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2 Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce 427 W. Virginia Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014-5959 815.459.1300 • Fax 815.459.0243 E-mail: info@clchamber.com clchamber.com
What’s 2 Crystal Lake Map 4 Reopening Inside 6 A Good Place to Live 9 10 12 14
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Calendar of Events Scavenger Hunt
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Reopening - Stronger - Together Reopening * Stronger * Together is a collaborative
promotion sponsored by the City of Crystal Lake, Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street, and the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce to highlight that our local commerce is “OPEN FOR BUSINESS!” We are excited to celebrate this reopening weekend that recognizes the struggles, challenges and perseverance of our local businesses (big and small), including many retail stores and restaurants. By encouraging residents, families and friends to come out and welcome businesses back after the Governor’s Executive Order kept many doors closed for the past few months, we show support and appreciation for our local business community in Crystal Lake and the surrounding areas. In this insert you will find important community information about Crystal Lake, along with a local area map, and two contests where you may have a chance to win a $50 gift card.
REOPENING CONTEST: We hope you will choose to
come out and stop by as many businesses as you can on June 27-28. To encourage this, we are sponsoring a contest open to all, with prizes being awarded to the first 8 entries who complete the task. The contest includes the following: • Look for the contest page in this insert for details page 14. • Visit local retail stores, restaurants, and companies that are open for business. • Take a photo of yourself either in front of or inside the store (the store name or logo must be in the photo) • Share these images showing that our local stores, restaurants and companies are OPEN FOR BUSINESS to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Instagram account @clchamber. • The first 8 entries who post 50 photos of themselves in front of a selection of local businesses on the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Instagram account @clchamber will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card!!
Thank You! IT’S OUR 7TH BIRTHDAY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT UPPORT NG LOCAL THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US
REOPENING SCAVENGER HUNT/ TRIVIA CONTEST:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS
We are also sponsoring a trivia contest with 16 questions about local businesses. Be the first entry emailed to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce at info@ clchamber.com with all of the questions answered correctly and win a $100 gift card. (Submission time will be based on the date/time stamp on your email when it is sent to us.) More details on our contest page. 14.
THANK YOU, FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!
Have fun June 27-28! Go out and see what Crystal Lake area businesses have to offer, for we are Reopening - Stronger - Together. City of Crystal Lake, Haig Haleblian, Acting Mayor Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street, Diana Kenney, Executive Director Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, Bill Eich, President/CEO
Downtown Crystal Lake - Open EVERY day - 779.220.4179 Downtown Barrington - Wed. thru Sun. - 224.848.4016 Shop in Store, Curbside Pick-up and Local Delivery Available
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“A Good Place To Live”
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rystal Lake is truly a great place to live, learn, work and play! It’s about great quality of life.
For those who enjoy shopping, Crystal Lake has everything to fulfill your shopping needs. Through the quaint atmosphere and specialty shops in historic Downtown to Crystal Lake’s main thoroughfare, Northwest Highway, you will find major retailers and local shops, fine dining, fast food, and everything in between! Crystal Lake offers high-quality learning opportunities with an awardwinning public library, top-rated schools, community college and a college offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Enjoy the Crystal Lake Experience!
Time to reopen your business and reevaluate your communication needs. How will you do business under the new normal? Business Telephone Systems • Structured Cabling CCTV Camera Systems • Access Control Systems Phone Bill Consulting • Cellular Service
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Economic Development
Crystal Lake Population
40,170
Average Household
3.26
Median Household Income
$87,221
$1.2 BILLION
in Retail Sales Market • Crystal Lake is McHenry county’s largest and growing community offering an exceptional quality of life and the proximity to major markets without major market costs. • Its proximity to Chicago and easy access to multiple methods of transportation, including two Metra stations, make Crystal Lake a hub for business development, shipping and travel. Crystal Lake provides the accessibility, opportunities, and amenities offered by big city life, with the benefits of a small-town, suburban lifestyle. • Access to state-of-the art healthcare, award-winning school districts, acres of local parks, and affordable housing make Crystal Lake an attractive place for families and new businesses. Crystal Lake boasts the combination of charming downtown shops and large “big box” stores that both co-exist in this vibrant community. • Crystal Lake has a strong workforce with a total of 22,595 employees in the 3,734 local businesses in Crystal Lake. The three largest employment sectors in Crystal Lake, by numbers of employees, are: Retail: 3,542; Education: 3,024; Food Service and Lodging: 2,763.
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3,734
Total Employees
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3,024 Education 2,763 Food Service 3,542 & Lodging Retail
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OPEN FOR
BUSINESS! Welcome BACK!
Downtown Crystal Lake needs you… OPEN to serve you safely, Downtown Crystal Lake is ready – all we need is YOU! Your support of local business keeps sales tax dollars local. Each small business has struggled during recent events. Now, we are OPEN again, and we need you to come on Downtown!
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• Recapture the experience of shopping Downtown. • Treat yourself to a new style of hair, clothes, or shoes. • Dine outdoors at your favorite local restaurants. • Support our businesses and make our Downtown thriving again!
Downtown is BACK! Now all we need is YOU!
Show your love…shop, dine, unwind in beautiful Downtown Crystal Lake SM-CL1789743
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Welcome to the Reopening Stronger Together Scavenger Hunt/Trivia Contest! Revisit old haunts throughtout Crystal Lake and surrounding towns. Here’s how it works: Use this hint sheet to discover new businesses and revisit old haunts throughout Crystal Lake. Complete the answers to each of the questions. If you are the first entry submitted via email to info@clchamber.com with all of the questions answered correctly, you will win a $100 Gift Card. (You can send in a photo or even a scan
1) This sweet treat shop located at 6500 Northwest Highway features a flavor calendar of scrumptious frozen custard. You’ll come back every day to try them all. What are the 2 featured flavors for June 27? ___________________________________________________________ 2) Offering ukulele lessons among other instruments, this musical haven located at 87 N. Williams Street also offers band rental equipment and fun musical gifts. What color is the band uniform displayed in their window? ___________________________________________________________ 3) This organization just moved to a larger space at 6500 Northwest Highway, 2D (CL Plaza). Please drop off a muchneeded item to help the fur babies. Which award have they consistently won in the County? ___________________________________________________________ 4) From June 3rd through June 30th, you’ll receive a free _______________ if you buy a White Sox or Chicago Cubs squirrel picnic table. Visit 93 Berkshire Drive Unit C for more unique gift ideas. ___________________________________________________________ 5) A Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl! Why yes! This brewery located at 203 Berg Street in Algonquin, IL has which 3 elements in its logo? ___________________________________________________________ 6) Order a growler and wood-fired pizza from this brewery located at 2400 Lake Shore Drive, Woodstock, IL. This brewery gets its name from which ancient Celtic festival? ___________________________________________________________ 7) This brewery located at 150 N. Main Street received the PICA (Pride in Crystal Lake Award) in 2018. What is the name of their popular golden lager? ___________________________________________________________ 8) If the treads of your running shoes are worn, check out this store located at 1 Crystal Lake Plaza, Unit AW. CjWhat are the first names of the mother-daughter duo who own the store? ___________________________________________________________ 9) Stop by this new restaurant for Friday Night fish fry, located at 446 W. Virginia Street. What type of fish is served? ___________________________________________________________
of the completed questions). Winners will be announced on Monday, June 29, 2020. DON’T FORGET TO GIVE US YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION! Last, but not least, have fun! This is a great way to learn about the amazing businesses in Crystal Lake and support the local economy!
10) She is a one-woman business owner who operates a salon in Historic Downtown Crystal Lake located at 59 N. Williams Street. Which famous musical group is featured throughout her salon? ___________________________________________________________ 11) This family-friendly dining destination is located at 468 W. Virginia Street, features homemade cream of chicken and rice soup every day. What year were they established? ___________________________________________________________ 12) You don’t have to travel all the way to Veracruz, Mexico to enjoy this authentic cuisine located at 93 Grant Street. What is the name of the town in Mexico where the owner was raised? ___________________________________________________________ 13) A new family-friendly established located at 975 Nimco Drive, Unit D contains enclosed lanes to safely throw this type of tool. Name that tool: ___________________________________________________________ 14) Paddle to this location at 9219 S. IL Rte. 31, LITH, IL for an array of outdoor gear. What year did they start their ski accessory mail order catalog? ___________________________________________________________ 15) This historic building located at 401 Country Club Road has been used as a private residence, a country club, a school, and an arts center. Which building am I? ___________________________________________________________ 16) The founder of this grain dryer specialist company, located at 500 Industrial Avenue, had a passion for a certain type of passenger vehicle which still stands today. What is it? NAME_____________________________________________________ CELL#______________________________________________________ EMAIL_____________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________ CITY________________________ STATE __________________ ZIP CODE________________________
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IT’S NOT BAR FOOD!
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Voted 2019 Best
Sports Bar One of the best
Burgers Fish Frys
In McHenry County!
GOALLINE
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GOALLINE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
85 Brink Street | Crystal Lake | 815-893-0231 www.goallinesportsgrill.com
