2010-03-26 Small Busuiness Expo

Kendall County Dem Women Small Business Expo Friday, March 26th

The KCDW hosted a small business event to promote shopping locally at independent businesses on Friday evening, March 26th, at the Lakewood Creek Clubhouse, in Montgomery. There was a big turn-out for the event, which was free, and featured complimentary wine and cheese. Participating businesses included a wide range of products and services, with something of interest for everyone. Free samples and door prizes were offered, including a beautiful floral centerpiece from Water Lily Floral, and free samples from Avon lady Lynn Lohman. There were gift certificates from Shaklee Rep. Lori Haff-DeLancy, Compassionate Family Store shopkeeper Brandy Carrelli, and Art Unlimited owners Doris Turano and Laura Majewski. A gourmet gift bag was donated from Tastefully Simple Rep. Kim Hannigan, a gift certificate and free vegetable plants were offered from Nancy Patush of Floribunda Gardens, and a "A Match Made In High School" t-shirt was provided by author Kristin Walker (who also autographed books for guests). The fun crowd did a little shopping and mingled with like-minded Democrats while enjoying food, drink, and good company. These events are informal, fun, and friendly!

Among the guests were Leslie Juby (candidate for State Senate 25th District), Robyn Sutcliff (candidate Kendall County Board District 1, Yorkville Alderman, and Treasurer of the Kendall County Democrats), Brian Amoah (candidate for Kendall County Board District 2), Chuck Sutcliff (Chairman, Kendall County Democrats), Chrisi Vineyard (President, Kendall County Democratic Women), Jennifer Laesch (14^th Congressional District Democratic State Central Committeewoman), Matt Snodgrass (Political Director, Bill Foster for Congress), Jennifer Barconi (candidate for State Rep. 49th District), and Chris Faber (Trustee, Village of North Aurora).

Business websites are listed below - please scroll down and check out all the wonderfull local businesses!

Amber's Blankets

Shaklee

Tastefully Simple

"A Match Made in High School" by Kristin Walker

Venus Glass Studio

Floribunda Gardens

Imagine on Main

Art Unlimited

Apocalypse Cow

Avon

Water Lily Floral

Matt Snodgrass (Political Director, Bill Foster for Congress), Chuck Sutcliff (Chairman, Kendall County Democrats), Chrisi Vineyard (President, Kendall County Democratic Women)

L to R Jennifer Barconi (candidate for State Rep. 49th District), Chuck Sutcliff (Chairman, Kendall County Democrats), Robyn Sutcliff (candidate Kendall County Board District 1, Yorkville Alderman, Kendall County Democrats Treasurer), Leslie Juby (candidate for State Senate 25th District), Chrisi Vineyard (President, Kendall County Democratic Women), Matt Snodgrass (Political Director, Bill Foster for Congress), Brian Amoah (candidate for Kendall County Board District 2), Chris Faber (Trustee, Village of North Aurora)

Visit local business websites:

For links to the participating business’ websites visit www.KendallCountyDemocraticWomen.ORG. To view event photos visit the News & Photos page. For more information about the Kendall County Democratic Women, or to suggest a business at which they can host an event, email KCDW President Chrisi Vineyard at kendalldemwomen@kendalldemnet.com.

Amber's Blankets
Custom sports, logo, & theme acrylic blankets.
Annie's Om Towne Fitness (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=profile&id=100000175596774#!/pages/Aurora-IL/Annies-Om-Towne-Fitness/172184613672?ref=ts)
Annie Craig's Om Towne Fitness specializes in Yoga, Pilates and Hip-Tease instruction.
Apocalypse Cow (www.callthecow.com)
Recording studio and music composition. Sound for your vision.
Art Unlimited (artunlimitedllc@sbcglobal.net)
Bringing the World of Art into your Home and Office. Offering Custom Framing, Memories, and also launching a new line of custom window treatments off the Design side of the Company. We have fantastic products and specials not to be missed.
Avon (www.avon.com)
Cosmetics, Jewelry, Clothing, Perfume and much more. Enter my phone number 630-801-7644 at checkout.
Barefoot Books (www.mybarefootbooks.com/DebbieYelensky)
"Read , Inspire and Dream"
Bruce Zentmyer Heating and Air Conditioning (630-306-9453)
Compassionate Family Store (www.cafepress.com/compassionfam)
Welcome to a store all about family, compassion, and peace! We are very passionate and progressive about our homeschooling and our veganism. We are liberal and open-minded. We love homebrewing, sci-fi, nerdiness, conservation, and travel (to places like Colorado, Indy, Madison, Europe, Florida, and the Midwest). We also enjoy nature photography. We're family-friendly and ANTI-CANCER.

Discover Your Hometown (www.discoveryourhometown.com)

eVolve Bodyworks (www.eVolve-bodyworks.com)

Floribunda Gardens (www.floribundagardens.com)
Great pride is taken in the fact that (almost) all of the plants are grown here - with lots of love and attention and never any chemicals. We offer top quality plants at fair prices. We believe that gardening should be fun and enjoyable and that the experience begins with shopping for the plants. This is the reasoning behind events like Planting Parties.
Imagine on Main (www.imagineonmain.com)
The latest addition to Downtown Oswego's quaint collection of shops. You will find an eclectic mix of unique home and personal decor items that are also perfect for gift-giving. Featured are works by Artisans specializing in jewelry, glass, pottery, wood, photography, watercolor, pastel, oil, and mixed media. The variety is a pleasant shopping experience of invitingly affordable prices on these unique pieces.
Kristin Walker, author (www.kristin-walker.com)

A MATCH MADE IN HIGH SCHOOL – A young adult novel by local author Kristin Walker available now from Razorbill/Penguin Group. When a mandatory high school course forces Fiona Sheehan to “try the knot” with super-jock Todd Harding, a series of hilarious pranks, fights, misunderstandings, and reconciliations ensue in an almost Shakespearean comedy of errors about mistaken first impressions, convoluted coupling, and hidden crushes. “Debut author Walker breathes fresh life into a familiar theme, with an entertaining journey for a sassy heroine with heart.” – Publishers Weekly
Outdoor Living by Design (www.OutdoorLivingByDesign.biz)
Thoughtful & Beautiful Landscape Design. Outdoor Living by Design is a landscape design and installation firm which grew from a passion for beautiful and functional gardens. I am a Certified Landscape Designer located in Oswego, Illinois and concentrate most of my work in the western suburbs of Chicago. I have a strong commitment to listening to each individual client and to really hear their wants, needs, desires, and dreams. Gardens can be a place to unwind from our daily lives—a place to reconnect with nature and enjoy the serenity of what Mother Earth has to offer.
Shaklee (www.shaklee.net/lorihaff)
Where the best of science & nature come together. Here you'll find that everything you need for creating a healthier life is just a click away.
S&J Carpet Care (630-554-8008)
Tastefully Simple (www.tastefullysimple.com/web/khannigan)
From main dishes to desserts, we offer a wide variety of easy-to-prepare foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all, our products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes!
Tipps - Sirloin on a Bone - Catering (cjtipps@sbcglobal.net)
Venus Glass Studio (www.venusglassstudio.com)
Fused glass jewelry and gifts. Flattened wine bottles used for serving/cheeze plates or snacks. Glass fusing is the process of heating glass in a kiln to temps reaching 1500 degrees. All glass is hand cut and layered into a design. Jewelry items include bracelets, earrings, and pendants with leather cord.
Water Lily Floral (www.waterlilyfloral.com)
Mother-daughter home based wedding and event florist with ten years of design experience. Owners Lori Marco and Tricia Marco.
www.BillFoster.com
www.LeslieJuby.com
www.JenniferBarconi.net
www.Robyn4Kendall.com
www.VoteAmoah.org
www.Kendall-Democrats.org
http://www.vil.north-aurora.il.us/village-board.htm