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

The Seventh Python is a 2008 musical documentary film about the career, music and philosophy of pop satirist and songwriter Neil Innes, who has been known as the “seventh” member of the six-man Monty Python comedy troupe. The film, however, shows how Innes’ influence and experience goes far beyond that chapter, to include his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, The Rutles and other work. The Frozen Pictures film had its premiere at the American Cinematheque’s Mods & Rockers Film Festival at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in June 2008. The film was directed by Burt Kearns, produced by Brett Hudson and written by Kearns & Hudson. The film features Innes in performance in Los Angeles, Sussex, England and Melbourne, Australia and features Pythons John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, as well as singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons), and composer/arranger John Altman, among others. On April 12, 2009, the director and producer of The Seventh Python received the Las Vegas Film Festival’s Golden Ace Award for “superior and standout filmmaking.” Three days later, the film was chosen as the Opening Selection of the 2009 Pacific Palisades Film Festival.

“I’ve seen the movie, The Seventh Python, and it’s a must see for any Monty Python or Neal Innes fan! It’s a wonderfully funny and charming piece of film making by my good friend Brett Hudson!” says David Sinker, owner of The Comedy Shrine.”Having Mark and Brett Hudson perform together after the movie is an incredible bonus! Mark has become the music producer of choice for Ringo Starr, Aerosmith, and Ozzie Osbourne! If his one man show is anything like the You Tube videos that feature him, the music/comedy concert will be hilarious!”

This is a one night only special only so make sure you purchase your tickets today. Show information: Friday, August 14th at 8 pm at The Comedy Shrine, 22 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL (the corner of Washington & Chicago Avenue in downtown Naperville).

For more information about this event, please contact David Sinker, Owner, at info@comedyshrine.com or call 630.355.2844.

http://www.comedyshrine.com

It’s a lot greener around Naperville as the Chicago area’s first Pizza Fusion opened this week – and I‘m not just talking about the veggies and pesto available to top your pie.

The organic pizza chain, boasting some of the greenest shops in the nation, extols a motto of “Saving the Earth, one pizza at a time” and the company makes an extra effort to help ’za lovers by using organic ingredients and having gluten-free offerings and the environment gets its fair shake with everything from bamboo flooring to eco-friendly paint. Employees deliver using Toyota Prius hybrids, too.

The gourmet thin crust pies are oval in shape and toppings are all-natural, organic and inventive: New York strip steak, wild caught Maine lobster and Key West shrimp, Portobello mushrooms, artichokes, soy or goat cheese and a couple dozen more.

Order a premium specialty pizza like Pesto & Walnut, Artichoke & Red Peppers or Organic Veggie Medley, among others or go for a classic pepperoni or sausage. Even the pizza sauce is made using only 100% certified organic ingredients including tomatoes, salt, oil and herbs and dough is made with certified organic flour. Salads and sandwiches round out the menu and dessert is simple – a fresh homemade brownie or warm chocolate chips cookies.

There’s a roster of organic soft drinks, beer and wine and the Naperville location stocks Two Brothers beer, brewed in a Warrenville microbrewery.

Make an entire green day of it by shopping at Whole Foods next door or hop on one of the bicycle paths in the adjacent Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve.

Naperville Pizza Fusion
2555 W. 75th St.,
Naperville, IL.
(630) 355-9898

The City of Naperville would like to inform residents and interested parties that there are several new ways they can now receive the latest news from the city, including Twitter, Facebook and RSS feeds.

“The city is constantly seeking new ways to connect with and inform our residents,” Community Relations Manager Nadja Lalvani said. “We want to reach the broadest audience possible and that means embracing new technology such as social media platforms and Web 2.0. We encourage all residents who use these online services to sign up to receive the latest city news.”

If you are a Twitter user and prefer to receive updates about the city in the form of a “Tweet,” visit the city’s profile page at http://twitter.com/NapervilleIL and click the “Follow” button. You’ll receive updates about when the city issues the latest news and event notifications.

If you are Facebook user, become a fan of the “City of Naperville, Illinois.” You’ll find links to the latest news releases, photos of the Naperville area and more. You can access this page by visiting www.naperville.il.us/facebook.html.

Recently, the city also began offering Real Simple Syndication, or RSS, feeds for its city news, public safety news, City Council agendas and City Council minutes. Simply put, RSS allows visitors to dynamically retrieve Naperville news content from a Web site they are interested in without even visiting that site. Users can employ a third-party service known as an RSS feed reader or RSS news aggregator to compile new and updated content from RSS-enabled Web sites and display it all in one place for easy viewing. For more information on RSS feeds, or to sign up for the city’s RSS feed offerings, visit www.naperville.il.us/rssfeeds.aspx.

In addition, the city reminds residents that it offers a free, voluntary e-mail service to anyone interested in learning more about city services, activities and events. This service keeps residents informed of road closures, construction alerts and much more. You can decide what type of information you want to receive and can choose to unsubscribe at any time using a link within the e-mails. Sign up at www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx.

In January, the city also began streaming City Council meeting video online at www.naperville.il.us/granicus.html. Users can view the meeting video live or on-demand and have immediate access to agenda materials that correspond to their agenda item of interest.

“All of these communication methods help with enhancing transparency in government while demonstrating our commitment to the environment,” Lalvani said. “Using current technology not only saves taxpayer dollars but also conserves precious environmental resources.”

About Naperville:  Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill. is home to more than 140,000 people. Naperville consistently ranks as a top community in the nation to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. With ready access to a variety of transportation, housing and employment options, this booming suburb attracts thousands of new residents each year, making it one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Naperville’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options and an active civic

The Naperville Sun

Waggs n Wet Noses is excited to announce they are continuing to sit for a cause in 2009. A dollar of each pet sit is donated back to rescue and shelters to help save homeless animals.

Waggs n Wet Noses Pet Sitting Service was launched in the summer of 2008 in Naperville, IL. This pet sitting service offers daily and vacation pet sitting to Naperville area residents. What makes this company unique is that it also gives back to homeless animals. Most pet sitters will agree that they pet sit as a career because of their love of animals. Waggs n Wet Noses takes it one step further by donating a portion of each pet sit to a rescue group and shelters.

In 2009, Waggs n Wet Noses assisted in the rescue of longhaired dachshunds living at a kill shelter in Virginia, IL, PETA, and other rescue groups. This year Waggs n Wet Noses’ goal is to also donate locally to such shelters as the Naperville Humane Society and ADOPT. Shelters and animal rescues are seeing a higher numbers of pet abandonment due to the downturn of the economy. More than 4 million dogs along are euthanized in the US each year and those numbers may rise in 2009 due to the increased number of animals coming into shelters.

“Donating a portion of each pet sit is only a small gift of kindness we feel that we can do to help these organizations who work diligently to save the lives of these animals” said Stacy Jones, owner of Waggs n Wet Noses.

Waggs n Wet Noses offers daily and vacation pet sitting for Naperville area residents. They are dedicated to offering the most professional and loving care that pets will experience while their owners are away. It is a pet sitting service for the discerning pet owner.

For more information about Waggs n Wet Noses Pet Sitters or to find out about their donation program please contact Stacy Jones, 630.305.6334 or visit www.WaggsnWetNoses.com

Waggs n Wet Noses is a Naperville area pet sitting service that is dedicated to the quality and care of sitting for pets while their owners are away.

To learn more about the Naperville pet sitter service Waggs n Wet Noses give Stacy a call at 630.305.6334

New GPS Reviews and Specials

Have you lost your way? Don’t worry there’s nothing to fear, the new blog AutoNavigationGPS.com is here! A new blog was started by Bruce Jones, a Naperville IL resident and web designer to help potential navigation system consumers choose the right GPS for them.

Remember when cell phones hit the market. So many people swore they would never get a cell phone. These days it is hard to find someone without a cell phone, Well GPS systems are the next hottest item that everyone will have to have. Have you been on the road looking for a place and end up calling them to get directions because you cannot find them? GPS systems are your solution, Not only are they reliable and get you to where you need to go, they also have developed ways to track you children when they run off in a crowded area, track fish to find the best spot to anchor the boat and so much more. They are available in so many styles. I will tell you that having a GPS system will make your life much easier. Why not get something to help simplify one more thin in your complex life. Take a look at this website and learn how GPS is right for you.

AutonavigationGPS.com is designed to help the curious customer make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing a navigation system, whether online or at the local store. They provide buyers with an unbiased opinion on the best navigation systems, such as TomTom and Garmin, and also give full in-depth reviews for the more serious buyer.

Bruce Jones the Owner/Founder of Autonavigationgps.com – “We hope to provide our readers with useful information so they won’t find themselves disappointed after purchasing that first navigation system”.

Not only does Autonavigationgps.com provide the buyer with great information about navigation systems, occasionally they provide you with great information on where to get them for a discounted price too. Additionally, they manage to provide great information about navigation systems in general, whether on foot, walking, or sailing!

Autonavigationgps.com hopes to become your #1 source for GPS news, reviews, and information. They also hope to be able to save you some cash by providing you with exclusive knowledge on where to get great navigation systems at a discount and helping you make an educated decision on which ones are worth purchasing, and which ones are not.

About Auto Navigation GPS Reviews:

Founded on the basis that consumers needed an honest resource when checking on what’s the best GPS navigation system and a place to collect information on GPS special deals.

Auto Navigation GPS Reviews
http://www.AutoNavigationGps.com
Meadow Green Drive,
Naperville IL  60565
Info@autonavigationgps.com
630-330-2780

Concert to aid Naperville Animal Shelter

The Naperville Municipal Band will kick off its indoor concert season with a performance that will benefit Naperville-based Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.

The free concert is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the auditorium at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville. The band is under the direction of conductor Ron Keller and assistant conductor Rene Rosas.

Audience members are encouraged to bring donated items to benefit ADOPT, including dog food, cat food and kitty litter. Also, ADOPT representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the Naperville facility, which has found homes for more than 20,000 pets since its opening in 1989.

The concert program will include the “Knights of Columbus March,”; Rossini’s “Italian in Algiers Overture”; highlights from “The Sting,” remembering Paul Newman; selections from “Cats”; Sousa’s “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March”; “Carnival of the Animals” by C. Saint Saens; “The Whistler and His Dog” by Arthur Pryor; scenes from “The Louvre” by Norman Dello Joio; “Corsican Litany” by Vaclav Nelhybel; and “Alhambra Grotto March” by Karl L. King.

ADOPT is a nonprofit humane organization located at 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville.

ADOPT seeks donations of:

• Good quality moist and dry dog and cat food
• Comforters (not batting filled or with zippers), blankets, quilts, flat sheets and big soft towels
• Small and large ceramic bowls (no plastic bowls)
• 16-ounce ceramic water dishes for cats
• Medium to large Nylabones
• Dental chews
• Nylarings
• Knobby plaque attackers
• Squeaky latex (sturdy) toys
• Squeaky (sturdy) plush toys

For More Info: www.napervilleband.org or www.adoptpetshelter.org for details.

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, KidsMatter, together with Mayor Pradel and the Naperville City Council, will honor 15 teens for their significant, hands-on and ongoing community service efforts during the 2008 Naperville Youth Service Awards.  This annual community program will take place from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the City Municipal Center, 400 South Eagle Street.

Since 1993, the City of Naperville has presented the Naperville Youth Service Award to recognize and honor outstanding volunteer efforts by local Naperville area students and to encourage all youth to get involved in community service.

Nominations for this year’s awards came from 15 local organizations and agencies that specifically provide young people with opportunities to volunteer their time and energy.  The volunteer opportunities give teens a sense of purpose, provide them with valuable hands-on experiences they can build on into adulthood, and ignite the volunteer spirit that has helped make Naperville the thriving community it is today.

The award ceremony will be held in Council Chambers with the Mayor and members of Council honoring each individual student as well as recognizing their nominating organization.  Each student will receive the Naperville Youth Service Award Pin, a framed certificate and a custom frame into which they will be able to place a photo of themselves receiving their award from the Mayor and City Council.

During the event there will be a musical performance by The Young Naperville Singers and a post-award reception compliments of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria.

“The Mayor, City Council and KidsMatter are proud to honor these 15 students who have given their time, energy and heart to make a positive difference in the lives of other people and to make Naperville a better place in which to live” said IdaLynn Wenhold, Executive Director of KidsMatter.

For more information about this event, please contact IdaLynn Wenhold, KidsMatter Executive Director, kidsmatter@wideopenwest.com or 630-404-4589.  For more information on KidsMatter please visit www.KidsMatter2us.org.

The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.

The Comedy Shrine, located in downtown Naperville, IL,  recently launched their new online improvisational website at ComedyShrine.com. They feature improv at it’s best! “I’ve been here twice and each time ended up with a sore stomach the next morning from laughing so much the night before” says one review.  The interactive experience between the audience and actors will leave you craving more!

The Main Show features top notch actors performing short form improv. Shows are completely improvised and feature audience interaction, ensuring that each show is completely original.

The Comedy Shrine features veterans of Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz and more. Classes are also offered for acting, improvisational acting and comedy writing.

They also offer classes to train new comedians young and old alike in the improvisational method of comedy.

Treat your employees to a holiday party at Comedy Shrine this season.  Exclusive theater rentals are available for your party.  What better way to show your appreciation that a night of fun filled laughter, good food and drinks.

The Comedy Shrine

22 E. Chicago Avenue

(Southeast corner of Chicago and Washington)

In beautiful downtown Naperville Illinois

For more information contact them at

info@comedyshrine.com

ComedyShrine.com

630-355-2844