We are a group of business professionals in Kane, DeKalb and the surrounding communities with a shared vision and goal of building our businesses.
Attainment of this goal is based upon the principle of providing the highest level of customer service to our clientele, and by adding value to every client and individual with whom we come into contact. We strive to achieve our individual business goals by becoming a unified sales force of trusted networking advisors for one another in our marketplaces.
For more information, contact Carrie Ottum at 815.739.1275
Membership
There is an application that needs to be filled out and then membership will be voted on by the current members. At anytime the members feel that another member is no longer benefiting, supporting, or representing the group per our mission statement and goals, the other members reserve the right to vote on the individual’s membership. If membership is terminated, fees will be prorated and refunded immediately.
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Dues: $120 yearly
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Term: The term is from 01/01-12/31. Any member who joins any time during the term will be prorated for the year.
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Meetings: Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1:00pm at Johnny's Charhouse in Sycamore.
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Exclusivity: There will only be one member per profession allowed in the group at a time.
- Absences: To maintain a strong and informed group, it is important that all members attend on a regular basis. Two unexcused absences within a six month period are allowed.
Membership Documents
- Membership Policies and Procedures (PDF)
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Meeting Agenda (PDF)
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Membership Application (PDF)
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Member
Snap Shot Form (PDF)
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Officers
- President: Carrie Ottum
- Vice President: Mike Balcom-Vetillo
- Treasurer: Jill Tritt
- Secretary: Marcia Thompson
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Members
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Mike Slavens, Milex
Email + Website
Phone: 815.899.2299
Address: 1565 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: We are a full service auto & transmission repair center with a full line of car & truck accessories. AAA certified repair center, Napa auto care center with ASE certified tech.
Chris Thodos, Home Town Lawn & Landscaping
Phone: 815.757.9228
Address: 923 Meadow Ln., Sycamore, IL 60178
Carrie Ottum, Signature Real Estate Professionals
Email + Website
Phone: 815.739.1275 / Office: 815.754.5050 / Fax: 815.754.0005
Address: 820 S 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115 / 528 S. Batavia Ave., Ste. D, Batavia, IL 60510
Info: Being a Multi Million Dollar Real Estate Professional for the past nine years, I pride myself on being a loyal, honest and hard working Broker for each and everyone of my clients from the beginning to the end of each transaction. I promise guidance through the whole process making every buyer or seller a client for life and not just the transaction. Providing services in the Dekalb, Fox Valley and the surrounding communities and specializing in Single Family, Multi Family, Investment Properties, Property Management, and First Time Homebuyers, I have experience and knowledge in various market places and will work faithfully to meet the needs of each and every client. "Quality Service Is Our Signature"
Patrick Boyce, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Email + Website
Phone: 630.717.4871
Address: 115 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563
Info: Taxes: indvidual income, home owner credit amendments, business, not-for-profit, estate and gift taxes; tax dispute assistance; any and all communication with the IRS.
Donna E. Westergren, Fox Title Co.
Phone: 815.899.3333 / Fax: 815.899-3865
Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 6, Sycamore, IL 60178
Attorney
Mary Petruchius, Attorney at Law: The Law Office of Mary F. Petruchius
Email + Website
Phone: 815.991.2095 / Fax: 815.991.2097
Address: 313 East State, Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: The Law Office of Mary F. Petruchius is a general practice firm, concentrating in: Criminal Defense; DUI and Traffic Defense; Family, Juvenile, & Mental Health Law; Real Estate; Adoptions; and Mediation and provides representation to clients in most of the counties in Northern Illinois, including many of the Chicagoland western suburbs.
Jill M. Tritt, Attorney, Foster Buick Law Group LLC
Email + Website
Phone: 815.758.6616
Address: 2040 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, IL 60178
Info:Estate Planning and Administration including asset analysis, Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Property, Wills, Living Trusts, irrevocable trusts, assets transfers, business formation, business succession, Buy-Sell Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, decedent probate administration, trust administration, Guardianships for minors and disabled persons, Special Needs Trusts, and related tasks.
Dana Baars, Dana's Day Spa - Skin Care, Body Care & Nail Care
Email + Website
Business: 815.739.0446 / Cell: 815.739.0446
Address: 127 S. Sacramento St. Suites 1 & 9 , Sycamore, IL 60115
(located inside salon suites of Sycamore, next to Tommy O's Restaurant)
Info: Dana's Day Spa is conveniently located in the quaint town of Sycamore, IL. They offer you a wide array of services for your total and ‘every day’ well-being, rejuvenation and relaxation in a private and serene environment. Their services are completely customized and tailored to your individual needs. They stress the importance of maintaining wellness and caring for ourselves and provide the highest quality services, products and personalized attention you deserve.
Teresa Zulas, Partylite Gifts, Independent CNS
Email + Website
Phone: 815.793.2172
Address: 1351 Chestnut St, Unit 2, Dekalb, IL 60115
Info: Partylite offers candles, candle accessories, spa items and TSG gourmet food items.
Dr. Jayne A. Braden, Braden Counseling Center
Email + Website
Business: 815.787.9000 / Cell: 815.739.9246
Address: 2580 DeKalb Ave., Suite C Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: Mental health counseling for children aged 12 through adult, with individual, relationship and family formats. Full spectrum substance abuse and DUI services, including license reinstatement services. Psychological evaluations for substance abuse, anger, general or specific psychological issues, as well as court evaluations related to fitness to stand trial, insanity, child custody, and others. We also complete pre-employment psychological evaluations for local public safety agencies.
Debbie Heiman, Everything Floral, LLC
Website
Phone: 847.844.3344 (West Dundee) / 815.784.2344 (Genoa)
Address: 122 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118 / 113 W. Main Street, Genoa, IL 60135
Alysa Radtke, Reiki Master/Practitioner/Teacher and CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
Email + Website
Phone: 847.812.1524
Address: 130 N. Fair Street, 2nd Floor, Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light touch approach that releases tensions deep in the central nervous system so that every other system in the body can relax and self-correct. It helps you naturally free yourself of pain, stress and discomfort.
Chris Brundies, Advanced Family Eye Care, Optician/Owner
Email + Website
Phone: 815.899.2020
Address: 920B W. Prarie Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: Advanced Family Eyecare Center is clearly your best option in eye care because they are committed to your vision’s health through all the stages of your life. Their promise to you includes up-to-the-minute technology, innovative materials, and the newest advanced-function styles. Their goal is to help you improve the way you see yourself, and the world around you, by providing comprehensive eye exams, distinctive eyewear, contact lenses, and sunglasses. They carry the latest in lens and frame technologies to accommodate your personal lifestyle. They strive for excellence by putting you first - their job isn't done until you are completely satisfied.
Keela Williams, Dolce Vita Salon, Director of Operations
Website
Phone: 815.756.1414
Address: 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178
Info: Dolce Vita is a full service salon for the whole family, whose goal is to provide a relaxing, stress free and calm environment. This salon offers an amazing team of Aveda trained stylists and a friendly atmosphere that changes a haircut into a special social connection. A consultation includes specific needs, lifestyle, hair type, condition and what most benefits your face shape. All cuts include a blow dry style.
Jean Symonds & Cassandra Roach, Furst Staffing
Email Jean + Email Cassandra + Website
Office: 815.756.6700 / Fax: 815.756.9470
Address: 3218 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Info: FurstStaffing provides comprehensive staffing solutions for industrial, administrative and office support, technical and professional positions. Furst offers temporary, Furst-to-hire and direct placement services, as well as exclusive on-site programs. All services are customized to fit clients' needs, saving money and time while improving efficiency. FurstStaffing serves clients thoughout Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and the Chicago land area. We Listen. We understand. And we can help.
Marcia Thompson, Graphic Matters
Phone: 815.756.7599
Info: Business Cards, Brochures, Logos, Posters & More!
Mike Balcom-Vetillo, Balcom-Vetillo Design, Inc.
Email + Website
Phone: 815.756.3216 / Fax: 815.756.3317 / Cell: 815.503.1680
Address: 529 East Locust, DeKalb, IL 60115
Info: We focus on businesses that require thoughtful design, rely on all aspects of marketing communications to build their consistent brand image, and who understand the value of experience. We have developed a strong reputation for quality and innovation with our extensive list of marketing-focused customers. We are positioned as the preferred supplier to many of DeKalb’s most recognizable institutions as well to multinational companies outside of DeKalb. You’ll work with an understanding, insightful team that combines award-winning design with innovative conceptualization.
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Community
We feel that it is important to the success of a professional to be connected with the community they do business in. Our goal is to have community involvement by supporting it and inviting other community members to educate our members on the services they provide.