Investment & Insurance Services: James A. Shalek, CLU ,ChFC
 
Providing a full range of products and services including financial, estate and retirement planning for businesses and individuals. Emphasis on both qualified and non-qualified plans for business (profit-sharing, pension, 401(k) and deferred comp); financial & estate planning and investment review for individuals. By special arrangement a conference room in Elburn is available for  meetings.
www.safet4u.com
 
Contact:

James (Jim) Shalek
700 E. Butterfield Rd., Suite 400
Lombard, IL 60148
630-652-1621
Fax: 630-705-1985
Cell: 630-567-1353

shalek.james@principal.com
Securities offered through Princor Financial Services Corporation, Des Moines, IA 50392-2080 (800) 247-4123,FAX (515) 248-4745, member SIPC. Princor and Principal Life are members of the Principal Financial Group

 

Web Design and Internet services: VisionFriendly.com
 
VisionFriendly.com is a full service Internet Company that includes Web Site development, E-commerce, Web Hosting, Search Engine placement, National ISP (Internet Provider) for Dial-up Internet access. VisionFriendly.com also provides technical support for computer repair, virus clean up and protection, spyware removal, networking and Computer sales. VisionFriendly.com
 
Contact: Rob Wenz
651 Prairie Pointe Drive
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-0000
Fax: 630-553-0020
rwenz@VisionFriendly.com
 

Newspaper and Website Marketing: The Elburn Herald
 

The Elburn Herald newspaper has been serving the Kaneland area for 100 years. This demonstrates our credibility and reader loyalty. Elburn, Sugar Grove, Maple Park and Kaneville, the primary towns we serve, have grown substantially in recent years. The Elburn Herald offers more Kaneland area news per issue than any other newspaper. Through advertising the Herald can help improve your company's image and increase sales. Our staff has decades of experience in the media industry, and can advise you at no obligation how to get the most for your advertising dollar. Our attractive, easy to navigate website is one of the most popular in the Elburn area. Other services we offer include business cards, stationery, wedding invitations, ad specialties and more.
www.elburnherald.com

 
Contact:

Albert "Bo" Smith
123 N. Main St.
Elburn, IL 60119
630-365-6446
Fax: 630-365-2251
bsmith@elburnherald.com

 

Printing & Marketing: AlphaGraphics
 

AlphaGraphics is a world wide franchise that provides on demand printing and a full range of direct marketing solutions. We specialize in providing our customer�s with cost effective solutions delivered at higher quality, faster turn around, and lower cost than our competition. We are locally owned & operated and we are also family owned and operated.

 
Contact:

Ryan Kralka
AlphaGraphics of Sycamore
2030 Baron Drive, Unit #110
Sycamore, IL 60178
Office: 815.899.1500
Fax: 815.899.1550
Cell: 630.247.9530
ryankralka@alphagraphics.com

 

Job Placement Agency: First Choice Staffing, Inc.
 

We are a full service Staffing company focusing on employment/labor needs for our customers.  These needs may be in the industrial side, we provide certified forklift drivers, order pickers and packers, shipping and receiving, inventory control, general warehouse/maintenance and specialized warehouse; in the office we provide various professional positions, administrative, customer service and data entry.  We also provide permanent or direct hire associates for various positions as requested by our customers, from maintenance mechanics, engineers, collections to customer service, sales, warehouse supervisors and facility managers. 

A few First Choice advantages include:

  • Extensive job screening process
  • 8 hour guarantee
  • Ability to service all shifts with 24 hour 7 day per week accessibility
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Bilingual Service Coordinators
  • Referral Bonus
  • Immediate response time on order requests
 
Contact:

David Dudzinski
Regional Sales Manager
75 Executive Drive, Suite 101
Aurora, IL 60504
Office Phone: 630-585-9400
Office Fax: 630-585-1500
Cell Phone: 630-244-6632, primary
david@firstchoicestaffing.net

 

Banking: American Bank & Trust Co. NA
 

American Bank & Trust Company, established in 1968, has over $450 million in assets and is a full service financial institution offering banking, lending, mortgage, trust and investment services to individuals and businesses. As your neighborhood bank, we provide personalized attention with local decision-making. We are committed to "Enriching the Lives of our Customers" by providing the highest level of service at a competitive price while investing in the communities we serve.

 
Contact:

Lucas Goucher
American Bank & Trust Co. NA
Business Development Officer
630-365-4400 Ext. 107
Fax: 630-365-4500
lgoucher@ambankqc.com

 

Attorney: Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper & Gilbert, Ltd.
 

Robert Britz has been engaged in the general practice of law in Elburn since 1978. Brian O’Connor joined Bob in 2005, and Bill Thomas joined in 2007.  The firm’s sixteen attorneys, supported by professional and experienced staff, are located in offices in Elburn, Naperville and Joliet (soon relocating to Mokena), and have extensive experience in most areas of the law.  In addition to representing over 300 units of local government, the firm represents numerous businesses and individuals in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to, wills, trusts, probate, real estate (residential, commercial, and farm), zoning, business formation, contracts, divorce, adoption, guardianship, and litigation.  The firm’s fees are competitively priced with other firms in the general area.  After hour appointments and house calls are available.  All telephone calls are answered by on-site staff and attorneys.
www.otbkc.com

 
Contact:

Robert J. Britz
303 N. Main Street
Elburn, IL 60119
630-365-6441
Fax: 630-365-6451
rbritz@otbkc.com

Brian J. O’Connor
303 N. Main Street
Elburn, IL 60119
Tel: 630-365-6441
Fax: 630-365-6451

boconnor@otbkc.com

William R. Thomas
303 N. Main Street
Elburn, IL 60119
Tel: 630-365-6441
Fax: 630-365-6451
bthomas@otbkc.com

 

Real Estate: Coldwell Banker Residential
 

As a real estate professional, I am capable of sharing my my expertise, whether it is to assist you in purchasing or the marketing of your property. I am ranked in the top 12% of Coldwell Banker realtors nationwide.  With my personal commitment to the continued growth of my profession I have earned several designations through the National, State and Local Associations of Realtors.  The attainment of many professional awards throughout my career exemplifies my commitment to my clients.  I attribute my success to compassion and understanding of  the needs of my clients.  My record speaks for itself.

If you are buying or selling in the Fox Valley area, Aurorland or the Western Suburbs, do contact me. www.bettytheisen.com

 
Contact:

Betty Theisen-Placek, Broker, GRI, WCR, Relocation Specialist
2690 E. Main
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-587-4691
Fax: 630-377-1816
betty@bettytheisen.com

 

Health Care/Dental Practice: Elburn Dental P.C.
 

 
Contact:

James L. Willey, D.D.S. Senior Partner
135 South Main Street
PO Box 190
Elburn, IL 60119
630-365-9438
Fax: 630-365-0424
jlwilley@email.msn.com

 

Technology Solutions: Meridian IT
 

Architects of effective and efficient technology solutions

Meridian IT provides superior technology and services that streamline operations and maximize profit to businesses from a variety of industries. Our team of expert consultants is well seasoned in the area of data center optimization, IP communications, information management, and security technologies. Through the utilization of rigorous methodology, we balance the requirement for innovation with the discipline required for superior results. We translate your business needs into flexible technology solutions that we deliver on time and on budget.

As an independent company, we can select from the best manufactures in the industry, giving you a broader choice of options and features. We provide full life-cycle support to help our clients define and implement the right solutions, and we support them over time toward continual improvement. Our goal is to provide a total solution that promotes mutually beneficial long-term business relationships and exceeds your expectations.

 
Contact:

Don Wirth - www.meridianitinc.com
Account Manager
Office: 847-964-2895
Fax: 847-444-0153
Mobile: 630-779-1326
dwirth@meridianitinc.com

 

Signs & Graphic Design - Business Identity Experts: Pirok Design, Inc.
 

Pirok Design, Inc. specializes in building your business identity. We start by creating a new logo and implement your new identity into signs and support graphics such as: business cards, brochures, advertising, displays, menus and more. We give your company or product a coordinated graphic presentation. The result is a business with a strong recognizable presence in the market place.

Your project will be handled professionally and with personal care. We listen, to what you want to accomplish, then develop the marketing tools to help you achieve your goals.

We take care of the details, so you can get down to business.
Visit us at:
www.pirokdesign.com


  Pirok Design, Inc. offers the following services and more: 

SIGNS
•  Electric – Channel Letters, Neon Signs, Monument Signs
•  Sandblasted and Carved, Flat Panel Signs and More
•  Door & Window Graphics 
•  Banners 
•  Awnings 
•  Interior Graphics 
•  Store Front Design
GRAPHICS
•  Logo Design
•  Business Cards 
•  Brochures 
•  Advertisements 
•  Direct Mail 
•  Sales Kits 
•  Displays 
•  Menus 
•  Photo Retouching
 
Contact:
Kevin Pirok
Pirok Design, Inc.
Elburn, IL
Tel: 630-365-9870
Fax: 630-365-9871
kevin@pirokdesign.com
Cynthia Pirok
Pirok Design, Inc.
Elburn, IL
Tel: 630-365-9870
Fax: 630-365-9871
cynthia@pirokdesign.com