Presidents CornerTom 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 March 2014

Calendar of Events

Spring Sprint 5K/10K Sunday, March 9, 2014

9:00 a.m. Lisle Community Park 1800 Short Street, Lisle

Pre-registration: 5K $35; 10K $40

Women in Business Susan Mitchell, MD

(Obstetrics and Gynecology) DuPage Medical Group Tuesday, March 11, 2014

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Lisle Park District

1925 Ohio Street, Lisle Brown Bag Lunch

$5.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members

Business After Hours Rotary Club of Lisle

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. WHEATSTACKA

Midwestern Eatery and Tap 5900 S Route 53, Lisle

General Membership Luncheon

Multi-Chamber (20 Chambers) The Malnati Effect

Building a Culture Where People Love Coming to Work Everyday Thursday, March 20, 2014

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

Sheraton Lisle 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle

$35 Members; $50 Non-Members, Limited seating reserve early

Tabletop sponsors waiting list only

Multi-Chamber Strategic Board Development & Orientation Breakfast

Joe Skvara, JS Consulting and David Schreier, David Schreier Assoc.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

WHEATSTACK A Midwestern

Eatery & Tap 5900 S Route 53, Lisle

$20 Members; $25 Non-Members; $150 Sponsor

Business After Hours Wednesday, March 26, 2014

5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Avant at the Arboretum Luxury

Apartments 450 Warrenville Road, Lisle

Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 27, 2014

5:00 p.m. Cadence Health

1019 School Street, Lisle

I promise not to mention the weather in this article, whoops I just did. But wow do we have a lot happening this month. There will be multiple opportunities for you to learn and grow and prosper. The social interactions in various locations will be nu-merous. Virtually every Wednesday of the month there is a reception, Business Af-ter Hours, or celebration. It begins with an Open House at UTI (Universal Technical Institute) on March 5th. This state of the art school for automotive, truck, and diesel repair just opened in November of last year. The brand new campus building is a real enhancement to the Lisle area. Some 1500 students are enrolled at any one

time. As the leading educational program of its type UTI trains many people to work in local car dealerships or receive additional training if they are already working. We are proud to have them here and wish President, Julie Mueller much success as they settle into their new home. The fol-lowing Wed. March 12th is the Rotary Club of Lisle Luck of the Irish Raffle. This popular Busi-ness After Hours takes place at Wheatstack beginning at 5pm. There will be many chances to win

so please support the Rotary by buying a ticket. The top prize is $2014.

On Wednesday March 19th, Dr. Todd Martin DDS will have an open house beginning at 6pm. Great food and beverages will be served so don't miss it. The following Wednesday March 26th, Avant at the Arboretum Luxury Apartments is holding a Business After Hours. We were there for their ribbon cutting and the hospitality was overwhelming. You will want to check out this up-

scale new center for living.

On Sunday March 9th, the Lisle Chamber Spring Sprint takes place at Lisle Community Park at 9am. This very popular event is celebrating its 15th year of existence. It is the longest running road race in Lisle and provides an attractive designer souvenir tec shirt to the participants as well as items from our sponsors and food at the finish. Who knows you might win a medal and gift card for Dick Pond Athletics. We give a special thank you to Lisle Savings Bank and Jim Renn which has been a Presenting Sponsor from the beginning and DuPage Medical and Molex which are perenni-al supporters. Athletico is present along with Alliance Health and Wellness for stretching and

massages. So come participate and enjoy the camaraderie of the running community.

The Sheraton Lisle is the location of our annual 20 chamber Multi-Chamber luncheon on March 20th. This is also the first day of spring so the gathering of over 600 people will be especially sig-nificant. A mini expo with over 40 vendors will provide great exposure for vendors and participants alike. We are very excited to present our featured speaker Jeanne Malnati of the Malnati Pizza fam-

ily for a thought provoking address.

Finally on March 26th we will offer a seminar on Board of Director Development Part II at 7:30am

at Wheatstack. Part I received huge praise by the participants. You can still come to the second

session even if you didn't attend the first one in January. So check your calendars and come out to

one or all of these events. You will not be disappointed.

Mission Statement

To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community

CHAMBERVISION Capitalize on the Momentum

Chair MessageKitty Murphy

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CHAMBERVISION

2014 Board of Directors

Kitty Murphy, Chair

The Nook, Inc.

Paula Gleason, Past Chair, Bensidoun, USA

Sonny Smith, Treasurer, College of DuPage

Tom Reif, Chair Elect Hallberg Commercial &

Benefits Insurance

Christopher Pellico, Vice Chair, Navistar, Inc.

Chris Ashe, Brian Ashe & Associates

Jim Harkness, General Counsel, Momkus

McCluskey, LLC., ex officio

Mark Acquaviva Performance Merchant

Processing, LLC

Elizabeth Boone, Moser College, Benedictine

University

Richard Brink, Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Mike Toohey Lisle Park District

Bill Kuglich, Molex, Inc.

Julie LaFond, St Joan of Arc

Susan Ross, The Morton Arboretum

Diane Merna, Adler Associate

Mayor Joseph Broda, ex officio, Village of Lisle

Chamber Staff

Tom Althoff President & CEO

Jill Eidukas Office & Events Manager

Jen Sumner Office Assistant

Theres still snow on the ground, and the relentless polar

vortex needs to take a break already! Ive seen a couple of

robins, though, and the cardinals colors are more vibrant than

ever! These are signs of spring, right? Well, regardless of the

weather, your local Chamber of Commerce hasnt been

hibernating at all! Take a look at our February calendar and

you will see it was jam-packed with networking and business

growth activities. Our annual gala dinner dance was an

exceptional Luau in Lisle, and by far the hottest ticket in town! This

committee is already planning for next years bash and its going to blow

everyone away! Mark your calendars now for next year February 13, 2015. I

promise, you dont want to let anything stop you from attending this one!

The second half of our Chamber Board Development Workshop is also going to be

held later this month. The first half was very worthwhile, and our board members

are already working on profiles, skills and responsibilities. We are also

incorporating some strategic planning into every monthly meeting. Lisle Area

Chamber of Commerce has an incredibly talented and diverse Board of Directors,

and I am honored to be working alongside each one of them. The information we

glean from this Board Development workshop will only help to increase our

effectiveness and synergy as a team. 2014 is going to be a year for some good

momentum and direction.

Soon, we will have not one, but two marketing plans to implement, thanks to the

Benedictine Universitys MBA class. This is a fabulous opportunity for the

Chamber! I took advantage of this offer for my business last Fall and was blown

away at the materials and marketing ideas this class of professionals put

together. Looking forward to what they create for Lisle Area Chamber of

Commerce. We will attend their presentation this Wednesday, March 5th. Be

watching for some very creative and effective improvements in this organization!

Lots of great things are happening in this Chamber! If you know of a business that

will benefit from all the opportunities this Chamber provides for networking,

business growth and valuable business contacts, dont wait any longer to invite

them!

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March 2014

Gold Members

Advanced Lisle Dental

ARDS Services, Inc.

Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington

The BOMC

Coffee News

Crosstown Pub and Grill

Design & Promote

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc.

DuPage Medical Group

Filipiak Marketing Communica-

tions

K. Hovnanian Homes

Lisle Savings Bank

Midas Auto Service Experts

Mullens Bar & Grill

Navistar, Inc.

Neighbors of Lisle

North Central College

Schulz-Brundage Insurance

Shaun Pollitt Design

Unilever Food Solutions

West Suburban Community

Pantry

WDCB, 90.9 Public Radio

ZLan Partners

Silver Members

AthletiCo

Avant at the Arboretum

Bull/Sox Training Academy

CA Technologies

Cadence Health

Choice Rx Solutions

Country Financial-Van Ham/Tan/

Mulyk Agency

Exterior Designers, Inc.

FastSigns

Floral Events

Goldstar Security Services, Inc.

Hallberg Commercial and Benefit So-

lutions

Harris N.A. Lisle

Health Source of Lisle

Holistic Health Care Centers, LLC

Humidor

Integrity Designs, LLC

Integrity Motors

Isoprime Corporation

Janice Connolly Interiors

Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer

MedAscend

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Momkus McCluskey, LLC

Newport Promotions of DuPage Inc.

OakBrook Investments, LLC

Optometry & Eyewear Gallery

P. Martin Jewelers

Performance Merchant Services, LLC

Rapid Funding Corp.

RE/MAX ActionLee Ernst

Robert Kelly Studio

Runners 4 Wellness

Service Master Today

Sheraton Lisle

Todd Martin, DDS PC

U-Stor-It Managers LLC

Villages on Maple

Walsh Financial

Wheatstack... A Midwestern Eatery &

Tap

Lislepalooza and Business After Hours

Benedictine University College of Business

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CHAMBERVISION

Thursday, February 20 was an all day event that kicked off

with Lislepalooza and concluded with Business After Hours.

The Lislepalooza portion of the day was a career showcase in-

tended to promote career and business opportunities for stu-

dents, alumni, community members and local businesses. In

addition to the career fair, participants had the opportunity to

attend different presentations.

Following the morning activities was a luncheon for Chamber

Members. Dr. William Carroll, President, Dr.Sandra Gill,

Dean and Mayor Joseph Broda spoke about Benedictine, how far it has come over the years, and

what the future holds. Much attention was focused on plans for a new College of Business build-

ing, which will be located in the middle of the campus.

The day came to a close with Business After Hours hosted by Benedictines College of Business.

Women in Business, Susan Mitchell, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

DuPage Medical Group

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Lisle Park District 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle

Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch $5.00 Members;$10.00 Non-Members

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March 2014

Ambassador SpotlightLiz OToole

Business After HoursHealth Source of Lisle

Despite the cold weather many chamber members attended the

February Business After Hours at Health Source of Lisle at

1025 Ogden Avenue. Dr. Raymond Ruginis who has been in

practice over 20 years opened his chiropractic office to tours

for attendees. Chiropractic care is all about the whole body

wellness. Not only back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica

and other health concerns, but prevention, wellness and

nutrition are all are part of this chiropractic practice.

As President/Owner of WFH Enterprises, Inc., Liz oversees day to day operations by

working with clients from start to finish. She is proud to be part of a family owned and

operated business that has provided quality, name brand Commercial and Residential

flooring products for over 25 years. She has been in this field for 19 years and feels

that the key to WFHs success is their continued pursuit of education and certification.

Liz resides in Downers Grove with her husband of 25 years, Jim. They have two daughters, Nicole

(21) and Bridget (18) who both attend college in Indiana, and they also have a dog named Chessie.

Liz is an avid tennis player and plays on two competitive USTA teams. In her free time she enjoys

music, concerts, sports and theater. She also enjoys visiting relatives in Colorado where they hike

waterfalls, go whitewater rafting, skiing, and zip lining. She enjoys philanthropic work and currently

serves on two not-for-profit organizations, Chicago Floorcovering Association and the District 58

Education Foundation. She is a classic rock girl, and she loves the Blackhawks!

A Lisle Area Chamber Member since 2009, Liz became an Ambassador in September 2013. She

serves as the Chair for the Lisle Executive Networking Group (LENG) and is a member of the Golf

Committee. She enjoys her time as a Chamber Ambassador because of the business and personal re-

lationships that she has established. Being an Ambassador has given her the opportunity to spend

more time with her peers and get to know them personally and professionally. She feels the best way

to promote a business is to know the business and the people who run it. She feels more confident

referring Chamber members who are involved and looking to grow their business, give back to their

community, and promote the Chamber.

Liz shares a favorite quote from George Strait, Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the mo-

ments that take your breath away.

Dr. Raymond Ruginis, Health Source of Lisle

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March 2014

2014 D2014 D INNERINNER DD ANCEANCE LL UAUUAU ININ LL ISLEISLE

The 2014 Annual Dinner Dance Luau in Lisle took place on Friday, February 7th at the Hilton Lisle/

Naperville. The event featured a Hawaiian Dance Troupe Halau Hula O Puanani, Silent Auction, and

the Dancing With the Chamber Stars competition. This years competitors included Jeanne Brommer, B.

Gunther and James Dutton, Naperville Arthur Murray, Kay Carroll, Navistar, Inc. and Igor Afonkin, My

DanceHub, Shannon Halikias, Lisle Library District and Luis Santillan, Luis Arturo Dance Academy,

George Goyette, Newport Promotions of DuPage, Inc,. and Jaana Lillemagi, My Dance Hub, Ron Jurek,

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Joanne (Asha) Sadowy, Luis Arturo Dance Academy, Miguel

Ascencio, Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine and Shynell Owen, Freelance Instructor/Choreographer. Con-

gratulations to this years winners, George Goyette, Newport Promotions of DuPage, Inc., and Jaana Lil-

lemagi, My Dance Hub. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Navistar, Inc., Gold sponsors, Arbor

Printing & Graphics, Inc., Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc., and Minelab Americas, Inc., Silver sponsors,

Cadence Health, Robert Kelly Studio, and Village of Lisle. Thank you to B. Gunther for donating

awards, Fast Signs for the banner, and Floral Events for the table centerpieces. In addition, we would

like to thank our auction donors, volunteers, attendees and the Hilton Lisle/Naperville for your generous

contributions which ultimately made this night a success. Finally, thank you to everyone that came out to

enjoy the evening with us, we hope you had a great time and hope to see you all next year!

Ted, Erica, Katrina Nunez, Olivia Antonino, John Dickinson, Joe

Baker, Steven Fisher, Emily Newberg

Liz Boone, Moser College, Doug Delaleurs, Mary Delaleurs, GC

Realty

Hawaiian Dance Troupe, Halau Hula O Puanani Justin Pease, Avant at the Arboretum and Kettisha Stamp, UTI

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March 2014

James Russell, Randy Russell, Mellisa Stratman, Bryan Stratman

Sonny Smith, College of DuPage, Bridget Johnson,

Tom Freeman, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District

Robin Friday, Katie Palombit, and Diane Homolka

Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau

Nadine Filipiak, Filipiak Marketing

and Fred Filipiak

Mike Mueller, and Julie Mueller, UTI

Connie Walsh-Beard, Walsh Financial and Shane

Beard, FastSigns

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March 2014

Dr. William Carroll speaking at Lislepalooza Luncheon

Networking at Multi-Chamber Economic Forecast

Joe Borsche, Borsche Digital, LLC, Dr. Raymond Ruginis, Health Source

of Lisle, and Mayor Joe Broda at Business After Hours

Dawn Smith, Adriane Ruiz, and Mahira Musani of Benedictine

University at Lislepalooza

Ed Kelly, Runners 4 Wellness at Multi-Chamber Economic Forecast

RACE LOCATION: Lisle Community Park1800 Short Street, Lisle

To register, contact the Lisle Area Chamber or visit www.active.com

A portion of the proceeds from this event help support the Lisle Area Chamber Scholarship program

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CHAMBERVISION

Multi-Chamber Economic Luncheon

LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

SPRING SPRINT

5K/10K RUN/WALK

PRE-REGISTRATION:

5K $35.00; 10K $40.00

RACE DAY:

5K $40.00; 10K $45.00

William Strauss, Senior Economic Advisor at the

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago was the keynote

speaker at the Multi-Chamber Economic luncheon

on February 27, 2014, with 320 attendees. There

was also a mini-expo with 40 tabletop sponsors.

This was the 12th Annual Economic Luncheon

with 12 west suburban chambers of commerce.

Mr. Strauss recapped his forecasts for 2013

economy at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. For a

copy of the power point presentation please

contact the chamber and we will e-mail it to you. (info@lislechamber.com)

William Strauss, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago speaking at

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CHAMBERVISION

RENEWALSRENEWALS

Advanced Imaging Inc.

Arbor Dental Care, Ltd.

B. Gunther & Company

Brian Ashe and Associates, Ltd.

Children's Creative Corner

Crme de la Crme Gifts & Accessories, LLC

Dick Pond Athletics

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc.

Four Lakes Recreation

Greg Procopio Farmers Insurance Agency

Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions

Health Source of Lisle

ITR Systems

Judy Torres, Independent Shaklee Distributor

Krope & Son Heating & Cooling Inc.

Lisle Community Unit School District 202

Lisle Library

Lisle Park District

Lisle Township

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting

Navistar, Inc. Ness Exotic Wellness Center

OakBrook Investment, LLC

Pizzeria Bombola

The Life Church & Ministries

Village of Lisle

NENEW MEMBERSW MEMBERS

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102

Lisle, IL 60532

E-Mail: info@lislechamber.com

Phone: (630) 964-0052; Fax: (630) 964-2726

AIM HOME HEALTH ROKHSANEH GOLZAR 3033 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 946-6693

BETTER YOU BETTER LIFE KIM BRONDKYE

4724 Schwartz Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 202-1986

BONOS NEIGHBORHOOD PUB KELLY FISHER

2029 Ogden Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 969-2333

CHIRO ONE, LLC JULIE FIFIELD

2625 Butterfield Road Oak Brook, IL 60523

(630) 788-1166

CHIRO ONE, LLC JULIE FIFIELD

2625 Butterfield Road Oak Brook, IL 60523

(630) 788-1166

ELITE TRAINING CONSULTANTS MELISSA ERICKSON 1669 William Dr.

Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 524-4461

PEO SOLUTIONS MATTHEW FEENEY

2506 Wisconsin Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515

(708) 205-0277

MIDWESTERN TRANSPORTATION JAY MOONCOTAH 1202 N 75th Street McCook, IL 60525

(708) 774-5562

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