CHAMBERVISION F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0

The monthly newsletter of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events

LINCT Meeting

(Leadership In

Networking Committee

Team)

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

8:30 a.m.

Lisle Lanes (JR’s Place)

4920 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

Multi-Chamber

Economic Luncheon &

Business Expo

Friday, February 7, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. –

Business Expo &

Networking

11:55 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –

Presentation & Lunch

Ashyana Banquets

1620 75th Street

Downers Grove, IL 60516

Members: $35.00

Non-Members: $50.00

LINCT Meeting

(Leadership In

Networking Committee

Team)

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

5:30 p.m.

Debbie Pawlowicz

Group – RE/MAX Action

1550 Maple Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, February 29, 2020

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*

Lisle Fit Body Boot

Camp

2731 Maple Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

*Ribbon Cutting will take

place at 10:15 a.m.

CHAIR MESSAGE

Mission Statement “To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business

Community”

Dear Fellow Chamber Members,

Wow! What a start to the new year! On January 16th the

Lisle Area Chamber hosted the State of the Village General

Membership Luncheon during which members of the Village

of Lisle leadership spoke about the current and future

growth of Lisle, the development of a strong, balanced

budget to support infrastructure development and core

Villages responsibilities, and focused on a creating a

sustainable future for Lisle. The State of the Village presentation set the

stage for our area’s businesses to support the Village’s growth vision.

I encourage you to visit www.villageoflisle.org to hear the State of the

Village presentation.

How are you coming on the challenge we set for you in January? If you

recall, the challenge was to: 1. Facilitate new business opportunities for your

fellow Chamber members, 2. Advocate for consumers to support Lisle area

and Chamber member businesses and 3. Cultivate new relationships that

may turn into future business opportunities. I’d love to hear your stories!

Please email me (christopher.pellico@navistar.com) your Chamber

experiences and highlights from the challenge.

The Chamber has an exciting few months ahead of us! I encourage each of

you to take full advantage of the events offered to you by the Chamber. On February 7th, William Strauss, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve

Bank of Chicago, will provide his views on the economy at a Multi-

Chamber Luncheon and Business Expo at Ashyana Banquets, in Downers

Grove.

Register today for the Lisle Area Chamber’s largest event of the year –

An Evening in Paris, Ooh La La Lisle – an evening filled with amazing dancers

from the Lisle area business community and a silent auction! I look forward

to seeing each of you at these events!

Regards,

Christopher J. Pellico, Navistar, Inc.

Christopher Pellico

Chair

2020 Board of Directors

Christopher Pellico

Chair Navistar, Inc.

Annette Loritz

Past Chair Benedictine University

Kim Novovesky,

Treasurer BankFinancial

Christopher Buehler

Chair Elect Four Lakes Recreation

Lee Ernst

RE/MAX Action

Paula Gleason JCMP & Associates, P.C.

Peter James

College of DuPage

Barry McGoldrick Molex, LLC

Kitty Murphy

Angelman Syndrome Foundation

Jon Pratscher

Lisle Park District

Tom Reif GCG Financial, LLC

Susan Ross

The Morton Arboretum

Tom Thornton Your Promo Partners

Eric Ertmoed

Ex Officio Village of Lisle

Chamber Staff

Jill Eidukas Executive Director

Claudine Rummer

Office Manager

Julie Sumner Chamber Accountant

CHAMBERVISION - FEBRUARY 2020

Jill Eidukas,

Executive Director

CHAMBER NEWS

Let’s review your Chamber benefits and opportunities

for your business and your employees.

Networking and Marketing Opportunities Including:

· General Membership Luncheons/Breakfasts

· Mayor's State of the Village Address

· Attendance at Business After Hours

· Opportunity for Marketing Plan from Benedictine University MBA

Students

· Chamber Publication Advertising eligibility

· E-Blast Communication Advertising eligibility

· Free Attendance to New Member Reception

· Free “Member Spotlight” Ad in ChamberVision Newsletter

· One free set of Membership labels or E-mailed Excel listing

· Member Directory & Buyers’ Guide listing

· Networking Events – Golf Outing, Annual Dinner Dance, Multi-

Chamber Business Expo, 5K Run, Lisle Ale Fest , Lisle Uncorked

· Chamber Member Certificate & Decal

· Company Web Page and link, Hot Deals, Event Promotion

· Website listings (3 categories)

· Chamber Peer Partner

· Committee Participation

· Legislative Breakfast/Luncheons

· Advocacy & Benefits Benedictine University tuition discount: 25%

tuition discount for Members and their spouses

· National Louis Tuition Discount 10% for Members

· Website Job Search

· Ribbon Cuttings with Photo

· Member to Member Discounts

· French Market shared Member table for literature

· Add your community event to the Chamber website

· High School Student Scholarship Eligibility for students that live in

Lisle or a parent is a Chamber member through their Business.

If you have any questions about any of the opportunities above feel

free to contact the Chamber office at info@lislechamber.com or

630-964-0052.

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* Amita Health * Applied Network Concepts, Inc. * Arboretum Wealth & Trust Management

* Classical Marketing * DuPage Medical Group * F45 Training * Four Lakes Recreation

*Grease Monkey * Lisle Savings Bank * Maple Terrace Shopping Center * Navistar, Inc.

* North American Pizza & Culinary Academy * Office Evolution * One-2-One Computer Assistance

* Partners and Paws Veterinary Services * Team Auto Care & Transmissions

* WDCB 90.9fm Public Radio * West Suburban Community Pantry

Apolis Greek Street Food

Aurelios Pizza Woodridge

Craig’s Auto Service Center

Debbie Pawlowicz Group -

RE/MAX Action

Exterior Designers, Inc.

Farmers Insurance - Elvis Leon

Agency

Goldstar Security Services

Illinois Energy Windows &

Siding, Inc.

Jim Dhamer Plumbing &

Sewer, Inc.

JJJ Packaging - JJ Supply

Leeco Steel

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Marquette Companies

Midwest Auto Body of Lisle

Naperville Senior Center Adult

Day Services

Optometry & Eyewear Gallery

RE/MAX Action - Lee Ernst

Sheraton Lisle

The Art of Good Eating

Villages on Maple

West Suburban Sports Complex

Wheatstack...A Midwestern

Eatery & Tap

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - Robin Somers

Robin Somers of Heartland is this month’s featured Ambassador. Robin has been a

Lisle Area Chamber member since September of 2019 and she has just recently joined the Ambassador Committee. She is also involved in the LINCT Committee (Leadership

In Networking Committee Team). At Heartland, Robin is a Relationship Manager.

She builds and establishes their client base and helps business owners with Heartland’s

suite of business solutions. Robin has been with Heartland for a year. Robin lives in

Naperville and has lived there for 10 years with her husband of almost 20 years, and

their 17 year old daughter and 15 year old son and their dog Cozmo.

Robin enjoys being an Ambassador because she gets to meet new

business owners and learn what they do. Her bit of wisdom that she

would like to impart is that hard work and persistency pays off

eventually.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON:

STATE OF THE VILLAGE

The State of the Village luncheon was held on Thursday,

January 16, 2020 at the Sheraton Lisle. At the luncheon,

Village of Lisle Mayor Christopher Pecak delivered his

State of the Village Address. Mayor Pecak spoke about

the new and diverse food establishments that opened in

in 2019 as well as the new businesses that came to Lisle

this past year. Lisle building permit activity has grown

and this will help Lisle invest in the future. He also

discussed the Regional Economic Development Partners

with Choose DuPage and the DuPage Convention &

Visitors Bureau. The Village of Lisle is working with Choose DuPage on an initiative “Lisle Ahead” to develop

the Corporate Corridor. They have also created an

Economic Development Incentive Policy and created a

Business Development Grant Program to encourage businesses to invest in Lisle. In addition to Mayor

Christopher Pecak, Eric Ertomed, Village Manager spoke about the Village of Lisle’s organizational

highlights and Jason Elias, Public Works Director spoke about the infrastructure accomplishments this past

year as well as what is slated for the upcoming year.

Thank you to event sponsor Northwestern Medicine and Exhibitor DuPage Pistol Shrimp Baseball Club. If

you are interested in viewing the entire 2020 State of the Village address, please visit the Village of Lisle’s

website or YouTube channel to view the address that was given after the Village Board meeting on

January 20, 2020. Also, please check the Chamber’s website to see upcoming events for the Chamber.

Attending the luncheons and events is a great networking tool and helps one’s business be active in the

Lisle Community and beyond.

Village of Lisle Mayor Christopher Pecak delivers the

State of the Village Address

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CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT - Coyne for DuPage

Coyne for DuPage is a political action Committee formed to promote

Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne’s campaign for DuPage County Board’s District 5 (which includes Lisle). Kevin is a commercial real estate

attorney and was endorsed by the Naperville Area Chamber of

Commerce 3 times.

Coyne for DuPage

Kevin Coyne

1708 Chalmette Court

Naperville, IL 60565

www.coynefordupage.com

The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce in its activities is non-partisan and non-sectarian.

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MULTI-CHAMBER STATE OF THE COUNTY LUNCHEON

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 the Multi-Chamber State

of the County Luncheon was held with DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin. This year the format included a

panel of speakers that included DuPage County Chairman

Dan Cronin, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert

Berlin and Choose DuPage President and CEO Greg

Bedalov. The panel was moderated by Karyn Charvat,

Executive Director at PowerForward DuPage. In addition

to the panel discussion, there was a Business Expo before-

hand that included Lisle Area Chamber members, DuPage

Pistol Shrimp Baseball Club and GreenBee LED Lighting as

Exhibitors.

Dan Cronin is now serving his third term as the DuPage

County Board Chairman first winning in November 2010,

again in 2014 and in 2018, after serving in the Illinois General Assembly for 20 years. He brings passion for

fiscal accountability and efficient government to DuPage County, where is committed to reducing the size,

scope and cost of local government. Through his ACT Initiative (Accountability, Consolidation and

Transparency), he introduced a comprehensive approach to reform dozens of independent taxing district

in DuPage. (Dan Cronin Biography courtesy of DuPage County website).

Panel of Speakers at the Multi-Chamber State of

the County Luncheon

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - Country House, Lisle

Country House, Lisle held their Business After Hours

on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at their restaurant

located in Lisle. They offered scrumptious

appetizers and a generous raffle prize of a $50.00 gift

certificate to Country House. The event was held to

showcase the venue that can be rented out for any

corporate event or party. They also offer special

events at their restaurant like country line dancing and

trivia nights.

Country House, Lisle is a great spot for a quick

business lunch, a relaxed dinner, or just to have a

cocktail with your neighbor. They are best know for

their highly acclaimed “Country Burger” a hearty half pound served on dark rye. It was recently voted “Chicago’s Favorite Burger” by the readers of the

Chicago Tribune. (Information courtesy of Country House’s website)

Country House

2799 Maple Ave.

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 983-0545

www.burgerone.com

Business After Hours at Country House, Lisle

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Village of Lisle Staff with Jill Eidukas at the State of the Village

Luncheon with speaker Mayor Christopher Pecak

State of the Village Luncheon

Exhibitor GreenBee LED Lighting at the Multi-Chamber

State of the County Luncheon

Exhibitor DuPage Pistol Shrimp Baseball Club at the

Multi-Chamber State of the County Luncheon

Business After Hours at Country House, Lisle

Business After Hours at Country House, Lisle

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AROUND TOWN

SnoFest 2020 - Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports

SnoFest 2020 is taking place on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

at Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports located at 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. The day will be jam packed with

events, and promotions sure to make the day the most fun you can have on snow. There will be activities

throughout the day like the Beginner Hill Obstacle Course, Ski School Fundraising BBQ, Ski Patrol Fundrais-

ing Raffle, Ski & Snowboard Shop Sponsor Tents and a Snow Cat on the Hill for Display. There will be

special events like the Dual Slalom, Rail Jam Competition, Big Air Competition and Penguin Slide. Stay for

the Four Lakes Torch Light Parade that will be followed immediately by a fantastic on the snow wintertime

firework display. For more information, please visit their website at www.fourlakessnowsports.com. Information courtesy of the Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports website.

Lisle 202 School District Band Parents Organization - Cabaret Night

The Lisle 202 School District Band Parents Organization presents the 37th

Annual Cabaret Night “Cabaret 2020 Springtime in Paris” on Saturday, February 22, 2020, 6:00 - 10:00 pm at

Lisle High School located at 1800 School Street, Lisle. Lisle High School is magically transformed into a

Parisian Jazz Club for over 400+ guests featuring the musical stylings of the Lisle Band Program students from

5th-12th grade and alumni. Enjoy delicious food and drinks served by our students. Enter to win raffle

baskets generously donated by local businesses and the grand raffle featuring a $300 cash prize, a Double-

Tree by Hilton Lisle Naperville Getaway Gift Card and Apple Air Pods. This event is a 501c3 charity and the

largest fundraiser for the Lisle Band Parents Organization which supports all band students with special

instruction, music scholarships and instruments. Your business can sponsor a raffle basket, advertise in their

program or donate to the new instrument fund. Please contact cabaretnightlisle202@gmail.com with

questions. Information provided by Lisle 202 School District Band Parents Organization.

Hope’s Front Door Mardi Gras Fest

Join Hope’s Front Door for their Mardi Gras Fest on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Orange & Brew Bottle Shop and Tap Room, 1027 Burlington Avenue, Downers

Grove. The evening of “Fat Tuesday” festivities will benefit their transportation assistance services. Enjoy

unique craft beers and Cajun fare along with fun games, split-the-pot and more! Help them meet a match of

$5,000. Doing so will assist over 260 clients get to jobs, medical appointments and interviews. For every

ticket purchased and donations made, now until March 1st, will bring them closer to meeting their $5,000

goal! The price per ticket is $30.00. To purchase tickets or to make a donation, please visit their website at

www.hopesfrontdoor.com. Information courtesy of Hope’s Front Door’s website.

Sharing Connections For The Love of Disney Raffle

Enter Sharing Connections’ Valentine’s Day Raffle “For The Love of

Disney” to help local families, veterans and children transitioning out of homelessness. Enter for a chance to

win four (4) One-Day Park Hopper tickets to Disney Theme Parks at Walk Disney World in Florida. Each

entry is $25. Purchase as many chances as you’d like. Watch their Facebook page now until February 14th

for bonus entries! A winner will be selected on Facebook - Live on February 14th at 2:00pm and will also be

contacted by email. For more information, please visit their website www.sharingconnections.org.

Information courtesy of Sharing Connections website.

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Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 108G

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: (630) 964-0052

Fax: (630) 964-2726

Email: info@lislechamber.com

www.lislechamber.com

RENEWALS

Allegra Marketing Print

Mail

Arboretum Wealth &

Trust Management

Blake-Lamb Funeral

Homes, Inc.

Bubbles, LLC

Central DuPage

Hospital

Classical Marketing

Comstock Realty Group

Hopscotch Consulting

Services

Krope & Son

Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Lisle Community Service

Corporation

Lisle Park District

Lisle Township

Midwest Auto Body of

Lisle

Morningside Café

National Louis

University

Republic Services

Sherwin Williams

TORG Realty, Inc.

A+Roofing

Ivan Petrov

150 Shore Drive

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(630) 227-1111

www.aplusroofingpro.com

Apolis Greek Street Food

Mike Gotsis

1109 Maple avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(331) 775-2135

www.apolisgreek.com

iit - Source Tech

Jeff Grove

5400 Patton Drive, Suite 2 A

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 493-9900

www.iit-sourcetech.com

Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine

Miguel Ascencio

4734 Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-8040

www.yerbabuenamexicanrestaurant.com