August 2020
Chamber Newsletter
Celebration from July!
Opening of
Wahlburgers St. Charles!
We were lucky enough to celebrate the grand opening of Wahlburgers St. Charles at the end of July! We had a wonderful time seeing the new restaurant. Check out their website and stop by!
Opportunity in August!
Don't Miss the Virtual Leadership + Educational Symposium Next Week!
This event is an incredible opportunity for you to grow as a leader, to learn new and creative business skills, as well as bring practical knowledge back to your business in our breakout sessions. The Symposium is being launched by our Keynote Speaker Ron Onesti, of Onesti Entertainment and Arcada Theatre, on August 6th . This year have chosen to have this event be virtual so that you can participate from wherever you choose!
Check out the each individual session, including Communication Techniques, Networking Strategies, HR + Legal insights, Understanding Cash Flow and more , for $10 each , or the full package for $25 . Our Educational Committee has worked tirelessly to put together this intensive seminar and you won't want to miss it!
Business + Economic Revival
What Going Back to School means for Employers + Employees?
Now is the time that parents and children prepare for returning to school in the fall. During 2020, the planning looks quite different.  Rather than buying clothes and backpack items, parents are left thinking about the many unknowns as it relates to whether or not their children will be attending school in person. Will the return to school be fully remote? Home school? Hybrid options of 2 or 3 days remote and 2 or 3 in school?
Whatever choice school districts and parent make, there is certain to be many considerations and sacrifices both at home, school and the workplace. 

Join us for a panel discussion with area educators , employers and daycare/after school support providers. We will discuss options for parents and children and what the means to area schools and employers. There will be a give and take for all.   This program aims to review going back to school options and discuss how families, care providers and employers can work together to face the challenges ahead. This event will be on August 10th at 1pm. Save the Date! - Cheryl Flood, Practical HR
Member Highlight
Would you like to live life more intentionally and with purpose?
Sean Rosensteel is the author of the School of Intentional Living and the founder of the Intentional Living Academy. Perhaps you participated in the launch of his book release and our Q&A session a couple weeks back, if you did, you experienced first-hand Sean’s passion for helping others and living life with purpose. Sean's journey began when he found himself bankrupt at the age of 28 after following conventional wisdom all his life. This eye-opening moment showed him that attaining true happiness and fulfillment means breaking free of societal chains and making your own path. Now, he hopes to inspire and empower his readers to achieve their dreams and live the life they truly deserve. Visit Sean’s website to learn more about his book as well as stay tuned for his upcoming plans for his launch of the Intentional Living Academy. 
Legislative Feature
Meet the Candidates
Mark Your Calendars for these exclusive meet and greets with our local candidates for the November Election. We at the Chamber make it a high priority to make sure that you have the access that you need to your legislators and our Legislative Committee has worked incredibly hard to set up these events. Save the Date, Registration information coming soon!
8/25 th – 8:30 a.m . 6 th Congressional District Candidate – Jeanne Ives R 

8/25 th - 4:30 p.m. 6 th Congressional District Candidate – Sean Casten (D)

9/1 st  - 9 a.m.    14 th Congressional District Candidates – Lauren Underwood (D) and Jim Oberweis (R)

9/9 th  - 8:30 a.m.   25 th District Candidates for Illinois Senate – Karina Villa (D) and Jeanette Ward(R)

9/17 th  - 8:30 a.m.   65 th District Illinois House of Representatives – Martha Paschke (D) and Dan Ugaste(R)

9/30 th  - 8:30 a.m.   49 th District Illinois House of Representatives – Maura Hirschauer (D) and Laura Curtis(R)
Businesses of the Month
Our Businesses of the Month program celebrates our Distinguished Members, through a promotional video, written articles, social media presence, and a display in the Chamber office.
Click on each logo to see videos + more info on our highlighted businesses, or our Member Page to see everything our Members have to offer this month!