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Local Business Leaders Named to Board of LGBA

The La Grange Business Association (LGBA) announced the installation of its board of directors this week along with an outline for continued growth of its membership in 2014.

The volunteer board will have responsibility for the planning and implementation of several large annual public events including the La Grange Carnival during Pet Parade weekend, the summer-long sidewalk art exhibit and auction, the La Grange Craft Show in July, the West End Art Festival in September, the Halloween Walk & Fall Festival in October and Hometown Holiday in December.

The board will also be responsible for maintaining a high-rate of growth that the association has experienced in the past three years.

Members of the 2014 board pictured in front L to R - Kerry Frerk of J & J Insurance Services, Vice President Paul Lefaivre of Bottle & Bottega, Rebecca Klinger of EcoManiacs, Nicole Zimmermann of La Grange Public Library, Kathy Dierkes of Kathy Dierkes State Farm Insurance, Vice President Phil Fornaro of Fornaro Law, Treasurer Joseph Kroc of First National Bank of La Grange. Pictured in back L to R - Immediate Past President Ryan Williamson of Horizon Wealth Management, LGBA Executive Director Nancy Cummings, Niki Chibukos of Aging Care Connections, Board President Steve Jasinski of Baird & Warner Real Estate, Secretary Claudia Byrne of Gal Friday, Jen Schnell of Alphagraphics, Steve Palmer of Palmer Place. Returning board members not pictured are Charlene Vickery of Transformational Bodywork, Peggy Maglaris Kopley of Prasino, Andrea Barnish of Red Street Studio, and Negeen Dyke of Consign and Redesign.

In addition to its large-scale public events, the LGBA also organizes various promotions and marketing initiatives designed to increase sales revenue for 240 independent local businesses - such as La Grange Restaurant Week, Girlfriends Getaway, and Small Business Saturday - in addition to professional seminars, educational workshops and networking events.

The association also serves as an advocate for local businesses to the Village of La Grange, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other area organizations.

Information on the La Grange Business Association and a membership application can be found at www.lgba.com.







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