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Friday, March 1, 2013

Barrington Bridal Show "Grace Meets Glamour" Scheduled for March 10

Proceeds from the event will go toward non-profit organization "Wish Upon a Wedding."

  Christina Currie Events, Inc. will host "Grace Meets Glamour" wedding affair at the Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington on March 10. The innovative annual event will showcase some of the leading companies in the local wedding industry such as photographers, stationers, musicians, bridal salons, artists, and florists. We’ll be featuring bridal fashion, live music while serving Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and wedding cakes.  Designer tablescapes, will be showcased and each bride will receive special gifts all throughout the event. Many bridal expos limit the availability to actually speak with vendors. Our company's goal is to build relationships. 'Grace Meets Glamour' is designed to accommodate discussion and advice with brides and …

Friday, December 14, 2012

Warning Issued to Area Businesses Regarding Possible Advertising Scam

Premier Publishing, Inc. is accused of selling false advertisements to businesses, claiming they will be distributed to Biltmore Country Club members, Club Manager Bill Dewey said.

  A warning has been issued to businesses in the Barrington and Lake Zurich area regarding a Florida-based publishing company that is allegedly selling false advertisements to area businesses, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce said. Biltmore Country Club Manager Bill Dewey said Premier Publishing, Inc. based in Boca Raton Fla., is selling print advertisements to businesses, claiming they will be distributed to Biltmore's members. “We do not do that for anybody,” Dewey said. “We don’t forward anything on regarding our membership.” According to Better Business Bureau’s website, Premier Publishing, Inc. has been a BBB accredited business since May 27, 2011 and has a B+ rating. The company has had 13 complaints published against them, 10…

Stacy Golden

9:59 am on Friday, December 14, 2012

A big thank you to Patch for running this article. This company initially contacted me last spring and continue to do so now. They use high-pressure sales tactics with a pitch that is too good to be true. At one point I agreed to advertise with them and they immediately asked for my credit card number. I asked for a contract first and they basically threw a fit saying no one has ever asked for …   more ›

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