PRESIDENTS CORNERTOM ALTHOFF

T HE MONT HL Y NE WS L E T T E R OF T HE L I S L E A RE A CHA MB E R OF C OMME RC E November 2014

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Lisle Executive Networking Group
(LENG)
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
12:00 pm
Fox Restaurant
4700 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532

Lisle Chamber LEADS Group
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Ness Exotic Wellness Center
1007 Maple Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532

Multi Chamber Women in Business
Polka Dot Luncheon
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
11:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Suites
150 Gary Avenue
Carol Stream, IL 60188
$25.00 Members; $30.00 Non-Members

Business After Hours
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Drive, #118
Woodridge, Illinois 60517

General Membership Luncheon
The Culver Story
Featuring Craig Culver
Thursday, November 20, 2014
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Hyatt Lisle
1400 Corporetum Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
$25.00 Members; $35.00 Non-Members

Lisle Executive Networking Group
(LENG)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
12:00 pm
Brookdale Plaza Lisle
(formerly the Devonshire)
1700 Robin Lane
Lisle, IL 60532

Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K
Sunday, November 23, 2014
7:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Race Start
Lisle Community Park
1800 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
$35.00 Pre-Registration;
$40.00 Race Day

Lisle Chamber LEADS Group
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Ness Exotic Wellness Center
1007 Maple Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
It is November already and although I dont cherish the colder weather and shorter
daylight hours I feel ready for it this year. Last week I attended an Economic
Forecast breakfast put on by the Naperville Chamber and hosted by Calamos at the
Hotel Arista. There was an optimistic tone to the presentations with regard to the
future growth of the U.S. economy. Job growth among small businesses has been
pretty good and is projected to continue. For our part the Chamber has had a good
month for membership and the success of Ale Fest has helped us to remain
financially strong. Last month we started the Lisle Chamber Leads group. It is
doing well under the chairmanship of Tom Thornton of Action Screen Print. We
welcome new noncompeting members to the group and I urge you to contact Tom or me if you are
interested. Tom can be reached at tom@actionscreen.com. Thanks to Melanie Ness at Ness Exotic
Wellness Center for hosting the meetings.
The midterm elections are the 4
th
of November, the first Tuesday of the month. There will be several
propositions on the ballot and it is important to have your preferences expressed with your vote. The
chamber does not endorse candidates but we hope you will make your feelings known by
participating.
We held two Business After Hours during October and we thank Advanced Lisle Dental and St.
Joan of Arc for hosting and providing great food and ample beverages. There are always new
contacts at these events so they provide a broader horizon for our members.
Welcome to our new members that are listed elsewhere in this publication. Our numbers are growing
a bit with the fall season. We hope you will reach out to them and provide a warm Lisle Chamber
welcome. We are known to be a friendly chamber and I thank you for all you do to advance that
feeling especially our Ambassadors.
As we move into the next month I am very excited that we have been able to schedule Craig Culver as
our November 20
th
luncheon speaker. He is a founder of the highly successful Culvers restaurant
chain. Through the good work of Bob Esposito one of the local Culvers franchise owners and a
Chamber member we were able to land Craig as our guest. We expect a large turnout so book your
reservations early.
We will be joining Chamber 630 at the November 19
th
Business after Hours at the West Suburban
Community Pantry. You should not miss this very enjoyable event with multiple food options. We
look forward to seeing Barbara and Roger Schmith along with the staff of this valuable community
resource. We thank the pantry for hosting and for aiding all those families who need assistance. I want
to say a special thank you to Jill Eidukas our Office and Events Manager and Jen Sumner Office
Assistant for all they do throughout the year. I would be lost without them. Finally we wish you and
yours a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Mission Statement

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

Capitalize on the Momentum
CHAIR MESSAGEKITTY MURPHY
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CHAMBERVISION
2014
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Kitty Murphy, Chair
The Nook, Inc.

Paula Gleason,
Past Chair, Bensidoun, USA

Sonny Smith, Treasurer,
College of DuPage

Tom Reif, Chair Elect
Hallberg Commercial &
Benefits Insurance

Chris Ashe,
Brian Ashe & Associates

Jim Harkness,
General Counsel, Momkus
McCluskey, LLC., ex officio

Mark Acquaviva
Performance Merchant
Services, LLC

Elizabeth Boone,
Moser College, Benedictine
University

Richard Brink,
Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Mike Toohey
Lisle Park District

Bill Kuglich, Molex, Inc.

Julie LaFond,
St Joan of Arc

Susan Ross,
The Morton Arboretum

Diane Merna,
Adler Associate

Mayor Joseph Broda,
ex officio, Village of Lisle




CHAMBER STAFF
Tom Althoff
President & CEO

Jill Eidukas
Office & Events Manager

Jen Sumner
Office Assistant

November is here! We can finally vote and stop being annoyed by all
those TV commercials. Have you voted yet? Today may not be an
official election day, but you can still cast your vote and opinions on
how your Chamber is doing! We have a Chamber Survey up on our
website. It literally takes 3 minutes or less! Please do your chamber
leadership a favor, and give us your feedback and ideas.

Are you like me? Is local/state government not only something that interests you,
but concerns you as a business owner? Our Government Affairs Committee
might be just the thing for you to get involved in. Being involved on a committee
benefits your business more than you think! Your Lisle Chamber has many dif-
ferent active committees that can not only benefit from you, but also be a bene-
fit to you. Give one of these a try!

Ambassadors
Dinner Dance Committee
Downtown Business Council
Golf Committee
Government Affairs
LEADS Group
Lisle Executive Networking Group
Scholarship Committee
Ale Fest Committee
Summer Cruise Night Committee
Not-For-Profit Network
Women in Business
5K/10K Committee

November is also a month of reflection and thanks -- for families, friends, bless-
ings, etc, We have such a unique and special community in Lisle and in our
Area Chamber of Commerce. I am so grateful not only that I was able to grow
up in this area, but that my children did too. As my chairmanship of the Lisle
Chamber Board of Directors is coming to a close, I am reflecting on how thank-
ful I am for the privilege of serving in such a way! Weve capitalized on the mo-
mentum and growth this chamber is experiencing. Lets keep it going!
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November 2014



ARDS SERVICES, INC.
BEST, VANDERLAAN &
HARRINGTON
THE BOMC
BREWERY WERKS, INC.
COFFEE NEWS
CROSSTOWN PUB AND GRILL
DIVERSE FACILITY
SOLUTIONS, INC.
DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP
K. HOVNANIAN HOMES
LISLE SAVINGS BANK
MULLENS BAR & GRILL
NAVISTAR, INC.
NEIGHBORS OF LISLE
NEW TRADITION FUNERALS AND
CREMATIONS

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
ROSEHILL MONTESSORI
SHAUN POLLITT DESIGN
UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS
WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY
PANTRY
WDCB, 90.9 PUBLIC RADIO
ZLAN PARTNERS

ATHLETICO
AVANT AT THE ARBORETUM
BULL/SOX TRAINING ACADEMY
CA TECHNOLOGIES
CADENCE HEALTH
CHICAGO RED STARS
COUNTRY FINANCIAL-VAN HAM/TAN/
MULYK AGENCY
EXTERIOR DESIGNERS, INC.
FASTSIGNS
FLORAL EVENTS
GOLDSTAR SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
HALLBERG COMMERCIAL AND BENEFIT
SOLUTIONS
HARRIS N.A. LISLE

HEALTH SOURCE OF LISLE
ILLINOIS ENERGY WINDOWS &
SIDING, INC.
INTEGRITY MOTORS
JIM DHAMER PLUMBING AND SEWER
MEDASCEND
MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.
MOMKUS MCCLUSKEY, LLC
NEWPORT PROMOTIONS OF
DUPAGE INC.
OAKBROOK INVESTMENTS, LLC
OPTOMETRY & EYEWEAR GALLERY
PERFORMANCE MERCHANT
SERVICES, LLC
PRO HOME 1, INC.
RE/MAX ACTIONLEE ERNST
ROBERT KELLY STUDIO
RUNNERS 4 WELLNESS
SERVICE MASTER TODAY
SHERATON LISLE
TACO DAY RESTAURANT
TODD MARTIN, DDS PC
U-STOR-IT MANAGERS LLC
UNIVERSAL GAMING GROUP LLC
VILLAGES ON MAPLE
WHEATSTACK... A MIDWESTERN

EATERY & TAP
WOMEN IN BUSINESS






GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

RIBBON CUTTINGSYSTECH INFORMATION SERVICES INC.
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CHAMBERVISION
Women in Business was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the
Lisle Library. In honor of National Breast Cancer Month, Dr.
Mangat of DuPage Medical Group spoke at this event. Dr. Mangat
has been practicing for 14 years, her specialties include breast health
issues and breast surgery. She strives to keep up to date on current
breast cancer research and recommendations which allows her to
offer her patients different perspectives on treatment options. For
additional information about Dr. Mangat and DuPage Medical
Group, visit their website www.dupagemedicalgroup.com.
The General Membership Luncheon was held on Thursday, October
16, 2014 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. This event featured two
guest speakers, Senator Michael Connelly and State Representative
Ron Sandack who discussed various updates on the state of Illinois.
For additional information about Senator Connelly, visit his website
senatorconnelly.org. For additional information about State
Representative Sandack, visit his website at www.ronsandack.org.
Systech Information Services Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting on
Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 2200 Western Court, Suite 400 in
Lisle. Systech understands the problems small businesses face in
regards to affordable IT and tech support. They offer their
customers cost-effective tech support and IT services for small and
mid-size companies in effort to save them time, while protecting and
managing their data more effectively. For additional
information about Systech, visit their website www.systechinfo.com.
Nadine Filipiak, Filipiak Marketing Communications and Dr.
Mangat, DuPage Medical Group
Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce and State
Representative Ron Sandack
Mayor Joe Broda, Village of Lisle, Jack Prager, Systech
Information Services Inc., and Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber of
Commerce cut the ceremonial ribbon
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November 2014
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTTOM THORNTON


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

UPCOMING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS
Tom Thornton is Vice President of Sales at Action Screen Print and Embroidery where
he is responsible for leading his sales team, increasing sales, and helping with
marketing. He has been in the graphics and printing industry for over 22 years. A
Chamber member for seven month and an Ambassador for four, Tom enjoys his role as
an Ambassador because it has given him the opportunity to get out and work with
different people. It has also given him the opportunity to meet other Lisle area business
people and learn about their business while informing them of the services he has to offer.
A Lisle resident, Tom has three kids (two in college and one in high school), two German Shepherds, a
cat, a bird, and a turtle. In his free time he enjoys grilling, woodworking, spending time outdoors
camping and hiking, and volunteering for German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. He shares this bit of wisdom:
Whats happened in your past doesnt matter. You can start where you are with what youve got and go
wherever it is you want to go. Zig Ziglar
Annual Meeting to install the Board of Directors and recognize the Committee Chairs
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Where Do I Belong? An Immigrant Quest for Identity
Featuring: Tony Mankus
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
$25.00 Members; $35.00 Non-Members
Thursday, November 20, 2014
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Hyatt Lisle
1400 Corporetum Drive
Lisle, IL 60532

Alongside wife, Lea and his parents George and Ruth Culver, Craig created a unique restaurant which
features burgers and frozen custard. By taking on several different roles, Craig has steadily built his
career through a commitment to doing the right thing for his guests, team members, franchisees and his
family. Join us on November 20, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. to hear The Culvers Story.
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.


Wednesday, November 19, 2014
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Drive, #118
Woodridge, IL 60517

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Cadence Health Medical Office
1019 School Street
Lisle, IL 60532
WOMEN IN BUSINESS





BUSINESS AFTER HOURSADVANCED LISLE DENTAL

UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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CHAMBERVISION
Business After Hours was held on Wednesday, October 9, 2014 at
Advanced Lisle Dental, located at 1046 Maple Avenue in Lisle.
Advanced Lisle Dental focuses on preventative, restorative, and
cosmetic dentistry. They strive to keep their customers informed
about their procedure every step of the way. For additional
information about Advanced Lisle Dental, visit their website at
www.advancedlisledental.com.
Multi-Chamber Polka Dot Progressive Luncheon

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
11:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m.

Holiday Inn & Suites
150 Gary Avenue
Carol Stream, IL

$25.00 Members; $30.00 Non-Members

To register for this event, contact the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce (630) 964-0052 or
info@lislechamber.com or visit www.lislechamber.com
Dr. Hetal Patel, Advanced Lisle Dental and Tom Althof, Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce
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RIBBON CUTTINGPASSEROS PIZZA

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSST JOAN OF ARC
A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Passeros
Pizza located at 5328 S. Main Street in Lisle. Passeros offers a large
menu with dine-in, carry out, delivery, and catering options. They are
now under new ownership so be sure to stop in soon. For additional
information about Passeros Pizza, visit their website at
www.passerospizza.com.
Teresa and Dave Ruffalo, Passeros Pizza, and
Mayor Joe Broda, Village of Lisle, cut the
ceremonial ribbon
When you come to St. Joan of Arc you will always find a listening ear
and a warm welcome! Sister Carolyn Sieg, Principal of St. Joan of
Arc School writes on their website. At Business After Hours this is so
true. Father Gabriel, Sister Carolyn, Kim Clements and the Board of
Directors were available to discuss the various opportunities at their
church and school. Students at St. Joan of Arc School got a once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity they made contact with the International Space
Station with a ham radio. The school took part in a program called Am-
ateur Radio on the International Space Station, a partnership between
NASA, the American Radio Relay League and the Radio Amateur Satellite Corp. St. Joan of Arc was
one of a handful of schools chosen across the country.
To register:

www.lislechamber.com OR
active.com
Hooded Sweatshirts available to
those that register in advance
Father Gabriel, St. Joan of Arc, and Tom Althoff,
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at St. Joan of Arc
Business After Hours
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RIBBON CUTTINGCRME DE LA CRME


NOTES FROM THE CHAMBER
Congratulations to Greg Procopio of Farmers Insurance! You are the winner of an overnight stay for two
at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Thank you to all that participated and took the time to complete our
survey.
Correction to the September Newsletter:
Katherine Borchardt, Psy.D., P.C.
5007 Lincoln Avenue (Route 53) Suite 205, Lisle, IL 60532
630-680-5494

CHAMBER RAVES

On Friday October 17, 2014 Bureau Chief Jim French of the Lisle Woodridge Fire
District was recognized by the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association at their Annual Fire
Prevention Weeks Awards Luncheon. Chief French was introduced as the final recipient
for the highest award given by the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association, an award that has
only been given out a handful of times in the history of the organization, one that dates
back to 1967. As a Past-President of the association and the current Certification
Chairman, he was not only recognized for his leadership and participation of various committees for the
organization, but his tireless efforts in working on a statewide task of redeveloping the certification
standard for Fire Inspectors and Public Educators in Illinois.


Several of our Chamber members generously donated books to benefit Lisle youth served by the Lisle
Township Food Pantry and General Assistance Programs. We would like to acknowledge: Choice Eye
Care, Costco, Gonda & Moore, D.D.S., Haug Chiropractic, Holistic Health Care Centers, The Nook,
and Insight Property Services for their contribution to the Lisle Community.
Crme de la Crme hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 16,
2014 at 4710-4 Main Street in Lisle. This event saw a great turn out with
many Chamber members in attendance as they watched owner Pat Smith
and Mayor Joe Broda cut the ceremonial ribbon. Crme de la Crme is a
boutique that offers unique gifts, accessories, clothing, etc. For additional
information about Crme de la Crme, visit their website
www.cremedelacremeboutique.com.
Pat Smith, Crme de la Crme and Mayor Joe Broda,
Village of Lisle

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Sonny Smith, College of DuPage, Roger Schmith, West Suburban
Community Pantry at Passeros Pizza Ribbon Cutting
Crme de la Crme Ribbon Cutting
Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Pat Smith, Crme
de la Crme, Mayor Joe Broda, Village of Lisle
Senator Michael Connelly, Scott Ziomek, Cadence Health
Tom Thornton, Action Screen Print, Sonny Smith, College of
DuPage, Paula Gleason, Neighbors of Lisle
Mayor Joseph Broda, Teresa and Dave Ruffolo, Passeros Pizza,
Tom Althoff, Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
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CHAMBERVISION
RENEWALS
Kiwanis Club of Lisle

Lou Dog Events

Naperville Community
Unit School District 203

Nel's Old Time Inn

Powers Construction
Group, Inc.

Robert Kelly Studio

Ron Sandack - State
Representative

Steele Communications

Via Moda Salon & Spa

Villages on Maple






NEW MEMBERS


ALLEGRA MARKETING PRINT MAIL
WAYNE MUHS
2200 Ogden Avenue, Suite 550
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 963-9100

BOBAKS SIGNATURE EVENTS &
CONFERENCE CENTER
JULIE LENOCH
6440 Double Eagle Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 829-1202

CLEARPOINT INSURANCE
MICHAEL CZERWINSKI
1709 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 940-5693

COUNTRY HOUSE
DEAN TIMSON
6460 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 983-0545


MICHAEL P. HANTSCH, ATTORNEY AT LAW
MICHAEL P. HANTSCH
589 Inverness Road
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 688-8261

PMAC LENDING SERVICES
RYAN KIM
1011 Warrenville Road, #325
Lisle, IL 60532
(909) 539-6644

PROSPECT MORTGAGE
PETER THOMPSON
1717 N Naper Boulevard, #300
Naperville, IL 60534
(630) 479-6424

WORLD PAY
ALEXANDER PAPAELIOU
3648 Morton Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513
(800) 859-5965


CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 Burlington Avenue, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
E-Mail: info@lislechamber.com
Phone: (630) 964-0052; Fax: (630) 964-2726