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Dear Glen Ellyn,
Happy Women's History Month! If your business has any upcoming events celebrating Women's History Month, please send your details our way for further promotion of your events!
What a wild February and start to March weather we've had! No matter what the weather is, there are still plenty of things going on in Glen Ellyn!
We are so excited that our Community Awards is less than a week away! Come out to celebrate our local community leaders today. Act fast as the deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, March 7th! See below for upcoming Chamber events:
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Community Awards, Tuesday, March 12 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets. Click Here for more information. Purchase tickets by Thursday, March 7!
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Free Community Shred Event, Saturday, May 4 at the Duane/Lorraine Commuter Lot. More information can be found if you Click Here.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber Golf Outing, Monday, May 6 at Village Links. Click Here for more information.
Thank you and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at
630-469-0907.
Sincerely,
Claudia Thornton
Executive Director
Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
www.glenellynchamber.com
Chamber Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday - Closed
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Come join us in celebrating all things Glen Ellyn at the 60th Glen Ellyn Community Awards celebration as we honor all the amazing individuals who serve our village, listen to live music and enjoy a three-course dinner. Reserve a seat or a whole table, the entire community is welcomed and encouraged to attend!
Nominees have been selected! Check our website to see all the nominees! Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, March 7.
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SportSwap
Glen Ellyn Park District
| Gear up for the new season at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Sportswap with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Refresh your athletic gear by finding 'new-to-you' equipment at this community swap event. We will be accepting gently used sports equipment the week prior. Admission is free, and no registration is required. Visit gepark.org/calendar. | |
Sunday, March 10, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
800 St. Charles Rd
Glen Ellyn
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Glenbard Parent Series
Glenbard District 87
| In AWKWARD, Ty Tashiro explains the psychological roots of social awkwardness, and he shows why the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success. | |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00 pm
on Zoom (see link above)
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March Madness Restaurant Brackets
Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance
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It's that time of year to follow your team in our March Madness Restaurant Brackets.
Downtown Restaurants and beverage houses will be paired up with college teams after the first round and we will highlight their signature drink through the final four.
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Tuesday, March 19 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Downtown Glen Ellyn
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The Remarkable Women who Helped Build Chicago
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
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The stars on the Chicago flag represent four major events that changed Chicago forever (Ft. Dearborn Massacre, Chicago Fire, World’s Columbian Exposition, and Century of Progress World’s Fair.) This presentation examines how women responded to these events, and in the process built the city we know today. The talk includes women who risked their lives in the Underground Railroad, built hospitals and schools, contributed to the arts, created the
progressive women’s club movement and more.
$5 adults, $3 Members and students.
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 pm
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
800 N Main St
Glen Ellyn
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Literary Event
Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center
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Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) welcomes
acclaimed author Mary Beth Keane to its annual Literary Event Fundraiser, held on Thursday, April 18 at Glen Oak Country Club. Proceeds will support GECRC’s efforts to empower more than 300
under-resourced children living in the greater Glen Ellyn community to realize their full potential through
after-school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
6:30 pm
Glen Oak Country Club
21W451 Hill Ave
Glen Ellyn
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Gardening at Home
Glen Ellyn Public Library
| Pot an indoor plant and learn how to grow and prepare plants and landscapes for spring. Facilitated by The Conservation Foundation. | |
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
Glen Ellyn
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Annual Meeting and Champions Dinner
B.R. Ryall YMCA
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Monday, May 20, 2024
5:30 pm
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53
Glen Ellyn
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March 2024 Referendum
Glenbard Township High School District 87
| Glenbard High School District 87 is asking voters to approve a bond issue in the March 2024 election to secure necessary funding to address significant facility needs. Learn more about Glenbard District 87's new 10-year facility master plan and referendum details. | | |
Local State, County, and Village News | | |
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The DuPage County Recorder's Office is excited to offer local businesses and our veterans a service known as the Honor Rewards Program. Veterans can sign up in our office or online to receive an Honor Rewards lD Card. This card qualifies them to receive discounts and incentives at participating businesses throughout our community. By joining the growing list of Honor Rewards Businesses, you will have an opportunity to show your thanks and appreciation to our veterans. It is easy to join and what your business offers is up to you. Percentage off discount, specific dollar amount or some other incentive. You decide. Once you sign up, your business name will be listed on the DuPage County Recorders website - Honor Rewards Program page. Also, businesses are mentioned in email blasts to our current Honor Rewards members. To help you promote your business as an Honor Rewards Business member, we will provide you with promotional materials such as door stickers and flyers. To become a business member, kindly fill out form below and mail it to the listed address or you can apply online. Click on the link below! | |
Please click on the websites below for the latest up to date information | |
Glen Ellyn Job Board
The Glen Ellyn area is seeking employees for part-time and full-time positions. This is your chance to connect with businesses and discuss your job opportunities.
The Chamber is excited to unite perspective employees to local businesses. Seeing so many local businesses hurt by the employment shortage, we are our continuing our efforts to support our members with our Glen Ellyn Job Board.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Members
Thank you to our Members. Because of your paid membership, the Chamber is able to continue to connect business with the greater Glen Ellyn 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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