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Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
 
Monthly Member Update

May 2013
..in this issue
UPCOMING EVENTS
LUNCH N' LEARN
ROCS! LEADS GROUP
NETWORKING IN THE A.M.
NETWORKING IN THE A.M.
SNIPPETS
APRIL LUNCHEON
APRIL LUNCHEON
AFTER HOURS
RIBBON CUTTINGS
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
GOLF = EXPOSURE

UPCOMING EVENTS 

   
LUNCH N' LEARN

June 5th will be the date of our next Brown Bag Lunch N' Learn at COD-Carol Stream. Our speaker will be announced soon. This event will start at 11:30am and finish at 1:00pm. This is not a sales presentation. Click here to sign up...

Brown Bag Lunch N' Learn 

ROCS! LEADS GROUP

NEED LEADS? ROCS! LEADS GROUP is a category-exclusive Leads Group of the Carol Stream Chamber, meeting the 1st & 3rd Wed's at Mapleberry, May 1 & 15, 2013. They are also planning an After Hours soon.

Learn more details about ROCS

NETWORKING IN THE MORNING

  
We invite you to a bit of networking before  hours. "Networking in the Morning" will be held on June 4th at DEMAR Logistics. This event features casual networking as well as Speed Networking. Sign up here...

CONSTANT CONTACT CLASS OFFERED

 

We are a partner of Constant Contact, a great email marketing tool. Our members can receive a discount by letting them know you are a member of the Carol Stream Chamber.

 

We will hold a Brown Bag class with the Bloomingdale Chamber on May14th at Bloomingdale Golf Club from 11:30-2. Cost is $10 and you may bring a lunch, if you like. Sign up here...

SNIPPETS

SAVE THE DATE for the WIB EXPO on Wednesday, September 25th from 10-2 - SPONSOR deadline 5/25/13 to be put on the 7,500 pink, glossy postcards distributed throughout the community. Application here...Application here

Quick Links
  
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.
CHAMBER 101 OFFERED FOR NEW MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

   

For those new to the chamber, we offer "Chamber 101", an informational hour of networking and chamber tips. Held at the Carol Stream Public Library on this Friday, May 3rd from 7:30am to 8:30am, we invite new members as well as non-members interested in hearing more about the Carol Stream Chamber and benefits offered. Sign up here...

NEXT LUNCHEON IS "STATE OF THE VILLAGE" ON MAY 8th

 

One of the most popular luncheons with the highest attendance each year is the "State of the Village". Held this year on May 8th at the Holiday Inn & Suites from 11:30am until 1:15pm . Village staff along with Mayor Frank Saverino will update us on all things Carol Stream.
  
NEW this year, we've added a Mini-Expo --- 18 members will have a mini-exhibitor table to add to the value of the event. If you would like to sign up, click here.

 

wordle, state of the village 
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS x 2!

Our next After Hours gathering will take place on Tuesday, May 7th at RoccoVino's in Carol Stream. This had to be rescheduled due to the flooding.  Join us by signing up for this event....We also have a Multi-Chamber After Hours at Jameson's Charhouse on Thursday, May 16th from 5:3-7:30pm. The Bloomingdale Chamber will be joining us for this event.....register here...

RIBBON CUTTING MAY 15
 
Where can you go to catch the excitement of something new in business? Come to a Ribbon Cutting...
  
On May 15th Lakehaven Apartments will show off the very hard work they have put into each unit (yes, granite!) at an 11:30am Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-opening.
  
There is no cost to attend this event. We ask you bring some business cards, a smile, and an appetite for refreshments as you are there to help these 'neighbors' of ours celebrate on their special day!
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
 
What a great group we had for the annual "Tables of Interest" on April 24th!! We had so many excited attendees with compliments and smiles! For photos and a recap of the event.  click here....
EXPOSURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS


In the mail is your invitation to be a part of this year's Chamber Golf Outing. There are so many ways for each chamber member to participate; what is a good fit for you?

 

This year more than ever, golf sponsorships allow year-round exposure for your business. Golfers will love this event and they can either sign up as a foursome or individuals. Prizes for the Raffle are always needed and some suggestions are gift certificates, electronics, foursomes, summertime paraphenalia (coolers, umbrella chairs), etc. Volunteers are needed to make this day run smoothly. Purchasing raffle tickets is another way to support this major chamber fundraiser. 

 

Sometimes, it's tough to get your business name out there. How do you do it? What is effective for you? Is it a one-time deal?

  

Save the date - July 18th we'll be at Klein Creek Golf Club, swinging at that little white ball. But sponsorship brings you more than a sign on the course this year. Depending on the level you choose, you can have exposure during the year through our website, eBlasts, and newsletter flyers INCLUDED in your sponsorship!

 

Add your MUGSHOT to the poster that will be found at our chamber events. Keep that "Top of Mind Awareness"....by being a Sponsor for the 2013 Chamber Golf "Classic! Click here for information on levels and watch for a mailing during April where you can sign up your foursome. FORE!!

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Thank you for taking the time to read these updates from the chamber. Be sure to forward this to a business associate who could benefit from chamber membership.
 
Sincerely,
Luanne Newman, Executive Director
Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce
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