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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Tasty Bistro in Crystal Lake
(Cary, IL July 8, 2022) On Friday, July 8, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of Tasty Bistro, 394 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake. Tasty Bistro is a Japanese, Thai and Chinese Asian fusion restaurant offering dine-in, carry-out and delivery. Tasty Bistro is the second restaurant in the community for owner, Kevin Chen. With the success of Tasty Sushi in Cary, Chen has expanded to
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the New Location Crossfit AMRAP
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the New Location Crossfit AMRAP (Cary, IL, June 4, 2022) On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location of Crossfit AMRAP, 760 Industrial Dr., Ste. B, Cary. Crossfit AMRAP began 12 years ago at their original location in Lake in the Hills. The new location in Cary has twice the space of their original location. Owner Javier Babin and the team at Crossfit AMRAP
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Opening of Brothers BBQ Food Truck’s Catering Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Opening of Brothers BBQ Food Truck’s Catering Kitchen (Cary, IL May 24, 2022) On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Catering Kitchen of Brothers BBQ at 27-B Jandus Rd. in Cary. Brothers BBQ Food Truck is a family owned and operated authentic American BBQ food truck serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The business started as a catering service and expanded to the
Home of the Sparrow's Oktoberfest Charity Golf Outing
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Home of the Sparrow’s Oktoberfest Charity Golf Outing at http://www.hosparrow.org/golfouting2022 Registration is ALL-INCLUSIVE and includes a round of golf with cart on a top-ranked golf course, fun contests, grilled lunch, free beer, heavy appetizers after golfing, and swag items. Winning foursome takes home Traveling Trophy for the year! Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a Yeti Rolling Cooler, Solo Stove or brand new Patio Set, OR join
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Lucky Lucy’s in Fox River Grove
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Lucky Lucy’s in Fox River Grove (Cary, IL May 19, 2022) On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Lucky Lucy’s 7, 412 NW. Hwy., in Fox River Grove. Lucky Lucy's 7 is a full-service bar and restaurant. They offer a modern-American food menu, craft cocktails, and a unique nightlife experience. Owners Nikunj and Dhara Patel, who also own Lucky Penny’s in Cary, and Jalsa in
Ribbon Cutting for Fidelity Investments in Deer Park
Ribbon Cutting for Fidelity Investments in Deer Park (Deer Park, IL – April 27, 2022) On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of Fidelity Investments in Deer Park. Fidelity identified the need for an office in the local community and sought to put together the best team for the new Deer Park location to service a growing
Ribbon Cutting for All Exclusive Realty – Shirley Rochford
(Cary, IL, May 11, 2022) On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Shirley Rochford joining All Exclusive Realty, 875 Feinberg Ct., Ste. 102, in Cary. Shirley Rochford has been a realtor in the Cary-Grove community and surrounding areas for over 45 years. She has been awarded the status of Realtor Emeritus by the National Associations of Realtor. The All Exclusive Realty team is happy to bring her expertise to their
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Home of the Sparrow Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals & Groups
Home of the Sparrow is currently looking for interested individual and group volunteers to help out with spring and summer projects! Seasonal volunteer opportunities at Home of the Sparrow’s transitional shelter and housing properties include yard work, painting, power washing, clean-ups, organizing, and more! If you are interested in getting involved, please visit www.HOSparrow.org, call (815) 271-5444 x260, or email Volunteer Program Manager Rebecca Stiemke at RStiemke@hosparrow.org. Make a difference in
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Ownership at Chick-fil-A Crystal
(Cary, IL April 28, 2022) On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new ownership of Chick-fil-A, 4812 Northwest Hwy., in Crystal Lake. Chick-fil-A is famous as the “Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich”, and for its renegade cows, promoting to “"EAT MOR CHIKIN.” They also believe in exceptional customer service, community support, and fresh food preparation. Chick-fil-A
2022 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant
(Cary, IL – 05/24/2022) On Wednesday, May 18, eighteen dynamic young women competed for the crown in the 2022 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant at Cary-Grove High School in Cary, Illinois. Congratulations to 2022 Miss Cary-Grove Kaitlyn Fink, who was sponsored by Stryker. Kaitlin will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship for college. 1st Runner Up, Emily Nakian, sponsored by Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre will receive a $750.00 scholarship. 2nd Runner Up, Megan Streit, sponsored by XP Performance
2022 Cary-Grove High School Students Awarded Chamber Scholarships
(Cary, IL – 5/26/2022) The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded two $2,000 business scholarships to local students at the Cary-Grove High School. The awards are intended to encourage area students to pursue college interests that might impact local business. Over the years, the Chamber has given away more than $52,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students who are pursuing business related studies. The Chamber is proud to make this investment in our local youth who may someday
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Body Styling
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Body Styling (Cary, IL, May 10, 2022) On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Body Styling, 212 Crystal St., Ste. B, in Cary. Body Styling offers body contouring and pain relief through red light therapy. Owned and operated by Pam Garlisch, Body Styling specializes in an FDA cleared pad system with red and near-infrared LED light therapy for stubborn fat loss and a
Ribbon Cutting for Donna Brooks, LCSW, PLLC and Crystal Street Space
Ribbon Cutting for Donna Brooks, LCSW, PLLC and Crystal Street Space (Cary, IL, April 26, 2022) On Monday, April 11, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Donna Brooks, LCSW, PLLC and Crystal Street Space at 214 Crystal St., Suites C & D. Donna Brooks, LCSW, PLLC, is a licensed clinical social worker offering psychotherapy counseling in a safe and creative space supporting clients on their continued journey of mental, emotional, and spiritual
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the New Location of MT Performance
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the New Location of MT Performance (Cary, IL, March 23, 2022) On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location of MT Performance at 1095 Pingree Rd, Ste. 117, in Crystal Lake. MT Performance is a full-service workout facility and gym, specializing in athletic performance. The new location provides a larger space to house a variety of workout options and group
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Cary-Grove Grooming
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Cary-Grove Grooming (Cary, IL February 10, 2022) On Monday, February 7, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Cary-Grove Grooming, 280 Cary-Algonquin Rd., in Cary. Cary-Grove Grooming is a full-service pet grooming salon. They have been in business for over 5 years, operating out of the home of owner, Salina Levick. As Levick’s services became more in demand, she knew it was time to
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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of McAlister’s Deli in Crystal Lake
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of McAlister’s Deli in Crystal Lake (Cary, IL February 1, 2022) On Friday, January 28, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of McAlister’s Deli, 5500 Northwest Hwy., in Crystal Lake. McAlister’s Deli is a welcome addition to the community, offering a unique menu with sandwiches, soups, salads, giant baked Idaho
Managing Mindset During Contract Negotiations
When you think of negotiating a contract, you may think of boardroom scenes from movies you've watched. Often you see one side with all the power, dominating the conversation, refusing to give in, and getting everything they want in the end. It looks great in Hollywood, but in the real world, this winner-take-all approach actually ends with everyone losing. Why Do People Dominate? Beyond the movies, many negotiators come to the table wanting to dominate the situation merely because they have people
