may 2014 chambervision newsletter
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PRESIDENT’S CORNERPRESIDENT’S CORNER——TTOMOM AALTHOFFLTHOFF
T 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 May 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Women in Business
Lisle/Woodridge Fire District
Friends and Family CPR
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Benedictine University
Kindlon Hall, Room 162 5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
$15.00 Gourmet Boxed Lunch
(Pre-registration—Pre-ordered
Lunches, see website for lunch
selections)
General Membership
Luncheon
Scholarship Recipients
Social Media Updates
Dr. Cassandra Sheffield Thursday, May 22, 2014
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
$25.00 Members; $35.00 Non-
Members
Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Partners for Parks 1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Spring Classic 9 Hole Golf
Outing
Friday, May 30, 2014
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Tee Times
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 Hassert Boulevard
Plainfield, IL 60585
$45.00 entry fee (includes:
round of golf, boxed lunch,
beverage and range balls);
$150.00 Hole Sponsor
Cruise Nights
Saturday, May 31, 2014
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Lisle
This is the month when the Chamber membership gives back to our local
students graduating from high school. We will be awarding ten $500
scholarships to some deserving young people. This year we had over 30
applications and the competition was very stiff. To qualify to apply the
students either need a Lisle mailing address or are immediate offspring of
employees of Chamber members.
The committee chaired by Julie LaFond of St. Joan of Arc made their choices and the
students will be introduced at the May 22nd luncheon. This program is truly a highlight of
the year for me. When you observe the quality of the students you feel confident that we
are in good stead for our future leadership. So please attend the May luncheon at the
Hilton Lisle/Naperville and besides honoring the students we will be brought up to date
on what is hot and what is not in the world of social media. Dr. Cassandra Sheffield will
be our speaker. She had a previous engagement with the Women in Business group and
comes highly recommended. There could also be a couple of surprise visitors at this event.
Speaking of Women in Business they will have a program on CPR on the 13th of the
month. This will be held at Benedictine and will be conducted by our own Lisle
Woodridge Fire District personnel. If you want an update on the techniques that are
being used please attend. All are welcome.
The LENGs will be meeting for lunch at Mullen’s and Pizzeria Bombola this month.
This informal networking group has transacted a lot of business during the past year so
please feel free to join us.
At the very end of the month we have a 9 hole golf outing at Naperbrook Golf Course.
This is a new venue for us but we are proud to say that the Naperville Park District
courses are members of our chamber. Let’s show our support and have some fun on the
links. Thanks to Julie Barnett and ServiceMaster for sponsoring a hole and Allison
Cooper and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Check out the sponsorship rate. It is a real deal at
only $150.
Finally let us not forget one of the most important days of the year, Mother’s Day which is
on Sunday May 11th. Please remember your mother on that day in any way you are able.
Mission Statement
“To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community”
CHAMBERVISION “Capitalize on the Momentum”
CHAIR MESSAGECHAIR MESSAGE——KKITTYITTY MMURPHYURPHY
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CHAMBERVISION
2014 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Kitty Murphy, Chair
The Nook, Inc.
Paula Gleason,
Past Chair, Bensidoun, USA
Sonny Smith, Treasurer,
College of DuPage
Tom Reif, Chair Elect
Hallberg Commercial &
Benefits Insurance
Christopher Pellico,
Vice Chair, Navistar, Inc.
Chris Ashe,
Brian Ashe & Associates
Jim Harkness,
General Counsel, Momkus
McCluskey, LLC., ex officio
Mark Acquaviva
Performance Merchant
Processing, LLC
Elizabeth Boone,
Moser College, Benedictine
University
Richard Brink,
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Mike Toohey Lisle Park District
Bill Kuglich, Molex, Inc.
Julie LaFond,
St Joan of Arc
Susan Ross,
The Morton Arboretum
Diane Merna,
Adler Associate
Mayor Joseph Broda,
ex officio, Village of Lisle
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CHAMBER STAFF
Tom Althoff
President & CEO
Jill Eidukas
Office & Events Manager
Jen Sumner
Spring bring new life, and with it a new Raymes! If you haven’t been
past Burlington and Route 53 in Lisle, you’ve missed seeing the big
new building that is being built. Word on the street is that by the end
of the summer, they will be back!
Two more businesses are blooming in Lisle; Medi-Spa Wellness
coming to Main Street and Hardees will open soon near Maple and Route 53.
Both have decided to join the Chamber as well. Be sure to stop in after they open
and welcome them!
April has been lightning-fast! A busy month that brought with it 5 new Chamber
members. Let’s rally around them; frequent their businesses; welcome them;
invite them to join you at an event in May. Active members network. Active
members grow their businesses! Here are some opportunities to grow our
businesses together in May:
May 6 -- Lisle Executive Networking Group –Mullen’s Bar & Grill – 12:00 p.m.
May 13 – CPR Training, Hosted by Women in Business – Benedictine –
11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
May 20 – Lisle Executive Networking Group – Pizzeria Bombola – 12:00 p.m.
May 22 -- Social Media Updates – Ever wonder how your company might do
better in the area of Social Media? Me too! I am looking forward to our
May General Membership Luncheon on May 22nd at the Lisle Hilton.
May 21 -- Business After Hours -- Hosted by Partners for Parks -- 1925 Ohio
Street -- from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
May 30th – Spring Classic 9 Hole Golf Outing – Naperbrook Golf Course –
12 noon
May 31st -- First Cruise night of 2014! Fun for the whole family!! Main Street,
Lisle -- 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Set a goal to attend at least one event in May! Make it even better by inviting
another Chamber Business member to join you. For more information and to
register, visit our website: lislechamber.com.
Lisle French Market Come out and enjoy the 2014 season featuring new vendors, including a knife
sharpening service, and of course, your favorite prior vendors will be on-
site. Look for MANY new products such as meat, cheese, eggs, poultry, olive
oils, herbs, kettlecorn, hot dog concession, honey, snow cones, pizza! Weekly
entertainment and monthly food demonstrations will augment your shopping
experience! This event is a pleasant amenity for the people of our community
and also presents some very unique opportunities for our local businesses and
non-profits. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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May 2014
GOLD MEMBERSGOLD MEMBERS
Advanced Lisle Dental
ARDS Services, Inc.
Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington
The BOMC
Coffee News
Crosstown Pub and Grill
Design & Promote
Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc.
DuPage Medical Group
K. Hovnanian Homes
Lisle Savings Bank
Midas Auto Service Experts
Mullen’s Bar & Grill
Navistar, Inc.
Neighbors of Lisle
New Tradition Funerals and
Cremations
North Central College
Rosehill Montessori
Schultz-Brundage Insurance
Shaun Pollitt Design
Unilever Food Solutions
West Suburban Community
Pantry
WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio
ZLan Partners
SILVER MEMBERSSILVER MEMBERS
AthletiCo
Avant at the Arboretum
Bull/Sox Training Academy
CA Technologies
Cadence Health
Chicago Red Stars
Choice Rx Solutions
Country Financial-Van Ham/Tan/
Mulyk Agency
Exterior Designers, Inc.
FastSigns
Floral Events
Goldstar Security Services, Inc.
Hallberg Commercial and Benefit
Solutions
Harris N.A. –Lisle
Health Source of Lisle
Holistic Health Care Centers, LLC
Humidor
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
Integrity Designs, LLC
Integrity Motors
Isoprime Corporation
Janice Connolly Interiors
Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer
MedAscend
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Newport Promotions of DuPage Inc.
OakBrook Investments, LLC
Optometry & Eyewear Gallery
P. Martin Jewelers
Performance Merchant Services, LLC
Rapid Funding Corp.
RE/MAX Action—Lee Ernst
Robert Kelly Studio
Runners 4 Wellness
Service Master Today
Sheraton Lisle
Todd Martin, DDS PC
U-Stor-It Managers LLC
Universal Gaming Group LLC
Villages on Maple
Walsh Financial
Wheatstack... A Midwestern Eatery &
Tap
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LGENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONUNCHEON
BATTERY GIANT
CONTACT: ZANE SPIEGEL
ADDRESS: 2321 OGDEN AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE
PHONE: (630) 324-6041
Battery Giant specializes in batteries for over 100,000 devices. From auto, boat,
motorcycle, to watch and cell phone batteries, Battery Giant is your one stop battery
resource.
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CHAMBERVISION
The General Membership Luncheon took place on Thursday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt
Lisle. This month’s luncheon featured two speakers, Keith Krestan, Deputy Chief, Lisle-
Woodridge Fire District and Dave Anderson, Chief, Lisle Police Department.
Keith Krestan focused his attention on the current issues taking place in the Fire District. The Lisle-
Woodridge Fire District is rated an ISO Class 1 fire district, a rating awarded by the Insurance
Services Office. Furthermore, they have the distinction of being the highest rated fire district in the
entire nation. Dave Anderson went on to discuss a new citizen volunteer program in Lisle. The
program will serve as an excellent way for residents to get involved, give back to their community,
and support the Lisle Police Department. Not only will this serve to strengthen the sense of
community in Lisle, it will provide the opportunity to improve emergency preparedness.
Be sure to sign up for our next General Membership Luncheon which will take place on Thursday,
May 22, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. This is an excellent luncheon to attend
as it is also our annual scholarship luncheon. We will be awarding $500 scholarships to ten high
school students carefully selected by our Scholarship Committee. In addition, Dr. Cassandra
Sheffield will be joining us to discuss Social Media Updates. To register for this event, contact the
Chamber at (630) 964-0052 or visit http://store.lislechamber.com/index.php/events.html to register
online.
Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber, Keith Krestan, Lisle-Woodridge Fire
District, Dave Anderson, Lisle Police Department
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTAMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT——PPATAT CCOUGHLINOUGHLIN
LISLE ALE FEST 2014LISLE ALE FEST 2014
DUPAGE COUNTY HOUNDS BASEBALLDUPAGE COUNTY HOUNDS BASEBALL
Pat Coughlin is a Broker Associate at Re/Max Action located at 1550 Maple Avenue in
Lisle. As a Broker Associate, Pat works with residential home buyers and sellers. Her
main focus is on educating her clients throughout the process, being an advocate
throughout the transaction. She has been a Chamber member and Ambassador for two
and a half years. Pat truly loves being an Ambassador. She feels that she is always in
the know about new events, new members, and Chamber activities. She really enjoys having the
opportunity to get to work with and get to know the other Ambassadors, as well as the new
Chamber members. Being an Ambassador has helped her business because it’s a very active
committee with countless networking opportunities. In general, she feels that the Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce is an ideal setting for any business owner in the western suburbs to
network, meet other business owners, and keep updated on the local community. She believes that
involvement and commitment to your own business and to the overall business community has a
direct impact on the recovery of the local economy.
Pat lives in Green Trails with her husband, 15 year old son, and many pets including: a Greyhound,
Chihuahua, chinchilla, and tropical fish. Her hobbies currently include reading, biking, yoga, and
Zumba but ask her again in 20 years, she will have more when she retires!
The second annual Lisle Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014.
This event will once again feature one of the largest selections of Oktoberfest beers in
the area. This event is a great way to support the Lisle Community as
proceeds directly benefit the Chamber and local service organizations.
Visit www.lislealefest.com for additional information about this event.
The DuPage County Hounds Baseball Team home opener is on Friday May 30,
2014. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the game will begin at 7:00 p.m. Call the
box office at (815) 704-3839 to get your tickets!
Check out DuPagehounds.com for more information on the team.
Attend one of the upcoming Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Business
After Hours for a chance to win free
DuPage County Hounds Tickets.
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURSBUSINESS AFTER HOURS——GC RGC REALTYEALTY & D& DEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENT LLCLLC
UPCOMING BUSINESS AFUPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURSTER HOURS
SPRING CLASSIC GOLF OUTINGSPRING CLASSIC GOLF OUTING
Friday, May 30, 2014
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Start
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 Hassert Boulevard
Plainfield, IL 60585
$45.00 Entry Fee Includes: Round of golf (9 holes), boxed lunch with soft drink, and range balls
Prizes will be awarded for:
Long Drive (Men/Women)
Close to the Pin (Men/Women)
Long Putt
Low Gross (Team)
Door Prizes will be awarded
For more information, contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at (630) 964-0052, or visit our
website at www.lislechamber.com
Business After Hours was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014
at GC Realty & Development LLC at 5:00 p.m.
Mary Torgerson-DeLaLeurs welcomed the Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and
Chamber Members to her office at 4746 Main Street in Lisle.
GC Realty offers a variety of Real Estate services and strives
to provide the best customer service possible. They pride
themselves on being “The MBA Team” offering a higher
degree of real estate.
Business After Hours is one of the many
great ways to get the most out of your
Chamber membership. Not only do these
events provide the opportunity to learn
more about one of your fellow Chamber
member’s business, it is a great
opportunity to network.
(Attend one of these upcoming Business After
Hours for a chance to win DuPage County
Hounds tickets)
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Partners for Parks 1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Museums at Lisle Station Park
921 School Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Evviva Bar & Eatery
1017 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Valerie Janke—
Waddell & Reed, Inc.
1100 W. Warrenville Rd., Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
Mary Torgerson-DeLaLeurs, GC Realty & Development LLC
and Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber
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WOMEN IN BUSINESSWOMEN IN BUSINESS
ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGANNUAL GOLF OUTING
CHAMBER RAVESCHAMBER RAVES
Women in Business took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Lisle
Park District. Susan Mitchell, MD of DuPage Medical Group spoke
“Woman to Woman” about advancements in the field of Obstetrics
and Gynecology. This was an extremely informative presentation and
because it was a brown bag lunch event, only a $5.00 cost to members.
Our next Women in Business is set to take place on Tuesday, May 13,
2014 at Benedictine University in Kindlon Hall. You will not want to miss this
presentation featuring the Lisle/Woodridge Fire District and their Friends and Family CPR course.
While this course is not intended for CPR certification, it is ideal for those interested in learning CPR,
i.e. students, new parents, grandparents, etc. A gourmet boxed lunch will be provided, $15.00
Members; $20.00 Non-Members. You can register online for this event on the Chamber website, or
contact the Lisle Area Chamber at (630) 964-0052. Please be sure to register early as lunches need to
be pre-ordered. Gourmet sandwich options: ham turkey or roast beef and choice of bread; vegetarian
option: pasta salad
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Seven Bridges Golf Club
1 Mulligan Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517
$135.00/person; $520.00/foursome
(If registered by July 1st)
$150.00/person; $540.00/foursome
(After July 1st)
For sponsorship information or to register for this event, contact the Chamber at (630) 964-0052 or
Susan Mitchell, MD
The Chamber would like to congratulate Xan Pearson on her promotion to the position of President of
the Bulls/Sox Academy. In her new role, Xan will be responsible for all Academy business operations
such as marketing, programming, administration, operations and business development. Xan has been
with the Bulls/Sox Academy, located at 6200 River Bend Drive in Lisle, for seven years.
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CHAMBERVISION
Business After Hours at GC Realty & Development LLC
Keith Krestan, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, speaks at General
Membership Luncheon
Nadine Filipiak, Filipiak Marketing Communications, and Susan
Mitchell, MD, DuPage Medical Group at Women in Business
April Women in Business with speaker Susan Mitchell, MD,
DuPage Medical Group
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors discuss
upcoming events
Business After Hours attendees network at GC Realty &
Development LLC
The Chamber has a Kyocera KM3035 copier/printer/scanner/fax with side sort
available for $600 or best offer.
If interested, contact the Chamber (630) 964-0052.
The Chamber is thrilled to announce a NEW benefit to Lisle Area Chamber of
Commerce membership. Courtesy of Ann Fulmer, Professor, Benedictine Uni-
versity MBA program and Benedictine University MBA Students, all members
now have the opportunity to receive a free marketing plan specifically designed
for your business. For more information, contact the Chamber at
(630) 964-0052 or [email protected]
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CHAMBERVISION
RENEWALSRENEWALS
Belgio's Catering
Benedictine
University
BrightStar Healthcare
College of DuPage
DuPage AME Church
KinderCare
Lisle Education
Foundation
Merrill Lynch
Naperville Community
Unit School District
203
Original Home
Improvement, Inc.
Republic Services
Rotary Club of Lisle
Sherwin Williams
Victory Rehab LLC
Walgreens
NEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERS
NOTES FROM THE CHAMBNOTES FROM THE CHAMBERER
ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &
SIDING, INC
DAVID SONNER
430 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 627-9200
NEW TRADITION FUNERALS AND
CREMATIONS
CHUCK GOFF
2332 Crabtree Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 230-8399
NICOR GAS
KAREN GUSTAFSON
90 N. Finley Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 317-1773
VERIZON WIRELESS
PETER TOLSTYK
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 737-1880
CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 964-0052; Fax: (630) 964-2726
VINAKOM COMMUNICATIONS
MARGO BERZINS
860 Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 882-8200 ext. 298
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