eBusiness Update
Sept. 28, 2009 eBusiness Update
September 29: Business-Education Kickoff Breakfast
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Creating a prepared workforce.
Business-Education
The annual Business-Education Kick-off Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, September 29, at 8:00 a.m. at the Prisco Community Center at Illinois Avenue and Lake Street in Aurora. Superintendents from Districts 129, 131, and 204 have been invited to speak.
 
Join the more than 100 Chamber members who are actively addressing the workforce needs of the future by establish a partnership with one or more of our area schools.
 
Registration for Chamber members is $15; non-members is $20.
 
For more information on the Business-Education Partnership focus at the Aurora Regional Chamber, click here.
Premier Members

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October 6: Pandemic Health Issues Affecting Business
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Is your business prepared for an H1N1 flu outbreak?
 
Tuesday, October 6: Pandemic Health Issues That Affect Business
Lunch at Hotel Arista at City Gate, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville 60563
 
Panelists Include:
Linda F. Newman, Partner and Nurse-Attorney, SmithAmundsen, LLC
Jennifer Jaquez, Disease Intervention Specialist, Kane County Health Department
Sue Quirin, Infectious Control Manager, Provena Mercy Medical Center
 
Moderator: Julie Proscia, Parnter, SmithAmundsen, LLC
 
Sponsored in part by SmithAmundsen, LLC; Benefitdecisions; and Hotel Arista
 
11:00 am - Registration & Networking
11:30 a.m. - Lunch
Noon - Program

$25 for members; $35 for non-members
Registration online at www.aurorachamber.com
Or by calling (630) 897-3751 by Monday, October 5
October 15: EXPOsure (A business-to-business expo)
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Expose Your Business to More Customers.
Jack Lavin LunchPresented by Aurora University.
 
Join us for EXPOsure 2009 at Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Meet new customers. Establish new partnerships. Grow your business. 
 
Thursday, October 15
Business-to-Business Expo: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Members-Only After Hours: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
 
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: Aurora University; Gold Sponsor: The Beacon News; Business After Hours Sponsors: Comcast and KCT Credit Union; "Oktoberfest" Mug Sponsor: Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501; Bag Sponsor: Old Second National Bank; and Breakfast Sponsor: Kelmscott Communications.
 
For a complete list of exhibitors, visit our web page here
Elite Members

For information, contact Sally Rutledge-Ott, ACE.

95.9 The River

Eyeland Optical 

Rush-Copley Medical Center

98.3 WCCQ

Harris NA

Sequoia General Contracting Corp.

100.7 WRXQ

JB Architecture Group, Inc.

ServPro of Aurora

Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.

Konen Insurance Agency, Inc

Sherwin-Williams

AquaTech Plumbing

Kunkel & Associates, Inc.

Sign*A*Rama

Aurora Corporate Center/Burgess Enterprises

Liberty Mutual - Dawn Tully

SmithAmundsen, LLC

Aurora Tri State

Midwest Dental Associates

Star 96.7

Aurora University

Old Second National Bank

Stumm Insurance, LLC

B2b Interactive Marketing

Painters District Council 30

the Visionary Agency

Chicago Premium Outlets

Paramount Theatre

VIRE Technologies

Chiro One

Play N Trade

W.W. Grainger

CL!X Portrait Studios

Plum Landing Retirement Community

Waubonsee Community College

Continental Acura of Naperville

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501

Weldstar

Continental Audi of Naperville

Provena Mercy Medical Center

Westfield Fox Valley

Continental Mazda of Naperville

Rasmussen College

WJOL-AM

Cricket Communications, Inc.

R.C. Wegman Construction Company

You & Me, Inc

Dreyer Occupational Health Services

 River West Radiation Therapy Center

Young Dental Care, Ltd.

Ellis Towing, Inc.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events at the Chamber

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09/29

8:00 a.m.

Business-Education Kick-Off Breakfast: Prisco Community Center, Illinois Avenue & Lake Street, Aurora 60506

09/29

10:00 a.m.

World Gym Open House: 300 N. Highland Ave., Aurora 60506. Food, raffles & specials

09/29

6:00 p.m.

Advanced Credit Solutions Credit Repair Seminar: Aurora Regional Chamber Offices, 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora

10/06

11:00 a.m.

Member Lunch: Pandemic Health Issues Affecting Business:Hotel Arista, City Gate Center, Naperville

10/08

4:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest: Aurora Corporate Center, 1585 Beverly Court, Units 108, 113, 114, Aurora 60502. RSVP by Oct. 5 to sales@auroracorporatecenter.com

10/15

11:00 a.m.

EXPOsure: A business-to-business expo: Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora

10/15

4:00 p.m.

Members-Only After Hours: Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora

11/10

9:00 a.m.

Heartland/Chamber Veterans Blood Drive: Chamber Offices, 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora 60506. Please call (630) 897-9214 to register for a time.

11/17

9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Connections: Chamber Offices, 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora 60506.

11/19

11:00 a.m.

Lending Panel for Business:

11/20

7:30 a.m.

Leadership Program:Hotel Arista, City Gate Center, Naperville

12/09

4:30 p.m.

Holiday Celebration: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Details to follow.

 


 
Chamber Announces Business of the Year Awardees
Congratulations, Business Award Winners!
 
At the 89th Annual Celebration & Awards Event last week, the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients for the 2009 Business of the Year awards. More than two dozen Chamber members were nominated in six categories. Congratulations to the business members for exemplifying the winning attributes. For photos and information on the recipients, click here.
 
Member News
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Congratulations to Fox Valley Park District employees  Laureen Baumgartner, Barb Potter, Jordan Real and Debbie Smith who have each attained the national recognition of Certified Park and Recreational Professional designation.
 
Join the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and fellow members at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in downtown Aurora this Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. for live coverage of the International Olympic Committee's vote for the 2016 Olympics. For information, contact the Bureau at (630) 897-3891.
Welcome New Members
Loan Home, Inc.
Thom Sudal
100 W. 22nd Street, Suite 109
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-9310 
 
World Gym
Mike Novitski
300 N. Highland Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801-7733
 
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Tanya Carter
3819 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 101
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 284-2588
 
Contact Information
phone: (630) 897-9214
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