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The monthly newsletter of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events

Lights of Lisle

Saturday,

December 1, 2018

12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday,

December 2, 2018

9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Lisle

Main Street

LINCT Meeting

Leadership In

Networking

Committee Team

Holiday Party

Tuesday,

December 11, 2018

5:30 p.m.

Applied Network

Concepts, Inc.

770 Front Street

Lisle, IL 60532

Annual Meeting &

Holiday

Party Luncheon

Thursday,

December 13, 2018

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sheraton Lisle

3000 Warrenville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

Members - $25.00

Non-Members -

$35.00

CHAIR MESSAGE

Peter James, Chair

Season’s Greetings Everyone!

The end of the year is in sight. And for our business-

es, it is now time for that last sprint towards the

finish line. It seems like this business journey that

we are on is never-ending. It’s actually a marathon,

but you knew that already. However, it should be filled with

various and timely sprints towards carefully-planned objectives.

Goals and objectives should be the norm. And if you don’t do

this regularly, I have to ask, why are you actually in business? And

are you where you would like to be? If not, it’s time to hit the

reset button and partner with individuals who can help to

re-strategize.

In the meantime, let’s talk about December. You think this year

went fast? Don’t blink too hard - December will be a blur. So, let

me list the activities that we would love to see you attend in

these last few weeks:

LINCT Holiday Party - Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Annual Meeting & Holiday Party Luncheon - December 13, 2018

And finally, I would like to take a moment to thank Jill, Claudine

and all of you for the opportunity to serve as your Board

Chair-person for 2018. It has truly been an honor to partner

with you all to propel the mission of the Lisle Area Chamber.

Now, as we look towards 2019, I would like to introduce you to

and welcome Annette Loritz of Benedictine University. Annette

will be your Board Chairperson for the new year. Big things are

planned for 2019 that will definitely benefit you and your busi-

nesses, so please stay tuned, stay connected and look to help the

Chamber help businesses like yours progress smoothly for the

foreseeable future. Chat soon!

2018 Board of Directors

Peter James, Chair College of DuPage

Paula Gleason,

Treasurer JCMP & Associates, P.C.

Annette Loritz,

Chair Elect Benedictine University

Christopher Buehler Four Lakes Recreation

Lee Ernst

RE/MAX Action

Barry McGoldrick Molex, LLC

Kitty Murphy

Angelman Syndrome Foundation

Elizabeth O’Toole

Direct Floors

Christopher Pellico Navistar, Inc.

Susan Ross

The Morton Arboretum

Eric Ertmoed Ex Officio

Village of Lisle

Chamber Staff

Jill Eidukas, Executive Director

Claudine Rummer

Office Manager

Julie Sumner Chamber Accountant

CHAMBERVISION - DECEMBER 2018

Jill Eidukas,

Executive Director

CHAMBER NEWS

At this time of the year with the hustle and bustle of the

holidays approaching, we would like to take the time to

thank you, our Members, for choosing the Lisle Area

Chamber of Commerce. It is with your support, we are able

to attain our mission “to facilitate, advocate and to cultivate

opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community”. Our December Annual Luncheon will include a Holiday Party.

The Annual Luncheon and Holiday Party will be taking place on December

13th at the Sheraton Lisle. The 2019 Board of Directors will be inducted as

well as recognition of the current Board of Directors and Committee

Chairs. Claudine has prepared a “Year in Review” photo slide show. You

might win a free raffle prize which includes gift cards to Lisle Area Chamber

Member businesses. The Volunteer of the Year and the Ambassador of the

Year will be awarded plaques. You may sign up online or give us a call to

register.

Congratulations to Kerstin Peterson, 4ASong Vinyl, Kim Novovesky, Bank-

Financial, and Tom Thornton, Action Screen Print, who have been elected

for a three year term to our Board of Directors. We welcome them to the

Board of Directors.

Thank you to Peter James, College of DuPage, for his leadership. He has

brought us great ideas from his business and entrepreneurship background.

I look forward to working with Annette Loritz, Benedictine University, and the Board of Directors in 2019.

It is my pleasure each and every work day to go to the office and work with

Claudine Rummer, the Chamber Office Manager. I am thankful to her for

helping me represent the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only is

she an organized Office Manager, she is a skilled photographer and event

planner.

This past month, I attended the Illinois State Conference of Chamber of

Commerce Executives. The professional speakers open discussions

reiterated the value of customer service. At the LACC we are here to

help you our Member with growing and showcasing your business and

cultivating opportunities for the Lisle Area business community.

Finally, I want to wish you and your families the very best this Holiday

Season.

Mission Statement “To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business

Community”

CHAMBERVISION - DECEMBER 2018

* Amita Health * Applied Network Concepts, Inc. * Arboretum Wealth & Trust Management

* Classical Marketing * DuPage Medical Group * Four Lakes Recreation * Lisle Savings Bank

* Navistar, Inc. * North American Pizza & Culinary Academy * Office Evolution

* One-2-One Computer Assistance * Partners and Paws Veterinary Services

* Team Auto Care & Transmissions * WDCB 90.9fm Public Radio

* West Suburban Community Pantry

Apolis Greek Street Food

Art Van Furniture

BMO Harris N.A. - Lisle

Bulls/Sox Training Academy

Central DuPage Hospital

Click Blooms

Craig’s Auto Service Center

Debbie Pawlowicz Group -

RE/MAX Action

Exterior Designers, Inc.

GCG Financial, LLC

Goldstar Security Services

Illinois Energy Windows &

Siding, Inc.

Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.

Leeco Steel

Marquette Companies

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Midwest Auto Body of Lisle

Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services

Northwestern Medicine

Optometry & Eyewear Gallery

Pinot’s Palette

RE/MAX Action - Lee Ernst

Respite Endowment Organization

Sheraton Lisle

Tim Altpeter - Draper & Kramer

Mortgage

Villages on Maple

Wheatstack...A Midwestern

Eatery & Tap

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CHAMBERVISION - DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 4

Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event

Friday, November 2, 2018

Hilton Lisle/Naperville

3003 Corporate West Drive

Lisle, IL 60532

Wine Tastes Provided By: Malloy’s Finest

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, VENDORS AND VOLUNTEERS

Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event was held on the evening of Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Hilton Lisle/

Naperville. The wine tastes were provided by Malloy’s Finest. A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsors,

Valerie Janke, CFP ®, Waddell & Reed, Advanced Imaging, Alfresco Booth, Four Lakes Recreation, JCMP

& Associates, P.C., Lisle Savings Bank and Pinot’s Palette. Also thank you to our vendors, 4A Song Vinyl,

Alfresco Photo Booth, Alter Brewing Company, The Art of Good Eating, Automated Companies, Carol’s

Cottage Creations, Crème de la Crème, Handpainted Silks by Ann, Le Chocolat, Nothing Bundt Cakes,

Passantes Home Food Service, Pinot’s Palette, Sandhill Coffee, and Tasting Boards.

This fantastic wine event is not possible without our Lisle Uncorked Committee and volunteers. Thank

you to our Committee Chair, Randy Russell of Wine Expressions and our Committee, Luisa Buehler,

The Hire Solution, Paula Gleason, JCMP & Associates, P.C., Diane Homolka, Lisle Convention & Visitors

Bureau, Peter James, College of DuPage, Valerie Janke, CFP ®, Waddell & Reed, Kerstin Peterson, 4A

Song Vinyl, Tom Reif, GCG Financial, LLC, Cynthia Sally, Blend Beauty Hair & Skincare, and Tom Thornton, Action Screen Print.

Thank you to everyone who made this event a sparkling success.

Photos courtesy of Tom Thornton, Action Screen Print

Photos continued on page 5 and 10.


Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event

Friday, November 2, 2018


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS – The Collective lhe & Makery

The Collective lhe & Makery held their Business After

Hours on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Owners

Autumn Geist and Jen Rizzo showcased their boutique

retail store and art class workshop area. They also

offered ornament painting at the Business After Hours

to show where their art class workshops are held.

The attendees were able to enter a give-away for one

of The Collective’s signature items, #Carefully Curat-

ed Box and shop the boutique retail items.

The Collective lhe & Makery offers a one of a kind

boutique retail experience. The lhe stands for lifestyle,

home, experience. Stop by their store to pick up

some of your favorite brands such as Barr and Co. and Mer-Ser as well as handmade goods and a

curated selection of home décor. They also offer workshop experiences. Please check their website for

more information on the different workshops offered each month. In addition to individual workshops,

they provide group and team building workshops.

The Collective lhe & Makery

4724 Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(331) 903-6158

www.thecollectivelhe.com

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - “AFFORDABLE DIGITAL

MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR 2019” Presented Ragini Bilolikar

The November General Membership Luncheon topic was Affordable

Digital Marketing Strategies for 2019 presented by Ragini Bilolikar,

Vanguard Synergy Media Marketing Group. The luncheon was held at

the Lisle Park District. At the luncheon, Ragini provided tips for

expanding your digital marketing strategies for your business. She

provided materials that broke down the steps that your business should

do when outlining their marketing strategies for 2019 and ways to

execute those strategies. Ragini Bilolikar owns Vanguard Synergy Media

Marketing Group and can help you with all of your marketing needs.

L-R: Ragini Bilolikar, Vanguard Synergy

Media Marketing Group and Jill Eidukas

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

http://www.thecollectivelhe.com


Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k – November 18, 2018

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS AND RUNNERS!

The Annual Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k took place on Sunday, November 18, 2018 through the beautiful

Lisle Community Park course. Runners made their way through the pathways at Lisle Community Park.

Thank you to Dan Garvy of the Lisle Park District for leading the runners on his bike. This event could

not be the success it is without the Lisle High School, Lisle Teens with Character, Lisle Park District,

Lisle Lions Club, our sponsors, volunteers and runners.

Thank you to our sponsors, Molex, Inc., Lisle Park District, DuPage Medical Group, Janor Sports, The

Rental Place, Inc. – Party & Tent and WDCB 90.9 fm Public Radio. Thank you to our Chip Timing

Sponsor, Lisle Savings Bank. Also thank you to contributor, Williams Chiropractic Center. We would

like to congratulate all of the runners and walkers for participating. This year’s top male runner was Daniel King finishing at 19:22 and this year’s top female runner was Keeley Behr finishing at 20:50. To

see this year’s race results, please visit our website. We hope that you will join us next year for the

Annual Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k on November 24, 2019 at Lisle Community Park.


AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - Sonny Smith Sonny Smith has been affiliated with the Lisle Area Chamber for ten years. He has

been part of the Ambassador Committee for about the same length of time. In

addition to the Ambassador Committee, Sonny is on the Government Affairs Com-

mittee. He has also served on the Chamber Board of Directors and while on the

Board he was the Treasurer of the Board for the Chamber. He has also been in-

volved with the Golf and Dinner Dance Committees.

Sonny is a retired Business Professor from the College of DuPage. He now

volunteers his time with Volunteers4Lisle with their Volunteers in Police Service. The volunteers help

the Lisle Police Department with traffic control, Emergency Management and a variety of events held in

Lisle. He has been with Volunteers4Lisle for four years. While with the Volunteers4Lisle, he won the

Presidential Volunteers Award. Sonny lives in Lisle and has four

grandchildren. In addition to his many volunteer hours, Sonny enjoys boating as much as possible.

Sonny considers networking the heart of any business. He believes being an Ambassador offers the

opportunity to network and meet new people. There are a variety of activities within the Chamber that

one can pick to get involved in. He also has a strong commitment of doing business with Chamber

members.

MULTI-CHAMBER POLKA DOT PROGRESSIVE NETWORKING LUNCHEON

The Multi-Chamber Polka Dot Progressive Network-ing Luncheon was held on November 28, 2018 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Carol Stream. The highly attended luncheon had members from 9 Chambers and Women’s Groups from the surrounding area. The networking luncheons provide opportunities to network with new businesses and provide information about your business. At the luncheon there was a table to provide information about your company as well as receive information from a business you might not have had a chance to meet. This year the philanthropic effort was for Goodwill Industries. Make sure and check back next year for the date for the Polka Dot Progressive Networking Luncheon. Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Luncheons provide great opportunities to meet with members from other Chambers that you might not necessari-ly have had an opportunity to network with. Keep a look out in 2019 for all of the Multi-Chamber Pro-gressive Networking Luncheons and opportunities.

Multi-Chamber Polka Dot Progressive Networking

Luncheon in Carol Stream


Multi-Chamber Polka Dot Progressive Networking

Luncheon

November Lunch & Learn

”Affordable Digital Marketing Strategies for 2019”

Ornament Painting at the Business After Hours at The

Collective lhe & Makery

Lisle Uncorked 2018 - Winner of raffle item donated by

The Collective lhe & Makery

Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event 2018 at the Hilton

Lisle/Naperville

Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k 2018


AROUND TOWN

LCVB Share What You Can Food Drive for REACH Food Pantry

The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make a big difference for many

people in need this holiday season. They are hosting a Share What You Can food drive

for REACH Food Pantry, a Lisle based charity that provides food to those in need in

the DuPage and surrounding counties. You can participate by dropping off non-perishable food

donations at the Lisle Village Hall Lobby, 925 Burlington Ave., Mon-Fri., 8am - 5pm from October 1st -

December 7th. For more information contact Diane Homolka, LCVB Executive Director at

(630) 769-1000 or [email protected]. Information courtesy of Lisle Convention & Visitors

Bureau.

LISLE PARK DISTRICT - TAKE NOTE Merry & Bright Holiday Concert

TAKE NOTE presents its Holiday Choral Concert, “Merry and Bright”, on Sunday,

December 9, 3:00 pm at the Lisle High School Auditorium, 1800 Short Street, Lisle. The concert will feature an upbeat, joyous concert of holiday favorites, and audience

sing-a-longs of your favorite Christmas Carols! Tickets are $10 per person, and are

available for purchase at the Lisle Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, from any TAKE NOTE

singer, or at the door (cash only). Information courtesy of the Lisle Park District’s website.

www.lisleparkdistrict.org

FREE HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING AT VILLAGE HALL

The Village of Lisle and Elgin Recycling have partnered to offer holiday light recycling

free of charge. You can recycle your nonworking incandescent and LED holiday

lights as well as extension cords; display pieces will not be accepted. Please visit the

Village’s website to see images for acceptable and non-acceptable items. Light strands and cords can be

dropped off in the Village Hall vestibule located at 925 Burlington Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 am

– 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The collection will end on February 1, 2019. Information courtesy

of the Village of Lisle’s website. www.villageoflisle.org.

NAPER SETTLEMENT – Christkindlmarket Naperville

Naper Settlement is the proud host of the sole suburban location of the beloved

outdoor German market, Christkindlmarket Naperville. The market is the perfect place for visitors to stroll the beautiful museum grounds, shop, eat and drink at a

variety of German, Austrian, and European vendors. The admission to the market is

free. Please visit Naper Settlement’s website, www.napersettlement.org or

www.christkindlmarket.com/naperville for more information. Information courtesy of Naper

Settlement’s website.

If you have information you would like to share about your business in the Around Town section of the Lisle

Area Chamber newsletter, please contact the Chamber office at (630) 964-0052 or [email protected]. You

can also drop off any materials at the Chamber office if you would like to promote your upcoming events or

programs. If you have any questions, please contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce.

http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org

http://www.napersettlement.org

http://www.christkindlmarket.com/naperville


RENEWALS

Amli at Seven Bridges

Benedictine

University

CJ Snow Removal, Inc.

Debbie Pawlowicz

Group - RE/MAX

Action

Essig Printing

Exterior Designers,

Inc.

Goldstar Security

Services, Inc.

Humidor of Lisle

Leeco Steel, LLC

Lisle Auto Plaza, Inc.

Manna Organics, LLC

Marquette Companies

The Stone Center

Via Moda Salon & Spa CONTACT INFORMATION

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: (630) 964-0052

Fax: (630) 964-2726

Email: [email protected]

www.lislechamber.com

LOOKING TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?

Are you interested in holding a Business After Hours or Ribbon

Cutting in 2019? A Business After Hours is a great way to

showcase your business to your fellow Chamber members,

clients and customers. Also if you are new to the Chamber, a

Ribbon Cutting is another way to showcase your business.

Would you like to combine both? We can also do a joint

Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting. Please contact the

Chamber if you are interested in hosting one of these events.

SAVE THE DATE

Dancing with the Chamber Stars Blarney Bash - A Gaelic Gala

Friday, March 1, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Hilton Lisle/Naperville

3003 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 60532

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