After Hours

From left, Kim Nyren, director of community investment at North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook, and Kiki Gulsvig, executive leader of human resources, and Cassie Gomez, human resource expert for Target Glenview, surprise deserving families with a shopping cart full of wrapped holiday gifts on Dec. 18. The gifts were all personalized based on the recipients’ sizes, hobbies and interests. “We are thrilled to give back this year to families at the North Suburban YMCA,” Gulsvig said. Courtesy of North Suburban YMCA

Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce board member Stephanie Fuller from Embolden Wealth Management, Mike Hovde, Bloomingdale Township supervisor, and Sue Ryan from the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Fuller was one of three winners of the chamber’s annual raffle and donated her winnings to food pantries. The chamber is allocating proceeds from its grand raffle to support the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry, Roselle UMC Community Food Pantry and Neighborhood Food Pantries. Each pantry will receive $750. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce

Glenview Chamber of Commerce officials recently joined Rosebud-Deerfield for a ribbon cutting to mark two years of being in business. It is located at 711 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Courtesy of Glenview Chamber of Commerce

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon cutting for Emily Cummings Photography, 25 W. Jefferson, #2, Naperville. Christina Caton Kitchel, partner and senior vice president of retail and investment for Caton Commercial, and the chamber past board chairman were present. Courtesy of Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

Winners of the 2023 Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce TasteFest awards held in October at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets in Lake Barrington. Winners were, from left: Ambrosia Euro-American Patisserie for Best Dessert; Garfield’s Beverage Warehouse for Best Spirit; Wild Asparagus Catering for Best Taste; and Gianni’s Cafe for Best Entrée. More than 300 guests sampled spirits and tastes from some of the finest purveyors in the Barrington area at the TasteFest. The event, now in its 18th year, has become one of the most popular gourmet tasting events of the year. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber Commerce

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for The Diamond Studio, 1320 N. Route 59, #136, Naperville. Mike Calabrese, chamber board member and president of Calabrese Associates, P.C. welcomed the business to the chamber. Owner Sal Saleh is a third-generation jeweler and has worked closely with his grandfather to learn the business. “Trust is the most important thing with our customers,” he said. Courtesy of Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Geneva and St. Charles chambers of commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating 30 years for Skyline Tree Service and Landscaping Inc. in St. Charles. Ribbons were cut with a chainsaw in the Pottawatomie Park parking lot. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes with John Manos, John Bertakis, and Andreas Eliopoulos, owners of Brookhaven Market, other Brookhaven associates, chamber Executive Director Jon Ridler and chamber board members during a recent grand opening and ribbon cutting. The expansive produce store includes a bakery and deli selling fresh meat, seafood, and a wide variety of international groceries. Established in 2004, Brookhaven Marketplace was stocked with hard to find items unique to the neighborhoods it served. Today, Brookhaven Market has grown to four stores. Brookhaven Market is located at 450 E. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Courtesy of Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce