Elmhurst Chamber News & Notes
Brown Bag Lunch
Some 24 members filled the Chamber’s Conference Room on April 20 in the first of a series of Brown Bag Luncheons to learn about “Attracting Prospects to Your Website,” featuring expert panelists Pete Czuchra of Cyber Com (289 West Van Buren Street), Joe Major of Synergistic Networks (180 West Park Avenue, Suite 210), Todd Gallentine of MG Computer & Training (5510 Pershing Avenue, Downers Grove) and Todd Benson of Castco Communications (391 River Glen).
Illinois Business Summit
Chamber President John Quigley and Board of Directors’ Second Vice Chair Dare Messina of RE/MAX East-West (South Route 83) represented the interests of Elmhurst businesses at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 Business Summit in Springfield on April 13. Among the public policy topics discussed were the Fiscal Year 2006 state budget, workers compensation reforms, both sides of the campaign for tax increases and reforms, revisiting the state’s Telecommunications Act and issues impacting small business, including tort reform legislation.
Newsmakers
The West Suburban Philanthropic Network will present Chamber Director Ken Bartels, Vice President for College Advancement at Elmhurst College (190 Prospect Avenue), with its WSPN Award during the organization’s 3rd Annual Awards Luncheon at The Abbington Banquet Hall in Glen Ellyn on Wednesday, May 25, at 11:00 a.m. The award recognizes his outstanding commitment to promote philanthropy and volunteerism in the western suburbs. Ticket cost is $45.00 per person. For more info, call Stephanie Walsh at 236-4264.
Synergistic Networks has transitioned all of its hosting and related internet services from its Network Operations Center in Elmhurst to a facility within the state-of-the-art AT&T Chicago area Global Internet Data Center in Lisle.
The Runner’s Soul (124 North York Street) has changed its name to Dick Pond Athletics after joining forces with the prominent retailer.
Create-a Mosaic (108 West Second Street) is now open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and closed Mondays through Thursdays, except for reservations. Call 516-3430 or visit www.createamosaic.com for class schedules.
Shazad Mehta has joined his father, Hosi, President of Mehta Motors (463 Spring Road), and older brothers, Shawn and Shroy, both mechanics, in the family business. He will head up marketing, public relations and publicity.
Elene Cafasso of Enerpace Executive and Personal Coaching (240 North Addison Avenue) will present “Maximize Your Energy, Enhance Your Life!” for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn, 150 South Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m. The cost for guests is $25.00 per person.
Jason Janes, Investment Representative with Edward Jones (115 West Vallette Street), will host a satellite broadcast course titled “FLP & LLC: Formation to Liquidation” on Wednesday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m. Call 279-5530 for more info.
Special Events
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.
Pianist Jeffrey Panko of Elmhurst will perform “European Masterworks” to conclude the Monday Evening Concert Series at Bethel United Church of Christ (315 East St. Charles Road) on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Call 279-4040 for more info.
The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst (P.O. Box 729) will sponsor its annual Pancake Day and Mother’s Day Flower Sale at Sandburg Middle School (345 East St. Charles Road) on Saturday, May 7, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The cost is $5.00 per person, with children under five free.
Waterford Banquet & Conference Center at the Holiday Inn Express (933 South Route 83) will feature cuisines from India (Northern and Southern), China, Italy and America at its Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 279-0700 for more info.
In observance of “May is Better Speech and Hearing Month,” the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Elmhurst College will offer free screenings in Circle Hall on Wednesday, May 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 617-3555 for an appointment.
The Spring Road Business Association and Chamber will present the 17th Annual Pet Parade on Saturday, May 14, at 1:00 p.m. Ahlgrim Funeral Home (567 Spring Road) will host pre-parade activities, starting at 11:30 a.m. John DeVries of DeVries Animal Clinic (528 Spring Road) will emcee the post-parade pet contest at The Silverado Grill (447 Spring Road). Visit www.springroad.com for more info.
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season with a performance of “Resurrection” in the Baker Auditorium at York Community High School (355 West St. Charles Road) on Saturday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m. Call 941-1660 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org for more info.
Metropolitan Family Services of DuPage (222 East Willow Road, Wheaton) will host its 4th Annual Celebrate Family, Friends & Future Gala & Auction at the Carlisle in Lombard on Friday, May 20, starting at 6:00 p.m. LaSalle Bank is the title sponsor. The cost is $150.00 per person. For more info, contact Jennifer Herod at 784-4834 or herodj@metrofamily.org.
Immanuel Lutheran Church (142 East Third Street) will celebrate the reopening of its renovated sanctuary with a dedication service on Sunday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m.
Irresistable Emus, a team of seven Fourth Grade girls from Emerson Elementary School (400 North West Avenue) won the State of Illinois’ Destination Imagination in Bloomington on April 9 and is now raising $5,000.00 to compete at the Global DI Final in Knoxville, Tenn., from May 25-29. Donors can contact Barb Dean, Assistant Manager, at 834-3464.