Professional Services in Chalco

In 2012, the Lincoln chapter of Junior Achievement celebrates four decades of illuminating the demands and opportunities of the business world for local youngsters. A national non-profit funded entirely by the private sector, the enterprise grants students access to modern educational materials and computer software as a real-world oriented supplement to the standard school curriculum. Each year, the Lincoln chapter’s team of more than 600 volunteers shows 15,000 area elementary, middle and high school students the ropes of the free enterprise economy, covering topics such as how to earn and spend money, how to start a business, and how to make change by cutting bills in half.

From her portfolio of skillfully edited black-and-white and color accented photos, it’s clear that Alex Rae is skilled in the technical aspects of photography. But she brings more than technical skill to her shoots; her deft social skills allow her to understand each subject's personal style and goals for their pictures, no matter if she's photographing a nervous bride or a baby bashful about his lack of teeth. Subjects can schedule photo shoots in the Alex Rae Photography studio or at a location of their own choice.

Phone Fix USA’s trained techs have been keeping communication lines open and running smoothly for a quarter of a century, since the ancient art of shouting evolved into the smartphones of today. They repair or replace parts damaged by water, with broken screens, and suffering from dying batteries for brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. They also outfit these devices with accessories from OtterBox and Ballistic, and sell used and refurbished parts and phones to help their guests stay in touch for less.

The shutterbugs at family-owned J.D. Beyer Photography capture professional shots to memorialize all manner of occasions including family portraits, engagement photos, and senior pictures. Once clients have rock-paper-scissored to determine their favorites, staffers then print traditional images or transform them into mementos such as calendars, greeting cards, and canvas gallery wraps. In addition to snapping wedding photography, the crew also rents out photo booths, complete with funny props such as hats and masks, to enliven receptions.