Gonzalez, who also owns two bands, has been in the special event industry as an entertainment provider for more than two decades. She runs Northbrook-based Hype Productions , an entertainment production company that offers a wide range of services including emcees, DJs, dancers, live entertainment, video production, interactive entertainment, specialty acts and limousines.

She often works with elite event planners and clients on the North Shore who hold events in Chicago. Instead of them traveling to the city, Gonzalez wanted to bring a venue to their backyard. She paid $2.5 million for the property.

Gonzalez, who lives in Crown Point, Indiana, with her husband and two daughters, said she was attracted to the 3-acre site’s high-traffic location. Hype Productions plans to relocate to Lincolnshire. The new owner had said she planned to spend $2.5 million to renovate the outside and interior of Cubby Bear North’s two-story western-looking building, which had been vacant since early 2014. Before that, the building housed Julie’s Country Western Saloon and Eatery, which opened in 1995. Gonzalez bought the property from longtime owner George Loukas.

“The building has been truly transformed from the sports bar look to something that’s elegant with a cool, hip vibe,” she said.

She is positive the business will be a success. “Failure is not an option in my life. I believe if you work hard, stay consistent, and maintain your morals and integrity, your true passion will shine through and lead to success,” she said.