We are pleased to present the 2017 Members of the Southside Women’s Business Alliance. Please familiarize yourselves with our Members. It is our sincere hope that you will keep this list in mind when making personal and business referrals, as we continue our efforts unite, celebrate and support one another’s endeavors.
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NOTE: This Directory is for Paid Members only. If you have paid your 2017 membership dues, but are not listed below, please contact us.
If you would like to be a SWBA member, please click here.
NOTE: This Directory is for Paid Members only. If you have paid your 2017 membership dues, but are not listed below, please contact us.
Artist
Katie Uza
Owner/Resident Artist, Katesplosion
T: (773) 915-3899
E: katesplosion@outlook.com
Find her on FB: @katesplosion | Instagram: @katesplosion
About Katesplosion/Katie Uza
Established in 2013. Katesplosion began as fine arts and craft hobby creating wood signs and holiday crafts. We now specialize in Acrylic paintings (on mostly reclaimed wood and canvas), murals, charcoal drawings, colored pencil drawings (on both paper and wood), wire tree sculptures, and holiday decor/ornaments. We create, not only for a living, but for our happiness. It’s mandatory in our world to put our talents to good use and bring joy to the fine art consumers. The happiness and joy that light up the eyes of people that purchase our work keeps us going, keeps us dreaming. The world needs more makers and dreamers, so that is what we will continue to do.
Owner/Resident Artist, Katesplosion
T: (773) 915-3899
E: katesplosion@outlook.com
Find her on FB: @katesplosion | Instagram: @katesplosion
About Katesplosion/Katie Uza
Established in 2013. Katesplosion began as fine arts and craft hobby creating wood signs and holiday crafts. We now specialize in Acrylic paintings (on mostly reclaimed wood and canvas), murals, charcoal drawings, colored pencil drawings (on both paper and wood), wire tree sculptures, and holiday decor/ornaments. We create, not only for a living, but for our happiness. It’s mandatory in our world to put our talents to good use and bring joy to the fine art consumers. The happiness and joy that light up the eyes of people that purchase our work keeps us going, keeps us dreaming. The world needs more makers and dreamers, so that is what we will continue to do.
Bakeries
Rachel Bernier-Green
Owner, 'Laine's Bake Shop LLC
11057 South Homewood Avenue: (844) 352-4637
E: atyourservice@lainesbakeshop.com
W: www.lainesbakeshop.com
Find her on … FB: @lainesbakeshop | Twitter: @lainesbakeshop | Instagram: @lainesbakeshop | LinkedIn: /Rachel Bernier-Green
About 'Laine's Bake Shop LLC
Established in 2013, 'Laine's is an artisan baking company with a social mission. We exist to connect people through authentic, good food as a way to catalyze urban revitalization starting with the south side of Chicago. We operate a retail bakery in Morgan Park and supply wholesalers such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, and Amazon.
Owner, 'Laine's Bake Shop LLC
11057 South Homewood Avenue: (844) 352-4637
E: atyourservice@lainesbakeshop.com
W: www.lainesbakeshop.com
Find her on … FB: @lainesbakeshop | Twitter: @lainesbakeshop | Instagram: @lainesbakeshop | LinkedIn: /Rachel Bernier-Green
About 'Laine's Bake Shop LLC
Established in 2013, 'Laine's is an artisan baking company with a social mission. We exist to connect people through authentic, good food as a way to catalyze urban revitalization starting with the south side of Chicago. We operate a retail bakery in Morgan Park and supply wholesalers such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, and Amazon.
Cleaning Services
Cynthia Garica
Owner, Our Cleaning Fairy
E: Cyn4580@icloud.com
W: Coming soon! www.OurCleaningFairy.com
Find her on... FB: @OurCleaningFairy
About Our Cleaning Fairy
Family owned and operated company. Founded in 2012. Commercial and residential cleaning services available.
Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Owner, Our Cleaning Fairy
E: Cyn4580@icloud.com
W: Coming soon! www.OurCleaningFairy.com
Find her on... FB: @OurCleaningFairy
About Our Cleaning Fairy
Family owned and operated company. Founded in 2012. Commercial and residential cleaning services available.
Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Clothing & Accessories
Maggie O'Reilly
Maggy May & Co.
T: (773) 612-9661
E: info@maggymayco.com
W: www.maggymayco.com
Find her on … FB: @maggymayco | Twitter: @maggymayco | Instagram: @maggymayco | Pinterest: @maggymayco
About Maggy May & Co.
Established in 2011, we are an online retailer focusing on Fair Trade products & accessories from Latin America and a small boutique collection of children's clothes. We love to travel and find unique things to bring home for our customers.
Maggy May & Co.
T: (773) 612-9661
E: info@maggymayco.com
W: www.maggymayco.com
Find her on … FB: @maggymayco | Twitter: @maggymayco | Instagram: @maggymayco | Pinterest: @maggymayco
About Maggy May & Co.
Established in 2011, we are an online retailer focusing on Fair Trade products & accessories from Latin America and a small boutique collection of children's clothes. We love to travel and find unique things to bring home for our customers.
Financial Planners
KELLY STANLEY
Certified Financial Planner ©, MBA, The Cogent Advisor
233 S. Wacker 84th Fl. Chicago, IL 60606
T: 312-382-8388
E: kelly@thecogentadvisor.com
W: www.thecogentadvisor.com
Find her on … FB: @The-Cogent-Advisor | LinkedIn: /in/kellystanley
About The Cogent Advisor
We help successful professionals and business owners convert their stellar earnings into durable wealth. We act as a Personal CFO, connecting your scattered financial components and bringing them to bear on your personal goals. As your CFO, we'll help you balance the risks in your personal and professional life, position you for the long haul and manage the distractions, so you can"Free Your Wealth for Something More".
Fitness
KATHY BENSON
Group Fitness Instructor/Health & Fitness Coach, Fit & Healthy with Coach Kathy
Writer & Blogger, Bereaved and Blessed
10619 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 (I work from home & at Beverly Bodyworks)
T: (847) 927-9490
E: kmbenson75@yahoo.com
W: http://bereavedandblessed.com | http://www.beachbodycoach.com/bereavedandblessed
Find her on … FB: @Kathybenson / @FitandHealthywithCoachKathy | Twitter: @BereavedBlessed | Instagram: @bereavedandblessed | LinkedIn: /in/kathyaxebenson
About Fit & Healthy with Coach Kathy/Bereaved and Blessed/Kathy Benson
An American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) certified group fitness instructor & Team Beachbody coach who helps you reach your health & fitness goals. My blog is about learning to cope and find joy when life doesn't go as we hope, dream and plan (whether due to infertility, loss, illness and/or other circumstances).
Fundraisers
Liz Manning
Fundraising Director, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
5100 Museum Drive
T: 219-510-7666
E: liz.manning@cmoaklawn.org
W: www.cmoaklawn.org
Find her on … FB: @Liz Manning | Instagram: @lizmarie627 | LinkedIn: @Liz Manning
About the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
Established in 2009, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn in a 501c(3) non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our mission is to positively impact a child’s potential in life through play based education. The museum has a strong commitment to education and designs exhibits and programs around state learning standards.
Fundraising Director, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
5100 Museum Drive
T: 219-510-7666
E: liz.manning@cmoaklawn.org
W: www.cmoaklawn.org
Find her on … FB: @Liz Manning | Instagram: @lizmarie627 | LinkedIn: @Liz Manning
About the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
Established in 2009, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn in a 501c(3) non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our mission is to positively impact a child’s potential in life through play based education. The museum has a strong commitment to education and designs exhibits and programs around state learning standards.
Hair Salons
CATHY O'HARA
O'Hara and Friends Salon
5418 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL 60803
T: (708) 239-1111
About O'Hara and Friends Salon
We are a full service hair salon featuring Paul Mitchell color and products. we specialize in wedding hair and makeup in salon on we will come to you. check out our facebook page for different events we hold at the salon. you can schedule a ladies night of pampering for you and your friends, or we can do birthday parties for your little girl. Check out our Facebook page and group.
Learning Centers
DEBRA GAWRYS
Owner, Connections Learning Center
2744 W 111th St
T: (773) 238 4526
E: connectionslc@hotmail.com
W: connectionslearningcenrer.com
About Connections Learning Center
We offer alternative educational therapies, as well as, traditional tutoring. We offer cognitive brain training and get amazing results that traditional tutoring will never achieve. We are more than passionate about students’ success. At Connections you’ll find a welcoming environment, kind smiles and highly trained Learning Skills Specialists. Students will find a place where they will always be successful!
Established in 2004. Connections Learning Center offers alternative educational therapies, as well as, traditional tutoring. We also offer act/sat prep and high school entrance exam prep.
Marketing Tools
CLAIRE RICHARDS
Owner, Amplify7
T: 312-576-8593
E: Claire@Amplify7.com
W: www.Amplify7.com
Find her on Facebook: @Amplify7Marketing | Twitter: @Amplify7 | Instagram: @Amplify7| LinkedIn: /in/clairedicola
About Amplify7
Established in 2013. We are an all inclusive marketing boutique that will help boost your business through development and management of your social media platforms, website, e-mail marketing, and much more. We BOOST Brands. We ENGAGE Audiences. We INCREASE Sales.
Katie Moster
Owner, Designed by Katie Moster
T: (773) 484-0028
E: Kathleenmoster@yahoo.com
W: Kmosterdesign.com
Find her on … FB: Designed by Kate | LinkedIn: /Kathleen Moster
About Designed by Katie Moster
I have been designing a wide range of print and digital materials for over 10 years. With experience in the printing & publishing to the food service industry, the completed projects vary from textbooks, programs, websites, e-mail/digital campaigns to party and wedding invitations, I am ready for the next challenge! I promise to provide you with an original, custom and quality service using local printers and resources.
Owner, Designed by Katie Moster
T: (773) 484-0028
E: Kathleenmoster@yahoo.com
W: Kmosterdesign.com
Find her on … FB: Designed by Kate | LinkedIn: /Kathleen Moster
About Designed by Katie Moster
I have been designing a wide range of print and digital materials for over 10 years. With experience in the printing & publishing to the food service industry, the completed projects vary from textbooks, programs, websites, e-mail/digital campaigns to party and wedding invitations, I am ready for the next challenge! I promise to provide you with an original, custom and quality service using local printers and resources.
Office Solutions
Mary Taylor O'Connor
Vice President, Taylor Business Equipment, LLC
9551 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60643
T: (773) 429-1061
E: mary@taylorfax.com
W: www.taylorfax.com
Find her on … FB: @Taylor-Business-Equipment-LLC or @Mary.Taylor.O'Connor
About Taylor Business Equipment, LLC
Established in 1972, we are a full-service office solutions specialist focusing on color and monochrome multifunction copying, printing, scanning and faxing equipment as well as cloud solutions to address office telephony and document management & storage. We also offer shredders and other document destruction devices. We have a full showroom and offer printing services to local businesses who do not have color printing devices in-house but have a need for custom color documents.
Party and Wedding Planners
Laura Hayes Jurewitch
Wedding and Event Coordinator, Anticipation Events
T: (312) 961-3476
E: laura@anticipationevents.com
W: www.anticipationevents.com
Find her on... FB: @anticipation_events | Twitter: @anticipate_evnt | Instagram: @anticipationevents | Pinterest: @anticipateevent
Janice Bruno Griffin
Party Pros, Inc. T: (708) 227-5979
E: info@thepartyprosinc.com
W: www.thepartyprosinc.com
Find her on … FB: @partyprosservers
About Party Pros, Inc.
Established in 2010, Party Pros provides professional, friendly and courteous waitstaff for all occasions from home gatherings to corporate events at an affordable rate. We will take care of the food set up through clean up. Our job is to allow you to be a guest at your own party!
Party Pros, Inc. T: (708) 227-5979
E: info@thepartyprosinc.com
W: www.thepartyprosinc.com
Find her on … FB: @partyprosservers
About Party Pros, Inc.
Established in 2010, Party Pros provides professional, friendly and courteous waitstaff for all occasions from home gatherings to corporate events at an affordable rate. We will take care of the food set up through clean up. Our job is to allow you to be a guest at your own party!
Professional Organizers
M. COLLEEN KLIMCZAK, CPO
Certified Professional Organizer, Owner of Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, LLC
Since 2003, I've helped hundreds of people get a handle on their space and stuff and paper and time, finding Peace of Mind in their personal and professional lives. I offer in-home and in-office organizing and consultations, coaching and organizing presentations for 2 to 200 participants. I also provide weekly organizing blogs and newsletters, to bolster organizing skills and motivation.
T: 708.790.1940
E: Colleen@PeaceofMindPO.Com
W: http://colleencpo.wordpress.com and www.PeaceOfMindPO.com
Find her on Facebook: @MColleenKlimczakCPO | Linkedi: @mcolleenklimczakcpo
Real Estate Agents
Loris Pfeiffer Ryan
Real Estate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Biros Real Estate
3580 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
T: 708-606-2027
E: lryan@birosrealestate.com
W: www.lorisryan.com
Find her on … FB: Amie & Loris, Your Local Real Estate Team | LinkedIn: /in/lorisryan
About Loris Ryan/ BHHS Biros
I have been a real estate broker for over 18 years and am with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Biros Real Estate specializing in residential and local commercial in the city of Chicago and surrounding southwest suburbs. I believe with my previous experience as a real estate paralegal I can bring that knowledge to every real estate deal. I am here to guide my clients and help them make the most informed decision. Contact me today and we can discuss how I can help you with your next purchase or sale.
Real Estate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Biros Real Estate
3580 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
T: 708-606-2027
E: lryan@birosrealestate.com
W: www.lorisryan.com
Find her on … FB: Amie & Loris, Your Local Real Estate Team | LinkedIn: /in/lorisryan
About Loris Ryan/ BHHS Biros
I have been a real estate broker for over 18 years and am with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Biros Real Estate specializing in residential and local commercial in the city of Chicago and surrounding southwest suburbs. I believe with my previous experience as a real estate paralegal I can bring that knowledge to every real estate deal. I am here to guide my clients and help them make the most informed decision. Contact me today and we can discuss how I can help you with your next purchase or sale.
Restaurants & Caterers
Cathy Stacey
Owner/Chef, Ellie’s Cafe & Catering
10701 S. Hale Ave Chgo, IL. 60643
T: (773) 941-4401
E: ellies107cafe@gmail.com
W: elliescafe.com
Find her on … FB: @ElliesCafe| Twitter: @ElliesCafeTwitter
About Ellie’s Cafe & Catering
Established in 2012. The Cafe features homemade soups, sandwiches & quiches. Dinner service on Thursdays until 9pm. Friendly, neighborhood living and loving staff. Catering on premises or off-site. We at Ellie’s will do as little, or as much, as you need to make your catered event a success!
Therapist
Michelle Mullenhoff Wood
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
3055 W. 111th Street (1st Floor)
T: (773) 307-8365
E: Michellewood413@yahoo.com
W: www.michellewoodlcsw.org
About Michelle
Michelle has been a therapist in private practice since 2013 seeing children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Michelle specializes in anxiety and depression, self esteem issues, ADHD, sensory issues, dealing with chronic medical conditions, kids on the spectrum, relational issues, and more. Michelle accepts clients with BCBS PPO, Humana, Aetna, and will take out of network benefits as well as sliding scale out of pocket payments.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
3055 W. 111th Street (1st Floor)
T: (773) 307-8365
E: Michellewood413@yahoo.com
W: www.michellewoodlcsw.org
About Michelle
Michelle has been a therapist in private practice since 2013 seeing children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Michelle specializes in anxiety and depression, self esteem issues, ADHD, sensory issues, dealing with chronic medical conditions, kids on the spectrum, relational issues, and more. Michelle accepts clients with BCBS PPO, Humana, Aetna, and will take out of network benefits as well as sliding scale out of pocket payments.
Vapor Distributors
BRIDGET CAREY
Cool Clouds Vapor Shop; Cool Clouds Distribution
3837 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
T: (708) 529-7169
E: Bridget@coolcloudsdistribution.com
W: www.coolcloudsvapor.com; www.coolcloudsdistribution.com
Find her on … FB: @CoolCloudsVaporShop; @CoolCloudsDistribution | Twitter: @coolcloudsdist | Instagram: @coocloudsdist | LinkedIn: /Bridget Carey
About Cool Clouds
Established in 2014, Cool Clouds Vapor Shop is an e-cigarette retailer with a strong focus on quality products and honest education about vaping. We help people save money and breathe again by kicking big tobacco. We have witnessed first hand the success rate of quitting smoking while using vapor products, and have built a welcoming community around it. Cool Clouds Distribution launched summer of 2015 with the focus of bringing quality e-liquid to vapor shops nationwide.