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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Craig Larsen
Chairman
Sharon Spero
Vice Chairman
Money Mailer of Fox Valley
Ryan Anderson
Treasurer
HighWire Networks
DIRECTORS
Marco Almedia
St. Charles Bank & Trust
Tory Haines
Haines & Associates
Leah Hoppes
Vision Force Marketing
Bill Johnson
BMO Harris Bank
Steve Martin
First State Bank
Rob Mondi
Abby's Breakfast & Lunch
Colleen Noe
Integrative Family Healthcare
Wendy Taylor-Santucci
Sacha Urban
TriCity Family Services
Ex-officio
CHAMBER STAFF
President & CEO
Bookkeeping
Kristine Kowalski
Administrative Assistant
Special Events & Marketing
Membership Representative
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The St. Charles Chamber
of Commerce is an inclusive and active membership organization that helps its members grow their businesses, their business knowledge, and business connections.
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Vision Statement
Building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership
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St. Charles Chamber Connect
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95th Annual Charlemagne Awards Dinner
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4th Annual Consumer EXPO!
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A Word From The Board- Craig Larsen
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At the Chamber we have embarked on a multi-year strategic planning process. Last year, as part of this effort we conducted a survey. One of the things we learned was that a large portion of our membership needed help with their marketing efforts. So, to answer that need, we created a six-part marketing series that took place over 2016. Our goal is to continue to offer programming that meets the needs of our members, so keep your eyes open for what we will be offering in 2017.
Another outcome of our strategic planning process was to develop some longer-term goals for the Chamber itself. The board and staff met for three strategic planning meetings, starting in the fall of 2015. At our most recent planning meeting we came up with the following goals:
Create key partnerships and strong collaboration within the community
, by connecting business, government and the community. Be a driver and partner for economic development in the St. Charles region.
Increase brand awareness through marketing and promotion
. Increase visibility and community presence and involvement. Using our social media strategy, and the website as a key resource.
Evaluate relevance of the chamber within our community
. Work to make the Chamber the "go to" resource for new and existing businesses. Establish a mentoring program for business. Partner with workforce development and schools to help develop future skilled employees. Enhance legislative presence and action.
Position the St
. Charles Chamber of Commerce to the above mentioned goals.
Increase Chamber resourcing (e.g. Marketing). Enhanced facility which is reflective of our vision and will position the Chamber to achieve long term goals and objectives. Evaluate potential to adopt "Smart Chamber" technology. Identify Target Market for membership. Begin the process of moving towards becoming an Accredited Chamber.
We will be excited to share updates on the progress of these goals in future issues of this newsletter. My thanks to the board and staff for devoting so much time to the strategic planning meetings that we have held over the past year. We at the Chamber will continue to work on behalf of all of our members and the City of St. Charles to make St. Charles a great place to live, work, and locate a business.
Craig Larsen
Board Chairman
AHC Advisors
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WELCOME Three New Board Directors to the 2017 Board
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Marco Almeida, St. Charles Bank & Trust
A goal-oriented Accomplished Leader and Financial Conversation Coach that helps Business/Individuals make important Financial Decisions. I have an extensive background in sales, marketing and new business development. A leader with a proven track record in training and motivating successful sales teams. Highly experienced in contract negotiations, business to business presentations, and exceeding sales goals. Focused on finding creative solutions to customer needs. Circle of Excellence Recipient.
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Tory Haines, Haines & Associates |
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Rob Mondi, Abby's Breakfast & Lunch
Owner of Abby's Breakfast and Lunch since May of 2015. Lifelong resident of the Tri-City area. Growing up in St. Charles and attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and the St. Charles High School. Currently resides in Geneva with his wife Melissa Mondi and their five children, Emily, Robert, Alec, Carson and Emma.
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Thank you
to our outgoing board members - we appreciate your time and service!
Jim Ringness, Shaw Media
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French Med Spa & Cryothèrapie
2020 Dean Street, Suite B, St. Charles
Chamber Members joined to welcome French Med Spa & Cryothèrapie they offer Medical Aesthetic treatments including: Cryothérapie, Anti-Aging, Skin Rejuvenation, Body Contouring, Acne & Scar Treatments, Laser Hair Reduction & Chemical Peels. Dr. French, D.C. wants her patients to love their surroundings when receiving treatment and wants everyone to feel at home. The entire staff is dedicated to the betterment of each patient's health. We are thrilled to have them in St. Charles!
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Rivers Edge Crystals
303 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles
Just in time for the holiday's Chamber Members welcomed a new retail and wellness store, River's Edge Crystals to Downtown St. Charles. Make sure to check them out and learn about how Crystals can help you! They also do Readings and Reiki! Welcome to St. Charles!
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Chamber Holiday Party
St. Charles Place Steakhouse & Banquets
2550 E Main Street, St. Charles
St. Charles Chamber Holiday Party was a wonderful time; great people, great location, and amazing food. Thank you to St. Charles Place Steakhouse for having us.
The Women's Business Council hosted the event that was sponsored by BEI Properties. With wonderful music from our Jazz Group we appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate.
Jack Wagner, JL Wagner was the winner of the WBC's 50/50 Raffle for the night! A BIG Thank you to Jack, he was thoughtful and giving enough to donate his winnings back to the Chamber! Thank you to everyone who came to mix and mingle on this festive night!
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YPC Multi-Chamber Ugly Sweater Mixer
Country House at Geneva
2095 Kirk Road, Geneva
This year the YPC invited the Young Professionals from both Batavia and Geneva Chamber's to join for this amazingly fun mixer! It was great to have this multi-chamber event to meet new people and connect with other young people in the area. The outfits were hilarious over the top and tacky! Thank you to our event sponsor, APM Designs, Trophy Sponsor, Bespoke Dental Co. of St. Charles, and The Country House in Geneva for having us! The food was great and congratulations to Dave Broz, who's handmade sweater won the Trophy for the Ugliest Christmas Sweater! The YPC presented a check to Anderson Animal Shelter for $100 from what the YPC had raised from their Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser.
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Business of the Month
Advanced Disposal
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Advanced Disposal
1660 Hubbard Ave. 1st Floor
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 587-8282
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Business of the Month
Goosetree Law Group
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Goosetree Law Group
555 S. Randall Rd, Suite 200
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-4800
The attorneys at Goostree Law Group, P.C. have been successfully representing individuals and families in the St. Charles area for more than 40 combined years. Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and AVVO have recognized the firm's commendable client service and outstanding professionalism. The Goostree Law Group's primary office is located at 555 S. Randall Road, Suite 200, St. Charles, Illinois.
Managing partner Tricia D. Goostree has been practicing in all areas of domestic relations law for nearly 15 years. Ms. Goostree works alongside equity partner Jeffrey D. Muntz, and partners Robin M. Zandri and Anthony J. Giudice. This core group of attorneys have worked together for many years and offer a team approach to the representation of their clients, along with Attorney Robert J. Bigelow who was recently hired as an associate of the firm.
The team of dedicated attorneys at Goostree Law Group, P.C. are highly experienced in negotiation and litigation in complex family law matters. While the attorneys strive to settle legal matters as amicably and quickly as possible, they are well prepared to zealously advocate on their clients' behalves, should a case proceed into the litigation phase.
"We are very excited that our law firm has expanded and we are always evolving to better serve our clients. We provide outstanding and aggressive legal representation with compassion, while guiding our clients through an extremely trying time. We welcome new challenges and look forward to further serving our community," says managing equity partner Tricia D. Goostree.
Goostree Law Group, P.C. serves clients located in St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva and throughout Chicago's far west suburbs. The attorneys at Goostree Law Group, P.C. may be reached for a free consultation at 630-584-4800 or please visit the firm's website at http://www.familydivorcelaw.com.
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Business of the Month
State Street Jewelers
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The 200 block of State Street has housed a jewelry store since 1915, when the Fargo Block building was built. State Street Jewelers is in its third location on the block. It has doubled its size and currently employs a staff of 12.
The face of State street Jewelers is the highly trained staff; many have been in the business for over 30 years. As an ongoing part of employment, each staff member is required to take at least one class per year and attend seminars regularly.
The store has two graduate gemologists, two bench jewelers and several employees taking their continuing education through Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
State Street Jewelers also encourages each member of the staff to be involved in a local charity because the store wants to give back to the community. Staff members are involved with groups like Anderson Animal Shelter, The Holmstad, Hospice, and Fox Valley Food for Health to name a few. In the last year, their donations to local schools, churches and fundraisers have exceeded $30,000.
From the very beginning State Street Jewelers' goal has been to provide a full service jewelry store. They carry Hearts On Fire Diamonds, the world's most perfectly cut diamond; Tacori engagement rings and jewelry, Baume et Mercier watches, Swiss made since 1830; Simon G Fine Jewelry, Elle Silver Jewelry, Belle e Toile Jewelry, Tissot watches, and many other fine lines of jewelry.
Twice a year, staff members travel over 8,000 miles to Antwerp, Belgium to hand select diamonds for their customers. In Belgium, they are able to buy directly from the sightholders.
State Street Jewelers will also custom make any design that you can dream of. You can be involved in the whole process, from a sketch to a beautiful piece of jewelry.
The repair shop can also restore or refurbish your heirloom jewelry to make it sparkle again or get it ready to hand down to the next generation. Its services also include restringing, engraving and appraisal work.
The staff at State Street Jewelers would be honored to help you with any of your jewelry needs.
State Street Jewelers
230 W. State St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-2085
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BARS & GRILLS
Crazy Fox Bar & Grille
Pete Zaikowski
104 E. Main Street
St. Charles
(630) 940-2876
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CHIROPRACTORS
Integrative Neurology & Athletic Performance Clinic (INAPC)
Jamie Doles
1607 E. Main St., Suite 2A
St. Charles
(331) 222-9667
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Swisher & Walker Financial Group, Lance Ludwig
Lance Ludwig
459 Dunham Rd. Suite 200
St. Charles
(630) 945-3235
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INSURANCE
Combined Insurance
Michael Binder
St. Charles
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RADON TESTING & MITIGATION SERVICES
Inspect It Chicago
Steve Kostro
Wayne
(630) 890-8634
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Alex Claney Photography, Inc.
St Charles
(630) 587-3866
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Arcedium Coffeehouse
St. Charles
(630) 444-0610
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Autopractor, Inc.
St. Charles
(630) 444-1414
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Bickford of St. Charles
St. Charles
(630) 587-8800
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Craig P. Lee
Geneva
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Detour Graphic Design & New Media, Inc.
St. Charles
(630) 940-2417
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E & T Glass and Mirror Inc.
Geneva
(630) 232-6733
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El Puente Restaurant
St Charles
(630) 377-8884
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Elite Extrusion Technology
St. Charles
(630) 485-2020
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Fox Valley Ice Arena and Fitness Center
Geneva
(630) 262-0690
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G. Klemm Roofing Co.
Geneva
(630) 232-9010
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Ginger Root Hair Salon
St. Charles
(630) 584-0500
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Giordano's
St. Charles
(630) 762-1600
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Illini Security Systems, Inc.
Sycamore
(815) 895-2476
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KCT Credit Union
Geneva
(847) 741-3344
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Kitchen and Bath Design Store
St. Charles
(630) 214-9775
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Geneva
(630) 232-8100 X56698
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McNally's Heating & Cooling
St. Charles
(630) 363-9067
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Miscella Real Estate
Geneva
(815) 245-2277
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Modus Marketing Group
St Charles
(630) 549-0015
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Murray Commercial
St Charles
(630) 513-0173
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Olcott Plastics, Inc.
St. Charles
(630) 584-0555
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One Salon & Bridal Company
St. Charles
(630) 587-0111
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Proell, Inc.
St Charles
(630) 587-2300
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Prose Orthodontics
St Charles
(630) 584-6555
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Q Center
St Charles
(877) 774-8437
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R. MacDonald & Associates
St Charles
(630) 584-0400
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Renz Addiction Counseling Center
St. Charles
(847) 742-3545
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Results Realty
St. Charles
(630) 377-5500
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Sage Private Wealth Group
St Charles
(630) 513-1337
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Senator Karen McConnaughay
West Dundee
(847) 214-8245
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Shearer & Agrella
St Charles
(630) 584-3142 Ext 0
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Shopping For Knowledge
St. Charles
(630) 220-5994
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Signarama - West Chicago
West Chicago
(630) 293-7300
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St. Charles Bowl
St Charles
(630) 584-9400
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St. Charles Merchant Patrol
St Charles
(630) 584-1125
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State Farm Insurance - Larry Laino
St. Charles
(630) 587-0200
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Sylvan Learning Center
South Elgin
(847) 841-1771
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Timberbuilt Rooms
St Charles
(630) 443-7100
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Trinity Advocacy Group, LLC
St. Charles
(331) 901-5945
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Valley Lock Co. Inc.
St Charles
(630) 377-0220
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West Suburban Travelers Limousine, Inc.
Winfield
(630) 668-9600
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*Note: As events can change or be rescheduled, always go to our
Events Calendar
on our website for the most up-to-date listing of all Member and Chamber events.
| Monday, January 16th |
Chamber Office Closed |
| Thursday, January 19th |
Legislative Luncheon |
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Illinois Chamber State Update |
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Eagle Brook Country Club |
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2288 Fargo Boulevard |
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Geneva, IL 60134 |
| Thursday, January 19th |
After Hours Mixer |
| 4:30pm |
Frolicstein Financial Wealth Management |
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1750 E. Main Street, Suite 120 |
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St. Charles, IL 60174 |
| Tuesday, January 24th |
Ribbon Cutting |
| 4:30pm |
Envision a Smile |
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2019 Dean Street |
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St. Charles, IL 60174 |
| Thursday, January 26th |
Membership Success Seminar |
| 8:00am |
St. Charles Chamber Boardroom |
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216 S Riverside Avenue |
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St. Charles, IL 60174 |
| Thursday, January 26th |
WBC Luncheon |
| 11:30am-1:30pm |
Healing & Wellness Kick Off |
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Eagle Brook Country Club |
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2288 Fargo Boulevard |
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Geneva, IL 60134 |
| Thursday, January 26th |
Ribbon Cutting |
| 4:30pm |
Kilwins |
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132 S First Street |
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St. Charles, IL 60174 |
| Tuesday, January 31st |
Ribbon Cutting |
| 4:30pm |
Crazy Fox Bar & Grille |
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104 E. Main Street |
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St. Charles, IL 60174 |
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See What's Going On With Chamber Businesses
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Thank you to:
St. Charles Chamber Ambassadors and Women's Business Council Volunteers for helping with the Holiday Party:
Ed Brooks, DHJJ
Rose Canfield, Solutions Networking
Jill Card, Jeans & A Cute Top Shop
Hank Erwin, RE/MAX Excels
Kristina Hartman, Heartland Bank
Zoe Ingersoll, Ingersoll & Associates
Anna Koehler, Koehler and Koehler
Diana McClow, Wilson Travel
Tracy Minnec, Light Bulb Effects Life Coaching
Kelly Ross, Streng Design & Advertising
Sacha Urban, TriCity Family Services
Thank you to Jack Wagner for donating back your 50/50 winnings to the Chamber!
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Hot Deal
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January
Receive $25 OFF your Consumer Expo Booth
Contact the Chamber Office at 630-584-8384 for more information or how to sign up.
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*Must mention this ad when applying, For New Members only.
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Redeemable at over 150 Chamber Businesses!
St. Charles Chamber Gift Certificates
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Purchase multiple gift certificates in $5 denomination from $10 through $25. To view where to purchase gift certificates and a list of participating merchants click link below
Shop Local - Available All Year Long
Purchase at the St. Charles Chamber Office, Blue Goose Super Market, and City of St. Charles Municipal Bldg.
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Your Ad Could Be Here!
If you'd like to advertise in our next Newsletter, please contact
the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce at
(630) 584-8384 or email marketing@stcharleschamber.com. Business card ads, pdf picture ads and Word document ads are all welcome. (There is a charge for Newsletter Ads.)
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