Joanna Rolek Executive Director Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce joins Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons on their 100th show!!!
During Covid Joanna and her team worked tirelessly to do what they could to help out all the 402 businesses that are a member of the LF/LB Chamber. Joe Knesley from Chiefs Pub and Jeff Urso from Donatis’ Pizza and Pucks Wings were among the many business owners singing their praises.
Show notes:
Lake Forest “Then & Now” Auto Show Sun Oct 10, 12-3pm at the West Lake Forest Train Station includes “Food & Libation Station”, great raffle, & entertainment
The Chamber helped process 22k in gift cards for local business during COVID
402 businesses are in the Chamber (one of the largest around)
The next event is the Cocoa Crawl during tree lighting day (after thanksgiving) which is among the 50+ events the Chamber hosts each year
They do welcome boxes for all new residents with contents from 40+ businesses
Business Consultant Kathleen Wood, co-owner of Suzy’s Swirl was one of the many people that rallied to help businesses
Staff:
Joanna made sure to give shouts to….
Amy Taylor, Marketing & Communications
Sarah Lockhart, Social Media
Sue Kocanda, Member Services
Kirsten Caspersen, Office Manager
The ways we can help Joanna and her team to support businesses:
1. Join the Chamber – all businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits are welcome to join the Chamber family and take advantage of many benefits
2. Patronize Local Businesses and “Think Local First”
3. Have patience as a customer
https://business.lflbchamber.com/events/details/lake-forest-then-now-auto-show-10-10-2021-20614
https://www.lflbchamber.com/
https://www.lflbchamber.com/2020/11/16/joanna-rolek-lf-lb-chamber-of-commerce/
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