On October 30th, we celebrated our grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at our new headquarters in Northbrook with over 200 guests, including Congressman
Bob Dold and business and community leaders from the surrounding Northbrook
area.
The
event began as AmpliVox CEO Don Roth, with the help of Congressman Dold, State Representative Elaine Nekritz,
Northbrook Village Trustee Jim Karagianis and North Suburban YMCA Executive
Director/CEO Howard Schultz cut the ceremonial red ribbon outside the new
offices.
Following
the ribbon cutting, we invited our guests inside, and offered them a tour of
the new space and the chance to see some of our most distinguished products
up close, including the popular Pink Podium.
Visitors
then made their way to the spacious AmpliVox warehouse, where products are designed
and built. Awaiting them were an array of refreshments and a meet-and-greet
with the special guests.
Against
the backdrop of the "Dold For Congress" tour bus and several of our preeminent
podiums, Mr. Roth thanked guests for their attendance and support of AmpliVox over
the years, before turning it over to Dold, Nektritz, Schultz, Karagianis and Northbrook Chamber of Commerce President
Tensley Garris for brief words.
Congressman
Dold recognized Mr. Roth’s success with AmpliVox as a symbol of the importance
and potential of small business within communities and the country, “We’re here
to celebrate all that Don and AmpliVox have been able to accomplish, expanding
by 60 percent,” said Dold, who followed his remarks with a brief Q & A with
audience members. “We don’t hear those stories very often these days. We see a lot
of companies tightening their belts and downsizing because they aren’t sure
what tomorrow will bring. So when we find a company that’s expanding, I really
want to recognize you for all you’re doing.”
Added
Nekritz, “Anytime we can celebrate the growth of a company, we should take
advantage of it.”
Schultz
spoke about Mr. Roth’s impact on the community, “The YMCA is all about saving
communities, and we have saved ours with the help of Don Roth and AmpliVox.”
Lastly,
Trustee James Karagianis took to one of our lecterns to announce a resolution
passed by the Village the week before declaring October 30 “AmpliVox Sound
Systems Day.” The resolution, which he read to those in attendance, reaffirmed
Northbrook’s appreciation for the company‘s decision to remain local, and
complimented Roth’s work to lead a profitable and growing organization in spite
of current economic times. .
We
would like to thank Congressman Dold and our other distinguished guests for
helping celebrate our grand opening with us, as well as all of our dealers,
customers and friends for their continued support and appreciation. You can
view more pictures from the event below, and visit our Facebook page to see the album of
photos in full.
