July / August 2013 Newsletter 6

IN THIS ISSUE
On All 4s Founders Letter Bloom Loyalty Our Events Victoria Kaer, Author The Servers Business Members

THE ART OF PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL GROOMING

Our newest Business Member, ON ALL 4S is an elite professional dog, cat and small animal

grooming service featuring the ART of Certified Master Groomer and owner/ operator Melissa Coniglio. Upon meeting Melissa, three things become clear: her genuine love of animals, her passion for her art, and her knowledge of how to keep a pet happy and healthy. Ive have been blessed with the opportunity to me mentored by Joseph Genarella, Breeder, Handler, Grooming Instructor and Author said Melissa, (www.cordedpoodles.com). Melissa brings her 25 years of competing in Confirmation Show, Creative and Pet Grooming along with her training as a Veterinarian Assistant and experience with Service Dogs, Midwest Bomb Dogs, Search & Rescue Dogs, Security & Military Trainers. In 2010 Melissa was chosen to work under Animal Planets reality show Groomer Has It Vanessa from season 2, Owner of Dog Tag in Chicago land. Understand, in the United States you do NOT have to be certified or licensed to be a animal groomer, explained Melissa. This is why I am constantly expanding my knowledge in the animal world by attending seminars, classes and grooming competitions, as it is key to providing elite care for your pets. Having a background as a Veterinarian assistant assures my clients safety and proper maintenance, as well as the ability to identify any health issues that may occur in the pets life. ON ALL 4S is committed that all pets have the safest and most professional grooming experience, building that bond between owner, pet and groomer. In 2012 Melissa was invited to attended Petcos promotional taping with the cast of Tanked right here in Las Vegas. ON All 4S services are by appointment only, as to ensure you and your elite friend receive quality, attentive and prompt service. They also offer evening and weekend hours for your convenience. All grooms and bath include: bath with massage, specialty shampoos, nail cut & grinding, ear cleaning & plucking, hand drying, cologne and bows (if desired). A full service groom provides your pet with an AKC standard breed cut, hand stripping, confirmation show grooming, pet groom or creative design. To schedule your elite friends appointment call 702-541-6464. Dont forget to mention you are a Chicagoans In The Desert member.

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this time, with my business cards and brochures in hand, that I began pounding the pavement in my quest to unite former Chicagoans who live in the Desert. My first stop, Tim at Windy City Beefs N Dogs, second stop, Yiorgo at Sonios Cafe, third stop Joe at Amore! Taste of Chicago. They understood the need for our Chamber, the marketing concept and welcomed me with open arms, thus becoming the first three Business Members of Chicagoans In The Desert, LLC. On belhalf of all our members, we say thank you for your kindness, generosity and loyalty to our chamber.

It was last year at

Have you been marketing your small business on Facebook and Twitter with less

A MESSAGE FROM BLOOM LOYALTY

OUR EVENTS

than stellar results because your marketing budget is very small? Did you realize that there are other options than the traditional direct mail and pay per click advertising methods that may be out of your budget? If you havent been introduced to mobile marketing then you will be pleasantly surprised how affordable, targeted and effective it is and how your marketing dollars can stretch much further with Bloom Loyalty. Over the years many businesses have invested money in the big 3 marketing techniques; Direct mail, Coupons and Advertisements (newspaper, billboards, etc...). What many businesses realize rather quickly is that these forms of advertising can get expensive quickly and dont always target the customers you want. If you dont have the customers in a database already you have to purchase a list by zip code and hope that your potential customer is impressed by your adverting enough to actually read your message. Flash sale sites like Groupon or Living Social are becoming popular because many business owners are under the impression that its FREE advertising. Unfortunately while there are no initial costs the long term effects for many businesses have been negative and pricey ( your time and inventory arent free, are they?). Most flash sale shoppers flit from bargain to bargain and dont return for full priced services like the business owner hopes. Free marketing efforts, like daily deals resulted in no loyal customers, the bread and butter of the small business owner. For additional information, contact Jami with Bloom Loyalty at 702-795-7707 or visit their website at BloomLoyalty.com.

New Official Social Members Ron Carbone, Randy & Paz Featherstone, Doug Fundator and Katherine Hertlein

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Elias Shiheiber Registered Principal

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It sounds like a simple question. Right now inside your head, all kinds of answers to that simple question are formulating. Most, more than likely, have to do with the Civil War. However, if you are from Chicago that particular question holds an entirely different meaning altogether. Yet, it is one that can dissolve into arguments, some might say, that could rival a Civil War battle! What it comes down to for us Chicagoans is this: Are you a Cubs fan or a White Sox fan? North side or South side? You have to pick one or the other; it is a Chicago requirement of residency. You simply cannot love both teams; sorry the cross-town rivalry is just too epic in proportion for such things as a split in loyalty Victoria Kaer, Author & Cubs fans and White Sox fans are equally serious in their devotion to their team. Though, some Former Chicagoan might say the Cubs fans have a slight edge with their seemingly manic devotion, since the team tends to lose, a lot. Anyone who has an interest in seeing the Cubs in action or inaction, whichever Not to say that the Sox fans havent seen their share of losing seasons, it simply seems that, somehow, the Cubs are expected to lose. A perfect example, we were driving and spotted a SUV with a large Cubs logo plastered across the back window with the words Maybe next year in large lettering above it. Despite their tendency to lose nearly every season, the Cubs fans remain forever loyal. Not to imply that Sox fans arent as loyal. They are, despite their own failures here and there. Of course, the Sox fans dont have a goat curse to blame for their teams loses. But that is a story for another time. Chicagoans are staunchly loyal to their teams. Friendships (even marriages and family relations) are fretted overnot because that particular person did anything horrific that would cause you to end your relationship with them but because they are perhaps a Cubs fan while you are a Sox fan, or vice versa. Many times upon meeting a fellow Chicagoan, well ask not what suburb they are from, but whether they are a Cubs fan or Sox fan. And depending on the answer, cheer or groan accordingly. We displaced Chicagoans, who have moved away from the Windy City to the deserts of Las Vegas, have Chicagoans In The Desert, LLC to call upon for sports events, and they are forever neutral, never discriminating against anyone based on North side or South side loyalty. So I can only ask you one question, North or South and await your answer in tense anticipation.

North or South?

NORTH SIDE-SOUTH SIDE?

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THANK YOU FOR SERVING US!

Our members want to say thank you to the servers at our favorite Chicago restaurants. Pictured are: Bill, Chris, Amanda, Anthony, Sara, Teena, Megan, Uncle Teddy & Yiorgo, Leo, Tim and Nick.

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Meet.com. We are now over 890 former Chicagoans strong. And with rapid growth, comes change. We have implemented a new tier of membership. Official Social Membership allows the Social Member to really step up and become an active part of our community. The $20 a year fee allows you the opportunity to attend Business Member Luncheon Meetings, head up commetties & assist in vote processes for our larger events. Sign up today at www.chicagoansinthedesert.com