CHAMBERVISION
The monthly newsletter of the
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
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2024
Board of Directors
Tom Thornton
Chair
Your Promo Partners
Kimberly Novovesky
Treasurer
BankFinancial
Beverly Hudson
Poundcake Bakery
John O'Brien
American Family Insurance
Debbie Pawlowicz
DPG Real Estate
Jon Pratscher
Lisle Park District
Tom Reif
The Alera Group
Michael Toohey
Four Lakes Recreation
Eric Ertmoed
ex officio
Village of Lisle
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CHAIR MESSAGE
Tom Thornton
Your Promo Partners
Looking back at 2023 it was a pretty good year for the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce. We had successful and well attended events like the Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event, our annual Golf Outing and Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K. Also, ribbon cuttings made a comeback which means we added more new members. The Chamber is headed on the right path.
I hope to keep this momentum going in 2024. We can look forward to our favorite events returning and we might bring back another favorite or add a couple of new ones. Growth and member participation are key. In 2024 let’s all work together to keep the growth going. We can all help. Let’s spread the word to other business owners about the many services the Chamber offers. Let’s attend LINCT or Ambassador meetings to network with other members. Let’s attend ribbon cuttings and welcome new Chamber members. Let’s join a committee and help plan an event or volunteer. Every event we go to, every committee we join and every time we volunteer is an opportunity to meet other chamber members and network. I’ve met some of my biggest clients that way….and that’s what the Chamber is all about.
We as members make up the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce and make it what it is. In 2024 I hope we make it fun and at the same time I hope we all work together, support each other, and grow together.
I look forward to seeing all of you at many Chamber events throughout 2024 and hope you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous year!
Warm Regards,
Tom Thornton
Your Promo Partners
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Benedictine University
Brasi's Pizzeria
Country Financial - Mulyk Agency
Craig's Auto Service Center
Davey Tree Expert Company
DnD Transfers
DPG Real Estate - Debbie Pawlowicz
Ellie Mental Health-Naperville Aurora
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Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Supply
Goldstar Security Services, Inc.
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.
Katy Cunningham Photography, LLC
Kindred Gastropub
Leeco Steel
Lisle Township
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Marquette Companies
Midwest Auto Body of Lisle
Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services
Saha Yoga Studio
Sheraton Lisle
The Crafty Supplies and Equipment
The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty
Thrive of Lisle
Villages on Maple
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Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Member Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars/Breweries & Catering | |
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT
Tom Reif
The Alera Group
Tom Reif of the The Alera Group is this month's featured Ambassador. Tom is a Senior Benefits Advisor with The Alera Group. His primary duties are selling benefits such as Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance to companies. Tom has been in this field for 33 years.
Tom is actively involved in the Lisle Area Chamber and is on the Ale Fest, Dinner Dance, Golf, Scholarship, and Wine Committees. In addition to his work on those Committees, Tom is on the Chamber's Board of Directors and in the past has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has been a Lisle Area Chamber member for over 13 years. Tom enjoys being an Ambassador because he is able to go to new members and tell them all about the benefits of being a Chamber member and that you get back what you put into your membership. He has also received some really nice insurance clients from the businesses he has met through the Chamber.
Tom lives in Naperville and has 25-year-old triplets, 2 boys and a girl. He enjoys golfing, working out, hunting and fishing. Tom likes the quote, "If it is to be, It's up to me."
Tom Reif
The Alera Group
1901 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 200
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 242-3260
C: (630) 632-9628
www.aleragroup.com
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RIBBON CUTTING
Shawarmati Restaurant
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Shawarmati Restaurant held their Ribbon Cutting on December 16, 2023 to celebrate the Grand Opening of their restaurant in Lisle. They are located at 1600 Maple Avenue, Suite F, Lisle.
Discover Shawarmati, where an authentic culinary journey awaits you. Indulge in a rich blend of flavors with our handcrafted recipes, where each dish is carefully prepared to deliver an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Shawarmati is your gateway to a world of delicious cuisine that captures the essence of authentic flavors in every bite. (Information courtesy of Shawarmati Restaurant's website).
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Shawarmati Restaurant
Randa Abbas
1600 Maple Avenue, Suite F
Lisle, IL 60532
(331) 291-5035
www.shawarmati.com
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Join the Government Affairs Committee
The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee meets once a month to discuss and explore issues of interest for the communities we represent and state and federal issues that may affect our business community.
Government Affair Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
8:15 a.m.
This month's meeting location has been moved to Debbie Pawlowicz's (DPG Real Estate) office.
DPG Real Estate
4726 B Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
If you are interested in attending the meeting
and would like more details about the Government Affairs Committee, please contact the Chamber at (630) 271-4102 or [email protected]
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Visiting Lisle?
Stay at a Lisle Area Chamber Member Hotel!
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Interested in joining the Downtown Business Council? The Downtown Business Council meets to discuss, plan and work toward the promotion and improvement of Downtown Lisle. The first meeting of 2024 will be taking place on February 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact Claudine Rummer at (630) 271-4165 or [email protected]
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Downtown Business Council Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2024
8:30 a.m.
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
925 Burlington Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
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Job Postings, Hot Deals & Member-2-Member Discounts
The Chamber offers member businesses the ability 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].
Also included included with Chamber membership is the opportunity for your business to share your hot deals with the community or the ability to offer Member-2-Member Discounts. You can upload your hot deal on the Chamber website by logging into your member account on the Chamber's website. If you would like to offer a Member-2-Member discount, please contact the Chamber.
If you need to set or re-set your login and password for member access, 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.
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Do You Need To Service Your Vehicle?
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Are you planning to buy or sell a commercial or residential location?
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Comstock Realty group
Donald Gudmundson
2757 Maple Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 961-2766
www.comstock-realty.com
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DPG Real Estate
Debbie Pawlowicz
4726 B Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 309-1466
www.DPG-Homes.com
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Ellen Gorrell Realtor (R) Baird & Warner Real Estate
Ellen Gorrell
836 W. 75th Street
Naperville, IL 60565
(708) 790-2805
www.ellsells.homes
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Front Street Real Estate
Alexis Ruck
700 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(224) 249-4015
www.frontstreetrealestate.com
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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
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TORG Realty, Inc.
Mary DeLaLeurs
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 108D
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 816-6969
www.torgrealtyinc.com
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2024 Member Directory & Community Profile | |
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The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Member Directory & Community Profile has been sent out to over 8,500 single family homes in Lisle and the surrounding communities, and the Lisle Area Chamber Businesses. It is also distributed 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 2024 Member Directory & Community Profile
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Executive Director Message
Jill Eidukas
It’s a brand-new year and maybe you are thinking why join a Chamber or why renew my Chamber membership? With Lisle Area Chamber membership, you receive members only perks, exclusive member advertising listings, networking opportunities, advertising in our Membership Directory & Community Profile as well as in our upcoming Community Map, networking opportunities, and a great deal of exposure for your business.
Membership not only strengthens your Search Engine Optimization (SEO)’s on the web but allows you to market to portions of the community you might not have been able to reach before. Visibility and a connection to your community is important especially now. It is important to be informed with local, state and federal programs offered to businesses and with Chamber membership, you will be kept up to date on pertinent information for your business. Networking helps establish beneficial relationships with other businesses. Within our Chamber we are working hard to help our members create those lasting business relationships.
Did you know that some members promote hot deals and specials on our website? We also offer the opportunity for your business to post job openings on our job search section of our website. Your business also has the opportunity to sponsor Chamber events. We have a Chamber table at the French Market that runs from May-September and with your Chamber membership, you can leave your company's promotional materials at our Chamber table. If your business is interested in any of these Chamber benefits, please contact us and we would be happy to help you and your business with these additional Chamber member opportunities.
The Chamber will be hosting a Member Appreciation continental breakfast and networking event which is open to all members and is free to attend. This will be beneficial to all Members especially to our New Members because we will review your Chamber benefits, Committees, opportunities, sponsorships, and website member portal. You must register to attend, and no walk-ins will be accepted. You can register by clicking HERE or contact the Chamber office. This is a free event and is only open to current members.
If you have any questions about Chamber membership or anything else that the Lisle Area Chamber can help your business with, please contact us.
We truly appreciate your membership!
Happy New Year!
Jill Eidukas
Executive Director
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DeVry University
Marci LoGiudice
4225 Naperville Road, Suite 400
Lisle, IL 60532
(847) 496-9050
www.devry.edu
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Shawarmati Restaurant
Randa Abbas
1600 Maple Avenue, Suite F
Lisle, IL 60532
(331) 291-5035
www.shawarmati.com
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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Thank You to the Lisle Area Chamber Members that have been members for 15+ years!
Rotary Club of Lisle
DuPage AME Church
Morningside Cafe
Lisle Lions Club
Powers Construction Group
Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.
Rosehill Montessori School
The UPS Store
Greg Procopio Farmers Insurance Agency
Naperville Community Unit School District 203
WDCB 90.9fm Public Radio
Original Home Improvement, Inc.
West Suburban Community Pantry
BankFinancial
Smithfield Foods Packaged Meats
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CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS
Comstock Realty Group
Ellen Gorrell Realtor (R) Baird & Warner Real Estate
Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc Council 15168
Lisle Savings Bank
TORG Realty, Inc.
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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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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]
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