Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce 2017
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your <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, welcome to<br />
The <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Community Resource Guide. We are proud<br />
to promote our businesses and community<br />
to our members, local residents, and<br />
visitors to our area. The <strong>Chamber</strong> is Where<br />
Business & Community Connect!<br />
President<br />
Steve Babin<br />
Choice Office<br />
For over sixty years, The <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Equipment and Supplies<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> has been recognized and respected for its stature<br />
in the community. With its record <strong>of</strong> extraordinary economic and<br />
community development throughout the years and its rich legacy<br />
<strong>of</strong> leadership, the <strong>Chamber</strong> continues to support the <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
community.<br />
We are an active chamber that looks to advance its members’<br />
growth and prosperity and provide increased opportunities and<br />
value for its members. The <strong>Chamber</strong> advocates for and unites<br />
the business community and advances local economic health. To<br />
carry out this mission, the <strong>Chamber</strong> supports committee work in<br />
Community Engagement, Membership Services, and Membership<br />
Development.<br />
The <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> also provides unique<br />
opportunities for members and residents alike. This includes special<br />
events such as the <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Brew & Vine Fest, the Annual Golf<br />
Outing, Rocktoberfest, downtown <strong>Tinley</strong> Bag Crawl, the various<br />
parades, and more. Our member based events include “<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
101’s” (new member orientations), Membership breakfasts,<br />
luncheons and Business After Hours as well as upcoming business<br />
round tables and workshops. These popular events provide our<br />
members an opportunity to network and meet new people, no<br />
matter what their schedule.<br />
While supporting chamber member growth and prosperity, the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> also supports the work <strong>of</strong> organizations helping those<br />
in need in our community. The <strong>Chamber</strong> provides a forum for<br />
local non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations to promote seminars, fundraising<br />
events and more. The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers scholarships to local high<br />
school seniors entering college and the <strong>Chamber</strong> supports various<br />
functions and events provided by the Village <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong>.<br />
Together, we are all building a strong community.<br />
If you are not already a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>, we invite you to<br />
join us. If you are already a member, please take full advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> your membership investment and get involved. There are<br />
opportunities for all needs, interests, and schedules. Contact the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> staff and they will help you customize your membership<br />
to your needs. Know that we are here for you and your business,<br />
we are here for the community and will continue to be a resource<br />
for information and assistance.<br />
Please do not hesitate to stop into the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, send us an<br />
email at info@<strong>Tinley</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org or give us a call at (708) 532-<br />
5700. We are only a step, click, or call away and ready to help you!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
<strong>2017</strong> board <strong>of</strong> directors and <strong>of</strong>fice staff<br />
Director<br />
Barbara Abhsie<br />
The PrivateBank<br />
Director<br />
Lois Fuentes<br />
South Suburban College<br />
Director<br />
Patty Ridings<br />
Family Harvest Church<br />
Immediate Past President<br />
Tom McNulty<br />
McNulty Wealth<br />
Management Group<br />
Director<br />
Julie Carlson<br />
DuPage Medical Group<br />
Director<br />
Chelsey Heft<br />
Climate Control Systems<br />
Director<br />
Jay Walsh<br />
Edward Jones Investments<br />
Treasurer<br />
Kelly Burke<br />
Insurance Counts –<br />
The Kelly Burke Agency<br />
Director<br />
Donna Framke<br />
Village <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
Director<br />
Tom “Doc” Mahoney<br />
Life Changing Fitness<br />
Director<br />
Mark Wright<br />
Country Financial—<br />
Mark J. Wright<br />
Steve Babin<br />
<strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, President - Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Choice Office Equipment, Business Development<br />
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Executive Director<br />
Jackie Bobbitt<br />
<strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
membership services<br />
Dianne Hebel<br />
<strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
events coordinator<br />
beth ruff<br />
<strong>Tinley</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>