PRESIDENTS CORNERTOM ALTHOFF

T HE MONT HL Y NE WS L E T T E R OF T HE L I S L E A RE A CHA MB E R OF C OMME RC E October 2014

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Business After Hours
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
5:00 7:00 pm
Advanced Lisle Dental
1046 Maple
Lisle, IL 60532

Women in Business
National Breast Cancer
Month
Dr. Mangat, DuPage Medical
Group
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Lisle Library
777 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Brown Bag Lunch
$5.00 Members;
$10.00 Non-Members

General Membership
Luncheon
Updates on the State of
Illinois
Senator Michael Connelly
State Representative
Ron Sandack
Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
$25.00 Members; $35.00
Non-Members

Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, October 16, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Crme de la Crme
4710-4 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532

Business After Hours
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc
820 Division Street
Lisle, IL 60532

Trick or Treat in Downtown
Lisle
Saturday, October 25, 2014
12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Fall is a beautiful time of year with the changing colors and crisp autumn
air. We are fortunate to have good weather extended for a few weeks.
Because of the nice end to September we had fantastic weather for Ale
Fest. A large number of people attended from outside of our area. This
community event gives great recognition for Lisle and we had the
participation of many chamber members as sponsors, volunteers, and
active committee members. A special thanks to Tom Reif, Hallberg
Commercial & Benefits Solutions for his leadership of the committee.
Thanks to all for a very successful event. We also want to thank the Village of Lisle, Lisle
Park District, Lisle Police Department and Lisle Woodridge Fire District for their
support. Other events in September included Kim Brondyke speaking at Women in
Business with a very good message on personal development, the initiation of a new Leads
Group and a ribbon-cutting at Lisle Dental Center and Insight Property Services.
Thanks to Rosehill Montessori for an enjoyable Business After Hours. We also want to
wish Raymes well with the new restaurant opening. Owner Jerri Nolan was very kind to
open up early for a meeting on the new downtown development presented by Marquette
Properties. The Chamber board has endorsed this project and we look forward to a new
addition to downtown Lisle which will provide many more residents, retail, and
restaurants. Next up will be meetings before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

October will be a time when you have many opportunities to network with other chamber
members and the general public alike. We have ribbon-cuttings at Passeros Pizza and
Crme de le Crme. There will be two Business After Hours, one at Advanced Lisle
Dental and the other at St Joan of Arc Church. Both promise to be enjoyable gatherings.
The Women in Business luncheon will feature Dr. Mangat from DuPage Medical Group
speaking in regard to Breast Cancer Month while the General Membership luncheon will
feature Senator Michael Connelly and State Representative Ron Sandack. There is an
important issue in regard to school funding which needs to be studied. We will make you
more aware in separate communications from the Government Affairs Committee. The
Leads B2B will be meeting twice as will the LENG so it is a month filled with social
interaction. Downtown businesses will welcome Trick or Treaters on Saturday October
28
th
from 12-3pm. That will be the last Saturday of the French Market as well. I hope to
see you at one of these programs. Happy Autumn!


Mission Statement

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

Capitalize on the Momentum
CHAIR MESSAGEKITTY MURPHY
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CHAMBERVISION
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

Chris Ashe,
Brian Ashe & Associates

Jim Harkness,
General Counsel, Momkus
McCluskey, LLC., ex officio

Mark Acquaviva
Performance Merchant
Services, 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




CHAMBER STAFF
Tom Althoff
President & CEO

Jill Eidukas
Office & Events Manager

Jen Sumner
Office Assistant
Dear Members:

So, you are a busy business owner, all caught up in the
day-to-day operations. You hear about all the activities
that the Chamber is hosting and think all those activities
are great. But you find yourself saying things like, Aint nobody
got time for that!

Getting involved in community events like these is EXACTLY
what Chamber members should be doing. You are the greatest
advocate for your business. Being a part of the activities is the
best way to make connections & grow your own business.

Over 1,400 people attended our September community event, Lisle
Ale Fest. It was a big success, and the talk of the town! Many
chamber members invested their time to help plan and execute. I
dont believe any of them think it was a waste of their time. Thank
you to our committee chair, Tom Reif, for his leadership of our
team, and of course to Tom Althoff and Jill Eidukas who really
worked hard pulling all the details together. We had a total of 110
volunteers for the event as well. They gave their time, talent and
treasure without hesitation. They connected with our
community. Everybodys got time for that!

With important elections around the corner, a great idea this
October is to attend our Member luncheon on the 16
th
at the Lisle
Hilton. State Senator Michael Connelly and Representative Ron
Sandack will speak to us and give us updates on the State of
Illinois.

There are several opportunities for your business in October. Go
to the Chamber website calendar and check them out! Hate going
alone? Youre not alone; so do I! Invite a friend/colleague, or let
your Chamber ambassador know. Your ambassador will be more
than happy to meet you there and save you a seat!

Bottom line: no more excuses. Your Chamber is waiting for you!
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ARDS SERVICES, INC.
BEST, VANDERLAAN &
HARRINGTON
THE BOMC
BREWERY WERKS, INC.
COFFEE NEWS
CROSSTOWN PUB AND GRILL
DIVERSE FACILITY
SOLUTIONS, INC.
DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP
K. HOVNANIAN HOMES
LISLE SAVINGS BANK
MULLENS BAR & GRILL
NAVISTAR, INC.
NEIGHBORS OF LISLE
NEW TRADITION FUNERALS AND
CREMATIONS

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
ROSEHILL MONTESSORI
SHAUN POLLITT DESIGN
UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS
WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY
PANTRY
WDCB, 90.9 PUBLIC RADIO
ZLAN PARTNERS

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
ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &
SIDING, INC.
INTEGRITY DESIGNS, LLC
INTEGRITY MOTORS
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
PRO HOME 1, INC.
RE/MAX ACTIONLEE ERNST
ROBERT KELLY STUDIO
RUNNERS 4 WELLNESS
SERVICE MASTER TODAY
SHERATON LISLE
TACO DAY RESTAURANT
TODD MARTIN, DDS PC
U-STOR-IT MANAGERS LLC
UNIVERSAL GAMING GROUP LLC
VILLAGES ON MAPLE
WALSH FINANCIAL
WHEATSTACK... A MIDWESTERN
EATERY & TAP
WOMEN IN BUSINESS






RIBBON CUTTING-INSIGHT PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.

FALL CLASSIC GOLF OUTING
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Women in Business was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the
Lisle Park District. This event featured Chamber member Kim
Brondyke of Better You Better Life. Kim is a life coach and works to
help others overcome personal roadblocks, discover who they really
are and learn how to live their life to the fullest. For additional
information about Kim and about Better You Better Life, visit her
website at www.theempoweredsurvivor.com.
The ribbon cutting at Insight Property Services, Inc. took place on Tuesday,
September 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Joe Konopacki and Mayor Joe Broda cut the
Ribbon at Insights location at 2200 Ogden Avenue, Suite 500 in Lisle. Es-
tablished in 2009, Insight considers themselves a trusted source for Home In-
spections and BPI based Home Performance Testing and Education. They
strive to provide home owners and contractors with the information they need
to help reduce home energy needs, maintain structural integrity &
operations and analyze utility costs. For additional information
about Insight Property Services, Inc., visit their website www.insightpropertyservicesinc.com.

Friday, October 3, 2014
1:00 p.m. Tee Times
River Bend Golf Club
5900 S. Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
$45 entry fee includes: round of golf (9 holes)
After golf stay for the burgers, chips and beer

Prizes will be awarded for:
-Long Drive (Men/Women)
-Close to the Pin (Men/Women
-Long Putt
-Low Gross (Team)

To register, visit www.lislechamber.com or call (630) 964-0052
Women in Business listen to speaker Kim Brondyke,
Better You Better Life
Joe Konopacki, Insight Property
Services, Inc. and Mayor Broda
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTCHUCK GOFF


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

UPCOMING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS
Chuck Goff, a Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce member and Ambassador since April
2014 serves as the Founding Director of New Tradition Funerals and Cremations. His
primary duty as Founding Director is to provide high quality funeral and cremations
services at a reasonable price compared to traditional funeral homes.

Chuck enjoys his time as an Ambassador for the Chamber because it has put him in
contact with a core group of Chamber members. He feels that being part of the Ambas-
sadors gives each person a better opportunity to get know everyone and support one
another more closely.

Chuck has resided in Woodridge since 2006. In his free time he enjoys reading, learning, motorcycling
with friends and spending time on the family farm. He leaves us with these words of wisdom, Bikers say
that it is about the ride, not the destination. The same is true for our lives. Let us fully experience our
rides in ways that help us to both learn who we are and avoid regret.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
The Culver Story
Featuring: Craig Culver
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Hyatt Lisle
1400 Corporetum Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Where Do I Belong? An Immigrant Quest for
Identity
Featuring: Tony Mankus
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Updates on the State of Illinois
Featuring: Senator Michael Connelly and State Representative Ron Sandack

Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532

$25.00 Members; $35.00 Non-Members
Business After Hours is one of the many
great ways to get the most out of your
Chamber membership. Not only do these
events provide the opportunity to learn
more about one of your fellow Chamber
members business, it is a great opportunity
to network with many different
members.


Wednesday, October 8, 2014
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Advanced Lisle Dental
1046 Maple Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc
820 Division Street
Lisle, IL 60532
WOMEN IN BUSINESS





BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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Business After Hours was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014
and was generously hosted by Rosehill Montessori School.
Founded in January 1975, Rosehill was started by a group of
parents who were dedicated to having more direct involvement in
the education of their children. They began with a single class and
a small staff and quickly grew into the school it is
today. Rosehill is located in Lisle at 1203 Lisle
Place. Additional information about Rosehill can
be found by visiting their website
www.rosehillmontessori.org.
National Breast Cancer Month
Dr. Mangat, DuPage Medical Group

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Lisle Library
777 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532

Brown Bag Lunch
$5.00 Members; $10.00 Non-Members
Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber and Shannon Klein,
Executive Director, Rosehill Montessori
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TURKEY TROT TUNE-UP 5K

RIBBON CUTTINGLISLE DENTAL CENTER

TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN LISLE

Saturday, October 25, 2014
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

Downtown Main Street

Come Downtown Lisle and Trick-or-Treat at local
businesses!
Lisle Dental Center, located at 4712 Main Street
in Lisle, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday,
September 24, 2014. The ribbon cutting also
served as a celebration of Lisle Dental Centers
expansion and new remodel. A General, Family and Cosmetic
dental practice, the Dentists at Lisle Dental Center are committed
to assisting patients in achieving their optimal dental health. In
addition, Lisle Dental is one of the few healthcare practices in the
area that have fully committed to being green by having a
paperless, entirely digital office. For more information about
Lisle Dental Center, be sure to visit their website at lisledentalcenter.com
Sunday, November 23, 2014
7:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 Race Start

Lisle Community Park
(Registration and start line at Lisle Senior High School)
1800 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532

$35.00 Pre-Registration
$40.00 Race Day

Hooded sweatshirts available to those register in advance. To register, visit active.com
Dr. Neeta Bhushan, Lisle Dental Center and Mayor Broda
cut the ceremonial ribbon

Volunteers serving attendees at the 2nd Annual Lisle Ale Fest
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The Second Annual Lisle Ale Fest took place on September 27, 2014 on the corner of Burlington Avenue and
Main Street in Lisle. Approximately 1400 attendees came out to enjoy great food, music, and a selection of over
100 ales. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be shared with some of our local service organizations:
Kiwanis, Lisle Womens Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Lisle Education Foundation. A big thank you goes
out to Committee Chair, Tom Reif, the Ale Fest committee members: Kitty Murphy, Paula Gleason, Mike
Toohey, Sean Curtis, Mark Acquaviva, Chris Ashe, Diane Homolka, all of our volunteers, sponsors, food
vendors, Lisle Park District, Village of Lisle, Lisle Police Department, Lisle/Woodridge Fire District, attendees,
Josh Seago and Lou Dog Events, LLC.

Alphagraphics
Avant at the Arboretum
Blue Max
Bonos Neighborhood Pub
Brewery Werks
Crosstown Pub and Grill
Evviva Bar & Eatery


Four Lakes Recreation
Honda Superstore of Lisle
Hyatt Lisle
Janor Sports
Lisle Convention & Visitors
Bureau
Lisle Park District
Lisle Savings Bank


Minelab Americas, Inc.
Mullens Bar & Grill
Neighbors of Lisle Magazine
Paisans Pizzeria & Bar
Robert Kelly Studio
The UPS Store
Village of Lisle
Diane Homolka, Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau and Kari
Altpeter, Lisle Park District Commissioner with Beer Dogging
LLC mascot
Photos courtesy of Robert Kelly Studio
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Photos courtesy of Robert Kelly Studio
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October 2014

Shannon and Jeff Klein, Rosehill Montessori at the Rosehill Montessori
Business After Hours
Mark Acquaviva, Performance Merchant Services, Valerie Janke, Waddell and
Reed, Paula Gleason, Neighbors of Lisle, at Lisle Dental Center Ribbon Cutting
Government Affairs Committee Lisle Dental Center Ribbon Cutting
Joe Broda, Village of Lisle, Joe Konopacki, Insight Property Services, Inc., Tom
Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
Joe Borsche, Borsche Digital, LLC, Tom Thornton, Action Screen Print, Inc.
Valerie Janke, Waddell and Reed
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RENEWALS

Brookdale Plaza Lisle

Cleaner Living
Services

Elan Photography, Inc.

Goldstar Security
Services, Inc.

Grounds for Hope

Jim Dhamer Plumbing
and Sewer

K. Hovnanian Homes/
Arbor Trails

Lisle Community
Service Corporation

Lisle Lions Club

Millbrook Properties

Minelab Americas, Inc.

Mullens Bar & Grill

Oak Brook Office
Solutions Inc.

Peck Bloom, LLC

Trinity Lutheran
Church






NEW MEMBERS



PASSEROS PIZZA
DAVID RUFFOLO
5328 S. MAIN STREET
LISLE, IL 60532
(630) 852-8989



TAIRYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
JIAN WEN ZHU
3099 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 904-9888




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
THE TECH-DOCTORS, INC.
CHRIS SMITH
213 W. WESLEY STREET, SUITE 104
WHEATON, IL 60187
(630) 588-8325