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CHAMBERVISION
The monthly newsletter of the
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
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CHAIR MESSAGE
Lee Ernst
The Lee Ernst Group at eXp Realty
Lisle in May is great. And this year we have a lot going on. Cinco De Mayo kicks it off and Memorial Day wraps it up. In between we have the Multi-Chamber Gary Fencik Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10th and then the unveiling ceremony for the Warhol clings at the Lisle Library that will be held on May 20th.
The Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event will be taking place on the beautiful grounds of the Museums at Lisle Station Park on June 17th. Tickets are on sale now at www.lislechamber.com. There are also sponsorship opportunities available if your business is interested in sponsoring this event. We offer special sponsorship opportunities and rates for members.
I hope you can attend some of these events and enjoy all Lisle has to offer with the spring weather.
Business owners you have time to jump in as a sponsor for upcoming events and there are a few big ones to sponsor like the Lisle Uncorked event and the Annual Golf Outing on July 18. These two events are not to be missed.
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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
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Aurelios Pizza Woodridge
Brasi Pizzeria
Boss Dawgz
Caring Smile Dental
Country Financial - Mulyk Agency
Craig's Auto Service Center
DnD Transfers
-DPG-Real Estate
Debbie Pawlowicz
DuPage Lawn and Home Services
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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
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Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services
On Time Mobile Wash
Saha Yoga Studio
Schmaltz Deli
Sheraton Lisle
The Crafty Shop 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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We are looking for artists to design a “POP ART Instagram Stop” background for Lisle Uncorked attendees to take their pictures and post to their social media pages. Please send your art to claudine@lislechamber.com no later than May 15, 2023. The winner will win two free tickets to the event
**Must be 21 to submit art and must be 21 and over to attend this event**
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT
Debbie Pawlowicz
Debbie Pawlowicz of -DPG- Real Estate is this month's featured Ambassador. In addition to being on the Ambassador Committee, Debbie is on the Chamber Board of Directors as well as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. She is also the past Chair of the LINCT Committee.
Debbie is the Broker/Owner of -DPG- Real Estate which is located on Main Street in Lisle. She has worked as a successful area realtor for over 30 years. Debbie has a long history of supporting and giving back to our community and her industry. She is the Clerk of the Lisle Township, a Board of Director on the Lisle Education Foundation, the President/Board of Director on the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, Board of Director on Illinois Realtors, Board of Director on the National Association of Realtors, and a Committee co-chair for Wine, Women & Shoes to benefit Bridge Communities which raise funds to help families transitioning from homelessness. Debbie is also a long standing precinct committeeman and a member and past officer for the Lisle Woman's Club. She is also a member of many task forces, committees and advisory boards for Audit/Finance, Investment Review, Strategic Planning, Leadership, and Statewide Committees regarding taxes, blighted properties, crime free housing, government affairs.
Debbie has won countless awards and honors in her profession and for her volunteerism but her ultimate joy is her family and friends. Alongside her husband Steve, anytime spent with her four grown children and five grandchildren is a cherished moment in time.
Debbie Pawlowicz
-DPG- Real Estate
4726 B Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 309-1466
www.dpg-homes.com
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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 claudine@lislechamber.com. You can also contact the Chamber if you
have a Member-2-Member deal you would like to set up.
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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 claudine@lislechamber.com.
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FREE NETWORKING
Join the Chamber's Leads Group - LINCT
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Lisle Area Chamber Gyms &
Fitness Centers
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For more information or to become a vendor:
CLICK HERE
This award-winning site serves as a beautiful back drop to this colorful, open-air market that runs on Saturdays from May 6 through October 14, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors change weekly, so each market is a unique experience. Free parking is available in the Garfield Parking Lot, Main Street and the Commuter Parking Lots off of Burlington Avenue. There is no admission charge, so bring the whole family; service animals and pets in carriers are welcome. Diverse offerings include:
- Artisan crafts
- Baked goods
- Cheeses
- Food
- Fresh produce
- Plants
- Home accessories
- Jewelry
- Knife sharpening
- Meats
- Olive oils
- Pet products
(Information courtesy of the Village of Lisle Website)
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Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Networking Luncheon & Business Expo 2023
The Economic Outlook Luncheon & Expo were held on April 6th with keynote speaker, Leslie McGranahan, Vice President Director of Regional Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. If you would like to view Leslie McGranahan's presentation, Click Here.
Thank you to our member businesses that attended the luncheon. GreenBee Energy Efficiency and Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services had expo tables at the business expo held before the luncheon.
For more information on the event, please view the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce's press release below. Event photos courtesy of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.
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‘UNCERTAINTIES’ CLOUD ECONOMIC PICTURE: FED REPORTS
ELMHURST, IL, April 10, 2023 – While America’s post-pandemic economy is strong on a number of fronts, there are still some “uncertainties” that cloud the financial picture in the eyes of small businesses and wage earners alike. That was the message heard by a “Sold Out” crowd of 277 business people and 39 exhibitors representing Elmhurst and 23 other west suburban chambers of commerce at the 21st Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon held at the Hilton/Oak Brook Hills Resort in Westmont on April 6. Leslie McGranahan, Vice President and Director of Regional Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, delivered this year’s Keynote Address. Titled “Stubborn Inflation and Broader Uncertainty: Economic Outlook for 2023”, McGranahan’s power-point presentation highlight the “robust” growth in America’s economy and labor market, while noting concern over inflation and recent banking collapses.
Prior to his introduction of the Keynote Speaker, John Quigley, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, thanked Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Executive Director Larry Forssberg and his staff for their work in organizing this event—which started in 2003 as a joint venture of the WSCCTB and ECCI.
Carl Tannenbaum, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist at Northern Trust, served as the Keynote Speaker for the first five years, then William “Bill” Strauss presented for 13 years before retiring as Senior Economist and Economic Advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shortly after the February 2020 luncheon, and Anna Paulson, the Fed’s Executive Vice President, Director of Research and Executive Committee member, presented the previous two years. “Our Keynote Speakers have provided essential insight into the working of the American economy—often predicting Bear-like challenges and Bull-like opportunities a year or more in advance,” stated Quigley, ECCI President and CEO since 1999.
Her presentation started out by highlighting the disparity between key economic factors, such as a higher-than-preferred rate of inflation versus growth in the Gross National Product (GDP) and a two-jobs-per worker labor market ratio versus historically-low unemployment rates.
Designed to lower the inflation rate, increases in the Fed’s lending interest rate of 4.75 to 5.0 percent has had a “dramatic” impact in the housing market, leading to higher mortgage loan rates and a decline in new home construction Predictions of an imminent recession after slow GDP growth in the first two quarters of 2022 (1.6 and 0.6 percent) proved baseless as the economy grew by 3.2 and 2.6 percent, respectively, in the last two quarters, and Core Retail Sales grew during the First Quarter of 2023.
Regarding three factors impacting the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the cost of core goods is dropping fast thanks to corrections in the supply chain, shelter costs remain high whether owning or renting, and the cost of core services (sans shelter) is slowly decreasing. When it comes to the Household Balance Sheet, personal savings is below the pre-pandemic rate and the stock of excess savings is in decline, though still above pre-pandemic rates. Consumers are feeling stress and concern, and consumer confidence is “less optimist now,” but remains above the pre-pandemic rate. McGranahan is projecting slow GDP growth for 2023 and 2023, a one-percent uptick in unemployment from 3.5 to 4.5 percent and downward trend in inflation back to two percent.
The luncheon program also included a power-point presentation on the 2026 President’s Cup men’s professional golf tournament to be staged at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, as given by Host Committee Chair Jim Hart, President of Burwood Group.
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When: May 16th, 2023, 9AM to 7PM
Where: Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies,
1808 Ogden Ave Lisle, IL 60532
What: Storewide Sale – May 16th – Everyone's Welcome! Open to The Public!
On Tuesday, May 16th, Gator Chef invites you to attend our Annual Customer Appreciation Day Celebration. It’s a Storewide Sale with Discounts on EVERYTHING at our Lisle Superstore! In the past year, we serviced hundredths more customers than ever before; this propelled us to be named Restaurant Equipment Dealer of the Year by the Excell Foodservice Equipment Dealer Network.
We are holding our Customer Appreciation Day Celebration Storewide Sale at our Restaurant Equipment and Kitchen Supplies Store at 1808 Ogden Avenue, in Lisle. This 12,000 square ft. building is stocked with 2,000+ commercial products, including Equipment, Appliances, Smallwares, Chemicals, and Disposables. Unlike any other Restaurant Supply Store, we are also home to a state-of-the-art Test Kitchen, where you're invited to try equipment before purchasing.
Gator Chef is an award-winning Commercial Restaurant Equipment and Supplies Dealer that operates the largest Cash and Carry Store in the Chicagoland area. We are also proud to be a Woman-Owned, Family-Operated Small Business “that is big enough to be competitive, but small enough to provide the personal touch everyone deserves”.
Stop by our Customer Appreciation Storewide Sale and see why Gator Chef is different!
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Lisle Library District
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
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The Lisle Library held their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to showcase the completed renovations at the Library. Around 800 attendees came out and supported the Lisle Library at their Grand Opening. If you would like to view the Grand Opening slideshow on the Lisle Libray's Facebook page, Click Here.
Lisle Library District
777 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 971-1675
www.lislelibrary.org
Photo courtesy of Lisle Library District
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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, May 10, 2023
8:15 a.m.
The meeting will be held at the Chamber's office located in Lisle Village Hall,
925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle.
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 claudine@lislechamber.com
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Do You Need To Do Outdoor Spring Clean Up
At Your Home and Business?
Click on the images below to view the lawn and tree care businesses that can help you with your outdoor spring clean up at your home and business.
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Contact Brasi's Pizzeria today for a special Mother's Day Menu to celebrate your mom!
Brasi's Pizzeria
5328 Main Street, Unit 114
(Route 53)
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 852-8989
www.brasipizzeria.com
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The DUEL is back at Wheatstack for another season of shows on Saturday night! Join us for an entertaining evening with great music and food from 7-10pm. This is a 21 & over event.*
May 20th
Two ticket options:
$60 – Ticket & 4-Course Meal, includes appetizer, soup or salad, entrée & dessert
$30 – Ticket, must purchase food or beverage
*Reservations are required.
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Visiting Lisle?
Stay at a Lisle Area Chamber member hotel!
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Are you looking 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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Front Street Real Estate
Alexis Ruck
700 Front Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(224) 249-4015
www.frontstreetrealestate.com
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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
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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, Ste. 108D
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 816-6969
www.torgrealtyinc.com
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2022-2023 Member Directory &
Community Profile
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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
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Congratulations to MULTIVAC US for holding their Ribbon Cutting for their new location in Lisle on April 20th. MULTIVAC are leading manufacturers of packaging machines.
MULTIVAC US
2400 Ogden Ave, Suite 120
Lisle , Illinois 60532
(224) 470-9559
www.multivac.com
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Congratulations to Caring Smile Dental for their Groundbreaking Ceremony held on April 25th. Caring Smile Dental broke ground at their new location, 5603 Main Street Lisle. While construction takes place on their new location, you can still visit them at their current location in Woodridge.
Caring Smile Dental
5603 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 241-3904
www.dmbdental.com
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Executive Director Message
Jill Eidukas
The Chamber would like to thank the Library Director, staff, Board of Trustees, the construction company and architects for bringing the beautifully updated library to Lisle! It is such a great asset to the Lisle community. The Grand Opening gathering was pure joy and the library was filled with excitement.
The Lisle Area Chamber has added a new benefit. When a current Member recommends a new member that joins the Chamber, the current Member will receive an added month of Membership with the Chamber. So your membership will be 13 months instead of 12 months. For any questions, contact Jill for more details.
We are asking you to “Like” the Chamber’s new Facebook Page (click here) and follow us at LisleChamber1 on Instagram and Lisle Chamber1 on Twitter. Let’s build more connections for our businesses.
Lisle Uncorked, A Wine Event is back this summer at the Museums at Lisle Station Park on June17, 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Early Entry tickets are available to purchase, with an entry time of 3:00pm. The event will also be in celebration of the Andy Warhol Exhibit that is coming this summer to the McAnich Art Center at College of DuPage. This wine tasting event will offer 12 - 1oz. wine tastes provided by Malloy's Finest. A souvenir wine glass is provided. You will receive a free raffle ticket at the entrance. Paint an Andy Warhol style "POP ART" wine glass. All included in your price of your ticket. There will also be live music, food, wine-t-shirts, wine jams and other fun items will be available to purchase.
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We are looking for artists to design a “POP ART Instagram Stop” background for Lisle Uncorked attendees to take their pictures and post to their social media pages. Please send your art to claudine@lislechamber.com no later than May 15, 2023. The winner will win two free tickets to the event.
**Must be 21 to submit art and must be 21 and over to attend this event**
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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Thank You to the Lisle Area Chamber Members that have been members with our Chamber
for 5+ years!
Applied Network Concepts, Inc.
-DPG- Real Estate Debbie Pawlowicz
State Farm Insurance - Todd MacDonald
Humidor of Lisle
Your Story Counseling, P.C.
Edward Jones - Michael Flores
North American Pizza & Culinary Academy
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Jennifer Rizzo Design Company
Jennifer Rizzo
5359 Meadow Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 310-2025
www.jenniferrizzo.com
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CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS
DuPage AME Church
Lisle Education Foundation
Maple Terrace Shopping Center
Morningside Cafe
Original Home Improvement
Rotary Club of Lisle
SE3, LLC
Villa St. Benedict
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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.
jill@lislechamber.com
claudine@lislechamber.com
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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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