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Upcoming Events!
August 23
BAWIB Networking Luncheon
Jameson's Charhouse
11:15 AM
August 30Spirit of Enterprise Summit Westin, Itasca 9:30 AM
September 1
BAWIB
Girl Power Happy Hour
Orchid Restaurant
5:00 PM
September 8
General Membership Luncheon
Bloomingdale Golf Club
11:30 AM
September 15
Chamber Unplugged
Ballydoyle Irish Pub
5:00 PM
September 24
50 Men Who Cook
Hilton Indian Lakes Resort
6:00 PM
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New Members
Alden Group Homes Anna Johnson
108 S. First St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
www.thealdennetwork.com
Anyway's American Grill & Pub
George Lamberis
304 W. Army Trail Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-351-8870
www.anywayspub.com
Blue Star Technology
David Litt
127 E. Lake St., Ste. 101
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-378-1900
www.bluestartec.com
Calibrate Health
Quan Nguyen
265 E. Army Trail Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
630-344-9302
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Premier Members
Gold
Associated Dental Care
Bloomingdale Animal Hospital
Comprehensive Dentistry
Harris Bank of Bloomingdale
Silver
A Winning Edge
Asset Protection Law Center
Century 21 Lullo/Branka Poplonski
Letizia Dental
McClure Publishing
Multi-Lines Insurance and Investment Services
Stratford Dental Associates
Stratford Place Apartments
Turning Point Video ProductionsWest Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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LEADS Groups
The Bloomingdale Chamber offers two LEADS Groups:
Bloomingdale One
meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Contact is Tom Lewandwoski, Allegra Roselle
630.351.7111
Bloomingdale Business Connections
meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Contact is Larry Naselli, Allegra Glendale Heights
630-790-0444
Both groups meet at 7:45 AM here at the Chamber office.
108 W. Lake St.
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Chamber News from the President
Dear Members:
As the summer draws to a close and the kids head back to school, we at the Chamber are gearing up for one of our biggest events of the year -- 50 Men Who Cook. Our 3rd annual 50 Men Who Cook community event will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 6-8PM at Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort. Continue reading for more information on sponsorships, volunteering as a cook and tickets sales.
Join us on September 1 for our 2nd quarterly Girl Power Happy Hour at 5:00 PM at Orchid Restaurant in Stratford Square Mall. Orchid will supply complimentary appetizers. All are invited.
Our next general membership luncheon will highlight our non-profit businesses. It will take place on September 8 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Best regards,
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50 Men Who Cook
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Save the date for Bloomingdale Chamber's third annual 50 Men Who Cook. 50 men from our community will prepare sample size portions of their favorite dish for attendees to sample and judge. It's an evening of great food, live music and raffle prizes at Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort. Proceeds from the event benefit the wellness programs at Bloomingdale elementary schools. If you would like to become a sponsor, volunteer as a cook, donate a raffle prize, or purchase tickets, call the chamber office at 630-980-9082 or go to 50 Men Who Cook. Tickets are $25 per person.
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Adventist GlenOaks Hospital. Thank you also to Master Chef sponsor Bloomingdale Bank and Trust (formerly Old Town Bank and Trust) and grocery sponsor Caputo's Fresh Markets.
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Spirit of Enterprise Summit with Congressman Roskam
The US Chamber and NIBAC present a Multi-Chamber Breakfast with Congressman Peter Roskam. Congressman Roskam will give his impression of the first session of the 111th Congress as the Chief Deputy Whip of the Republicans and as Ways and Means Committee Person. He will also receive the US Chamber's Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support in voting for the Chamber's position on select legislation. The breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 30 at the Westin Hotel in Itasca. Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 9:30 AM. The program will run from 10 to 11 AM. Click here to register:
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Georgene Geils
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of long-time Bloomingdale resident Georgene Geils. When BAWIB was looking for a successful woman to name our annual Women of the Year award after, Georgene stood out as the logical choice. Georgene and her husband Wally were pioneers in the community when they opened Econo-Mart in Bloomingdale in 1958. In fact, Econo-Mart literally put Bloomingdale on the map after delivery trucks had trouble finding the store in what was then a small farm community. In addition, Georgene served as a role model and mentor to young women through her work with Bloomingdale schools, churches and politics. Georgene never missed our annual Women of the Year dinner. We will miss her but are grateful for the example she has left for future generations.  
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BAWIB August 23 Networking Luncheon
Join us for some spirited conversation and exchange of business cards at a networking luncheon on Tuesday, August 23 at Jameson's Charhouse in Bloomingdale. Register at BAWIB Networking Luncheon |
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Date Change for Sept. BAWIB Seminar
The BAWIB calendar reflects a Bloomingdale Area Women in Business seminar scheduled for Tuesday September 27. The date of this seminar has been changed to Tuesday, October 4. Please change your calendars accordingly. The topic is "Knowledge is Power" and will be presented by Julie Keating, Director of Adult Services at the Bloomingdale Public Library. The seminar will be held at the Bloomingdale Library at 101 Fairfield Way. Continental breakfast and networking starts at 7:30 AM. The program will run from 8 to 9 AM. Additional information will be sent in September.
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Job Skills Workshop Today's job market is tough. Distinguishing yourself from the pack can be the hardest part of the process. Congressman Peter Roskam will be hosting a free Job Skills Workshop on Friday, August 26 at Medinah Banquets in Addison. The event will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. In addition to conducting information sessions on writing resumes, cover letters, and job search techniques, there will be tables set up in a separate room for representatives from local staffing agencies and workforce development groups such as Illinois workNet and workNet DuPage. For more information and to register, go to Roskam Job Skills Workshop.
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WDSRA Director Jane Hodgkinson Retires
Ask Jane Hodgkinson what inspired her to spend the past 30 years creating recreational opportunities for people with special needs and she'll tell you it's the stories she hears. The recently retired executive director of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Assn. recalls one mother whose daughter had lost her leg to bone cancer. Medical personnel told her daughter what she wouldn't be able to do, but WDSRA told her what she could do. The girl went on to travel the world, compete in paralympics and win a scholarship to the University of Illinois.
When Jane joined WDSRA in 1981, the agency was just five years old, had a full-time staff of five and offered a handful of programs that served 240-250 participants. Under Jane's direction, WDSRA now offers 15,000 different activities, camps, trips and sports annually to 5,000 children and adults with physical and mental special needs in 10 communities in the surrounding area. We wish Jane well in her retirement.
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Volunteer at Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living has opportunities for you to volunteer as a conversation partner, a helper on community outings, a leader for activity or games, etc. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of the Sunrise residents, contact Erin Lambert, Sunrise Activity and Volunteer Coordinator at 630-295-8600.
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