MEMBER NEWSLETTER
March 18, 2021
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Greetings!
Spring is upon us with bright beginnings. Please dedicate some time to read this Member newsletter, be mindful of due dates and register your business to become involved and promoted in the community through Chamber led initiatives.
The Chamber is continually planning new ideas and dedicated to support our members by connecting your business with the greater community. Never hesitate to contact us with questions or ideas to better serve you.
Thank you for your membership in supporting our mission for a prosperous Glen Ellyn,
Dawn Smith
Executive Director
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Chamber Office Hours
In Person Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 4pm
Staff will be working remote: Monday & Wednesday
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Get your Business Involved
- Prepare Your Business for the Frida Kahlo Exhibit
- Claim a space for your business to be on the GlenEllynOpoly Board Game
- Skate, Dine & Rock Out - A Pop Up Polar Plaza Concert Series
- Watch Parties for Community Awards Ceremony 2020 "Best Of" Glen Ellyn
- Register for the 1st Mac N’ Cheese Cook Off
- Meet the newest business at the Westside Children's Therapy Ribbon Cutting
- Glen Ellyn French Market is in the process of organizing vendors for the summer. Reserve your space today.
- Golf and Sponsor a hole at the Annual Glen Ellyn Community Golf Outing
- Register your Employees for a Virtual State Required Training
- Watch the 2021 Economic Outlook, 29 Multi-Chamber, Presentation by The Federal Reserve Bank
- Date is set for our Glen Ellyn Shred Day. Collect your files to be shredded.
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Is your Business ready for the Frida Kahlo Exhibit?
We are very fortunate to have this exhibit come to Glen Ellyn bringing with it thousands of visitors potentially to your business. The Chamber and Village are busy preparing signage, marketing, an on-site community info booth, Uber/Lyft Metra stops, activities and décor promoting Frida Kahlo Timeless to bring tourism into Glen Ellyn.
What can your business do? Create a Frida Experience, showcase Frida merchandise in your storefront, create a chef inspired Mexican dish or drink, decorate the storefront in colorful flowers and Mexican art. Be creative and EMAIL us so we can incorporate you in the marketing to let visitors join you in the celebration. There are several timelines in our marketing. The sooner you submit, the more marketing you will be included in. First deadline is March 30, 2021.
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Claim a space for your Business to be on the GlenEllynOpoly Board Game
The Chamber is creating the perfect Glen Ellyn Board Game to showcase all our great businesses, while highlighting our wonderful traditions and experiences that we love about our Village. All of the locations, money, cards, game pieces and box is custom to fit Glen Ellyn.
We are starting to create the artwork, and need your help on sponsoring this custom game to be ready for holiday sales. It's the Perfect gift for your clients, friends and family. This will be a one time production and space is limited per requirements to fit the game board.
If you are interested in more information or would like to be on the creative committee, we would love to hear from you! Please EMAIL us and look for more info to come! The retail sales of GlenEllynOpoly is a fundraising effort for the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce. |
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Skate, Dine & Rock Out
A Pop Up Polar Plaza Concert Series
We are excited host the School of Rock Glen Ellyn House Bands to perform LIVE at the Glen Ellyn Polar Plaza on March 21 & April 10th, 3pm-5pm for a FREE concert series.
This is the perfect time to shop downtown, support our restaurants, dine carryout at the Polar Plaza picnic tables, watch LIVE family friendly music, skate at the polar plaza and even rumored that the The Beer Cellar and the Glen Ellyn Sweet Shoppe will be there on-site!
Please wear face masks and be 6ft socially distant per family grouping. This event is co-sponsored by the School of Rock, Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, Village of Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn Park District.
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Watch Parties for the Community Awards Virtual Ceremony 2020 "Best Of" Glen Ellyn
Over 1,500 nominations have been submitted for this year's Glen Ellyn Community Awards! With such a crazy year 2020 has been, all are truly deserving recipients.
We are excited to announce that this year's 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards Ceremony will be virtual for all to view at 'Watch Parties' throughout Glen Ellyn Restaurants or in your own home!
Attention all Restaurant and Venues: New this year the ceremony will be virtual for all to view at 'Watch Parties' throughout Glen Ellyn Restaurants or at home. If you are interested in hosting a watch party you need available a TV to display the program to stream YouTube or DVD with sound, to be seen at tables which are able to have reservations. Your choice of how many tables with how many seats. Your restaurant will be highlighted for available reservations. If/when you sell out, we will write “sold out” on top of your logo on-line & mkt. Your choice to offer a featured menu, we can display menu or link, but not required to participate. To-Go options for this night will available if you Email a special. To participate and to be included on all Community Awards marketing please email jaclyn@glenellynchamber.com Due Date: 3/24
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Register for the 1st Mac N’ Cheese Cook Off
Sunday, April 18 – Sunday, April 25
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How to participate: Complete online form by April 6, including dish name and description. Your choice to offer a family size or a kids option
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Voting: Will be available online. The winner announced the following week.
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Promotion: Attached is the logo.
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Website: glenellynchamber.com/macncheesecookoff
- Due Date: 4/6
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Meet the newest business and join us at the Westside Children's Therapy Ribbon Cutting
Westside Children’s Therapy is a family-owned ABA and pediatric therapy provider in Illinois. Throughout the pandemic, Westside found ways to bring jobs to Glen Ellyn and give children the services they need in such a trying time. Now, we are celebrating some of those achievements with the community!
Friday, April 30
910 Roosevelt Rd
In the Baker Hill Complex
Noon Ribbon Cutting
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Glen Ellyn French Market is in the process of organizing vendors for the summer. Does your business want to get involved?
The Glen Ellyn French Market is coming this summer 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).
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Sign Up to Golf and for your business to be a Hole Sponsor at the Annual Glen Ellyn Community Golf Outing for golf, fun and friends with plenty of games and prizes.
Your package will include a scramble format 18 Hole Golf Tournament with cart, box lunch, beer on the course, dinner ticket, a silent auction, drink ticket and prizes. Play games on the course such as a timed Foursome Relay, Straightest to the Line, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Village Cup, Putting for Pints, and Hole in One contests.
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Sponsorship Opportunities:
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Event Sponsors - $500 Banner displayed, company name on all print promotional materials, e-blasts & website, recognition in golf outing program, & presentation to the winning foursome!
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Box Lunch Sponsors - $300 Logo displayed at registration table, company name on all box lunches, golf e-blasts & website, recognition in golf outing program.
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Beverage Sponsors - $250 Sign displayed on beverage cart and bars, company name on all printed ads & e-blasts, recognition in golf outing program.
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Music Sponsors - $200 Banner displayed near live music, company verbally announced, golf e-blasts & website, recognition in golf outing program.
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“Fun” Sponsors - $200 Host a table at a hole! Representatives to be present at event on a tee, sign displayed, hole recognition and in golf outing program.
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Hole Sponsors - $150 Company sign displayed at hole, recognition in golf outing program.
Donation Opportunities:
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Silent Auction & Raffle Prize Donations Company name will be recognized on program and verbally thanked at the event. Deadline 5/10/21
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Goodie Bags Promote your business by including your item in our “goodie bag” (approx. 100). Deadline 5/10/21
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Register your Employees for a Virtual IL State Required Anti-Sexual Harassment Training presented by The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C.
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.
Sign up for the pre-recorded 20-minute presentation that you can use to provide the training to your employees. 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.
*This program is NOT for restaurants or bars. We will soon email you when a presentation will be available for those serving alcohol.
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Richard J. Lofgren, Esq.
The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C.
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What does the 2021 economy look like?
MULTI-CHAMBER ECONOMIC OUTLOOK PRESENTATION
Featured Anna Paulson, Executive Vice President and Director of Research Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, business leaders and government officials attended the virtual Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Presentation which was presented from twenty-nine Chambers of Commerce. Ms. Paulson’s presentation discussed how the pandemic has impacted the economy and provided data and insights for our future economic climate.
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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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Local County & Village News
- DuPage County Health Department: Provides details about vaccination clinic process
- Early Voting for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election is underway in DuPage County
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DuPage County Health Department Provides Details About Vaccination Clinic Process
The DuPage County Health Department has prepared a video to help residents better prepare and understand the process at DuPage County Health Department Covid-19 Community Vaccination Clinic. Visit the DuPage County Health Department’s website to view the video and to learn more about the vaccination process including scheduling a vaccination appointment, what to bring to your vaccination appointment, and what you should know about your appointment.
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Early voting for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election is underway in DuPage County. Residents should note that the Civic Center is not an early voting location this year. Early voting locations and dates are as follows:
Currently Open
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February 25 - April 5, 2021: DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester Road, Building 5, Wheaton). For information and hours, visit here.
Opening Monday, March 22
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March 22 - April 3, 2021: Designated Temporary Early Voting Locations. A full listing of Temporary Early Voting locations can be found here. (Glen Ellyn location - College of DuPage, Institutional Resource Center, 425 Fawell Boulevard)
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March 22 - April 5, 2021: Designated Permanent Early Voting Locations. A full listing of Permanent Early Voting locations can be found here.
Election Day
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April 6, 2021: Voter's designated polling place on Election Day. To find your polling location, visit the voter services website.
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More Chamber Member Marketing... |
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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, March 25
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, March 26
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 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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