February 2023

CHAMBERVISION


The monthly newsletter of the

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

925 Burlington Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

Chamber Office #: (630) 271-4102

Chamber Cell Number: (331) 801-0098

[email protected]

www.lislechamber.com

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CHAIR MESSAGE


Lee Ernst

The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty



New Year celebrations are behind us, and you may be getting your bookkeeping and taxes prepared. Such is a January for a lot of people. February brings us football's big finale and house hunting. Yes, typically after the big game buyers and sellers come out of hibernation and start their journey. This year will be the same. We have had more buyers out this January than a typical January. This is good news for our economy! If 2022 was compared to a dumpster fire, maybe 2023 will be the fire department? Either way, we get what we put in, so let’s make the best of this year. 


Get out to some of the Lisle Area Chamber events and meet and mingle. There are multiple events coming up in February. On February 2nd the State of the Village General Membership Luncheon is being held at North American Pizza & Culinary Academy. There are a few multi-chamber events taking place this month. On February 8th there is the Multi-Chamber Heart Health Presentation. Then on February 21st there is the Virtual Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking event. This is networking from your desk, how convenient! If you are looking to network in-person, on February 28th there is a Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Breakfast. Also, think of attending the LINCT Meeting on February 15th. This is the Chamber’s leads group and free to attend with your membership.  Check out the Chamber website at www.LisleChamber.com for any last minute events. If you are not a member, consider joining the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce to keep your business in front of all the great Lisle residents and business community.

2023

Board of Directors


Lee Ernst

Chair

The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty


Jon Pratscher

Past Chair

Lisle Park District


Kimberly Novovesky Treasurer

BankFinancial


Bev Hudson

Poundcake Bakery


Debbie Pawlowicz

DPG Real Estate


Tom Reif

GCG Financial, LLC


Susan Ross

The Morton Arboretum


Tom Thornton

Your Promo Partners


Eric Ertmoed,

 ex officio

Village of Lisle


American Family Insurance

John O'Brien

www.johnobrienagency.com

Applied Network Concepts

www.anc-security.com

Bil Foster for Congress

www.billfoster.com

Cabinets City Naperville

www.cabinetscity.com

Classical Marketing

www.classicalmarketing.com

Davey Tree Expert Company

www.davey.com


Four Lakes Recreation

www.fourlakessnowsports.com

Glamorous Furniture Store

www.glamorousfurniturestore.com

Glamorous Furniture Store For Helping Families

www.glamorousfurnitureforhelpingfamilies.org

Lisle Savings Bank

www.lsb.bank


Maple Terrace Shopping Center

(847) 272-6800


Navistar, Inc.

www.navistar.com

North American Pizza & Culinary Academy

www.pizzaculinaryacademy.com


One-2-One Computer Assistance

www.goone2one.com

Partners and Paws Veterinary Services

www.partnersandpaws.com

Premier Financial Health Insurance

www.pfichicago.com

Silver Car Wash & Detail Center

www.silvercarwashlisle.com

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics, Inc.

www.spayillinois.org

State Farm Insurance -

Luis F. Garcia

www.agentluisfgarcia.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ross

Bishop Post 5696

(630) 271-9806

WDCB 90.9fm Public Radio

www.wdcb.org

West Suburban Community Pantry

www.wscpantry.org

Aurelios Pizza Woodridge


Brasi Pizzeria


Boss Dawgz


Caring Smile Dental


Craig's Auto Service Center


DnD Transfers


-DPG-Real Estate

Debbie Pawlowicz


DuPage Lawn and Home Services



Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Supply


Goldstar Security Services


Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.


Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.


Katy Cunningham Photography LLC


Leeco Steel


Lisle Township


Marquette Companies

Midwest Auto Body of Lisle


Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services


On Time Mobile Wash


Schmaltz Deli


Sheraton Lisle


The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty


Thrive of Lisle


Villages on Maple

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Member Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars/Breweries & Catering


Aurelio’s Pizza Woodridge

6430 Main Street, Ste. 130

Woodridge, IL 60517

(630) 968-0077


www.aureliospizza.com/locations/woodridge/

Boss Dawgz

5520 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 319-2847


www.bossdawgz.com


Brasi Pizzeria

5328 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-8989


www.brasipizzeria.com


Bubblehouse Brewing Company

2121 Ogden Avenue, Unit A

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 541-3968


www.bubblehousebrewing.com

Culver’s Downers Grove/Lisle

2500 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 434-9401



www.culvers.com/restaurants/downder-grove

Dinner Ready

6408 College Road

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 812-9384


www.chefmarks.com


Manna Kitchen

2801 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 536-8328


www.mannakitchen.net

Morningside Cafe

1920 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 810-0418


www.morningsidelisle.com

Nel's Old Time Inn

4907 Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 971-1090


Nel's Old Time Inn


North American Pizza &

Culinary Academy

1970 University Lane

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 395-9958


www.pizzaculinaryacademy.com

 Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

2901 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 922-4100



www.paisanspizza.com


Papa Johns Pizza

1044 Maple Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 395-7210


www.papajohns.com


Poundcake Bakery

4730 Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 234-9700



www.poundcakebakery.us

Raymes Steak & Fish House

4801 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 963-2240


www.raymessteakhouse.com

Schmaltz Deli

3011 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 484-5280


www.schmaltzdeli.com

The Dock Bar & Grill

Seven Bridges Golf Club

One Mulligan Drive

Woodridge, IL 60517

(630) 964-7777


www.sevenbridgesgolfclub.com/thedock/


Thrive Up

5328 Lincoln Avenue, Unit 118

Lisle, IL 60532

(815) 999-1192


www.instagram.com/thrive_up_/

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

John O'Brien

John O’Brien of American Family Insurance is this month’s featured Ambassador. John has his own insurance agency with American Family Insurance which he started back in 1993. Through offering coverage for home, auto, life, and business insurance his philosophy is to make sure you always know what coverages are available to you and then you can decide what is best for your situation. John recently moved his agency to Lisle from the northside of Chicago to better serve the community he considers home.

 

In addition to being involved with the Ambassador Committee, John is the Chair of the LINCT group (Leadership In Networking Committee Team). He encourages all members to attend as many LINCT meetings as possible on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. It is a tremendously effective way to establish relationships with other chamber members and help each other grow their businesses. John looks forward to being on the Ambassador Committee, welcoming the new members and letting them know how they can help others while helping themselves.

 

John and his wife Carri have lived in Steeple Run for 24 years along with current residents Mazie and Harley (2 loving Shiatzu’s). When not working or being available to help out with community activities, John loves the challenge of a nice golf course, rooting on local sports teams and traveling from time to time. A quote from Tony Robbins that has meant a lot to John is “The difference between being one of the best and being the best is only 2 millimeters, but most people don’t know that”. Continued health and success to all!!     


John O'Brien

American Family Insurance

3080 Ogden Avenue, Suite 302

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 579-0567  

www.amfam.com/agents/illinois/lisle/john-obrien

Multi-Chamber State of County Business

Expo & Luncheon

Photos courtesy of Chamber630 and Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2023 Multi-Chamber Business Expo & State of the County Luncheon featuring the new DuPage County Chair, Deb Conroy. Thank you to Emerge Wealth Strategies and Seven Bridges Golf Club for taking part in the Business Expo. Are you looking for ways to expand your networking, think about attending a multi-chamber event in the future. Visit the Chamber's website to see the upcoming networking events.

Hot Deals, Member-2-Member Discounts & Job Postings


Does your business have a hot deal to share with the Community or would your business like to offer special Member-2-Member deals? You can upload your hot deal to the Chamber website by logging into your member account on the Chamber's website.


If you need to set or re-set your login and password for member access, please contact Claudine at [email protected]. You can also contact the Chamber if you

have a Member-2-Member deal you would like to set up.

The Chamber offers member businesses to post their businesses job openings to our Chamber website. If you have any job postings you would like posted on the website, please contact the Chamber at [email protected].


LISLE WOMAN'S CLUB

Invites you to dine at

Fundraiser Proceeds Support Lisle Woman's Club Philanthropic Causes

For more about the organization: www.lislewomansclub.org or email: [email protected]

FREE NETWORKING

Join the Chamber's Leads Group - LINCT

Do You Need A Snow Plow Service For Your Business?

CJ Snow Removal Inc., has been offering commercial snow plowing service to Bolingbrook and the surrounding suburbs for over 40 years. With a fleet of over 40 vehicles they offer the best in snow plowing, snow removal, and salting services. They are fully insured. For a free estimate or more information, please call us at 630.739.7587

CJ Snow Removal, Inc.

680 N. Bolingbrook Dr.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

(630) 739-7587


www.johansenfarms.com/winter-snowplowing/

Thrive Up Customer Appreciation Day!!

Sunday, February 12th

9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Thrive Up

5328 Lincoln Ave (Rte.53),

Unit 118

Lisle, IL 60532

(872) 218-3926


www.instagram.com/thrive_up_/


2023 Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Information

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The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to high school students graduating in 2023. Awards are based on several considerations that include academic achievement, community involvement, and need. 


Application deadline is April 7, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.



Click Here for the 2023 Scholarship Application & Requirements


Application Requirements


  • Applicants must either have an immediate family member who is a member of the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce (individually or through corporate affiliation), or they must have a Lisle mailing address.


  • Applicants must plan to attend a technical or trade school, business college, or a two- or four-year college or university.


  • The application packet must be fully and legibly completed.


  • The application must be received at the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce via email submission ([email protected] or [email protected]); delivered in-person to the Lisle Area Chamber office or by U.S. Mail postmarked (925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle IL 60532) by 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2023. The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for application packets that are not correctly submitted. For any questions in regard to application submissions, please contact the Chamber at (331) 801-0098.


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Lisle Area Chamber Gyms &

Fitness Centers



Central Park Athletic Club

4225 Naperville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 505-7799


www.lifestart.net/centralpark


F45 South Lisle

6462 College Road

Lisle, IL 60532

(773) 230-0491


www.f45training.com/southlisle/home


Lisle Park District

(Community Park Fitness)

1825 Short Street

Lisle, IL 60532

630-964-3410, ext.4318


www.communityparkfitness.org


Visiting Lisle?

Lisle Area Chamber Member Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville

3003 Corporate West Drive

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 505-0900


DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville Website

Hyatt Regency Lisle

1400 Corporetum Drive

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-1234


Hyatt Regency Lisle Website

Sheraton Lisle

3000 Warrenville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 505-1000


Sheraton Lisle Website

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Are you looking to buy or sell a commercial or residential location?


Comstock Realty Group

Donald Gudmundson

2757 Maple Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 961-2766

www.comstock-realty.com

DPG Real Estate

Debbie Pawlowicz

4726 B Main Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 309-1466

www.dpg-homes.com


Front Street Real Estate

Alexis Ruck

700 Front Street

Lisle, IL 60532

(224) 249-4015

www.frontstreetrealestate.com

The Gorrell Team--Baird & Warner

Tom and Ellen Gorrell

836 W. 75th Street

Naperville, Illinois 60565

(708) 704-7862

(708) 790-2805

www.lisleliving.com

The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty

Lee Ernst

2248 Ferry Road, Unit 104

Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 514-4306

(602) 486-2255

www.leeernstgroup.com


TORG Realty, Inc.

Mary DeLaLeurs

1111 Burlington Avenue, Ste. 108D

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 816-6969

www.torgrealtyinc.com

SnoFest 2023

Four Lakes Snowsports


Saturday, February 11, 2023

Events for Super SnoFest Hours: 10AM - 8PM

Football Themed Event -

    Discounts for dressing to theme

    Tailgate Barbeque throughout the day

    Live Music

    Big Air Contest - 3:00pm

    Rail Jam - 4:00pm

    Dual Race Course

    Product Demos

    Torchlight Parade - 8:05pm


(Information & Photo courtesy of Four Lakes Snowsports Website)

Visit Four Lakes Snowsports Website


Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports

Four Lakes has the “Anyone Can Do” attitude and wants to help you learn to ski or snowboard. Our Snowsports School is ready to get you started and to always teach students to ski & snowboard safely, in control, proficient and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Private and Group lessons can be scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings, weekends and holidays. Telemark and Nordic lessons are also available upon special request. Call our Reservation Center, and we will place you, your children, or your group in a lesson program that is convenient for you.

We offer the opportunity for any group to come enjoy the slopes. Birthday parties, YMCA, park district, corporate outing, family reunion, scout groups, or just a handful of your friends are all welcome to pre-register and receive the best group pricing available for a complete day of entertainment.

 

So whether you are the highly experienced skier or the beginner first time snowboarder, come out to Four Lakes and enjoy what generations of snowsports enthusiasts have already done so for decades.

  • Skiing & Snowboarding Days and Nights 
  • Modern Snowmaking and Grooming Equipment 
  • Beginner Areas Available 
  • Entire Area Open to Skiing & Snowboarding 
  • Seven Tow Ropes 
  • Professional Instruction Available for All Levels 
  • Complete Lodge with Restaurant, Bar and Cafeteria Service
  • Group Ski & Snowboard Programs
  • Special “Learn to Race” Advanced Skiing Program
  • Complete Ski & Snowboard Rental Facility 
  • Storage Lockers Available for Rent 
  • Ski Patrol & First Aid Services 
  • Ski & Snowboard Necessity Shop
  • Free Parking 
  • Special Terrain Activity Areas
  • Located Minutes from Major Highways
  • FREE WiFi in Cafeteria


Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports

5750 Lakeside Drive

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 964-2550

[email protected]


www.fourlakessnowsports.com


(Information courtesy of Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports Website)

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Do You Need To Service or Clean Your Vehicle?


Craig's Auto Service Center


1101 Warrenville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-7510


Visit Craig's Auto Service Center Website


Honda of Superstore of Lisle

Volvo Cars of Lisle


4325 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-7200


Visit Honda Superstore of Lisle Website


Visit Volvo Cars Lisle Website


Midwest Auto Body of Lisle


2115 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 852-8318


Visit Midwest Auto Body of Lisle Website




On Time Mobile Wash


1712A Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(312) 237-7351



Visit On Time Mobile Wash Website

Silver Car Wash and Detail Center


3104 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 577-1310


Visit Silver Car Wash & Detail Center Website

2022-2023 Member Directory &

Community Profile



The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023 Member Directory & Community Profile has been completed and sent out to over 8,500 single family homes in Lisle and Lisle Area Businesses. It is also at Lisle Village Hall, Lisle Park District, Lisle Township, Lisle Savings Bank and more. Click on the link below to view the Member Directory & Community Profile.


Click Here To View The 2022-2023 Member Directory & Community Profile


CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT

DuPage Lawn and Homes Services


At our DuPage Lawn and Home Services, they understand the importance of a well-manicured lawn and a beautiful outdoor space. They will work with you to design and maintain a landscape that suits your needs and enhances the curb appeal of your home. They offer a wide range of services, including garden design, planting, landscaping, lawn maintenance and mowing.

Visit dupagelawn.com and get a free estimate today!


DuPage Lawn and Home Services

Morgan Simcox, Owner

P.O. Box 3982

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 936-4027

www.dupagelawn.com


CHAMBER RAVES

Congratulations to Scrim's Esports Gaming Center for being featured by Sports Destination Management. Scrim's is located at 2000 Ogden Avenue, Lisle. Sports Destination Management wrote that "Esports thrive in DuPage County, thanks to the Scrims Esports Gaming Center and the annual Frosty Faustings event now entering its 15th year. The Scrims venue, located 30 minutes from O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago, offers 60 full PC stations with HyperX peripherals, 240hz monitors and 3070 GPUs, wired fiber internet, a broadcast/casting room, and plenty of space for spectators, vendors and sponsors. Scrims has hosted a number of mid-size tournaments across various game titles such as Call of Duty, Counter Strike Offensive (CS:GO), HALO, Super Mario Smash, Valorant, Rocket League and Dota 2." Click Here To View The Article


Scrim's Esports Gaming Center

2000 Ogden Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 534-9620

www.scrimscenter.com

Executive Director Message

Jill Eidukas


January has been a very busy month. The Multi-Chamber State of the County Business Expo & Luncheon held on January 18th with speaker DuPage County Chair, Deb Conroy. Chairwoman Conroy was elected in 2022 as the first female Chair of the DuPage County Board. She served in the Illinois State House of Representatives from 2012 until 2022. In addition, Ms. Conroy moderated a panel featuring Choose DuPage President and CEO, Greg Bedalov, and from the Economic Development Alliance, Lynn LaPlante. At the luncheon, 12 Chambers participated and there were 18 exhibitors with 200 chamber members in attendance. 

 

Multi-Chamber business expos are a great way to showcase your business to other businesses. The next Multi-Chamber event will be held in March and will be the Economic Outlook luncheon and business expo with a guest speaker from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. There will be an opportunity for you to have an exhibitor table at this event but we are limited on expo tables so they are offered on a first come first basis. Watch your emails for the event information.

 

We also have a Multi-Chamber Virtual Progressive Networking event coming up on February 21st. I have heard directly from our Members that the virtual events are also beneficial to their businesses. There is also a Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Breakfast taking place on February 28th. You have asked and the Lisle Area Chamber is offering events that are both virtual and in-person.

 

If you are curious about what your benefits are with your Chamber membership, please contact us and we will be happy to go over them. One member benefit is if you refer a business who joins the Chamber, you will receive one free lunch certificate.

 

Watch your inbox for our weekly events and make sure and check the Chamber website www.lislechamber.com to stay up to day on everything the Chamber offers!

 

Thank you for your membership.

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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES


Thank You to the Lisle Area Chamber Members that have been members with our Chamber

for 10+ years!


BankFinancial

Smithfield Food Packaged Meats

Advanced Imaging Inc.

Lisle Township

Hope's Front Door

Lisle Education Foundation

Giant Steps

Nel's Old Time Inn

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School & Church

Navistar, Inc.

Optometry & Eyewear Gallery

Williams Chiropractic Center

Kiwanis Club of Lisle

The Alera Group

SunCoke Energy, Inc.

Lisle Lanes

Peck Ritchey, LLC

Millbrook Real Estate Company

Leeco Steel

River Bend Golf Club

Knights of Columbus-St. Joan of Arc Council 15168

Emerge Wealth Strategies

The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty

Goldstar Security Services, Inc.

Lisle Community Band

Universal Technical Institute

TORG Realty, Inc.

NEW MEMBERS

The Warrior's Path Life Coaching

Giampaolo Asper

2411 Adams Drive

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 487-0306


www.thewarriorspath.life

Zachary Kraus Mortgage Team Cardinal Financial

Zachary Kraus

1111 Burlington Ave., Ste. 105

Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 230-8602


www.cardinalfinancialthezacharykrausteam.com

CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS


Allegra Marketing Print Mail

Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning

Classical Marketing

Greg Procopio Farmers Insurance Agency

Hyatt Regency Lisle

Kiwanis Club of Lisle

Krope & Son Heating & Cooling Inc.

Lisle Woman's Club

Midwest Auto Body of Lisle

Naperville Community Unit School District 203

Nel's Old Time Inn

River Bend Golf Club

State Farm Insurance Todd MacDonald





We are able to process Membership Renewal payments over the phone at (331) 801-0098 if you would like to renew your Lisle Area Chamber Membership with a credit card. We are also accepting payments via U.S. Mail, please mail to our address, 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532.


[email protected]

[email protected]

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

925 Burlington Avenue

Lisle, IL 60532


Chamber Office:

(630) 271-4102

Chamber Cell :

(331) 801-0098


www.lislechamber.com


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