| Apr 2 Chamber Champions |
| Chamber Champions |
| Date: |
April 2, 2024 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
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Every First Tuesday of the Month |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| Apr 3 Young Professionals Network |
Join the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Network for their monthly coffee meetup. Connect with fellow dynamic young professionals within the Chamber, sharing ideas, resources, and building valuable connections for your businesses and careers. Attendance is free, and you're welcome to bring a guest interested in Wheaton Chamber membership. Kindly RSVP to ensure an ample supply of coffee.
Mark Long of Flint Rock LLC is the chair of the Young Professionals Network. |
| Date: |
April 3, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
301 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| EMail: |
mark@theflintrock.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee! |
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| Apr 3 "Internet Safety and Avoiding Online Scams" Topic of Ignite University |
Tony LaPalio, the founder and CEO of Senior Tech Support based in Wheaton, has brought his entrepreneurial spirit to life through the establishment and co-founding of multiple businesses. With a mission dedicated to empowering older adults, Senior Tech Support strives to enrich their lives by providing invaluable assistance through the integration of technology.
Before embarking on the journey of creating Senior Tech Support, Tony accumulated two decades of experience collaborating with major technology manufacturers. His focus during this period involved designing and operationalizing large-scale national and international training and education programs, all centered around imparting technological knowledge to individuals. Tony's affinity for all things 'tech' traces back to his early years, and he has a passion for working with older adults.
Currently calling Wheaton home with his wife and two children, Tony continues to be a driving force in the tech industry, championing the cause of bridging the technological gap for older adults and Seniors.
Ignite is our innovative approach to providing resources and programs for business, career, and lifelong learning.
In partnership with the Wheaton Public Library, the goal is to help our community discover their spark and ignite their future - whether starting or building a business, changing or growing a career, or kindling interest through continuing education. |
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| Apr 4 Ambassadors Committee Meeting |
| The Ambassadors Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. Our Ambassadors represent the Wheaton Chamber at ribbon-cuttings and special events. They are seasoned leaders with board and/or committee leadership experience, and this committee is by invitation only. |
| Date: |
April 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonchamber.com |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
301 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| EMail: |
admin@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
First Thursday of the month |
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| Apr 4 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Bank & Trust
Conference Room, Lower Level
100 N. Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
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| Apr 4 22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo |
| Austan D. Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and noted Economist, will be the Keynote Speaker for the 22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Business Expo on Thursday, April 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook. |
| Date: |
April 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center |
| Contact: |
Maddie Crabtree |
| EMail: |
marketing@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
10:00 a.m.: Expo Starts
11:45 a.m.: Luncheon & Presentation |
| Fees/Admission: |
Ticket Pricing
Member Fee - $40
Non-Member Fee - $70
Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor Table - $150
- Includes lunch
Logo Sponsor - $200
- Logo displayed at the event
Event Sponsor - $350
- Includes exhibitor table, logo displayed, and lunch for two
Registration Deadline Monday, March 25 |
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| Apr 4 An Evening With Geoffrey Baer |
An Evening With Geoffrey Baer
Join the Friends of the Forest Preserve District and popular WTTW host, producer, and writer Geoffrey Baer to explore your DuPage forest preserves. From historic architecture, namesake families, and local characters, discover fascinating stories about the preserves.
Event Program
5:30 p.m.
Doors open for networking and docent-led tours of Mayslake Hall
6 p.m.
Light refreshments served in the living room
6:45 p.m.
Seating opens in the event space
7 p.m.
Program opens with our special guest, Geoffrey Baer
Event proceeds support the greatest needs at Mayslake Peabody Estate.
* A gift to the Friends of the Forest Preserve District is tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Date: |
April 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.dupageforest.org/friends |
| Location: |
Mayslake Peabody Estate
1717 31st St. • Oak Brook |
| Contact: |
Contact Partnership & Philanthropy at 630-871-6400 or fundraising@dupageforest.org. |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, April 4
6 – 8:30 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
To purchase your ticket, https://dupageforest.kindful.com/e/evening-with-baer
Ambassadors Circle (Premium) • $150
- Premium seating in rows 2 – 5
- Docent-led tour of the hall
- Refreshments
- Ticket price includes $100 donation*
- Purchaser eligible for Ambassadors Circle donor recognition**
General Admission • $75
- General seating in rows 6 – 11
- Docent-led tour of the hall
- Refreshments
- Ticket price includes $25 donation*
Event Sponsorship • $1,000+
- Reserved tickets (two) in first row
- Docent-led tour of the hall
- Refreshments
- Recognition in the Conservationist and Friends' annual report and at event
- Opportunity to share product sample or coupon with guests
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| Apr 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: |
April 9, 2024 |
| 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 10 Members Matter: An Orientation to the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce |
| Join us via Zoom to learn more about the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce and how we can help you build your business and career. This 45-minute call is designed to give new members, current members and those considering Wheaton Chamber membership some ideas about the benefits of membership and how that may apply to you. We'll walk through the structure of the Chamber, opportunities for you to elevate your visibility, and ways you can get the biggest return on your investment. |
| Date: |
April 10, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonchamber.com |
| Location: |
Zoom link will be sent out once registered. |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
9 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee! |
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| Apr 11 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meetings |
| 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 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Hybrid format: Zoom calls and in-person meetings |
| Date/Time Details: |
9:30 a.m. Thursday |
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| Apr 11 Economic Development Consortium |
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| Date: |
April 11, 2024 |
| 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 11 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Apr 14 Wisdom, Wonder and Wellness: Senior Expo 2024 at College of DuPage |
Wisdom, Wonder and Wellness Senior Expo
Enjoy an afternoon of education, seminars and workshops on living well at any age! REGISTER for this FREE community event presented by College DuPage Continuing Education. The keynote speaker is Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, a leading expert on aging and longevity from UIC. Sponsorships and exhibit table fees support the College of DuPage Foundation’s Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
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| Date: |
April 14, 2024 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.cod.edu/academics/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/senior_expo/index.html |
| Location: |
Robert J. Miller Homeland Security Education Center (HEC)
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| Contact: |
Jenny Stanko |
| EMail: |
stankoj@cod.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 14, 2024
12pm-4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to attend
Sponsorships and exhibitor tables are available! Please contact stankoj@cod.edu for more information |
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| Apr 16 Business After Hours |
April Host: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
April Sponsor: Ferrari Plumbing
Come join us for our monthly Business After Hours, hosted by our committees and sponsored by our generous Wheaton Chamber members. Connect with fellow Chamber members, build relationships and most importantly, come to have some fun! |
| Date: |
April 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No charge for this event--please invite your colleagues and prospective Chamber members. |
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| Apr 17 Rising Professionals Networking Group- Career & Networking Center |
A free interactive networking group where recent graduates or entry-level professionals collaborate, create connections, and support each other in career growth. This networking group helps leaders develop confidence in networking, share job leads, networking techniques & strategies, perfect and practice their elevator pitches, and brainstorm ideas and new approaches to job search/interviewing.
Register on our calendar page here: https://careernetworkingcenter.org/calendar |
| Date: |
April 17, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://careernetworkingcenter.org/calendar |
| Location: |
Virtually via Zoom. |
| Contact: |
cnc@careernetworkingcenter.org, 630-961-5665 |
| EMail: |
cnc@careernetworkingcenter.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Occurs monthly every 3rd Wednesday from 11:00am-12:0pm CST. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free! |
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| Apr 18 Diversity Editor and Assistant City/Business Editor Madhu Krishnamurthy Gives Update on DEI |
April's Luncheon Speaker is Madhu Krishnamurthy, Assistant City Editor/Business Editor and Diversity Editor for the Daily Herald. She will share "An Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What Businesses Want to (and Need to) Know."
Ms. Krishnamurthy joined the Daily Herald in 2000, covering the north, northwest and western Chicago suburbs. She chairs the Editorial Diversity Committee, broadening employee understanding of the various cultures within the Daily Herald Media Group.
Madhu is past president of the Chicago Headline Club, the largest chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists; a current board member of the Northern Illinois News Association; and an adjunct faculty member at Columbia College Chicago. She has been awarded the prestigious Peter Lisagor Award several times from the Chicago Headline Club. Madhu speaks four languages: English, Hindu, Urdu and Tamil and grew up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A first-generation immigrant to the United States, Madhu's interest in journalism was sparked by watching CNN's coverage of the Persian Gulf War. |
| Date: |
April 18, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets
$35 members and their guests
$45 non-members
Sponsorship Opportunities
- $300 Luncheon Sponsorships with Expo Table
- One (1) available per luncheon
- $25 Luncheon Bring Your Own Promotions
- Four (4) available per luncheon
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| Apr 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: |
April 23, 2024 |
| 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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| Apr 24 Members Matter Orientation |
| Join us via Zoom to learn more about the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce and how we can help you build your business and career. This 45-minute call is designed to give new members, current members and those considering Wheaton Chamber membership some ideas about the benefits of membership and how that may apply to you. We'll walk through the structure of the Chamber, opportunities for you to elevate your visibility, and ways you can get the biggest return on your investment. |
| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
| Location: |
Zoom link will be sent out once registered. |
| EMail: |
admin@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
9 a.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee! |
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| Apr 25 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 25, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
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| Apr 27 DSO 70th Anniversary Celebration Party - Starry, Starry Night |
Please join the DSO for our special 70th Anniversary Celebration—Starry, Starry Night—on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Cress Creek Country Club in Naperville.
This starlit evening will feature a Musical Showcase of the DSO’s chamber ensembles and select solo performances. Plus a gourmet 3-course dinner, scrumptious dessert, socializing, and more!
Our Silent Auction is sure to delight, with a wide variety of items and experiences available. All proceeds will benefit the DSO’s educational programs and our upcoming concert season.
Please complete the RSVP and purchase tickets below to secure your seats!
Individuals and businnesses are invited to sponsor this celestial evening and receive special perks! Select the “Sponsor Information” tab to learn more.
Questions or need assistance? Contact us at info@dupagesymphony.org or 630-822-8072.
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| Date: |
April 27, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://dupagesymphony.org |
| Location: |
Cress Creek Country Club in Naperville.
1215 Royal St George Dr, Naperville, IL 60563 |
| Contact: |
info@dupagesymphony.org |
| EMail: |
info@dupagesymphony.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, April 27 of 2024, 5:30 PM |
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| Apr 30 Mind Body Balance Clinic Ribbon Cutting |
Mind Body Balance Clinic Ribbon Cutting
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| Date: |
April 30, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
400 W Liberty Dr.
Suite B
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
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