| Feb 1 Chamber Champions |
Chamber Champions
Dr. Nisha Gupta, Gupta Eye Center, Chair
(630) 407-1300
ngupta@guptaeye.com
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| Date: |
February 1, 2022 |
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Zoom |
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Every First Tuesday of the Month
3:30pm |
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No Fee |
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| Feb 3 Water is the War Drink: The Path from WWI to Prohibition |
The Museums at Cantigny Park announce two programs in February focusing on 1920s Prohibition and its ramifications. Historians from The Mob Museum in Las Vegas will present online via Zoom. Both events are free but require advance registration at Cantigny.org.
Thursday, February 3 ● 7 pm CST
Date with History
Water is the War Drink: The Path from WWI to Prohibition
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park welcomes Claire White, educational programs manager at The Mob Museum. She will discuss the role that World War I played in the passing of the 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, and how cultural shifts during wartime affected Prohibition’s enforcement. White is a public historian interested in the cultural and religious history of the United States. She earned a history degree at the University of Nevada and a master’s in public history from the University of South Carolina. RSVP
Thursday, February 24 ● 7 pm CST
Headlines from History
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park welcomes Geoff Schumacher, vice president of programs and exhibits at The Mob Museum. He will discuss one of the most horrifying acts of violence in organized crime history, Chicago’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on February 14, 1929. News coverage of the event generated public outrage and dramatic responses from both supporters and opponents of Prohibition. Schumacher is a veteran newspaper journalist and the author of two books. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada and a master’s in American history from Arizona State University. RSVP
The First Division Museum is closed in January but open weekends in February starting Friday, February 4. McCormick House is closed for renovation and will reopen later this year. Cantigny museums are free admission with paid parking. Visit Cantigny.org for additional details, including a calendar of upcoming events.
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| Date: |
February 3, 2022 |
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Via Zoom
RSVP |
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| Feb 4 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
February 4, 2022 |
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Feb 8 Arts & Sports Tourism Committee |
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| Date: |
February 8, 2022 |
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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2nd Tuesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom |
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| Feb 10 BNI Visitor Day |
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| Date: |
February 10, 2022 |
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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
TCF Bank Building - Lower Level
555 Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148
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| Fees/Admission: |
RSVP to Vickie Linder, Sales Solutions
or call 630-858-6385
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| Feb 10 Valentines on the Run |
Anthology of Wheaton is hosting a grab n’ go for Valentine’s Day…Valentines on the Run! Stop by on Thursday, February 10th and meet our team, and as a thank you take home a box of sweet treats and a bottle of wine.
Please RSVP and let us know if you want red or white wine.
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| Date: |
February 10, 2022 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Anthology of Wheaton
217 Parkway Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
For more information or to RSVP, call 630-752-0644 or email WheatonDSM@AnthologySeniorLiving.com
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| Feb 10 February Virtual Business After Hours |
| Brought to you by the Chamber Champions Committee and the Young Professionals Network |
| Date: |
February 10, 2022 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom
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| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Feb 11 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
February 11, 2022 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
One tap mobile
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| Feb 11 Romantic Night Walk |
Enjoy a night of nature with someone you love on a Romantic Night Walk at the DuPage Forest Preserve District’s Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve.
Take a lit 1- to 3-mile self-guided walk with your sweetheart or with friends on lantern-lit paths that meander through an oak forest. Along the way, you’ll pause at historic shelters, cozy fires, and scenic bridges, where you can listen to the soothing sounds of the rolling waters of Salt Creek.
Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Friday, Feb. 11
5 – 10:30 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Ages 18 and up. $10 per person.
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| Date: |
February 11, 2022 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dupageforest.org |
| Location: |
Fullersburg Woods
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| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, February 11, 5-10:30 p.m. |
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| Feb 12 Romantic Night Walk |
Enjoy a night of nature with someone you love on a Romantic Night Walk at the DuPage Forest Preserve District’s Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve.
Take a lit 1- to 3-mile self-guided walk with your sweetheart or with friends on lantern-lit paths that meander through an oak forest. Along the way, you’ll pause at historic shelters, cozy fires, and scenic bridges, where you can listen to the soothing sounds of the rolling waters of Salt Creek.
Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Saturday, Feb. 12
5 – 10:30 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Ages 18 and up. $10 per person.
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| Date: |
February 12, 2022 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dupageforest.org |
| Location: |
Fullersburg Woods
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| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 12, 5-10:30 p.m. |
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| Feb 15 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
February 15, 2022 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| Feb 15 Memory Cafe Valentine's Day Craft |
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| Date: |
February 15, 2022 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Belmont Village Senior Living
545 Belmont Lane
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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| Fees/Admission: |
For more information, contact Erin Blair at
eblair@belmontvillage.com or 630-510-1515. |
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| Feb 16 Diversity Matters: A New Mindset for Today's Leaders (Part II) DEI Terminology & Lexicon: Why Words Matter |
Diversity Matters: A New Mindset for Today’s Leaders
A three-part virtual series
January 12, February 16 & March 9, 2022
The terms “diversity, equity and inclusion” grab headlines as companies and communities reel from changes in our social structure. From the Black Lives Matter movement to rejection of gender normative roles, organizations and our culture are going through a sea change. This requires a new mindset for today’s leaders.
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Wheaton Chamber and Innovation DuPage will host a three-part series designed to provide practical and informative programs to businesspeople in DuPage County. We can all agree on the importance of being as inclusive as possible, but what exactly does really mean? This series will answer questions about the current landscape, how to integrate DEI into your organization and how leaders can work together to be inspiring examples of inclusivity.
Part I
Wheaton & DuPage County: Today, 2030 and beyond
8:30 am to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Speakers:
David Roth, executive director, the DuPage Federation, David Roth. David will present data from Census 2020, highlighting demographic projections for 2030, 2050 and beyond.
Jacob Kniep, board member, OUTSpoken Leaders. As an active member of the LGBTQ+ community and founder of OUTSpoken Leaders, Jacob will share about the changing demographics in Wheaton and DuPage County.
Kate Beck, program coordinator, AbilityLinks, and Carlos Johnson, placement coordinator at DONKA, Inc. Kate and Carlos will discuss the need for inclusion for people with disabilities, both in the workforce and in our communities.
Shefali Trivedi, executive director of Giving DuPage, will serve as moderator of this panel which will highlight the current and future demographics within DuPage County that are driving the DEI imperative.
View the video HERE
Part II
DEI Terminology & Lexicon: Why Words Matter
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16
Speakers:
Tracey Crawford and Oralethea Davenport, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
There’s an entirely new language around diversity, equity and inclusion. This program will help demystify the new lexicon around DEI, providing us with a shared vocabulary to bridge the divide. Ms. Crawford and Ms. Davenport are sought-after speakers on the topic of DEI, and they bring experience in developing and training organizations in embedding diversity into their culture.
Watch the Video HERE
Part III
Getting Started - Crafting Your Diversity Statement
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9
Speakers:
Tracey Crawford and Oralethea Davenport, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
Is your company ready to develop a Diversity Statement? This program will provide some guidelines and useful templates on how to get started. Ms. Crawford and Ms. Davenport return to the series to share examples from businesses and organizations, providing guidance on how to take this all-important step.
REGISTER for Part III
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| Date: |
February 16, 2022 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
FREE via zoom |
| Date/Time Details: |
This program is generously supported by Innovation DuPage.
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| Feb 17 2022 February Virtual Monthly Membership Luncheon: What's Love Got to Do With It? |
What's Love Got to Do With It? Business, Leadership and Love
A discussion about the connection between successful companies who lead with love, including a review of Steve Farber’s book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business: Do What You Love in the Service of People Who Love What You Do.
11:30 a.m- to 12:00 Noon - Networking
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. - Presentation
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| Date: |
February 17, 2022 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 members
$25 non-members
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| Feb 17 Economic Development Committee Meeting |
Jeff McMahon - Committee Chair
Grand Ridge National Bank
(630) 580-1407
jeff.mcmahon@grnbank.com
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| Date: |
February 17, 2022 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Feb 17 Native Landscaping: Small Spaces |
It may be wintertime, but now is the time to start planning your garden and yard. The DuPage Forest Preserve District is ready to help you create a beautiful garden and yard with native plants that benefit native wildlife.
Don’t feel limited by spatial constraints when planning your native garden!
Get tips and tricks for incorporating native plants into small outdoor spaces such as a planter box, porch, or balcony.
Ages 18 and up. $10 per person.
Thursday, Feb. 17 at St. James Farm
Register online or at 630-933-7248. |
| Date: |
February 17, 2022 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dupageforest.org |
| Location: |
St. James Farm |
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| Feb 18 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
February 18, 2022 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
One tap mobile
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| Feb 22 Women In Business Committee Meeting |
Women who are members of this committee place great value on the relationships they develop with other businesswomen. Because of those relationships they accomplish great things together and grow their business while also developing professionally.
There are opportunities to:
Expand your network to include more Chamber members, especially women, and connect with Women In Business groups in neighboring chambers.
Develop relationships with other businesses as you learn more about them
Make connections and promote partnerships between Chamber members
Contribute to the development of programs and events which focus on the particular needs and interests of women in business.
Women in Business meet at 8:30 am on the 4th Tuesday of each month |
| Date: |
February 22, 2022 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
membership@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month
8:30 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 22 Pre-K Outdoor Play |
Engage your little ones in outdoor adventure as you participate together in stories, songs, movement, and games followed by a guided outdoor exploration activity at St. James Farm.
Ages 2 – 4 with an adult. $5 per child.
Register online http://apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/Activity_Search/15679
or at 630-933-7248. |
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| Feb 23 Members Matter: Orientation for New, Current and Prospective Members |
Whether you are new or a seasoned member of the Chamber, you may wonder if you're aware of everything Chamber membership has to offer you and your business. We want to make sure you are maximizing your membership. Come join us for "Members Matter: Putting Your Chamber Membership to Work."
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Via Zoom
During this one-hour overview of Chamber benefits, you'll learn:
- How to elevate the visibility of you and your business through the Chamber
- How to leverage your business listing in our powerful membership database
- Opportunities for professional development
- Ways to build referral relationships
- How other Chamber members have grown their businesses through Chamber connections
All are welcome to virtual Members Matter
Zoom code will be emailed upon registration |
| Date: |
February 23, 2022 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Feb 24 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
February 24, 2022 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
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| Feb 24 Headlines from History The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre |
Thursday, February 24 ● 7 pm CST
Headlines from History
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park welcomes Geoff Schumacher, vice president of programs and exhibits at The Mob Museum. He will discuss one of the most horrifying acts of violence in organized crime history, Chicago’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on February 14, 1929. News coverage of the event generated public outrage and dramatic responses from both supporters and opponents of Prohibition. Schumacher is a veteran newspaper journalist and the author of two books. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada and a master’s in American history from Arizona State University. RSVP
The First Division Museum is closed in January but open weekends in February starting Friday, February 4. McCormick House is closed for renovation and will reopen later this year. Cantigny museums are free admission with paid parking. Visit Cantigny.org for additional details, including a calendar of upcoming events.
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| Date: |
February 24, 2022 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom
RSVP |
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| Feb 25 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
February 25, 2022 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,88618186445#,,,,*715122# US (Chicago) |
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