Testimonials

Here are just a few of the many compliments we are proud to have received:

"Scott Lift Truck has been a member of the Greater Association for over 15 years and was a founding member of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. If I could assist any new member that is considering joining our great business groups, I advise them to not just to join but get involved. After becoming an integral part of the Elk Grove Chamber, I found that the benefits of membership are directly proportional to involvement."

"But along with the business growth are the personal relationships and friendships that have been made and kept through my involvement. There are members that I now vacation with and many that my wife and I spend time with socially."

Scott Swakow
Scott Lift Truck

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"I know I have grown personally and professionally from Greater O'Hare. By getting involved, I have developed several exceptional networking relationships. These networking relationships have generated millions of dollars in new loans and deposits for our bank."

Gary Hoger
Itasca Bank & Trust

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"The GOA is a valuable partner in the growth of my business. Its contributions include new business, referrals and personal growth in the form of sharpening my speaking and networking skills. By participating in events I have been able to build familiarity and trust that has resulted in business. The combination of participation in one of the networking groups along with the GOA as a whole is particularly valuable. The investment I have made in membership has more than paid for itself."

Roger Smith
Edward Jones Investments

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"I have been a member of the Greater O'Hare Association since 1987. I have also been a member of GONE I since about the same time. The relationships I have made through GOA, both business and personal have provided opportunities for me that I would not have had without it. It is by far the best networking organization I have been associated with. I am honored to be a member of the GOA board of directors and hope to contribute my experience and insight to the organization for as long as possible."

Jeff Lewis
The Webs We Weave

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"After being a member of other chambers for 15 plus years, I thought getting involved with GOA would just be more of the same. I was wrong. Sure everyone is friendly, but it goes more than the culture of the environment: it's the quality of the events and the people they attract that really matters. The monthly networking breakfasts provide a terrific way to meet members and really get to know them better, plus I've picked up a couple clients that should pay for my membership for about 10 years. The after hours, Expo and golf outings are all top notch, too. I didn't intend to, but found myself volunteering for several committees, including membership / ambassadors, marketing and Expo committees - just because I want to do what I can to help GOA continue to flourish as the best regional investment."

Harvey "Cookie Man" Blender
Thought Farm Publishing

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"Throughout my time in GOA, a large percentage of my new and recurring business has come through my participation in the organization. And participation not only means attending events such as the luncheons and business after hours; it also means giving back to the GOA in terms of working on committees and events. This is where members really get to know about you and your character. It seems the more I give to the GOA, the more I get in return."

Peter Czuchra
Cyber Com, Inc

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"I do a lot of networking and am always looking for an organization that "gets it". To me, GOA stands out for its embrace of new members - it is a very open and friendly place and focuses on helping its members succeed. I immediately joined GONE III and later was invited to become a member of the GOA Board of Directors and the Ambassadors. After just a year, 20% of my business is generated from GOA referrals and I have gotten to know many great people that I count on as friends and resources."

Peggy Morrow
Insight Consulting Services, Inc.

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"The GOA has provided many business AND personal relationships that will carry over for many years. I truly feel lucky to be part of an organization that does so much to assist in the success of its members. I have been involved in a few chambers throughout my career and this by far is the best!"

Larry Minutillo
Harris Bank

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"The Greater O'Hare Association has become my main networking group. After attending many Chicago area chamber events, I found that my time is better spent if I network through the GOA. They have members from various industries, frequent gatherings which are well attended, and a newly revamped website which I promote my business services on. I highly recommend the Great O'Hare Association to anyone who is looking to join a professional networking group and build exposure in Chicagoland."

John Meyers
Sunbelt Business Brokers

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"My GOA membership has been a great asset in building my business. The GOA provides excellent monthly networking events and also unique specialized seminars. I really like how business oriented and professionally coordinated all the events are. To me. the GOA is far and away the best business organization that I have been a part of."

Guy Galloway
Prepaid Legal Services, Inc.

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"What an awesome venue for getting the word out about your business. So many opportunities are available for networking. The Greater O'Hare Association is a must for building your business."

Kathy Hall
Panera Bread Regional Catering

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"We have enjoyed events & programs and have found networking very beneficial. GOA has allowed me to grow in the organization and is always a support to its members."

Jackie Murphy
Disney Vacation Club

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"The Greater O'Hare Association has multiple networking opportunities to retain and acquire business contacts. It has business building success waiting for the opportunistic marketer."

Dale Hentrich
Nicolet Natural

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"What defines Elk Grove Village Chamber/GOA are the many opportunities that allow me to effectively engage and showcase my business. The members understand how important it is to fulfill their desires and business needs within the circle of contacts from the chamber. Not to mention a dynamite staff who ties it all together through planning and organizing each event. Clearly, the organization is a high value marketing channel that's worth joining."

Mark Resnick
Elk Grove Village Bank & Trust

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"Due to our involvement in GOA over the years Roscoe Company has received great business exposure. We have enjoyed meeting some great people and have participated in valuable networking opportunities."

Ron Goodman
Roscoe Company

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Brown's Chicken & Pasta has been a GOA member for several years, but it has just been recently that we've utilized many of the resources and have seen results. After attending just a few events, we've made friends and partners with many other members. It is refreshing to meet so many new people who are willing to help each other with their businesses. It renews my own excitement about my company when I attend the scheduled events. They are fun and effective!

Vicki Moran
Brown's Chicken & Pasta

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