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CHAMBERVISION JANUARY 2018 The monthly newsletter of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Multi-Chamber Luncheon State of the County Speaker: Dan Cronin Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Bobak’s Signature Events 6440 Double Eagle Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $40.00 Tabletop Exhibitor: $75.00 General Membership Luncheon State of the Village Speaker: Mayor Christopher Pecak Village of Lisle Thursday, January 18, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Lisle 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532 Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $35.00 Tabletop Exhibitor: $75.00 Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Your Story Counseling, P.C. 4745 Main Street, #207 Lisle, IL 60532 Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:15 p.m. CHAIR MESSAGE Mission Statement “To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business Community” Peter James, Chair On behalf of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I would like to officially welcome you to 2018. We made it! Before we dive in, I would like to take a moment to thank last year’s Chairman, Michael Toohey, for his exceptional work and great leadership in 2017. Now, as we turn our attention to 2018, let’s begin to shift our mindset into the great possibilities that await us. As I think about goals for 2018, I like to reflect on the quote, “Great things never come from your comfort zones.”, which encourages me to continue to step out and do things that are uncomfortable. Unfortunately, January 1st is usually a time when we “decide” to make these shifts in our lives (or businesses). I encourage you all to make everyday your January 1st. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to “resolve” to do this or that for the new year, begin each day as if its a new year and plan to do something unique or different for the benefit of growth (in your life or business). And of course, the Chamber is here to partner with you and help you grow your business in this new year. I encourage you to let the Chamber also become part of your shift. It's super important for you to jump into the activities and events that are here to expose you and your business to the public and other Chamber members. So, I would like to challenge you all to be intentional about how the Chamber can assist you for this year. And don’t hesitate to communicate this to Jill (our great Executive Director) or myself. Yes, we have some great events beginning right away. As you will see to your left, there are just too many opportunities to learn and collaborate just in this month alone. I would be remiss if I did not ask you to include in your yearly calendar our flagship events for the year. Namely our annual Dinner Dance in February, the Golf Outing in July, the Ale Fest in September, and Lisle Uncorked and Turkey Trot, both in November. But these are just the tip of the iceberg as pretty much every week, there is a Chamber event to help your business grow. Lastly, I would like you all to consider joining in the coordination (and commit- tees) of these events. I have to admit, jumping in has personally allowed my own business to connect and improve since I have been a part of this great Chamber. I know it will benefit you, as well. I look forward to meeting you all soon. And I also look forward to 2018 being a great year for you too!
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The monthly newsletter of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Multi-Chamber
Luncheon State of the County
Speaker: Dan Cronin Wednesday, January 10,
2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Bobak’s Signature
Events 6440 Double Eagle Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517 Members: $30.00 Non-Members:
$40.00 Tabletop Exhibitor:
$75.00
General Membership Luncheon
State of the Village Speaker: Mayor
Christopher Pecak Village of Lisle
Thursday, January 18, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532
Members: $25.00 Non-Members:
$35.00 Tabletop Exhibitor:
$75.00
Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours
Thursday, January 18, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Your Story
Counseling, P.C. 4745 Main Street, #207
Lisle, IL 60532 Ribbon Cutting will
be at 5:15 p.m.
CHAIR MESSAGE
Mission Statement “To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle Area Business
Community”
Peter James, Chair
On behalf of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, I would like to officially welcome you to 2018. We
made it! Before we dive in, I would like to take a moment to
thank last year’s Chairman, Michael Toohey, for his exceptional
work and great leadership in 2017. Now, as we turn our attention
to 2018, let’s begin to shift our mindset into the great possibilities
that await us.
As I think about goals for 2018, I like to reflect on the quote, “Great things never
come from your comfort zones.”, which encourages me to continue to step out and
do things that are uncomfortable. Unfortunately, January 1st is usually a time
when we “decide” to make these shifts in our lives (or businesses). I encourage
you all to make everyday your January 1st. Instead of putting pressure on yourself
to “resolve” to do this or that for the new year, begin each day as if its a new
year and plan to do something unique or different for the benefit of growth (in
your life or business).
And of course, the Chamber is here to partner with you and help you grow your
business in this new year. I encourage you to let the Chamber also become part
of your shift. It's super important for you to jump into the activities and events
that are here to expose you and your business to the public and other Chamber
members. So, I would like to challenge you all to be intentional about how the
Chamber can assist you for this year. And don’t hesitate to communicate this to
Jill (our great Executive Director) or myself.
Yes, we have some great events beginning right away. As you will see to your left,
there are just too many opportunities to learn and collaborate just in this month
alone. I would be remiss if I did not ask you to include in your yearly calendar our
flagship events for the year. Namely our annual Dinner Dance in February, the
Golf Outing in July, the Ale Fest in September, and Lisle Uncorked and Turkey
Trot, both in November. But these are just the tip of the iceberg as pretty much
every week, there is a Chamber event to help your business grow.
Lastly, I would like you all to consider joining in the coordination (and commit-
tees) of these events. I have to admit, jumping in has personally allowed my own
business to connect and improve since I have been a part of this great Chamber. I
know it will benefit you, as well. I look forward to meeting you all soon. And I
also look forward to 2018 being a great year for you too!
2018 Board of Directors
Peter James, Chair College of DuPage
Michael Toohey, Past Chair
Lisle Park District
Paula Gleason, Treasurer
JCMP & Associates, P.C.
Patrick Boland General Counsel,
Ex Officio Momkus McCluskey
Roberts, LLC
Jim Harkness General Counsel,
Ex Officio Momkus McCluskey
Roberts, LLC
Christopher Buehler Four Lakes Recreation
Lee Ernst
RE/MAX Action
Annette Loritz Benedictine University
Barry McGoldrick
Molex, LLC
Kitty Murphy Angelman Syndrome
Foundation
Elizabeth O’Toole Education Foundation of
Downers Grove District 58
Christopher Pellico
Navistar, Inc.
Susan Ross The Morton Arboretum
Chamber Staff
Jill Eidukas,
Executive Director
Claudine Rummer Office Manager
Julie Sumner
Chamber Accountant
CHAMBERVISION - JANUARY 2018
Jill Eidukas,
Executive Director
CHAMBER NEWS
The beginning of a new year always inspires me to start again
with enthusiasm about the possibilities and goals for the Lisle
Area Chamber of Commerce. This Chamber is very active
with great opportunities for you and your business to thrive
in 2018. We will begin on January 10, 2018 with a Multi-
Chamber event with guest speaker Dan Cronin, the Chair of
the DuPage County Board. The Annual State of the Village will
be January 18, 2018 with guest speaker Mayor Christopher
Pecak, Village of Lisle. This will be a great way to connect with Members of
your Chamber and network with other businesses at the Multi-Chamber
luncheon.
Below is an update on the new Tax Cut and Jobs Act.
"The Tax Cut and Jobs Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Trump. The final bill reflects some compromises and is substantially different
than the earlier House and Senate bills. The new law includes many
expected changes, some unexpected ones, and some changes that were
expected but didn’t make the cut.
1. New individual tax rates and brackets
For 2018 through 2025, the new law keeps seven tax brackets, but six are at
lower rates. In 2026, the current-law rates and brackets would return.
2. Higher standard deductions, but no more personal and
dependent exemption deductions
The new law almost doubles the standard deduction amounts, starting in
2018. However, personal and dependent exemption deductions, which
would have been $4,150 each for 2018, are eliminated. Obviously, these
changes will benefit some taxpayers and harm others. If you have many de-
pendents, you may not be pleased. The 2018 standard deduction amounts
are as follows.
• $12,000 for singles (up from $6,350 for 2017)
• $24,000 for joint-filing married couples (up from $12,700)
• $18,000 for heads of households (up from $9,350)
For more info visit marketwatch.com. Article courtesy marketwatch.com
Check out our website, Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts
because it will also keep you up-to-date with the current Chamber news.
Review our archive to view the last three years of newsletters, located in
the About Section of the website. Visit our website for our gallery of
photos from our events. Like us on Facebook to get updates and follow us
on Twitter twitter.com/Lislechamber1 and also follow us on Instagram.
CHAMBERVISION - JANUARY 2018
• Applied Network Concepts, Inc. • Arboretum Wealth & Trust Management • Classical Marketing
• DuPage Medical Group • Four Lakes Recreation • Lisle Savings Bank • Navistar
• Partners and Paws Veterinary Services • West Suburban Community Pantry
• WDCB - 90.9 Public Radio
• Apolis Greek Street Food
• Avant at the Arboretum
• BMO Harris N.A. - Lisle
• Bob Jung Painting
• Bulls/Sox Training Academy
• Craig’s Auto Service Center
• Diehl Auto Repair
• Exterior Designers, Inc.
• Goldstar Security Services
• Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions
• Heartland Payment Systems
• Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
• Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer,
Inc.
• Leeco Steel
• Marquette Companies
• McCain Foods USA, Inc.
• Midwest Auto Body of Lisle
• Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC
• Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services
• Northwestern Medicine
• Optometry & Eyewear Gallery
• Pinot’s Palette
• RE/MAX Action - Debbie Pawlowicz
• RE/MAX Action - Lee Ernst
• Respite Endowment Organization
• Sheraton Lisle
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• Swim Store
• Tim Altpeter - Draper & Kramer Mortgage
• Villages on Maple
• Wheatstack...A
Midwestern Eatery & Tap
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - Michael Lo
Michael Lo has been a Chamber member for the past 3 years and has been involved with the Ambassador Committee for the past 6 months. Michael is the President of the Kiwanis Club of Lisle were he coordinates the organization’s different events and charity. He also plays a key role in recruiting new members. He has been involved with the Kiwanis Club of Lisle for 3 years. Michael is also a realtor. As a realtor, he helps home buyers find the right home at the right price as well as helping home owners market their home the best way possible. Michael lives in Lisle with his wife and daughter. He enjoys playing golf, physical exercise, and reading. He is very interested in community service as the
President of Kiwanis Club of Lisle and also public speaking as a Toastmaster. Being an Ambassador has helped Michael gain new contacts in Lisle and expand his knowledge of the Village of Lisle which are both important for a realtor to have. It has also added to his credibility as a community leader. He likes representing his community at Chamber events and motivating other members to get involved as well as meeting new contacts. He hopes to get them to join the Chamber. Michael’s favorite quote is from Bruce Lee, “To hell with circumstances, I make my own opportunities.”
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON ANNUAL MEETING AND HOLIDAY PARTY FOR INSTALLATION OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RECOGNITION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS
The Annual Meeting and Holiday Party was held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. The Annual Luncheon honors our 2017 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. At the luncheon, the 2018 Board of Directors were introduced. This year the Ambassador of the Year award was given to Tom Thornton of Action Screen Print. The Volunteer of the Year award was
given to Paula Gleason of JCMP & Associates, P.C. Richard Brink of the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, Julie LaFond of St. Joan of Arc, and Tom Reif of Hallberg Commercial and Benefit Solutions received the
Service Awards for their service to the Board of Directors. Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Meeting and Holiday Party.
2018 Board of Directors
Standing L to R: Kitty Murphy, Lee Ernst, Jill Eidukas, and
Michael Toohey Seated L to R: Susan Ross, Peter James
and Paula Gleason Not Pictured: Patrick Boland,
Christopher Buehler, Jim Harkness, Annette Loritz, Barry
McGoldrick, Liz O’Toole, and Christopher Pellico
2017 Committee Chairs
Standing L to R: Kitty Murphy, Julie LaFond, Tom Reif,
Michael Toohey, and Susan Ross
Seated L to R: Paula Gleason and Randy Russell
Tom Thornton of Action Screen Print
was awarded the Ambassador of the
Year by Chair of the Ambassador
Committee, Paula Gleason
Paula Gleason of JCMP & Associates was awarded the
Volunteer of the Year award.
L to R: Michael Toohey, Paula Gleason, Peter James and
Jill Eidukas
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CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT - Calvisions
With over 40 years of combined experience, Calvisions is a full service production company that goes
the extra mile. Whether it’s commercials, music videos, animations or anything in-between,
Calvisions has you covered. Run by the father-son due of Alan and Cory Lusk, Calvisions will not only
help you produce your next project, but will work directly with you to ensure your project is seen by
the masses.
Calvisions
Alan Lusk
4513 Lincoln Ave., #209
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 470-0895
www.calvisions.com
MULTI-CHAMBER GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER LUNCHEON
The Multi-Chamber Luncheon featuring special Guest speaker , Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner took place on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Governor Bruce Rauner spoke at the highly attended luncheon about his continuing goals for the State of Illinois. In 2018, Illinois will be celebrating it’s Bicentennial with yearlong celebrations. Before the luncheon, attendees were able to network with the large group of attendees. Multi-Chamber luncheons are great ways to meet and network with many different people that you might not have had a chance to network with,. Please keep a look out for all of the upcoming 2018 luncheons that you can take part in. Coming up in January, the Multi-Chamber State of the County Luncheon with guest speaker, Dan Cronin, DuPage County Chairman will be taking place on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Bobak’s Signature Events. The General Membership State of the Village Luncheon with guest speaker, Mayor Christopher Pecak, Village of Lisle will be taking place on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Sheraton Lisle. Please visit the Chamber’s website at www.lislechamber.com to register for these luncheons and to check out all of our upcoming events for 2018.
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Lights of Lisle Parade 2017
4A Song Vinyl Lights of Lisle 2017
Nadine Filipiak of the Lisle Heritage Society
2017 Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Michael Toohey of the Lisle Park District
welcomes the new Chairman of the Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce Board, Peter James of
the College of DuPage
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner speaks at a
Multi-Chamber Luncheon
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CHAMBER RAVES
The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce could not go forward without the support from our all of
Chamber members. Thank you to our members who have been with the Chamber for 30 years and
over and their continued support.
AROUND TOWN
The Morton Arboretum Welcomed More Than One Million Visitors in 2017
The Morton Arboretum welcomed more than 1,000,000 visitors in 2017, a milestone reached for the third
year in a row, connecting people to its plant collections, environmental education offerings, and scientific tree
research. Also, the Arboretum and its Chicago Region Trees Initiative received the Conservation Leadership
Award from Openlands in 2017 for leadership in protecting and improving the region's tree canopy. Information provided by
The Morton Arboretum Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau - Share the Warmth Clothes Drive for Lisle Schools The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau is taking part in a Special Winter Outreach assisting school children who are in need of winter outerwear in our community. They are collecting gently used or new children’s winter hats, mitten/gloves, scarves, snow pants and boots. They will be distributing them to Lisle schools ASAP to keep our kids warm. A collection box will be located at the LCVB’s office location, Lisle Village Hall lobby, 925 Burlington Avenue, 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday and the Lisle Park District lobby, 1925 Ohio Street, 8:30am - 9:00pm. Members of the community can drop off their donations through March 16, 2018. For more information, contact Diane Homolka at (630) 769-1000 or email [email protected]. Information courtesy of the LCVB.
Wheatstack...A Midwestern Eatery & Tap - Dueling Pianos
Wheatstack...A Midwestern Eatery & tap will be featuring the Dueling Pianos on January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21 and May 19, from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. There are two ticket
options, $40 - Ticket & 4-Course Meal, includes appetizer, soup or salad, entrée and dessert, $25 - Ticket, must purchase food or beverage. This is a 21 & over event and reservations are required. For more information, please visit their website at www.wheatstacklisle.com or contact them directly at (630) 968-1920. Information courtesy of Wheatstack’s website.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Benedictine University
Lisle Auto Plaza, Inc.
The Stone Center
Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes, Inc.
Fair Oaks Ford/Lincoln
Comstock Realty Group
B. Gunther & Company
Lisle Savings Bank
Lisle Community Unit
School District 202
Lisle Library District
Village of Lisle
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RENEWALS
Amli at Seven Bridges
B. Gunther & Company
Frank Electric
Hopscotch Consulting
Services
Janor Sports
Lisle Community Service
Corporation
Lisle Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Lisle Eyes to the Skies
Committee
Lisle Savings Bank
Marquette Companies
Naperville Community Unit
School District 203
Navistar, Inc.
Nel’s Old Time Inn
NeoSmart Technologies
Northwestern Medicine
Raymes Steak & Fish House
Republic Services
River Bend Golf Club
The Hire Solution
The Rental Place, Inc.
Tim Altpeter - Draper &
Kramer Mortgage
Universal Technical
Institute
TechPro Direct, Inc. Andrew Petcov
2417 N. 78th Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 977-9435 www.techprodirect.com
Wireless Central West
Eva Greenslade
4714 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(331) 233-8878
www.wcwstores.com
A Business After Hours is a great way to showcase your
business to your fellow Chamber members. If you are
new to the Chamber, a Ribbon Cutting is also another
way to showcase your business. Please contact the
Chamber if your business is interested in hosting a
Business After Hours or a Ribbon Cutting in 2018.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 964-0052 Fax: (630) 964-2726
Email: [email protected]
www.lislechamber.com
