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Inages: After Hours, September 2019

Images from the After Hours section of the September issue of the Daily Herald Business Ledger.

Richard Schmitt, left, Ed Schmitt and Aurora Fifth Ward Alderman Carl Franco cut a ribbon to reopen the McDonald's restaurant at 2095 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. The Schmitts are owner operators of 21 suburban McDonald's. In addition to the Schmitts and Franco, speakers were Chuck Nelson, deputy mayor, and Edward Bugg, Ninth Ward alderman. Refreshments included cookies, fries, chicken nuggets and a decorated cake. Al Benson photo
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and the village of Westmont recently welcomed RiteWay 2.0 Blueprint LLC, which opened at 138 N. Cass Ave. in Westmont. RiteWay 2.0 Blueprint provides a host of printing services including blueprint, large format and color and black and white printing, photo enlargements, photo scanning, banners, yard signs, and magnets.
Scannell Properties, 555 Innovation Drive in he DuPage Business Center in West Chicago, officially broke ground for a new 250,000 square foot speculative warehouse distribution facility. Attending the event were West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda, DuPage County Commissioner Peter DiCianni, and representatives from Scannell Properties, John Greene Industrial, SpaceCo, IMEG and Peak Construction Corp. Peak Construction will design and build the project.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Dogtopia, 2423 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns holds the ribbon while owner Dana Champion cuts the ribbon surrounded by family, employees, clients and chamber members.
Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently celebrated the grand reopening of the remodeled Bistro Wasabi, 1578 W. Algonquin Road, in Hoffman Estates.
Renew Family Health, 11975 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. From left are Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Felicitas Cortez; Orland Park Interim Village Manager Tom Dubelbeis; Assistant Village Manager Gregg Summers; Trustee Katsenes and Gretchen Martinez; D.C., Co-Owner, Dr. Francis Puzon (holding scissors), Co-Owner, President Michael Hardek, First Secure Bank & Trust, President-Elect Ray Koslowski, Mueller CPA LLC, and family.
Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently celebrated the opening of Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway (Village Green Area) in Hoffman Estates.
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and city officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new location of Edgewood Clinical Services at 900 E. Diehl Road Suite 101 in Naperville. Edgewood is a specialized provider of quality counseling services for children, adolescents, couples and families.
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening and new location of Serpe Insurance 50 South Main Street Naperville. Joe Inserro agent has been a long time NACC member.
MNJ Technologies in Buffalo Grove recently flew 36 clients in six helicopters from the Chicago Helicopter Experience to the Autobahn in Joliet for a company event, left. Once the clients arrived at the Autobahn, 50 people raced around the track in sports cars, including Ferraris, Porsches, McLarens and Lamborghinis. Following the race, they had dinner and a helicopter ride back. At right, Kevin Cowan, MNJ Technologies, sits behind the wheel of a Ferrari during the event.
Kevin Cowan, MNJ Technologies, sits behind the wheel of a Ferrari during the MNJ Technologies event.
Rolling Meadows 3rd ward aldermen Kevin O'Brien, Mayor Joe Gallo and State Rep. Tom Morrison assist Edward Jones Financial Adviser Christine Burbidge with the ribbon cutting at the firm's newest location.
Dunkin on Dundee Road in Arlington Heights recently reopened after a major renovation. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Dunkin made a $1,500 donation to the Wheeling Food Pantry. Presenting the check are, from left, Bob Navarro, Dunkin's Director of Operations; Haresh Patel, Dunkin franchisee; Kathy Penner, Wheeling Township Supervisor; and Tom Hayes, Arlington Heights Mayor.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce gathered with the village of Deer Park for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Poke Burrito, 20530 Rand Road, Suite 442, in Deer Park Town Center. "Poke Burrito is a unique fusion restaurant that combines Japanese, Hawaiian and Asian food using the highest quality, fresh ingredients and an array of savory sauces," said owner Jim Chen.
Congressman Sean Casten and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, left, recently attended a town hall meeting at Pottawatomie community center, hosted by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Legislative committee. In attendance were chamber members, elected officials and community members. Casten and Underwood provided an update on current and upcoming legislation matters, including climate control, health care reform, gun reform, trade policy and border security.
Alan Stern of McGrath Lexus of Westmont presented a 60-minute seminar on "The Real Deal On Modern Car Buying" today as part of our Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Professional Speakers Series.
Leaders in the culinary industry gathered at the American Culinary Federation's first women's leadership symposium in Orlando, Florida. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Triumph Higher Education Group's president and chief executive officer, Tracy Lorenz, far left, shared real-world solutions for women working in the culinary industry during a panel discussion. The track addressed the lack of women in leadership positions, mental health and wellness, mentorship, education, community, and fair and equitable kitchen culture.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce gathered with the village of Barrington for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Super G's Cheesesteaks at 117 S. Hough St. in Barrington. "Super G's Cheesesteaks is a modern take on the classic American restaurant," said owner George Csahiouni.
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