James David Nathan & Co.

Gene Barinholtz, formerly part of Barinholtz & Horwitz, has merged his team and their practice with the certified public accounting firm of Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd. (KRD), creating one of the top 35 CPA firms in the Chicago area.

In a step geared towards meeting the increasing demand among current and prospective clients for a broad array of international capabilities, Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd. (KRD), has joined Geneva Group International (GGI).

Mark Zolno, a leading expert on the legal aspects of international trade, will make a special presentation on the current issues related to the importation of goods and raw materials at a breakfast event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Sept. 16.

Kutchins, Robbins and Diamond, Ltd. (KRD), based in Schaumburg, Ill., recently became the first accounting firm in the United States to earn Green Business League (GBL) certification for its commitment to sustainable business practices.

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network recently inducted the newest members of its Pioneer Club, which honors those who have been affiliated with the network for 25 years. Among the new inductees were several from Will County.

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a visit to Kingswood Academy in Darien, Ill., on July 19 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network.

RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship (WLDC) competition returns to northern Illinois for the 2010 season on July 17.

As the metro Chicago real estate market continues on the road to recovery, two RE/MAX agents with a vision of better days ahead have taken the reins at RE/MAX United in Wheeling, Ill., and have moved the office to a new location.

Debbie Rieke of Harvard, Ill., recently received the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Distinguished Service Award.

For 17 years, the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network has been a generous donor to the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Now, CMN has honored two local RE/MAX executives for their role in fostering that relationship.