JULY 2015

C H A M B E RV I S I O N
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Working together is SUCCESS

Calendar of Events
Eyes to the Skies Festival
July 2-4, 2015
Lisle Community Park
1825 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
www.eyestotheskies.org
Lisle Area Chamber 2015
Golf Outing and Dinner
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Shotgun Start 1:00 p.m.
Seven Bridges Golf Club
1 Mulligan Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517
Business After Hours
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Williams Chiropractic
Center
1617 Ogden Avenue, Ste. 6
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle Cruise Nights
Saturday, July 25, 2015
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Main Street in Lisle

CHAIR MESSAGETOM REIF

The month of July is always so much fun! Summer weather

has usually kicked in, as well as everyones summer routine.
Then theres Independence Day!! Family gatherings, picnics,
festivals and fireworks!! We are such a blessed country! We
have so much to celebrate and be proud of!
Our Chamber growth is something to be proud of as well.
People are realizing the benefits of joining a strong Chamber in the community. Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce has experienced strong, steady
growth this year. Raise your hand up, and pat yourself on the back!! Our
strength lies in our members. Our pride is in YOU. Without YOU, the members, where would we be?? I think we all know the answer.
So, did any of you take my advice to get involved last month? Did you set a
goal to attend at least one event in June? Why, you ask? For YOUR sake!
All the activities this Chamber plans are with YOU in mind. They are all
opportunities to network. They are all designed with our members in mind.
Lets not forget some BIG events coming up
Eyes to the Skies festival at Lisle Community Park July 2-4
Lisle Chamber 2015 Golf outing Tuesday July 21st At Seven Bridges
Shotgun start at 1:00pm
Lisle Cruise Nights Saturday July 25th 6:00pm-10:00pm Main Street in Lisle
Dont forget Every Saturday
Lisle French Market
Come out and enjoy the 2015 season featuring new vendors, including a
knife sharpening service, and of course, your favorite prior vendors will be
on-site. Look for MANY new products such as meat, cheese, eggs, poultry,
olive oils, herbs, kettlecorn, hot dog concession, honey, snow cones, pizza!
Weekly entertainment and monthly food demonstrations will augment your
shopping experience! This event is a pleasant amenity for the people of our
community and also presents some very unique opportunities for our local
businesses and non-profits. Contact paula_gleason@yahoo.com for more
information.

Mission Statement
To facilitate, advocate and cultivate opportunities for the Lisle
Area Business Community

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CHAMBER NEWS

2015
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Tom Reif, Chair
Hallberg Commercial &
Benefit Solutions
Kitty Murphy, Past Chair
The Nook, Inc.
Richard Brink, Chair Elect
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Mike Toohey, Vice Chair
Lisle Park District
Sonny Smith, Treasurer
College of DuPage
Patrick Boland
General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Jim Harkness
General Counsel, Ex Officio
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Mayor Joseph Broda
Ex Officio, Village of Lisle
Mark Acquaviva
Performance Merchant
Services, LLC
Christopher Ashe
Brian Ashe & Associates
Elizabeth Boone
National Moser Center for Adult
Learning, Benedictine University
George Goyette
Newport Promotions of DuPage
Inc.
Bill Kuglich
Molex, Inc.
Julie LaFond
St Joan of Arc
Elizabeth OToole
WFH Enterprises, Inc.

The Eyes to the Skies Festival is the highlight of the

year for Lisle. It amazes me how a volunteer
committee can put together such a memorable event
year after year. This committee meets every month
during the year and spends a lot of time with each and
every detail from the carnival, the fireworks, the chilJill Eidukas
drens area, the food vendors, the music, and the Hot
Executive Director
Air Balloons. If you have never been to the Eyes to the
Skies Festival you must attend; especially at dusk to see these balloons
glow. You can avoid the lines and buy your tickets online at
www.eyestotheskies.org.
Congratulations to Mayor Joseph Broda who accepted the 2015 Mayor
the Year award at the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference this
past May.
Also, congratulations Sister Carolyn Sieg of St Joan of Arc Parish and
School. She has retired after 50 years as Principal. We wish her well in
her next chapter in life.
Did you know that the Village of Lisle was named the 10th Best Place to
start a business, from San Francisco based consumer financial research
group NERDWALLET. They analyzed over 285 towns a with
population of 5,000 or more.
Dont miss the 4th of July Parade on Main Street in Downtown Lisle at
11:00 am. The parade starts at the Lisle Junior High School. Children
12 years old and younger may bring their decorated bikes for judging
before the parade and then be in the parade. There will be an ice cream
social held on the grounds of Lisle Station Park.
Enjoy your summer!

Susan Ross
The Morton Arboretum

CHAMBER STAFF
Jill Eidukas
Executive Director
Claudine Rummer
Office Assistant
Julie Sumner
Chamber Accountant

LISLE ALE FEST TICKETS

NOW ON SALE
www.lislealefest.com
Sponsorships still available. Contact the
Chamber Office. (630) 964-0052.

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ARDS SERVICES, INC.

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES

BEST, VANDERLAAN &

HARRINGTON

LISLE SAVINGS BANK

THE BOMC
BREWERY WERKS, INC.
COFFEE NEWS OF DUPAGE
COUNTY ILLINOIS
DIVERSE FACILITY
SOLUTIONS, INC.
DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP
FOUR LAKES RECREATION

ATHLETICO
AVANT AT THE ARBORETUM
BASECAMP PUB AND EATERY
BULL/SOX TRAINING ACADEMY
CA TECHNOLOGIES

MULLENS BAR & GRILL

NAVISTAR, INC.
NEIGHBORS OF LISLE
NEW TRADITION FUNERALS
AND CREMATIONS
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
PARTNERS AND PAWS
VETERINARY SERVICES

REMAX ACTIONKATHLEEN
MYLES
RIEDYS TEE TIME INC.
SHAUN POLLITT DESIGN
UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS
WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY
PANTRY
WDCB, 90.9 PUBLIC RADIO
ZLAN PARTNERS

HALLBERG COMMERCIAL AND

BENEFIT SOLUTIONS

PERFORMANCE MERCHANT
SERVICES, LLC

HARRIS N.A. LISLE

PRO HOME 1, INC.

HAUG CHIROPRACTIC

RE/MAX ACTIONLEE ERNST

HEALTH SOURCE OF LISLE

ROBERT KELLY STUDIO

ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &

SIDING, INC.

RUNNERS 4 WELLNESS

COUNTRY FINANCIAL-VAN HAM/

TAN/MULYK AGENCY

JIM DHAMER PLUMBING

AND SEWER

SERVICE MASTER RESTORATION

SERVICES

MARQUETTE COMPANIES

SHERATON LISLE

CRAIGS AUTO SERVICE CENTER

MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.

TACO DAY RESTAURANT

EXTERIOR DESIGNERS, INC.

MOMKUS MCCLUSKEY, LLC

FASTSIGNS

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER

ADULT DAY SERVICES

TIM ALTPETER 1ST ADVANTAGE

MORTGAGE

CADENCE PHYSICIAN GROUP

CHICAGO RED STARS

FOREST ENVELOPE CO.

GC REALTY & DEVELOPMENT
LLC
GOLDSTAR SECURITY SERVICES

NEWPORT PROMOTIONS OF
DUPAGE INC.
OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR
GALLERY

VILLAGES ON MAPLE
WHEATSTACK... A MIDWESTERN
EATERY & TAP

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MULTI-CHAMBER PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON

On June 9, 2015, Darien, Hinsdale, Lisle,
Lemont, and Westmont Chambers met for a
Multi-Chamber Progressive Luncheon. Members WDCB, Public Radio, College of DuPage
and Illinois Spina Bifeda Association were table
sponsors at this event. This event was a great
opportunity to network with other local Chamber members. We are looking forward to seeing
you at the next Multi-Chamber Progressive
Luncheon with Chamber 630, Hinsdale.
Ron Horak of WDCB Public Radio College of DuPage

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTGeorge Goyette

MULTI-CHAMBER PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON
George Goyette has been an Ambassador and a Lisle Area Chamber member for the past three
years. George is the owner and president of Newport Promotions of DuPage, Inc. He has been
in this field for the last twenty-five years. George has also been a volunteer for the Lisle Ale
Fest, Spring Sprint, and Turkey Trot. He is a member of the Board of Directors and in 2014 he
was the winner of the Annual Dancing with the Chamber Stars.
He graduated from DePaul University with a MBA in Accounting and he also has a CPA.
George has been married to his wife, Nancy, for forty-nine years and they have 4 daughters and
10 grandchildren. They also have a golden retriever named Gracie. George and Nancy enjoy
Ballroom Dancing and traveling the world. He is active with the Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville and St. Margaret
Mary Parish, Naperville. George also volunteers his time as Board member and Treasurer of the Hobson Villas
Homeowners Association. During the 100 year anniversary of the Eastland disaster, he has made several public speaking
presentations on the disaster since his father, grandfather, and his uncle Charlie were on the ship when it capsized.
Sadly, his Uncle Charlie, who was 16 years old, died in the horrible tragedy.
George enjoys being an Ambassador for the Chamber because he is able to make new members feel welcome and is
able to educate them on the benefits of being a Chamber member. His approach to being an Ambassador is to engage the
new members on a regular basis and personally invite them to upcoming events and activities. By doing this, they are
able to develop a mutual friendship. When the new members attend the events, he has the opportunity to introduce them
to another Chamber member, especially members that would be a potential business match for them. He is also a greeter
at many of the Chamber events. It has given him the opportunity to meet many members he might not otherwise get to
know. It also allows greater exposure to the membership population for his company, Newport Promotions. George has
said that the Ambassadors of the Lisle Area Chamber are a fantastic group of professional individuals that are dedicated
to insuring the success of their business. He tries to live his life by the quote from Mother Teresa. Let no one ever
come to you without leaving better and happier.

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CHAMBERVISION

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson hosted a Business After Hours
event at their location in Naperville. It was a nice event that was
catered with great food and they raffled off a free night stay at
their hotel. The hotel which is located at 1837 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, is a great location that can host an event or a nice
place for out of town guests to stay. They have an indoor pool, a
beautiful courtyard, nice rooms, and a shuttle that can bring you
to the Lisle and Naperville area. Keep them in mind for that next
out of town guest . (630) 505-3353.

Liisa Seuser from Country Inn & Suites by

Carlson and Jill Eidukas, Executive Director of
the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce

ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS & SIDING, INC. RIBBON CUTTING

Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc. hosted
their Grand Opening at their store in Lisle with a
Ribbon Cutting on June 12, 2015. Even though the
weather was rainy, it was a great event attended by
their employees, customers, and Lisle Area
Chamber members. Joe Broda, Mayor of the
Village of Lisle helped to cut the ceremonial ribbon
with the owners of Illinois Energy Windows &
Siding, Inc., David Sonner and Brian Campbell.
For all your window and siding needs, check out
the new store located at 430 Ogden Avenue, Lisle ,
(630) 627-9200.

Brian Campbell, Joe Broda, Mayor of the

Village of Lisle, and David Sooner.

Business After Hours is one of the many great ways to get the most out of your
Chamber membership. Not only do these events provide the opportunity to learn more about one of your
fellow Chamber members business, it is a great opportunity to network with many different members.

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LISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NETWORKING GROUPS

Lisle Area Chamber

Leads Group
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Lisle Park District
1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532

Lisle Area Chamber

Leads Group
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Lisle Park District
1925 Ohio Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532

Gold Sponsor$250.00 Each

Table at event, prominent ad in all
event publications and
announcements at event
Silver Sponsor$225.00
(For all five Cruise Nights)
Table at event and advertising in all
event publications
Bronze Sponsor$50.00 Each
*Table at event
Vendor Table$25.00
To become a sponsor, or for
additional information about Cruise
Nights, please contact the Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce at
(630) 964-0052 or
info@lislechamber.com

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CHAMBERVISION

AROUND TOWN
Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival
A Festival Benefiting Charities
Come out to the Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival July 2nd - July 4th which
is being held at the Lisle Community Park, Short Street & Route 53. The
free admission carnival (from West entrance only) runs from July 1st July 5th. There will be great food, cool bands, balloon launches, glows,
and tethered rides. The fireworks will begin approximately 9:45 p.m.
each night. It is a great event! www.eyestotheskies.org
Lisle French Market is now located at Prairie Walk Pond a 4.5 acre recreational area adjacent to
Main Street, The site has walking trails surrounding a 2-acre pond, dramatic colored fountains, a
preserved wetland, gazebo, scenic overlooks, and beautiful native landscaping. Just down the block
is Dragonfly Landing which is a childrens play area which features a fun splash pad with interactive water jets. Located at Route 53 and Garfield. The French Market hours are Saturdays from
8:00 am1:00 pm, MayOctober.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The Village of Lisle is holding a community blood drive on Monday, July 13, 2015, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. It is taking place in the Board Room at the Village of Lisle which is located at 925
Burlington Ave., Lisle. Please contact Barb Libby at (630) 271-4115 or email at
blibby@villageoflisle.org. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins are always welcome! A Photo ID
is required.
EVERY DONOR WILL RECEIVE A $5.00 TARGET GIFT CARD!
CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY - The 4th of July Parade
The 4th of July Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Lisle Junior High
School. Kids 12 and Under can bring their decorated bikes for judging
before the parade and then join in. An Ice Cream Social will be held on
the grounds of The Museums at Lisle Station Park.

National Louis University is hosting a Back to School

Supply Drive at their Lisle campus to support the
DuPage Back to School Fair being held at the Odeum in
Villa Park on August 5th. This event offers low income
families in DuPage County the opportunity to connect with
social service agencies/non profit, receive health care services for their children, school supplies
and other important resources for support. National Louis Universitys Lisle campus will have a
donation box located inside their main entrance. The Lisle Campus is located at 850 Warrenville
Road, Lisle. They are asking for donations no later than July 15th, 2015.

MAPLE TERRACE MANAGEMENT L.P.RIBBON CUTTING

A Ribbon Cutting was held for Maple Terrace
Management, L.P. which was celebrating their
50th Anniversary of the Maple Terrace
Shopping Center which is located at the N.E.
corner of Rte. 53 and Maple Avenue. The
shopping center includes chamber members,
Advanced Lisle Dental, H&R Block, Harris
Bank, Papa Johns Pizza, Taco Diner, the UPS
Store, and Walgreens. All of the stores located
in the shopping center came out to
celebrate the event. Each store was handing
out free gifts for everyone who came out to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary.

Presenting Sponsor:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Shotgun Start 1:00 p.m.
Seven Bridges Golf Club
FOURSOME:
$600.00 for Foursome
INDIVIDUAL GOLFER:
$150.00 for Individual
DINNER ONLY:
$45.00 for Dinner Only

For additional information or to register for this event, contact the Chamber at (630) 964-0052 or
info@lislechamber.com, or visit www.lislechamber.com

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CHAMBERVISION

Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Luncheon

Ribbon CuttingMaple Terrace

Management

Daily Herald Business Ledger Newsmakers

Forum - B. Gunther & Companys Table

Business After Hours - Country Inn & Suites

Ribbon Cutting at Illinois Energy Windows & Siding

Peter Thompson, Sean Curtis & Melanie Ness

LEADS Event at Mullens

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RENEWALS
Advanced Lisle Dental
Craigs Auto Service
Center
David W. Rosenberg
Attorney at Law

CHAMBER SPOT LIGHT

At DuPage Family Chiropractic they are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back pain,
neck pain, headaches, or even muscle tightness or tension. Even if youre looking
to improve your overall health, Dr. Genslinger can help you attain your everyday
wellness goals!

DuPage Family Chiropractic

Dr. Mike Genslinger
Fair Oaks Ford
1025 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Gladson, LLC
(630) 847-4706
Janice Connolly Interiors www.drmikegenslinger.com
Lisle Lanes
Lynch Law Offices, P.C.
Manroland Web
Systems, Inc.
Molex
Naper Settlement
National-Louis University
Nels Old Time Tavern
Paisans Pizzeria & Bar
Past Presence Custom
Framing
Sounds Abound
Entertainment
Step It Up Writing &
Marketing Services
Systech Information
Services, Inc.
Taco Day Restaurant
WundeReps

NEW MEMBERS
CJ SNOW REMOVAL, INC.
CORT JOHANSEN, JR.
680 Bolingbrook Dr.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-7587
MELVIN J. SIMON &
ASSOCIATES
NICHOLAS C. HINDMAN
1111 Burlington Ave.,
Ste. 108A
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 541-6282
VALID USA, INC.
GAIL PETERSON
1101 Warrenville Rd., #450
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 852-8200

IROQUOIS DENTAL
CENTER
DEEPAK AGARWAL
1163 Ogden Ave., Ste. 403
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 416-0780
NORTH CENTRAL
COLLEGE, GRADUATE &
CONTINUING EDU.
PAMELA MONACO
30 N. Brainard, Office #101
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-5555
OFLAHERTY LAW
KEVIN OFLAHERTY
5002 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 324-6666

CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
E-Mail: info@lislechamber.com