As a wordsmith, this phrase pains me. But when it comes to our Wheaton Chamber members, we do love photos. Just for fun, here's are some photos from last week's March luncheon featuring Kimberly Glover of gotKim?, a human resource consulting firm. Don't miss the rest of our photos in the "Photo Gallery" at the end of this week's Monday Matters.

Kim did an amazing job sharing about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring and in business. We celebrated new members and long-time members at the DuPage County Historical Museum, our venue for many of our monthly luncheons. Thanks to Michelle Podkowa and Emily O'Brien of the museum for their ongoing hospitality, and to Dick O'Gorman, Hilary Dyer and Ivy Restaurant for our elegant box luncheons.

Hope your St. Patrick's Day was filled with music, mead and magic~

We are pleased to welcome Sefton Kelly Family Law to the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. Sefton Kelly is a local family law firm located in Naperville, which handles all aspects of domestic relations matters, from adoptions, child supports, maintenance/alimony, divorces, custody, post-decree matters. Cassandra Minnifield, associate attorney, has joined the Chamber in efforts to network and grow awareness of the law firm. Please help us welcome them by visiting their website or emailing them.

New member Andrew Pupius from Southwestern Real Estate comes to the Wheaton Chamber as a new realtor. Andrew brings a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the industry, coupled with a deep understanding of the local real estate market. He is committed to providing exceptional service with values that embody market expertise, "99% drama free." Andrew has joined the Chamber to network and grow his business. Please help us welcome him by visiting his website or emailing him.

The Wheaton Chamber also is happy to welcome OSEH Inc. to the Chamber. OSEH Inc. is a professional engineering firm offering engineering design and construction management services for infrastructure projects. The president of OSEH Inc., Akiwumi Attawia, has joined the Chamber to network and grow their business. Please help us welcome them by visiting their website or emailing them. An appreciative shoutout to Primera Engineers, Ltd for referring OSEH Inc. to the Chamber.

Welcome, too, to Jon Mock from State Farm to the Chamber. The Jon Mock State Farm Insurance office is proud to serve all of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin with insurance and financial services. Located in Wheaton, Jon strives to help neighbors protect what matters most to them. He joined the Chamber for community growth, service and relevance. Please help up welcome Jon by visiting his website or emailing him. A special shoutout to Juan Rubio at The Protein Spot for referring Jon Mock to the Chamber!

Join us for Members Matter: Putting Your Chamber Membership to Work, an orientation for new, current and prospective Chamber members, held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, via Zoom.

Whether you are new or a seasoned member of the Chamber, you may wonder if you're aware of everything Chamber membership has to offer you and your business. We want to make sure you are maximizing your membership! Come join us for "Members Matter" this Wednesday. For more information and to register for this orientation, please click HERE.

The Honorable Mayor Phil Suess is our guest on the most recent podcast episode of "The Local," hosted by Marc Horner of Fairhaven Wealth Management in partnership with the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. Learn about Mayor Suess' background, some of his other endeavors (we can thank him for that fresh Lake Michigan water) and his perspective on the bright future of Wheaton. Click here to listen and subscribe.

Past podcasts include our kick-off episode with Allison Orr, executive director of the Downtown Wheaton Association, and Chamber member Mark Bridges of Grandpa Frank's Candy. Stay tuned for a "live remote" from Casino Night at Arrowhead!

Wheaton Chamber members and the community are invited to join NIU for a celebration of India from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at Yellow Box, located at 1638 Emerson Lane in Naperville. This Celebration of India features the Grammy-nominated Berklee Indian Ensemble with an opening act from the Tarana School of Music and Dance. Sponsored by the College of Business and presented by the Indian Student Association, this event will showcase the rich cultural heritage and musical traditions of Southeast Asia and India. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Arrowhead Golf Club presents Golf Course and Driving Range Open March 17-April 6! To reserve a tee time, please click here.

You are invited to the Annual General Membership Meeting of NAMI DuPage at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, at NAMI Dupage in the Linda A Kurzawa Community Center, Room 191, at 119 N. County Farm Rd. in Wheaton. Executive Director Geri Kerger shared that they will highlight the past year, pay tribute to their dedicated volunteers, and affirm new members and officers of their board. For more information and to register, please click here.

The free kite fly will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Graf Park located at 1855 Manchester Road in Wheaton. For more information please click here.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Downtown Wheaton Association presents "We Are Women Art Exhibit" from March 1 through 31. The exhibit features artwork created by local female artists at women-owned or -managed businesses in the downtown area. Click here for a list of the exhibit locations. This project is a partnership between the DWA, the DuPage Art League and the City of Wheaton Community Relations Committee.

Each year the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County attracts hundreds of native plant enthusiasts during their Native Plant Presale & Sale. This year's event is scheduled for May 18 at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, or to get in on presale ticket and plant sales that open April 1, click here.

The Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center will be the host of "Divine Beauty--Transforming Our Lives from Within," the 8th annual women's retreat being sponsored in partnership with the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau along with the Lisle, Naperville, Aurora Regional and Wheaton Chambers of Commerce. This program is free and open to the community and features renowned speaker Alison Thompson, Ph.D., global humanitarian and founder of Third Wave Volunteers. Some of our own local women leaders will be sharing on a panel discussion in the afternoon. To learn more, and to register, click here. Special thanks to Jonathan Kruger, community outreach coordinator at the SOS, for including the Wheaton Chamber in this event.

BioScan Tek is hiring a Fingerprint Technician Paid Internship. For more information and to apply, please click here.

The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Marketing & Membership Coordinator. For more information, click here.

College of DuPage is hiring a Coordinator, Advancement Services. For more information, please click here.

Primrose School is hiring an Infant and Toddler teachers and a Preschool and PreK teachers. For more information and how to apply, please click here.

Our Wheaton Chamber members have a lot going on and you have a lot to say! Read press releases from our members, learn about job openings and see our Chamber members' "Hot Deals."

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