What do you need to know to protect your business and your customers and employees when it comes to Identity Theft? Are you in 'compliance' with the requirements?

Frank Mitchell and Joe Izzo from Identity Theft Awareness Group (iTag) will present key information on what you need to know about "Privacy Compliance" at our monthly Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, May 9th.

Also at this luncheon, have the opportunity to meet the new Mayor-elect of Carol Stream, Frank Saverino, a chamber member who owns Saverino & Associates. He will take a few minutes to introduce himself and tell us a little about what's coming up.

Luncheons are always a perfect opportunity to network and meet local business professionals and community leaders. We hope you'll join us at this May luncheon.

RSVP to this event by calling 630. 665. 3325 or emailing our office. Cost is $20/members who RSVP by May 8th or $25/visitors and walkins.

Have you been to Barn Owl?

Flowers, birdfeeders, plants-plants-plants! And they greatest little garden boutique you'll ever see. Get in the mood for planting your gardens.

They are the May host for our After Hours from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Jim & Jacki Hudmon will welcome us with snacks and cocktails and an additional 10% off any purchases at this event.

Call us and tell us you'll be one of the networking chamber members there at this After Hours. Barn Owl is located on Gary, just south of St. Charles Road.

Congratulations to the following who were voted onto the Carol Stream Chamber Board by the general membership in the April elections:

Michael Ashby
Jim Hodgdon
Dick O'Gorman
Patricia Pauling
Renee Vennero

Their term runs for three years. We thank all those who participated by voting and those who ran for office.

Last call for the last few spots available in the Business-Community Expo on June 9 and 10th.

Held in conjunction with the Village of Carol Stream's "Summer in the Center," this business-to- consumer Expo is a great opportunity to meet and greet the neighbors in Carol Stream and nearby communities.

Exhibitors will have a 6 foot table available under the tent at the Town Center from Noon to 5:00pm on one of the two days. Cost to chamber members is $100 - admission is free to the public.

Other events happening at the same time are a carnival midway, a Beer garden sponsored by Rotary, food vendors, Bingo and more.

Contact the chamber office asap if you are interested in being an exhibitor.

Join us at our next Women In Business Luncheon....

"Everything Comes to Serve"
Debbie Battersby, Janneh International
Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
150 S. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream
11:30am - 1:30pm
$20 Members/$25 Visitors
RSVP BY MAY 29th

This will be a joint luncheon with the Bartlett, Warrenville and Winfield Chambers Women's groups.

Debbie's work presents a new twist on understanding our emotions. She contends there are no negative emotions, though clearly those that don't feel good, those that feel really bad and even those that seem unbearable.

Everything Comes to Serve is a fascinating look into the purpose and power of our emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones, and learning how to use them to our greatest benefit.

Harness the power of FEAR and gain simple insights into releasing the feelings that have been holding you back. Use these tools in everyday situations

PHILANTHROPY - Bring a Teddy Bear (12" - 14") for the Carol Stream Firefighters to share with a child who is a medical or fire victim. Watch for more information on this event soon!

WHAT does an Ambassador do?
·Help with registration at luncheons and events
·Be a Greeter at events
·Attend Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses
·Contact new members to welcome them
·Be a lunch buddy or 'mentor'

HOW does this help?
·The chamber office - Assistance at busy events, help with retention
·The current chamber members - welcoming, assisting
·The Ambassador - Visibility and networking
·The new chamber members - feeling welcomed, introduced, 'connected' to members

WHO should be an Ambassador?
·A member of the Carol Stream Chamber
·Someone who has a flexible schedule who can attend ribbon cuttings
·A person who wants to help others
·Someone willing to 'buddy-up' with newer members
·A business member who wants a bit more visibility

Does this describe you? Contact the Chamber office if you are interested in being a Carol Stream Chamber Ambassador - (630) 665-3325. Board Director Lea Jackman/WDSRA is the chair for this exciting committee.

Just a reminder that whether it's a summer job opening or a full-time position, you can list your job openings on the chamber website FREE of charge.

Go to www.chambermaster.com and click on CUSTOMER LOGIN, type your login and password and you can submit your employment needs.

Remember, this is also the place to update your business information, so check yours over while you are there. Note: the directory will list the information that is on the site as of Friday, May 4th, at which time it will be submitted to the printer. We hope you received all our notices and took the time to get us the most complete and up-to-date info about your company and employees.

If you cannot locate your login/password from a previous email we sent to you, contact Nan or Luanne and you'll be given it promptly.

...Do you want to get the 'word out?' EBlasts are available for $40 Let us email your news to chamber members..... Coming soon: Ribbon Cuttings for Hot Spot Hot Dogs, The Brew House Cafe' and Gossip Salon, and a Grand Re-Opening for DuKane Chiropractic ...Thank you to all our generous chamber members who donated to the Outreach/CS Emergency Relief fund. What a GREAT community we have!!!... ... July 24th is the Golf Outing date == Klein Creek in Winfield is the place!... ...We thank all the April renewing members for continuing your relationship with the Carol Stream Chamber. We value our members!... ... SHOP THE CHAMBER when you are planning your graduation parties and summer get-togethers! We have many members who can help you with: catering, tents, entertainment, food/drinks, grad gifts, planting your yard, finishing that to-do-list, putting up your out-of- town guests, flowers for the table... and the grad!