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Good Morning and Happy Monday!
Today is officially the first day of Fall! Yesterday, Sunday, September 22 was the Fall Equinox. That means that day and night will be nearly equal in length, as the Earth spins side-on to the sun and autumn officially begins in the northern hemisphere.
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Hot Off the Press: 2024 Member Directory
Our 2024 Member Directory and Community Resource Guide is here! Click the button 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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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: Keller Williams Premier Properties!
Keller Williams Premier Properties is a real estate brokerage that specializes in buying and selling properties in the Chicagoland area. We are so excited to welcome them into the Wheaton community!
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Chicago Scots Kilted Classic
Chicago Scots, the first and oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, is celebrating Scotland’s greatest contribution to the world of sports – golf! – when the 23rd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament returns to Cantigny Golf Club on Thursday, September 26. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 11:00 am. Proceeds benefit Chicago Scots' principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. Learn more here.
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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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Ignite University: DuPage Symphony Orchestra!
On Wednesday, October 2, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Mari Ullrick of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra will discuss how the DSO uses marketing and community partnership strategies to create synergies within the local community. The Chamber will provide beverages and chips, in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.
Click here to register.
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Family Shelter Services - Come Help Out!
10/1: Eat at Raising Cane's on Roosevelt Rd. Anytime between 12-8pm and mention Family Shelter Service, we will receive 15% of the profits Family Shelter Fundraiser
10/2: We are hosting a donation drive at 2 of our locations. We are collecting items such as: any hygiene products, twin XL sheets, towels, Uber and Lyft gift cards, cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper, slippers, women and men's underwear. 605 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton drop off from 1-5pm. 7300 Main St., Downers Grove drop off from 3-7pm
10/5: Tabling at the Wheaton farmer's market
10/6: First annual awareness walk, Hope in Every Step. This is a casual, 1mile walk at Herrik Lake in Wheaton, IL on Sunday, 10/6 at 10am. We will have light refreshments and domestic violence awareness swag items available. All ages are invited, including furry friends! Hope in Every Step
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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Upcoming Events at The MAC
The MAC has great events coming up! Click below to get tickets to all of these exciting events.
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!
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Young Professionals Network
The Young Professionals meet monthly for morning coffee or evening drinks. Mark Long of Flint Rock LLC 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 through our website!
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The Local: Episode 80
Get the dish about new and upcoming restaurants in Wheaton and surrounding areas! Mike discusses how his group is proud to bring back the word “service” in customer service. How he learned important life skills in the restaurant business leading him to a very satisfying career. As Ross from Friends reminds folks – it’s ok to PIVOT and take a risk!
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Live Music at Beer Garden Cantigny!
Enjoy live music in Cantigny's NEW beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). Hours are 4:30 to 9 pm.
The beer garden features a nice selection of draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Food options, too! Relax in an Adirondack chair or at a picnic table.
Wednesday, September 25: Thomas Linsk (Solo piano and vocals)
Thursday, September 26: ReTurn2Soul (Old School R&B, Motown, Pop & Jazz)
Friday, September 27: Lenny Capp Trio (Sinatra, Rat Pack & Great American Song Book)
Saturday, September 28: The Frank Russell Trio (Jazz)
Sunday, September 29 (4 – 7 pm): Mike Knauf Music
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Hoptober Fest 2024
Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest is moving to the fall for our new event, HOPtober Fest! Come for some fall beer, seltzer, cider sampling, live entertainment, food, and fun. Grab your tickets to enjoy an autumn day at the park with good drinks, music, and friends!
Join us on September, 28, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. View more information on their website here.
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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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Women in Business Committee Meeting - Tuesday, September 24, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting: Interpro Translation Solutions - Tuesday, September 24, 4:30-6:00
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Young Professionals Network Open House - Wednesday, September 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, September 26, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting: Scalpology - Thursday, September 26, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Coming up:
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Chamber Champions – Tuesday, October 1, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
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Trades Connect Meeting - Tuesday, October 1, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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Young Professionals Network – Wednesday, October 2, 8:00 – 9:00 am
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Ignite University with DuPage Symphony Orchestra - Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 3, 8:00 – 9:00 am
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Ribbon Cutting: Midwest Express Clinic - Thursday, October 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Looking Ahead:
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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
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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
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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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