Guilt-free gifts presented in Deerfield
October 30, 2012 by Mark
This year’s Fair Trade Gift Boutique will take place at the Christ United Methodist Church, with all items to be sold at the boutique handcrafted by women in developing countries, who receive 100% of the proceeds from sales.
There will be an eclectic mix of items for sale including, jewelry, clothing, accessories, ornaments, and home decor. Those visiting will be sure to find the perfect gift for a friend or family member. They will definitely know that the items they do buy are unique and that their loved one will not have one already. It is also a great way to support those people in less prosperous countries to be able to generate money for their efforts.
Organizers of the event in Deerfield are no doubt looking into such services as flyer printing to get the word out to the community. Flyers are reasonably inexpensive and are a very effective form of advertising. They can be distributed in a number of ways, such as mail delivery, door-to-door delivery, handed out on the street, or distributed to various public buildings – making them ideal for use in preparation of events like this.
The fair trade movement works towards making sure that the manufacturers of product or handicraft receive a fair wage for their work. It is intended to help improve the lives of those in developing countries by giving them a way to make money, often from home.
The sale will be held on November 10-11 and admission is free. For more information, call 847-945-3040.
Deerfield expo offers a healthy option
September 28, 2012 by James
The free-to-attend 9th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo will take place at the Sachs Recreation Center and is being presented by the DBR Chamber of Commerce.
The expo will [Read more]
Golf day offers perfect opportunity for dining and networking
August 20, 2012 by Mark
The deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is holding its 49th annual golf outing at Deerfield Golf Club, with fees going at $115 for an individual or $650 for a foursome. Guests can [Read more]
Seminar to spread the word
July 24, 2012 by James
The Career Resource Center is presenting the seminar ‘Expand your Connections’ on August 7 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission is free.
The seminar will be presented by [Read more]
Enjoy Deerfield Family Days
June 25, 2012 by James
The 49th annual deerfield Family Days is to be held at Brickyards Park on July 3 and at Jewett Park on July 4. Admission is free and there will be something to appeal to everyone in the family.
The celebrations at [Read more]
Enjoy a day at the races
May 20, 2012 by Mark
The Keystone Foundation are presenting “A Day at the Races,” their annual luncheon and auction, at the Arlington Park Racecourse on June 9 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Tickets are $150 or $125 for those aged 20 and under. All proceeds go to [Read more]
Network With Women From All Over the North Shore
April 26, 2012 by Sarah
The 5th annual North Shore Women’s Conference will take place at the Marriott Lincolnshire on May 11th from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Admission is free. The conference is a presentation of 23 area Chambers of Commerce including the DBR Chamber of Commerce. [Read more]
Economic woes force long-time Deerfield restaurant to close
March 2, 2012 by James
A popular Deerfield eatery will serve its last meal Sunday, March 4. The day will also mark the end of a longstanding dream of the restaurants owners. According to [Read more]
Local attorney disbarred after pleading guilty to Ponzi scheme
February 7, 2012 by James
A buffalo Grove attorney who used addresses in deerfield and arlington Heights is prohibited from practicing law in Illinois. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission revoked Roy D. Kessel’s law license in January after learning that he duped almost 100 clients out of $1.9 million in a “Ponzi scheme.” [Read more]
Walgreens plans to recoup losses from Express Scripts breakup
January 5, 2012 by Sarah
deerfield-based Walgreen Co. is busy making adjustments as it reacts to the termination of its partnership with the Express Scripts pharmacy network. Walgreens anticipates lower net sales, cash flow and profit for the rest of the fiscal year from losses related to the split. [Read more]
