Easter in Algonquin, Dare to Dance Again, Light of Christ Church

We invite you to join us for Easter worship at any of our 4 services as we celebrate an event that changed our world and continues to change us!
This joy-filled celebration will include contemporary music, Communion, and a message of hope and promise.
Please RSVP to reserve your FREE seat to help us prepare to welcome you!
Saturday, March 30
4:15 PM Egg Hunt
5:00 PM Worship (& Children’s Programming)
Sunday, March 31
8:00 AM Worship
9:30 AM Worship (& Childcare, Live Broadcast)
11:00 AM Worship (& Childcare, Online Replay Available)
 
 

Hula Hoopla Multi-Chamber Networking Event

Join us & connect through hoops! No hula hooping done during this speed networking event. Just good old fashion networking! 

Contact Karen or Melissa at the chamber today to register. 

melissa@nkcchamber.com or 847-426-8565

 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration ~ Spruce Hair Company

Join members of the NKCC, officials from the Village of East Dundee & members of the community to celebrate the official Grand Opening of Spruce Hair Company in East Dundee! 

We are thrilled they have chosen our community to call home. Ribbon Cuttings are a great opportunity to network in a casual setting while celebrating a new business in our community!
Please remember to bring your business cards and RSVP to Melissa at melissa@nkcchamber.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Carpenter Park ~ Free Community Event

 Egg-citing news! 🤯 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 100% sponsored and supported by local businesses! We’ll be on the lookout for eggs at Carpenters Park in Carpentersville. Hop on over for some springtime fun!

👉 PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Preregistration closes on March 25th at 12:00 pm. Space is limited. We will not be able to accommodate same-day registration.
1️⃣ Friendly reminder to please bring an Easter Egg basket to collect eggs!
2️⃣ We have approximately 10-15 eggs per child!
3️⃣ Feel free to arrive up to 30 minutes early to check in.
4️⃣ We will also have a friendly Easter Bunny for free family pictures!
Children 3 – 5 years old – 9AM
Kids 6-9 years old – 10AM
Tweens 10 – 12 years old – 11AM.
 

Easter Bunny Custard & Canvas at Van’s Frozen Custard & Burger’s

Join us for an egg-citing 🐣 Easter Custard and Canvas event! 🎨🐰 Bring your little artists to create masterpieces on canvas while enjoying delicious custard treats. Each ticket purchase includes a scoop of our award winning Van’s flavor of the day custard 🍨Fun for the whole family! 🐣🎉 Reserve your spots now for a hoppy good time! 🐇🌷
Tickets ⬇️

Membership Orientation Luncheon

Thursday, March 21st,  11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
NKCC Community Room
20 S. Grove Ave. ~ Carpentersville

Learn more about the Northern Kane County Chamber and how membership works for you.

Been a member for a while?

The membership lunch is a great refresher course to reengage your business into the chamber and the benefits offered to you.

· Learn how to maximize your investment

· Build Connections with other chamber members

· Network your business

There is no cost to attend thanks to our event sponsor,

Weyers McKeever Financial Partners

RSVP Today! 

2024 WEST DUNDEE RIVER CHALLENGE

Join us on Friday, July 19th!

The West Dundee River Challenge is back for it’s 8th year, once again hosting the first day of the Intelligentsia Cup 10-day bike race criterium. To complement a full day of racing, we will be hosting a community festival in the Old Town North neighborhood. 

In Grafelman Park, the KidZone will feature inflatables, activities and kid-friendly food.  The Dundee Open-Air Market will host local businesses selling their wares and showcasing their services.

Down the hill on North 2nd Street, the Restaurant and Entertainment Corridor features race-day menus from local restaurants, as well as the Afterparty festivities including music, food and drinks.

Shop at the Dundee Open-Air Market. Don your best costume and win prizes in the Family Bike Parade. Feast on race day menus from local restaurants. Climb on inflatables in the KidZone. Watch the thrilling races as the cyclists navigate tight turns in Old Town North, race at high speeds down Geneva Street, and climb the dreaded Legbreaker.
Mark your calendars for July 19th and join us for a day full of bike racing and family fun!

Motor Monday’s ~ The Depot in East Dundee

Come to East Dundee’s Family-Friendly Cruise Night!
Open to Cars and Trucks – ALL Makes & Models
Main gate entrance is on Barrington Avenue.
Looking for volunteers to help with participating vehicle greetings, traffic flow, parking, etc.
If interested, please email kdiehl@eastdundee.net
The Midwest Racing Preservation Association (MiRPA) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of Meadowdale International Raceways & all Midwest Motorsports
MiRPA.org – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Thirsty Thursday Street Fest with Pino Farina Band

Thirsty Thursday Street Fest will offer an evening of live music on the Stage by . Punchy bass lines, gritty guitar riffs, amazing feats of vocal dexterity all held together with a driving beat is a strong signature to Pino Farina Band’s sound. From The Beatles to the Black Crows, U2 to the Foo Fighters, Pino Farina Band covers a wide range of music, including some of their own originals.
& :
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue will be on-site with some wonderful animals available for adoption.
– Please bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
– outside alcoholic beverages allowed.
– Admission Fee!!
Additional Event Handicapped parking is located on Meier Street in front of Diamond Jim’s.

Social Media Strategy for Business

Multi-Chamber Webinar. 
Join us for an interactive and engaging presentation on Social Media Strategy for Businesses. Learn how to leverage the right social media platforms to engage with your customers, expand your digital presence, and ultimately grow your business.
Toya Webb is the Chief Marketing, Communications, and Government Relations Officer at Elgin Community College, where she is also an instructor in the business division and teaches Digital and Social Media Marketing. Register today & a link will be sent prior to the event. 

42nd Annual NKCC Golf Outing

If you have not attended our golf outing in the past, do not miss out this year! Join us on the course for 18 holes of golf, networking & a whole lot of fun with members!

Price includes, 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, & dinner.  Also includes is, ALL on course games, string, mulligans, & 2 drink tickets on the course. If you don’t have a foursome, we will find a foursome for you. Be sure to register early to secure your spot. This event sells out every year.

2024 Golf Registration

2024 Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities

2024 Woman in Business, Dollars for Scholars, Scholarship Applications are now Available

High School Seniors and College Students, affiliated with the NKC Chamber or residing in the NKCC market area, may begin creating a student profile starting January 23,2024. 

The deadline to apply for 2023-24 scholarships sponsored by NKCC Women in Business Dollars for Scholars is 5:00 PM April 15th, 2024. 

We’ve got a big name with a big purpose:

Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Dollars for Scholars is dedicated to the continuing education, development, mentoring and improvement of chamber members and providing scholarships for High School Seniors and College students affiliated with the Northern Kane County Chamber or residing in the NKCCC market area. The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce (NKCCC) is an advocate for commerce, industry and development in the northern Fox Valley villages of Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee, IL.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to High School Seniors and College students affiliated with the NKC Chamber or residing in the NKCC market area.

Students must apply for scholarships through the web portal. The selection process takes into consideration academic achievement, school activities, faculty appraisal, community service, work experience, family situation and a written statement of goals and aspirations.

Would you like to be part of a big purpose?

Contribute

Your financial contribution of any size is welcomed and encouraged to ensure the availability of scholarship funds.  You Gift to Dollars for Scholars® is an investment in our community. 

 “Donate Now” to make a tax deductible donation.

Join

We invite you to join us for networking, business education and scholarship fundraising at one of our monthly luncheons. 

Encourage

Encourage students to apply through our web portal.  Their application will be entered into the Scholarship America® system where they will be presented with all the scholarship they are eligible for in the database. 

Hispanic Business Owners Round Table

Join us for our monthly meet and greet, networking opportunity for Hispanic Business Owners! Bring your questions and your ideas so you can network with other like-minded business owners in our community!
Lots of information, support, and opportunities available!

Please RSVP to attend. 

Questions or for more information please contact Oscar Tapia at oscar.tapia@bmo.com 

or Melissa Hernandez at melissa@nkcchamber.com

 

NKCC Woman in Business, Dollars for Scholars Luncheon

Join us for our April luncheon at The Assembly in West Dundee with Guest Speaker Julie Bevel, LMT. 
$25 Chamber Members & $30 Non-Members  ~ Reservations must be made at least four business days in advance.

Improving our community through networking and higher education opportunities.
Women in Business is dedicated to the continuing education, development, mentoring and improvement of chamber members and proud representative of the Dollars for Scholars ® Program providing scholarships for High School Seniors and College students affiliated with the Northern Kane County Chamber or residing in the NKCC market area. We appreciate your help in supporting our mission. 

Don’t forget, we will be selling raffle tickets at each of our monthly luncheons. Ever dollar raised from our raffles goes directly to our scholarship fund. 

About Our Speaker:
Julie Bevel, LMT started Fox River MedSpa in 2013 after spending almost a decade in Las Vegas as Lead Therapist for the 5-Diamond Bellagio Spa. She took everything she learned there and translated it into the award-winning suburban sanctuary we have here today. With massage and skincare as the foundation of services, when the non-essential shutdown of 2020 happened, she decided to adapt her company’s business model to become Medical, essential, a MedSpa. This niche of business is experiencing exponential growth, and for good reason – people are seeking a level of care they just can’t get anymore in traditional doctor’s offices.
Over the last 4 years, Julie has grown the Fox River MedSpa team and leaned heavily into regenerative medicine. Headed up by Nurse Practitioner Michelle Dace & Dr. Steve Stachura, their team of 40 includes registered nurses, holistic nutritionists, massage therapists, rehab techs, estheticians, and fantastic admins.
What’s she’s learned along the way about the insurance billing system, the opioid epidemic, and the burnout of nurses and doctors with “traditional healthcare” has completely shifted her perspective on how to take care of people, and reframed her entrepreneurial mission. With the abundance of technology and resources here in America, she’s become ignited with a passion to change the face of healthcare and help people to live their best lives.
Join us for a lunch and learn to get a deeper understanding on the big picture of what’s going on with our healthcare system, and what cutting edge options are coming into the mainstream
 
Woman in Business/ Member

 

 

CASA Kane County is currently seeking VOLUNTEERS!

CASA Kane County is looking for more volunteers to help support children who need it through the foster care system. CASA Kane County is nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for the best interest of children in abuse and neglect situations throughout Northern Illinois. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian ad Litem) volunteers are specially trained to become the objective voice of a child for a judge.

Want More Information About Volunteering for CASA? Join a Virtual Information Meeting: Thursday May 16th from NOON-1:00 PM

Virtual General Information Volunteer Meeting for potential CASA Volunteers and an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer.

Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives. Fill out the form and attend to learn more on how you can be the one caring and consistent adult making a difference in a child’s life!

Please email sandiec@casakanecounty.org to register!

Shop, Dine & Enjoy Northern Kane County – Purchase a Gift Card Today

Purchase your Gift Certificates today!

Purchase your Gift Certificates today!

The Dine, Drink, Play & Shop local website www.nkccevents.com  includes a complete list of local businesses that accept Northern Kane County gift certificates. This is an important feature of the program, as it helps customers easily identify where they can redeem their certificates and encourages them to support local businesses.

We continue to regularly update the list of participating businesses, we feel this program and feature creates a sense of excitement and anticipation for customers, who may be eager to try out new places and explore our local community.

Overall, programs like this are a great way to support local businesses and foster a sense of community pride. They can also help to attract visitors to the area and encourage them to stay longer, leading to increased economic activity and a stronger local economy.


 

2024 Woman in Business, Dollars for Scholars, Scholarship Applications are now Available
High School Seniors and College Students, affiliated with the NKC Chamber or residing in the NKCC market area, may begin creating a student profile starting January 23,2024.

The deadline to apply for 2023-24 scholarships sponsored by NKCC Women in Business Dollars for Scholars is 5:00 PM April 15th, 2024.

 

 

42nd Annual NKCC Golf Outing
If you have not attended our golf outing in the past, do not miss out this year! Join us on the course for 18 holes of golf, networking & a whole lot of fun with members!

Price includes, 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, & dinner. Also includes is, ALL on course games, string, mulligans, & 2 drink tickets on the course. If you don’t have a foursome, we will find a foursome for you. Be sure to register early to secure your spot. This event sells out every year.

NKCC Ambassador’s Monthly Meeting – Become an Ambassador Today

Purpose:

The Northern Kane County Ambassadors Committee is comprised of local business professionals who function as the public relations arm of the chamber, intent on growing & retaining membership by providing an educated approach to the benefits, services, & events offered through the chamber. Becoming involved in a committee gives your business additional exposure as well.

Benefits:
Ambassador listings in monthly correspondence/email blasts when appropriate

  • Special name tags                                 
  • Recognition at events
  • First opportunity to meet/introduce yourself to new members
  • Increased exposure due to involvement in Chamber events & Business after hours
  • Group photo taken annually for use in newsletters/directory

Meetings:
Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Wedensday of every month @ 9:30 AM in the Community Room at the Chamber of Commerce office in Carpentersville. Depending on the agenda meetings will be 30-60 minutes in duration. Meeting dates are subject to change.

 

Meet our Ambassadors:

Cheryl Alopogianis ~ Tastefully Simple ~ calopogianis@hotmail.com

Bryant Crawford ~ 5-Star Computer Services, Inc. ~ Bcrawford@5-starcomputers.com

Arlene De La Cruz ~ The Matrix Group ~ Arlene.sa.delacruz@gmail.com

Hanadi Dib ~ First American Bank ~ Hdib@Firstambank.com

Vicki Genz ~ Keller Williams Success Realty ~ vicki@newviewgr.com

Cornelia Krueger ~ Avon Consultant ~ cgkrueger@sbcglobal.net

Ann Meyer ~ Ann Meyer Agency, Farmers Ins. ~ Ameyer@farmersagent.com

James Byrnes ~ Broker, Baird & Warner ~ james.byrnes.realtor@gmail.com

If you are interested in becoming involved on our Ambassador Committee, please contact the Chamber office 847-426-8565. 

 

Dine Northern Kane County!

Here are links to local restaurants that are local businesses in the Northern Kane County Chamber!

Enjoy and Stay Local, Support Local

Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce

Updated as of June  21th 2021, information on Local Restaurants:

Alexander’s Cafe – (847) 888-4146 – 1725 N. State St., Elgin

http://www.alexanderscafe.com

https://www.facebook.com/alexanderscafe

 

Aliano’s Ristorante – (847) 844-0528- 310 N. River St. East Dundee

https://alianosdundee.com/

https://www.facebook.com/alianoseastdundee

 

 

 

Bamboozels – (630) 903-1743 – 101 W. Main St., West Dundee

http://www.bamboozels.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bamboozels/

 

 Bandito Barneys – (847) 426-7300 – 10 N. River St., East Dundee

http://www.banditobarneysbeachclub.com

https://www.facebook.com/banditobarneys/

 

 

 

Bleuroot ~ Farm to Table

https://bleuroot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bleurootrestaurant

 

 

Cook’s Ice Cream ~ (847) 915-5034 

https://www.cooksicecream.com

https://www.facebook.com/cooksicecream

 

Culver’s of Carpentersville – (847) 649-3225- 8000 Miller Road, Carpentersville

https://www.culvers.com/restaurants/carpentersville

https://www.facebook.com/CulversCarpentersville

 

Diamond Jim’s – (224) 484-8554 – 325 Meier Ave., East Dundee

https://www.diamondjimsdundee.com

https://www.facebook.com/diamondjimsdundee/

 

Dolly’s Gaming Café ~ (847) 714-4242 ~ 210 Penny Ave., East Dundee

www.dollyscafes.com

https://www.facebook.com/Dollyscafe711

 

 East Side Café’ Coffee & Wine Bar – 224-699-9820 – 316 N. River St. ~ East Dundee

https://eastsidedundee.com

https://www.facebook.com/theuncommonpalate

 

 

Emmett’s Tavern and Brewing Co. – (847) 428-4500 – 128 W. Main St. West Dundee

https://emmettsbrewingco.com

https://www.facebook.com/emmettsbrewingcowestdundee

 

 Jersey Mike’s Subs (224) 293-2688 – 123 S. Western Ave., Carpentersville

https://www.jerseymikes.com/27059/carpentersville-il

https://www.facebook.com/JerseyMikesCarpentersville27059

 

 

Panera Bread (847) 649-5180 – 101 S. Western Ave., Carpentersville

www.PaneraBread.com

https://www.facebook.com/PaneraBreadCarpentersvilleIL

 

River Street Tavern – (224) 293-2033 – 102 N. River Street, East Dundee

https://www.rstavern.com

https://www.facebook.com/RSTavern

 

Rosie O’Hare’s – (847) 426-1116 – 702 Water St, East Dundee

http://www.rosieohares.com

https://www.facebook.com/Rosie-Ohares-Public-House-111463448893726

 

Southern Belle’s – (224) 699-9959 – 152 S. Western Ave., Carpentersville

https://www.southernbellespancakes.com

https://www.facebook.com/southernbellescarpentersville

 

The Village Squire – (847) 428-4483 – 125 Washington St. West Dundee

 www.thevillagesquire.com

https://www.facebook.com/The-Village-Squire-Restaurants-1069721133063707/

 

WoodFire Pizza – (847) 844-0886 – 127 W. Main St West Dundee

Woodfire Brickoven Pizza Rockford and West Dundee

https://www.facebook.com/woodfirewestdundee

 

N3 Networking Group

N3  meets every Friday  8:30 ~ 9:30 AM
Chamber Community Room ~ 20 S. Grove Ave. Suite 102 ~ Carpentersville

N3  is a weekly, non-compete network group within the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce.

Our group consists of friendly, dedicated professionals in many different businesses ready to serve you.

We generate referrals to help each other grow our business.

Call the chamber today for more information! 
847-426-8565 

Business Power Connections Networking Meeting

BPC meets every Wednesday 8:30 ~ 9:30 AM
Northern Kane County Chamber Community Room
20 S. Grove St. Ste 102 ~ Carpentersville

BPC is a weekly, non-compete network group within the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce.

Our group consists of friendly, dedicated professionals in many different businesses ready to serve you.

We generate referrals to help each other grow our business.

For more information please contact the Chamber office 847-426-8565

BPC Member Directory