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We hope you had an enjoyable summer and were able to take some time
off to get a fresh perspective on the future. If our member appreciation
picnic is any indication you are ready for an exciting fall. The Lisle
Chamber has had a very strong first half of the year. Our events have
been well attended, membership is up and we look forward to some in-
formative programs that will help you in your business or organization.
Thank you for the support you have shown as we gradually recover
from some tough economic times.
We welcomed several new members with ribbon-cuttings during August and our mem-
bership drive offering overnight stays to new members has been very popular. Through
the middle of this month the Hyatt Lisle is extending a free overnight with breakfast to
new members. We have the greatest hotels which provide a tremendous economic bene-
fit to our community.
Unfortunately we lost a great friend during August in Keith Tice of Envirmark Inc.
Keith was truly the lifeblood of our Government Affairs Committee. He had quietly
been battling cancer for over a year and never complained about his situation. Everyone
liked Keith. He was one of the finest people you would ever meet. His intelligence and
insight into politics was truly remarkable. He will definitely be missed. We invite you
to join the Government Affairs Committee to help keep track of issues that affect us lo-
cally, regionally, statewide and nationally. Please contact us if you wish to attend the
next meeting, Thursday 9/6/12 at 8am at the Chamber office.
Women in Business has a great program scheduled in their brown bag series next week.
It concerns negotiating against larger companies. The Business Ledger has a legislative
breakfast on Wed. 9/12/12 at Cantigny. Our September luncheon will be a barn-burner
with a presentation on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Illinois De-
partment of Insurance is implementing this new law and you won’t want to miss the dis-
cussion. The Not-for-Profit Network has a breakfast panel on partnerships between Prof-
its and Not-for-Profits at the end of the month. I believe there are many great opportuni-
ties to learn how to conduct your business/organization in a more productive way.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
President’s Corner—Tom Althoff
T H E M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E L I S L E A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E September 2012
C H A M B E R V I S I O N “Keeping You Connected”
Calendar of Events
WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB)
David vs. Goliath: Successfully Negotiating
Against the Big Guys (Girls)
Brent Hamachek
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lisle Park District
1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532
$5.00 members; $10.00 non-members
NEWSMAKERS’ FORUM
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:00 am—9:30 am
The Le Jardin Room at Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road Wheaton, IL 60189
$45 with VIP promotion
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
“The Affordable Care Act”
Frank Kisner, Deputy Director of Consumer Edu-
cation, Illinois Department of Insurance
Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hyatt Lisle at Corporetum 1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle, IL 60532 $25.00 members; $35.00 non-members
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
“EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS: For Profits and
Not for Profits in Collaboration”
Debra Marton, Comcast
Amy VanPolen, Bridge Communities
Ginny Kronsted, Your Cause Marketing Edge
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Lisle Park District
1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532
$10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AlphaGraphics Lisle/Naperville
1997 Ohio Street, Unit B, Lisle, IL 60532
RIBBON CUTTING
Thursday, September 27, 2012
5:00 pm
Norbert Pools & Spa
430 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
__________________ Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
630-964-0052 630-964-2726
www.lislechamber.com — [email protected]
The mission of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate business relationships and
opportunities, to advocate on behalf of our members to governmental bodies and the general public, to
promote the best interests of our membership in a fiscally sound and professional manner, and to
promote ethical business practices and contribute to the betterment of the community.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. For
me, Labor Day has always been that last chance to catch my
breath before the close of the year. Everyone is making that final
push to meet their personal and business goals, so it is nice to
have a little respite to reflect and recharge prior to that hard push
to finish the year strong.
The Chamber has much to look forward to in the coming months. In years
past we have typically had a rather uneventful fall program, and we are
changing that this year. More details will be coming in the near future, but
I’m pleased to report that this October we are adding a casual 9-hole golf out-
ing at Springbrook Golf Course and on November 18th we are putting on a 5K
Turkey Trot Tune Up run! All you runners out there will have a nice warm up
for any of the several Thanksgiving weekend runs!
Chairman’s Message—Chris Ashe
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C H A M B E R V I S I O N
2012 Chamber
Board of Directors
Chris Ashe, Chairman, Brian Ashe & Associates, Ltd.
Dan Garvy, Past Chairman, Lisle Park District
Paula Gleason, Chair Elect, Bensidoun, USA
Kitty Murphy, Vice-Chair The Nook, Inc.,
Sonny Smith, Treasurer, College of DuPage
Richard Brink, Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Lisa Fitterer, Navistar, Inc.
Bill Kuglich, Molex
Julie LaFond, Lisle Community Character Alliance
Bob Lampkin, Emergent Meridan Financial Services
Tom Reif, Hallberg Commercial & Benefits
Insurance
Jennifer Schinke, BankFinancial
Diane Merna,
Adler Associates
Joe Straka, PACT, Inc.
Mayor Joseph Broda,
ex officio, Village of Lisle
Jim Harkness, General Counsel, Momkus McCluskey,
LLC., ex officio
Chamber Staff
Tom Althoff,
President & CEO
Jill Eidukas,
Office & Events Manager
Amy Vidovic,
Office Assistant
Keith Tice, Envirmark, Inc. passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012. He
was a warm wonderful person who led our Government Af-
fairs Committee with intelligence and decorum. He was
praised for his knowledge of the issues and communicated
with the Chamber effectively and
with a great knowledge and grasp
of policies affecting our Chamber
members. He particularly distin-
guished himself as moderator of our candidate
forums in recent years. He was praised by all for
his professionalism and objective approach. He
will be sorely missed.
Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16th from 12-5 PM
Experience the roots and early history of Lisle at the Museums at Lisle Station Park! Depot Days
features food, entertainment, family fun and more! Enjoy blacksmithing demonstrations, grind corn,
sample some old-fashioned homemade apple pie and see for yourself what life was like almost 100
years ago. All ages welcome!
Admission is FREE and this event is designed for the whole family!
Visit the website for more information http://lisleparkdistrict.org/depotdays.htm
September 2012 Page 3
Gold Members
ARDS Services,Inc.
Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington
Business Office Interiors
Carpenters Local 1889
Four Lakes Recreation
Integrated Marketing Communications
Jewel/Osco
Lisle Savings Bank
Mullen's Bar & Grill
Navistar, Inc.
Neighbors of Lisle
North Central College
Original Home Improvement, Inc
Papa John's Pizza
Rosehill Montessori School
Schulz-Brundage Insurance
Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc.
Unilever Food Solutions
West Suburban Community Pantry
WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio
Silver Members
AthletiCo
Bulls/Sox Training Academy
CA CitiBank Chicago Tribune Country Insurance-Van Ham/Tan Agency Daily Herald/Paddock Publications Exterior Designers, Inc. FastSigns Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions Harris N.A. - Lisle Health Source of Lisle Isoprime Corporation Janis Connelly Interiors Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer Lee Ernst, ReMax Action Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union Local 2986 McCain Foods USA, Inc. Momkus McCluskey, LLC Moon Jump OakBrook Investments Optometry & Eyewear Gallery Padgett Business Services Performance Processing Pulse Financial Services, LLC P. Martin Jewelers Rapid Funding Corporation Robert Kelly Studio Senryo Technologies Weldon Hardware Wheatstack.. A Midwestern Eatery & Tap
“Thank You” to our Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic Sponsors
Anderson Wealth Advisors, LLC
Culvers
Hyatt
WFH, Enterprises Inc.
Rapid Funding
Armour Eckrich
Fruit Flowers
Julie LaFond, Lisle Community Character Counts
Judy Torres, Shaklee
Crème Cakeshop & Bakery
Jewel
Fall Classic
Golf Outing—9 Hole
Friday, October 5, 2012
Springbrook Golf Course
2220 83rd Street
Naperville, IL 60564
Lunch 12:00 p.m.—Tee Times Start at
1:00 pm
1 Golfer—$45.00
Hole Sponsorships Available - $150.00
NEWSMAKERS’ FORUM
Wednesday, September 12,
2012
Discussion Topics: Illinois Budget &
Economy, State Business Environment,
Corp. Taxation & Regulation, Labor
Issues
The Le Jardin Room at Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
$45 with VIP promotion
Please RSVP at dhbusinessledger.com by Sept. 6th
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C H A M B E R V I S I O N
The August BAH was hosted by Rosehill Montessori School in Lisle.
Chamber members attended and took a tour of the school which is just a
few blocks from the train station, just off Main Street. This school is a
home away from home atmosphere for preschool/kindergarten age children
providing 3-6 year-olds a quality education within the framework of Mon-
tessori teaching method.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (BAH)
Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber presents Betty Chan with a certificate of
appreciation for hosting BAH.
Crème Cakeshop & Bakery Ribbon Cutting
Crème Cakeshop & Bakery Ribbon Cutting Mayor Broda, Village of Lisle, Stan and Monika Blacha, Crème
Cakeshop & Bakery, Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber
Jeff Klein, LD Circuit Maureen Wood, Brightstar Healthcare, Mark Acquaviva,
Performance Processing, Julie LaFond, Lisle Character Counts,
and Judy Torres, Shaklee
Ambassador SPOTLIGHT— Pat Coughlin
Shortly after being a member of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce in Jan-
uary 2012, Pat Coughlin joined the Ambassador Committee. She enjoys sup-
porting new and established chamber members. Being an Ambassador is an
exciting and impressive opportunity to be around others who are pursuing
their professional goals and dreams.
Pat resides in Lisle with her son, three step daughters, and a multitude of animals. They
have two dogs, a chameleon, chinchilla, frogs, and many fish.
Pat is a realtor at Re/Max Action in Lisle where she assists clients in the process of buying or selling a
home. She focuses on customer service and provides a steady guide through this complex market. Pat has
been in this field since 2006 and has found that being a strong advocate for her clients offers clarity. She
leaves us with this bit of wisdom, “There are so many different scenarios for each transaction – it’s so im-
portant to keep a foundation of what is best for my client and their goals.”
September 2012 Page 5
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C H A M B E R V I S I O N
Where can you get terrific, totally FREE! products and services? In Lisle, of course!
To date, people have redeemed twenty-one FREE! offers from popular Lisle businesses.
Offers included FREE! hotel nights at the Hilton and Hyatt; meals at the Wyndham, Evviva, Yerba-
buena and John Dough’s Bakery; flowers from Flowers of Lisle, jewelry from Crème de la Crème,
dog grooming from Hand N Paw and more. Not only are the offers FREE! it’s fun to participate!
"Follow" the Village of Lisle on www.facebook.com/villageoflisle, where a new FREE! offer is post-
ed each week. To redeem, simply print out the offer and bring it to the business or show the busi-
ness the offer on your mobile electronic device.
Upcoming offers include free meals, automotive offers, salon services, pet products, dance classes and
more. There is something for everyone, so join in on the fun!
If you are a Lisle business seeking to attract customers into your store, this program can help! To learn
more, contact Cathy Schuster at [email protected] or 630-271-4148.
Lucano’s Pizza & Catering Ribbon Cutting
Lucano’s Ribbon Cutting Alex Dreznes, Lucano’s Pizza receives a Lisle Chamber “Buck for Luck”
OPEN HOUSE INVITATION
Dr. Raymond Ruginis has been in practice for over 30
years, here in Lisle. On Friday, September 21st you are
invited to a celebration of 30 years of service to the
Lisle Community. The OPEN HOUSE will include
food, refreshments, raffle for a 40-inch, flat screen TV
and other prizes. Complimentary chair massages on
site, and all attendees will receive a certificate for a 30
minute massage (for a future visit). Dr. Ruginis will
also be doing complimentary consultations and exams.
The location is at HEALTHSOURCE, 1025 Ogden
Ave. Hours are from 1:00 till 6:00pm.
September 2012 Page 7
Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5k
Sunday, November 18, 2012
9:00 am
Lisle Community Park,
1825 Short Street, Lisle IL 60532
Platinum Sponsor
Molex
Sponsorships Available
Sweatshirts for the first
300 registrants
$35.00 Pre-Registration
$40.00 Race Day
Pop-A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn is an old fashion popcorn business with a unique twist on doing business. Pop-A-Harrys Gour-
met Popcorn offers their customers the best for less. By reducing operating cost, and bringing it to the customers’ community.
Pop-A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn operates out of a custom designed popcorn bus and uses only the highest quality ingredients in
their products. Pop-A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn can do this because its overhead is less than many big name popcorn shops. Pop-
A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn has no high price rental property, less employees, and by going green, using refillable buckets. Pop-
A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn offers its customers the ability to receive refills at a reduced price from local businesses in their
community. Pop-A-Harrys Gourmet Popcorn also offers bulk Cheddar Cheese, Caramel Corn, and Chicago Blend popcorn
(“Less the Tin”, passing the savings on to the consumer) in poly-bags package in an 8x8x20 inch box, ready for shipping. This is
a great gift for students, military members, out of town friends and family. Call (630) 5 10 15 20 for more information or visit
our website at www.Pop-A-Harrts.com
Celebrate Chamber of Commerce Week
starting September 9th, by attending one of our
September events.
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C H A M B E R V I S I O N
Hand—N—Paw Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Broda, Village of Lisle, Beth Hand, Hand-N-
Paw, Tom Althoff, Lisle Chamber Hand-N-Paw Ribbon Cutting
Chamber Member Anniversaries in 2012
Thank You for Your Support!
20 Years (Members since 1992) Alphagraphics Printshops of the Future Craig's Auto Service Center David W. Rosenberg,P.C. Attorney at Law Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting Main St. Hair Co. P. Martin Jewelers, Inc. Pave Man, Inc.
10 Years (Members since 2002) David A. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. Envirmark, Inc Past Presence Custom Framing Sharing Connections Furniture Bank Three Fires Council - Boy Scouts of America Villages on Maple West Suburban Humane Society Wine Expressions, LLC.
5 Years (Members since 2007) 101 North Partnership Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC AthletiCo BankFinancial Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington Borsche Digital, LLC Culver's of Downers Grove/Lisle Elan Photography, Inc. Integrated Marketing Communications James Harold Beutjer Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Judy Torres, Independent Shaklee Distributor KinderCare Learning Center Literacy Volunteers of DuPage LPL Financial Services The Nook Verizon Wireless (Lisle)
September 2012 Page 9
Multi-Chamber Luncheon: Speed Networking at the Doubletree Hotel in Downers
Grove
“It’s not raining “Tom Alfhoff, Lisle Chamber tells members from
Goldstar Security Services.
Diane Homolka, LCVB, Sharon and Bill Weldon, Weldon Hardware, Katie Palombit,
LCVB, at Chamber Membership Picnic
Julie LaFond, Lisle Character Counts and Paula Gleason, Bensidoun, USA at
membership picnic.
Dominic Scalzetti, Goldstar Security Services, Darla O’Toole, Liz O’Toole, WFH
Enterprises
Member Appreciation Picnic
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C H A M B E R V I S I O N
New Members
Goldstar Security Services, Inc. Kevin Groce
1042 Maple Avenue, Suite 102 Lisle, IL 60532
Crème Cakeshop & Bakery
Monika Blacha 6470 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Paul's Shoe Service Mary Herwaldt
4710-1 Main Street Lisle, IL 60532
Norbert Pools & Spa
Greg Adams 430 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
Paychex Tyler Baker
1000 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 200 Lisle, IL 60532
Doctors’ Center for Integrative Medicine
Dr. Karen Rejano 1045 Burlington Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
630-964-0052 630-964-2726
www.lislechamber.com
Renewals
Adler Associates
Cleaner Living
Services, Inc.
David A. Kunkel
& Associates, Inc.
Empire Beauty
School
Eprogen
Frank Electric Co.
Greener
Engineering, Inc.
Harris N.S. – Lisle
Mullen’s Bar &
Grill
Navisis Financial
Powers Construc-
tion Group, Inc.
Re/Max of Naper-
ville
Sharing Connec-
tion Furniture
Bank
The Children’s Academy