Women business owners connect, share at North Shore conference

Twenty-three chambers of commerce came together last Friday for the fifth annual North Shore Women’s Conference at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire. Women-owned businesses including banks, educational services and health care companies were represented. The conference featured Catherine Johns, business coach and former radio personality …

Teacher hopes to make Deerfield art workshop a place to learn

A new, offbeat option for art classes, parties, or just an afternoon of fun is coming to Deerfield Park Plaza. Cre8 Workshop, a 2,000 square-foot creative arts workspace, will offer workshops, open workspace and classes in craft making, scrap-booking, jewelry making and other creative arts …

Deerfield Chamber of Commerce May events

May 11, from 7:30-9 a.m. – Networkers Breakfast at GCG Financial, 3000 Lakeside Drive in Bannockburn. $10-members, $15-guests. To register, call (847) 945-4660 or rsvp@dbrchamber.com.

May 11, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Fifth Annual North Shore Women’s Conference at the Marriott Lincolnshire. Free expo and workshops open …

Charter One adds mortgage loan officers

Charter One has announced the appointment of three new mortgage loan officers to its Illinois mortgage team.

Michael Chlada joins Charter One as a Mortgage Loan Officer based in Hinsdale. Chlada originates a wide range of mortgage loan programs, including both conventional and government loans. …

Beam announces agreement to acquire Pinnacle vodka

Beam Inc. has announced a definitive agreement with White Rock Distilleries to acquire the fast-growing Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack rum brands and other related assets for $605 million in cash.

Pinnacle Vodka, with 2012 volumes expected to exceed 3 million 9-liter cases, will enhance …

Beam declares regular dividend

Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), a leading global premium spirits company, has declared a regular dividend of 20.5 cents per share on the common stock, payable in cash on June 1, 2012, to stockholders of record at the close of business May 9.

The company also …

DryClean Direct becomes Crisp-N-Clean

On May 1, Crisp-N-Clean, a reputable retail dry cleaners in the Chicago area, opened their first store in the north suburbs. The store located at 1015 S. Waukegan Road in Northbrook was previously DryClean Direct. Like its predecessor, Crisp-N-Clean is a green cleaner. They provide …

Fifth Annual North Shore Women’s Conference May 11

The time has come for The North Shore Women’s Conference 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 11 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort in Lincolnshire. Hosted by 23 local Chamber’s of Commerce, the event is open to the public and includes a free expo for those who want …

Best Buy to close in Deerfield

Best Buy’s Deerfield store will close permanently before May 12, according to a press release from the company. The store at 200 S. Waukegan is one of the main anchors of the Deerbrook Shopping Center at Waukegan and Deerfield roads, which has been plagued by …

Deerfield Chamber of Commerce April events

April 19, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. - Professional Women’s Networking Luncheon at Demetri’s Greek Restaurant, 660 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. Join Professional Women for thought-provoking conversation, hot topics for women in business, networking and lunch. The DBR Professional Women’s Luncheon meets monthly on the third …

Consumers invited to shred event

Fifth Third Bank is hosting a “Community Shred Event” for customers who need to destroy their confidential financial documents.

Customers can stop by a participating Fifth Third Branch to pick up a complimentary “Shred Coupon.” Limit 10 boxes with a valid coupon. Event is free …

Kimberley Waite named chair of Illinois CPA Society committee

Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt, P.C. (FR&R) has announced that Kimberley Waite will serve as chairwoman of the Illinois CPA Society’s Not-for-Profit Committee for a two-year term. The committee seeks to encourage excellence in the management of not-for-profit entities and in the performance of professional services …

Trade show offers advice on real estate

If you’re looking for a vast amount of information about real estate — everything from renovation projects to ownership legalities — you should hit the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations, aka ACTHA, Spring Conference & Trade Show on April 21 at Drury Lane, …

Two interested in Woodfire site in Deerfield

Two prospective tenants are considering opening businesses at Deerfield’s former Woodfire Chicken restaurant site. Both would like to open eating places in the now empty 52,000-square-foot building at 360 Lake Cook Road, near the heavily traveled intersection of Lake Cook and Waukegan roads. The building …

Deerfield Chamber of Commerce April events

DBR Chamber of Commerce hosts a Networkers Breakfast on April 13, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Held second Friday of the month at GCG Financial, 3000 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn. No restrictions apply to the number of businesses or leads. Includes breakfast. RSVP to the DBR …