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The Search is Over...
We have officially found our next Wheaton Chamber President! We are so excited to welcome them to the Wheaton Chamber community. We will be hosting a Meet & Greet Breakfast on Wednesday, October 30th from 8-11 a.m. to introduce them. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. Click the donut below to register!
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2024 Member Directory
Our 2024 Member Directory and Community Resource Guide is here! Click the page below to view the digital version. It is also available on our website.
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Women in Business Expo 2024
The Women in Business Committee and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce invite you to Women in Business Expo 2024: Empower Her
Date + Time:
Tuesday, October 22nd
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Student Resource Center at College of DuPage
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Young Professionals Network
The Young Professionals meet monthly for morning coffee or evening drinks. Mark Long of Flint Rock is leading the charge as we rebuild a network of up-and-coming professionals who are the future of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. Come see what this group is all about! Click here to visit the YPN website.
Upcoming Events:
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Wednesday, October 9th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Warren’s Ale House -Inter-chamber speed networking event
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Wednesday, November 6th from 5-7 p.m. at the Wheaton Chamber - new member recruiting event
Register for any of these events here!
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Reminder: Send Us Your Events
Have something exciting coming up for your business? Share it with the group! Email marketing@wheatonchamber.com, including your logo, a brief event description, and time and place. We can include it in our weekly newsletter, promote it on social media, or send an E-Blast to your fellow chamber members. Keep us in your marketing toolbox!
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Welcome: Midwest Express Clinic!
Welcome to Wheaton, Midwest Express Clinic! With an amazing location on Roosevelt Road and a beautiful new facility, MEC provides all-around care and convenience. Welcome to the community!
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Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
Thousands of pumpkins will line the front lawn of Cosley Zoo this October at the zoo's annual Pumpkin Fest, happening October 1-31. Visitors can pick out a pumpkin, sip on cider, purchase various seasonal outdoor decor items, and make new family memories—all while enjoying a visit to the zoo! Cosley Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day in October.
Regular zoo admission rates apply for Pumpkin Fest. Cosley Zoo is FREE every day for children ages 0-17 and for Wheaton Park District residents of all ages!
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Cantigny Fall Fest
For the second year in a row, Cantigny fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 11, from 4 – 11 pm with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games.
Saturday night will be a fun day featuring over 50 craft vendors, hayrides, petting zoo, live music and entertainment, kids’ craft, and pumpkin and plant sales. The three-day festival concludes at 9 pm on Sunday with another full day of colorful, seasonal fun for the whole family.
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Ladies & Gents Night Out!
Join Belmont Village for a festive night out! Enjoy wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres and begin your holiday shopping. In addition to many local vendors, our own "Creative Endeavors" art club residents will sell their handmade jewelry. Raffle prizes will be available with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.
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Forest Preserve District Chief of Police Sworn In As President of DuPage Chiefs of Police Association
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is pleased to announce that its chief of police, David Pederson, has been selected to serve as president of the DuPage Chiefs of Police Association, a prestigious role he will hold through September 2025.
Chief Pederson’s appointment highlights his commitment to law enforcement excellence and collaboration among police departments across DuPage County.
Congratulations, Chief Pederson!
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Literacy DuPage
Join Literacy DuPage for a fun evening filled with delicious food, exciting raffle prizes, and wonderful company—all in support of helping adults achieve their life skill goals through customized English language tutoring.
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Christmas Sharing of Wheaton Warrenville
An Annual Christmas Miracle for 55 Years – Christmas Sharing of Wheaton Warrenville provides assistance to our nearby neighbors in need during the Christmas season. We are fundraising now to provide food from the Northern IL Food Bank to more than 750 families. In mid-December, at one of three Distribution Sites, families will also receive new coats, toys, sundry items and gift cards. For a full description of our program and to volunteer or donate online, click here.
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Family Shelter Services - Come Help Out!
10/26: Trunk r' Treat at our Willow location in conjunction with the Wheaton business trunk r' treat. Trunk or Treat 2024
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Arts DuPage At The MAC
October is Arts DuPage Month! A 31-day celebration of the arts throughout DuPage County! Use Code: ARTSDP for special offers. Learn more about Arts DuPage Month special programming here.
The McAninch Arts Center has focused on enriching our community with world-class entertainment opportunities beyond the stage.
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Fall Fun with the Wheaton Park District
The Wheaton Park District has created an amazing fall program for our beautiful community. With a range of events from concerts to fall festivals, visit their website here to check out all of the exciting upcoming events!
| College of DuPage Presents: An Evening with Stephanie Land | |
The Local: Episode 82 - Jenny Fabian & Kathy Bossingham of People's Resource Center
Speaks on People's Resource Center - more than just a food pantry!
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Chilifest 2024 - Downtown Wheaton Association!
The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
1pm - 5pm
$15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton
$20 General Admission
$60 Chili 4-Pack
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Phil's Friends Book Signing
Join Phil Zielke, founder of Phil’s Friends, on October 20, 2024 as he celebrates the release of his debut book, “Seeing the Good in It.” The Open House will be at The Moment on Main, 122 N. Main Street, Wheaton, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The evening will include refreshments, entertainment, giveaways, testimonies, a reading by Phil, and book signings. Come hear Phil’s incredibly inspiring story of surviving cancer twice.
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Please Tell Us Your News
Our Wheaton Chamber members have a lot going on and you have a lot to say! Read press releases from our members, learn about job openings and see our Chamber members' "Hot Deals." Got a job posting or a special you'd like to share? Contact us.
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This week:
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Arts, Business, and Culture Committee – Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
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YPN Inter-Chamber Networking Event – Wednesday, October 9, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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DEI Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 9:30 – 10:30 am
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Economic Development Consortium – Thursday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
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Finance Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
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Ribbon Cutting: McWilliams Vein Center – Thursday, October 10, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Coming up:
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Business After Hours – Tuesday, October 15, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
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YPN Networking Group – Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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October Luncheon – Thursday, October 17, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Looking Ahead:
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Women In Business Committee - Tuesday, October 22, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
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Women in Business Expo 2024 – Tuesday, October 22, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
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Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, October 24, 8:30 – 9:30 am
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Ribbon Cutting: Libre Aesthetics – Thursday, October 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
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