SEPTEMBER 2015

C H A M B E RV I S I O N
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Working together is SUCCESS

Calendar of Events
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, September 10, 2015
5:00 p.m.
Ti Amo Pizzeria
6480 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Arbor Place of Lisle
3080 Ogden Ave.., Ste. 102
Lisle, IL 60532
General Membership Luncheon
Speaker Scott Steele
BrandingIts Personal
Thursday, September 17, 2015
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
$25.00 Members;
$35.00 Non-Members
Cruise Nights
Saturday, September 19, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Lisle

CHAIR MESSAGETOM REIF

Why are you in the Lisle Area Chamber?

Too Get most out of your business?
Want to know an easy, affordable way to grow your
business? I will share a secret with you: The Chamber! Chambers of
Commerce can be a best friend to your small business.
Think about it: The whole purpose behind a Chamber of Commerce is to
help small businesses succeed. Over 85% of U.S. Chamber members are
small business owners. And what kind of businesses are you involved in?
This Chamber is a place committed to your success. Your Board of
Directors (Im so impressed with this group of people!) has been hard at
work. We want to be that group who takes on something unique and new
& isnt afraid to experiment with ways to improve our organization! To
that purpose, we have pulled together a member survey. You will be
receiving it soon, if you havent already. Take a few minutes. Answer
the questions! Be honest! We will all benefit from your answers.
Have you ever had someone ask you, Why should I join the Chamber?
You may already have a great answer, but lets consider some important
ways the Lisle Chamber can help you:

1. Programming: Most of our programming is intended to help you

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours grow your business. We bring in speakers, offer educational seminars,
create informational newsletters, host luncheons, spotlight successful
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
members, sponsor community events, and offer a variety of other
West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Dr., #118
Woodridge, IL 60517
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, September 24, 2015
5:00 p.m.
Madeleine, Whats for Dinner?
4914 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle Ale Fest
Saturday, September 26, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Prairie Walk Pond
Garfield Ave.
Lisle, IL 60532

2. Networking: One issue many small business owners have is that

they are out there on their own, without a whole lot of support from anyone else. But if you get involved, that will change in two significant
ways.
First, you will suddenly be mixing with a host of like-minded people
small business owners who, like you, are juggling payroll, taxes, a tough
economy, and home life. There will be people to bounce ideas off of, and
ideas from others that can be applied to your business as well.
Second, we regularly have business-after-hours events and new member
ribbon cutting parties. These offer you the chance to meet and do
business with local businesses.
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2015
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Tom Reif, Chair
Hallberg Commercial &
Benefit Solutions
Kitty Murphy, Past Chair
The Nook, Inc.
Richard Brink, Chair Elect
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Mike Toohey, Vice Chair
Lisle Park District
Sonny Smith, Treasurer
College of DuPage
Patrick Boland
General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Jim Harkness
General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Mayor Joseph Broda
Ex Officio, Village of Lisle
Mark Acquaviva
Performance Merchant
Services, LLC
Christopher Ashe
Brian Ashe & Associates
Elizabeth Boone
National Moser Center for Adult
Learning, Benedictine University
George Goyette
Newport Promotions of DuPage
Inc.

CHAMBER NEWS
We have a full fall schedule of events planned for the
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce members. Our
speakers scheduled have something for everyone. In
September, Scott Steele of Steele Communications will
speak about Branding Its Personal!, a presentation on
Jill Eidukas
how building a distinctive brand can help your business
Executive Director
stand out. In October, Peter Roskham of the United
States Congress will update us on federal news. November will bring
us the Maestro, Kirk Muspratt of the New Philharmonic Orchestra.
You as a Lisle Area Chamber member may share his passion for music
by attending a performance the weekend before he is a speaker at our
November luncheon at the McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage.
Watch our e-blasts for the date and time and a huge discounted ticket
price. November is also election month. You will be receiving a ballot
shortly. Please email fax or mail it back to the Chamber office. Also in
November, Woman in Business will attend a Multi-Chamber Polka Dot
Progressive Networking Event in Carol Stream. And December is our
luncheon honoring your Board of Directors. Check the dates and locations on our website, www.lislechamber.com.
Fall also brings us the 3rd annual Lisle Ale Fest, on September 26th
from 4:008:00pm at Garfield and Burlington Avenues. Oktoberfest
American ales will be the highlight of this well anticipated event. This
event has sold out in the past so get your tickets early.

Bill Kuglich
Molex, Inc.
Julie LaFond
St Joan of Arc

Mission Statement

Elizabeth OToole
WFH Enterprises, Inc.

To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area

Business Community

Susan Ross
The Morton Arboretum

CHAMBER STAFF
Jill Eidukas
Executive Director
Claudine Rummer
Office Assistant
Julie Sumner
Chamber Accountant

SAVE THE DATE

Turkey Trot Tune-Up
Sunday, November 22, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Lisle Community Park
Race Starts at Lisle High School
1800 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
New Chip Timing

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REMAX ACTIONKATHLEEN
MYLES

ARDS SERVICES, INC.

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

LISLE SAVINGS BANK

THE BOMC

MULLENS BAR & GRILL

BREWERY WERKS, INC.

NAVISTAR, INC.

COFFEE NEWS OF DUPAGE

COUNTY ILLINOIS

NEIGHBORS OF LISLE

DIVERSE FACILITY
SOLUTIONS, INC.

NEW TRADITION FUNERALS

AND CREMATIONS

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE

FOUR LAKES RECREATION

PARTNERS AND PAWS

VETERINARY SERVICES

ATHLETICO

HALLBERG COMMERCIAL AND

BENEFIT SOLUTIONS

PERFORMANCE MERCHANT
SERVICES, LLC

HARRIS N.A. LISLE

PRO HOME 1, INC.

HAUG CHIROPRACTIC

RE/MAX ACTIONLEE ERNST

ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &

SIDING, INC.

RESPITE ENDOWMENT

JIM DHAMER PLUMBING

AND SEWER

ROBERT KELLY STUDIO

LEECO STEEL

RUNNERS 4 WELLNESS

CRAIGS AUTO SERVICE CENTER

MARQUETTE COMPANIES

EXTERIOR DESIGNERS, INC.

MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.

SERVICE MASTER RESTORATION

SERVICES

FASTSIGNS

MOMKUS MCCLUSKEY, LLC

FOREST ENVELOPE CO.

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER

ADULT DAY SERVICES

AVANT AT THE ARBORETUM

BASECAMP PUB AND EATERY
BULL/SOX TRAINING ACADEMY
CADENCE PHYSICIAN GROUP
CHICAGO RED STARS
COUNTRY FINANCIAL-VAN HAM/
TAN/MULYK AGENCY

GC REALTY & DEVELOPMENT

LLC
GOLDSTAR SECURITY SERVICES

NEWPORT PROMOTIONS OF
DUPAGE INC.
OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR
GALLERY

RIEDYS TEE TIME INC.

SHAUN POLLITT DESIGN
UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS
WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY
PANTRY
WDCB, 90.9 PUBLIC RADIO
ZLAN PARTNERS

ORGANIZATION

SHERATON LISLE
TACO DAY RESTAURANT
TIM ALTPETER 1ST ADVANTAGE
MORTGAGE
VILLAGES ON MAPLE
WHEATSTACK... A MIDWESTERN
EATERY & TAP

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CHAIR MESSAGETOM REIF

Continued from Page 1

3. Lobbying: Legislation of all sorts on the state and national level have profound impacts on local businesses.
However, most small businesses have neither the time, resources, understanding, nor desire to lobby on a particular bill. Our Government Affairs Committee is on task meeting
regularly and staying on top of political issues that affect us.
According to the United States Chamber of Commerce, Were the loud voice you need to be heard in the political arena, to represent the important issues that affect small businesses. With your input, we can make a difference and provide tangible results.
4. Getting involved: We have a variety of committees that allow you to participate in this
Community on issues of importance to you. Make a difference and have your voice heard.
5. Discounts: Check out all the member-to-member discounts available to you right now! There are so many
deals and discounts! And, taking advantage of them supports and builds our business community.
So yes, joining the chamber of commerce is a very good idea. Even better, is being an active member!
Remember Lisle Ale Fest will be Saturday September 26th from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Prairie Walk Pond, Burlington Ave/Garfield Ave.
Hard to believe but the last Cruise Nights will be Saturday September 19th in Downton Lisle.
Together, I know we will WORK TOGETHER and grow the Chamber to new levels of success.

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RIBBON CUTTING NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting on August 20, 2015 at their
location, 1504 N. Naper Blvd., Ste. 120, Naperville. By opening this center, it fulfilled a
life-long dream of the owners, Mike and Pam Cooper.
The facility provides adult day services to their clients
ranging from activities including a fitness center to a
quiet room, meals, and everything in between. It is a
special place that allows their members to thrive.
Check out Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day
Services.
Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day Services
1504 N. Naper Blvd., Ste. 120,
Naperville, IL 60563
Mike Cooper of Naperville Senior Center and Mayor Joe
Broda of the Village of Lisle cut the ribbon.
(630) 857-3017
www.napervilleseniorcenter.com

MULTI-CHAMBER PROGRESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

On August 12, 2015, the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce along with Chamber 630, the Darien,
Hinsdale, and Westmont Chambers met for a Progressive Networking Luncheon at Seven Bridges
Golf Club in Lisle. Chamber members H&R
Block, Naperville Senior Center and Adult Day
Services, and PEO Solutions II were table
sponsors at this event. These luncheons are great
opportunities to come out and meet your fellow
Chamber members and to do some great
networking. The September general membership
luncheon will feature speaker Scott Steele and will
be taking place at the Sheraton Lisle. Please
Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Luncheon at
Seven Bridges Golf Club

contact the Chamber today to reserve your seat for

our next luncheon.

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - KETTISHA STAMP

Kettisha Stamp is Director of Student Services for Universal Technical Institute and is our
featured Ambassador. She has been with the Lisle Area Chamber since January 2012 and
has been an Ambassador since February 2014. At UTI, she is the liaison and advocate for
students to help them be successful. They strive to make students aware of and utilize all the
support services UTI offers. As Director of Student Services she leads strategic planning for
the campus to enhance the education experience that focuses on student success outcomes
and UTI objectives. Her goals are to help studentsbe successful and to change one life at a
time. Kettisha has been with UTI for the past 17 years. She has been the Director of the
Student Services Department since 2006.
She believes that the Chamber and its members have been a critical support service for UTI over the years. They
got involved in the Chamber before the campus relocated to Lisle and the transition was seamless. She stated that
working with community leaders involved in the Chamber has enriched the student experience. Additionally,
groups like the Chamber, DuPage Workforce Board, area non-profits and businesses in the region, add so much
to UTIs campus life and provide opportunities for their students. Kettisha said that being an Ambassador is a
way to give and let other businesses know what a tremendous resource the Chamber was for their business. From
networking to making lasting relationships in the community, being an involved Chamber member is a good
business decision.
Kettisha lives in Crystal Lake with her husband, Jeremy, her daughter Delilah Aurora and their three rescue dogs.
She volunteers with the Friends of the Crystal Lake Library and has been involved with the annual Book Sale,
Market Days, Culvers Nights, and other fundraisers that support the library and their goals. She enjoys being
involved in the community and making a difference when she can. Kettishas favorite quote by Ralph Marston is
Being positive in a negative situation is not naive. It is leadership.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation held a Business After
Hours at the Lisle Park District. It was a fantastic event that
featured the Bird Houses of Lisle which is this years Community
Art Project. The decorated bird houses will be auctioned off
at Lisle Depot Days and all proceeds will benefit the Lisle
Partners for Parks Foundation.
The vision of the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation is to
advance the mission of the Lisle Park District, enrich the quality
of life in the greater Lisle community and encourage and build
relationships between private and public organizations. (Courtesy
of www.lislepartnersforparks.com)

Bill Buchelt of the Lisle Partners for Parks

Foundation and Jill Eidukas of Lisle Area

Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation

1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-3410
Featured Bird Houses of Lisle

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CHAMBERVISION

AROUND TOWN
Kiwanis Club of Lisle will be having their annual Peanut Day
fundraiser September 25, 2015 - September 26, 2015. This
fundraiser will be taking place on the street corners in Lisle where
Kiwanis members will be selling peanuts to support the Kiwanis
Club of Lisle. The Kiwanis Club of Lisle was started in June 4,
1962 and was officially chartered by Kiwanis International on
August 11, 1962. For more information, check out their website, www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org.
Congratulations to John Gallagher, owner of Exterior Designers, Inc.
who is celebrating thirty years in business. Exterior Designers are
roofing and siding contractors serving Downers Grove, Lisle,
Naperville and surrounding areas.
23W271 Creek Court, Naperville, IL 60540
(855) 983-7467 www.exteriordeisgnersinc.com
Congratulations to Rob Salerno of Evviva Bar & Eatery for 10 Years in Lisle.
Join in their 10th Annual Anniversary Block Party, Saturday, September 12th.
Local band Seventh Heaven will be one of the featured Bands. Music begins at
3:30 pm11:30 pm. Evviva is at 1017 Front Street, Lisle across from the Metra
Station.
Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Depot
Days, where youll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beau Bien Tavern, Netzley/Yender House, and a
working blacksmith. Visitors can take a hayride, shop at the craft
fair, observe the abundance of a historical fall garden, or enjoy the
aroma of fresh baked apple pies and warm cornbread. There will
be a Bird Houses of Lisle Fundraiser as well that will feature decorated
bird houses. All proceeds will benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks
Foundation. Check out the Birdhouse that was created for the Lisle
Chamber of Commerce. Depot Days will be Saturday, September 19,
2015 & Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Information courtesy of www.villageoflisle.com
Lisle French Market is now located at Prairie Walk Pond a 4.5 acre recreational area adjacent to
Main Street, The site has walking trails surrounding a 2-acre pond, dramatic colored fountains, a
preserved wetland, gazebo, scenic overlooks, and beautiful native landscaping. Just down the block
is Dragonfly Landing which is a childrens play area which features a fun splash pad with interactive water jets. Located at Route 53 and Garfield. The French Market hours are Saturdays from
8:00 am1:00 pm, MayOctober.

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LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NETWORKING GROUPS
Lisle Executive Networking Group
(LENG)
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
12:00 p.m.
Bonos Neighborhood Pub
2029 Ogden Ave.
Lisle, Illinois 60532

Lisle Executive Networking Group

(LENG)
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
12:00 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Grill & Bar
6450 Route 53
Woodridge, Illinois 60517

Lisle Area Chamber

LEADS Group
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Lisle Park District
1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532

Lisle Area Chamber

LEADS Group
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532

The third annual Lisle Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at
Garfield Avenue, near Prairie Walk Pond. The fest will be a trifecta of American Craft Beer, Food & Live Music. It
will feature over 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country and one of the largest selections of Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers in the area.

VIP Tickets - $70.00*

General Admission - $40.00*
VIP Designated Driver - $25.00
Designated Driver - $15.00
For more information contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at (630) 964-0052 or at
[email protected]. www.lislealefest.com
*Please note prices at gate are VIP $75.00 and General Admission $50.00

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CHAMBERVISION

Multi-Chamber Luncheon at Seven Bridges Golf Club

Patasha Clark and Kim Hughes from H&R Block

Multi-Chamber Luncheon at Seven Bridges

Golf Club - Mike Cooper from Naperville
Senior Center and Adult Day Services

Membership Appreciation Picnic

Energy Windows & Siding

Membership Appreciation Picnic

Mike
Cooper from
DailyCooper,
HeraldTheresa
BusinessCapone,
Ledger Pam
Newsmakers
Naperville
Senior
Center
Adult
Day
Services
Forum - B. Gunther & Companys Table and
Mayor Joe Broda of Village of Lisle

Business After Hours Event for the Lisle Partners

for Parks Foundation

RENEWALS
Bensidoun USA, Inc.
Brookdale Lisle
Dana Holding
Corporation
Empire Beauty
School
Goldstar Security
Services, Inc.

CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT

Madeleine, Whats for Dinner? is dinner to go for the time crunched or who
do not feel like cooking. The meals are prepared to taste like they were made
just for them. They are not like restaurant food. Freshly baked madeleines
are included with the meal for dessert. The owner, Madeleine Pachay, trained
as a chef. After many years of working for others, she decided to open her
own restaurant. Her guests can pick up a ready to eat dinner and be able to eat
well. Every day there will be three entrees to choose from, plus appropriate
side dishes. Check it out for a tasty meal!
Madeleine, Whats for Dinner?
4914 S. Main Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532
(630) 969-DINE

Katherine Borchardt,
Psy.D., P.C.
Lisle Lions Club
McCain Foods USA,
Inc.
Old Second National
Bank-Lisle
Performance
Merchant Services,
LLC
Prince Patios Inc.
Professional Land
Surveying, Inc.
St. Joan of Arc
Church & School
Suparossa
Upstream Investment
Partners

NEW MEMBERS
Argosy University Schaumburg
999 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 111
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 969-4900
Culvers Downers Grove/Lisle
2500 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(630) 434-9401
Madeleine, Whats For Dinner?
Madeleine Pachay
4914 South Main Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Ogden Family Dentistry
Dr. Horatio Enacopol
2015 Ogden Avenue, Suite 200
Lisle, Illinois 60532
(630) 737-1455

West Suburban
Community Pantry
Zanos Hair Design

CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 964-0052; Fax: (630) 964-2726