September Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2015 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBERVISION

“Working together is SUCCESS”

CHAIR MESSAGE—TOM REIF

Why are you in the Lisle Area Chamber?

Too Get most out of your business?

Want to know an easy, affordable way to grow your

business? I will share a secret with you: The Chamber! Chambers of

Commerce can be a best friend to your small business.

Think about it: The whole purpose behind a Chamber of Commerce is to

help small businesses succeed. Over 85% of U.S. Chamber members are

small business owners. And what kind of businesses are you involved in?

This Chamber is a place committed to your success. Your Board of

Directors (I’m so impressed with this group of people!) has been hard at

work. We want to be that group who takes on something unique and new

& isn’t afraid to experiment with ways to improve our organization! To

that purpose, we have pulled together a member survey. You will be

receiving it soon, if you haven’t already. Take a few minutes. Answer

the questions! Be honest! We will all benefit from your answers.

Have you ever had someone ask you, “Why should I join the Chamber?”

You may already have a great answer, but let’s consider some important

ways the Lisle Chamber can help you:

1. Programming: Most of our programming is intended to help you

grow your business. We bring in speakers, offer educational seminars,

create informational newsletters, host luncheons, spotlight successful

members, sponsor community events, and offer a variety of other

2. Networking: One issue many small business owners have is that

they are out there on their own, without a whole lot of support from any-

one else. But if you get involved, that will change in two significant

ways.

First, you will suddenly be mixing with a host of like-minded people –

small business owners who, like you, are juggling payroll, taxes, a tough

economy, and home life. There will be people to bounce ideas off of, and

ideas from others that can be applied to your business as well.

Second, we regularly have business-after-hours events and new member

ribbon cutting parties. These offer you the chance to meet and do

business with local businesses.

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Calendar of Events

Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, September 10, 2015

5:00 p.m.

Ti Amo Pizzeria

6480 College Road

Lisle, IL 60532

Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

11:00 a.m.

Arbor Place of Lisle

3080 Ogden Ave.., Ste. 102

Lisle, IL 60532

General Membership Luncheon

Speaker Scott Steele

“Branding—It’s Personal”


11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

Sheraton Lisle

3000 Warrenville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

$25.00 Members;

$35.00 Non-Members

Cruise Nights

Saturday, September 19, 2015

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Downtown Lisle

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Suburban Community Pantry

6809 Hobson Valley Dr., #118

Woodridge, IL 60517

Ribbon Cutting


5:00 p.m.

Madeleine, What’s for Dinner?

4914 Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

Lisle Ale Fest

Saturday, September 26, 2015

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prairie Walk Pond

Garfield Ave.

Lisle, IL 60532

CHAMBERVISION

2015 BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Tom Reif, Chair Hallberg Commercial &

Benefit Solutions

Kitty Murphy, Past Chair

The Nook, Inc.

Richard Brink, Chair Elect Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Mike Toohey, Vice Chair Lisle Park District

Sonny Smith, Treasurer College of DuPage

Patrick Boland General Counsel, Ex Officio

Momkus McCluskey, LLC

Jim Harkness General Counsel, Ex Officio

Momkus McCluskey, LLC

Mayor Joseph Broda Ex Officio, Village of Lisle

Mark Acquaviva

Performance Merchant

Services, LLC

Christopher Ashe Brian Ashe & Associates

Elizabeth Boone National Moser Center for Adult

Learning, Benedictine University

George Goyette Newport Promotions of DuPage

Inc.

Bill Kuglich Molex, Inc.

Julie LaFond

St Joan of Arc

Elizabeth O’Toole

WFH Enterprises, Inc.

Susan Ross

The Morton Arboretum

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CHAMBER STAFF

Jill Eidukas

Executive Director

Claudine Rummer

Office Assistant

Julie Sumner

Chamber Accountant

CHAMBER NEWS

We have a full fall schedule of events planned for the

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce members. Our

speakers scheduled have something for everyone. In

September, Scott Steele of Steele Communications will

speak about Branding –It’s Personal!, a presentation on

how building a distinctive brand can help your business

stand out. In October, Peter Roskham of the United

States Congress will update us on federal news. November will bring

us the Maestro, Kirk Muspratt of the New Philharmonic Orchestra.

You as a Lisle Area Chamber member may share his passion for music

by attending a performance the weekend before he is a speaker at our

November luncheon at the McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage.

Watch our e-blasts for the date and time and a huge discounted ticket

price. November is also election month. You will be receiving a ballot

shortly. Please email fax or mail it back to the Chamber office. Also in

November, Woman in Business will attend a Multi-Chamber Polka Dot

Progressive Networking Event in Carol Stream. And December is our

luncheon honoring your Board of Directors. Check the dates and loca-

tions on our website, www.lislechamber.com.

Fall also brings us the 3rd annual Lisle Ale Fest, on September 26th

from 4:00—8:00pm at Garfield and Burlington Avenues. Oktoberfest

American ales will be the highlight of this well anticipated event. This

event has sold out in the past so get your tickets early.

Jill Eidukas

Executive Director

Mission Statement

“To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community”

SAVE THE DATE

Turkey Trot Tune-Up

Sunday, November 22, 2015

9:00 a.m.

Lisle Community Park

Race Starts at Lisle High School

1800 Short Street

Lisle, IL 60532

New Chip Timing

September 2015

ARDS SERVICES, INC.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

THE BOMC

BREWERY WERKS, INC.

COFFEE NEWS OF DUPAGE

COUNTY ILLINOIS

DIVERSE FACILITY

SOLUTIONS, INC.

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP

FOUR LAKES RECREATION

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES

LISLE SAVINGS BANK

MULLEN’S BAR & GRILL

NAVISTAR, INC.

NEIGHBORS OF LISLE

NEW TRADITION FUNERALS

AND CREMATIONS

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE

PARTNERS AND PAWS

VETERINARY SERVICES

REMAX ACTION—KATHLEEN

MYLES

RIEDY’S TEE TIME INC.

SHAUN POLLITT DESIGN

UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS

WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY

PANTRY

WDCB, 90.9 PUBLIC RADIO

ZLAN PARTNERS

ATHLETICO

AVANT AT THE ARBORETUM

BASECAMP PUB AND EATERY

BULL/SOX TRAINING ACADEMY

CADENCE PHYSICIAN GROUP

CHICAGO RED STARS

COUNTRY FINANCIAL-VAN HAM/

TAN/MULYK AGENCY

CRAIG’S AUTO SERVICE CENTER

EXTERIOR DESIGNERS, INC.

FASTSIGNS

FOREST ENVELOPE CO.

GC REALTY & DEVELOPMENT

LLC

GOLDSTAR SECURITY SERVICES

HALLBERG COMMERCIAL AND

BENEFIT SOLUTIONS

HARRIS N.A. –LISLE

HAUG CHIROPRACTIC

ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &

SIDING, INC.

JIM DHAMER PLUMBING

AND SEWER

LEECO STEEL

MARQUETTE COMPANIES

MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.

MOMKUS MCCLUSKEY, LLC

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER

ADULT DAY SERVICES

NEWPORT PROMOTIONS OF

DUPAGE INC.

OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR

GALLERY

PERFORMANCE MERCHANT

SERVICES, LLC

PRO HOME 1, INC.

RE/MAX ACTION—LEE ERNST

RESPITE ENDOWMENT

ORGANIZATION

ROBERT KELLY STUDIO

RUNNERS 4 WELLNESS

SERVICE MASTER RESTORATION

SERVICES

SHERATON LISLE

TACO DAY RESTAURANT

TIM ALTPETER 1ST ADVANTAGE

MORTGAGE

VILLAGES ON MAPLE

WHEATSTACK... A MIDWESTERN

EATERY & TAP

September 2015

CHAIR MESSAGE—TOM REIF Continued from Page 1

3. Lobbying: Legislation of all sorts on the state and national level have profound impacts on local businesses.

However, most small businesses have neither the time, resources, understanding, nor desire to lobby on a par-

ticular bill. Our Government Affairs Committee is on task meeting

regularly and staying on top of political issues that affect us.

According to the United States Chamber of Commerce, “We’re the loud voice you need to be heard in the po-

litical arena, to represent the important issues that affect small businesses. With your input, we can make a dif-

ference and provide tangible results.”

4. Getting involved: We have a variety of committees that allow you to participate in this

Community on issues of importance to you. Make a difference and have your voice heard.

5. Discounts: Check out all the member-to-member discounts available to you right now! There are so many

deals and discounts! And, taking advantage of them supports and builds our business community.

So yes, joining the chamber of commerce is a very good idea. Even better, is being an active member! Remember Lisle Ale Fest will be Saturday September 26th from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Prairie Walk Pond, Bur-

lington Ave/Garfield Ave.

Hard to believe but the last Cruise Nights will be Saturday September 19th in Downton Lisle.

Together, I know we will “WORK TOGETHER” and grow the Chamber to new levels of success.

September 2015

RIBBON CUTTING -

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting on August 20, 2015 at their

location, 1504 N. Naper Blvd., Ste. 120, Naperville. By opening this center, it fulfilled a

life-long dream of the owners, Mike and Pam Cooper.

The facility provides adult day services to their clients

ranging from activities including a fitness center to a

quiet room, meals, and everything in between. It is a

special place that allows their members to thrive.

Check out Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day

Services.

Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day Services

1504 N. Naper Blvd., Ste. 120,

Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 857-3017

www.napervilleseniorcenter.com

Mike Cooper of Naperville Senior Center and Mayor Joe

Broda of the Village of Lisle cut the ribbon.

MULTI-CHAMBER PROGRESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

On August 12, 2015, the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce along with Chamber 630, the Darien,

Hinsdale, and Westmont Chambers met for a Progressive Networking Luncheon at Seven Bridges

Golf Club in Lisle. Chamber members H&R

Block, Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day

Services, and PEO Solutions II were table

sponsors at this event. These luncheons are great

opportunities to come out and meet your fellow

Chamber members and to do some great

networking. The September general membership

luncheon will feature speaker Scott Steele and will

be taking place at the Sheraton Lisle. Please

contact the Chamber today to reserve your seat for

our next luncheon.

Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Luncheon at

Seven Bridges Golf Club

September 2015

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - KETTISHA STAMP Kettisha Stamp is Director of Student Services for Universal Technical Institute and is our

featured Ambassador. She has been with the Lisle Area Chamber since January 2012 and

has been an Ambassador since February 2014. At UTI, she is the liaison and advocate for

students to help them be successful. They strive to make students aware of and utilize all the

support services UTI offers. As Director of Student Services she leads strategic planning for

the campus to enhance the education experience that focuses on student success outcomes

and UTI objectives. Her goals are to help studentsbe successful and to change one life at a

time. Kettisha has been with UTI for the past 17 years. She has been the Director of the

Student Services Department since 2006.

She believes that the Chamber and its members have been a critical support service for UTI over the years. They

got involved in the Chamber before the campus relocated to Lisle and the transition was seamless. She stated that

working with community leaders involved in the Chamber has enriched the student experience. Additionally,

groups like the Chamber, DuPage Workforce Board, area non-profits and businesses in the region, add so much

to UTI’s campus life and provide opportunities for their students. Kettisha said that being an Ambassador is a

way to give and let other businesses know what a tremendous resource the Chamber was for their business. From networking to making lasting relationships in the community, being an involved Chamber member is a good

business decision.

Kettisha lives in Crystal Lake with her husband, Jeremy, her daughter Delilah Aurora and their three rescue dogs.

She volunteers with the Friends of the Crystal Lake Library and has been involved with the annual Book Sale,

Market Days, Culver’s Nights, and other fundraisers that support the library and their goals. She enjoys being

involved in the community and making a difference when she can. Kettisha’s favorite quote by Ralph Marston is

“Being positive in a negative situation is not naive. It is leadership.”

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation held a Business After

Hours at the Lisle Park District. It was a fantastic event that featured the Bird Houses of Lisle which is this year’s Community

Art Project. The decorated bird houses will be auctioned off

at Lisle Depot Days and all proceeds will benefit the Lisle

Partners for Parks Foundation.

The vision of the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation is to advance the mission of the Lisle Park District, enrich the quality

of life in the greater Lisle community and encourage and build

relationships between private and public organizations. (Courtesy

of www.lislepartnersforparks.com)

Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation

1925 Ohio Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 964-3410

Featured Bird Houses of Lisle

Bill Buchelt of the Lisle Partners for Parks

Foundation and Jill Eidukas of Lisle Area

CHAMBERVISION

AROUND TOWN Kiwanis Club of Lisle will be having their annual Peanut Day

fundraiser September 25, 2015 - September 26, 2015. This fundraiser will be taking place on the street corners in Lisle where

Kiwanis members will be selling peanuts to support the Kiwanis

Club of Lisle. The Kiwanis Club of Lisle was started in June 4,

1962 and was officially chartered by Kiwanis International on

August 11, 1962. For more information, check out their website, www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org.

Congratulations to John Gallagher, owner of Exterior Designers, Inc.

who is celebrating thirty years in business. Exterior Designers are

roofing and siding contractors serving Downers Grove, Lisle,

Naperville and surrounding areas.

23W271 Creek Court, Naperville, IL 60540 (855) 983-7467 www.exteriordeisgnersinc.com

Congratulations to Rob Salerno of Evviva Bar & Eatery for 10 Years in Lisle.

Join in their 10th Annual Anniversary Block Party, Saturday, September 12th.

Local band Seventh Heaven will be one of the featured Bands. Music begins at

3:30 pm—11:30 pm. Evviva is at 1017 Front Street, Lisle across from the Metra

Station.

Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Depot

Days, where you’ll be transported back in time as you tour the De-

pot Museum, Beau Bien Tavern, Netzley/Yender House, and a

working blacksmith. Visitors can take a hayride, shop at the craft

fair, observe the abundance of a historical fall garden, or enjoy the

aroma of fresh baked apple pies and warm cornbread. There will

be a Bird Houses of Lisle Fundraiser as well that will feature decorated

bird houses. All proceeds will benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks

Foundation. Check out the Birdhouse that was created for the Lisle

Chamber of Commerce. Depot Days will be Saturday, September 19,

2015 & Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Information courtesy of www.villageoflisle.com

Lisle French Market is now located at Prairie Walk Pond a 4.5 acre recreational area adjacent to

Main Street, The site has walking trails surrounding a 2-acre pond, dramatic colored fountains, a

preserved wetland, gazebo, scenic overlooks, and beautiful native landscaping. Just down the block

is Dragonfly Landing which is a children’s play area which features a fun splash pad with interac-

tive water jets. Located at Route 53 and Garfield. The French Market hours are Saturdays from

8:00 am—1:00 pm, May—October.

September 2015

LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NETWORKING GROUPS

Lisle Executive Networking Group

(LENG)


12:00 p.m.

Bono’s Neighborhood Pub

2029 Ogden Ave.

Lisle, Illinois 60532

Lisle Area Chamber

LEADS Group


8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

Lisle Park District

1925 Ohio Street


Lisle Executive Networking Group

(LENG)


12:00 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings - Grill & Bar

6450 Route 53

Woodridge, Illinois 60517

Lisle Area Chamber

LEADS Group


5:00 p.m.

Sheraton Lisle

3000 Warrenville Road


The third annual Lisle Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Garfield Avenue, near Prairie Walk Pond. The fest will be a trifecta of American Craft Beer, Food & Live Music. It

will feature over 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country and one of the largest selections of Ok-

toberfest and Pumpkin beers in the area.

VIP Tickets - $70.00*

General Admission - $40.00*

VIP Designated Driver - $25.00

Designated Driver - $15.00

For more information contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at (630) 964-0052 or at

[email protected]. www.lislealefest.com

*Please note prices at gate are VIP $75.00 and General Admission $50.00

CHAMBERVISION

Daily Herald Business Ledger Newsmakers’

Forum - B. Gunther & Company’s Table

Energy Windows & Siding

Multi-Chamber Luncheon at Seven Bridges Golf Club

Patasha Clark and Kim Hughes from H&R Block Multi-Chamber Luncheon at Seven Bridges

Golf Club - Mike Cooper from Naperville

Senior Center and Adult Day Services

Membership Appreciation Picnic Membership Appreciation Picnic

Mike Cooper, Theresa Capone, Pam Cooper from Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services and

Mayor Joe Broda of Village of Lisle

Business After Hours Event for the Lisle Partners

for Parks Foundation

Bensidoun USA, Inc.

Brookdale Lisle

Dana Holding

Corporation

Empire Beauty

School

Goldstar Security

Services, Inc.

Katherine Borchardt,

Psy.D., P.C.

Lisle Lions Club

McCain Foods USA,

Inc.

Old Second National

Bank-Lisle

Performance

Merchant Services,

LLC

Prince Patio’s Inc.

Professional Land

Surveying, Inc.

St. Joan of Arc

Church & School

Suparossa

Upstream Investment

Partners

West Suburban

Community Pantry

Zano’s Hair Design

RENEWALS

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

CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT Madeleine, What’s for Dinner? is dinner to go for the time crunched or who

do not feel like cooking. The meals are prepared to taste like they were made

just for them. They are not like “restaurant” food. Freshly baked madeleines

are included with the meal for dessert. The owner, Madeleine Pachay, trained

as a chef. After many years of working for others, she decided to open her

own restaurant. Her guests can pick up a ready to eat dinner and be able to eat

well. Every day there will be three entrees to choose from, plus appropriate

side dishes. Check it out for a tasty meal!

Madeleine, What’s for Dinner?

4914 S. Main Street


(630) 969-DINE

NEW MEMBERS

Argosy University Schaumburg

999 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 111

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

(847) 969-4900

Culver’s Downers Grove/Lisle

2500 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

(630) 434-9401

Madeleine, What’s For Dinner?

Madeleine Pachay

4914 South Main Street


Ogden Family Dentistry

Dr. Horatio Enacopol

2015 Ogden Avenue, Suite 200


(630) 737-1455

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