Newsletter ▪ March 2015 630-654-0909 ▪ wbbrchamber.org

March Calendar of Events

March 4– 11:30 am Ashton Place in Willowbrook March 9 – 6:30 pm Village of Willowbrook Board Meeting March 9 – 7:00 pm Village of Burr Ridge Board Meeting March 11 - 5:00 pm Bannerville USA March 18 – 8:00 am Board of Directors Mtg. Chicago Marriott SW at Burr Ridge March 19—5:30 pm Women in Business Pinstripes in Oak Brook March 23 – 6:30 pm Village of Willowbrook Board Meeting March 23 – 7:00 pm Village of Burr Ridge Board Meeting

GENERAL MEETING NOTICE

Policy: Advance reservations can be canceled with moneys paid credited if you call the office before 8:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. Your payment (check or cash) must be in office by 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to be considered advanced.

No phone reservations accepted.

Advance Reservations—$20 / Members at the door—$25 Non-members—$25

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Ashton Place 341 75th Street, Willowbrook, IL

11:30 am—networking, 12:00—business meeting

Luncheon following business meeting

PROGRAM NETWORKING

Mark Your Calendars

April 22

Administrative Professionals Day

Spotlight Table _____________

Denise Marchetti Mutual of Omaha

Deb Jackson (Waterlogic) President

Phone: 708.278.6071, Fax: 630.468.2166

Phone: 630.654.0909, Fax: 630.654.0922 Executive Director: Cheryl Collins Administrative Assistant: Mary Partyka

Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Industry 8300 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Email: info@wbbrchamber.org

General Meetings: First Wednesday each month, Networking 11:30a.m., meeting/lunch at Noon Board Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. at Chicago SW Marriott at Burr Ridge

Chamber office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Closed Friday

Healthsource of Willowbrook Chris Mersinger, DC 555 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Phone: 630-887-9400, Fax: 630-887-9495 Email: cmersinger@healthsourcechiro.com Website: www.healthsourceofwillowbrook.com Business Classification: Chiropractor Healthsource of Willowbrook is a multi-disciplinary clinic that includes chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture. HUB International Anthony Hernandez 55 E. Jackson Street, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-279-2109, Fax: 866-376-1208 Email: anthony.hernandez@hubinternational.com Business Classification: Insurance Services HUB International is a leading global insurance brokerage that provides a broad array of property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. HUB Experts partner with you to help with your transportation, home, business, employees, agency and industry. Danceduo Studio Sandra Krumhorn Stasaitis, President 635 Executive Drive, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Phone: 630-455-0524 Email: info@danceduostudio.com Website: www.danceduostudio.com Business Classification: Dance School

DanceDuo is the home of Ballroom dance Latin and Standard styles. We offer Pro-Am, social dance nights, competitive, special occasion dances, private and group classes. There are also classes such as Ballet, Zumba, Hip Hop, Break Dance, Martial Arts, Artistic Expressions, Yoga and Indian cultural dance. Everyone from the age of 3 to 100 years young can learn, excel and enjoy the dance. Our professional instructors will take you step by step to develop your dancing skills.

Deb Jackson (Water logic) Cha irperson

Deb Jackson (Water logic) Cha irperson

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation Andrew Rees, Director of Sales 241 S. Frontage Road #45, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 708-398-3222 Email: andy@silverleafconstruction.net Website: www.silverleafconstruction.net Business Classification: Contractor, General

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation has developed a unique, customer-friendly process to deliver quality, efficiency and reliability. Our highly-skilled team of su-perintendents, project managers and craftsmen work to deliver your new home or renovation project in a cost-effective and timely manner. Our team has ex-perience in every facet of construction and project management. Whether you are looking for a qualified renovation team to upgrade an existing space or a contractor to design and build a new home, Silver Leaf Construction and Reno-vation has the skills you are looking for. Regardless of the size or scope of your project, we dedicate our efforts to ensure that every detail is addressed and your new space exceeds expectations.

ADP sponsored by Anthony Hernandez (HUB International) Liz Yarger, District Manager 100 NW Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60047 Phone: 630-699-0747 Email: liz.yarger@adp.com Business Classification: Payroll Services

As a Small Business Consultant, Liz Yarger is responsible for understanding her client’s business and making specific recommendations based upon their needs, timeline and budget. Small business owners relay on her to present professional and comprehensive options to help them stay compliant with increasingly com-plex tax laws, payroll regulations and Health Care Reform. Her goal is to help business owners increase their efficiency, reduce their operating overhead and focus on the things they do best—serve their customers with innovative products and services.

In The News

King Bruwaert House to Host Fall Prevention Seminar for the Public

Area residents are invited to attend a Fall Prevention Seminar at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, in the Great Loung of King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. Dr. Christine Klody, of DPT Sport Physical Therapy, will discuss common risk factors and consequences of falls, an increasingly serious issue affecting senior adults today. Guests will learn facts about falls and simply ways to reduce their risk of falling. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of e very three adults age 65 and older experience a fall each year. Among older adults, falls rank as the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. As part of the presentation, guests will be asked to ta ke a private self-quiz at their seats to learn about their individual potential risk for falling. All seminar guests will also receive a complimentary gift certificate for a 30-minute Fall Screening Assessment performed by a doctoral level physical therapist at DPT Sport. To register for the Fall Prevention Seminar, please call 630-230-9521 or email, bonniek@kbhouse.org. Light refreshments will be served at the presentation.

UPCOMING LUNCH MEETING PROGRAMS

APRIL 1, 2015

Represenative Jim Durkin “What is New in Springfield?”

MAY 6, 2015

Heidi Thorne Thorne Commnications

“Selling Against Competitors You Don’t Know”

The Chamber is getting a new copy machine so they are giving away

their current machine. It is FREE but you have to haul it away.

If you are interested please contact the Chamber office at 630-654-0909.

GetCoveredIllinois

Pictured with

Program Chairman Diane Konicek

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON SPEAKER

VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE

Public Works Director Named Chairperson of DuPage Mayors and Managers Group The Village of Burr Ridge was pleased to announce that Public Works Director Paul May has been appointed as Chairperson of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference Public Works Directors working Goup. This Committee is intended to serve as a forum for the discussion and consideration of current events and issues relative to Public Works operations. Congratulations on your appointment, Paul!!! Burr Ridge Expands Specific Alcohol Sales Chamber member, Eddie Merlots, recently received approval from the Village of Burr Ridge to sell “wine-to-go” to its customers. Now customers can not only order food but wine to take home. In addition, The Village of Burr Ridge recently gave approval for Brookhaven to expand the sale of alcohol to include Sundays starting at 7:00 a.m. Capri is Expanding The Capri Restaurant is expanding into the space next door. Due to this expansion, they do not meet the parking space requirements of the Village. They will be meeting with the Village Board to try to work out the parking space requirements. Farmers Market Moving to Different Day and Time Beginning this summer, the Farmers Market will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00pm. People will be able to make purchases on their way home. In addition, there will be live music between 6:00-7:30 pm. and the re will something for the kids too! VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK Open For Business at the New Village Hall As of February 17, 2015, the new Willowbrook Village Hall is up and running and open for business. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see their surroundings. There will be an official open house in the near future. New Businesses In Town Pete’s Fresh Market is moving ahead! They will bet getting their permits soon. Work is being done at the Chi-Shack that will be located in the former KFC space at 75th Street and Clarendon Hills Road. Olam Internationl, a global company specializing in the cocoa, coffee, cashew, cotton and spice industries just opened a test kitchen and sales office for one of its divisions in Willowbrook. The Spices & Vegetable Ingredients unit of the company launched the new facility at 535 Plainfield Road. “This location features sales facilities and a kitchen for product demos for chefs and clients,” said Greg Estep, president and global head of the spices and vegetable ingredients business unit, based at global headquarters in Fresno, California.

VILLAGE UPDATES Burr Ridge—Scott Rolston, Burr Ridge Village Center

Willowbrook—Mark Shelton (Willowbrook Police Dept)

Frank Angileri and Bob McNellis

Citadel Information Management 827 Blackhawk Drive Westmont, IL 60559

708-829-7261

SPOTLIGHT TABLE WBBR CHAMBER

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON

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Watch for your personal invitation in the mail.

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Contact chairman Brad Kmetz

(G. James Kmetz, CPA)

to schedule a business-after-hours

at 630-325-1527

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SCHEDULED:

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Bannerville USA

8168 S. Madison Street

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

630-455-0304

Another reason to attend Business After Hours?

The Chamber ‘s Kitty Game….the pot

is up to $152.00 .and members are automatically entered but you have to be present to win (unfortunately, Command Capital’s name was pulled at the February 11th BAH but were not there so it rolled over)

Phone: 630-654-0909 Fax: 630-654-0922

E-mail: info@wbbrchamber.org Web Site: www.wbbrchamber.org

COME JOIN US FOR NETWORKING AND SOCIALIZING!

This event will be hosted at:

PINSTRIPES

7 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL

Thursday, March 19, 2015, 5:30 p.m.

Dinner and drinks are on your own and we might be able to play Bocce!

WOMEN IN BUSINESS FOCUS GROUP

Name of Attendee

Name of Attendee

Name of Attendee

PLEASE SEND THE

COMPLETED FORM BACK TO:

WBBR Chamber Office 8300 S Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Phone: 630-654-0909/ Fax: 630-654-0922 Email: info@wbbrchamber.org

This group is open to all Chamber business members!

Administrative Professional’s Day

Luncheon

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:00am-3:00pm

Cost: $26 per person (Advanced registration only)

Vendors/exhibitors are free (but must pay for lunch)

Holiday Inn-Countryside 6201 Joliet Road Countryside, IL

This day is devoted to honoring all the administrative professionals and office assistants for their ongoing contri-butions to our village, retail, service, corporate and indus-trial businesses. Our celebration includes a delicious luncheon, a guest speaker, gift bags and raffle prizes. An additional bonus is a variety of personal care ser-vices offered, free to guests, by our Chamber busi-nesses i.e. chair massages, makeup consulting, fash-ion trends, hair styling tips, etc. This event is open to the public and all local busi-nesses that have an interest in participating in this popular administrative recognition program / lunch-eon.

Administrative Professionals Day

Fashion Show

The theme this year is a presentation of the latest style and fashion accessories

by White House/Black Market.

Attendees have the option to dress reflecting the black/white theme!

TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU!

Phone: 630-654-0909 Fax: 630-654-0922 Email: info@wbbrchamber.org

Method of Payment:

Check

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WB/BR Chamber of Commerce

Send check & application to the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of

Commerce office at 8300 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

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TEENSUMMERJOB FAIRSat., March 21, 1–4 p.m.at Indian Prairie Public LibraryFor teens seeking summer employment, internships, and/or volunteer opportunities. 1–2 p.m. A panel of managers and job coaches give advice on how to get a job and keep it.

2–4 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand to discuss a variety of opportunities for teens, including jobs, internships, and volunteering. 25+ positions waiting to be filled.

If your business is interested in participating, please fill out the online form at jobfair.ippl.info. For additional information, please contact Tyler Works at tylerw@ippl.info or 630/887-8760 ext. 261.

Hosted by:

Indian Prairie Public Library / 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL 60561 / 630/887-7860 / ippl.info

For information and registration: West Suburban Chamber of Commerce

www.wscci.org kristink@wscci.org

708-387-7550