LUNCH N' LEARN |
February 28th will be the next date of our Brown Bag Lunch N' Learn at COD-Carol Stream. Our speaker will be Matt Laufenberg talking about "Retirement Savings Options for Small Business Owners". This event will start at 11:30am and finish at 1:00pm. Click here to sign up...
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NEED LEADS? ROCS! LEADS GROUP is a category-exclusive Leads Group of the Carol Stream Chamber, meeting the 1st & 3rd Wed's at Mapleberry, February 6 and 20th, 2013.
Learn more details about ROCS
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3rd ANNUAL BRIDAL EXPO RECAP |
When the weatherman said there would be freezing rain from 11:00 until 3:00 on the day of our Bridal and Special Events Expo, some of our local brides and party-throwers scoffed at it and ventured out anyways. Yes, the weather kept some away but our exhibitors did a fine job of presenting their businesses and pitching to the near 100 who attended. I spotted most of them networking with their fellow chamber members when a lull came, and heard some partnerships had been made. If you would like to see some photos of the event, click here... |
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Dear Chamber Members, |
This monthly eNewsletter supplements our quarterly printed edition and is designed to keep you current with chamber events and opportunities.
Touch your iPhones, iPads, fire up your 'Droids, Windows phones, or take out your day planner and enter these events. If you know someone who would benefit from our organization, feel free to forward this to them. |
WIB LUNCHEON RECAP |
If you were or were not at the luncheon yesterday, here is a recap with photos and names of attendees. |
NETWORKING IN THE MORNING |
February starts off busy and keeps us hopping all the month through. Our first event will be the February 5th "Networking in the Morning" - our Business Before Hours. This time we will be hosted by our chamber member Verizon Wireless, 336 W. Army Trail in Bloomingdale. This event features casual networking as well as Speed Networking. Sign up here...
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After the Before Hours comes the After Hours -- ok, that is confusing. Just mark your calendars for February 7th for a 5:30-7:30pm Business After Hours at Flip Flops Tiki Bar & Grill. Flip Flops is located off Gary and Lies at 1022 Fountain View Drive in Carol Stream. This type event is perfect for those who want to get some business relationships started or strengthened in a casual setting. Some of our members stay the whole two hours, while others arrive late or leave early. No matter which you choose, be sure to be armed with a fistful of business cards and networking energy!
Sign up here... |
REMEMBER THE 2/13 LUNCHEON... |
...because if you sign up, you WILL want to be sure to
attend. Our February 13th luncheon will feature speaker Robb Zbierski who will talk about "Discovering Your Memory Power". (you could also put a reminder on your calendar ...no one will know). We'll be at the Holiday Inn & Suites and the luncheon will begin at 11:30-1:00. Sign up here... |
FIVE STAR EXPO ON 2/22/13 |
Our annual multi-chamber Business2Business expo will be held on February 22nd at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes. The 17th annual Five Star Business Expo will feature members of the: Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, and the Glendale Heights chambers. If you've never been to it, you should seriously consider it. Here is more info....
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS |
We are very grateful for our next WIB event on Wednesday, February 27th at John & Tony's in West Chicago. We will hear from speaker Sharon Weinstein/SMW Group LLC on the topic of "Gratitude". Remember, women and men are always invited, as are non-chamber members. All our WIB events have a philanthropic piece to them and the February philanthropy will be toiletry items for PADS guests - toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, soap, etc. through member Our Savior Lutheran Church/Carol Stream. Sign up here... |
21-CHAMBER LUNCHEON & EXPO |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
11:00am-2:00pm
Bobak's Signature Events at Seven Bridges
6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge
Through PURPOSE, PERSISTENCE,
PERFORMANCE and
the PURSUIT OF PERFECTION,
Chris Catalano inspires the world
to rock on stage and in life!
Speaker:
Chris Catalano; Chairman & CEO of School of Rock, Past Chief Investment Officer for McDonald's Ventures with initiatives including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Boston Market, RedBox & Pret A Manger
Very limited seating - sign up here...
21 Participating Chambers:
Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Greater O'Hare, Hinsdale, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park, West Suburban, Western DuPage, Westmont, Wheaton, Woodridge |
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