| May 2 Chamber Champions |
| Chamber Champions |
| Date: |
May 2, 2023 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Zoom |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every First Tuesday of the Month
3:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| May 5 Animal Rescue Foundation Annual Garage Sale |
| Join us for our annual garage sale on May 5th and 6th from 8:00am-2:00pm! Pet supplies, clothes, toys, home improvement tools, cleaning supplies, home decor, and much more! All proceeds of this event provide animals with care, support, and safety until they find their forever home. Come visit us! |
| Date: |
May 5, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://arf-il.org |
| Location: |
531 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| EMail: |
Info@arf-il.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 5 & 6 from 8:00am-2:00pm |
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| May 6 Animal Rescue Foundation Annual Garage Sale |
| Join us for our annual garage sale on May 5th and 6th from 8:00am-2:00pm! Pet supplies, clothes, toys, home improvement tools, cleaning supplies, home decor, and much more! All proceeds of this event provide animals with care, support, and safety until they find their forever home. Come visit us! |
| Date: |
May 6, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://arf-il.org |
| Location: |
531 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| EMail: |
Info@arf-il.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 5 & 6 from 8:00am-2:00pm |
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| May 8 Living Room Conversations: Mental Health |
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 Mental Health.
The growing mental health crisis worsened with the pandemic. Let’s discuss how to address mental health needs for youth and adults in our community. In partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.
This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with other participants. Please turn your microphone and/or camera on.
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| Date: |
May 8, 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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| May 9 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: |
May 9, 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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| May 9 Young Professionals Network Gather for Ice Cream Social |
| Get ready for a sweet treat as the Young Professionals Network is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Ice Cream Social in May! This is the perfect chance to meet and mingle with other young professionals in the area while indulging in some of the most delicious ice cream flavors around. We guarantee you'll have a fantastic time, so mark your calendars and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable event! |
| Date: |
May 9, 2023 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Kimmer's Ice Cream
109 E Front St.
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
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| May 11 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: |
May 11, 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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| May 11 Economic Development Consortium |
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| Date: |
May 11, 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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| May 11 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
May 11, 2023 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| May 17 CASA Golf Classic |
| The CASA Golf Classic is a fundraising event held annually in the spring. The day includes 18 holes of golf at the exclusive Cantigny golf course in Wheaton, with engaging contests and games, distinctive raffle items, extraordinary live auction items and an entertaining time with friends--all while raising funds and celebrating CASA's rich 30-year history of providing advocacy for children. The timing is arrival at 11:00 a.m., box lunch, Noon shot-gun start, golf (scramble format), then dinner and program, event concludes around 7 p.m. |
| Date: |
May 17, 2023 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://bidpal.net/casagolf2023 |
| Location: |
Cantigny Golf
27W270 Mack Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
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| Contact: |
Vicki Shaw |
| EMail: |
vicki@dupagecasa.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$250 per golfer
$300 hole sign
$500 two hole signs
$1,000 golf foursome
Sponsorships from $1,500 - $7,500 are also available with various amenities and benefits (see event website for details) |
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| May 18 Keeping DuPage Top of Mind: Insights from Choose DuPage at May Chamber Luncheon |
Join us this month when Greg Bedalov, president & CEO of Choose DuPage, will speak to us about keeping DuPage County a premiere destination for business. Greg came back in 2019 to lead Choose DuPage, the collective voice of our county’s business community, with a long track record in leadership. Choose DuPage opens conversations between private- and public-sector leaders to ensure a thriving economy, and Greg will share about resources for Wheaton Chamber members. He will also expand on the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a new initiative that brings seven collar county economic development engines and the City of Chicago together for the greater good.
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| Date: |
May 18, 2023 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley, St.
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 members and their guests
$40 non-members |
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| May 18 The Protein Spot One-Year Anniversary Celebration |
| Join the Downtown Wheaton Association, Mayor Phil Suess, and Wheaton City Council in honoring The Protein Spot! |
| Date: |
May 18, 2023 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Protein Spot
111 W. Front St.
Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| Date/Time Details: |
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Please RSVP here by Monday, May 15. |
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| May 18 Literacy DuPage "Reading Between the Vines" Fundraiser |
Outdoor After-Hours Social on the West Patio -- Thursday, May 18th 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
50/50 Raffle & Lucky Number Auction. Hors d'oeuvres, Wine, Beer, and Soft Drinks. $75 per person in advance -- $100 at the door Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/reading-between-the-vines
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the East Room in the Clubhouse
Socialize over wine and bid on a variety of fun items in the company of adult literacy supporters.
Your participation directly helps Literacy DuPage reach additional DuPage County adults, who want and need to learn English, in order to communicate with co-workers and children's teachers, navigate the healthcare system, and become self-sufficient in American culture.
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| Date: |
May 18, 2023 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://bit.ly/reading-between-the-vines |
| Location: |
Arrowhead Golf Club
28W151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton |
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| May 23 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: |
May 23, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| May 24 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: |
May 24, 2023 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| May 24 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: |
May 24, 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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| May 25 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
May 25, 2023 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
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| May 27 Sip Savor Soar: My Half of the Sky Fundraiser |
My Half of the Sky Coffee Shop hosts a wine tasting fundraiser.
Sip wine, savor cuisine, soar with My Half non-profit kitchen to equip, empower and employ
Text "2023WineTasting" to 76278 or visit myhalfofthesky.org |
| Date: |
May 27, 2023 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
My Half of the Sky Coffee Shop
121 West Wesley Street, Wheaton |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door |
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