Elmhurst Chamber News & Notes
Brown Bag Lunch
Expert panelists Pete Czuchra of Cyber Com (289 West Van Buren Street), Joe Major of Synergistic Networks (180 West Park Avenue, Suite 210), Mattine Gallentine of MG Computer & Training (5510 Pershing Avenue, Downers Grove) and Todd Benson of Castco Communications (391 River Glen) will discuss “Attracting Prospects to Your Website” during a Brown Bag Lunch at the Chamber Conference Room on Wednesday, April 20, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to the Chamber by Monday, April 18, at 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Anniversaries
The following eight businesses and not-for-profits are celebrating Chamber Anniversaries in April:
20 Years—Russell F. Caforio & Associates, Inc. (1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 218, Lombard);
15 Years—Bojo’s (10341 Marye Avenue, Naperville), Courtyard by Marriott Elmhurst (370 North Route 83) and Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst (P.O. Box 729);
10 Years—Hartmann Jewelers Inc. (105 North York Street) and Elmhurst City Centre (2 City Centre Plaza); and
5 Years—Salon Efthimia Day Spa (176 North York Street) and Doggie Diner (1591 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights).
Also, Stolper State Farm (447 North York Street), a Chamber member since 1967, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary since Co-owner Bob Stolper’s grandfather founded the business in 1930. Last December, co-owner Don Stolper’s son, Brian, became the fourth generation of family to join the team.
Membership Breakfast
The Center for Speech and Language Disorders (195 West Spangler Avenue, Suite B) will host the Chamber’s monthly Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, April 20, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
On Thursday, April 21, the CSLD will hold its annual Dinner and Awards Fundraiser at Stimac’s Restaurant, featuring the 9:00 p.m. drawing of the winning $10,000.00 “Help A Child Fund” Raffle ticket. Call 530-8551 for more info.
New Members
The following nine businesses joined the Chamber in the past three of weeks:
Air 1 Wireless (191 East Butterfield Road), cellular communications, Eric D. Peairs, 782-0033;
Domino’s Pizza (1036 South York Street), pizzeria, Eric Casas, 834-0200;
Fuego Loco (116 North York Street), Mexican restaurant, Brian Stratton and Ken Patchak, 530-7777;
Huntington Learning Center (567 North York Street), specialty education, Laura Scechen and Dorothy Calek, 516-1030;
MMK Enterprises, Inc. (1539 South Ardmore Avenue, Suite C, Villa Park 60181), life and divorce coaching, Michele Knight, 941-8000;
State Farm Insurance – Curry Agency (189 East Butterfield Road), insurance, Tim Curry, 833-8082;
Tutto Bene Gourmet Shop (111 North Addison Avenue), food and beverage, Mary Paula Abbinante and Maurizio Malfeo, 782-0095;
Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz (222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago 60601), labor and employment law firm, Chris Nybo, (312) 609-7729; and
Winning Systems Inc. (105 South York Street), political and not-for-profit consulting and fundraising, Laura Anderson, 833-7722.
Newsmakers
The College of DuPage Center for Workforce Development, in partnership with COD’s Business and Professional Institute, will present the first Women’s Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo at the Jack H, Turner Conference Center on Friday, May 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more info, call 942-3775 or e-mail cwd@cdnet.cod.edu.
Great Clips for hair will hold its annual Great $8.99 Haircut Sale from April 20 through May 4 at both Elmhurst locations—York Street and Butterfield Road (758-0512), and York and North Avenue (941-1200).
Special Events
Elmhurst College (190 Prospect Avenue) and Special Kids Day will co-sponsored a Benefit Concert to rebuild the tsunami-ravaged Sambohoi Shelter in Galle, Sri Lanke, at R.A. Faganel Hall on Saturday, April 16, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Four bands, including the EC Jazz Band, and an improv troupe will perform. The ticket cost of $25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple includes a buffet and two complementary beverages. Call Laura at 617-5393 for more info.
The Rotary Club of Elmhurst (P.O. Box 147) will celebrate its 50th Birthday at its annual Scholarship Fundraiser at River Forest Country Club (15W468 Grand Avenue) on Friday, April 22, starting at 7:00 p.m. Festivities include a Silent Auction and two $5,000.00 raffles. Ticket costs are $55.00 per person or $500.00 for a table of 10. Call Terry Elliott at 782-3720 for more info.
The annual Elmhurst Senior and Community Expo will be held at York Community High School (355 West St. Charles Road) on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cold Stone Creamery (116 North York Street) is accepting donations for the Make A Wish Foundation in April, highlighted by The World’s Largest Ice Cream Cake Social on Monday, April 25. Call Diane Kocurek at 530-9300 for more info.
The 10th Annual Elmhurst College Walk for Hope: In Memory of Claire Bartels, organized by the College’s Greek System to benefit the American Cancer Society (1801 South Myers Road, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace), will be held on the College Mall on Saturday, April 30. Sponsors include the Elmhurst Jaycees (P.O. Box 235). For more info, call Cheryl Leoni at 617-3189.
Art in the Park: Elmhurst Art Museum’s (150 Cottage Hill Avenue) 9th Annual Fine Arts Festival, presented by Panera Bread (108 West North Avenue), supported by the City of Elmhurst (109 North York Street) and Elmhurst Park District (225 Prospect Avenue), and produced by RGL Marketing for the Arts (186 Grace), will take place in Wilder Park on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special children’s activities will take place each day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 834-0202, ext. 13, for more info.
Spring Luncheon and Business Expo
The Chamber will celebrate those businesses that help our members market their goods and services at the “Salute to Marketing Professionals” 2005 Spring Luncheon at the Monty’s Elegant Banquets (703 South York Road, Bensenville) on Wednesday, April 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. New is a mini-Business-to-Business Exposition for honorees and interested members. Cost is $30.00 per person or $100.00 for a display table with lunch for two. RSVP by Friday, April 22.