After Hours

The Schaumburg Business Association helped business owner Cecilia Torres cut the ribbon on Christopher Anthony Salon at 601 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 100 in Schaumburg. Thank you to all who joined us including, Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison, Matt Frank with the Village of Schaumburg, SBA Board Members Patrick Panayotov and Scott Felgenhauer, alongside SBA Ambassador Brandon Cork.

On November 18, Mayor David Pileski and village officials celebrated the opening of Pawsh Pet Spa. Owner Jen Crowley has been making pets beautiful since 2004. Crowley is an award-winning competitive groomer and enjoys showing her miniature poodle, Marshall, in conformation. She grew up in Roselle and is enjoying raising her son here as well. The village is excited to welcome her new brick-and-mortar store located in the heart of Roselle.

On November 17, Roselle Mayor David Pileski and the village board celebrated the opening of the new Lakeshore Financial Group office led by managing director Kena Contractor. Contractor will be building her own team at her Roselle location as well as focusing on personal production. Originally from India, Contractor moved to the Chicago area in 2001. The village of Roselle is excited to welcome Kena to the community.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for RJA Design, 415 W. State St., Geneva on Dec. 8, celebrating their grand reopening. The ribbon was cut by owner, Richard Abrahamson surrounded by employees, friends, chamber staff, board members and ambassadors. More information on this business, visit https://www.rja-design.com/.

Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce welcomed eggceptional breakfast & lunch café to town Dec. 6. Owner Andy Ahmeti celebrated with chamber members, staff and family. Ahmeti owns several other cafes and is working on opening more in 2023. This quaint café is located at 369 W. Army Trail Road., Bloomingdale. Pictured left to right: Front Row: Amanda Faber, Sensational Skincare by Mandy/Rodan & Fields; Maureen Juhas, state Reprentative Seth Lewis' office; Mellie Ahmeti, wife of Andy Ahmeti; Andy Ahmeti, owner of eggceptional café; Andreia Golder, Annie Occasion for Any Occasion; Jane Michelotti, retired village clerk. Back Row: Bob Reagan, Bloomingdale Lion's Club; Branka Poplonski, Century 21 Affiliated; Susan DiMeo Sargent - Pan American Bank & Trust; Mike Davison, Platt Hill Nursery; Annie Kasak, Annie Occasion for Any Occasion; Chris Karountzos, ANYWAY'S American Grill & Pub; Nate Olson, HOTWORX.