Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Swears In New Officers and Directors

The Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party meeting was a huge success with over 120 leaders from the local business community along with representatives from government and civic organizations in attendance. As part of the tradition, the new board for next year was sworn in at the event. Donations will be made to both the Niles and Maine Township Food Pantries from the Chamber with the proceeds from the evening’s fund raising.

The 2016 Officers and Board of Directors are as follows:

Mark Albers (President) - The Mark Albers Company

Mike Simkins (Vice President) - Simkins Funeral Home

Jeannine Como (Treasurer & Immediate Past President) - Dr. Robert Antman DDS

Debbie Manno (Secretary) - MB Financial Bank

Rich Block (Director) - Creative Promotional Products

Cindy Kopczyk (Director) - Inland Bank

Nick Marino (Director) - Century 21 Marino Real Estate

Newly elected President Mark Albers outlined his goals for the 90th Anniversary Year of the Morton Grove Chamber after the ceremony, which was part of the Annual Holiday Party Meeting held on December 3, 2015, held at the American Legion Post #134 on Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Mark Albers said that he would like to see the MGCCI establish a closer relationship with the residents of Morton Grove. He stated “Building a stronger connection with our residents will only enhance the Chamber’s ability to foster commerce throughout our community.”

President Albers went on to outline his goals for the new year as follows:

1. To re-establish the Chamber Expo that was a success in introducing local business to residents

2. Bring back an annual recognition of outstanding individuals and businesses

3. Revive other Morton Grove traditions like “Santa Coming to Town”

In closing, Mr. Albers said “Having positive, distinctive activities in a community help to make positive things happen in that community.”

Founded in 1926, the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry is dedicated to promoting and advocating for the local business community to ensure the continued economic, cultural and civic well-being of Morton Grove. We are a vehicle for business to work collectively to build their business and enhance the economic make-up of the community. We inform businesses and advocate on their behalf about local, state and federal issues.

For more about the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.mgcci.org, LinkedIn page at “Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry” along with their YouTube channel and Facebook page at “Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce”. Please contact the MGCCI for more information at 847-965-0330 or by email at Director@mgcci.org