Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce
eNewsletter Update ~  
September 2016
..in this issue
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 15th LUNCHEON
AFTER HOURS/FUNDRAISER
WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO
DPWN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
CHAMBER WEEK
VETERANS MEMORIAL
IMMIGRATION REFORM INFO
PAPARAZZI
UPCOMING EVENTS 
 

SEPTEMBER 12-16
Chamber Week - Visit 
fellow chamber members, post on Social Media #chamberweek
Support local businesses!

SEPTEMBER 15
Multi-chamber Luncheon
COD President Dr. Ann Rondeau
Bloomingdale Golf Club
11:30-1

SEPTEMBER 15
After Hours & Foundation Fundraiser
Help us raise funds for scholarships with
 "Celebrity Bartenders"
 Tammie Trombetta 
and Luanne Newman at 
Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton
5:30pm

SEPTEMBER 23
10th annual
What Women Want Expo 
Holiday Inn & Suites
10am - 2pm
Here is your chance to meet and greet the public and enjoy!
A PINK event!



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Dear Chamber Members, 
This monthly eNewsletter supplements our quarterly printed edition and is designed to keep you current with chamber events and opportunities. 
 
Touch your iPhones, fire up your tablets, or take out your day planner and enter these events. If you know someone who would benefit from our organization, feel free to forward this to them.

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON ON THE 15th
 
We have been invited to join with the Bloomingdale and Addison Chambers for a luncheon September 15th with newly-appointed COD President Dr. Ann Rondeau.  PLEASE NOTE that this is not our usual 2nd Wednesday of the month rotation. For    more info and registration  visit this site. See you there!

SEPTEMBER 15th AFTER HOURS IS FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER 
A unique event will occur on Thursday, September 15th at 5:30pm at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton. While it IS our usual After Hours, there is nothing "usual" about it. Join us for a Chamber Foundation  Fundraiser, helping raise dollars for college scholarships. "Celebrity Bartenders" (this term is used loosely) will assist in the festive event. Sign up here...  


WOMEN IN BUSINESS NEWS 
WOMEN'S EXPO - LIMITED TABLES AVAILABLE - 
Don't forget to sign up to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor for the 10th annual  "What Women Want" Expo at the Holiday Inn & Suites on Friday, September 23rd. Click here for the Expo application. 

We thank our Sponsors:
All Occasions Balloons, Blooming Color, First State Bank, Holiday Inn & Suites, Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, BodyWorks Chiropractic, DPWN - Dynamic Professional Women's Network.

There will be giveaways, samples, and a chance for attendees to WIN a grand prize. Exhibitors will receive a database of entrants and a great amount of visibility and networking. 

If you are not able to be an exhibitor, you may have your  menus, flyers, info sheets, or promotional items included in our 150 goodie bags. Complete the application above to do so.

If you would like to attend, click here and sign up for FREE admission. This will give you an additional chance at winning the Grand Prize Giveaway!

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And SAVE THE DATE for the ever-popular November 16th POLKA DOT PROGRESSIVE Luncheon!

DPWN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE OCTOBER 14th - CHAMBER IS PARTNER 

The 2nd annual Chicagoland Dynamic Women's Conference will feature speakers and exhibitors that are both exciting and informative. The Carol Stream Chamber is a partner with DPWN - Dynamic Professional Women's Network - and you can sign up for this. 

The link can be found here. Use Discount Code CSChamber.
CHAMBER WEEK IS COMING - SEPTEMBER 12-16
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CHAMBER WEEK is coming in September!

Being a chamber member, you are always encouraged to meet fellow members and consider using them for your business needs. Referrals to other members are also encouraged. 

Supporting fellow members is highlighted the week of September 12th through 16th called CHAMBER WEEK. 

We recommend you scan through the list of members and see what you need -- who you could use -- where you could dine out .  Need printing, cars washed, flowers or gifts? Want to make a donation, buy a mattress, or learn yoga? Whether it's a dentist, a sign, some t-shirts or an attorney you need -- YOUR chamber has them. Post something on Social Media during #chamberweek and multiply the visibility of our local businesses. 

A COMMUNITY PROJECT
There will be a renovation of Memorial Park in Carol Stream to be open Memorial Day 2017. This exciting project "takes a village" and fundraising is now going on. Commemorative bricks can be purchased as a gift or to celebrate the life of a Veteran. For details, click here  to purchase a brick or   click here for a general donation to "Raise the Flag."

"LIKE" the Task Force's Facebook page by clicking here.

This Task force includes individuals from the VFW, Chamber of Commerce, Park District, Village Board, American Legion, and more.
IMMIGRATION REFORM INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
On August 29, a panel discussion of business and community leaders gathered at  the DuPage Airport and discussed the importance of Immigration Reform. Representation from the Illinois Business Immigration Coalition was present and can be contacted for further information how this can impact us all. IBIC Executive Director Rebecca Shi can be reached at 312-576-8032 or rshi@illinoisbic.biz. 

We have attached a link to some facts and figures as to the benefits in the form of creating jobs, increased tax revenue, and increased economic activity.
PAPARAZZI
Here are some photos of our members at events having fun while networking.
         
From Wine & Paint at RoccoVino's to the Ribbon Cutting at the new Subway in Carol Stream, members get into gathering, celebrating, networking, and forging new relationships.

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Thank you for taking the time to read these updates from the chamber. Be sure to forward this to a business associate who could benefit from chamber membership.
 
Sincerely,
Luanne Newman, ACE Executive Director
Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce
o: 630.665.3325


 
    


JOHN JUNGERS
IS THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH'S eNEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT
 

The Carol Stream Police Department  is located at 500 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream

You can reach John at 630.668.2167  and you can  visit their website here.


John won this because he attended the Ribbon Cutting at Subway on August 12th. Will YOU be the next winner??
    


JANICE DOUGLAS
IS THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH'S eNEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT
 

Focused Local Marketing is located in Carol Stream. "Every Business Needs Marketing Solutions."

You can reach Janice at 312.919.0188  and you can  visit her website here.


Janice won this because she attended the Women In Business Wine & Paint on August 25th. Will YOU be the next winner??