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FEBRUARY 2017
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBERVISION
Calendar of Events
Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and
Business Expo Speaker: William Strauss Friday, February 3, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ashyana Banquets
1620 75th Street Downers Grove, IL 60516
$30.00 Members $35.00 Non-Members
Lisle Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Dancing with the Chamber Stars Lisle Royale
Friday, February 10, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville 3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting for The Nook and Lisle
Area Chamber of Commerce Leads Committee
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 5:00 p.m. The Nook
4738 Main Street Lisle, IL 60532
Not-For-Profit Network
“Follow Up and Previous Presentation & Roundtable” Tuesday, February 21, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Chamber630
2001 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Free To Attend
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Leads Committee
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle 3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Mission Statement
“To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community”
CHAIR MESSAGE It is hard to believe that we are already through the first month of 2017. January has been a very busy month with the State of the County Luncheon with DuPage County Board Chairman, Dan Cronin, the State of the Village Luncheon presented by Mayor Joe Broda, Village of Lisle and the Multi-Chamber Breakfast at the College of DuPage with Dr.
Ann Rondeau, President of College of DuPage. February will be even bigger and probably the most exciting (except for July’s Golf Outing) because February 10th is the annual Chamber Dinner Dance at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. If you have not done so already be sure to register for “Lisle Roy-ale”, Dancing with the Chamber Stars. You will not want to miss this action-packed evening with Great Dancers, Great Food and Great Fun. I’m looking forward to seeing you there. Please check out our new and improved website www.lislechamber.com for all of the exciting events that the Chamber has to offer to you the members. We encourage you to take advantage of all those opportunities; including Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours and Membership Luncheons. Don’t forget to join a committee such as Golf Outing, and get involved in your Chamber! See you on February 10th.
Michael Toohey Chairman
CHAMBERVISION
CHAMBER NEWS
Let’s talk about starting the New Year off with a bang. We had the State of the County Luncheon with Dan Cronin, the State of the Village Luncheon with Mayor Broda, a Multi-Chamber Breakfast with the College of DuPage President, Dr. Ann Rondeau and a Ribbon Cutting at JCMP & Associates. We had over 350 Chamber members meet with other Chamber members in one month. And now we are planning our largest fundraiser of the year. “Lisle Royale,” a James Bond inspired Dancing with the Chamber Stars, and Casino
themed event on Friday, February 10, 2017. The Hilton Lisle/Naperville will be transformed into a James Bond-like Casino and a five star meal of filet and shrimp with a Lisle Royale cake. They are offering a $69.00 room rate for the event. We are thankful for so many auction items donated by you our members. As I have mentioned in the past we have a newer website which expands the opportunities for our members to be seen in more places. We have a Member-to-Member discount page so please visit this page and if you would like to add a discount for your business just give us a call or send it to our email and we will put it up right away. We also have a Job Search page which gives you our member a free opportunity to post your job and find the right person for your business. Our scholarship luncheon will be on May 18, 2017 so please visit our website for the application for your student. They must be a Lisle resident or be a son/daughter of a Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce business member. On February 3rd, William Strauss of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will speak at a 16 Chamber luncheon and Expo at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove. Call us to reserve your seat. Last year we had over 500 attendees attend this event. The Government Affairs committee will be hosting a Candidate Forum at Village Hall on March 23, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Invitations to all of the candidates were mailed last week. The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is non-partisan, nonsectarian and therefore makes no endorsements. We are proud to present these forums as a public service. The local election for Mayor, Clerk and three Village Trustees will be on April 4, 2017. Happy Valentine’s Day!
2017 Board of Directors
Michael Toohey, Chair
Lisle Park District
Richard Brink, Past Chair Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Paula Gleason, Treasurer JCMP & Associates, P.C.
Tom Reif
Hallberg Commercial & Benefit Solutions
Patrick Boland General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC
Jim Harkness General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC
Mayor Joseph Broda Ex Officio, Village of Lisle
Mark Acquaviva Performance Merchant
Services, LLC
Michael Higgins Molex, Inc.
Peter James
College of DuPage
Julie LaFond St Joan of Arc
Annette Loritz
Benedictine University
Elizabeth O’Toole WFH Enterprises, Inc.
Christopher Pellico
Navistar, Inc.
Susan Ross The Morton Arboretum
Chamber Staff
Jill Eidukas Executive Director
Claudine Rummer Administrative Assistant
Julie Sumner Chamber Accountant
Jill Eidukas Executive Director
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Arboretum wealth & Trust Management
ARDS Services, Inc.
DuPage Medical Group
Four Lakes Recreation
Just Manufacturing Better Systems
Lisle Savings Bank
Mullen’s Bar & Grill
Navistar, Inc.
New Traditions Funerals and Cremations
Partners and Paws Veterinary Services
Unilever Food Solutions
West Suburban Community Pantry
WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio
Avant at the Arboretum
BMO Harris N.A. - Lisle
Bob Jung painting
Bull/Sox Training Academy
Craig’s Auto Service Center
Diehl Auto Repair
DuPage Drones Baseball Team
Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Exemplar Financial network
Exterior Designers, Inc.
Goldstar Security Services
Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions
Illinois Energy Windows &
Siding, Inc.
Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer
Leeco Steel
Marquette Companies
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Midwest Auto Body of Lisle
Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC
Naperville senior center Adult Day Services
Newport Promotions of DuPage Inc.
Northwestern Medicine
Optometry & Eyewear Gallery
Performance merchant Services, LLC
Pinot’s Palette
RE/MAX Action -Lee Ernst
Respite endowment Organization
Robert’s SEO Services
Sheraton Lisle
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Swim Store
TORG Realty, Inc.
Villages on Maple
Wheatstack... A Midwestern Eatery & Tap
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MULTI-CHAMBER STATE OF THE COUNTY LUNCHEON Speaker: Dan Cronin - DuPage County Board Chairman
The State of the County Multi-Chamber Luncheon,
with DuPage County Board Chairman, Dan Cronin
was held at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge
on January 11, 2017. He provided business leaders
and residents with an update on the priorities of
DuPage County. The Chairman outlined his vision
for the county and his commitment to a long-term
financial plan that achieves greater accountability
and efficiencies in DuPage County. He discussed
many opportunities available to businesses in
DuPage County.
Dan Cronin won election to the office of DuPage
County Board Chairman first in November 2010, and again in 2014, after serving in the Illinois
General Assembly for 20 years. Chairman Cronin is a resident of Elmhurst where he lives with his
wife, Juliann, and their four children. He is partner in the Oak Brook law firm of Power and Cronin.
He is a graduate of Fenwick High School and earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and a J.D.
from Loyola Law School. DuPage County, 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 407-
6500. www.dupageco.org
RIBBON CUTTING - JCMP & Associates, PC
JCMP & Associates, PC hosted their Ribbon
Cutting on January 12, 2017 at their new offices in
Naperville. This was a well-attended event that
showcased their company. Michael Peters and
Jeffrey Chang, owners of JCMP & Associates, PC,
spoke about the services that they offer.
JCMP & Associates, PC, is a CPA firm that
provides a wide range of tax and accounting
services to small and mid-sized businesses and
individuals. They focus on serving you with a
professionalism in a kind, caring, respectful and
timely manner, while offering a broad range of
services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. (Information courtesy of
JCMP & Associates, PC website). JCMP & Associates, PC
1555 Naperville Wheaton Rd., Ste. 116
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 717-3333 www.morethancpa.com
Dan Cronin speaking at the Multi-Chamber State of the County Luncheon at Seven Bridges Golf Club
Ribbon Cutting at JCMP & Associates, PC, (Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones, Design & Promote)
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - Celeste Bermejo Celeste Bermejo of New York Life Insurance is this month’s featured Ambassador. Celeste is a Financial Services Professional going into her 3rd year with New York Life Insurance. She helps families and business owners grow and protect their wealth as well as promoting financial literacy. Prior to New York Life, she was in Human Resources as a Regional Benefits and Retirement Specialist for a hospital system. By transitioning to New York Life Insurance she has been enabled to help more people instead of only being able to assist employees with understanding their benefits and retirement options. Her mission personally and professionally is to leave people better than she found them, even just a compliment goes a long way to make someone's day. Celeste joined the Chamber in October 2016 and attended her first Ambassador
meeting in November 2016. She hasn’t had a chance to fully participate in other committees yet but she is looking forward to being an active member of the Chamber. The Ambassador Committee allows her to enjoy welcoming new people and businesses to the Chamber. It also her to be a resource for new members as well as being a familiar face at various events. She resides in Bolingbrook with her two dogs, Lucy and Roxie. Every month she focuses on doing and/or learning something new. For January, she has been able to swim with whale sharks, snorkel in the South China Sea and canoe to secret lagoons. She is looking forward to what 2017 will bring. Celeste feels that with any Chamber, you get what you put into it. Play an active role and the results will follow. “Dream big, work hard, stay focused & surround yourself with good people.”
STATE OF THE VILLAGE LUNCHEON
Speaker: Mayor Joseph Broda, Village of Lisle
The Annual State of the Village luncheon was held on January 19, 2017 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Mayor Joseph Broda delivered his address to about 100 attendees and he discussed the economic development that is currently progressing. Marq on Main is right on schedule and planning on opening in late fall at Main & Burlington Avenues. He reviewed the Strategic Priorities for 2014-2019 which are; Create Vibrant Village/Downtown, Expand Civic Engagement, Maintain Small Town Values/Character, Support Economic Development, Pursue New Business, Seek New Sources of Revenue, Maintain/Upgrade Housing, and Develop Flood Mitigation Strategies. He also told us about the Heroic Actions Above and Beyond the Call of Duty for three Lisle Police Officers Jeremiah Arnold, Benjamin Bowman and Brian Brendel that were recognized by the 100 Club of DuPage. The new Veterans Memorial was dedicated November 11, 2016 near the Museums at Lisle Station Park. We congratulate the Veterans Memorial Committee for being selected as the 2016 Community Spirit Award. You may view Mayor Broda’s entire presentation on the Village of Lisle website, https://www.villageoflisle.org/218/Mayors-State-of-the-Village-Address.
Mayor Joseph Broda speaks at the State of the Village Luncheon
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MULTI-CHAMBER BREAKFAST AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE Speaker: Dr. Ann Rondeau, President of College of DuPage
A Multi-Chamber Breakfast with the Glen Ellyn, Lisle and Wheaton Chambers was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the College of DuPage. The new President of College of DuPage, Dr. Ann Rondeau spoke to the members of the Chambers and College of DuPage staff about the programs that the College offers. She spoke about the many learning opportunities at the College as well as their involvement in the business community. There are many different ways that the College of DuPage can help grow the business community. The College of DuPage is celebrating their 50th Anniversary through September 2017. For more information, please visit their website at www.cod.edu. College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-2800 www.cod.edu
Dr. Ann Rondeau, President of College of DuPage speaks at the Multi-Chamber Breakfast
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State of the County Luncheon with speaker Dan Cronin, at Seven Bridges Golf Club
Mayor Joseph Broda, Village of Lisle ,Dan Burris and Jorge Ortiz of the Veterans Memorial Committee
Mayors Steve Chirico, City of Naperville, Joseph Broda, Village of Lisle, & IL State Rep. David Olsen
Members network at the Multi-Chamber Breakfast at College of DuPage
State of the Village Luncheon with speaker Mayor Joseph Broda at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Michael Peters & Jeffrey Chang, Owners, JCMP & Associates, PC (Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones)
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AROUND TOWN Dick Pond Athletics Love Pets Week
Beginning Sunday, February 12 through Saturday, February 18th, all week people can drop off supplies for the West Suburban Humane Soci-ety or give a monetary donation. Everyone who donates will get a prize from Dick Pond Athletics as well as get 10% off all apparel and acces-sories! Their Tuesday and Thursday runs from their store (Each at 6:00 p.m.) will be pet friendly. On Saturday February 18th at 8:00 a.m. at the Greene Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park there will be a dog friendly
run. Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of shoes. For more information, contact Dick Pond Athletics at (630) 357-6884 or [email protected]. Information provided by Dick Pond Athletics. Congratulations to College of DuPage - 50th Anniversary
The College of DuPage is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. To mark the College’s rich history and significance to so many people, several exciting events are planned through September 2017. Please go to their website to mark your calendar with the list of anniversary-themed events. www.cod.edu Information courtesy of College of DuPage’s website.
Coffee with the Mayor
Join the Lisle Mayor, Joe Broda, for “Coffee with the Mayor” on Tuesday, February 7th, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Lisle Village Hall, which is located at 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Discuss topics of interest to you with the Mayor in a casual setting over a cup of
coffee. www.villageoflisle.org. Information courtesy of the Village of Lisle website.
Chicago Author Series at Museums of Lisle Station Park
The Museums at Lisle Station Park is presenting the Chicago Author Series for a free, unique celebration of history and culture of our region with local authors and others who write about it. Saturdays, February 4– February 25 at 1:00 p.m., authors from around Chicagoland will present their books in a fun and informal discussion. The Chicago Author Series will take place in the parlor of the Netzley-Yender Farmhouse which is located at 921 School Street, Lisle. Coffee and refreshments will be served. The admission is FREE and the event is designed for the whole family. For more information, please visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museumsatlislestationpark. Information courtesy of the Lisle Park District’s website.
Lisle Library Warm Hearts Give Warm Hands
During the month of February, the Lisle Library will again collect donations for their Warm Hearts Give Warm Hands clothing accessories drive for the People’s Resource Center of Du Page County. Patrons are invited to drop off new or gently-used mittens/gloves, hats, and scarves in the specially marked box in the Library’s foyer. For more information, please visit the Library’s
website at www.lislelibrary.org. Information courtesy of the Lisle Library’s website.
Please contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or (630) 964-0052 if your business has something to share in our Around Town section of the newsletter.
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The Hilton Lisle/Naperville is offering a Special Room Rate of $69.00. Group Code: CLIS. The last day to book a room, to guarantee group rate and
availability is February 3, 2017. You may reserve by calling (630) 505-0900 or online at http://group.hilton.com/LisleAreaChamberCommerce
Advanced
Imaging, Inc.
Arboretum Wealth & Trust
Management
Bubbles LLC
Chiro One, LLC
Comstock Realty Group
Draper & Kramer
Mortgage Corp.
Greg Procopio Farmers
Insurance Agency
Krope & Son
Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lisle Park
District
Lisle Township
Republic Services
Sherwin Williams
RENEWALS
NEW MEMBERS
CONTACT 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
www.lislechamber.com
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Matt Minnerick 2200 Ogden Avenue, Ste. 550
Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 963-9100
www.allegranaperville.com
Cross Point Wealth Scott Krase
3333 Warrenville Road, Ste. 200 Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 799-8350
www.crosspointwealth.com
Cultivate Excellence Consulting Linda Alberty P.O. Box 3439 Lisle, IL 60532 (815) 200-6892
www.cultivateexcellence.com
Diana Kushenbach Academy of Spiritual Arts
Diana Kushenbach 6458 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 269-0115
www.policeintuitive.com
Hopscotch Consulting Services
Liz Sodaro 6618 Pinehurst Court
Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 747-0332
www.hopscotch-cs.com
LifeSpark Center Lucy Arenberg
828 N. Elm Street Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 607-8802 www.lifesparkcenter.com
NeoSmart Technologies
Mahmoud Al-Qudsi 231 Danada Drive Wheaton, IL 60189
(312) 854-9090 www.neosmart.net
Plaidypus, Inc. Ryan McIntyre
4708 Main Street Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 687-1002
www.plaidypus.com
