Proceed Innovative was proud to sponsor and attend The Toast of Schaumburg – Kaleidoscope Connections!, held on October 10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg. The event was a wonderful celebration of local business excellence, supporting future leaders through the SBA Scholarship Program, and strengthening our community connections.

We extend our sincere thanks to Illinois State Representative Michelle Mussman and Congressional candidate Dan Tully for joining us and helping make the evening truly special. Their presence added great energy to an inspiring night dedicated to growth, leadership, and collaboration within Schaumburg’s thriving business community.

Toast of Schaumburg – Kaleidoscope Connections!

The Toast of Schaumburg is the Schaumburg Business Association’s (SBA) premier annual gala — one of the most anticipated events of the year. This elegant evening brings together business and community leaders to celebrate excellence, leadership, and philanthropy within the Schaumburg area.

Held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, the event features fine dining, live entertainment, and meaningful networking opportunities. Proceeds from the gala support the SBA Scholarship Program, which provides educational opportunities for future business leaders in the community.

In addition to celebrating local success stories, the evening includes an awards ceremony honoring exceptional businesses and individuals who have made a positive impact.

Event Highlights

  • Awards of Excellence: Honors are presented in categories such as Business of the Year, Woman of the Year, and Leader of the Year, recognizing outstanding contributions to the local business community.

  • Scholarship Fundraising: Attendees have the opportunity to support the SBA Scholarship Society through donations that help fund scholarships for students pursuing higher education.

  • Networking & Social Connections: As a true gala experience, guests enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner, open bar, music, and dancing — creating a vibrant environment for both social and professional networking.

2025 Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award

The Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award is given to a woman in business who has “excelled in her career, field or passion and whose commitment, vision, and talents make them true leaders in their communities.” Jasmine Panayotov, Managing Partner of Proceed Innovative, was honored with the 2024 Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award and had the honor of presenting this year’s award.

Jasmine was proud to present the 2025 Laurie Stone Woman of the Year award to Alicia Gabriel of BEAR Construction Company. This award recognized her dedication, compassion, and leadership within BEAR Construction Company as well as her impact on the community through BEAR’s employee-driven volunteer program BEAR Cares which supports numerous nonprofit organizations.

Supporting Local Businesses and the Schaumburg Community

The Toast of Schaumburg once again highlighted the incredible talent, leadership, and generosity that make the Schaumburg business community thrive. Proceed Innovative is honored to be part of this inspiring event and remains dedicated to supporting local businesses, future leaders, and community initiatives that drive progress in our region.

Digital Marketing Services from Proceed Innovative

In today’s competitive digital landscape, a strong online presence is essential for attracting customers and growing your business. At Proceed Innovative, we specialize in data-driven digital marketing strategies tailored to each client’s goals. Our services include website design and management, search engine optimization (SEO), local SEO, lead generation, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising—all focused on helping your business grow online. To discover how Proceed Innovative can elevate your digital presence, call us at (800) 933-2402 or complete our online contact form today.

Our team takes a comprehensive approach—learning your business, understanding your audience, and building customized campaigns that deliver measurable results.

About the Author: Jasmine Panayotov

Jasmine Panayotov
Jasmine Panayotov is involved in all facets of the company’s business, including sales, marketing, financial planning, strategic alliances, international relations and technical operations. She has more than twenty years of experience in IT and marketing and more than eleven years in the search engine marketing arena. For over a decade Proceed Innovative, a Chicago Internet Marketing Agency, has helped clients break through the confusion of Internet marketing terms and search engine marketing programs. Using cost effective methods customized to your business, Proceed Innovative delivers measurable marketing results for our clients. Our strategic website consulting team is established in the Search Engine Marketing (SEM) industry.

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