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Lake Forest Chamber Of Commerce

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Chamber of Commerce to Host Affordable Care Act Presentation

This month's Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature a presentation on the Affordable Care Act and how employers can effectively brace for change in 2014.

The information below comes from the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce. This month's Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature a presentation on the Affordable Care Act and how employers can effectively brace for change in 2014. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 15 from 11:30 to 1 pm, at the Lake Forest Club in LakeForest.  The public is welcome. Laura Minzer, Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Council, will cover the act's impact on employers of all sizes and how they can prepare for the coming changes less than a year from now, including how the law defines employer size, employer coverage requirements, affordability of coverage and the new penalty treatments.  The session …

Monday, January 28, 2013

Sharpen Your Networking Skills at the Career Resource Center's Free Seminar Wednesday

Residents looking for employment are invited to learn how networking can be the key to landing that next job.

The Career Resource Center in Lake Forest will host a free brown bag lunch seminar on the topic of networking from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road. Here’s an opportunity to expand your network and gather information on potential employers. You never know whom you might meet that has a great idea or connection to share. Bring your energy, along with resumes, handbills, business cards and your lunch! The key to a successful job campaign is knowing how to connect with and engage others in gathering information to further your job search. Making these connections can also help you tap the illusive “hidden job market”. For more information, contact Kelly Clark (847) 295-5626 or send an email.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Five Reasons to Stay Local This Holiday Weekend

Skip the traditional Black Friday this year to enjoy some community fun and support local businesses.

This weekend, take a step out of the crowds of en masse Black Friday shoppers at chain stores and into the light of new holiday beginnings - by staying within the city limits of Lake Forest for all of your holiday fun this weekend. Here's the top five reasons why! 1.  There’s more fun to be had than dealing with the crowds. “Traditionally, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off the Holiday season. It’s a time for residents to welcome home family and friends for the Holidays and to socialize,” said Shelley Walker, Special Events coordinator for the City of Lake Forest. This Friday, Lake Forest’s 29th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony on Western Avenue begins at 3 p.m. with a live ice sculpting performance by Art Below Zero.  “Master Carver…

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Obituary: Maurice "Ray" Rhinard Haase, Former Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce President

Haase was also very active in the United Way of the North Shore and the Wilmette Park District.

Maurice "Ray" Rhinard Haase, known as "Poppy" and "Pi" to his grandchildren, was born on October 3, 1938 to Leah (Wilson) and Rhinard Haase. He died on November 9, 2012. Ray is survived by his wife of 48 years, Katherine (O'Meara) Haase; his three children, David Haase, Lynn (Robert) Sides, Erin (Robert) Budington; seven grandchildren, Adelaide, Logan, Daniel, Dylan, Joseph, Carly and Charlotte; and his brother, Ronald Haase. Ray graduated from Greshem High School in Portland, Oregon in 1958, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of his school newspaper. He received a scholarship to the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and graduated in 1961. After Northwestern, Ray began a career in insurance at Old Equity Insurance …

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