Our luncheon for October -- "Accelerated Networking" -- was a joint event with four other chambers at Bloomingdale Golf Club. We had a wonderful group of busy networkers -- nearly 200! Some of them looked pretty tired when we were done but we had a lot of positive feedback once again on this type of luncheon

For a list of who attended and the chamber they were representing, click link below.

We will hold our November After Hours early, so we don't conflict with any Thanksgiving plans of yours. On November 1st, the staff at Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) has invited us to gather and network from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Food will be graciously supplied by chamber member, Jimmy John's (of Army Trail in CS) and all who attend are encouraged to bring a NEW unwrapped toy. If you would like to hold a holiday food drive in your office, why not talk to the HSP staff about this and make it a Happy Holiday for many who are less fortunate?

The HSP is located at 465 Randy Road in Carol Stream (north of North Avenue and west of Schmale). RSVP so they can plan for us -- call (630) 665-3325 or email us.

Do you say 'Thank you!' often enough? How do you show your appreciation? What is appropriate? What is appreciated?

On Friday, November 2nd, members attending the Women In Business Luncheon will hear speaker, Suzette Horyza of Colorburst Images, a Professional Image and Etiquette Training Consultant.

Thank you is a very powerful statement that can actually change lives. Companies and individuals can make a dramatic impact in the lives of their customers and their success by reflecting gratitude. This program is designed to demonstrate the importance of saying thank you. Also it will discuss the simple steps it takes to write an effective thank you note. Each participant will receive a watercolor greeting card to send out to someone who deserves appreciation.

This WIB luncheon will have limited space and will be held at Caponata's, 100 N. Hale Street, Wheaton. Julie Cannistra and her staff will prepare a meal that will be delicioso! The luncheon time will be 11:30-1pm and cost is $20 for members and $25 for visitors. RSVP today so your seat will be reserved. Thank you!!!

Some months our luncheons provide networking programs and some months we have speakers. Our November 15th luncheon we are fortunate to gather with other chambers in the area to network and hear our speaker. U.S. Congressman, Peter Roskam, will speak to the Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Itasca, Villa Park, Carol Stream and Glendale Heights chambers on current congressional issues at this multi-chamber luncheon.

We will gather at Alta Villa, 430 Addison Road, Addison and the luncheon will be 11:30 to 1:15pm. RSVP early as we will need to gather all attendee names before Nov. 9th. Check your calendar and call us today!

Thank you, to those of you who have responded and made arrangements for your ad in the upcoming 2008 Community Map. I'm sure you will be quite pleased with the product. The map is something we give to prospective members as well as residents and visitors to our town.

If you have not taken advantage of this opportunity yet, please consider this way of advertising. Village Profile produces a fine printed product as well as incorporating the latest cutting-edge technology to put information online, too.

This dynamic new marketing tool for your company will be published in full-color street detail with the value-added benefit of online access to your business! This publication will be the first point of contact for families and businesses relocating to the area, and as a valuable guide for visitors as well as longtime residents.

Contact the Chamber office today and we will have Mark Kearney from Village Profile get in touch with you. There is limited ad space available -- call us today.

Thank you to everyone who participated and attended the first annual "What Women Want" Expo!

We thank our sponsors: Arbonne International, CDM Promotions, Inches-A- Weigh, New Liberty Mortgage, Nu Skin Enterprises, Shoes by Diana, Stratford Square Mall.

What a great group of exhibitors we had. Thank you to all: American Cancer Society, American Laser Centers, Arbonne International, Bark Busters Home Dog Training, Black Tie Affair Day Spa & Salon, Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, CDM Promotions, CruiseOne, Different Drummer, Essential Bodywear, Fannie May Candies #395, Fit & Strong, LLC, Fresh & Silk Flowers, Get Organized by George, Inc., Gossip Salon, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, How Cute is That, Inc., Inches-A-Weigh, Mary Kay Cosmetics/Cindy Kopp, Massage Clinique, Inc., Mutual Bank, Mystery Shop, New Liberty Mortgage, Nu Skin Enterprises, Olympic Chiropractic, Picture This on Chocolate, Premier Design High Fashion Jewelry, Purses and Things, RoccoVino's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Select Comfort, Shaklee / Improve Life , Shoes by Diana, Sign*A*Rama, Sunrise Dental, Tastefully Simple, The Wholefood Farmacy, Total Staffing Solutions, Inc., Tupperware/Mary Kay Baldridge.

Thanks to the contributors, volunteers, attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and the committee. It was a very PINK day!

SAVE THE DATE -- November 30th
HOLIDAY COMEDY SOCIAL
"Let It Snow!!"
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
150 S. Gary, Carol Stream
Comedian: Vince Maranto
Silent Auction, Food, DJ

Consider donating an item for the Silent Auction!

Watch your mail for your invitation!

Come and celebrate the Holiday Season with your fellow chamber members!

A huge THANK YOU to Sindy Rogers, Carol Davis and staff at Manhattan's for a spectacular After Hours in October! We had a great turnout of 39 with some new faces -- that is always nice for networking. The food was fantastic -- thanks, Manhattan's! Here is the list of those who attended:
Company Representative
1 A Computer Tech Source, Inc. Gail Golec
2 Bark Busters Home Dog Training Karen Edstrom
3 Barnett Thomas Moyers
4 Bassett Furniture (visitor) Deb Loeber
5 Bob Sutter Bob Sutter
6 Boy Scouts of America (visitor) Wayne Pancoast
7 Brust Funeral Home Karen Malcom
8 Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Luanne Triolo
9 Chase Joy Lanham
10 Community Bank Wheaton-Glen Ellyn William Grosch
11 Community Bank Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Kenneth Franklin
12 Country Insurance Janai Ray
13 CruiseOne Dan Riley
14 Different Drummer JoAnn Larsen
15 Electric Easel Design (visitor) Luke Moreno
16 Enon Hill (visitor) Dave Gravel
17 Future Link of Illinois, Inc. Mike Loftus
18 Inve$tor$ Real Estate Jim (James) Spiech
19 Keep It Simple Amy Cahill
20 Keller Williams Realty Rosalie Hanzel
21 Marina Marketing Marina Collazo
22 MetLife/Mike Conley Mike Conley
23 Money Mailer of Central DuPage Sharon Spero
24 New Liberty Mortgage Tony Calkins
25 Nu Skin Enterprises Mary Kamka
26 Poplar Creek Church Darrel Malcom
27 R & M Printing and Promotions Inc. John Dini
28 Rapid Rentals & Sales, Inc. Michele Saxman
29 RRR Engineering Rob Rooney
30 Secondary Income Consultants Bill Kamka
31 Select Comfort Chriss Feliciano
32 The HBC Group Jim Hodgdon
33 Theodore M. Utchen, Attorney Ted Utchen
34 Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. Christie Ruffino
35 Tupperware/Mary Kay Baldridge Mark Baldridge
36 Wells Fargo Reverse Mortgage Laura Burke
37 Western DuPage Special RecAssoc Lea Jackman
38 Winfield Community Bank Diane Moyers
39 Winfield Community Bank Peggy Crosby

... ...CONGRATULATIONS to Ed Zuniga/Community Auto Body who is a new member to the Chamber Board of Directors. Ed replaces Renee Vennero/Harris of Carol Stream who is now located in the Roselle office. Welcome, Ed, and thank you, Renee!! ... ... ... SAVE THE DATE for the Christmas (Pub) Crawl on Thursday, December 6th. We will start at the Holiday Inn and end there; transportation provided. Special Room rates available. Look for more info on this Social event!... ...The next printed newsletter will go out the first week of December. If you would like to put a flyer in it, have 400 copies and your check for $120 to our chamber office no later than November 20th... ... ... Keep your fellow chamber members in mind while you prepare for the upcoming Holidays -- Halloween included! Shop the chamber!!!... ... ChamberMaster, our database managment provider, will be offering enhanced listings and sponsorships on our websites. Look for more information soon from the chamber and valued partner, ChamberMaster... ... ... Happy Fall -- Happy Halloween- - Happy Thanksgiving to all!