The Naperville Post

Opal Enterprises, siding contractors in Naperville, has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the third year in a row. The company can also handle sliding door installation in Lisle and other exterior home remodeling services.

NAPERVILLE, IL — Opal Enterprises, a company that can handle sliding door installation in Lisle, window replacement in Hinsdale and other exterior home remodeling projects in the surrounding area, was recently awarded the ‘Angie’s List Super Service Award’ for the third year in a row.

The award is given to just 5% of the businesses listed on Angie’s List. To be eligible, companies like Opal Enterprises need to maintain a superior service rating from customers who have registered on the Angie’s List website. Customers can rate their experience with service providers to help others choose which company is best for their project requirements.

“We’ve been advertising on Angie’s List for three years now and we’re very excited that we’ve received their Super Service award all three years. Although advertising on Angie’s List isn’t cheap, we’ve found that it’s a valuable source of potential customers. These people might have been burned by a poor contracting experience, or maybe learned the hard way that a cheaply priced contractor might produce negative results. Now this homeowner wants to learn from their neighborhood peers about the good and the bad contractors out there. Our ideal customer is the picky, careful to attend to details type of customer! Everyone here at Opal Enterprises excels at customer service and we think it shows!” said Tara D. Opalski, Marketing Manager for Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/).

Opal Enterprises has 55 reports with Angie’s List and has an overall ‘A’ rating because 47 of those reports are an A. Although Opal Enterprises are well known as siding contractors in Naperville, the company has positive reports for window, roofing, gutters and door installations, as well as other types of exterior remodeling services. However, the company does not pamper Angie’s List customers. Every job is given the same type of excellent customer service and Opal Enterprises realizes that any customer could sign up and leave a review on Angie’s List at any time.

“Once in a while we get a customer who has never contracted for professional remodeling. These are the hardest types of customers to please because they do not yet have a basis of comparison of what a good vs. bad contracting project might entail. When we get ‘A’ reports from these customers, it’s an exhilarating feeling! As we grow as a company, we expect to get a few unhappy customers, simply based on the fact that you cannot please everyone that we encounter, but you better believe we try very hard to please each customer we earn!” said Opalski.

About Opal Enterprises: Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/) is a remodeling company that is family owned and operated with the partnership of some very enriching employees. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs for over 10 years. Located in Naperville, they are proud to serve the western suburbs of Chicago. Their niche is specific to better serve the homeowner in the needs of replacements and improvements of roofing windows, doors, gutters and house siding in Lisle. Opal Enterprises realizes that the average homeowner might remodel the exterior of their home once in a lifetime, but they do it every day! Their focus is for their customers to have a pleasant experience while they tend to the end result of energy efficient beauty.

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Naperville, IL—Design & Promote, a Naperville Internet marketing firm focused on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, donated website design and hosting for Naperville Chamber TEAM B2B’s 3^rd Annual Bags Tournament to benefit nonprofit organization KidsMatter. The tournament this year raised over $10,000, which is more than double the funds accumulated last year.

TEAM B2B is a Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce leads group that focuses on business-to-business relationships. This was their third year hosting the Bags Tournament, but this was the first year the event had its very own website.

“Since I was a sponsor at last year’s event I realized the challenges TEAM B2B was having for their registrants. I wanted to make the process smoother by building a website which linked to online registration for both sponsors and players. This was able to give them the ability to not only register for the event but they were also able to upload company logos, send email invitations and more,” said Bruce Jones, owner of Design & Promote.

The tournament was held in Naperville on Saturday, October 22^nd and KidsMatter’s Executive Director Idalynn Wenhold was present for the event.

“KidsMatter is so grateful to Design & Promote for the amazing website and registration process they created for the Team B2B Bags Tournament. The turnout was twice the size of last year and I believe a lot of that should be credited to the tournament’s website,’ said Idalynn.

Chicago SEO firm, Design & Promote is no stranger to assisting the not-for-profit world. Last year the company offered Naperville web design at a nearly fifty-percent discount to all nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area.

“After years of working in the Internet field I know how important it is for a company or organization to have a well presented and functional website. It is a great method to get your message out there and increase exposure. Creating a website for a fundraising event does just the same, and increased exposure will inevitably lead to a more successful turnout,” Jones said.

The 3^rd Annual Bags Tournament had a total of 65 bags team compete, 17 teams in the competitive bracket and 48 in the social. Some of the big winners include:

• Competitive Bracket Winners:  Team Name: Role Models- Dave Sutton & Chris Novy
• Social Brackets Winners: Team Name: PhilOlsen- Ryan Philo & Kris Olsen
• Men’s Long Toss Winner: Jim Gedvilas
• Woman’s Long Toss Winner: Cindy Rowsey

The new  Bags Tournament website donated by Design & Promote is http://www.napervilleb2bbags.com

 About Design & Promote: Design & Promote is a Chicago website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and Internet marketing firm that has years of experience developing unique eye-catching websites designed to convert visitors into leads and sales by using a combination of web design, search engine optimization and social media. For more information go to www.designandpromote.com

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NAPERVILLE, IL — Awards and Fine Gifts, a Chicago based corporate gift company that provides businesses across the country with executive gift ideas, recently commemorated its silver anniversary.

To celebrate the occasion, owner and founder John W. Robbins is drawing attention to how other businesses can help their own local communities. Robbins believes in leading by example and therefore frequently donates his time to a number of local charities. These charities include the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, the Big Brother Big Sister Program of DuPage County and Ronald McDonald’s House Charities. He is also a member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Naperville.

“Every person has some special way of contributing to their communities. I also believe that corporations should give, as we would receive, happily and optimistically, quickly and without hesitation. Through Awards and Fine Gifts, we’ve donated a number of recognition awards to nonprofit groups, helped design donor walls for Fortune 500 companies and donated fine crystal and other gifts to charities for their silent auctions. It’s something that we think is important and we’re happy to play a small role in the success of these organizations and charities,” said Robbins, owner and founder of Awards and Fine Gifts (http://www.awardsandfinegifts.com/).

Through its corporate executive gifts, Awards and Fine Gifts wants to help recognize the success of others. The company is widely known and respected throughout the industry and the local area for maintaining an immaculate reputation. Awards and Fine Gifts offers customers a number of executive gifts, including engraved crystal awards, crystal frames, engraved or imprinted pens, corporate plaques, clocks, watches and more. Many of the products can be engraved, which allows companies to provide employees with a personal token of appreciation that can be displayed and treasured for years to come.

“We believe everyone should be recognized for a job well done and think it’s incredibly important to say thank you in a tangible way. Whether our customers are looking for tokens of appreciation for their employees or their own customers, we can help them find a great looking gift that fits within their budget. In this corporate economy, many employees are doing more with fewer resources than ever before. A desk clock, crystal award or even a simple framed certificate are all great ways to say thanks for a job well done. If you’re interested in saying thank you, but aren’t quite sure how, let us help,” said Robbins.

About Awards and Fine Gifts: Awards and Fine Gifts is a Naperville, IL based corporate gift company that focuses on helping companies and organizations with executive gift ideas for 25 years. The company sells a number of corporate executive gifts, including engraved crystal awards, clocks and watches, engraved pens, corporate plaques and more. For more information regarding the company’s products, visit http://www.awardsandfinegifts.com/.

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PLAINFIELD, IL — As one of the auto repair shops in Plainfield, Last Chance Auto Repair, has always done everything possible to help customers get back on the road quickly and as inexpensively as feasible.

It seems customers have noticed. Last Chance Auto Repair Plainfield IL is celebrating its hard work with the ‘Circle of Excellence’ award from Merchant Circle. The organization hands out this recognition to businesses when they receive 10 or more compliments in at least 3 of the 12 required categories. Categories include: Uniqueness, Superb Selection, Stellar Service, Quality Work, Knowledgeable, Friendly Staff, Environmentally Friendly, Community Star, Cleanliness, Best of the Best, Best Bargains and Always on Time.

“We’re very proud of receiving this award. We will continue to work hard making sure to keep everyone as happy as can be, even in these financially more frustrating times. Many people are choosing to forgo new cars and are instead driving the one they have longer. We want to do everything we can to help extend the life of our customers’ vehicles, whether they’re 5 or 15 years old. We know the importance of routine maintenance, but we’ll never recommend something that we wouldn’t perform on our own cars. Our customers know they can trust us and we’re incredibly honored that they’ve helped us win Merchant Circle’s Circle of Excellence award,” said Corry Leracey of Last Chance Auto Repair (http://www.lastchanceautorepairs.com/).

Last Chance Auto Repair provides customers with car repair service in Naperville and the surrounding areas. The company has a reputation as a trusted auto repair shop and offers customers more than 60 years of combined experience in auto repairs. Last Chance Auto Repair focuses heavily on helping customers achieve proper fuel economy through repairs and scheduled maintenance, but it also knows that customers may need a little help from time to time. Because of this, the business is continuously introducing new cost effective service options, including warranties, different choices for less expensive parts and even financing choices for auto repairs.

“The people of Naperville, Plainfield and the surrounding areas need reliable transportation. From getting kids to school, to going to work, to even going to the grocery store, we know our customers’ lives are inconvenienced when their cars are in the shop. It’s our hope that through scheduled maintenance, we can help our customers avoid costly and lengthy repairs. We know our customers have a number of choices of where they can go for car repair service in Naperville and we’re honored time and time again when they choose us or recommend us to their friends,” said Leracey.

About Last Chance Auto Repair: Last Chance Auto Repair is one of the auto repair shops in Plainfield, IL. The business offers car repair services in Naperville, Plainfield and the surrounding areas. With more than 60 years of combined experience, customers can trust that they’re receiving the very best service and advice regarding necessary repairs and scheduled maintenance. To learn more about Last Chance Auto Repair and the services it offers, visit http://www.lastchanceautorepairs.com/.

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Opal Enterprises, a company that handles window replacement in Hinsdale and replacement doors in La Grange, announces it is offering customers a free iPad2 with any completed project over $10,000.

NAPERVILLE, IL — Opal Enterprises, a company that provides homeowners with valuable services like window replacement in Hinsdale and the surrounding areas of Chicago, announces they are providing customers with a free iPad2 with a project completion.

The free iPad2 is a 16GB, Wi-Fi model and is available to any homeowner who completes a project with Opal Enterprises. Customers must pay in full via check or credit card and the offer is not valid for homeowners who choose to finance their project through Opal Enterprises. Projects must exceed $10,000 and be completed now through December. Opal Enterprises realizes that not every customer would prefer an iPad and is instead offering a $200 discount in lieu of the tablet.

“iPads are one of the hottest technology items around and we want our customers to have an thank you gift from us that they can actually use. So many other contractors offer clients $500 off of their project. However, the homeowners we talk to don’t even realize they’re getting any money off since this is taken off their proposal before they ever pay a cent towards their project. Instead, we want our iPad2 to be a tangible thank you for choosing Opal Enterprises as their exterior remodeler!” said Tara D. Opalski, Marketing Manager for Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/).

Opal Enterprises has been serving the Chicagoland areas for more than 10 years and works as window replacement, roofing and siding contractors in Bolingbrook and the surrounding areas. The company focuses its efforts on customer service, quality products and professional installation, no matter how big or how small the project is, such as adding replacement doors in La Grange or replacing siding in Bolingbrook. The company has an A+ rating with Angie’s List and the Chicagoland BBB and has even qualified for the Angie’s List Super Service award, the highest honor the organization provides local contractors. The company has a stellar reputation with both homeowners and vendors. Customers can rest easy when they choose to work with Opal Enterprises, as the company is fully insured, licensed and accredited for the work it does.

“We’ve been focusing our efforts on helping homeowners improve their home’s appearance and energy efficiency for the last seven years and we think it shows. Our customers know that they’re getting more than just a siding contractor or roofing contractor when they work with Opal Enterprises. We’ve completed hundreds of home improvement projects around the Chicago area and we’d love to help make your dream home a reality. To see a list of completed projects and to see if your project qualifies for a free iPad2, give us a call. We’d love to show you how we can help,” said Opalski.

About Opal Enterprises: Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/) is a remodeling company that is family owned and operated with the partnership of some very enriching employees. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs for over 10 years. Located in Naperville, they are proud to serve the western suburbs of Chicago. Their niche is specific to better serve the homeowner in the needs of replacements and improvements of roofing windows, doors, gutters and house siding in Lisle. Opal Enterprises realizes that the average homeowner might remodel the exterior of their home once in a lifetime, but they do it every day! Their focus is for their customers to have a pleasant experience while they tend to the end result of energy efficient beauty.

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Opal Enterprises has been chosen as a ‘Top Remodeler’ by Remodeling Magazine. The Elmhurst siding contractors are known for home improvement services such as window replacement, siding and roofing in Downers Grove and Western Chicagoland.

Leading industry trade journal, Remodeling Magazine has chosen Naperville window replacement company, Opal Enterprises as one of the ‘Top Remodelers’ in the nation.

The Hanley Wood publication featured the Downers Grove siding experts, Opal Enterprises as one of its top picks for a remodeler in the ‘Replacement Contractor’ category in its August 2011 issue. The journal’s annual list is a collection of the country’s largest home improvement companies.

“We love reading trade publications at the Opal office and as we were going through the August issue we were shocked to find our company listed along with some of the best home improvement companies in the country. The news was a complete surprise to us and we are so excited and proud of being featured in Remodeling Magazine!” said Tara D. Opalski, Marketing Manager for Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/).

While reviewing the top replacement contractor businesses in the nation, Remodeling Magazine makes a special mention of the various challenges these businesses have to face. It says, being able to rapidly turn around a project is crucial to achieving success in the industry. Opal Enterprises faces up to this challenge by providing its customers quick and hassle-free replacement contractor services.

The company is a leading provider of home improvement services in the western Chicagoland area. The company provides quality and cost effective ‘R&R’ (Remove and Replace) services to help homeowners improve and upgrade their windows, doors, roofs, gutters or siding.

“The staff at Opal works so hard at providing quality services to make sure we are pleasing our local market. To receive recognition for our work from a national trade publication is an amazing affirmation that our customers are happy and we really couldn’t ask for more,” concluded Opalski.

At present, Opal Enterprises’ services are available to customers in the western suburbs of Chicago. However the company has long term plans to expand to a second location in order to offer its services to a larger client base. Being featured in the Remodeling Magazine is another confirmation of the company’s continued growth and is a nudge in the right direction.

The company’s website offers detailed information about its various services including photographs of previous projects. Customers can request a quote by using a simple online form on the Elmhurst siding contractors‘ website. The website also features a homeowner’s support section which includes a blog discussing various home improvement topics as well as important topics such as care and maintenance of a newly remodeled house, financing, manufacturers’ warranty and more.

About Opal Enterprises: Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/) is a remodeling company that is family owned and operated with the partnership of some very enriching employees. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs for over 10 years. Located in Naperville, they are proud to serve the western suburbs of Chicago. Their niche is specific to better serve the homeowner in the needs of replacements and improvements of roofing windows, doors, gutters and house siding in Lisle. Opal Enterprises realizes that the average homeowner might remodel the exterior of their home once in a lifetime, but they do it every day! Their focus is for their customers to have a pleasant experience while they tend to the end result of energy efficient beauty.

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Naperville Chamber of Commerce TEAM B2B, is helping a local not-for-profit organization raise funds by hosting the 3^rd Annual Bags Tournament in their honor.

TEAM B2B, a Naperville Chamber of Commerce leads group that focuses on business to business relationships, will be hosting a bags tournament in Naperville benefiting KidsMatter, a nonprofit organization that educates and encourages the communities’ youth. This is the third year in a row TEAM B2B will be hosting the event.

The tournament will be held Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at Players Indoor Sports Center in Naperville. There will be two separate bags competitions to choose from: a Competitive Doubles and a Social Doubles. Competitive Doubles has an entry fee of $100 per two person team. The prizes include $500 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. Social Doubles has an entry fee of $70 per two person team. First, second and third place winners of the Social Doubles competition will receive trophies and donated prizes.

In addition to the doubles competitions, a long toss game will also be featured. The object is to be the player who tosses the bag into the hole from the furthest distance. Participants can enter for $5 a game. The player who takes first place will receive a cash prize.

For a $25 general admission fee spectators can have a great afternoon as well as enjoy food and beer that will be served throughout the duration of the tournament. Boards will also be set up for non-competitors to play and practice. Families are welcome and kids 12 & under get in for free.

“This is our third consecutive year hosting the event and we anticipate this to be the most successful year yet. After the 2010 event we were able to donate approximately $5,000 to KidsMatter and this year our goal is $8,000 +. We are excited to see the turnout,” said Josh McBroom, Founder of the TEAM B2B Bags Tournament.

Team registration, general admission and sponsorship opportunities are available on their new website at: http://www.napervilleb2bbags.com The new event web design and hosting was graciously donated by Design & Promote, a Naperville web design firm and TEAM B2B member.

When:  Registration will begin at 12:00 pm October 22^nd, and the tournament starts at 1:00 pm.

Where: Players Indoor Sports Center located at 1740 West Quincy Avenue, Naperville, Il 60540

About the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce TEAM B2B: TEAM B2B is a dynamic group of businesses that focus on providing qualified leads to one another with a focus on business to business. In addition to supporting one another’s business, TEAM B2B Members work on creating lasting business relationships. All TEAM B2B Members are committed to providing value to their team members through creative networking, education, and helping each other succeed. To learn more about TEAM B2B visit http://bit.ly/r8sDSe

 About KidsMatter: KidsMatter equips youth and families with tools to manage the stress of everyday life through dynamic school and community programs, practical education, resources and youth recognition. They harness the power of partnership with parents, educators and an extensive network of community resources to help kids and families thrive. To learn more about KidsMatter visit http://www.kidsmatter2us.org/

To register to play visit http://www.napervilleb2bbags.com

Media Contact:

Josh McBroom

Chair-Elect, Naperville Chamber Team B2B

796 Royal St. George Dr. Ste 105

Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 369-2051

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Naperville cabinet refinishing experts, Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers has announced the launch of its Whisky Glaze Series available to customers seeking cabinet refinishing and refacing in the Naperville and greater Chicago region.

Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers, the greater Chicago and Naperville cabinet refinishing experts, have launched a brand new look for kitchen cabinets – the Whiskey Glaze series.

The Whiskey Glaze series is a new trend cabinet refinishing style offered to the company’s greater Chicago and Naperville cabinet refacing customers. Customers can choose from three refinishing styles – the Whisky Cherry, the Whisky Caramel and the Whisky Vanilla.

“We are proud to announce that we now offer one of the hottest trends in cabinet refinishing with The Whiskey Glaze Series. The rich brown tones are soothing and tranquil and are finishes that will make your home a cozy place to be,” said the owner of Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers (http://www.savewoodcabinets.com/).

The red and brown tones of the Whisky Cherry are complimented with a whisky glaze generating extra warmth. The Whisky Caramel finish combines caramel with a whisky glaze for a soft, comfortable homely look; while the Whisky Vanilla brightens any kitchen with its combination of vanilla and whiskey.

Cabinet refinishing is the smart house-holders way to create a brand new kitchen without the costs of expensive new products. Based in Plainfield, IL, Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers has been servicing a variety of clients for cabinet resurfacing in Naperville. The 25 year old company provides quality workmanship, creating finished cabinets that look as good as new.

Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers places great value on customer service and works hard to ensure minimum interruption to the use of the kitchen.  The majority of the work is done at the Save Wood facility.  With just 2-3 days of in-house work, depending on the size of the job, the professional cabinet refinishers will remove doors and refinish them at their shop.  They will then, come to the home and refinish the frames of the cabinets in addition to installing all the finished doors.  All damaged cabinets are fixed and several coats of protective clear coat are applied, leaving the cabinets looking brand new.

With the economy the way it is today, people are spending a lot more time at home. All the more reason to create a comfortable, warm environment for you and your family. A large percentage of this time is spent in the kitchen. Updating your cabinets by refinishing or refacing them is a low cost way to greatly enhance your mood and the feel of your home. Save Woods mission is to serve you with quality workmanship, great service and in the end, beautiful kitchen cabinets at an affordable price.

In addition to the Whisky Glaze series, the company offers a variety of refinishing options to choose from allowing customers to personalize their kitchens according to their personal preferences and needs.

About Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers: Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers (http://www.savewoodcabinets.com/) is a greater Chicago Naperville cabinet refinishing company offering top quality cabinet resurfacing services. The company’s mission is to provide quality workmanship combined with great customer service to create beautifully resurfaced kitchen cabinets at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.

Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers

refinishcabinets@yahoo.com

10200 S. Mandel Street

Plainfield, IL 60585

(630) 922-9714

http://www.savewoodcabinets.com/

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In business for only 10 years, Opal Enterprises announces that they have won their second consecutive annual Angie’s List Super Service Award. Opal Enterprises provides Downers Grove roofing, windows, siding and renovation services, as well as surrounding areas.

Naperville, IL — For the second consecutive year, Opal Enterprises has been given an Angie’s List Super Service Award for their outstanding service in the Naperville siding and Naperville window replacement contractor category. Less than 5% of all companies included on Angie’s list, an online customer review site, receive this honor. Angie’s List provides consumers with unbiased, quality reviews of local contractor, healthcare, and other services.

Opal Enterprises has been providing the Chicagoland and surrounding area with quality renovation services for 10 years, and is pleased to have this award to reinforce their claims to their customers that they consider customer service their top priority. The company often installs Oak Brook windows, doors, gutters, and roofs.

“Receiving this award shows our customers that there’s a reason we are staying ahead of our local competitors. We treat their homes as if they were our own, and treat our customers as we would our family members. Each job is completed with attention, efficiency, and the utmost respect and care for the property,” stated Tara Opalski, Marketing Manager at Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net.)

In addition to providing high quality remodeling services to their clients, Opal Enterprises also assists customers with green remodeling, tax credits, warranties, and giving care and maintenance advice. Their website provides testimonials and a photo gallery of past projects, or consumers can check Angie’s List for objective and completely unbiased reviews.

“While our goal is to provide excellent workmanship, to receive awards and recognition for our successes only drives us to continue along the same path. Our name is on every job we do, and we proudly stand behind our work!” concluded Opalski.

About Opal Enterprises:

Opal Enterprises is a Naperville Remodeling Company that is family owned and operated with the partnership of some very enriching employees. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs for over 10 years. Located in Naperville, they are proud to serve the western suburbs of Chicago. Their niche is specific to better serve the homeowner in the needs of replacements and improvements of windows, siding, doors, gutters and Downers Grove roofing. Opal Enterprises realizes that the average homeowner might remodel the exterior of their home once in a lifetime, but they do it every day! Their focus is for their customers to have a pleasant experience while they tend to the end result of energy efficient beauty.

If you are looking for an outstanding remodeling service and are in the Naperville area, please visit  http://www.opalenterprises.net

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KidsMatter sponsors an annual student Job Fair at Merner Field House on the North Central College campus.

KidsMatter is excited to announce they will be hosting the annual Student Job Fair on Wednesday, March 23 from 5 pm – 7:30 pm at Merner Field House on the campus of North Central College. The KidsMatter Job Fair is endorsed by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

KidsMatter’s goal is two-fold: to help our community’s youth get connected to local employment
opportunities as well as provide them with valuable skills that will prepare them for the workforce.

A wide variety of employers who hire teens and young adults for part-time employment will be participating in this year’s Fair, including Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Aurelio’s Pizza, Cookie Dough Creations, Bolingbrook Park District, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Naperville Pet Care, and Chicagoland Pool Management.

Each student who attends the Fair will receive a free Resource Booklet summarizing the opportunities available at each participating business along with their contact information. The booklet will also include a section that provides tips and tactics students can refer to in order to increase their odds of securing a job and will answer questions such as: How do I prepare for an interview” Who should I use as a reference” What qualities are employers looking for?

Special highlights include workshops and stations designed to give students an edge in the job searching process:
1) “How To Start Your Own Business,” facilitated by John Schmitt, President/CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
2) “What Not To Do In An Interview,” – including on-site mock interviews for students
3) Resume Building – You only have one chance to make a first impression!
4) Internships – opportunities in a wide variety of fields
5) Vocational Opportunities to explore!
6) Helping Parents Stress Less: facilitated by North Central College’s Wellness Center. Parents are also welcome to meet and mingle while enjoying refreshments at the KidsMatter Parent Lounge, sponsored by Whole Foods.

The KidsMatter Job Seekers Help Station will be on hand to assist students with applications and answer questions as well as recruit new employees at their own booths.

This event is free to all students. Although this Job Fair generally targets youth age 16+, there are limited opportunities for 14 and 15 year olds. Information concerning work permits will be available at the Fair.

If you are a Naperville area business looking for more employees or a student looking for a job and would like more information about this event please contact Stacy Jones, Event Director, at stacy@designandpromote.com or call 708.271.3549 or visit http://www.kidsmatter2us.org

*This event is sponsored by a grant from The DuPage Community Foundation, as well as our business partners, Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Glancer Magazine, Chicagoland Pool Management and Illinois State Representative Darlene Senger.

About KidsMatter: KidsMatter is a not-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For more information, visit  http://www.kidsmatter2us.org

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