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Supports the Community: Shop Local - the 3/50 Project

I am very humbled and touched having grown up in this town to be in this leadership position. So many people have played a part in  who I am today: District 57,  Village Officials,  State Representatives,  Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants, and  YOU the Businesses and for that I thank you. I graduated from St. Viator’s but my kids will be going to District 214, which will shape their future.

What a great time to not only be a resident of Mount Prospect but also have your business in and be a member of the Chamber of Commerce - Join Us! You have The Best Place to Raise Kids, Lee Dewyze, Randhurst Village where new businesses have already started to open and will have a state of the art AMC Theatre opening in late April. Then in the Downtown area you have thriving businesses, as we’ll as new businesses opening.  On the South side there are well established business and new economic developments taking shape. All that and the Manager of the 2011 World Series Winner graduated from Prospect!

Reflecting on this past year has been like a roller coaster ride at Great America. It has many twists and turns. The ride is exhilarating, exciting, nerve racking, and just when you think the ride is over, there’s another loop de loop then the ride comes to an end. That’s how this past year has been for many of us, but we are still here. And 2011 will be an even better year for all the businesses and residents in Mount Prospect thanks in part to the Village of Mount Prospect’s efforts and support, so pat yourselves on the back for a job well done!!

In this upcoming year we are looking forward to seeing you at one of our many events. Check out all our great events on our website’s Calendar of Events.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Staff, I would like to wish the businesses and residents a very profitable 2011. CHA-CHING!!

Sincerely,
Richard Sassan, CPA
President B & E Accounting Services, Inc.
2011 Chamber Chairman

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to promote, support and enrich the local business community through the delivery of quality services, effective communication and through the establishment of partnerships with individuals, community organizations, fellow chamber members and governmental bodies.

WHAT THE CHAMBER DOES FOR YOU

Helping Businesses Realize Greater Success

• Opportunities to network with other businesses
• Hot Deals and Jobs Listings on Chamber’s website
• Advertising Opportunities
• Publicity – Ribbon cutting and other
• Exposure through Chamber’s website and newsletter
• Educational and training aimed at improving business skills
• Expos and consumer-oriented shows
• Advocacy – Legislative monitoring and speaking out for business with local and state government
• Discount programs offered to Chamber members

Serving the Residents and Community Organizations

• Information to the community - Community Guide, and Relocations Directory
• Special events – Midsummer Downtown Block Party, 5K Run, Business Expos, etc.
• Resource info on MP and local business
• Hot Deals, Job Listings and Restaurant listing on website
• Supporting development that benefits residents, i.e., Downtown, Randhurst, etc.
• Speaking out on issues that affect the Village
• Working with Library, Park District and Historical Society, and supporting local schools – Internships, etc.
• Consumer expos/shows
• Candidate forums

BASIC MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• 12 months – Online Coupons on Hot Deals Site
• Complimentary Export Certification for members only
• Listing in Online Chamber eDirectory
• Listing in Lifestyle Magazine and Business to Business directories
• Link from Chamber website to your website directly
• Networking and Advertising opportunities
• Member to member Discounts
• Up to 45% discount on Office Supplies from Office Depot partnership
• Business Cards displayed in Conference Room
• Harper College Small Business Counseling
• SCORE Business Counseling
• Discount for Constant Contact registration through Chamber Website
• Membership in U.S. Chamber Federation for Small Business
• Pro-business advocacy with local, state and federal government.