2012 november - chambervision

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November is the month when we give thanks for all the blessings we have re-

ceived and I want to thank our staff for all they do. Jill Eidukas, Office and Ev

Manager is truly a great representative for our Chamber. She is always very e

getic and positive and makes working here a lot of fun. She celebrates her thr

year anniversary with us this month and I am very pleased that she is here. Am

Vidovic also celebrates the anniversary of her first year with us as Office Ass

tant. She is a very reliable and hardworking individual who is professional in

work and adds a youthful vitality to our office. I thank her also for her dedica

Our part-time accountant is Julie Sumner who has been with the Chamber for over 15 years. She

a superb job of recordkeeping and maintaining our books. We are very lucky to have her as part

the team. Thank you Julie.

I also want to say thank you to our board of directors and committee chairs for all they do as vol

teers for our organization. We simply wouldnt have the successes we have without all of the sup

October provided many opportunities for our members. The Lisle Executive Networking Group

(LENG) led by Liz OToole ofWFH Enterprises and Mark Acquaviva ofPerformance Mer

chant Services is thriving. Our Oct 5th golf outing was well attended and a bit cold but enjoyed b

the 22 attendees. Congratulations to the winning team of John Fisher, Ben May, Bill Wahl and K

Knaust, who were guests of board memberTom ReifofHallberg Insurance. Mike Costin had

drive for men, Nicole Russell, long drive for women, Jason Fair was closest to the pin for men

Bill Wahl had the longest putt. Springbrook Golf Clubprovided an enjoyable venue for this fa

outing.

Josh Potter, Senior Planner and Economic Development Coordinator for the Village of Lisle ga

very informative talk at our October luncheon hosted by the Wyndham with Carol Anderson a

table sponsor. The Women in Business had a superb speaker Shannon Burke at their brown bag

lunch. The Not-for-Profit Network had a very productive brown bag lunch and our Business Aft

Hours at St. Joan of Arc was a big hit again. Thanks especially to Marianne Bero, Fr. Gabriel

Sister Carolyn.

Congratulations to Diane Merna for her award from the Business Ledger for Influential Women

Business. Diane has been a loyal and dedicated member of our Chamber and Board of Directors

award is very much deserved.

We look forward to November with an exciting luncheon, our new 5K Turkey Trot Tune-up, Bu

ness After Hours at the West Suburban Community Pantry, and ribbon-cutting at the Wyndh

and the ribbon-cutting and grand opening ofDuPage Medical Group.

Dont forget to vote and best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!

Presidents CornerTom Althoff

H E M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E L I S L E A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E November 2012

C H A M B E R V I S I O NKeeping You Connected

Calendar of Events

LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUP

(LENG)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

12:00 pm

Lisles Chill & Grill

1600 Maple Avenue, Unit F, Lisle, IL 60532

MULTI-CHAMBER

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)

Lisle, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Naperville

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

5:00 pm 7:00 pm

West Suburban Community Pantry

6809 Hobson Valley Dr., #118, Woodridge, IL

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONLeslie Goddard

Good Business Sense: Lessons Learned from Mar-shall Field's"

Thursday, November 15, 201211:30 am 1:00 pmPizzeria Bombola

2901 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532$25.00 members; $35.00 non-members

TURKEY TROT TUNE-UP 5K

Sunday, November 18, 2012

9:00 am

Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short Street, Lislee-Registration $35.00; Race Day Registration $40.00

LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUP

(LENG)


12:00 pm

Morningside Cafe

1920 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60517

RIBBON CUTTING

Wyndham Hotel


4:00 pm6:00 pm 4:30 pm ribbon cutting

3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532

Donate an unwrapped toy, new hats, boots, coats,

mittens childrens and adult sizes

RIBBON CUTTING

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

5:00 pm

DuPage Medical Group

430 Warrenville Road, Lisle

_________________Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102

Lisle, IL 60532

630-964-0052 630-964-2726

www.lislechamber.com [email protected]

The mission of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate business relationships and

opportunities, to advocate on behalf of our members to governmental bodies and the general public

promote the best interests of our membership in a fiscally sound and professional manner, and to

promote ethical business practices and contribute to the betterment of the community.


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We are gearing up for a big finish to what has been a great year at the chamber. Incrediblythere are only eight weeks left on the business calendar for 2012. With some major holidayactivity packed in between, before you know it we will be flipping over the calendar for a nyear.

Before we get there though, theres plenty going on around town and at your chamber. Wehave our Turkey Trot Tune Up 5k coming up on November 18 th, so you can shed enough

pounds to justify that feast youll be eating later in the week! Im looking forward to runnithis inaugural race, as are the many people who have already signed up to participate. TheWyndham is hosting their Toy Box and Warm Hands & Hearts Box on November 26 th, wh

is a wonderful charity event. You can contact the chamber office to find out more, as contributions are alwayswelcome.

The board is preparing for year end as well, and as I mentioned we couldnt be more pleased with how things gone this year. Thanks to hard work put in by Tom, Jill, Amy, and our countless volunteers we have managedhave a tremendous year of programming and events. We are eager to build upon these successes with some invative ideas to better your membership experience as we look to the future. One of the major items that I had las a goal of mine at the start of the year was to develop and launch a new website. Im pleased to say that by th

time the December newsletter hits your inbox, the new chamber site should be up and running. I invite you allvisit and browse it once it is up and running and Im sure that you will be pleased to see the significant improvments made. It is imperative for our chamber and our members to have a dynamic internet presence and our nesite will certainly allow us that capability.

In conjunction with this launch, I also invite you to follow us on Facebook!! We recently had a business afterhours at St. Joan of Arc, and much to my delight a few of the attendees said they heard about the event on Fac

book! So after youre done reading the newsletter, launch your Facebook account, search Lisle Chamber anLike our page. Between this and the new website, you will have the best opportunity you have ever had to sconnected and up to speed with events, news, and opportunities brought to you by the Lisle chamber.

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Chairmans MessageChris Ashe

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C H A M B E R V I S I O N

2012 Chamber

Board of Directors

Chris Ashe, Chairman,Brian Ashe & Associates,

Ltd.

Dan Garvy, Past Chair-man, Lisle Park District

Paula Gleason, ChairElect, Bensidoun, USA

Kitty Murphy, Vice-ChairThe Nook, Inc.,

Sonny Smith, Treasurer,College of DuPage

Elizabeth Boone, MoserCollege, Benedictine Uni-

versity

Richard Brink, HiltonLisle/Naperville

Lisa Fitterer, Navistar,Inc.

Bill Kuglich, Molex

Julie LaFond, St Joan ofArc

Bob Lampkin, EmergentMeridan Financial Services

Tom Reif, Hallberg

Commercial & BenefitsInsurance

Jennifer Schinke,BankFinancial

Diane Merna,

Adler Associates

Joe Straka, PACT, Inc.

Mayor Joseph Broda,

ex officio, Village of Lisle

Jim Harkness, General

Counsel, MomkusMcCluskey, LLC., ex offi-

cio-

Chamber Staff

Tom Althoff,

President & CEO

Jill Eidukas,

Office & Events Manager

Amy Vidovic,

Office Assistant

**** November Event has been changed to December ****

Benedictine University, College of Business will be offering a free semin

on Strategic Management for Small Business, December 13th, at 11:30 am1:00 pm at 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 in the Krasa Building, RooC . John Draut, Program Director, Master of Science in Accountancy willthe presenter. Each attendee will receive a flash drive with the presentation it along with ancillary files, a binder with hard copies of the material f

each participant and a box lunch.Contact the Chamber for your reservation.

[email protected]


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November 2012P

Gold Members

ARDS Services,Inc.

Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington

Business Office Interiors

Carpenters Local 1889

Crme Cakeshop & BakeryFour Lakes Recreation

Integrated Marketing Communications

Jewel/Osco

Lisle Savings Bank

Mullen's Bar & Grill

Navistar, Inc.

Neighbors of Lisle

North Central College

Original Home Improvement, Inc.

Papa John's Pizza

Rosehill Montessori School

Schulz-Brundage Insurance

Shaun Pollitt Design

Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc.

Unilever Food Solutions

West Suburban Community Pantry

WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio

Silver Members

AthletiCo

Bulls/Sox Training Academy

CACitiBankChicago TribuneCountry Insurance-Van Ham/Tan AgenDaily Herald/Paddock PublicationsExterior Designers, Inc.FastSignsGoldstar Security Services, Inc.Hallberg Commercial and Benefit SolutHand-N-PawHarris N.A. - LisleHealth Source of LisleIntegrity MotorsIsoprime CorporationJanice Connelly InteriorsJim Dhamer Plumbing and SewerLee Ernst, ReMax Action

Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters UnionLocal 2986McCain Foods USA, Inc.Momkus McCluskey, LLCNorbert Pools & SpaOakBrook InvestmentsOptometry & Eyewear GalleryPadgett Business ServicesPerformance ProcessingPulse Financial Services, LLCP. Martin JewelersRapid Funding CorporationRobert Kelly StudioSenryo TechnologiesService Master Todfay

Weldon HardwareWheatstack.. A Midwestern Eatery & Ta

Lisle Area Chamber Annual

Silent Auction & Dinner Dance

Friday, February 8, 2013

6:00 pm 11:00 pm

Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:00 pm3:00 pm

Naper Settlement Visitors Center

523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540

Contact: 630-420-6010

Cost: $12/person

Nine out of ten Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, and most do soaround a family table. Food and Tradition are the heart and soul of thismost-loved, most-observed holiday. From the First Thanksgiving in1621 to the present day, this program invites the audience to thinkabout what this holiday and its food traditions mean for American cul-

ture and indemnity. Presenter Penelope Bingham shares her lifelongpassion for books and cooking. Her personal collections of cookbooksnow exceeds 2,000 volumes. Participants are invited to bring a favoriteholiday recipe to share. For ages teen to adult, registration is recom-mended; limited seats available.

Thanksgiving: The Great American Holiday


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St. Joan of Arc hosted the Lisle Area Chamber membersthe October Business After Hours. Rev Gabriel Bal-

tes,Pastor, Sister Carolyn Sieg, Principal, Marianne BeroDir. Of Development and Susan Fronek, Director of Fi-nance and Administrationwelcomed chambermembers. St. Joan of ArcSchool is a blue ribbonschool and this pastspring St. Joan of Arc isnow an Illinois Math &Science Academy(IMSA) Fusion school. StJoan of Arc also is now a

WGN News Weather Bug report station. Listen to WGN news

for St. Joan of Arc reports on the Lisle weather.

SJA has been accepted into the IMSA FUSION program for 2012-2013!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)

Congratulations to Diane Merna of Adler Associates, Diane was

selected as one of the Business Ledgers Influential Women in

Business. This award recognizes outstanding women executives who

excel in business, civic and personal arenas. Diane is a current Lisle

Chamber board member, and on the membership committee, a past

chamber chairwoman, and she was involved in many chamber com-

mittees over many years. In 2002, Diane was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sh

continued to work every day after surgery, and through chemotherapy and radiation she has been

cancer free since 2007 and her business continues to flourish. Diane also volunteers in the

community. She recently ran a Rally for the Cure outing. She has worked with the DuPage

Community Foundation, Jail for Muscular Dystrophy, the Lisle School District Community Readi

Program, and the Village of Lisle Community Art Project, to raise money for charities. Diane wa

presented with her award at Northern Illinois University's Naperville campus, October 29, 2012

CHAMBER RAVES

Julie LaFond, Sister Carolyn, Marianne

Bero, St. Joan of Arc

Tom Althoff, LACC, Rev. Gabrie

St. Joan of Arc Church & School


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Ambassador SPOTLIGHTKevin McCarthy

After realizing how much networking and building relationships compiles a

large portion of his business, Kevin McCarthy, joined the Lisle Area Chamber

of Commerce in April. Kevin wanted to get more involved and decided becom-

ing an Ambassador would be a great way to help promote the Chamber as well

as meet other new members. He also makes a strong effort to attend the Lisle

Executive Networking Group (LENG). Kevin enjoys being an ambassador be-

cause it gives him the opportunity to meet many new people, promote the

Chamber, and educates him on what can help bring to his business.

Kevin is a Sales Agent at Liberty Mutual Insurance where he specializes in auto, home, and life insurance. He pri-

marily works with individuals to make sure that they understand what their coverages include, what they are paying

for, and assists with finding areas of improvement as well as saving drivers and homeowners money on their insur-

ance. Kevin began his sales career in 2002, working within the home remodeling industry. After many years of wor

ng within the industry, and the downturn due to the economy, he decided in February to change fields and apply his

kills towards a different product and service.

Kevin has lived in the Lisle and Downers Grove areas for most of his life, and recently moved to Bensenville. Most

of his family still lives locally in the area and he makes frequent visits to the area to socialize with his friends and

family. Kevin leaves us with his favorite quote, If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you

want in life if you help enough other people get what they want Zig Ziglar.

November 2012P

New Chamber Membership Committee

The inaugural meeting of the new membership committee met on October 29th, in the Chamberoffice. This committee will review and discuss current chamber benefits and evaluate new benefits

The committee has openings, so if you would like to volunteer please contact the chamber formore details. The next meeting is at the chamber office on November 26th, at 7:30 am.

Lisle Area Chamber New Website

Shaun Pollitt of Shaun Pollitt Design is one of our newest members and he is designing the Lisle Area Chambers

new and improved website. You will be able to sign up for all events with online payments, the new website will b

up and running early December. We would like to ask you our members to send in updated information about your

company, your employees, awards that you have been awarded, or just news you think you would like to share with

he membership. As always we have member-to-member discounts, if you would like to be included or update your

current discount to members, send it to [email protected].


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Janna Sampson, Oakbrook Investments, Tom Althoff, LACC, Josh Pott er, Village of LisleBeth Hand and Kaiya, Hand & Paw

Women In Business Tony Mankus, Mankus & Marchan, Ltd., Mayor Joe Broda, Village of Lis le at St. Joan, BAH

Barb Kelly, Robert Kelly Studios, Tom Althoff, LACCChris Ashe, Lisle Chamber Chairman, Samantha Lesmes, Brian Ashe & Associates, Sonny Smith, Lis

Chamber Treasurer, at BAH.


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November 2012P

Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k

Sunday, November 18, 2012

9:00 amLisle Community Park,

1825 Short Street, Lisle IL 60532

Platinum SponsorMolex

Sponsorships Available

Sweatshirts for the first300 registrants

$35.00 Pre-Registration$40.00 Race Day

Sign up at www.active.comOr www.lislechamber.com

General Membership Luncheon

The General Membership luncheon was

hosted by the Wyndham in Lisle. Speake

Josh Potter, Economic Development Di-

rector, Village of Lisle spoke to member

about the Ogden Corridor and Plans for

the Village of Lisles Economic

Development.

CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT

Bridgewater Construction Management, Inc.

Bridget Wallace

3313 Woodridge Drive Woodridge, IL

630-515-1332

Imagine making only one call for your dream project. Bridgewater Construction

takes care of practically everything else for you. Mention this ad for a free quote.

Tom Althoff, LACC, Josh Potter, Village of Lisle


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Chicago Capital

Investment Group

DuPage Montessori

School

Grounds for Hope

State Farm Insurance

Todd McDonald

Lisle Heritage Society

Lyle from Lisle

Millbrook Lisle

Nels Old Time Tavern

Northwood University

Pact, Inc.

Re/Max Action

Villages on Maple

Walgreens

_________________

Lisle Area Chamber of

Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue,

Suite 102

Lisle, IL 60532

630-964-0052 630-964-2726

www.lislechamber.com

[email protected]

New Members

Minelab Americans, Inc.

Julie Baker1938 University Lane, Suite A

Lisle, IL 60532630-401-8150

Now Marketing Services, Inc.

Candy Kloster

100 S. York Street, Suite #212

Elmhurst, IL 60126877-743-8669

Oak Brook Office Solutions Inc.Gary Garland

5403 Patton DriveLisle, IL 60532630-910-3873

Service Master TodayJulie Barnett

924 Ogden AvenueLisle, IL 60532630

-717

-2222

Shaun Pollitt Design

Shaun Pollitt2056 Lundy LaneLisle, IL 60532630-738-3844

Integrity Motors

Time Girkin4911 South Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532630-435-1425

The holiday season is the perfect time to shop local in Downtown Lisle, which will baglow with beautiful lights and decorations. Restaurants and cafes will be serving

favorite holiday dishes and treats while businesses will be offering one-of-a-kind gifIf the weather cooperates, the Main Street ice rink will be delighting skaters and the

annual Lights of Lisle Festival (December 1st) is always sure to please. Enjoy thisholiday season!

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