2013 April - Chambervision

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April 2013

March brought several events to the Lisle Chamber that provided some unique opp

nities. Our 14th annual Spring Sprint 5K/10K held at Lisle Community Parkon M

10th occurred in the midst of a meltdown of the heavy snow and an overnight rain

affected the race course. Although it didnt rain during the event there was lots of

standing water on the race course. The runners were real troopers to trudge ahea

through the moisture to a successful conclusion.

We are very appreciative of the event sponsors including Lisle Savings Bankwhi

has been with us from the beginning, DuPage Medical Group which provided sli

cloth bags, hand warmers and sponsorship, Dick Pond athletics which provided b

numbers and prizes for the finishers, Molex Corporation which was a sponsor and brought many run

Williams Chiropractic which gave us water bottles, Athletico which provided stretching and conditifor the participants and sponsorship, ChiroOne which was a sponsor, Jewel which helped with suppl

Unilever which provided personal care items, and the Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau which

a contributor. We also want to thank the Lisle Lions Club for all of their volunteer assistance helping

tain after race food and taking care of the water stations as well as helping with parking. Steve Essig

Essig Printing and Rich Janor ofJanor Sports provided essential items for the event and were also

huge help prior to and on race day. Rich did a great job as MC. Bill Buchelt ofElan Photography w

volunteer coordinator and race leader. Thanks to him for a great job. Thanks also to Alliance Health

Wellness for offering the massages and Walgreens(Rt.53 and Maple) for donating cases of water. Fi

thanks to Dan Garvy and the Lisle Park District for the tremendous support with course logistics an

coordination. Without them this race would not happen. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks

participating!

Have you heard of Lean Six Sigma? If not you may want to attend our April 18th luncheon at the Lisle

Hyatt. That is the informative topic which will be discussed by Michael Higgins ofMolex. Michael w

explain the principles of Lean provides tools for streamlining production and services from end to end

emphasis on the elimination of waste. Six Sigma is designed to lower occurrences of defects in produc

services to improve overall quality. These principles that began in the manufacturing sector are applic

to organizations and businesses that provide services.

Michael Higgins is a certified Global Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt which he earned through the

Juran Institute. If you want to learn about some methods to increase the quality of your business this

gram should not be missed.

Our LENG (Lisle Executive Networking Group) will be meeting at Buffalo WildWings in Woodrid

the beginning of the month and at Culvers in Downers Grove mid-month. The locations of these luncserves to remind us that the Lisle Chamber is an Area chamber and thus has members (about one third

from outside the Village of Lisle.

Finally remember that our scholarship program is for members as well as Lisle residents. So if you hagraduating high school student in your company/organization encourage them to apply. Spring is finahere!

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 (LENG)

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

12:00 pm

Buffalo Wild Wings

6450 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517

WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB)

Brown Bag Lunch

Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking

Tuesday, April 9, 201311:30 am 1:00 pm

Lisle Park District

1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532

$5 Members; $10 Non-Members

LISLE EXECUTIVE

NETWORKING GROUP (LENG)

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

12:00 pm

Culvers of Downers Grove/Lisle

2500 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL60515

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

LUNCHEON

LEAN SIX SIGMA

Michael Higgins of Molex

Thursday, April 18, 2013

11:30 am 1:00 pm

Hyatt Lisle at Corporetum

1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle, IL 60532

$25 Members; $35 Non-Members

Sponsorship Available $150

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

5:00 pm 7:00 pm

The UPS Store

1042 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532The mission of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate business relationships

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

public, to promote the best interests of our membership in a fiscally sound and profession

manner, and to promote ethical business practices and contribute to the betterment of th

community.


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Officially, spring popped in on us in March, but March continued to give usquite a few weather challenges! Those challenges however did not deter oenergetic and focused members. The Ambassadors, Board of Directors and

their respective spouse or guest participated in a very well attended annual cial event at the home of Diane Merna on March 8. What fun! Then on Suday, March 10, despite some dicey weather, the Spring Sprint 5K/10K ho276 runners and walkers of all ages at Community Park. Participants receivmember-sponsored tech shirts, muscle milk, fruit and bagels in addition to pes awarded in every age category.

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Lisle for much camaraderie and enjoyment at the Business AfterHours and fund-raising raffle, known as the annual Luck O the Irish, on March 13. Wheatstacprovided sumptuous hors doeuvres and a good time was had by all.

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 13, 9am to noon, Lisles largest FREE shred day, at 18Short Street, in the lower lot just east of the Community Center.

With spring in full swing, we anticipate another outstanding Chamber event in April at a not-foprofit sponsored multi-chamber membership luncheon on April 18 at the Hyatt, featuring MikeHiggins, Molex Director Global Lean Six Sigma, focusing on tools for streamlining productionhope you commit to being there with us!

Your Board of Directors regretfully accepted the resignation of Navistars Lisa Fitterer from thBoard and wished her well in her new endeavors at Deloitte. We are very pleased to announceappointment of Navistars Christopher Pellico to the Board. We welcome Chris, who will contNavistars strong relationship with the Chamber and the Village of Lisle.

We welcome several enthusiastic new members to the Lisle Chamber: Carlin Nalley Foundatioand Humidor. They will add unique opportunities for partnership and growth.

Continuing our emphasis on commitment, the most basic is a commitment to a set of values, prciples or beliefs. These underlying principles define both the organizations uniqueness and thfundamental direction in which it wants to head. This commitment leads to a common vision apurpose within the organization. I would like to thank each of you for your strong commitmeto our values which contributes to our Chamber being one of the most highly regarded Chambein the area. You may continue to Build a Foundation of Commitment by encouraging memship retention. AND, we encourage you to commit to vote on April 9th!

Chair MessagePaula Gleason

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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-

Chamber Staff

Tom Althoff,

President & CEO

Jill Eidukas,

Office & Events Manager

Amy Vidovic,

Office Assistant

Notes from the Chamber Office

Your chamber is now able to take on-line payments. If you need your login infor

mation contact us at [email protected].

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We are now finalizing the membership directory for print. We have been in pro-

cess of updating our membership files and please contact us if your have moved o

had a change in representatives.


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April 2013P

Gold Members

ARDS Services,Inc.

Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington

Coffee News

Crme Cakeshop & Bakery

DuPage Medical Group

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc.Edward Hospital

Four Lakes Recreation

Integrated Marketing Communications

Jewel/Osco

Kids Teen Rider

LDCircuit

Lisle Savings Bank

Luis Arturo Dance Academy

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

CA

CitiBankChicago TribuneCountry Insurance-Van Ham/Tan AgencyDaily Herald/Paddock PublicationsExterior Designers, Inc.FastSignsFloral EventsGoldstar Security Services, Inc.Hallberg Commercial and Benefit SolutionHand-N-PawHarris N.A. - LisleHealth Source of LisleIntegrity MotorsIsoprime CorporationJanice Connelly InteriorsJim Dhamer Plumbing and SewerLee Ernst, ReMax ActionLisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters UnionLocal 2986McCain Foods USA, Inc.Momkus McCluskey, LLCNorbert Pools & SpaOakBrook InvestmentsOptometry & Eyewear GalleryPadgett Business ServicesPerformance Merchant Services, Inc.P. Martin JewelersRapid Funding CorporationRobert Kelly StudioSenryo TechnologiesService Master Today

Weldon HardwareWheatstack.. A Midwestern Eatery & Tap

Northwood University Adult Program Center in Glen Ellyn expands its degree

offerings to include a major in Marketing.

Adult students now have the option to earn a Bachelor of Business Administrationdegree with a major in Management or Marketing. Northwood Universitys Adult

Degree Program includes a Prior Learning Assessment which gives students coursecredit for appropriate and demonstrated expertise and knowledge based upon theirprevious work experience. Its specialized degree program combines evening, week-end, and online courses which fit the flexible learning needs of todays adult stu-dents. Northwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission andis a member of the North Central Association.

Questions may be directed to Ann Marie Rosen, Regional Development Manager,at (630) 620-9492 [email protected].

he 14th Annual Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 5K/10K run/walkwas held on March 10, 2013. Even though a snow storm passed through

Lisle on the Tuesday before therace, and even though the time

change sprung ahead, the dedicat-ed runners attended the event.Thank you to all of our sponsorsand volunteers. The Key Club andLisle Teens with Character, the Li-ons Club and Chamber memberswere outside on the course bravingthe elements. Inside our volunteerswere preparing registration, check

n, fruit and water stations and awards. We also had stretching and mas-ages available to our runners.

2013 Spring Sprint 5K/10K

Matt Furlet, running in the Spring Sprint
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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The Lisle Area Chamber ofCommerce awards at least 8scholarships of $500 to highschool students graduating in2013. Awards are based on

several considerations that in-

clude academic achievement,community involvement, andneed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must either have an immediatefamily member who belongs to the Lisle

Area Chamber of Commerce (individuallyor through corporate affiliation), or they

must have a Lisle mailing address.

For an application please visit

www.lislechamber.com

Lisle Area Chamber Scholarship

Women in Business

Multi-Chamber WIB Progressive Luncheon**

With theLisle Area and Wheaton Chambers

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lisle Park District Center1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532

Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals who, through trust and relationship building, become walking, ta

advertisements for one another. Please join the Lisle and Wheaton Women In

Businesses (WIB) for a fun, engaging and value-added networking session!

**This is a Brown Bag event: bring your lunch. We will provide beverages, dessert.

$5 for Chamber Members; $10 for Non-Members Guests Welcome


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Ambassador SPOTLIGHT Jack Emerick

Jack Emerick has been a Chamber member for a little over a year and an ambassador for

the past 4 months. As an introvert, being an Ambassador makes it easier for Jack to go

to and network at Chamber events since he knows he will be seeing a few people he al-

ready knows. It is also a great way to meet local business owners.Jack is the Branch Manager at MB Financial. He has been in the financial fields for al-

most 8 years now. Jacks primary focus is on business development. This includes meet-

ing with both existing and potential business customers. He is also responsible for the

day to day operation of the branch and developing his staff. One of the most exciting

ings about his job is the ability to see his staff promoted either within the branch or to other areas of the com-

any.

s a resident of Aurora, Jack is current pursuing his MBA at Northern Illinois University. He leaves us with this quote, Winninot a sometime thing; its an all time thing. You dont win once in a while, you dont do things right once in a while, you do

em right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. Vince Lombardi.

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Multi-Chamber Luncheon/Expo

On Thursday, March 21, members of 21 chambers of commerce hosted a luncheon that included networking, a business EXPO and keynospeaker Chris Catalano, CEO of School of Rock. There were 42 busness exhibitors and over 600 visited the Expo.

The house was full for keynote speaker, Chris Catalano, speaking onbuilding a business while building a brand. He believes that with purpose, persistence, performance and the pursuit of perfection, you can

help but be successful. With his background in branding internationaly known names such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Boston Market,RedBox, School of Rock and others, Chris served as a true inspiratiofor the attendees.

Chris Catalano is the Chairman and CEO of School of Rock. With105 schools in four countries and well over 10,000 students coming

rough their doors each year, School of Rock is the most prolific educator of young aspiring musicians in the world.

he Multi-Chamber Luncheon & Business Expo is an annual event, hosted by the 21 Chambers of Commerce in the west suburan area. The directors of these chambers meet monthly to share best practices and address the regional needs of the business.


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Jonathan Paley, Lisle Rotary Club, PresidentBusiness After Hours, at Wheatstack for the Lisle Rotary Club

Women in Business at the Lisle Park DistrictJim Elsener, Business Ledger, Amber Rosel, Shaw Media, Tom

Althoff, Lisle Chamber, Nadine Filipiak, Filipiak Marketing

Lisa Leone, Lisle Park District, Chris Gonda at Rotary

Club Business After Hours

Diane Merna, Adler Associates at Business After Hours


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Jim Renn , Lisle Savings Bank ready for 5K/10K Run Chiro One at 5K /10K Race

Tom Althoff Lisle Chamber, Allison Koch, DuPage Medical Spring Sprint 5k/10K Race at Lisle Community Park

DuPage Medical Group Volunteers at Spring Sprint


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Allstate/Carly Guardi-

Hiteman

Alphagraphics Lisle/

Naperville

Amli at Seven Bridges

Dana Holding

Corporation

lan Photography, Inc.

Glacial Energy

Hettich Financing

Solutions, Inc.

Lisle Community Unit

School District 202

Lisle Library District

Lisle Park District

Lisle Township

Lucky Dog Daycare &

Boarding

Mankus & Marchan,

Ltd.

River Bend Golf Club

US Bank

West Suburban Humane

SocietyWinthrop Management

Yerbabuena MexicanCuisine

New Members

Renewals

Carlin Nalley Foundation

Barbara Dooley24964 Chelsea LanePlainfield, IL 60544

630-780-1515www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org

Four Lakes Recreation

Kevin Serio6005 Forest View RoadLisle, IL 60532630-963-3901

Humidor

Tammi Karam1600 OgdenLisle, IL 60532

630-789-8300www.humidorcigarlounge.com

Nilda Bueno

2319 N. Melvina

Chicago, IL 60639

773-494-2826
http://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/http://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/http://www.humidorcigarlounge.com/http://www.humidorcigarlounge.com/http://www.humidorcigarlounge.com/http://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/

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