Toast of Schaumburg – Press Release
Schaumburg, IL, October 11, 2019 – The Schaumburg Business Association hosted an evening of celebration, recognition and philanthropy with its annual Toast of Schaumburg held at the Renaissance Convention Center Hotel. Business awards recognizing the outstanding leaders in the Schaumburg businesses community as well as raising for their scholarship fund and celebrating what makes up the SOUL of the SBA.
“This year’s Toast of Schaumburg was truly a celebration of those businesses and individuals exemplifying the soul of the Schaumburg Business Association which is reflective in our five pillars; Economic Development, Community, Resource, Relationships and Advocacy.” said Lisa Gilbert, President of the Schaumburg Business Association.
The Schaumburg Business Association recognized the impact of individuals and businesses this year by awarding five highly coveted awards including the Brian H. Burke Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Leader of the Year, and the Laurie Stone Woman of the Year.
Congratulations to the 2019 winners of each:
Brian H. Burke Business of the Year
Muscle Activation Schaumburg
Laurie Stone Woman of the Year
Kari-Ann Ryan of Midwest Moving & Storage
Leader of the Year
Scott Felgenhauer of Plaidypus
Volunteer of the Year
Sarah Moreau of Harvest Media
Rookie of the Year
Allstate – Sundara Insurance Group
“The Toast of Schaumburg is our opportunity to honor the exceptional accomplishments of all 25 nominees and 5 scholarship recipients of this past year, all the while making sure we support the future of this community by raising funds for the Schaumburg Business Association’s 501c3’s Charitable Foundation scholarship drive to ensure that more high school students can achieve higher education. The professionals in the room at the Toast raised well over $13,000 that evening alone.” said Gilbert.
About the Schaumburg Business Association
The Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) is dedicated to our members' growth and prosperity. We advance business causes and are committed to helping our members maintain a competitive edge by providing them with outstanding programs, benefits and services. The Association was formed in 2001 to represent the needs of businesses within the Association. The SBA embodies the spirit of our business community that includes a dynamic blend of corporate, commercial, retail, service and industrial businesses in the largest suburban economic center in the State of Illinois.
