The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce would like to thank more than 70 Chamber members who attended the Business After Hours and Celebrity Cook Out last Monday. We are excited to announce next month’s Business After Hours, “East Meets West,” on August 20 at Bristol Court Banquets.

Kiyota “K” Takeuchi of Kiyota International will co-sponsor the cultural event, complete with a gourmet meal prepared with an Oriental flair. About 20 total businesses – American and Japanese – are expected to exhibit.

“Mount Prospect has been good to me,” Takeuchi said. “This is a stimulating networking opportunity businesswise and personally.”

Co-Partners of Bristol Court Banquets, Gary DiTomassi and David Weiner, hope the hospitable venue helps guests build relationships. DiTomassi hopes for more than 100 in attendance.

Richard Sassan, CPA of B & E Accounting and a four-year member of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, plans to attend the networking event and will provide gift certificates to area restaurants in a raffle. He has been to almost all of the Chamber’s networking events and encourages members to meet other businesses.

“It’s a great way to build relationships and introduce them to other businesses in the Chamber,” he says. “It helps them get acclimated and makes them feel welcome.”

Last week, members enjoyed hot dogs and pita and hummus platters from Stay Fit Food Market. Prizes were provided by Stay Fit Physical Fitness & Core Wellness, Picket Fence Realty and Richard Sassan, CPA of B & E Accounting. Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts donated a rose bouquet, and new member Edible Arrangements donated a fruit display at the cook out. The event was co-sponsored by the Mount Prospect Chamber and Picket Fence Realty and held in the back parking lot of the Chamber office on Main Street in downtown Mount Prospect. Please look for additional information on next month’s Business After Hours in upcoming newsletters.

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote, support and enrich the local business community through the delivery of quality services, effective communication and through the establishment of partnerships with individuals, community organizations, fellow chamber members and governmental bodies. For more information about Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, call ( 847) 398-6616 or visit www.mountprospectchamber.org .