March 2014

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBERVISION
Capitalize on the Momentum
Calendar of Events
Spring Sprint 5K/10K Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. Lisle Community Park 1800 Short Street, Lisle Pre-registration: 5K $35; 10K $40 Women in Business Susan Mitchell, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology) DuPage Medical Group Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Lisle Park District 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle Brown Bag Lunch $5.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members Business After Hours Rotary Club of Lisle Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. WHEATSTACKA Midwestern Eatery and Tap 5900 S Route 53, Lisle General Membership Luncheon Multi-Chamber (20 Chambers) The Malnati Effect Building a Culture Where People Love Coming to Work Everyday Thursday, March 20, 2014 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Sheraton Lisle 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle $35 Members; $50 Non-Members, Limited seating reserve early Tabletop sponsors waiting list only Multi-Chamber Strategic Board Development & Orientation Breakfast Joe Skvara, JS Consulting and David Schreier, David Schreier Assoc. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. WHEATSTACK A Midwestern Eatery & Tap 5900 S Route 53, Lisle $20 Members; $25 Non-Members; $150 Sponsor Business After Hours Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Avant at the Arboretum Luxury Apartments 450 Warrenville Road, Lisle Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:00 p.m. Cadence Health 1019 School Street, Lisle

Presidents CornerTom Althoff

I promise not to mention the weather in this article, whoops I just did. But wow do we have a lot happening this month. There will be multiple opportunities for you to learn and grow and prosper. The social interactions in various locations will be numerous. Virtually every Wednesday of the month there is a reception, Business After Hours, or celebration. It begins with an Open House at UTI (Universal Technical Institute) on March 5th. This state of the art school for automotive, truck, and diesel repair just opened in November of last year. The brand new campus building is a real enhancement to the Lisle area. Some 1500 students are enrolled at any one time. As the leading educational program of its type UTI trains many people to work in local car dealerships or receive additional training if they are already working. We are proud to have them here and wish President, Julie Mueller much success as they settle into their new home. The following Wed. March 12th is the Rotary Club of Lisle Luck of the Irish Raffle. This popular Business After Hours takes place at Wheatstack beginning at 5pm. There will be many chances to win so please support the Rotary by buying a ticket. The top prize is $2014. On Wednesday March 19th, Dr. Todd Martin DDS will have an open house beginning at 6pm. Great food and beverages will be served so don't miss it. The following Wednesday March 26th, Avant at the Arboretum Luxury Apartments is holding a Business After Hours. We were there for their ribbon cutting and the hospitality was overwhelming. You will want to check out this upscale new center for living. On Sunday March 9th, the Lisle Chamber Spring Sprint takes place at Lisle Community Park at 9am. This very popular event is celebrating its 15th year of existence. It is the longest running road race in Lisle and provides an attractive designer souvenir tec shirt to the participants as well as items from our sponsors and food at the finish. Who knows you might win a medal and gift card for Dick Pond Athletics. We give a special thank you to Lisle Savings Bank and Jim Renn which has been a Presenting Sponsor from the beginning and DuPage Medical and Molex which are perennial supporters. Athletico is present along with Alliance Health and Wellness for stretching and massages. So come participate and enjoy the camaraderie of the running community. The Sheraton Lisle is the location of our annual 20 chamber Multi-Chamber luncheon on March 20th. This is also the first day of spring so the gathering of over 600 people will be especially significant. A mini expo with over 40 vendors will provide great exposure for vendors and participants alike. We are very excited to present our featured speaker Jeanne Malnati of the Malnati Pizza family for a thought provoking address. Finally on March 26th we will offer a seminar on Board of Director Development Part II at 7:30am at Wheatstack. Part I received huge praise by the participants. You can still come to the second session even if you didn't attend the first one in January. So check your calendars and come out to one or all of these events. You will not be disappointed.

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

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2014
Board of Directors
Kitty Murphy, Chair The Nook, Inc. Paula Gleason, Past Chair, Bensidoun, USA Sonny Smith, Treasurer, College of DuPage Tom Reif, Chair Elect Hallberg Commercial & Benefits Insurance Christopher Pellico, Vice Chair, Navistar, Inc. Chris Ashe, Brian Ashe & Associates Jim Harkness, General Counsel, Momkus McCluskey, LLC., ex officio Mark Acquaviva Performance Merchant Processing, LLC Elizabeth Boone, Moser College, Benedictine University Richard Brink, Hilton Lisle/Naperville Mike Toohey Lisle Park District Bill Kuglich, Molex, Inc. Julie LaFond, St Joan of Arc Susan Ross, The Morton Arboretum Diane Merna, Adler Associate Mayor Joseph Broda, ex officio, Village of Lisle

Chair MessageKitty Murphy

Theres still snow on the ground, and the relentless polar vortex needs to take a break already! Ive seen a couple of robins, though, and the cardinals colors are more vibrant than ever! These are signs of spring, right? Well, regardless of the weather, your local Chamber of Commerce hasnt been hibernating at all! Take a look at our February calendar and you will see it was jam-packed with networking and business growth activities. Our annual gala dinner dance was an exceptional Luau in Lisle, and by far the hottest ticket in town! This committee is already planning for next years bash and its going to blow everyone away! Mark your calendars now for next year February 13, 2015. I promise, you dont want to let anything stop you from attending this one! The second half of our Chamber Board Development Workshop is also going to be held later this month. The first half was very worthwhile, and our board members are already working on profiles, skills and responsibilities. We are also incorporating some strategic planning into every monthly meeting. Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce has an incredibly talented and diverse Board of Directors, and I am honored to be working alongside each one of them. The information we glean from this Board Development workshop will only help to increase our effectiveness and synergy as a team. 2014 is going to be a year for some good momentum and direction. Soon, we will have not one, but two marketing plans to implement, thanks to the Benedictine Universitys MBA class. This is a fabulous opportunity for the Chamber! I took advantage of this offer for my business last Fall and was blown away at the materials and marketing ideas this class of professionals put together. Looking forward to what they create for Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce. We will attend their presentation this Wednesday, March 5th. Be watching for some very creative and effective improvements in this organization! Lots of great things are happening in this Chamber! If you know of a business that will benefit from all the opportunities this Chamber provides for networking, business growth and valuable business contacts, dont wait any longer to invite them!

Chamber Staff
Tom Althoff President & CEO Jill Eidukas Office & Events Manager Jen Sumner Office Assistant

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Gold Members Advanced Lisle Dental ARDS Services, Inc. Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington The BOMC Coffee News Crosstown Pub and Grill Design & Promote Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. DuPage Medical Group Filipiak Marketing Communications K. Hovnanian Homes Lisle Savings Bank Midas Auto Service Experts Mullens Bar & Grill Navistar, Inc. Neighbors of Lisle North Central College Schulz-Brundage Insurance Shaun Pollitt Design Unilever Food Solutions West Suburban Community Pantry WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio ZLan Partners

Silver Members
AthletiCo Avant at the Arboretum Bull/Sox Training Academy CA Technologies Cadence Health Choice Rx Solutions Country Financial-Van Ham/Tan/ Mulyk Agency Exterior Designers, Inc. FastSigns Floral Events Goldstar Security Services, Inc. Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions Harris N.A. Lisle Health Source of Lisle Holistic Health Care Centers, LLC Humidor Integrity Designs, LLC Integrity Motors Isoprime Corporation Janice Connolly Interiors Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer MedAscend McCain Foods USA, Inc. Momkus McCluskey, LLC Newport Promotions of DuPage Inc. OakBrook Investments, LLC Optometry & Eyewear Gallery P. Martin Jewelers Performance Merchant Services, LLC Rapid Funding Corp. RE/MAX ActionLee Ernst Robert Kelly Studio Runners 4 Wellness Service Master Today Sheraton Lisle Todd Martin, DDS PC U-Stor-It Managers LLC Villages on Maple Walsh Financial Wheatstack... A Midwestern Eatery & Tap

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Lislepalooza and Business After Hours Benedictine University College of Business

Thursday, February 20 was an all day event that kicked off with Lislepalooza and concluded with Business After Hours. The Lislepalooza portion of the day was a career showcase intended to promote career and business opportunities for students, alumni, community members and local businesses. In addition to the career fair, participants had the opportunity to attend different presentations. Following the morning activities was a luncheon for Chamber Members. Dr. William Carroll, President, Dr.Sandra Gill, Dean and Mayor Joseph Broda spoke about Benedictine, how far it has come over the years, and what the future holds. Much attention was focused on plans for a new College of Business building, which will be located in the middle of the campus. The day came to a close with Business After Hours hosted by Benedictines College of Business.

Women in Business, Susan Mitchell, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology) DuPage Medical Group Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Lisle Park District 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle
Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch $5.00 Members;$10.00 Non-Members

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Ambassador SpotlightLiz OToole

As President/Owner of WFH Enterprises, Inc., Liz oversees day to day operations by working with clients from start to finish. She is proud to be part of a family owned and operated business that has provided quality, name brand Commercial and Residential flooring products for over 25 years. She has been in this field for 19 years and feels that the key to WFHs success is their continued pursuit of education and certification. Liz resides in Downers Grove with her husband of 25 years, Jim. They have two daughters, Nicole (21) and Bridget (18) who both attend college in Indiana, and they also have a dog named Chessie. Liz is an avid tennis player and plays on two competitive USTA teams. In her free time she enjoys music, concerts, sports and theater. She also enjoys visiting relatives in Colorado where they hike waterfalls, go whitewater rafting, skiing, and zip lining. She enjoys philanthropic work and currently serves on two not-for-profit organizations, Chicago Floorcovering Association and the District 58 Education Foundation. She is a classic rock girl, and she loves the Blackhawks! A Lisle Area Chamber Member since 2009, Liz became an Ambassador in September 2013. She serves as the Chair for the Lisle Executive Networking Group (LENG) and is a member of the Golf Committee. She enjoys her time as a Chamber Ambassador because of the business and personal relationships that she has established. Being an Ambassador has given her the opportunity to spend more time with her peers and get to know them personally and professionally. She feels the best way to promote a business is to know the business and the people who run it. She feels more confident referring Chamber members who are involved and looking to grow their business, give back to their community, and promote the Chamber. Liz shares a favorite quote from George Strait, Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.

Business After HoursHealth Source of Lisle

Despite the cold weather many chamber members attended the February Business After Hours at Health Source of Lisle at 1025 Ogden Avenue. Dr. Raymond Ruginis who has been in practice over 20 years opened his chiropractic office to tours for attendees. Chiropractic care is all about the whole body wellness. Not only back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and other health concerns, but prevention, wellness and nutrition are all are part of this chiropractic practice.
Dr. Raymond Ruginis, Health Source of Lisle

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2014 D IN NE R D A NC E L U AU

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The 2014 Annual Dinner Dance Luau in Lisle took place on Friday, February 7th at the Hilton Lisle/ Naperville. The event featured a Hawaiian Dance Troupe Halau Hula O Puanani, Silent Auction, and the Dancing With the Chamber Stars competition. This years competitors included Jeanne Brommer, B. Gunther and James Dutton, Naperville Arthur Murray, Kay Carroll, Navistar, Inc. and Igor Afonkin, My DanceHub, Shannon Halikias, Lisle Library District and Luis Santillan, Luis Arturo Dance Academy, George Goyette, Newport Promotions of DuPage, Inc,. and Jaana Lillemagi, My Dance Hub, Ron Jurek, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Joanne (Asha) Sadowy, Luis Arturo Dance Academy, Miguel Ascencio, Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine and Shynell Owen, Freelance Instructor/Choreographer. Congratulations to this years winners, George Goyette, Newport Promotions of DuPage, Inc., and Jaana Lillemagi, My Dance Hub. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Navistar, Inc., Gold sponsors, Arbor Printing & Graphics, Inc., Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc., and Minelab Americas, Inc., Silver sponsors, Cadence Health, Robert Kelly Studio, and Village of Lisle. Thank you to B. Gunther for donating awards, Fast Signs for the banner, and Floral Events for the table centerpieces. In addition, we would like to thank our auction donors, volunteers, attendees and the Hilton Lisle/Naperville for your generous contributions which ultimately made this night a success. Finally, thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the evening with us, we hope you had a great time and hope to see you all next year!

Ted, Erica, Katrina Nunez, Olivia Antonino, John Dickinson, Joe Baker, Steven Fisher, Emily Newberg

Liz Boone, Moser College, Doug Delaleurs, Mary Delaleurs, GC Realty

Hawaiian Dance Troupe, Halau Hula O Puanani

Justin Pease, Avant at the Arboretum and Kettisha Stamp, UTI

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James Russell, Randy Russell, Mellisa Stratman, Bryan Stratman Nadine Filipiak, Filipiak Marketing and Fred Filipiak

Sonny Smith, College of DuPage, Bridget Johnson, Tom Freeman, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District

Mike Mueller, and Julie Mueller, UTI

Connie Walsh-Beard, Walsh Financial and Shane Beard, FastSigns

Robin Friday, Katie Palombit, and Diane Homolka Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Joe Borsche, Borsche Digital, LLC, Dr. Raymond Ruginis, Health Source of Lisle, and Mayor Joe Broda at Business After Hours

Dr. William Carroll speaking at Lislepalooza Luncheon

Dawn Smith, Adriane Ruiz, and Mahira Musani of Benedictine University at Lislepalooza

Networking at Multi-Chamber Economic Forecast

Ed Kelly, Runners 4 Wellness at Multi-Chamber Economic Forecast

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LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SPRING SPRINT 5K/10K RUN/WALK
PRE-REGISTRATION: 5K $35.00; 10K $40.00 RACE DAY: 5K $40.00; 10K $45.00

RACE LOCATION: Lisle Community Park1800 Short Street, Lisle To register, contact the Lisle Area Chamber or visit www.active.com A portion of the proceeds from this event help support the Lisle Area Chamber Scholarship program

Multi-Chamber Economic Luncheon

William Strauss, Senior Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago was the keynote speaker at the Multi-Chamber Economic luncheon on February 27, 2014, with 320 attendees. There was also a mini-expo with 40 tabletop sponsors. This was the 12th Annual Economic Luncheon with 12 west suburban chambers of commerce. Mr. Strauss recapped his forecasts for 2013
William Strauss, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago speaking at

economy at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. For a copy of the power point presentation please

contact the chamber and we will e-mail it to you. (info@lislechamber.com)

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RENEWALS
Advanced Imaging Inc. Arbor Dental Care, Ltd. B. Gunther & Company Brian Ashe and Associates, Ltd. Children's Creative Corner Crme de la Crme Gifts & Accessories, LLC Dick Pond Athletics Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. Four Lakes Recreation Greg Procopio Farmers Insurance Agency Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions Health Source of Lisle ITR Systems Judy Torres, Independent Shaklee Distributor Krope & Son Heating & Cooling Inc. Lisle Community Unit School District 202 Lisle Library Lisle Park District Lisle Township Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting Navistar, Inc. Ness Exotic Wellness Center OakBrook Investment, LLC Pizzeria Bombola The Life Church & Ministries Village of Lisle AIM HOME HEALTH ROKHSANEH GOLZAR 3033 Ogden Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 946-6693 BETTER YOU BETTER LIFE KIM BRONDKYE 4724 Schwartz Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 202-1986 BONOS NEIGHBORHOOD PUB KELLY FISHER 2029 Ogden Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 969-2333 CHIRO ONE, LLC JULIE FIFIELD 2625 Butterfield Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 788-1166

villageoflisle.org/dining
NEW MEMBERS
CHIRO ONE, LLC JULIE FIFIELD 2625 Butterfield Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 788-1166 ELITE TRAINING CONSULTANTS MELISSA ERICKSON 1669 William Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 524-4461 PEO SOLUTIONS MATTHEW FEENEY 2506 Wisconsin Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 (708) 205-0277 MIDWESTERN TRANSPORTATION JAY MOONCOTAH 1202 N 75th Street McCook, IL 60525 (708) 774-5562

CONTACT INFORMATION Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102 Lisle, IL 60532 E-Mail: info@lislechamber.com Phone: (630) 964-0052; Fax: (630) 964-2726