??? YOUR CHAMBER The Things We Do Every once in a while, the Chamber of Commerce office gets a call from someone looking for a puppy or a driver’s license or a construction permit. We do what we can to send these folks in the right direction, but generally we don’t sell puppies, issue driver’s licenses, or provide construction permits. What we do is work to make <strong>Glenview</strong> a great place to live, work, and own a business. What does that entail? We help local businesses thrive, with educational programs, networking opportunities, and marketing tools. And we help governmental entities understand what businesses need in terms of policies and resources. No doubt the things you’re most interested in are the things we do for you and with you. Here’s a run-down. Bites & Brews With winter still wheezing, what you need is a warm, convivial evening in the company of neighbors and friends. Bites & Brews offers wine and beer tastings, phenomenal food from around the region, and live music. It’s the break you need before the weather finally breaks. Date: annual, usually late April. Summer Fest Every year 15,000 of our friends and neighbors converge near Jackman Park and celebrate summer with games, food, balloons, clowns, magicians, and even beer. Don’t miss it. Date: annual, the last Saturday in June. Halloween Painting Don’t look now, but once a year, an army of small goblins and ghouls take over the town and paint it up right. There’s no resisting them, you’ll see. Date: annual, usually the third weekend of October. Holiday in the Park and Parade Every year, this longstanding tradition gets bigger and better and there’s still plenty of free treats for kids and their families. On one special day, the holiday lights on <strong>Glenview</strong> Avenue spring to life, Santa parades through the downtown, <strong>Glenview</strong>’s tree is lit, and everyone celebrates. Date: annual, last Saturday in November. 12 GLENVIEW | Chamber of Commerce | www.glenviewchamber.com
{ GOVERNMENT } Once a small farming village and now a thriving town of 44,000, <strong>Glenview</strong> benefits from active residents and voters who engage in all levels of government.