Monday, March 24

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

Alan Stern Worksop Series



Click below to register or see more information on our website.

Cream of Wheaton

Cream of Wheaton is right around the corner! Cream of Wheaton will take place from Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, 8 in Memorial Park at 208 W. Union Ave. Click below for more event information. If you are interested in hosting a booth in our expo portion, visit our website here.

Volunteer Information:

All volunteers are encouraged to attend an in-person training on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mary Lubko Center at Memorial Park.

This year's Alcohol Sales Training may be completed online or in-person at the training on Tuesday, June 3. To complete the training please first view the training video from the City of Wheaton which can be found here. 

After completion of the video, please fill out the registration form that can be found here. This year's Volunteer Chair is Andy Pupius of Southwestern Real Estate, if you have any questions please contact him at his email apupius@southwestern.com.

Good Morning, Wheaton!

Good Morning Wheaton is our new 2025 networking program. This is one of the best chamber events we offer to connect with other businesses and industries, so don't miss out. Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

*February was SOLD OUT - be sure to sign up EARLY for March and secure your spot!*

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7:30 - 8:00:

• Network around the room!

8:00:

• Hear from our sponsor - Alpha Graphics
• You will have a 15-second introduction to everyone in the room

8:30:

• Take a break, refill your coffee, and connect with those not at your table



8:30 - 9:00:

• Dive deeper into your company offerings at your table
• Bring lots of business cards!

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Bring a non-Chamber member guest and you both get in for free.

2025 Dates:

March 26

April 23

May 28

June 25

July 23

August 27

September 24

October 22

November 18

December 16

All dates will be 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at St. James Farm

2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555.

$10 Members - $25 Future Members

Want to Sponsor a GMW? $200 Sponsorship includes: event entry, five minutes to address the room, logo on website and marketing, display table for marketing materials, and list of those attended post-event.

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Women In Business Committee

Thank you to Drybar Wheaton for hosting the WIB committee this month! Click below to register.

April Progressive Networking Luncheon

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Business After Hours with Morya Gorski

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Ignite University

April Ignite is featuring Meg Goodman: Podcasting for Your Business! Ignite is our innovative approach to providing resources and programs for business, career, and lifelong learning. Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library. Click below to register.

Women League of Voters - Voting Guide

Chamber Talent & Opportunity Expo

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College of Dupage Senior Expo

Exhibit tables and sponsorships are still available for the College of DuPage Wisdom, Wonder and Wellness Expo on April 27, 2025! Please contact Jenny Stanko at stankoj@cod.edu for more information.

The Local Podcast

Episode 106 - John Iacono, Zero Fricton Golf

John shared his inspiring journey from the inception of a unique golf tee to developing a revolutionary one-size-fits-all golf glove and other innovative golf products. His story is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit in transforming simple ideas into game-changing products. You will be smiling ear to ear during this one.

Listen to the Podcast Here.

Gary Avenue Closure Information

Starting the week of March 16, Gary Avenue is closed between Prairie Avenue and Harrison Avenue as crews begin the next phase of the Gary Avenue Improvement Project. Crews will be reconstructing the roadway; expanding the culvert; adding a turn lane, stoplight and marked crosswalk at Prairie Avenue; and adding a path for pedestrians. You can see the suggested detour map for motorists here. This section of Gary Avenue is expected to be closed until mid-summer, once the south half of the road reconstruction is complete. This project is expected to be completed in late fall, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Local Access Information: Local access will be provided to Rosie O Reilly’s from Harrison Avenue. Access to the Wheaton Sport Center will be available from Gary Avenue north of the project site, between Jewell Road and the creek. Signage will direct patrons to both establishments. Cosley Zoo will be accessible throughout this project from Gary Avenue north of the project site. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as the City works to make these important infrastructure improvements.

This week:

• Women In Business Committee - Tuesday, March 25, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at DryBar Wheaton.  2044 S Naperville Rd.
• Good Morning Wheaton! - Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at St. James Farm. Register Here.
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Next Week:

• Chamber Champions - Tuesday, April 1 - 2:00 - 3:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
• Ambassadors Committee - Thursday, April 3 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.

Looking Ahead:

• Progressive Networking Luncheon - Thursday, April 17, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Register Here.
• Alan Stern Series Part 1 - Friday, April 25, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Register Here.

Have A Great Week!

Resources:

New Monday Matters Submission Form

For 2025, we will be accepting Monday Matters topics only from the submission form linked below. This is to help us stay organized and regulate news topics cycle length, requests, and overall easy reading!

Click here to submit your info!

Testimonial Tuesdays

Please share with us if you have a great review from a chamber member or any experience from being a chamber member, and we will share one every Tuesday on our social media accounts! We want to showcase all the amazing work you do every day.

Click here to submit a testimonial.

Wheaton Wednesday is HERE!

Every Wednesday, we will be promoting one of our members on our page. This will include a video about your business, what you do, and how you can help your fellow chamber members! Please click below to sign up for a Wheaton Wednesday to promote your business.

Click here to submit your info!