BUSINESS NEWS September 2015 - Roselle Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Events
Mark Your
Calendar!
Tuesday, September 15
Membership Dinner
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Jameson’s Charhouse
94 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Speaker/Topic: Jim Hodgdon
of The HBC Insurance Group
will discuss identity theft in
business and how to prevent
it from happening to you.
Wednesday, September 23
Business After Hours
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Pearl Banquets & Conference Center
1490 W. Lake Street Roselle
Join us as we welcome Pearl
Banquets & Conference
Center to the village!
Friday, October 9
Casino Night!
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Medinah Shrine Center
Featuring professional
gaming tables and dealers, a
fabulous buffet including wine
and beer, raffle, entertainment
& more!
September 2015
VOL. XXII Issue 9
Presented By
Friday, October 9, 2015
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Medinah Shrine Center
550 N. Shriners Drive, Addison
$45 per person
$50 after September 30 or at door
The evening will include premium buffet complete with a carved meat
station shrimp cocktail; lamb lollies; mashed potato bar; three-hour
open bar serving beer, wine and pop; and more! Live casino action
with funny money, raffle prizes, dancing and entertainment. Cash bar
available. Must be 21 to attend.
Become a Sponsor!
Purchase Event Tickets!
Donate a Raffle Prize!
For more information:
Look for a Casino Night flyer in this newsletter
Call (630) 894-3010
Visit casino.rosellechamber.com
Calendar!
Board of
Directors
Chairman
Joseph Salerno
Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels
President
Kevin Weslock
Langner Eye Care
Vice President
John Binneboese
Itasca Bank & Trust Co.
Secretary
Brian Cash
Cyber-Construction, Inc.
Treasurer
Michelle Daniel
Roselle Bank & Trust
Directors
Lynne Uhl
ABM
Commercial Flooring, Inc
Tony VanGundy
AG VanGundy Landscape
Materials, Inc.
Tom Kowalski
American General &
Electrical Contractors, Co.
John T. Dabrowski
Bloomingdale Township
Assessor
Todd Eichholz
Heritage Realty &
Development
It is hard to believe that school has started and
another summer of activities – golf outing, parade,
Taste of Roselle – are all behind us already. I
hope you were able to use these major events
along with our usual monthly activities to meet
someone new and grow your business. Many
of my business relationships have come from
getting to know someone and learning they have
a product or service I didn’t know they provided.
If you are looking to learn how to build new relationships to help your business
please join us at our regular activities. This month you can also learn about
the impact identity theft can have on your business. Jim Hodgdon of The HBC
Insurance Group will discuss identity theft while we enjoy dinner at Jameson’s
during our monthly member meeting. Please join us to welcome Pearl Banquets
& Conference Center to Roselle at our Business After Hours. Pearl banquets is
a new banquet facility at the Holiday Inn and Express.
I would like to give a special thank you to everyone that came out for our
Business After Hours at Langner Eye Care. We can’t believe we have been
open for ten years already! Roselle really is a great place to do business.
Because it can’t be said enough, I would also like to reiterate our thanks to
the many volunteers that donated their valuable time to make the Golf Outing,
Rose Parade, Member Appreciation Picnic and Taste of Roselle successful
events this summer. Our Executive Director Gail Croson did an outstanding
job (once again) of organizing a myriad of details and schedules to help ensure
events go off smoothly.
Our upcoming Casino Night promises to a fun night out for all. We are hoping
for 200 in attendance – sponsorship opportunities are available if you are
looking for a great way to promote your business in the community. Contact
the chamber office if you would like to get involved. Mark your calendars for
October 9 and invite your friends and family – we look forward to seeing you
there!
Kevin Weslock
Langner Eye Care
Greg Martucci
Law Office of Gregory J.
Martucci, PC
Jay P. Mueller, D.D.S.
Mueller & Associates
Norm Hendle
Ventura 21, Inc.
Director Emeritus
Jim Hodgdon
The HBC Insurance Group
Executive Director
Gail Croson
Roselle Chamber Business News
Editor: Gail Croson, Executive Director
Special Assistance: Roselle Bank & Trust
Please direct your comments, questions and/or ideas to:
1350 W. Lake Street, Ste A, Roselle, IL 60172
P: 630-894-3010 • F: 630-894-3042
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rosellechamber.com
Layout, Design and Printing Services provided by;
Rosette Printing LLC - 630-295-8500
The views and/or advertisement expressed herein are those of the author and/or advertiser and
do not reflect the views of the Roselle Chamber of Commerce & Industry, its members, its officers
or its directors.
Business Person
of the Year
List of Names | 1975 to 2014
1975 Henry Rodewald – Rodewald Realty Rentals
1976 Iva Young – Roselle Ford
1977 Marjorie Peterson – El-Mar Office Supply, Inc.
1978 Georgia Ellison – Roselle Building Materials
1979 Paul F. Boehne – Roselle State Bank & Trust Co.
1980 Norman Jay Keller – Keller Plumbing Company, Inc.
1981 Rogene Lis – Garfield’s Rental Mart Inc.
1982 Cyrille Girouard – The Pizza Cottage
1983 Anthony A. Bonavolonta – Schaffer-Bonavolonta Architects
1984 Carl Lindquist – Lindquist Accounting
1985 Gregory Everhart – Countryside News Agency
James Hodgdon – Hodgdon & Associates
1986 John Pankau – Bloomingdale Carriage Shoppe
1987 Carl Clausius – The Clausius Company, Inc.
1988 Tim Layden – Hotsy of Chicago Inc.
Ron Sass – R.C.S. Sales Inc.
1989 Emil Leitner – Pik Kwik Foods
1990 Gary E. Umlauf – First National Bank of Roselle
1991 Steve Troyke – Chicago Woodworkers Ltd.
1992 Jay Mueller – Roselle Dental Associates
1993 Richard Gaddis – Town Homecenter/True Value
1994 Fred Koehler – Lynfred Winery
1995 Edwin F. Schwarzer – Roselle Commerce Development Corp.
1996 Scot Pauli – Pauli’s Auto Repair
1997 Gary Zale – Signet Sign Company
1998 Hank Pierscionek – Ameritech
1999 Joseph G. Salerno – Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels
2000 Mark H. Mandel – Mark Drugs Roselle
2001 Nancy Michael – Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, CPA, LLC
2002 Barbara Lucenti – ABM Commercial Flooring, Inc.
2003 Tony Spavone – Spavone’s Ristorante
2004 Ken Marks – Midwest Bank & Trust Co.
2005 Jim Hodgdon – The HBC Group
2006 Andy Maglio – Action Lock & Key, Inc.
2007 Joseph P. Kean – Friendly Ford
2008 Sam Tornatore – Tornatore Law Office
2009 Greg Martucci – Law Office of Gregory J. Martucci, PC
2010 John T. Dabrowski – Bloomingdale Township Assessor
2011 Dr. Kristen Langner – Langner Eye Care
2012 Maureen Bell – BMO Harris Bank
2013 Bob Olson – A & A Paving
2014 Todd Eichholz - Heritage Realty & Development
Recipients owned or represented an existing business, were
a member in good standing, and displayed involvement in
the business growth of the community. The Award was
renamed Joseph G. Salerno Business Person of the Year
in 2008.
How to Market Your
Business through
the Chamber
Membership in the Roselle Chamber provides its members
with an avenue to promote their business through a variety
of networking meetings and events. We also offer a number
of promotional programs, and community involvement
projects to build new business and strengthen existing
relationships.
NETWORKING
Monthly Membership Meetings
Typically takes place on the third Tuesday of the month for
breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is a formal meeting with an
agenda.
Business After Hours
Typically takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the
month. A chamber member showcases their business and
provides complimentary beverages and appetizers.
Member Orientation
Chance for new & perspective
members to learn more about
Chamber
programs
and
activities.
Multi-Chamber Events
When the opportunity arises we combine forces with other
area chambers to expand our networking circle. This may
be for a membership meeting or an after-hours event. The
January Multi-Chamber Progressive Luncheon is popular
with members with an anticipated 130+ in attendance.
Social Events
Annual events encourage members to relax, have a little
fun, and get better acquainted with fellow members. A
good example of this type of event includes our Annual
Golf Outing in May and Member Appreciation Picnic in July.
In December we honor our Business Person of the Year at
the Annual Holiday Party.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
On-Line Community Coupons
Advertise special offers
and promotions on the
Chamber’s website on
the Community Coupons
page.
These
printable
coupons are also attached to members’ listing within the
on-line member directory. The Village of Roselle’s website
and e-News include a link to our coupons page as added
exposure to the local community. This is a Members
Only Program, and it’s FREE OF CHARGE! Coupons are
accepted at www.rosellechamber.com/coupons.
John Pankau
Attorney at Law
[email protected] | pankaulaw.com
105 E. Irving Park Rd., Itasca, Illinois 60143
p: (630) 875-0500 | f: (630) 775-0828
On-Line Directory
Members receive an on-line listing on the Chamber’s
website which includes location, contact information, and
links to member website and email. Updates and an option
to enhance listings are available through an on-line form at
www.rosellechamber.com/member_update.html.
Website Advertising
The Chamber’s website offers ad space for a fee of $150
for a 6-month subscription.
425 E. Maple Avenue, Roselle
Phone (630) 529-2251 • Fax (630) 529-2281
OPEN 7 DAYS !
eBlast Service
Using the Chamber’s eService and distribution list (250+
recipients), members may send announcements and/or
promotional material. Cost is $75 per blast.
Monthly Newsletter Advertising
Advertising space is available for member business cards;
6-month subscription is $100. Members may insert a flyer;
$135/issue. Space in the Member News column is limited
and is FREE OF CHARGE.
Mailing Labels
Membership mailing labels are available for $25/set.
Community Directory & Business Guide
The directory is an in-house publication produced every
other year. 9,000 copies are produced and hand-delivered
to Roselle residents and further distributed at Village Hall,
the Public Library and other businesses and organizations.
The directory includes a Chamber Member products and
services listing and other useful information about the
Roselle community.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Rose Parade
Co-hosted with the
Village of Roselle,
the Chamber plans
and
organizes
the Annual Rose
Parade held the
first Sunday in
June. Members are invited to participate as a parade entry
and assist with staging.
Taste of Roselle
The Chamber hosts separately
a Bingo and Beverage Tent at
this annual event which is held
the first weekend in August.
Sponsorship opportunities are
available and volunteers are
needed.
Casino Night
Live
casino
action
with
funny money,
raffle prizes, a
fabulous buffet, dancing and entertainment.
Welcome New Members!
Pearl Banquets & Conference Center
Gulya Kadyrova
1480 W. Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172
(847) 466-5777 | www.pearlbanquets.com
Weddings, Social events, corporate meetings,
conferences and much more..
Please update your Chamber Membership Directory and Community
Directory, and welcome our new members and contacts at an
upcoming meeting. And remember…it’s good business to do business
with Chamber members.
Annual
Holiday Party
&
Awards
Banquet
Save the Date!
You don’t want to miss this year’s Holiday Party and now
that you’re thinking of it, mark your calendar for Friday,
December 4, 6:30 pm! Expect a good time with great
company, food and drink, and entertainment.
Formal invitations will be sent out early November . . . be
sure to join us!
Sustainability Simplified Seminar
Save money and improve productivity
FREE ½ Day Seminar for all DuPage Businesses
Northern Illinois University Campus
1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
Thursday, October 1, 2015, 9:00 am to noon
Businesses and manufacturers will learn how small
changes can yield profitable economic and environmental
results. Attend the seminar to:
• Connect with Efficiency Experts
• Apply for Energy Incentives
• Obtain Technical Assistance
• Increase Productivity
Questions? [email protected] or (630) 407-6700
,
Tricia Carlstrom
Marketing Specialist
845 Oakton Street
Elk Grove Village
Illinois 60007
T. 847.956.1040
F. 847.956.6780
[email protected]
www.portebrown.com
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301 E. Irving Park Road, Roselle, IL 60172
630-980-7571
Professional Cleaning of
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[email protected]
Roselle Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
1350 W. Lake Street, Suite A
Roselle, IL 60172
Chamber Honors
Past Award
Recipient
While the Awards Committee considers deserving individuals for our
upcoming 2015 Awards Program at the Holiday Party, we’d like to
pay tribute to Todd Eichholz of Heritage Realty & Development, our
2014 Business Person of the Year.
Todd is the owner of Heritage Realty & Development as well as coowner of A&A Paving, both businesses located in Roselle. Todd
currently serves on the Chamber Board of Directors and is our past
President as well as the 2008 recipient of the Brian K. Healy Award.
Todd is also co-chair of the Golf Outing, serves on the Finance Committee and has volunteered
countless hours at the Bingo Tent, Rose Parade, Membership Appreciation Picnic, Community
Directory, Holiday Party set up and building floats for the Rose Parade in his garage.
With a desire to further support the community, Todd also serves on several other boards and is
proud to be a current Board Member of the Roselle Police Association Foundation, a Taste of Roselle
Commissioner, a Board Member of DuPage County Area Project, or DuCap for short, which creates
programs and activities for at-risk youth, he is an Advisory Board Member of Stepping Stones for
Women of Domestic Violence, the Precinct Committeemen for his neighborhood, Church Council
Board Member at Trinity Lutheran Church, Finance Ministry Board Member at Trinity Lutheran Church,
he serves the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of Roselle, and is a past-Board member and
mentor of AIMS, a youth mentoring program.
He and his wife, Jaime, are both lifelong Roselle residents who attended Trinity Lutheran School and
Lake Park High School. They have two beautiful daughters McKenna and Aislynn who also attend
Trinity Lutheran School in the 7th and 1st Grades.