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FRANKFORTBusiness BlastA publication of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce

September 2016

The mission of the Frankfort Chamber Commerce is to foster a healthy business climate through voluntary partnerships.

Board of DirectorsThomas Kara – PresidentDANCING MARLIN815.919.5996 [email protected]

Stephen Hogan – Internal Vice PresidentSTUMM INSURANCE LLC773.862.7761 EXT 109 | [email protected]

Richard Rappold – External Vice PresidentLAW OFFICE OF RICHARD W. RAPPOLD312.242.4967 | [email protected]

Pauline Modjeski – TreasurerWHITE STREET CAFÉ, LLC.11 White Street, Unit 111 815.277.2790 [email protected]

Judy Hageman – SecretarySILVER CROSS FOUNDATION815.469.5559 | [email protected]

Thomas Powers – Past PresidentSAFETY MEETING OUTLINES, INC.815.464.0200 | [email protected]

Gretchen Dust – DirectorEVOLVE MEDIA815.823.9614 | [email protected]

Aimee Feehery – DirectorLINCOLN-WAY HIGH SCHOOL815.464.4000 | [email protected]

Craig Lyons – DirectorSANDLER TRAINING815.735.6914 | [email protected]

Kris McGuirePHOENIX RESTORATION888.340.4433 | [email protected]

Andrew Wright – DirectorYANKEE RIDGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION2016 Fall Fest Chairman815.469.1799 | [email protected]

Sept. 3 Frankfort Fall Festival 10 am - 6 pm Visit frankfortfallfestival.info

Sept. 4 Frankfort Fall Festival 10 am - 6 pm Parade 1 pm Visit frankfortfallfestival.info

Sept. 5 Frankfort Fall Festival 10 am - 5 pm Visit frankfortfallfestival.info

Sept. 13 Business After Hours 4:30 - 6:30 pm Refreshments,networking,raffles BMO Harris Bank 20820 S LaGrange Rd., Frankfort

Sept. 15 Board of Director’s Meeting 5:30 pm ChamberOffice

Sept. 20 Meet Greet & Network 7:30 am Networking 8 - 9 am Program Frankfort Village Hall, Community Room 432 W. Nebraska St.

Sept. 22 Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Lunch and Learn 11:30 am - 1 pm Prestwick Country Club 601 Prestwick Dr., Frankfort

Oct. 4 Business After Hours Dr. Dominik Durbravec, DDS 20635 Abbey Wood Ct, Suite 203, Frankfort 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Oct. 11 Business After Hours 4:30 - 6:30 pm ClavioLawOffices 10277 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort

Oct. 18 Meet, Greet and Network 7:30 am Networking 8 - 9 am Program Frankfort Village Hall, Community Room 432 W. Nebraska St.

Oct. 20 Board of Director’s Meeting 5:30 pm ChamberOffice

Frankfort Country Market—Fall Market begins Sunday, Sept. 11 and runs Sundays through Oct. 23. Hours are 9 am - 1 pm. No market Sept. 4 due to Fall Fest.

Cruisin’ Frankfort—classic car show continues from 5 - 9 pm, Thursdays through September 15. No show Sept. 1 due to Fall Fest.

Calendar of Events

Chamber of CommerceFRANKFORT



Fall Fest Volunteer Sock HopFrankfort Fall Festival could not happen without all our dedicated volunteers. About 50 of them came out to a kick-off Sock Hop on August 6 at Frankfort Bowl & Billiards. If you see someone in a yellow Fall Fest shirt say, “Thank you!”




Town Center Bank

Edward Jones

TownCenterBankisgivingYOUafun-filled,prize-filled,food-filledparty to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Come join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Sept. 10, at 20181 S. LaGrange Road,Frankfort.StopbyforfreeAurelio’spizza,freeCreameryicecream,freedocumentshreddingbyShredX,giftcertificates,T-shirtsandprizes.ChildrenwillenjoyPAWSpuppiesandkittens,superheroes and princesses, face painting, magic tricks and balloon fun!

Town Center Bank is a locally owned and operated, full-service, community bank that offers free checking accounts as well as mortgages, and commercial and residential loans.

“Town Center Bank is the community bank that actually puts communityfirst,”saidShirleyPirko,thebank’svicepresident.“Ourlobbyisalwaysfilledwithfoodpantryitems,schoolsupplies,support for PAWs, items for women in crisis because of our commitment to our community is very important to us,” she added. “With our loan decisions made right here in Frankfort, we are able to more fully support local businesses. We know that local business is what builds a strong community,” Pirko said. Stop by and meet The Town Center Bank staff and learn more about how they can help you and your business.

TomHohbachisFinancialAdvisorwithEdwardJones,afinancialservicesfirmdedicatedtoservingtheneedsofindividualinvestorsand small business owners. With roughly 12,000 Financial Advisors serving nearly 7 million investors, Edward Jones has been built on the belief that the only way to do business is on a one-on-one, personal basis.

Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for college for childrenorgrandchildren,orjusttryingtoprotectthefinancial

Do you want your business highlighted?ContacttheChamberofficeat815.469.3356oroffice@frankfortchamber.com.

futureofyourlovedones,Tomcanhelpyoudevelopspecificstrategies geared toward achieving your goals. Along with his branchofficeadministratorTessHillblom,theofficeofTomHohbach is dedicated to providing you top-notch client service.

For more information please call (815) 464-0461, stop by Tom’s officeat9975W.LincolnHwy.inFrankfort(nexttoAurelio’sPizza),orvisithttps://www.edwardjones.com/tom-hohbach.

Town Center Bank20181 S La Grange Rd, Frankfort (815) 469-0294

Edward Jones9975 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort,

(815) 464-0461

From left to right: Shirley Pirko, Gail Adamo, Lindsey Weyforth,DianaBlockandDianePiazza.




What’s Happening at the Chamber

Join us at Meet, Greet & Network

Fall FestivalTheChamberhasbeenbusywithfinalpreparations for the 48th Annual Frankfort Fall Festival, which runs Sept. 3 through 5. With almost 300 artisan booths, food court, beer tent, carnival, parade, and local restaurants and businesses, the festival offers something for everyone.

The Chamber, the Village and several hundred volunteers from more than 30 civic organizationsmakeitallpossible.Theeffortalso generates funds for Concerts on the Green, D.A.R.E., Earth Day, Frankfort Area Historical Society’s Candle Light House Walk Open House, Frankfort Historical Business Association, Frankfort School District 157c and Lincoln-Way High School District 210 foundations, Fourth of July fireworks,HometownHoedown,KidsWorksChildren’s Museum, Midnight Madness, Movies on the Green, Night Out Against Crime, student scholarships, and Winter on the Green. Sunshine Artist continues to recognizetheeventasoneoftheTop12U.S. Festivals in the country. We hope to see you there!

Website toolsWith the Chamber’s new website up, we want to remind you that as a member, you have the opportunity to market your business to other members and anyone else who visits the Chamber site.

Take a few minutes to log into your Chamber Master account and enhance your business’ informational page with photos, text and social media links. You can also post hot deals, job openings and events. You can addkeywordstohelppeoplefindyou,andyou can run reports to see stats for your homepage and other advertised items. To take advantage of this business-building tool, go to the green Log In button at the top of the Chamber homepage, frankfortchamber.com, and log into your Chamber Master account to get started. If you need help or forgot your log in information, email [email protected].

Welcome these New Members to Our TEAM!

Anna’s Specialty FoodsAnna CarmineDBA El Taco Cocina20129 Stratford Ct.Mokena, IL 60448708-305-7972

Changing4BetterCarrie Orth708-372-6360www.changing4better.com

Chicago Mosquito ControlMary Pavilonis22607 S. Pebble Lake CourtFrankfort, IL 60423708-774-0075www.chicagomosquitocontrol.com

Cub Scouts Pack 270Stephen Langdon

Edward JonesBrett Schaibley20238 S. Lagrange Rd.Frankfort, IL 60423815-469-6315www.edwardjones.com

Ginger & BaileyRachelSchultz23 Elwood StreetFrankfort, IL 60423779-933-7349www.gingerandbailey.com

Nationwide Kevin Wiggins Agency9995 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. CFrankfort, IL 60423779-803-3181www.kmwinsurance.com

Old Plank Properties, LLCHeather Haynes112 Kansas StreetFrankfort, IL 60423312-221-2066Website coming soon

Parker James BoutiqueLauren James28 S. Ash St.Frankfort, IL 60423708-707-5426www.shopparkerjames.com

Spa RemedyJim Kuckie9029 W. Lincoln Hwy.Frankfort, IL 60423815-534-5036www.sparemedy.com

Sweet ServicesMark Lehmonn10319 Vans DriveUnits C and DFrankfort, IL 60423815-464-7767www.sweetservices.com

TCBY Marge Boulanger2356 E. Lincoln Hwy.New Lenox, IL 60451815-687-8229www.tcby.com/newlenox

Vialdo Design StudioShari Fiocca712 3rd St.Manhattan, IL 60442815-557-0148www.vialdodesignstudio.com

Meet, Greet & Network is a popular morning networking event on the third Tuesday of the month at the Frankfort Village Hall. Each month, about 50 to 70 people come together to experience the Frankfort Chamber. We begin at 7:30 am with refreshments and networking. At 8 am, we have a short, educational presentation by a Chamber VIP speaker, who shares something relevant to businesses today. New Chamber members are then introduced and Chamber staff share the latest happenings. This is followed by the opportunity for each guest to stand up and give their 30-second elevator speech.

This is a great opportunity to spread the word about your business and make new connections.

If you are interested in being a presenter at one of our 2017 Meet, Greet & Network events, please contact the Chamber officeandwewillemailyouthepresenterguidelines.

Why not do a friend a favor and invite them to Meet, Greet & Network? Hope to see you bright and early Tuesday, Sept. 20!




Business Bullets

Staff Information

5th Annual Midwest BBQ for the Brave will be from 6 to 11 pm, Thursday, Sept. 8, at CD & ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Rd., Frankfort. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.midwestbbq.org.

Lincoln-Way Marching Band Community Night, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 10 at Lincoln-Way Central H.S. Football Stadium, 1801 E. Lincoln. Hwy., New Lenox. This all-ages event will feature andbenefitthenewlyformedLincoln-Way Marching Band, concessions, silent auction and more. For more information, visit www.lincolnwaymusic.org

The 23rd Annual Hometown Hoedown will be at 6 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 15 at CD & ME, 23320 S. Lagrange Road, Frankfort. The event raises funds for The Cancer Support Center and Camp Quality, a summer camping experience and year round support group for kids with cancer. Tickets to the Hoedown are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Includes buffet dinner. Cash bar. Must be 21 to attend. The night will include music by Bernie Glim & The Country Road Band, country line dancing andinstruction,raffles,silentauctionandmore. For more information, contact Jenn Adams at 708-404-3525.

Frankfort Township - Frankfort Township and the Illinois Township Association ofSeniorCitizenServicesCommittees(ITASCSC) invite you to join us for the firstannualIllinoisTownshipDayonWed,Sept. 21. The Township will host an Open Housefrom3:30-6:30pmatitsofficesat1000 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort. Come meetyourelectedtownshipofficialsandstaff, ask questions, tour the facilities and receive important information about our programs, services and resources. If you’re not familiar with all our township provides, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more! Bring a canned good for ourFoodDrivetobenefittheFrankfortTownship Food Pantry and Charities. For more information, please contact Frankfort Township at 815-469-4907.

Frankfort Park District – Enjoy a cool falleveningaroundacampfire;roastmarshmallows, drink hot chocolate, play fieldgames,enjoyahayride,dancetomusic and listen to ghost stories at the FamilyFallCampfirefrom6:30to8p.m.,

Friday, Sept. 23 at Commissioners Park. The fee is $5 per child (adults FREE). Registration deadline is Sept. 20. Family fun for all!

Join us for a special evening with your littleboyatourMother/SonDancefrom6to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30 at the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. Fee is $9/NR$12/person.Pre-registrationisrequired, NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. Registration deadline is Sept. 19.

Celebrate the coming of fall with your friends from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Senior Fall Luncheon at the Founders Community Center. Gather for an afternoon of live entertainment, deliciousfood,socializinganddessert.Don’t miss out on this special day! Cost is $12/person,55years&older.Registrationdeadline is Sept. 28. Calling all scout groups, homeowners associations, business members and families, let your creative skills shine and construct some eye catching entries for the Scarecrow Building Contest. The cross sticks are provided by the Park District and are available for pick-up now! All entries are due by Oct. 10. Voting will take place October 12 to 26 at the FoundersCommunityCenterofficeandon the Park District’s Facebook page. Save the date for the Halloween Haunting on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Founders Community Center. Wristbands are $10 at the door. Sponsored by Town Center Bank. For more information on all of these events, please visit www.frankfortparks.org or contact the Park Districtofficeat815-469-9400. Come join the fun!

P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park, a no-kill animal shelter, is hosting a Country Music Night fundraiser from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 at Jenny’s South Side Tap, 10160 191st St., Mokena. Admission is $20 per person and includes a chance to win a gorgeous Margaritaville chair and assortment of spirits. Open to ages 21 and older, no reserved seating, reservations required. Performing will be Rockstar Rodeo and The Long Lost. The event is sponsored by Midwest Animal Hospital. You may download a registration form at www.pawstinleypark.org and pay by check or pay online by contacting Leslie at [email protected]

Health Nutz Natural Foods will host a Grand Re-Opening Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept 24 at Brookhaven Market Place, 19844 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. More than 30 vendors and local health retailers. Samplings, tastings, raffles,entertainmentandmore!

The Frankfort Historic Business Association presents its 5th Annual Wine & Ale Walk, “Wined-ing through historic downtown Frankfort,” from 4 to 8 p.m.,Sunday, Sept. 25. Wine and ale tastes,appetizeranddessertbites,livemusic and a souvenir glass. Tickets will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 9 and will be $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.shophistoricfrankfort.com or White Street Café, This & That Gifts and La Vie Vintage.

Food and Toiletry Drive—Edward Jones Office of Financial Advisor Tom Hohbach, at 9975 W. Lincoln Hwy, Suite 3, is hosting a drive through Sept. 30.They are collecting for the Frankfort Township Food Pantry Together We Cope, a Tinley Park-based agency that provides resources to families in crisis.

Items needed are: Canned goods such as soup, tuna, chicken, olives, etc. (but not canned vegetables. Frankfort Township Food Pantry said they have plenty);non-perishableitemssuchasbeans, mayonnaise, pasta sauce, pasta, applesauce,flour,saltinecrackers,hamburger helper, Ensure (nutritional drink), granola bars, ketchup, mashed potato mixes, oil and vinegar, peanut butter,etc.;personalproductssuchasdeodorant, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine personal products, shaving cream, lotion, etc.;laundrydetergentanddishsoap;babysupplies such as diapers, wipes, shampoo, formula,babytoothpasteetc.;garbagebags, paper towels, paper plates, foil, plastic wrap, etc.

For Lease, Frankfort—2,000 sqft, Rt.30and80thAve,JamesonPlaza.$2,400 a month. No real estate taxes, no common area maintenance fee. Available immediately. Call Sophia at 312-622-6300.

Anyquestionsorconcernspleasecontacttheofficestaff.Alicia Joebgen - [email protected] Pasquini - [email protected] Krippel - [email protected]:Mon.-Thurs.,8am–5pm;Fri.,8am–4pmContactUsTelephone:815.469.3356•Fax:815.469.4352www.FrankfortChamber.com•[email protected]•www.FrankfortFallFestival.info

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