Our 2023 Board of Directors, including Chad Pedigo of DuPagePads, pictured here in his holiday finery, was sworn in by the Honorable Mayor Phil Suess at last Thursday's December Holiday & Awards Luncheon at the DuPage County Historical Museum. We filled the auditorium on the second floor and celebrated the accomplishments of the year, including honoring our many volunteers.

The honorees, highlighted below, represent the time, talent & commitment of so many throughout 2022. We look to the New Year with gratitude for all who support our mission: to promote business, enhance economic development and serve as a catalyst to enrich the quality of life in our community. Thanks to each and every one of you for an amazing year .

On to 2023~

The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome Fortune Financial Group to the Chamber. Fortune Financial Group is a Financial Planning and Wealth Management organization. They are fiduciaries who are obligated to put their clients' needs first. They are independent, objective and strive to educate, give perspective, plan and coach. Christine Kalivas who is a Certified Financial Planner with Fortune Financial Group, has joined the chamber in efforts to become more involved in the community. Please help us welcome them by visiting their website or emailing them.

And we are also very happy to welcome Senior Tech Support to the Wheaton Chamber. Senior Tech Support is a technology support company for older adults and seniors. The owner, Tony LaPalio, has over 20 years of extensive practical experience as a results driven national account and sales leader in project/program management for high profile, global technology clients. They have joined the Chamber to grow awareness for their new local business. Please help us welcome them by visiting their website or emailing them.

Join us for Members Matter: Orientation occurring from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. this Wednesday, December 21, via Zoom. Whether you are new or a seasoned member of the Chamber, you may wonder if you're aware of everything Chamber membership has to offer you and your business. We want to make sure you are maximizing your membership. Come join us for "Members Matter: Putting Your Chamber Membership to Work." For more information and to register for this orientation, please click HERE.

The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce had an exciting December Holiday and Awards Luncheon. The 2023 Board of Directors were sworn in by City of Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess. Donna Teagle of Floor Coverings International was honored with the Brinkman Community Leadership Award, and her husband Jay and family surprised her by showing up to celebrate. For a full list of honorees, please click here. Thank you to Axiom Media Group and Robb Davidson for capturing the magic of the day in this photo gallery:

Join the DWA from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, for the annual Cocoa Crawl. Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas at your favorite Downtown Wheaton Shops. Each ticket includes a keepsake mug perfect for sipping steamy cocoa any time of the year. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

For a digital guide to arts and entertainment, here's a link to "Arts Alive" from Arts DuPage, provided by Debbie Venezia, executive director of Arts DuPage. You'll find a round-up of arts events to celebrate the holidays throughout the county.

Circle your 2023 calendar for the Wheaton Public Library's "Mad Fore Plaid" event, a mini-golf tournament co-hosted by the library and the DuPage County Historical Museum.. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tee-off is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023. Put on your favorite plaid and join them for 18 themed holes of wacky fun, to be followed by a 19th Hole after party at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton. There are different sponsorship packages available. For more information and a sponsorship packet, please email Betsy Adamowski, director of the Wheaton Public Library, here. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

The Matrix Club is hiring positions for Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Banquets, Catering and more. For more information click here.

Our Wheaton Chamber members have a lot going on and they 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 Lilly Chan.

Mathison, Moyski, Austin & Co. Ribbon Cutting and Open House Photos from Axiom Media Group taken by Robb Davidson.