Skip to content

Chamber News

2022 Independence Day Recap

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | July 7, 2022

The 2022 Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade occurred on July 3rd, 2022, along Dole Avenue. Below, find the recipients of Showstopper, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Best Musical Act, as well as a photo gallery of the parade. SHOWSTOPPER Midwest Renegades 1ST PLACE Immanuel Lutheran Church 2ND PLACE Cerebral Neuropathy Counseling and Consulting…

38th Annual Golf Classic Recap

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | June 30, 2022

The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its 38th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 27th, 2022, at the Crystal Lake Country Club. The Most Honest Team went to Erin McElroy and Scott LeRette. 2nd Place was awarded to Josh Mummery, Steven Cunningham, Marko Krpan, and Chad Sullivan. 1st Place was awarded to Joe Affrunti,…

Community Events | Kathryn Martens Named Grand Marshal for 2022 Independence Day Parade

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | June 17, 2022

Kathryn Martens, recently retired Crystal Lake Public Library Director of 32 years, has been named the Grand Marshal for the 2022 Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade. “I’ve always had a love for the public library,” Martens said. “I lived a couple blocks away from the Barrington library, and I was one of those neighborhood kids…

afterfive networking mixers | Noon Exchange Referral Session

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | June 8, 2022

TUESDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2022 The Noon Exchange Referral Session, a Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce networking/referral group, held a mixer on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce building. The mixer aimed to recruit members to the group. The mixer featured Crystal Lake Social, Grill Masters Catering, and a DJ. If…

Ribbon Cuttings | CrossRoads Consultants – Thrivent Financial

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | June 2, 2022

Pictured: Vicki Klanang, Leah Jackson, Matt Bruning, Jessical Meulendyke, Janelle Byk, Stacy Brown, Amy Green, Kim Hillebrand, Pierre Garcia, Ernie Aranda, Tristan Sordelet, and Kris Parkin WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for CrossRoads Consultants – Thrivent Financial on Wednesday, June 1st at their Crystal Lake location,…

Annual Dinner Recap + Photos

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | May 26, 2022

THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 2022 The 2022 Annual Awards Dinner was held at The Dole on Thursday, May 19, 2022 with 132 in attendance. Our evening was filled with a Keynote Address by James Haisler from the Heartland Realtor Organization, a check presentation made by the Chamber Foundation to the Chamber, and many award presentations honoring…

Ribbon Cuttings | Professional Wealth Advisors

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | May 20, 2022

Pictured: Peter Wilmot, Steve Potts, Ann Mariani Issel, Davis Johnston, Kristen Gordon, Eva Olszewski, Andrew Carmen, Tiana Radi, Leah Jackson, Ernie Arandam Andrea Bennett, Mike Wheeland, Titus Mielke, Kristin Parkin, and Wendy Pratola The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated Professional Wealth Advisors’ new Crystal Lake location (located at 338 Memorial Drive, Suite 200 &…

Blue Star Banner Program | City Honors Late Sargent McLeod and Family

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | May 3, 2022

The Gold Star Family of Sgt. Jason McLeod opened the May 3rd City Council meeting at City Hall. Sgt. McLeod gave his life for his country on November 23, 2009 at the age of 22.  He left behind his wife Aimee and his 16 month old daughter, Joycelyn, his parents Greg McLeod, mother Barb McLeod…

Ribbon Cuttings | Huntington National Bank

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | May 2, 2022

Pictured: Wendy Pratola, Rob Jones, Jodi Simons, Ernie Aranda, and Kris Parkin Huntington National Bank celebrated joining the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 29th, 2022. Huntington Bank is the top SBA lender in the country! They also offer personal and business financial planning, mortgages, business banking, and personal…

Ribbon Cuttings | Chick-Fil-A

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | April 28, 2022

Pictured: Ernie Aranda, Michael Caccavallo, Kris Parkin, Wendy Pratola, Nancy Ramos, Cathy Moran, Lynn Caccavallo, Joe Turner, Brad Heldt, Jean Clement, Michelle Wilson, Mike Hillegonds, Victoria Cook, and Roger Deutscher On Thursday, April 28th, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce (joined by the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce) held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Chick-Fil-A…

The Olive Tap Announces Sale of Business

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | April 28, 2022

A NEW CHAPTER IS ON THE HORIZON A message from Brett and Kristie Rainwater, Owners of The Olive Tap: It is with much excitement and also sadness that we announce The Olive Tap is officially looking for its next owners!  Our family is relocating to Florida for the next chapter of our lives. The Olive…

Golf Classic | Crystal Lake Chamber Announces 38th Annual Golf Classic

By nkubiak@clchamber.com | April 17, 2022

The Crystal Lake Chamber is proud to announce its 38th Annual Golf Classic, to be held at Crystal Lake Country Club on Monday, June 27, 2022. Enjoy a fun day of golf with Chamber members and local business leaders at the 38th Annual Golf Classic hosted by the Crystal Lake Country Club. The outing will…

Scroll To Top