April 2014

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBERVISION
Capitalize on the Momentum
Calendar of Events
Women in Business Susan Mitchell, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology) DuPage Medical Group Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lisle Park District 1925 Ohio Street Lisle, IL 60532 Brown Bag Lunch $5.00 Members; $10.00 Non-Members Lisle Executive Networking Group (LENG) Tuesday, April 15, 2014 12:00 p.m. Morningside Cafe 1920 Ogden Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 General Membership Luncheon Current Issues in the Fire DistrictTom Freeman, Chief Lisle Woodridge Fire District; Citizen Volunteer ProgramDave Anderson, Chief Lisle Police Department Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Hyatt Lisle 1400 Corporetum Drive Lisle, IL 60532 $25.00 Members; $35.00 Non-Members Business After Hours Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. GC Realty & Development LLC 4746 Main Street Lisle, IL 60532

Presidents CornerTom Althoff

Raymes is Rockin. I say that because every day I pass by where the new Raymes Fish and Steakhouse is being constructed. In the past two weeks the frame has gone up and this week the roof struts are all on. The better weather has allowed construction to proceed and they are moving quickly. Jerri Reynolds the owner says they are hoping to reopen in late April or early May. We wish them the very best and look forward to a Lisle landmark coming back. Miguel Ascencio owner of Yerbabuena Mexican Restaurant is planning to start his new building this year as well. So we should have two new buildings for iconic restaurants in Lisle by the end of 2014. Besides this there will be a new large development on the site of the old village hall at Burlington and Main St. Things are definitely happening in downtown Lisle. Next month and throughout the summer there will be a return to the popular Cruise Nights on the last Saturday of May, June, July, and August. In addition there will be a special Cruise Night on Sept 20th to round out the season. Remember you can reserve a table space for marketing your business/organization for a fee of $50. This is a very reasonable fee for major exposure. On any given Cruise Night there are usually 100 automobiles on display. Our April luncheon on April 17th at 11:30 am will be held at the Lisle Hyatt and feature two of Lisles impressive local government leaders. Chief Tom Freeman of the Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District has announced his retirement. He will celebrate 20 years as chief in July of this year but will be moving on to other challenges. Under Toms leadership the District has maintained an ISO 1 rating which is the highest a department can achieve. It results in lower insurance rates for those of us located in the district. Our other speaker will be the new Police Chief for Lisle, David Anderson. Chief Anderson is known for his community relations and innovative programs which we will hear about at the luncheon. Women in Business will hold their brown bag luncheon on April 8th at the Lisle Park District Recreation Center. The featured speaker is Dr. Susan Mitchell, OB, Gyn. from DuPage Medical Group speaking on the topic of womens health. The price for this luncheon with an 11:30am start is a reasonable $5. It is a great deal for a quality program. Will we have many April showers? Daffodils will be up soon. Finally, come the to the Business after Hours at GC Realty on April 23rd in downtown Lisle. Newlywed Mary Torgerson always puts on a great event. See you soon!

www.lislechamber.com info@lislechamber.com 630-964-0052

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

Take a Deep Breath

We are already into the 2nd quarter of 2014. March came in like a lion who refused to take his bad weather with him! I know we are all hoping for an April reprieve! The cold weather didnt slow down Chamber activity. We started out the month with our Spring Sprint on the 9th. Though many people will remember it as the Winter Dash, it was still a big success with more than 200 participants!! There were opportunities to network every week in March. We have several great Chamber events coming up this month as well! Be sure to check the calendar and attend a few. It is a great way to network for your business and make important contacts. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting involved and making the most of your membership with the Lisle Chamber. There are so many opportunities for involvement at events and on committees. If you think you cannot afford the time, you are dead wrong! Getting involved in Lisle Chamber activities is the BEST way to locally grow your business and network with other professionals. I recently joined a new committee at the Chamber the Chamber Ambassadors. This committee is head up by Paula Gleason and is a well-run machine that gives you opportunities to really connect with new members both at their business and at local events. Come check out one of the Ambassador Committee Meetings! I know Im glad I did! Another fun networking event that you can bring your whole family to this summer is Lisles Cruise Night & Block Parties on Main Street. Cruise Nights have become a local favorite, not just for Lisle residents, but for quite a few car enthusiasts from the surrounding communities! Main Street is blocked off for several hours while families roam the streets to meet with their friends, see some beautiful vintage cars, listen to music, grab food & drink from Evvivas Food Tent, visit the raffle table sponsored by local businesses, and much more! Lisle/Woodridge Fire Department brings out their trucks for kids to see, and the Police Department even gets involved with a vehicle or two. Our Cruise Nights are getting bigger and better. Watch for some new and fun things to be added this year too! Table tops are available for businesses for only $50, and a fun time is truly had by all. Contact the Chamber office if you are interested in hosting a table. Cruise Night Block Parties are scheduled for the last Saturday of the summer months, with an extra one added in September! Mark your calendars now and plan on attending them all: May 31st from 6-9 p.m. June 28th from 6-9 p.m. July 26th from 6-9 p.m. August 31st from 6-9 p.m. & September 20th from 5-8 p.m. (note earlier date and time due to darkness)

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

The Chamber exists for YOU! All events and activities and committees are created to help our members network and grow their business. All you have to do is make it a priority and take advantage of them! Adding another thing to your plate is never easy but I promise you will benefit from making The Chamber a new priority in 2014!

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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 Silver Members
AthletiCo Avant at the Arboretum Bull/Sox Training Academy CA Technologies Cadence Health Chicago Red Stars 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 Universal Gaming Group LLC Villages on Maple Walsh Financial Wheatstack... A Midwestern Eatery & Tap

North Central College Schulz-Brundage Insurance Shaun Pollitt Design Unilever Food Solutions West Suburban Community Pantry WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio ZLan Partners

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Multi-Chamber Luncheon and Business Expo

The Multi-Chamber Luncheon and Business Expo took place on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Sheraton in Lisle. There was a full-house with over 500 attendees and 36 businesses with tables in the Expo. A special thank you to our four table exhibitors, Liberty Mutual, Runners 4 Wellness, ServiceMaster Today and US Bank. This event served as a great opportunity to branch out and network with members from 20 different Chambers. Immediately following lunch, Jeanne Malnati of Lou Malnatis Pizzeria gave her presentation about building a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work everyday. As a licensed psychotherapist, much of her attention was focused on creating an environment where people can effectively communicate with one another, and feel comfortable sharing opinions and ideas. With a strong emphasis on six key ingredients, Jeanne provided tremendous insight on achieving success and harmony in the workplace.

Jeanne Malnati, Lou Malnatis Pizzeria and Chamber Executives

Women in Business, Susan Mitchell, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology) DuPage Medical Group Tuesday, April 23, 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 Susan Mitchell, MD

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Ambassador SpotlightNadine Filipiak

Nadine Filipiak, President/Owner of Filipiak Marketing Communication works to assist people in building their business by increasing their visibility and value to existing and potential customers. She has been in this line of work since 1980 and her marketing communication experience includes working for BorgWarner, three Chicago area hospitals, the American Medical Association and American Society for Clinical Pathology. An interesting side-note, she was able to convince William Petersen, start of the original CSI show to attend the ASCPs Annual Meeting to receive an award for the strong scientific focus of his show. This is especially noteworthy as the award, a replica of a 1750s microscope, appeared on the show when Petersen added it to his office on the set. Nadine has been a member of the Lisle Area Chamber since 2007 and an Ambassador since 2008. She enjoys her time as an Ambassador because it gives her the opportunity to meet a lot of people and reach out to make them feel welcome in Lisle and the Chamber. In addition to her involvement as an Ambassador, she serves as Chair of Women in Business, a member of the Dinner Dance committee and volunteers her time at the 5K/10K and Golf Outing. A resident of Lisle since 1993, Nadine and her husband Fred have three children and two granddaughters. They are both active members of the local Great Lakes Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America and have two vintage cars themselves. Nadine is also involved in the Lisle Heritage Society and served as VP of Programs this year, after several years as editor of the Societys newsletter. She shares a favorite quote by Winston Churchill, We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

Notes from the Chamber

Does your business need a copier? The Chamber has a Kyocera KM3035 copier/printer/scanner/fax with side sort available, call (630) 964-0052 for details . Dont forgot the scholarship deadline is April 11, 2014 at 4:00 in the Chamber office. See the article on page 6 for details. The scholarship luncheon is May 22, 2014 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Downtown Cruise Nights will be here before you know it! Cruise Nights is a popular Lisle event that is open to the public and is a great opportunity to showcase your business. Display tables are $50.00, be sure to contact the Chamber at (630) 964-0052 for details.

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Business After HoursRotary Club of Lisle

The Rotary Club of Lisle held their 22nd annual Luck O The Irish Raffle on March 12th at Wheatstack...A Midwestern Eatery and Tap located at 5900 S Route 53 in Lisle. Only 500 tickets were sold for a chance to win a 1st place prize of $2014.00, 2nd prize of $500 and 3 additional prizes of $100 each. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for community projects, scholarships, and charitable grants.

Lucy Matune, Baird & Warner, Kim Rodak, Wheatstack, Lisa Leone, Lisle Park District

Cathy Morava, and Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber

Scholarship Applications
We are now accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications for eligible high school students! These $500 scholarships are based on several considerations that include academic achievement, community involvement, and need.

Applicants must either have an immediate family member who belongs to the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce (individually or through corporate affiliation), or they must have a Lisle mailing address. Applicants must plan to attend a technical or trade school, business college, or a two- or four-year college or university. The application packet must be fully and legibly completed. Scholarship Deadline Friday, April 11, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (No exceptions) Scholarship applications can be downloaded on the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce website (www.lislechamber.com)

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Business After HoursAvant at the Arboretum

A second Business After Hours was held during the month of March, by Avant at the Arboretum, located at 450 Warrenville Road in Lisle. Avant is a luxury apartment complex boasting modern 1-2 bedroom residences with unique apartment and community amenities. This trendy community is complete with a resident lounge and private courtyard. For additional information about Avant at the Arboretum, visit their website at www.avantatthearboretum.com or call (630) 737-1223.
Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber, Megan Webb and Crystal Campos, Avant at the Arboretum

Ribbon CuttingCadence Health

Cadence Health saw a great turn out for their Ribbon Cutting held on March 27 at their office located at 1019 School Street in Lisle. As a healthcare organization, Cadence Health strives to bring exceptional patient care to Chicagos western suburbs and the surrounding area. From advanced facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, to qualified and experienced specialists, Cadence is truly committed to delivering the best possible healthcare to their patients. For more information Dr. Cahill , Cadence Health and Mayor Joe Broda cutting the ribbon at Cadence Health in about Cadence Health, visit their website at Lisle cadencehealth.org

Golf Outing
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Seven Bridges Golf Club 1 Mulligan Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 $135.00/person; $520.00/foursome (If registered by July 1st) $150.00/person; $540.00/foursome (After July 1st) For sponsorship information or to register for this event, contact the Chamber at (630) 964-0052 or info@lislechamber.com

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Team Molex at 5k/10 Sprint Sprint

Multi-Chamber Expo

Erica Wise, Wendy Nadeau, Mary Brock, Lisle Park District at WheatStack, Rotary Club Luck O the Irish BAH

Ready for the 5k/10K Victory Rehab

DuPage Medical at Lisle Chamber Spring Sprint

Tom Althoff, LACC, Dr. Cahill, Cadence Health

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Spring Sprint 5K/10K

The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 15th Annual Spring Sprint 5K/10K on March 9th at Lisle Community Park. This year saw another great turn out as participants were anxious to escape the indoors after a long winter. Awards were distributed based on pre-designated age groups and included medals for the top three winners in each category, a $50.00 Dick Pond gift card for the overall male and female winners in both the 5K and 10K races, and $10.00 gift cards for all age group winners. Congratulations to our overall male and female 10K winners, Jeff Purdom and Marron Burke, and overall male and female 5K winners, Jason Moderi and Katie Paradis. Additional results for the 5K/10K can be found on the Lisle Area Chamber website. A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Lisle Savings Bank and DuPage Medical Group, platinum sponsors, Lisle Park District, Molex, and Dick Pond Athletics, silver sponsors, AthletiCo, Essig Printing, Jewel Foods, Williams Chiropractic, and our contributors, Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau, Unilever, Reidys Tee Time, and Walgreens. Thank you to all of our volunteers, the Lisle Police Department, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, Lisle Teens with Character, Lisle High School Key Club, Lisle Lions Club and School District 202. As always, the generosity of our sponsors, contributors, and volunteers is greatly appreciated and is what continues to make these events successful. A portion of the proceeds from this event directly support the Chamber scholarship fund. Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual scholarship luncheon on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville.

Runners at the starting line

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RENEWALS
Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes, Inc. CA Technologies Comstock Realty Group DuPage County Hounds Four Lakes Recreation John Morrell Food Group Lisle Community Unit School District 202 Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau Lisle Park District Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union Local 2986 LPL Financial Services Ness Exotic Wellness Center Omnia Performing Arts Center Pizzeria Bombola Re/Max Action Pat Coughlin US Bank West Suburban Humane Society Wheaton Park District Winthrop Management, LLP Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine

NEW MEMBERS
ACTION SCREEN PRINT TOM THORNTON 30W260 Butterfield road Warenville, IL 60555 (630) 393-1990 CALIBER UNITED INC. GEORGE KUNCHERIA 6722 Cherry Tree Avenue Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 853-3812 CHICAGO RED STARS ALYSE LAHUE 710 W Belden Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 661-2065 COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRY MICHAEL ERNEST 1938 University Lane, Unit C Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 759-9500 GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION VICKI SCHULTZ 1519 N. Naper Blvd. Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 544-3932 H&R BLOCK KIMBERLY HUGHES 1040 Maple Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 241-0012 HMA AMNA ASLAM 1180 Heather Lane Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (773) 301-5468 LISLE HERITAGE SOCIETY WAYNE DUNHAM 1011 Division Street Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 968-2061 SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA KELSEY RAKERS 1101 W. 31st Street, Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 368-1100 UNIVERSAL GAMING GROUP BRUCE POVALISH 240 W. Laura Dr. Addison, IL 60101 (312) 455-0844

2014 LISLE ALE FEST The second annual Lisle Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014. This event will once again feature one of the largest selections of Oktoberfest beers in the area. This event is a great way to support the Lisle Community as proceeds directly benefit the Chamber and local service organizations. Visit www.lislealefest.com for additional information about this event.
CONTACT INFORMATION 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

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Secretary of State to Visit Village Hall

The Secretary of State will be visiting Village Hall on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Drivers licenses can be renewed within one year of the expiration date. They will also have vehicle renewal stickers for the months of March, April, and May. For more information, visit www.villageoflisle.org.