (our recommendation), free memory installation upgrade! Numerous other specials and raffle drawings also, visit www.ct4support.com or call our office at 708-428-4968 for complete details. Dino Anthony’s Restaurant invites all to their new location at 20590 S. LaGrange Road for Cruise Nights on Wednesday evenings this summer. All classic cars are welcomed from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Don’t have a car for the show, drop by for great food, $1 drafts and cruise aisles of beautiful cars! The Frankfort Area Jaycees are pleased to announce they will be working with the Village of Frankfort on the first annual “Frankfort Amateur Rib Cook-Off”. The event will be held on Saturday, August 8 at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort. The public is welcome to join the contestants during the cook-off, and can begin tasting from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, with each rib tasting ticket sold for 50 cents each. The Frankfort Township Food Pantry is asking you to consider conducting a food drive to help keep our pantry stocked through these summer months and into the fall season. We have all types of ideas to assist you with a food drive, and even a “Wish List” which would be helpful in knowing the kind of items the Pantry needs. We would be happy to hear from you. Please consider giving a helping hand to a Township Service that is so desperately needed. For further questions and/or assistance, please give Marifran Drymiller a call at 815-469-4907 x2761 or directly at 815-806-2761. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your consideration. FSZ Contracting recently completed a life-size beaver habitat, complete with a simulated beaver escape route, for the Morton Arboretum. The beaver lodge is part of their 11 life-sized animal houses outdoor exhibition. The interactive animal homes allow kids and families to experience life as an animal in its’ natural habitat. The exhibits runs through November 15. KidsWork Children's Museum is now enjoying summer hours: Tuesday through Saturday, the times are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4:00 p.m. On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., free admission and free programming! New fees are also in place for adults, $5 and children over 1 year, $4. Seniors are $4. Sign up for our e-newsletter at www.kidsworkchilrensmuseum.org Lincoln-Way Connections (working together to build ASSETS in our YOUTH) would like to communicate the July Asset – Adult Mentors. There is also a web page with further information at www.lw210.org. They also have resources and speakers that can present programs, please call Pastor Hedlin at 815-485-5327 for more information. McKeown Law Firm senior partner, Ken Grey, was recently appointed Chief Deputy at the Will County State’s Attorney Office. Ken will serve as second in command, with responsibility for supervising all operations in the office. Ken was with the McKeown firm for 17 years and attorney for the Village of Mokena. Congratulations Ken! Merrill Lynch is hosting a complimentary seminar ‘Opportunities Now in the Bond Markets’, Alternatives to CD’s and Cash. Senior Financial Advisor Mark Giovanazzi will be the host with guest speakers at the Silver Lake CC. Wednesday July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 708-873-7920 or emailing doreen_gregori@ml.com. Cocktails will be served. Nationwide Insurance has recently awarded the "Certified On Your Side Agency" status to Frankfort Nationwide Agent, Ron Rekruciak and his staff. All licensed staff members are fully trained and available to offer the Nationwide "On Your Side Review". During this review all policies will get a thorough checkup to see if all discounts are applied and review all current and available optional coverages. “Life Comes At You Fast” and at Nationwide their agents are well equipped to keep you up to date with all your insurance needs. Call or email Ron today for your Free "On Your Side Review". Office phone number is 815-464-7100 or Email rekrucr@nationwide.com. On Time Design, Inc. is proud to announce that they have won two more Communicator Awards of Distinction. The Communicator Awards are the largest, most prestigious visual arts award. The first award is for a full color brochure / pocket folder for Kinsella Landscape Inc. and the second one is for the Frankfort Villager Newsletter. Last year, On Time received an Award of Distinction for the In-Home Communications, Inc. logo design. Congratulations! Perfect Fit Personal Training’s Commit to Get Fit 2009 is under way in Frankfort Bootcamps at recession busting prices. $5 per class sold as a package, can join at any time, just pay for remaining classes. Sign up now! m/w/f morning classes and m/w night classes available now. Additional times and days will soon be offered. Will start up a class at a time better suited for you if you get a group of your own going. Visit getfitcamp.net and scroll down to blog link for times or call Wanda at 708-935-2638. Bootcamp not for you then go to perfectfitpersonaltraining.com for other services. Silver Cross Hospital offers an array of health education classes, health screenings, and free support groups including an array of classes to help new parents prepare and expect the best from their birthing experience in the hospital’s luxurious birthing suites. For more information on any of these classes or groups, please visit www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325). Simulation and Modeling (SAM) wants to do a business analysis for you. Do you have problems in building and running your business? Has the sales gone down in 2008 and 2009 so far? If yes, it may not be due to only bad economy. In one sentence, maybe you have not analyzed your business for a long time and a bad economy has made things much worse than what it really should have. Call 815-524-5109 or, e-mail at admin@simulationandmodeling.com to do an initial free discussion on the state of your business and to determine if you need a serious business analysis.
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COMMITTEE BRIEFS
The Concerts on the Green Committee is hoping that you will attend several of the remaining summer concerts. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Park District and numerous Chamber businesses bring the concerts to you. The Concerts on the Green Committee encourages members of the community and guests to join friends and neighbors in a relaxing picnic atmosphere and to enjoy the musical talent provided. The concerts are offered almost every summer Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Breidert's Green in the center of Frankfort's Historic District. Always bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Concert Schedule for July: July 5 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Frankfort Brass Band Joliet American Legion Band (Marching Band) Final Say (Mirror of Maggie Speaks) ABBA Salute (Tribute) 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Dave “Elvis” Thomas Route 66 (Rock & Roll Legends Revival) Fall Festival Committee At a recent General Membership Meeting, Fall Fest Chair Renee Matlock announced the winner of the inaugural Fest Poster Contest, Ms. Tori Gawelczyk. Tori’s picture was picked from thirty entries. Poster contest judges also recognized at this meeting were Margi Hafer, Ken Hawke, Jeannine Skarbek-Kubas, Pierre Gregiore and Sam Schoeler. Tori will receive $250 as winner and her picture will be on the cover of the 2009 Frankfort Fall Festival Guidebook. The photograph will also be available over Fall Fest weekend sold on tote bags and posters. Also announced at this meeting by Chair Renee Matlock was the 2009 Parade theme and Grand Marshal. The theme is “How the Fest Was One” and Retiring Executive Director Lynne Doogan was chosen as the Grand Marshal. Please mark your calendars for the Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at the Chamber Office starting at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Fall Festival Picnic has been scheduled for Saturday, August 15 at Frankfort’s Main Park. Invitations to follow! New for 2009, guest commentator spot during the Fest parade, application at the website, www.frankfortfallfestival.info. Member Education Member Ed is once again promoting their bi-monthly 60 Minute Member Ed lunch session on July 15 at Enrico’s Italian Dining in Frankfort. The doors open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The topic is Network Marketing and the speaker will be Brian Tomkins with Netvoice247, a multimedia company that combines traditional Marketing and PR techniques with innovative Social Media strategies. This event is being sponsored by Skarbek-Kubas Marketing & Design (SKMD) a full-service marketing communications group for non-profit and small to mid-sized businesses. The cost is $10 for members ($12 non-members) and you can register online or by contacting the Chamber office. Brian Tomkins formulates and implements social media strategies for companies and individuals. He helps his clients brand themselves and build strong relationships by supplementing traditional marketing techniques with online social media. Brian received his B.A. from Lindenwood University and his M.A. from Governor's State University and is currently the Chief of Operations for Nextvoice247, a multimedia company that combines traditional Marketing and PR techniques with innovative Social Media strategies. Nextvoice247 uses social media to empower today's emerging leaders to “listen, learn, share, repeat”. Located in Frankfort, Skarbek-Kubas Marketing & Design (SKMD) is a full-service marketing communications group for non-profit and small to mid-sized businesses. SKMD specializes in newsletters, corporate identities, brochures, direct mail, advertising, public relations, marketing strategy and more. If you ever dreamed of having your own "marketing department," SKMD can fulfill this aspiration!
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It is not too late to join your fellow chamber members as sponsors!
Grand Benefactors Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Ozinga Bros., Inc. Walt’s Food Center Benefactors Frankfort Firefighters Union Local #4338 Old Plank Trail Community Bank Phoenix Fire Systems Patrons A Better Door & Window Co. Advertising Solutions Alsip Home & Nursery Always Open Area Landscape Supply, Inc. Brookside II Homeowners Association Buenas Nachos Chew on This Dog Barkery DePaulo Travel Francesca’s Fortunato Frankfort Lions Charities Inc. Frankfort Preservation Foundation Dr. Alan and Cindy Heath LincolnWay Community Bank Mayor Jim and Stacy Holland Office Depot Old Town Homeowners Assn. Peace Lutheran Church Dr. Michael & Elise Perry St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Dr. Lawrence & Marilyn Wyllie Friends Agente Staffing Axes Music Jeff and Janice Boubelik Children’s Country Club Fred and Chris Glatz Pam Helsel Hoffman Jenny’s Steak House Olivieri Brothers Inc. Eric and Susan Walker
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
At the June Board Meeting the following new members were approved:
A Frugal Traveler Marcia Duncan 21931 Heritage Drive Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (815) 212-4291 F: (815) 469-6837 http://www.afrugaltraveler.com frugaltraveler@comcast.net Home based travel agency suited to meet all your travel needs specializing in cruises and all inclusive, Disney and foreign travel. Visit the website or call me - CLIA certified. At Your Service Home and Business Concierge,LLC Mark Koehler 482 Pleasant Hill Road Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (815) 469-1740 http://www.atyourservicehbc.com service@atyourservicehbc.com Offering transportation services, home repair and maintenance, seasonal services, holiday services, vacation monitoring, abandoned home services. Bansley, Brescia & Co., P.C. Tom Brescia One Old Frankfort Way Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (815) 464-1810 F: (815) 464-8106 http://www.bansleybrescia.com tombrescia@bansleybrescia.com Certified public accountants, auditing, accounting, & bookkeeping services, tax planning, tax prep, financial planning, business valuation, payroll & payroll tax services, offices Frankfort & Chicago Commercial Lending Experts Jon Hamilton 20550 South LaGrange Road Suite 210 Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (708) 218-8480 F: (815) 464-1915 Financial Services/Investments Gateway Mortgage Group Jon Hamilton 20550 South LaGrange Road Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (815) 464-1914 F: (815) 464-1915 http://www.gatewaymortgagemidwest.com jhamilton@gatewayloan.com Mortgage/Finance/Real Estate Nearly New Resale Jennifer Ronspies 340 West Lincoln Highway Frankfort, IL 60423 P: (815) 806-1900 F: (815) 806-1901 nnresale@gmail.com A non-profit organization; Our mission is to provide moral and financial support to Noonan Academy where tomorrow's leaders are being spiritually and morally formed in the Catholic faith.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to Frankfort Lincoln-Way East seniors at the Annual Honors Night. Chamber President, John Clavio, Clavio Law Offices, P.C., presented the scholarships at Lincoln-Way East High School. Scholarship winners for 2009 include Eric Biro, Christine Rosko, Kevin Shih, Kelsey Stanker and Rebecca Conterio. Eric plans to attend University of Notre Dame where he will major in Business. Christine plans to attend DePaul University where she will major in Business. Kevin plans to attend Indiana University where he will major in Marketing. Kelsey will attend University of Illinois with a major in Vocal Performance. Rebecca will be attending Columbia College with a major in Fashion Design. In addition for 2009, one $500 scholarship was presented to Caitlin Mundt of Frankfort who was a senior at Mother McAuley High School. Caitlin plans on attending Indiana University majoring in business.
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LET’S HIT THE GOLF COURSE – HOW WILL YOU PARTICIPATE?
Frankfort Chamber’s 24th Annual Golf Outing at Green Garden Country Club Friday, July 17, 2009 Golf, games, food, drinks, photo of your foursome, cash prizes and fabulous door prizes. Foursomes still available along with several sponsorship opportunities! 2009 Golf Outing Co-Chairs Linda Weaver, Curves of Frankfort and Denny Deckinga, VR Builders They are finalizing all the last minute details along with their committee. This is their second year of co-chairing our Golf Outing. Linda has been active with the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce since 2002 and she has served on our Golf Committee for several years. Denny has been a member since 2004 and has also served several years on our Golf Committee. Additional Golf Committee Members: Robyn Greenfield, Advertising Solutions Mark Koehler, At Your Service Home and Business Concierge Don Rollheiser, CertaPro Painters Mike Fisher, Fisher Remodeling Jim Thompson, GoSmallBiz Mary Kay Freitag, Hello Neighbor Diane McGarry, Interiors by Decorating Den Lisa Breen, Lisa C. Breen PC Bill Burn, LocalAd Sue Wolf, Mary Kay Cosmetics Ron Rekruciak, Nationwide Insurance Steve Gansel, Need A Hand Handyman Keith Ogle, Plus One AV Denise Williams, RE-MAX Action Bob Juris, Robert Juris & Associates Architects Joyce Deckinga, Tastefully Simple
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CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Each month one Chamber member will be spotlighted in our newsletter. Businesses will be randomly selected so call the Chamber office to be placed on the list.
CertaPro Painters of New Lenox
Don Rollheiser www..certapro.com/donaldrollheiser drollheiser@certapro.com
CertaPro Painters of New Lenox is a full service Interior and Exterior, Residential and Commercial painting contractor. What sets them apart from their competition is the “certainty” they bring to the process, from the time Don arrives to do the estimate, until the crew leaves the completed job site. It is an experience without surprises. Their territory is comprised of Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Shorewood, Joliet, Manhattan…virtually everything South of I-80. CertaPro Painters of New Lenox has quickly become one of the premier painting contractors in the Frankfort area. Whether residential or commercial, no job is too big. Last fall, Don’s company completed extensive interior and exterior restoration work to the Stratton mansion in Morris, Illinois. It was built in the late 1800’s and was the home of Illinois Governor William Stratton. Don said, “The exterior was a bit of a challenge. We had to maneuver a 45’ man lift in very tight quarters in order to reach the 3rd floor (pictures of the successfully completed project can be seen on their web site at www.certapro.com/donaldrollheiser). Fans of WBBM-780 news radio may have heard the spring radio campaign with popular sportscaster Josh Liss extolling the virtues of CertaPro Painters. “We really did paint Josh’s house in Evanston so he could talk about the CertaPro “experience”. Josh and his family were great and I must admit, every time I hear him talk about “Don and his friendly crew” it is a bit of a rush!”
Don is active in the Frankfort Chamber and is a member of the Golf Committee. This year, he will “own a hole” at the outing and is planning some surprises at “his” hole. Don is also one of the founding members of the Chicagoland CertaPro Co-op. Growing up in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, Don attended Marist High School and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Illinois State University. Upon graduation, Don founded Don’s Auto Parts, Inc. It quickly became one of the premier suppliers of quality recycled auto parts to body shops, repair shops and dealerships throughout Chicagoland. They were one of the first parts recyclers to use computer inventory tracking. After nearly 30 years in the business, Don was ready to take on new challenges. He sold Don’s Auto Parts and, upon extensive investigation and due diligence, decided CertaPro Painters was a perfect fit. Four years later, his only regret is “I wish I had made the jump sooner. I love what I am doing for a living and, sadly, few people today can say that”. Don and his wife of 25 years Lisa, a teacher at Mother McAuley High School are long time residents of Palos Park. They have a daughter Brittany who is a junior at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana majoring in Advertising. In his “free” time, Don is an avid fly fisherman, pheasant hunter, golfer, tennis player and “far too many other things” according to his wife. CertaPro Painters of New Lenox… they take the “pain” out of painting!
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2009 FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL PARADE APPLICATION
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thank You to Our Recent Hosts. Our Members Are Making New Contacts and Building Relationships!
Pictured at the May 28th Business After Hours was RWC Insurance Group and several employees were in attendance to greet the attendees that included owners Mark Duncan and Ray Matthews. Also pictured are Board Director Denise Williams and Board V.P. Harry D’Ercole, Jr. Fabulous refreshments were provided by Enrico’s. Pictured at the June 3rd Business After Hours are hosts Cindy and Bert Behnke of Behnke Fine Portraiture. Also in attendance were Connie and Dom Rotondo, Board V.P. Harry D’Ercole, Jr., Mayor Jim Holland, Directors Don Olivieri and Diane Richardson, and Ambassador Sue Wolf. Wow, another evening of fabulous refreshments by Enrico’s.
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What an honor to take this picture at the recent Behnke Business After Hours. Frankfort Chamber Past President Connie Behnke-Rotondo (1977) and son, Frankfort Chamber Past President Bert Behnke (1987).
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Pictured at the recent Ribbon Cutting for KidsWork Children's Museum on June 6th at their Trolley Barn location are several VIP attendees including IL State Representative Renée Kosel, Mayor Jim Holland, Village Trustees Cindy Heath and Mike Stevens.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events take place at the Chamber Office unless otherwise stated.
July 1 July 4 July 5 8:30 a.m. Ambassador Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4th of July Celebration Main Park 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Concerts on the Green 5:00 p.m. – Frankfort Brass Band 6:30 p.m. – Joliet American Legion Band Breidert Green 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Business BEFORE Hours Popovitz & Robinson 7:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Movies on the Green – “Footloose” Breidert Green 7:00 p.m. Fall Festival Executive Board Committee Chairs July 11 July 12 July 14 July 15 8:00 a.m. – Noon Grand Opening – New Horizons Family Chiropractic 21000 S. Frankfort Square Road, Frankfort 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green – Final Say Breidert Green 8:30 a.m. Member Education Meeting Noon – 1:00 p.m. 60 Minute Ed Enrico’s Italian Dining 7:00 p.m. Fall Fest All Volunteer Meeting July 16 July 17 July 19 July 22 July 26 5:30 p.m. Board of Director’s Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Annual Golf Outing Green Garden Country Club 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green – ABBA Salute Breidert Green 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours Frankfort Black Belt Academy 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Concerts on the Green 5:00 p.m. Dave “Elvis” Thomas 6:30 p.m. Route 66 Breidert Green 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening - Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell 9645 Lincoln-Way Lane, Suites 101 and 102, Frankfort
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6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green - Phenix Breidert Green 8:30 a.m. Member Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Night Out Against Crime Breidert Green 8:30 a.m. Ambassador Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Fall Festival Executive Board Committee Chairs 7:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Movies on the Green – “RV” Breidert Green 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green – Yard Fulla Cars Breidert Green 12:30 p.m. F.A.W.N. Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours Aspen Group / Prudential Financial 4:00 p.m. Fall Fest All Volunteer Picnic Main Park 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green - Tropipop Breidert Green 5:30 p.m. Board of Director’s Meeting 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green – Lynne Jordan & The Shivers Breidert Green 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green – The Outcast Jazz Band Breidert Green
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Country Market - Sundays from 10 am – 2 pm Frankfort Cruise Nights – Thursday evenings from 5 pm – 9 pm