MEMBER NEWSLETTER
May 21, 2021
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Greetings!
Summer is here and we are excited for all to be out and about enjoying shopping, dining and being outside. Please read below to register for the many informational and networking events, register your business to be included in event marketing and learn how to cut your operating costs for your business through health benefits, office supplies and more.
We are planning new events for the summer and excited soon to share them with you! Thank you for your Chamber membership in supporting our mission for a prosperous Glen Ellyn. Please take time to ensure you are utilizing all your Chamber benefits and do not hesitate to contact us with questions and good ideas. Enjoy the Sunshine!
Best,
Dawn Smith
Executive Director
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Chamber In Person Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
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Get your Business Involved
- Multi-Chamber Virtual Progressive Networking - May 25
- Get Smashed Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
- Central Business District Business Breakfast Meeting discussing Phase I construction schedule and how the streetscape will impact businesses and pedestrians
- Glen Ellyn French Market - Reserve your space today
- Prepare Your Business for the Frida Kahlo Exhibit
- Glen Ellyn Shred Day. Collect your files to be shredded.
- Fourth of July Parade Entry
- Register your Employees for a Virtual State Required Training
- Cost saving benefits for Members: Large Group Health & Life Insurance, Staples discount, Constant Contact discount and more
- Join and Committee: Taste, Membership, Leads Group
- Local State, County & Village News
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Virtual Multi-Chamber
Progressive Networking
Join us for this progressive networking event where each guest will randomly move through 3 breakout rooms and network with up to 7 other business professionals in each room. This is a great way to meet a lot of people while and get to know them beyond just an introduction.
This is a multi-chamber event and space is limited to register today!
Tuesday, May 25
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$10 Chamber Member $15 Non-Member
Zoom Platform
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Get Smashed
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Get Smashed is offering their FREE FAMOUS SMASH BURGER Lunch for a small group individuals as employee training for their Chamber Grand Opening Celebration. The times are 12pm, 12:15, 12:30. RSVP to online. There is limited space for this lunch and rsvp is required.
This true smash burger combines years of backyard and tailgating shenanigans with the freshest, high quality ingredients to bring you a crispy, caramelized, gooey beef patty that's better than anything.
Wednesday, May 26
850 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn
In the Baker Hill Complex
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Central Business District Business
Breakfast Meeting
The Village, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn, will host a breakfast meeting on Tuesday, June 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Glen Oak Café, 479 Pennsylvania Ave. The breakfast meeting is open to the Glen Ellyn business community.
During the breakfast, Village staff, including the engineering and design team, will be discussing and the Phase I construction schedule and how the project will impact businesses and pedestrians. For additional information on the Streetscape project, including video renderings of the project, visit downtownge.com.
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Tuesday, June 15
8:30am
Glen Oak Cafe
479 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
FREE with Registration
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Glen Ellyn French Market is organizing vendors for the summer. Does your business want to get involved?
The Glen Ellyn French Market is coming this summer Sundays, May - October. Bensidoun USA is in the process of organizing vendors for the summer. Glen Ellyn businesses are encouraged to participate in the 2021 french market located at 546 Duane Street (Main St. Metra Lot).
NEW: Chamber members that sign up full time get a 10% discount on the season rate. Also, local businesses can come out individually up to 3x a year, no more than 1x a month to promote their business (no selling) and if they want to come out and sell a product at the market their first event would be at a 50% discount of our published rates.
We are seeking out a coffee/breakfast vender!
In all cases an application must be completed. Here is a link to the application.
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Experience Everything Frida In Glen Ellyn - Get your business involved
This exhibit has estimates to bring in 1 million dollars of tourism into DuPage County. The Glen Ellyn Chamber, partnered with the village have planned promotions, décor and Frida Kahlo experiences for the entire duration of the exhibit to bring tourism into Glen Ellyn and to showcase storefronts and restaurants. For Everything Frida in Glen Ellyn visit: www.GlenEllyn.org/Frida
Tuesday May 11th, Diana Martinez, Director of the MAC and Executive Director of Frida Kahlo: Timeless, presented an overview of the exhibit. The Chamber and the Village gave examples how businesses are and can be involved.
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How can my business become involved?
Be creative and think how your storefront can create a Hispanic cultural experience, sell a service or product that aligns with the Frida Kahlo exhibit. Create an icon that can be used to hyperlink to your website for additional information
Promote the exhibit and Frida in Glen Ellyn in your social media. Tourism brings in sales and is a win-win for all. #Frida2021 & #FridaInGE
Volunteer onsite at an outside information booth answering questions and directing guests on where to eat & shop! Shifts are 11:30-2pm Thursday-Sunday. Provide your marketing materials at the booth, for example menus and coupons, etc.
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I have thought of my Frida experience, now what? List and promote yourself!
- List on The MAC/Cleve Carney website.
- Submit to the Village Frida Website by Email
- List with the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau Passport App
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Email the Chamber: DawnSmith@GlenEllynChamber.com
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Saturday June, 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duane/Lorraine Lot Parking Lot
384 Duane St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Sponsored By The Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust
Protect yourself from identity theft at our Shred Days. Gather your personal, sensitive information and we’ll shred it here for free! All paper collected is 100% broken down and recycled.
Day of Event:
- Individuals are asked to stay in their car.
- Pop your trunk and volunteers will pick up your boxes.
- Limit 3 paper BAGS or BOXES per car.
We expect this event to be well attended. For health and safety for all individuals, remain in your vehicle. No materials will be accepted past NOON.
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Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade
Seeking Business Parade Entries
Deadline for application is June 1st
Glen Ellyn will be holding the annual 4th of July parade this summer of 2021! Be a part of the celebration. Business parade entry fee is $100 due by June 1, 2021.
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IL State Required Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
In 2019, the Illinois Legislature passed the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act. As a result, employers must provide anti-sexual harassment training to their employees at least once per year. Failure to do so could result in employers being fined by the Department of Human Rights.
Rick Lofgren and Charles Wentworth of The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. have recorded a 20-minute presentation that you can use to provide the training to your employees, and they have been gracious enough to let the Chamber use for its members. For $10 per employee, we will provide to you a link to the video, as well as the Certificates of Participation for each employee who views the program.
Did you complete your Anti-Sexual Harassment Training? If not, register today so you and your employees can complete this requirement.
*This program is NOT for restaurants or bars. We will soon email you when a presentation will be available for those serving alcohol.
$10 per Chamber Member Employee
*A link to the video and the Certificates of Participation for the employee who views the program
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Thank you Everyone for Making the 2021 Glen Ellyn Chamber Golf Outing a Success!
We had an amazing day thanks in part to our Golf Committee, Sponsors, Golfers, Silent Auction Donations, Volunteers and the staff at the Village Links.
We cannot wait to see you next year!
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More Chamber Member Programs... |
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NEW: Your Business is able To Purchase Large Group Health & Life Insurance for your Employees as a Glen Ellyn Chamber Member through the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
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Discover Savings on Employee Benefits
Get special access to products & discounted pricing on all your employee benefits through the Glen Ellyn Chamber
Want to save on health benefits for your business?
Aetna Funding Advantage makes it easy to save money. It offers up to 25% savings on monthly costs compared to ACA premium rates. Plus, as a Glen Ellyn Chamber member company, you get discounts on monthly costs for all Aetna Funding Advantage plans!
Complete your benefits package with ancillary benefits from MetLife. We've partnered with MetLife to give members access to comprehensive coverage and special pricing.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber Members Receive Exclusive Discounts at Staples Stores
Members of the Chamber of Commerce have access to special partner discounts every time they shop in store. They can save on an assortment of products, from signage to PPE to business essentials and more.
20% off your in-store Print &
Marketing Services order
- Floor decals, signs and posters
- Indoor and outdoor banners
- Disposable menus and more
10% off your in-store purchase
of regularly priced items
- Safety essentials like face masks, sanitizer and more
- Office supplies like paper, ink and toner and more
- Remote furniture like chairs, desks and more
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NEW: Refer a Member and Receive a Free Eblast |
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The Chamber would like to show their appreciation. If you refer a new Chamber member you will receive a free eblast (value $100).
- You or the new member mentions the referral
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Submit your eblast artwork at glenellynchamber.com/eblast-request/
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Are you participating in our Gift Check program?
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This program is included in your Chamber membership. The Chamber sells approximately $60K in gift checks annually. The Chamber does not receive any money from this program and it is a FREE service to our paid members.
Gift Checks come in the following denominations $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $50. With limited office hours, Gift Checks are "pre-ordered" by phone or email and pick up is available during in person office hours Tuesday & Thursday. Gift Checks are SOLD at: the Glen Ellyn Public Library, Stacy's Corner Store & Glen Ellyn Chamber.
Gift Checks are available to be redeemed ONLY for Glen Ellyn Chamber Members.
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Glen Ellyn Welcome Bags NOW A FREE SERVICE to ALL Chamber Members |
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The Glen Ellyn Chamber welcomes new residents to the community! All new residents (approx. 500) receive a Welcome Bag. Chamber Members are able to distribute marketing materials and items in these bags for FREE. It is a great way to tell new residents about your business and service!
The Glen Ellyn Chamber provides the reusable shopping bag which includes a welcome letter, map, a Glen Ellyn Community Guide and useful items, coupons, directories and brochures that offer residents information and savings. Welcome bags are distributed at the Cashier Desk at the Village Civic Center and at the Chamber office. Contact the office to place your marketing materials in the Welcome Bag. Complete FORM.
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Membership Committee
This committee welcomes and mentors our newest members, helping them to take advantage of the many benefits offered by the Chamber. Not surprisingly, we often find that our newer members are the very ones who enjoy participating in this role. This committee meets the fourth Thursday every monthly.
Thursday, May 20
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Free to All Chamber Members
Virtual Meeting via Zoom. A link to join will be emailed prior the meeting.
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Glen Ellyn Business Leaders' Forum |
The Glen Ellyn Business Leaders' Forum is comprised of non-competing businesses that provide products and services to businesses and consumers. Because each member represents a different industry we have industry specific expertise we openly share with the group. We want to share what we know so that we each become better business owners, and in turn can provide guidance to our clients and customers with relevant referrals.
Members collaborate to form effective referral partnerships for the markets they serve in Glen Ellyn and Chicago's Western Suburbs.
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Friday, May 28
7:30 - 8:30 am
Virtual Meeting via Zoom. Link will be sent to all current members and those interested prior to meeting date. For more information click link or contact :
John Hughes, VP Business Banking
Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust
(630) 469-3000 (work)
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The 2021 Taste of Glen Ellyn & Carnival is starting to plan for an August event! Please join us in our planning committee meetings. Click and email to receive committee meeting notices of dates and times. |
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Local State, County & Village News
- Gov. Pritzker Aligns Illinois Mask Guidance with CDC for Fully Vaccinated People
- The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds
- Civic Center Parking Garage and Pedway Now Open
- A Preview of the New Downtown Streetscape is Coming Soon
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Gov. Pritzker Aligns Illinois Mask Guidance with CDC for Fully Vaccinated People
Following guidance from the CDC that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have announced that Illinois will align state executive orders with the latest CDC guidance and rescind IDPH emergency rules enforcing masking and distance.
The CDC continues to require masks for everyone in healthcare settings, in congregate settings and on transit. In addition, in line with CDC guidance, the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health require masks in schools. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requires masks in daycare.
In line with CDC guidance, individuals who are unvaccinated should continue wearing masks in most settings and both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks on public transportation, in congregate facilities, and in healthcare settings.
Village of Glen Ellyn Facilities
Fully vaccinated members of the public are welcome to enter Village facilities without wearing a mask. Signs are posted at the entrances of Village facilities providing guidance to visitors. These changes reflect the new state and national guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Glen Ellyn Business Community
Per the new guidelines released last week, businesses can make their own operating decisions in regards to mask requirements. The decision to continue enforcing mask policies is up to each individual business in Glen Ellyn. As guidelines evolve, please continue to be responsible and respectful in cooperation with each business policy.
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Community Vaccination Clinic: Walk-Ins Welcome
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton is now welcoming walk-ins.
Current hours include:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about the Community Vaccination Clinic here.
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Civic Center Parking Garage and Pedway Now Open
The new downtown Glen Ellyn parking garage, located directly behind the Civic Center at 535 Duane Street, is now open to the public. The garage serves parking patrons including residents, Metra commuters, businesses, visitors to Glen Ellyn, as well as Civic Center employees.
Also open is the pedway, the pedestrian connection from the parking garage to Main Street and Duane Street. This important improvement offers better access for customers, Metra commuters and employees between the parking garage and businesses in the downtown.
To read more about the parking garage and pedway, visit here.
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Curbside Pick-Up Parking
Beginning the week of May 10, curbside pick-up parking for Fire & Wine, Nobel House, Sushi Ukai and Papier Girl on south Main Street will shift to inside the Civic Center parking garage. A designated five spaces will be located on the first floor of the garage, near the southwest corner (look for curbside pick-up signage). With this parking change, the previous curbside pick-up parking spots on the east side of south Main Street will return to 3-hour customer parking. Curbside pick-up parking spaces on the west side of south Main Street and on the corner of Hillside Avenue and Main Street will remain in place.
Main Street Parking Garage Anticipated to Open Late Summer
The Main Street parking garage, on the ground level of the Apex development, is scheduled to open in late summer of 2021. The two-story parking garage will include public parking on the first floor and residential parking on the second floor. The public parking component will consist of 136 covered parking spaces, 14 spaces more than previously existed in the Main Street parking lot.
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A Preview of the New Downtown Streetscape is Coming Soon
A section of the new downtown Glen Ellyn streetscape is coming to the southeast corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, in front of the A Toda Madre restaurant. Construction began on May 3, 2021 and is expected to be complete in late June 2021. Work will include storm sewer improvements along Pennsylvania Avenue and widening of the sidewalk to allow for outdoor dining. The new sidewalks will include decorative brick paver bands selected for narrower sidewalks in the new downtown Glen Ellyn.
Please note that the project extends to the Pennsylvania East Parking Lot, just east of A Toda Madre. During the initial phases of this project, parking in this lot will not be available on days when work takes place adjacent to the lot.
This construction is part of the Central Business District Streetscape and Utility Project. The first major phase of the project on Main Street, Duane Street and Hillside Avenue is slated to begin in early 2022. The project includes the replacement of the 100+ year old underground infrastructure system and new sidewalks, roadway, crosswalks, planters, sidewalk furniture and trees. To learn more about the project and to see images of what the new downtown will look like, visit the project website.
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The Glen Ellyn Chamber is dedicated to be a resource during this difficult time. This is a very crucial time for our small business owners. We have began the following programs:
*Attention Chamber Members: Check your business listing and fill out the form below to provide business updates. If you have any questions email jaclyn@glenellynchamer.com.
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Participate in our DINE IN GLEN ELLYN |
Curbside Pickup / Delivery / Carryout / Drive Through / Outdoor Dining / Dine In |
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Participate in our KEEP SHOPPING LOCAL program |
Curbside Pickup / Online / Shipping / In Store |
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Glen Ellyn Essential Services |
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Volunteers are needed across the state. If you are an able-bodied volunteer and are willing to volunteer, please visit DuPage County’s Volunteer Portal, Giving DuPage, that links volunteers with non-profit organizations within DuPage. If you are Non-Profit not associated with Giving DuPage and would like more information, please contact the Chamber Office.
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Glen Ellyn Business Resource During COVID-19 |
The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to be a resource during this difficult time. Please click the link to view:
- Emails shared with Glen Ellyn Chamber members regarding COVID-19 on their website
- COVID19 Links to Village, County & State.
- Additional ways to help in the pandemic.
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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS
Without your paid memberships we are unable to provide services to strengthen the Glen Ellyn Businesses and community
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Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
810 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630.469.0907
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