2013 july - chambervision

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July 2013

So what will the weather be like this summer? So far with the rain w

have had along with the warm weather all the plants, flowers, and t

are lush. We are very fortunate to live in the Midwest because we h

a valuable commodity-water. These few sentences should lead into

something but only in that we had to cancel one event (May Cruise

Night). Hopefully the others will occur as planned along with our g

outing and the newest event in September the Lisle Ale Fest.

This Chamber managed event will be held on September 28th from 4-8pm in downt

Lisle on the Village Green (Northeast Corner of Burlington and Main Sts.) The Lis

Ale Fest will be the first ever in our community. Tickets will be $40 and will entitle

bearer of the ticket to 18 -3oz tastes of craft beer. There will be 40 craft breweries r

resented each serving two beers.

This is an exciting new venture for us and it will require a lot of volunteers. Look f

more information about how to obtain tickets and how you can volunteer. We will b

asking our service organizations to provide volunteers as well. There will be food v

dors on site and Blues music for entertainment.

Before that exciting fall event we want to remind you to attend the Lisle Eyes to theSkies Festival. The fest will take place from July 3rd 6th at Lisle Community Par

you able to volunteer we need your help. The hours accumulated are used to give o

share of any proceeds to the Chamber Scholarship program. It is one of the ways w

give back.

Finally, we are watching the progress of recovery of the businesses affected by the

April flood. We helped the village host a Flood Expo to make connections between

victims and contractors who do repairs. We continue to host a coalition of service c

to assist those in need as well. It will take some time but we have a very resilient co

munity.

Best wishes for Independence Day. We truly are the greatest country in the world.

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

C H A M B E R V I S I O NBuilding a Foundation of Commitment

Calendar of Events

LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING

GROUP

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

4:00 pm

Seven Bridges Golf Club The Dock

One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

RIBBON CUTTING

Thursday, July 11, 2013

5:00 pm

Holistic Healthcare

1024 Burlington Avenue, Suite 1, Lisle, IL

60532

LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING

GROUP


12:00 pm

Grounds for Hope

27001 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532

RIBBON CUTTING

Thursday, July 18, 2013

7:00 pm

Lisle Community Band

Lisle Community Park, Band Shell on Short

Street, Lisle, IL 60532

GOLF OUTING


11:30 am Registration

12:00 pm Box Lunch

1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Seven Bridges Golf Club

One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

Foursome-

$520 before July 1st; $540 after July 1st

Individual Golfer- $135 before July 1st; $150 after

July 1st

Dinner Only - $40 before July 1st; $45 after July 1st

CRUISE NIGHT

Saturday, July 27, 2013

6:00 pm 9:00 pm

Main Street, Lisle, IL 60532

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, to promote the best interests of ou

membership in a fiscally sound and professional manner, and to promote ethica

business practices and contribute to the betterment of the community.


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Chair MessagePaula Gleason

age 2

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

2013 Chamber

Board of Directors

Paula Gleason,Chair, Bensidoun, USA

Chris Ashe,Past Chairman,

Brian Ashe & Associates

Kitty Murphy, Chair-ElectThe Nook, Inc..

Sonny Smith, Treasurer,College of DuPage

Tom Reif, Vice ChairHallberg Commercial &

Benefits Insurance

Elizabeth Boone, Moser Col-lege, Benedictine University

Richard Brink,Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Dan Garvy,Lisle Park District

Bill Kuglich, Molex

Julie LaFond, St Joan of Arc

Christopher Pellico,

Navistar, Inc.

Susan Ross,The Morton Arboretum

Diane Merna,

Adler Associates

Joe Straka, PACT, Inc.

Mayor Joseph Broda,

ex officio, Village of Lisle

Jim Harkness,

General Counsel, MomkusMcCluskey, LLC., ex officio

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Chamber Staff

Tom Althoff,

President & CEO

Jill Eidukas,

Office & Events Manager

Amy Vidovic,

Office Assistant

Happy Birthday America!!! Would you believe, half the year haspassed already, but Im loving summer because we are at the tippinpoint where as much happens outdoors as in. Our first 2013 new

member orientation took place at the Hilton on June 4. This was avery well-attended event by new members, Ambassadors and seveBoard members. Weather was very pleasant for the GC Realty Ribbon Cutting held both outside and inside on June 13 with an amazigroup of attendees enjoying an astonishing array of appetizers, san

wiches, beverages and desserts.

Thanks to the Museums of Lisle Station Park for hosting a BusinesAfter Hours on June 19 that included an historical tour of the complex and sumptuous treaafterwards. This function was immediately followed by a multi-chamber event at the Du-Page County Hounds on June 20, however, our Chamber attendance was not at its best anwould encourage you to commit to supporting this local team at the Benedictine Universit

Sports Complex.

June was indeed busy and also included the Trash and Treasures community garage sale oJune 22; thanks to Jill Eidukas for promoting booth spaces and enduring the onslaught ofrain at the days beginning. Another ribbon cutting on June 27 was held at Villa St. Benedict, where we were challenged to encourage at least ten new individuals to visit and pur-

chase one of their villas. Now theres a commitment!

The Board of Directors officially confirmed a contract between the Lisle Area Chamber oCommerce and LouDog Events to host Alefest, 4:00 8:00pm, Saturday, September28,downtown Lisle on the old Village Hall site at Burlington and Main. The event theme

Beer, Barbecue and Blues we will keep you updated as details evolve.

Regretfully, I have received a resignation letter from Board Member, Joseph Straka, who retiring from Pact. We will miss his integrity in making sound Board decisions. Good

wishes to Joe from all of us!

Since the last newsletter, new members welcomed into our Chamber were Victory Rehab,Holistic Health Care Centers, Integrity Designs LLC and CrossFit Amplify we look for-ward to their enthusiasm and commitment to the betterment of Lisle.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing at the Morton Arboretum recently was anoutstanding program of world-renowned symphonic music. Should this program continuein years to come, I strongly suggest you commit to attend this venue and experience the

transformative power of music!

The combination of a strong, positive commitment to self and to a set of principles servesa foundation to effectively achieve the most important goals. Your Board of Directors cotinue to Build a Foundation of Commitment to its membership with open communicatioof our needs and expectations. Make it your ongoing commitment to become involved inannounced activities that provide networking opportunities: Eyes to the Skies, July 3 6,including the parade from Lisle Jr High through downtown Lisle on the Fourth Of July, folowed by a free picnic on the grounds of the Museum of Lisle Station Park; annual golf ou

ing at Seven Bridges on July 23 rd and another Cruise Night downtown Lisle on July 27 th.


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GOLD MEMBERS

ARDS Services, Inc.

Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington

Coffee News

Crme Cakeshop & Bakery

DuPage Medical Group

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc.

Edward Hospital

Filipiak Marketing

Jewel/Osco

Kids Teen Rider

Lisle Savings Bank

Luis Arturo Dance Academy

K. Hovananian Homes

Midas Auto Service Experts

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 CommunityPantry

WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio

ZLan Partners

SILVER MEMBERS

AthletiCo

Bulls/Sox Training Academy

CACitiBankChicago TribuneCountry Insurance-Van Ham/Tan AgencyDaily Herald/Paddock Publica-tions

Exterior Designers, Inc.

FastSignsFloral EventsGoldstar Security Services,Inc.Hallberg Commercial andBenefit SolutionsHand-N-PawHarris N.A. - Lisle

Health Source of Lisle

Holistic Health Care Centers,LLCHumidorIntegrity Designs, LLC.Integrity MotorsIsoprime CorporationJanice Connelly InteriorsJim Dhamer Plumbing and

SewerLee Ernst, ReMax Action

Lisle-Woodridge Fire FightersUnionLocal 2986McCain Foods USA, Inc.Momkus McCluskey, LLC

Newport Promotions ofDuPage Inc.

Norbert Pools & Spa

OakBrook Investments

Optometry & Eyewear GalleryPadgett Business ServicesPerformance MerchantServices, Inc.P. Martin JewelersRapid Funding CorporationRobert Kelly StudioSenryo Technologies

Service Master TodayWalsh Investments

Weldon HardwareWheatstack.. A MidwesternEatery & Tap


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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)

The Museums at Lisle Station Park hosted the JuneBusiness after Hours. The museum curator Brian

Failing, organized the event to coincide with themuseum celebrating a new exhibit that was opening thefollowing Saturday entitled, "Sustaining Lisle'sHeritage: The Story of Lisle's Incorporation." Themuseum is located at 921 School St., and it features thehistory of Lisle, dating back to 1832, with four buildingand a retired train car. There are also blacksmithingclasses that are held seasonally. For more informationplease call 630-968-0499 or visitwww.lisleparkdistrict.org/museum. The museumcomplex is open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Museum admission is free and donations are alwaysappreciated.

RIBBON CUTTING

Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber, Brian Failing, Curator,

Museums at Lisle Station Park

Mary Torgerson, GC Realty, Mayor Joseph Broda, cut the

Ribbon at GC Realtys Grand Opening

GC Realty on Main Street hosted its Grand

Opening with a ribbon cutting including

chamber members, clients, family and

friends. A great way to celebrate a new

business in downtown Lisle.

Mary Torgerson, GC Realty, receives a Buck for Luck

from Tom Altho, Lisle Chamber


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usan Ross, The Morton Arboretum threw out the first pitch at the Multi-Chamber Business After

Hours with the DuPage County Hounds. Many Chamber members enjoyed the perfect weather for

aseball game and meeting chamber members from other chambers. And a win for the DuPage

Hounds didnt hurt either. Check out the Hounds schedule on www.dupagehounds.com for

upcoming games throughout July at the Village of Lisl

Benedictine Sports Complex.

A member of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Janicke became an Ambassador a month

after becoming a chamber member in December 2012. He also works on the Chamber Golf Commit

tee and looks forward to future events. Kevin explains that being an Ambassador with the Lisle

Chamber has been rewarding both professionally and personally. He has made and continues to mak

good friendships. Hes a firm believer that what you get out of an organization is in direct proportion

to what you put into it.

As the owner and president of Cardinal Painting in Naperville, IL, Kevins primary duty is to help

clients achieve the results they wish to gain in the presentation of their businesses and homes. He ha

been in the painting field since 1974, working for Forestville Valley School District painting and

oving in the summers. It all grew from there.

evin lives in South Naperville and has two grown sons (Jay, 27 & Justin, 22) and a Yellow Lab, Max. His interests includeaveling, gardening, fixing his 1970 Buick convertible, riding his Harley, photography and helping out at Habitat for Humanity

evin loves traveling the USA and has been blessed to have been in all 50 states. Alaska and Florida were his two favorite state

spend time at. Kevin plans to semi retire to Florida in the future. He leaves us with this favorite quote What lies behind us

nd what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us R. W. Emerson.

Ambassador Spotlight Kevin Janicke

MULTI-CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)

Susan Ross, The Morton Arboretum and Page, DuPage County

Hounds MascotKyle Wehr, and Josh VonSwol, DuPage County Hounds


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Sonny Smith, COD, Paula Gleason, Bensidoun, USA,

Barb Kelly, Robert Kelly Studio at BAH

Sonny Smith, COD at the Museums at Lisle

Station Park

Brian Failing, Curator, Museums at Museums

at Lisle Station Park

Josh VanSwol, DuPage Hounds

New Member Orientation at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Sonny Smith, COD, Tim Ross & Susan Ross, The

Morton Arboretum


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September 28, 2013 from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm onMain Street & Burlington, northeast corner, theLisle Village green.

Registration and Website Coming Soon!

*New Event in Lisle*

Lisle Ale Fest

Trash & Treasures celebrated its 20th year at the Lisle Commuter Parking

Lot. The set-up hours were a bit rainy, but die hard vendors were prepared

with rain gear and canopies. Some vendors chose to leave soon after arriv-

ing during the rain storm and did return a few hours later to set up at open-

ing time. Many vendors were very happy to attend and reported that they

even made some extra summer cash. The event also brings more people to

the French Market which is at the commuter parking lot every Saturday

through October from 8:00 am1:00 pm.

Villa St. Benedict hosted a Ribbon Cutting at one of their senior independent vi

homes. Villa St. Benedict is a Catholic independent senior community with many

amenities available. Visit willastben.org for more information on the beautiful

facility.

Ribbon Cutting

Judy Strong, Villa St. Benedict welcomes us

to one of the many villa homes.

Ribbon Cutting at

Villa St. Benedict

with Sister Karen

and Mayor Joseph

Broda


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David W. Rosenberg,

Attorney at Law

Fair Oaks Ford

Gladson

Janice Connolly Interiors

MC Property

Management Corp.

Molex Incorporated

Morton Arboretum

Nels Old Time Tavern

P. Martin Jewelers

Ray Graham Association


Three Fires Council -

Boy Scouts of America

Vidtech Audio Visual,

Inc.

Walgreens

WFH Enterprises, Inc.

Lisle Area Chamber of

Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue,

Suite 102

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: 630-964-0052

Fax: 630-964-2726

www.lislechamber.com

New Members

Renewals

CrossFit Amplify

Mike Viall1962 Ohio StreetLisle, IL 60532630-992-1837

www.crossfitamplify.com

Integrity Designs LLC

Frank Harrington364 E. Irving Park Rd.Wood Dale, IL 60191630-279-7911www.integritydesignsllc.com

K. Hovnanian Homes / Arbor Trails (5871 Oak Ridge Way, Lisle, IL 60532)

Ray Blankenship

1804 N. Naper Blvd., Suite 200

Naperville, IL 60563630-210-8862www.khov.com

Lou Dogs Events

Josh Seago608 S Washington St. Suite 207Naperville, IL 60540630-450-4193www.LouDogEvents.com

Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate this "sunsational" season than in Lisle, "The ArboreVillage!"

Visit villageoflisle.org/lovin to learn about fun summer activities, special events and offers from your favorite

Lisle shops and restaurants. The page is continually updated, so check back often or connect with us at face-

book.com/villageoflisle. And be sure to visit beautiful Downtown Lisle which is filled with blooming flowers

grasses - and for a limited time - giant dragonflies!
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Lisle Area Chamber Golf Outing and DinnerTuesday, July 23, 2013

Shotgun Start 1:00 pm


One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge

Foursome (36) - $520 before July 1st, $540 after July 1st

Individual Golfer$135 before July 1st, $150 after July 1st

Dinner Only$40 before July 1st, $45 after July 1stPresenting Sponsor

Jeff was recently in Denver

to accept his award forOutstanding General Man-

ager of the Year, Large

Property from the Ameri-

can Hotel & Lodging Asso-

ciation at the national Stars

of the Industry Awards.

Chamber Raves

Congratulations to the Lisle

Lions High School Baseball

Team State Champs!

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