2009 Wauconda Community Guide - Pioneer Press Communities ...

CHAMBER BOARD (left to right): Dave Hostman, Chris Rowe, Wade Meyer, Pattie Taylor, Nancy Burton, Rosann Hansen,
Cathy Scott, Sherry Corder, Dave Bunge, Mike Levin & Ken Mateja. Not pictured: Andy Bicknase.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nancy Burton, President........526-3610
Wauconda Park District
Chris Rowe,
President-Elect ......................526-7500
Casten Body Shop
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The Wauconda Chamber invites all local businesspersons to learn more about our
organization and enjoy the many benefits of membership. Our informative
website averages over 500 hits per day. The website promotes and assists our
members, while providing visitors and the community up-to-date information and
resources. There are several networking groups. The Women in Business Council
meets monthly to network, educate and support professional women facing
multiple demands of their time. WINGS is a referral group meeting twice per
month made up of active Chamber members, with one person from each business
category. The Chamber Industrial Alliance meets for roundtable discussions that
address the specific needs of the industrial community. The chamber is their
resource for business issues such as workforce needs, building expansions and
village regulations.
The many Chamber benefits of membership include:
• Comprehensive website with detailed membership directory, free member
website job opportunity listings, and calendar of events.
• Monthly “Business After Hours” networking.
• Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings.
• Bi-monthly Newsletter.
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Dave Bunge, Treasurer ..........526-1040
Alliant Advisors, CPA’s
Pattie Taylor, Secretary ........487-3232
RE/MAX American Dream
Rosann Hansen, Director......826-5958
Ambassador
DIRECTORS
Andy Bicknase ............................309-2198
Social Member
Sherry Corder ..............................526-9271
Old Victorian Farmhouse B&B
Dave Hostman ............................487-6586
Wauconda Community Bank
Mike Levin ....................................526-2499
M & L Flooring America
Ken Mateja ..................................438-6400
R-H Insurance Group
Wade Meyer..................................526-9774
Payroll Solutions
Cathy Scott ..................................526-1083
RWC Pension Administrators, Inc.
• Specialized networking groups including Women In Business Council and
Chamber Industrial Alliance.
• Business referrals from a full time Chamber office.
• Annual Community Guide and Membership Directory sent to all residents,
businesses and newcomers.
• “Business 2 Business” Discount Program.
• Seminars and networking events.
• Annual hardbound Membership Directory for all members.
• Community events & fund raisers including the Rodeo, Community Expo,
Farmers’ Market, Golf Outing, Street Dance, and Holiday Walk.
• Your voice for business in the community. You speak… we listen! We are a
unified force to present issues and develop solutions with a focus on
economic development and business retention. We assist our members with
workforce, expansion, financial and local governmental issues.
The Chamber office is located in the Citizens Activity Center (CAC) at 100 N. Main
Street, directly across from the Village Hall. The proximity is symbolic of the
cooperation that exists between the Chamber, the Village and the community.
Visit us at www.waucondachamber.org or stop by the office for business
referrals, membership applications, maps, demographics and other communityrelated
information. The Chamber office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. You may also request Information by email at:
info@waucondachamber.org.