December Events

Get There
Networking Breakfast

Hosted by Total Benefit Solutions
2809 Central Street
www.totalbenefitservices.com

Tuesday, December 1
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
The Breakfast will take place at:





Rose's Wheat Free Bakery
2901 Central Street
www.rosesbakery.com

Randy Sable, Principal of Total Benefit Services is a former Chamber Board Member and has been an active member of the Chamber for over 16 years. Currently, Total Benefit Services offers a wide variety of plan designs serviced by many different insurance companies for individuals, families and groups. Total Benefit Services is partnering with another of our Chamber members: Rose O' Carroll, Owner of Rose's Wheat Free Bakery.

The Chamber Networking Breakfast, with more than 50 regular attendees, is one of our most popular events. Here is why you should attend and what you should do:

• Explore different ideas for products or services that may attract more business to you. 
• Get in on the action early in the morning.
• Bring plenty of business cards to hand out.
• Bring marketing materials to display on our special "Marketing Table".

You'll never know what networking format we will use but it will be fun, challenging and productive—be ready to grow your business. Come join us for scrumptious bakery delights and a morning of networking.

Cost: $10.00 for Members; $15.00 for Non-Member Guests

To Register Online: Go to www.evchamber.com
$8.00 for Members; $12.00 for Non-Member Guests
For more information: email to info@evchamber.com.


Get Informed
Getting ROI
From Your Website

Friday, December 4
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rotary International Building
One Rotary Center,
1560 Sherman Avenue
Lower Level Conference Room
Next to Cafeteria

Presented by:
Avery Cohen, Principal, Metrist Partners
www.metrist.com

Learn how to acquire more business and sell more products with your website, and stay ahead of your competition. Avery Cohen, an expert on internet marketing, will show you how to evaluate your web site's effectiveness, how to optimize your site for search engines, and how to make your site compelling to new prospects. Avery will discuss tools such as: Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, and Paid Search/Pay-Per-Click Advertising.  Metrist Partners consult with clients on a variety of internet marketing solutions and also run multi-day, hands-on workshops on Paid Search and Internet Marketing, as well as customized workshops and webinars on a variety of internet marketing topics, including, Paid Search, SEO and Social Media. 

A Continental Breakfast will be served

Cost: $10.00 for Members; $15.00 for Non-Member Guests
To Register Online: Go to www.evchamber.com or
For more information: email to info@evchamber.com


Get Smart
Small Office & Home-Based Office
Business Network (SOHO)

Wednesday, December 9
12:00 Noon
Chamber Offices
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave. Ste. 860

Growing Your Business
Through Trust & Community

Presented by Joel Warady
of Joel Warady Group
www.joelwarady.com

Joel Warady is a noted speaker on the subject of integrated marketing, social media, brand strategy, business growth, and Web 2.0 strategies. Joel is able to bring real life experiences to his presentations by employing the knowledge he has acquired throughout his career as a consultant for national and international companies, a global trend spotter, and as owner and manager of multiple entrepreneurial businesses.

Please reserve your spot so we can anticipate how many will be attending. As always, you bring your lunch and we supply the drinks and food for thought.

Cost: There is no charge to attend the Small Office Home-Based Office Business Network

To Register Online: Go to www.evchamber.com or
RSVP by email to info@evchamber.com.


Get Together
Business After Hours

Wednesday, December 9
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Va Pensiero Restaurant
1566 Oak Avenue
www.va-p.com

Va Pensiero is known for its regional authentic Italian cuisine with a leaning toward fine dining. Enjoy the company of other Chamber members and meet new members, soon-to-be friends, or associates, at this month's Business After Hours. Evanston's #1 after hours networking event will give you the connections and contacts you need. Bring a friend or bring a client; you'll open up a new world of business associations for them too. Celebrate the Holiday Seasons with fantastic appetizers and beverages in one of Evanston's award winning, fine dining Italian restaurants.

Cost: $6.00 for Members; $12.00 for Non-Member Guests

To Register Online: Go to www.evchamber.com
$4.00 for Members; $10.00 for Non-Member Guests
For more information: email to info@evchamber.com.


Get in the Know
Understanding Roth IRA Conversions

Tuesday, December 15
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Rotary International Building
One Rotary Center,
1560 Sherman Avenue,
Lower Level Conference Room
Next to Cafeteria  

Presented by:



Joe Liss of Brown, Kaplan + Liss LLP
www.brownkaplan.com
And
Joe Romano of Romano Brothers
www.romanobrothers.org

New Individual Retirement Account rules go into effect January 1, 2010 that will make converting traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs available to everyone.

Who should convert?
Who shouldn’t convert?
How does one convert?
How are the costs and benefits calculated?

These and other questions will be answered by Evanston’s premier CPA and investment advisory firms. Evanston Chamber of Commerce Board members Joe Liss of Brown, Kaplan + Liss LLP and Joe Romano of Romano Brothers.

Cost: There is no charge to attend this event, however, please reserve your spot so we can anticipate how many will be attending. 

To Register Online: Go to www.evchamber.com
For more information: email to info@evchamber.com.


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