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Upcoming Events!
March 8
State of the Village/State of the Economy Luncheon
Bloomingdale Golf Club
11:30 AM
March 15
Open House
Ducat Chiropractic
5:30 PM
RegisterMarch 22 Multi-Chamber Luncheon Bobak's Woodridge 11:30 AM
RegisterMarch 27 BAWIB Bring a Friend Luncheon Brunch Cafe 11:30 AM
April 10 Cadence Health Rehabilitation Center 4:30 PM |
New Members
Costco Wholesale
Jermaine Johnson
505 W. Army Trail Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-351-3010
D.P. Designs
Donna Pochowicz
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
847-727-7585
donna.pochowicz.com
Dr. Aimee and Associates
Dr. Aimee Harris Newon
One Tiffany Pointe, Ste. 111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-980-1400
draimeeandassociates.com
Richelieu Hardware
Kim Matranga
6350 Church Rd.
Hanover Park, IL 60133
847-451-9300
richelieu.com
Sleep Well, LLC
Mustafa Ali
227 Gary Ave.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-894-8800
sleepwell-lab.com
U.S. Cellular
Timothy Brensel
348-130 W. Army Trail Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-894-3920
uscellular.com
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Premier Members
Blue Star Technology
Gold American Portfolio Mortgage Corp Associated Dental CareBloomingdale Animal HospitalBMO Harris Bank-BloomingdaleComprehensive DentistrySilver
A Winning Edge
Allegra Marketing Print Mail of Roselle
Century 21 Lullo/Branka Poplonski
Dr. Aimee and Associates
Letizia Dental
Stratford Dental
West 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.
Bloomingdale |
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Chamber News from the President
Dear Members:
We have two great luncheons planned for March. The first is the traditional State of the Village/State of the Economy luncheon on March 8. Mayor Bob Iden will discuss important developments in Bloomingdale. Strider Elass, Economic Analyst at First Trust Advisors, will provide valuable information about the direction of the economy. The second luncheon is the annual West Suburban Multi-Chamber Luncheon and Expo on March 22. This year's featured speaker is Tom Ricketts, owner of the Chicago Cubs. Seating is limited for this luncheon, so please respond as soon as possible. The last day to register is Friday, March 9. WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED.
In addition, join us for after hour events on March 15 at the new office of Ducat Chiropractic and on April 10 at Cadence Health Rehabilitation Center. Register online for all these events at bloomingdalechamber.com.
Enjoy the official arrival of spring and remember to shop local!
Best regards,
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Chamber 30th Anniversary
The Chamber is excited to be celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. Every month, we will feature an article from one of our long standing members about the history of the Chamber.
Ed Levato, Sr., one of the founding members of the Chamber contributed the following information about the start of Chamber golf outings:
"As a fledging organization, money was an acute need and in an effort to raise money, our board decided to host a fun activity. Sometime in the mid-to-late 1980's, we sponsored our first golf outing. No other chamber in the area had done this. In fact, I don't even remember any social or charitable group sponsoring a golf event. It turned out to be a lot of fun and did raise a decent amount of money. Our board took it as a compliment that within 5 years almost all local chambers followed suit and started golf outings as fundraisers. So many clubs and charities now have golf fundraisers that an active member of the community can easily be invited to 10-15 outings per year to raise money for some worthwhile cause or another."
Fred Lonigro, a member since 1989, tells us the most significant event he remembers about the Chamber was the first 50 Men Who Cook event in 2009. He shares:
"The first year the Chamber had the "50 Men Who Cook" event was enjoyable. I loved watching all the culinary talent and judging my favorite foods. It was a fun evening for all."
Please share your stories of the Chamber with us and join us for our anniversary celebrations throughout the year. |
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BAWIB March 27 Seminar
Difficult Conversations~From a Pounding Heart to an Open Mind |
Conversations we dread, and often handle poorly, are part of all our lives: in boardrooms and family rooms, across the negotiation table and the dinner table. This seminar, presented by Jeanne Malnati, will teach us how to handle these discussions with more success and less anxiety. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 AM and the program will start promptly at
8:00 AM. Thank you to Bloomingdale Bank & Trust for hosting us in their second floor boardroom.
To register: March 27 BAWIB Seminar |
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Georgene Geils Woman of the Year Award Dinner
We presented the 2012 Woman of the Year Award to Cindy Blaski of Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail of Glendale Heights during our Annual Dinner at Jameson's Charhouse on February 28. Larry Naselli, who nominated Cindy for the award, shared stories of Cindy's many volunteer efforts. Cindy is very involved with Willow Creek Community Church and also volunteers with Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, the Five Star Expo Committee and Bloomingdale Area Woman in Business. Cindy is a true role model and we are honored to present this year's award to her.
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Chamber and BAWIB Scholarships The Chamber scholarships are now available online. The first scholarship is for residents of Bloomingdale or children of Chamber member employees. The "Alumni" scholarship is solely for students who have previously won the regular scholarship. (Past alumni winners are not eligible). BAWIB also offers a scholarship for women who are at least 21 years old and are returning to school to advance their careers. All scholarships are available on our website. Scholarships |
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Comprehensive Dentistry Provides Free Care for Needy
Comprehensive Dentistry will host its 1st Annual "Dentistry from the Heart" event on April 21. The dentists will provide free dental care to patients in need from 8 AM to 5 PM. Comprehensive is looking for volunteers and sponsors to assist with the event. Sponsors will be included in all press releases and promotional material. If you are interested, please contact Michelle at 630-327-3590. For more information: comprehensivedentistry.com. |
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Sunrise Senior LIving
From March 16th to March 30, Sunrise of Bloomingdale at 129 E. Lake St., will be a drop off spot for donations of lightly used clothing, shoes, etc. Sunrise residents will organize the items before they are delivered to local charities. If you would like to volunteer to help Sunrise with the deliveries, please contact Erin Lambert at 630-295-8600. |
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Michael Hooper Receives Award
Michael Hooper, General Manager of Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort was recently honored at the 20th Annual Trumpet Awards show in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael won the prestigious "Power at the Front Door" Award. This honor was bestowed on 17 Black Hotel General Managers and Hotel Industry Executives for their achievements in the hospitality industry.
The Trumpet Awards celebrate African American achievement. This marvelous event was created in 1993 at Turner Broadcasting by then company executive Xernona Clayton and endorsed by founder Ted Turner. The honorees are men and women whose exemplary lives have impacted the world. "They inspire in each of us to forge ahead even in the face of adversity',
says Mrs. Clayton, and "we are proud of their accomplishments and grateful to have the pleasure of presenting their achievements."
The Trumpet Awards show will be aired on TV One on
Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. EST (7:00 p.m. CST).
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