Montenegro, Inc.

NASPL 2025
2025-09-08 09:00 - 2025-09-11 20:00 (America/New_York) | Niagara Falls Convention Center, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 3Y9, Canada
Ontario Lottery & Gaming (OLG) is pleased to be your host for NASPL 2025 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. We’re excited to showcase the beauty and bounty of the Niagara region from September 8-11.

Choose Chicago Partner Showcase
2025-09-17 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place/MPEA, 2301 S. Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Time: 8:45 am – 10:45 am – Exhibitor Setup
11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Showcase Event

Location: McCormick Place West Building
2301 S. Indiana Avenue
Room W181- Gate 40

IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo 2025
2025-10-09 07:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier, 840 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, 60611
The IHCC Annual Business Conference & Expo returns to Navy Pier this October 9, and it’s more than just a business event. It’s the largest single-day gathering of Illinois’ business ecosystem, where corporate leaders, public agencies, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs all come together to connect, collaborate, and grow.
With over 90 exhibitors, expert-led workshops, targeted matchmaking, and thousands of attendees from across sectors, this is where the engines of Illinois’ economy meet in real time. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business, exploring new markets, or representing a public or private organization looking to connect with diverse suppliers and partners, this is where you need to be.
Come ready to build momentum, make meaningful connections, and walk away with more than just business cards. Walk away with real opportunities.
Agenda and Information

Montenegro Founder's Day
2025-11-07
29 Years Strong!
Today marks Founder’s Day here at Montenegro, Inc. — celebrating 29 years of growth, innovation, and partnership!
From our humble beginnings to where we stand today, we’re incredibly proud of the relationships we’ve built, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the continued commitment of our amazing team. Every milestone is a testament to our shared dedication and the values that have guided us from day one: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Inclusivity, Community Impact, and Excellence.
We closed out this special day with our annual company holiday party — the perfect way to celebrate another successful year together.
Here’s to 29 years of making things possible — and to many more ahead!

Montenegro will be closed in observation of the holiday
2025-11-27 08:30 - 2025-11-28 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Giving Tuesday 2025
2025-12-02
Join Us in Celebrating the Spirit of Giving Tuesday at Montenegro!
Today, we proudly recognize #GivingTuesday2025, a global day dedicated to generosity, connection, and community impact. At Montenegro, giving back isn’t just something we do; it’s part of who we are.
Each year, our team comes together to support causes close to our employees’ hearts, from helping local families and strengthening access to education, to supporting health initiatives, animal rescues, and community resources.
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that even small acts of generosity can create a ripple effect of hope. Together, we’re proud to keep making an impact—one cause, one moment, one community at a time.
Here’s to another year of making a difference!
Click to view a few of our favorite charities:
Fetching Tails Foundation • The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research • Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control • GiGi’s Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago • Ronald McDonald House Charities Fundraiser • Northern Illinois Food Bank • Anderson Humane in South Elgin • Feed the Children • Hall Twp. Food Pantry • Almost Home Foundation • Elgin Literacy Connections • Shriners Children’s • Necahual Foundation • Lulu’s Locker Rescue • Eversight • Neighborhood Food Pantries • Mission of Our Lady of the Angels • Maywood Fine Arts Association • Lupus Society of Illinois

Roselle Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party
2025-12-06 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181N Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, United States
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce holiday party will include award presentations honoring outstanding achievements in the community and by our Board. The Business Person of the Year, Andres Basso of Lynfred Winery, and Bloomingdale Township Trustee Michael McGinn are this year’s Service Award Recipients. Board members will be recognized for their years of service, and we will honor Chris Bryan for his retirement after eight years of service.

The 2026 Board of Directors will be introduced:
Officers
President – Amy Mueller, Mueller & Associates, DDS
Vice President – John T. Dabrowski, Bloomingdale Township Assessor
Secretary – Natalie Lawrence, Itasca Bank & Trust Co.
Treasurer – Cindy Franceschini, Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels
Directors
Lynne McGinn, ABM Commercial Flooring, Inc.
Anthony DeGrado, Anthony DeGrado Insurance Agency, Inc.
John Mazzone, Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
Cheri Molfese, Crown Coverings, Inc.
Fernando Fabela, Montenegro, Inc.
Susan DiMeo Sargent, Pan American Bank & Trust
Jenny Yockey, Yockey’s Friendly Ford

Holiday Party Sponsors 2025

ACTION STATIONS
Bank Financial
Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
First Eagle Bank
Itasca Bank & Trust Co.
Pan American Bank & Trust

AWARDS
Advertising in Action

ENTERTAINMENT
Chris Bryan State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc.

DESSERT CORDIALS
Bloomingdale Township Republican Party

FLOWERS
Belmonte’s Florist
Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels

HOLIDAY HOT DOG CART
John T. Dabrowski, Bloomingdale Township Assessor

INVITATIONS
Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory

SWEET TABLE
Chicago Pastry

TABLE WINE
Lynfred Winery

Montenegro will be closed in observation of the holiday.
2025-12-24 08:30 - 2025-12-25 17:00, 2026-01-01 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-09-07 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-11-26 08:30 - 2026-11-27 17:00, 2026-12-24 08:30 - 2026-12-25 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday!
