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Key to Success Award Winners Announced by Palatine Chamber

Awards including Business(es) of the Year, Community Volunteer /Organization of the Year, Business Leader of the Year and more.

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PACC Executive Director is pictured with Durty Nellie's Co-Owner Jimmy Dolezal. Winner of the Key to Success Business of the Year award. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with Sarah Miller, representative from Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc. the winner of the Shining Star Business of the Year award. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with the Co-Owners of Los Takitos, New Business of the Year award winners. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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Key to Success Emcee Rick Burd and PACC Executive Director are pictured with Melanie Santostefano of Vicarious Multimedia, Business Leader of the Year award winner. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with Deb Gabriel, the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award winner. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with a representative from the Palatine Jaycees, the Community Organization of the Year award winner. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with Michelle Rushing and Bobbie Desprat, co-winners of the Community Volunteer of the Year award. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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PACC Executive Director is pictured with Edward Nieman, winner of the Youth Rising Star award. (Vicarious Multimedia)
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Business Leader of the Year Melanie Santostefano and Community Volunteer of the Year Michelle Rushing are pictured. (Vicarious Multimedia)

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Key to Success awards. A holiday and awards ceremony took place on Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Grand at Twin Lakes. The event was attended by more than 100 members of the local community, representing both businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the greater Palatine area.

“The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce could not exist without volunteers and those who are taking the lead to continue to grow our business community, and the greater Palatine area,” said PACC Executive Director Steven Gaus. “Congratulations to all the winners – but also to everyone who was nominated and who donates their time or talents to strengthen our organization.”

The 2019 Key to Success Award Winners are:

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Cuisine and sweet treat tastings throughout the evening were provided by the following establishments: Cousin Subs, Tap House Grill, Los Taquitos Taco Shop, Durty Nellies, Gianni's, Gordon Food Service, Pizza Bella, Nothing Bundt Cakes Kildeer, Morkes Chocolates and The Grand at Twin Lakes (who also provided a beer and wine bar).

To learn more about the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit palatinechamber.com or call 847-359-7200.

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