Elmhurst Chamber News & Notes
Business After Hours
Results One Financial (945 North Oaklawn Avenue) will host the Chamber’s Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Business Education Luncheon
Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Financial Officer for LaSalle Bank, will speak on “A Score of Economic Lessons” to members of six Chambers at Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, on Friday, February 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsoring with Elmhurst are the Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Westmont and Woodridge chambers of commerce
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Chamber Anniversaries
The following four business are celebrating Chamber Anniversaries in March:
10-Years—Catalano, Caboor Co., Ltd. (1S376 Summit, Court A, Villa Park); and
5-Years—Ankle & Foot Center of Elmhurst (401 North York Street), District 205 Foundation (130 West Madison Avenue) and General Warehouse & Transportation Co. (970 North Oaklawn Avenue, #300).
In addition, My Friend’s Place Salon (112 West Third Street) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in February with a 10-percent discount on all retail, specials on services and a drawing to win a TV or digital camera. Call 832-4175 or visit www.myfriendsplacesalon.com for more info.
Elmhurst Jaycees DSA
Bill Ralston of Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 (310 West Butterfield Road) and his wife, Charlotte, will receive the Elmhurst Jaycees’ 2004 Distinguished Service Award at a banquet at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls (681 West Avenue) on Thursday, March 11, starting with a complimentary cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. Ticket cost is $40.00 per person. Call DSA Chairperson Jason Janes at 279-5530 for more info.
Kuester Way Dedication
Kuester Way, an access road west of Spring Road and north of the Illinois Prairie Path will be dedicated in memory of the late Douglas Kuester, owner of Great American Exteriors and Spring Road Business Association activist, on Thursday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m.
Membership Breakfast
The Center for Speech & Language Disorders (190 West Spangler Avenue, Suite B) will host the Chamber’s Membership Breakfast on Thursday, March 11, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
New Members
The following six businesses joined the Chamber in the past two weeks:
Athar Restaurant (149 Addison Avenue), fine dining, Fred Sando, 530-8418;
Edward Jones, financial services, Jim Valkema, 993-0752;
Integrative Care Centers (155 North York Street), health care, Yosef Pollack, 941-8661;
Laura McAdam (288 Yorkfield Avenue), organizational consultant, Laura McAdam, 530-1311;
Saturn of Elmhurst (505 West Grand Avenue), auto dealership, Jennifer Killin, 279-0777; and
TelePrint (471 West Fullerton Avenue), printing, Julia Troila, 941-7877.
Newsmakers
Jason Janes, an Edward Jones investment representative in Elmhurst (115 West Vallette Street), is hosting a free “Winning for Life!” program for women on Thursday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, February 13, at 10:45 a.m. Call 279-5530 for more info.
FitLife Training Fitness Studio (111 West First Street) is now booking small business and corporate group fitness training sessions at the studio or on-site at the employer’s facility. For more info, call Tina Tuszynski at 833-9790.
Special Events
Debra Humphreys, Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs, Association of American Colleges and Universities, will deliver the 12th Annual Martin Luther King Guestship Lecture in Founders Lounge, Frick Center, Elmhurst College (190 Prospect Avenue) on Thursday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. Her topic is “Diversity, Learning and the Challenges of Patriotism and Civic Engagement.” Call 617-3033 for more info.
The Boys Scouts of America Three Fires Council (415 North Second Street, St. Charles) is sponsoring the 3rd Annual “Irish Night for Scouting” at McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub (122 South York Street) on Thursday, February 19. Call 584-9250 for more info.
Principe’s Pizzeria and Catering (North York Street) will present Family Fun Night Against Cancer for The Annie Ryan Fun Run Foundation on Saturday, February 21, with magic shows at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. The ticket cost of $5.00 per person, plus 10% of your order of food and beverage purchase will be donated to the charity. Call 993-1122 for more info.
The Landolfi Trio chamber ensemble will perform “A Musical Palette” as part of the Monday Evening Concert Series at Bethel United Church of Christ (315 East St. Charles Road) on February 23. Ticket costs are $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors and $12.00 for children. Call 279-4040 for more info.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chamber Ambassaders will be among those wearing the green at the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Spring Road on Saturday, March 13, at 12:00 noon. Bands will provided live entertainment at Silverado Grill, Ahlgrim Funeral Home and the Gazebo starting at 11:00 a.m. Visit www.elmhurststpatsdayparade.com for details.