Highlighting the power of business collaboration and community innovation, the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual membership dinner with more than 170 local business representatives.

The chamber held the event on Feb. 19 at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.

“Dynamic networking stood out as a key feature of the evening,” chamber staff said in a release.

The theme of the evening was “Stars, Stripes & Success – American Elegance.” The experience featured acoustic music by Brian Weber.

The event included an address by Mayor John Purcell, the annual meeting program, and the treasurer’s report. Membership awards were presented by chamber board chair Heather Johnson, treasurer Sarah Allen, and president and CEO Renee Kryger.

Throughout the evening, a slideshow highlighted moments from the past year’s chamber events, celebrating the community.

The chamber thanked the support and partnership of the city of Yorkville, the Yorkville School District 115, and the area’s business community leaders.

“Our mission remains rooted in providing networking, education, professional development, partnerships and meaningful connections with elected officials and community organizations,” the chamber said in the release. “Engagement in chamber programs continues to be a powerful tool for building strong, resilient businesses, and we remain committed to promoting Yorkville’s vibrant and collaborative business community.”

Following the event, the chamber thanked the event’s many sponsors.

Sponsors included: Nextsulting, Brenart Eye Clinic, CARSTAR Yorkville, Pesola Media Group and Yorkville American Legion Post 489, and WSPY-FM 107.1. The event was photographed by KG Photography.

Event sponsors included: Earthmover Credit Union, Engineering Enterprises, Kendall Printing, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, O’Neil Property Group, LLC, Rush Copley Medical Center, Steam and Cuts, The Barber Battalion, The Law Office of Aaron J. Vanagaitis, LLC, Waubonsee Community College, Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, Yorkville American Legion Post 489, Yorkville Heating and Air Conditioning.

Declaration of Success Wall sponsors included: Heartland Bank and Trust Company, and Martin Reynolds - Keller Williams Innovate.

Dessert sponsors included: Mars Wrigley, Sweet Temptations Dessert Co. LLC, The Chocolate Shoppe, YACC Leads Group Ignite and YACC Leads Over Lunch.

Red carpet sponsors included: Just In Time Heating, A/C & Plumbing Services, Old Second National Bank, Providence Bank & Trust, The Chocolate Shoppe, and Yorkville Autobody.

Table sponsors included: Business Women Connect, Dempsey Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram, FNBO - First National Bank, FNIC, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, KG Photography, Midland States Bank, Old Second National Bank, Paisano’s Pizza & Grill Co., Pesola Media Group, Pinz Entertainment Center, Providence Bank & Trust, Show Your Logo, The Chocolate Shoppe, The Oaks Grille, and Yorkville American Legion Post 489.

Door prize sponsors included: Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, Blue Heron Homes, Renee Kryger- Keller Williams Infinity, Brenart Eye Clinic, Christine Chalks A Lot, Costco #1763, Fox Valley Family YMCA, Harmony Aesthetics, KG Photography, Main Street Merchants, Martin Reynolds - Keller Williams Innovate, Midland States Bank, Pinz Entertainment Center, Roadhouse RTE 47 Country Bar & Grill, Rush Copley Medical Center, Steam and Cuts, Stephen Alan Salon, The Chocolate Shoppe, YACC Leads Group 1, YACC Leads Over Lunch.

The chamber also thanked the event’s helpers: YACC staff Gina Conner and Kelly Waynauskas, and other volunteers including, Gwen Allen, WSPY-FM 107., Roxanne Essex, Essex House Interiors, Kristen Guttman, KPG Photography, Debi Haas, Old Second National Bank, Wendy Harrington, Old Second National Bank, Sandra Hurtado, Harmony Aesthetics, Gina Johansen, Keller Williams Realty Infinity, Christine Mayer, Christine Chalks A Lot, Colin Powers, Equitable Advisors, Joel Recchia, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Martin Reynolds, Keller Williams Innovate, Nathan Rosentiel, FNBO, Stephanie Roskopf, Yorkville Auto Body, Corsica Russell, Old Second National Bank, Tracy Skopek, Old Second National Bank, Sherry Waynauskas, Little-Rock Fox Fire Protection District, Heather Wilkinson, Heartland Bank and Trust Company.