CHAMBERVISION

Building a Foundation of Commitment

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

January 2013

Calendar of Events
LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUP

Presidents CornerTom Althoff

New year, new look for the Lisle Chamber website. We urge you to view the new website at www.lislechamber.com. It has a refreshing new look and features that are long overdue. You will be able to register for programs, luncheons, and workshops on line and pay for the programs as well. We will also keep you more up-to-date on our program offerings and the latest news from the Chamber. Other enhancements will be explained in the near future but I know will enjoy the changes. Thanks to Shaun Pollitt for his work on this important communication piece. In December we welcomed several new members including Edward Hospital which we are very pleased to have back. In addition we enjoyed our annual meeting with featured speaker Michael Kasper of DuPage Medical Group. We welcomed Susan Ross of the Morton Arboretum as a new member of the board of directors and said goodbye and thank you to Jenn Schinke of Bank Financial. We also welcomed back for a second term to Sonny Smith of College of DuPage, Joe Straka of PACT, and Elizabeth Boone of Benedictine University. Our board of directors is very active and supportive of your chamber. We hope you have a chance to thank them for their service. Looking ahead to January you will find several opportunities to meet other members and even members of other chambers. There will be two luncheons this month, one regarding the State of the County featuring Board Chair, Dan Cronin and the other the State of the Village of Lisle with Mayor Joe Broda. Both luncheons are a great way to start off the year and will be very informative. We also have a ribbon-cutting at Minelab, a new Lisle business. this Australian based company manufactures metal detectors which are used in various applications. So let's help welcome them to the Lisle Chamber. Our Business After Hours will be held at H&R Block on Maple Ave. They are getting ready for next tax season and there are always changes so you may learn about new laws which will affect your business. Hopefully we haven't fallen off the fiscal cliff but we should have some strategies in hand. As I write this the political leaders in Washington are still meeting. I hope you had a very enjoyable holiday season and are ready for some great activities with the Lisle Chamber. We look forward to our popular dinner dance in February and the Spring Sprint 5K/10K in March. Enjoy the winter season and all it has to offer. Hopefully there will be some snow for those who enjoy the outdoor activities that it brings. Thanks for all you do.

Tuesday, January 8, 2012 12:00 pm Suparossa 6310 S. Route 52, Woodridge, IL 60517
MULTI-CHAMBER STATE OF THE COUNTY

Dan Cronin, DuPage County Board Chairman Thursday, January 10, 2013 11:30 am 1:30 pm Seven Bridges Golf Club 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517 $25 members; $35 non-members RIBBON CUTTING Monday, January 14, 2013 5:00 pm Minelab 1938 University Lane, Suite A, Lisle, IL 60532 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:00 pm 7:00 pm H & R Block 10450 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON: MAYOR BRODA, STATE OF THE VILLAGE Thursday, January 17, 2012 11:30 am 1:30 pm Hilton Lisle/Naperville 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532 $25 members; $35 non-members
LISLE EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUP

Tuesday, January 22, 2012 12:00 pm Tairyo House, Inc. 3099 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532

The mission of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate business relationships and opportunities, to advocate on behalf of our members to governmental bodies and the general public, to promote the best interests of our membership in a fiscally sound and professional manner, and to promote ethical business practices and contribute to the betterment of the community.

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2013 Chamber Board of Directors

Paula Gleason, Chair, Bensidoun, USA Chris Ashe, Past Chairman, Brian Ashe & Associates Kitty Murphy, Chair-Elect The Nook, Inc.. Sonny Smith, Treasurer, College of DuPage Tom Reif, Vice Chair Hallberg Commercial & Benefits Insurance Elizabeth Boone, Moser College, Benedictine University Richard Brink, Hilton Lisle/Naperville Dan Garvy, Lisle Park District Lisa Fitterer, Navistar Bill Kuglich, Molex Julie LaFond, St Joan of Arc Tom Reif, Vice Chair Hallberg Commercial & Benefits Insurance Susan Ross, The Morton Arboretum Diane Merna, Adler Associates Joe Straka, PACT, Inc. Mayor Joseph Broda, ex officio, Village of Lisle Jim Harkness, General Counsel, Momkus McCluskey, LLC., ex officio

Chair MessagePaula Gleason

As the 2012 holiday season ends and we enter another new year in 2013, I want to wish every Chamber member a happy, healthy, historic, hopeful and humorous New Year with abounding prosperity.. It is a privilege and an honor to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce. Although I must say, coming in after the superb leadership of Chris Ashe is going to be a tough act to follow. While we say goodbye to our longtime Chamber Board member, Jennifer Schinke, we also welcome returning and new Board members Liz Boone, Susan Ross, Sonny Smith and Joe Straka. Their track records will provide a new perspective for the Board of Directors and I am so looking forward to working with them as we serve our Chamber and our membership together. For those who I have not yet met, my name is Paula Gleason and in addition to beginning to serve as Chairman for 2013, I currently serve as chairperson of the Ambassador Committee and the annual Dinner Dance Committee, and serve as a volunteer on various other Chamber committees. So based on a strong commitment to the Chamber, it is only natural that I have chosen our 2013 Chamber theme as Building a Foundation of Commitment. The single most important factor in any success is COMMITMENT. Commitment ignites action. To commit is to pledge yourself to a certain purpose. It also means practicing your beliefs consistently. I call it persistence with a purpose. The mission of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is to contribute to the betterment of our community by nurturing business relationships and opportunities for our members. Given the large number of demands placed on all of us, it is imperative to concentrate on achieving these most important goals and objectives. The Chamber is committed to its members because these are the people who are the backbone of our community. Their employees live and work here. Their kids attend our schools and they are members of our churches and community groups. When these businesses commit to becoming Chamber members, communication is the key with this commitment. When we support their needs and expectations, they in turn will support the Chamber with their business. Effectively demonstrating commitment to members and to the Chambers basic principles may not be easy; the truth is demonstrating commitment is hard work. The only way to achieve our reputation for commitment is through determination and persistence, by encouraging local business partnerships and corporate participation in Chamber events and community programs. We need to more effectively encourage member commitment to networking opportunities at Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Membership luncheons, Committee Memberships, Golf Outings, 5K/10K and the annual Dinner Dance. I dont want to see any more local businesses close their doors. We must continue to build that foundation of commitment, earn that reputation for integrity and most importantly garner the commitment of our members in return. Commitment is a two-way street. You only get it if you are willing to give it. So make a commitment to get to know our Board, our Ambassadors and our staff. More specifically, make a commitment to listen to Mayor Broda present his State of the Village at our Chamber luncheon on January 17 at the Lisle Hilton and establish effective networking with other members. For sure, make a commitment to attend the annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction on February 8 at the Lisle Hilton. I invite you to begin Building a Foundation of Commitment!

Chamber Staff

Tom Althoff, President & CEO Jill Eidukas, Office & Events Manager Amy Vidovic, Office Assistant

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Mayor Broda to Give State of Village Address at Chamber Luncheon

Mayor Joseph Broda, will present his State of Village address, January 17, 2013 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. As Mayor, he looks forward to continued development that further enhances the Village and increased resident participation in Village government. Mayor Broda was elected as Mayor in 2001. He has lived in the Village for 30 years and has been on the Village Board since 1986. Call for your reservation: 630-964-0052 Mayor Joseph Broda, State of Village Thursday, January 17, 2013 11:30 am1:30 pm Hilton Lisle/Naperville 3003 Corporate West Drive $25.00 members - $35.00 non-members
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102 Lisle, Illinois 60532 info@lislechamber.com

www.lislechamber.com

ARDS Services,Inc. Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington Business Office Interiors Carpenters Local 1889 Crme Cakeshop & Bakery DuPage Medical Group Edward Hospital Integrated Marketing Communications Jewel/Osco Lisle Savings Bank Luis Arturo Dance Academy Mullen's Bar & Grill Navistar, Inc. Neighbors of Lisle North Central College Original Home Improvement, Inc. Papa John's Pizza Rosehill Montessori School Schulz-Brundage Insurance Shaun Pollitt Design Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. Unilever Food Solutions West Suburban Community Pantry WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio

Silver Members
AthletiCo Bulls/Sox Training Academy CA CitiBank Chicago Tribune Country Insurance-Van Ham/Tan Agency Daily Herald/Paddock Publications Exterior Designers, Inc. FastSigns Goldstar Security Services, Inc. Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions Hand-N-Paw Harris N.A. - Lisle Health Source of Lisle Integrity Motors Isoprime Corporation Janice Connelly Interiors Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer Lee Ernst, ReMax Action Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union Local 2986 McCain Foods USA, Inc. Momkus McCluskey, LLC Norbert Pools & Spa OakBrook Investments Optometry & Eyewear Gallery Padgett Business Services Performance Processing Pulse Financial Services, LLC P. Martin Jewelers Rapid Funding Corporation Robert Kelly Studio Senryo Technologies Service Master Today Weldon Hardware Wheatstack.. A Midwestern Eatery & Tap

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Annual Meeting to Honor Board Members and Committee Chairs

The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce held it annual meeting at the general membership luncheon at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle on December 20, 2012. The meeting consisted of a wrap up of the chamber activities for the year and presented by outgoing chairman Chris Ashe. Plans for the upcoming year were reviewed by incoming chair Paula Gleason. Tom Althoff presented Volunteer of Year to Paula Gleason, Bensidoun, USA., Ambassador Chair, Dinner Dance chair, who always supports the chamber at every Paula Gleason, Volunteer of the Year, Mark Acquaviva, Mike Kasper, DuPage Medical Group, Tom Althoff, Lisle Ambassador of the Year event and promotes the chamber to the community. The Chamber Ambassador of the year is Mark Acquaviva, Performance Merchant Services, LLC.. Mark is a chamber Ambassador, he attends many chamber events and co-chairs the LENG committee. A service award was presented to Jennifer Schinke of BankFinancial for her 6 years of service on the chamber board of directors. Directors were recognized for their leadership and guidance. Committee Chairs were acknowledged for their time and services. Guest Speaker Mike Kasper, chairman of DuPage Medical Group spoke about the services now available in Lisle from the DuPage Medical Group.

Chris Ashe, Chairman 2012, Paula Gleason, Chairwoman, 2013

Board of Directors, Mayor Joseph Broda, Joe Straka, Sonny Smith, Jennifer Schinke, Tom Reif, Kitty Murphy, Lisa Fitterer, Richard Brink, Paula Gleason, Dan Garvy, Julie LaFond, Liz Boone, Chris Ashe, Tom Althoff, not pictured Bill Kuglich, Jim Harkness, Diane Merna

Business After Hours

Business After Hours for December was hosted by the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle. Chef Kevin prepared delicious appetizers and the hospitality was terrific. The holiday business after hours was enjoyed by all. As always at a chamber event networking was continuously enjoyed. Tammy Madajewski, General Manager had prepared a raffle prize of an overnight stay for two with a breakfast included. The lucky raffle winner was Ambassador of the year Mark Acquaviva, Performance Merchant Services, LLC.
Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber, Tammy Madajewski, Wyndham

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Ambassador SPOTLIGHT Clint Bull An active member of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Clint Bull began serving as an Ambassador in 2004. He has chaired the Expo Committee, been a member of the Lisle Executive Networking Group (LENG), has worked as a volunteer for the Golf Committee, and Lisles Eyes to the Skies Festival. He also participated as a Board Member for the Lisle Chamber of Commerce for 6 years. Clint and his wife Paula, have reside3d in Naperville since 1988 and are active in fostering and rescuing disabled dogs. They enjoy riding bikes, hiking, and camping. Clint's hobbies include cooking, baking, playing basketball, and hitting a golf ball from time to time. Clint is a Financial Consultant at LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC and is currently entering his 13th year in the profession. He offers comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, college education, life/health insurance, and estate planning for his clients. Prior to these 13 years, he transitioned from the Medical Technology field to the Information Technology field. While in the IT field, Clint was a CEO for a small firm owned by a venture capital group and was honored as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in the state of Illinois, as acknowledged by Inc. Magazines Fastest Growing Companies in the USA. Being an Ambassador allows Clint to meet new people and he enjoys referring new members to others that might help their business. Clint became an Independent Financial Consultant to build relationships. Clint explains, I truly believe when buildings relationships, you must always do what is right, and if it is not right for everyone, it is not right for anyone.

Lisle Area Chamber New Website

Shaun Pollitt of Shaun Pollitt Design is one of our newest members and he is designing the Lisle Area Chambers new and improved website. You will be able to sign up for all events with online payments, the new website will be up and running early December. We would like to ask you our members to send in updated information about your company, your employees, awards that you have been awarded, or just news you think you would like to share with the membership. As always we have member-to-member discounts, if you would like to be included or update your current discount to members, send it to jill@lislechamber.com.

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Committee Chairs, Bruce Povalish, Kitty Murphy, Susan Ross, Barbara Schmith, Paula Gleason, Liz OToole, Mark Acquaviva, Tom Althoff, not pictured, Nadine Filipiak

Board of Directors, Mayor Joseph Broda, Joe Straka, Sonny Smith, Jennifer Schinke, Tom Reif, Kitty Murphy, Lisa Fitterer, Richard Brink, Paula Gleason, Dan Garvy, Julie LaFond, Liz Boone, Chris Ashe, Tom Althoff, not pictured Bill Kuglich, Jim Harkness, Diane Merna

General Membership Luncheon, DuPage Medical Group

Service Award, Jennifer Schinke, BankFinancial, Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber

2012 Chairman Chris Ashe, Brian Ashe & Associates

Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber, Paula Gleason, Bensidoun, USA, Volunteer of the Year

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Renewals
Alliance Health and Wellness B. Gunther & Company Benedictine University Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes, Inc. Comstock Realty Group Heartland Business Systems Lisle Community Service Corporation Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. MB Financial Bank Gentle Family Dentistry of Naperville Illinois Academy of Family Physicians U-Stor-It Managers LLC SmalTec International

A New Year of Programs and Events

Bridal Showcase January 4, 5:309 pm * January 5, 10am3 pm History Speaks Lecture Series January 13, 4-5 pm Schools Day Out January 21, 9am3pm
523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 630.420.6010 www.napersettlement.museum

New Members
Cardinal Painting Kevin Janicke 32W311 83rd Street Naperville, IL 60564 630-955-0015 http://www.cardinalpainting.com Edward Hospital Sandy Benson 801 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 630-527-3931 http://www.edward.org Goldstine, Skrodski, Russian, Nemec, and Hoff, Ltd. Brian M. Dougherty 835 McClintock Drive, Second Floor Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-655-6000 http://www.gsrnh.com

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Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102 Lisle, IL 60532 630-964-0052 630-964-2726 www.lislechamber.com info@lislechamber.com