| Apr 4 Chamber Champions |
| Chamber Champions |
| Date: |
April 4, 2023 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Zoom |
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Every First Tuesday of the Month
3:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| Apr 7 YPN Coffee |
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| Date: |
April 7, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Axiom Media Group
1811 N. Main Street.
Wheaton, IL (front door on the left) |
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| Apr 10 Living Room Conversations: Affordable Housing |
Please join Living Room Conversations where small groups discuss a variety of topics to better understand everyone's point of view. We promote conversations about the subject of "Community" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. This month's topic is Affordable Housing.
Recently, prices surge while supply plummets. Many workers can’t afford to live near their jobs. Let’s discuss the impact on our community. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library. Please register to join the conversation!
This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. Please turn your microphone and/or camera on.
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| Date: |
April 10, 2023 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://my.lwv.org/illinois/wheaton/event/living-room-conversation-affordable-housing |
| Location: |
Via Zoom |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonlwvil.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
The program is free; registration is required. All are welcome to join the conversation. Visit the League of Women Voters of Wheaton website for additional details and to register. |
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| Apr 11 Arts, Business & Culture Committee |
| Member of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce understand the connection between business and the arts. This committee is comprised of members who are arts organizations or have an interest in the arts. We meet to develop and support projects that elevate the arts within our Wheaton Chamber and throughout the community. |
| Date: |
April 11, 2023 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce boardroom
301 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Date/Time Details: |
2nd Tuesday of the Month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Apr 12 Civic Awareness Program: Plastic Pollution & Community Solutions |
| This program is offered in person and online. Those who register in advance will not have to pay the parking fee upon arrival.
Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 pm. (Please note the change in day of week.)
This event focuses on one word: plastics. Versatility and durability makes plastic products and packaging a constant part of our day. But these traits cause problems for the environment. Our reliance on plastics is impacting our health and our planet’s.
An expert panel, moderated by the Daily Herald’s Jenny Whidden, will look at plastics from every angle. Discussion will include:
- What is plastic, and why we should care?
- Our waste hauling system and the recovery of certain plastics
- How to reduce and reuse
- Potential Illinois legislation to address plastic pollution
Panelists
- Jacquelyn Casazza, President and Co-Founder, Go Green Glen Ellyn
- Jen Walling, Executive Director, Illinois Environmental Council
- Kay McKeen, Founder and Executive Director, School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE)
- Walter Willis, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
Questions about the event? Contact ccorrigan@cantigny.org.
This program includes built-in closed captioning through Zoom. |
| Date: |
April 12, 2023 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://my.lwv.org/illinois/wheaton/event/civic-awareness-series-plastic-pollutions-community-solutions-wednesday |
| Location: |
This program is a hybrid event.
In-person event is being held at Cantigny Park in Le Jardin. Parking is free if you register.
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
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| EMail: |
president@wheatonlwvil.org |
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| Apr 13 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meetings 2023 |
| Join Wheaton Chamber members committee to learning more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the impact of DEI on business and economics. This committee meets once a month and is chaired by Courtney Tedrick of the Wheaton Public Library. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2023 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Hybrid format: Zoom calls and in-person meetings |
| Date/Time Details: |
9:00 a.m. Thursday |
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| Apr 13 Economic Development Consortium |
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| Date: |
April 13, 2023 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Downtown Wheaton Association
Located at Team Up at 130 W Liberty Drive, Suite 200 |
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| Apr 13 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 13, 2023 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Apr 20 Success with Innovation DuPage: A Case Study |
| The April Wheaton Chamber luncheon features a special panel from Innovation DuPage (ID), including one of their success stories. Dan Facchini, managing director of ID and Dr. Joe Cassidy, assistant vice president, economic development and dean of continuing education and public services at College of DuPage as well as chair and board president of ID, will be joined by Larry Blackburn of Datatelligent. Larry's company is a featured member company of ID. Dan will provide an overview of ID, Larry will share what Datatelligent does and how ID helped his company grow, and Joe will elaborate on how ID partners with companies to accelerate their success. Come learn more about how this local incubator encourages small businesses and entrepreneurs who have ambitious vision--and a lot of support. |
| Date: |
April 20, 2023 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley, St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
2nd floor, ADA Accessible |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 a.m. -- Registration
12:00 noon -- Lunch & program |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 members and their guests
$40 non-members |
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| Apr 21 Join Senior Tech Support for a Lunch & Learn Series at Oak Street Health |
Learn about our personalized, interactive wellness approach to healthcare. Our goal is to provide education to families so they are able to make better, more informed choices. Please RSVP by April, 17.
To RSVP please email jen@alltrusthomecare.com or call Mike at (847) 421.9906. |
| Date: |
April 21, 2023 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
2223 W. Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Attend |
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| Apr 25 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: |
April 25, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Board Room
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| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month
8:30 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Apr 25 Ignite University |
Join our "faculty" of business professionals to learn more about how to launch a business, run a business and succeed in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an employee, dreaming of starting a business or looking for ways to grow, "Ignite University" offers a year-long program of learning. Register for one or all of our academic year!
This program is a partnership between the Wheaton Public Library and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. |
| Date: |
April 25, 2023 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross Street
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
September |
| Fees/Admission: |
"Ignite University" is offered at no cost to Wheaton Chamber members and patrons of the Wheaton Public Library. |
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| Apr 26 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.
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: |
April 26, 2023 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Apr 26 Ribbon-Cutting and Open House--Wheaton Chamber of Commerce |
| Come see our new digs and take a tour of the office and the building. There will be drinks and refreshments, and we'll have our ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Phil Suess. You'll have plenty of time to network, and if the weather's nice, we'll open up the back patio to our guests. Please feel free to bring a colleague or prospective Wheaton Chamber member. RSVP requested. |
| Date: |
April 26, 2023 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. Suite H
Wheaton, IL 60189 |
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| Apr 27 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 27, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
301 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite H
Wheaton, IL 60189
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| Apr 29 IBVM Loretto Sisters 2023 Stepping ForWARD Walk & Picnic |
Join us again this year!
Registration Open!
Take a step towards supporting Mary Ward Center (MWC), their students and staff by joining the IBVM Loretto Sisters on a 1-mile walk around Herrick Lake, followed by a picnic lunch and fun activities.
Learn about students’ journeys and Mary Ward Center’s impact and role in enriching their lives. Make an impact by donating towards the MWC Library or directly support a student's journey through the Mary Ward Center Scholarship Fund. Meet or reconnect with IBVM Sisters and local community friends.
Can’t attend? You can still register and walk with us virtually or donate!
Contact development at 630-682-9097.
>> Learn more and Register here.
As a ministry of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), Mary Ward Center embraces the Institute’s Direction Statement that calls members to stand in a direct way with the powerless and those on the fringes of society.
About Mary Ward Center (MWC): MWC was established in 1999 in South Chicago to address the language needs of the local Hispanic immigrants. Services are provided regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, or income. MWC offers educational opportunities such as: ESL tutoring in reading, writing and grammar, listening and speaking skills, basic computer classes, assistance with U.S. citizenship and activities for spiritual growth and personal enrichment.
- Read more about Mary Ward Center here.
- Read about Mary Ward, the founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, here.
Your contribution gifts new stories to share, helps MWC touch more lives and provides tangible hope for bright futures of students facing complex struggles. No student is ever turned away for not being able to meet the financial need.
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| Date: |
April 29, 2023 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://ibvm.us/stepping-forward-2023/ |
| Location: |
East Shelter, Herrick Lake, Wheaton, Illinois
Entrance and parking are off of Butterfield Rd, roughly 1 mile west of Naperville Road. |
| Contact: |
IBVM Development Office |
| EMail: |
development@ibvm.us |
| Fees/Admission: |
$35.00 Adult Participant (includes T-Shirt and lunch)
$15.00 Child - Age 6-12 (includes T-Shirt and lunch)
Child 5 and under Free
$20.00 Virtual Participant |
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