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President’s Spotlight

Spring Has Sprung

Springtime at the Oswego Chamber of Commerce is celebrated with one big event after another.

After months of planning, our 2011 Business and Consumer Expo came together on April 9th with nary a hitch and a crowd estimated at nearly 2000. Special thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, expo committee and event co-chairs Tony Sidio and Andy Clements.

Less than two weeks later, our Annual Meeting was conducted at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course where District 308 Superintendent Dan O’Donnell was our featured speaker. We thanked our retiring Directors and welcomed those just elected or re-elected. Congratulations to those elected: Jeannie LaMarre, Tony Sidio, Keith Wolff, Nicole Tudisco, Gail Gauger and Matt Kewenig. They’ll participate in their 1st Board meeting on May 10th where officers for 2011 will be elected and areas of responsibility assigned.

Next up is the Grand Opening/Open House at our new Chamber office on Wednesday, May 25. Details are still coming together but surely it will be an event not to be missed. And while you’re thinking about it, today would be a great time to update the Chamber information in your address book. We’re now at 63 W. Washington Street. All other information remains the same.

Steve Hatcher
Rounding out the Spring calendar is our Annual Golf Outing on June 2nd at Whitetail Ridge. Tim Leverich and his golf committee promise more fun and value than ever. You can register online at www.oswegochamber.org and click on the golf outing link. Think about using this premier event to show your appreciation to your valued customers. They’ll be glad you included them in your foursome.

Summer begins on June 21st. Where did Spring go?

Steve Hatcher
President

April 2011 Newsletter

2011 Business & Consumer Expo

2011 Business & Consumer Expo $500 Winner


Expo co-chair Tony Sidio presents $500 check to winner Annette Ancona of Oswego.

The Chamber would like to Thank our 2011 Business & Consumer Sponsors, Door Prize Donators, Committee and Volunteers

On Saturday, April 9th, the Oswego Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Business and Consumer Expo in the fieldhouse at Oswego High School. Approximately 2000 people attended this event and met with local businesses.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their commitment to the Oswego Chamber and the community: Allied First Bank, Earthmover Credit Union, Edward Hospital & Health Services, Hometowne Insurances Services, Ledger-Sentinel/Record Newspapers, KreativEdge, Oswego Chiropractic, Oswego Community Bank, Oswego School District 308, OswegoPatch.com, Rasmussen College, Rush-Copley Medical Center, Village of Oswego, Weblinx & WSPY Nelson Multi-Media.

We would also like to thank the businesses who donated door prizes: Alarm Detection Services, AmericInn, Children of America, Citizen’s First National Bank, Edward Hospital & Health Services, F. Delano Rivera Photography, Famous Dave’s, Fruitful Yield, Fun in a Basket, Giordano’s, Harris NA, Kelly Fixmer – Life Coach, Mary Kay/Ronda Cousins, Old Second Bank, Oswego Family YMCA, Oswego Massage & Rehab, Pleasant Temps, Prairie Pals Christian Preschool & Daycare, Tap House Grill, The Growing Place, Tony Sidio Inc, Wines for Humanity, & Worron Chiropractic.

A big Thank you goes out to our Expo Committee who put this event together: Co-Chairman - Tony Sidio/Tony Sidio Inc, Co- Chairman – Andy Clements/Weblinx Inc, Kathy Kunz/Tastefully Simple, Barb Ostapina/Juice Plus+, Annemarie Winter/Harris NA, Brent Finlay/Oswego YMCA, Jim Connon/Weblinx Inc, Michele Bergeron/Village of Oswego, Karen Kulzer/Fox River Music Academy, Steve Salzbrun/KreativEdge, Paul Rathman/Allied First Bank, Tom Green/Thomas Green Engineering and Jake Siebert/Payline Data.

Thank you to Kyle Phillips/Sir Speedy, Marta & Alberto Kaufman/Econova Products, Annemarie Winter/Harris NA, Barb Nielsen/Primamerica, Sandy Benson/Edward, Mayra Mandujano & Jill Martin/Citizens First National Bank, Michele Bergeron/Village of Oswego, Steve Bauer/Allied First Bank, Kathy Kunz/Tastefully Simple, Debbie Alcozer/Beacon News, and Mark Wrasman/Keystroke Graphics for donating their time on Saturday to work Hospitality Room, Registration Table and/or Chamber Booth.

Steve Hatcher
Oswego Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

Tony Sidio
Business & Consumer Expo Co-Chair

Andy Clements
Business & Consumer Expo Co-Chair

Ribbon Cutting – Garden Faire

Business after Business – Savvy Fashions & More

Annual Meeting

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
Alarm Detection Systems
Allied First Bank
Rush-Copley Medical Center
The Care of Trees

Also thank you to our Tabletop Sponsors:
AmericInn Lodge & suites
Cassidy Schade LLP
CL Design-Build
Douglas Carpet One
Employ Source
Hometowne Insurance Services Inc.
Kaptain Karaoke
Mary Kay/Ronda Cousins
Oswego Economic Development Corporation
Oswego Patch.com
Savvy Fashions & More
The Growing Place Nursery & Tree Farm
Whitetail Ridge Golf Course

POW! Announces 2011 Dates and New Sponsorship Opportunities

2011 Dates:
May 11th @ 11:30 am
July 13th @ 11:30 am
September 14th @ 6:00 pm
November 9th @ 11:30 am

Topics will include:
"The Swizzle Stick Strategy"
Speed Networking & much more!

Sponsorship Opportunities available – In 2011 we will be offering $50 sponsorships for each event (maximum of 4-5 per event). Each Sponsor will be allowed to put out their marketing material and give a 1 minute commercial. We will also be continuing the Basket raffles. Please call the Chamber office at 630-554-3505 to reserve your spot!

Basket Raffle donations needed – Every luncheon we raffle off baskets or items that have been donated by Chamber member businesses. The money that is raised from these raffles goes to our philanthropic project each year. Last year we raised over $600 just on these baskets that we were able to give to Mutual Ground. If you are interested in donating a Raffle basket or gift certificate, contact the Chamber office at 630-554-3505 or info@oswegochamber.org

Thank you to Alden of Waterford for Sponsoring the March luncheon.  We also need Basket Raffle donations.  These are both great ways to promote your business.

May Committee Meetings

Legislative Committee – Monday, May 9 at 3 pm, OEDC Conference Room, 26 W. Van Buren, Oswego

Golf Committee – Thursday, May 5th at 2 pm, Oswego Chamber Conference Room - Call the chamber office if interested in being on this committee

Ambassador Committee – Wednesday, May 25th, 8:30 am, Oswego Chamber Conference Room

5K Run Committee – Thursday, May 12th, 9 am, Oswego Chamber Conference Room

If you would like to serve on a committee or would like more information, email info@oswegochamber.org or call 630-554-3505

The Oswego Chamber of Commerce is now on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Go to the below links to learn more and join us.  This is a work in progress and is to help get more exposure for our members.  Please send questions and suggestions to angie@oswegochamber.org.

Facebook

When you go to this page, click the "Like" button to the right of "Oswego Chamber of Commerce."  Let us know you have done this so we can "Like" your business' page also.
Twitter

Simply click on the icon to visit our page.
Linked In

For LinkedIn, look for Steve Hatcher.  The Oswego Chamber Page is a group on his page.  Ask to link up.  Thank you.


More Around Town

TGIF - Thank Goodness It’s First Friday
Date: Friday, May 6th
Location: Scoreboards, 1100 Douglas Rd
Program: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505
  All Members welcome for this Business after Business networking Event. 

May Coffee with B.O.B. (Leads IV)
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Location: AmericInn, 1050 Douglas Rd
Program: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505
Cost: All Members welcome for this Business before Business networking Event.

POW! Luncheon – RSVP by May 9th  
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 2055 Wiesbrook Drive, Oswego
Topic: The Swizzle Stick Strategy:  5 Ways to Stir-up New Business by Laurie Guest
Program: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505
  $20 – members; $25 – nonmembers
  Sponsored by:  Edward Immediate Care & Holiday Inn Express

Lucky Leads – a - Palooza
Date: Friday, May 13th – Hosted by Leads 5 – 5:00 pm  RSVP required
Location: Pearce’s Tent at Fox Bend Golf Course, Route 34, Oswego
Information: an evening of networking and live entertainment.
RSVP to cthompson@oswegobank.com

Business after Business –Harris NA
Date: Thursday, May 19th
Location: Harris NA, 220 Douglas Rd
Program: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505

Oswego Chamber Open House
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Location: 63 W. Washington St
Program: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505

Annual Golf Outing – Sponsorships & Golf available
Date: Thursday, June 2nd
Location: Whitetail Ridge Golf Course
Program: 12:00 Shotgun
Information: Chamber Office  630-554-3505
Register: www.golfinvite.com/oswegochamber
  $125 per golfer includes windshirt, beverages on the course and more

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: Reserve your eblast spot now!

Eblast ads have a new price! Want to stand out from the crowd?  Exclusive email blast ads are available for $50.  You have the option of having your email ad go out on Monday or Wednesday. Your ad will go to all Chamber of Commerce members, and only one ad will be distributed on Monday and one on Wednesday. Ads need to be in a .gif or .jpeg format and no larger than 250 KB and 720 x 800 pixels.

Get the word out! Advertising for the Oswego Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is $25 for a ¼ page ad (approximately 300 x 300 pixels) and $50 for a ½ page ad (600 x 300 pixels). Ads should be in .gif or .jpeg format. Deadline is the last week of every month.

You may now have the Membership Directory emailed to you in Excel format or mailing labels printed for $50.

Any questions? Please contact Angie at the Chamber office at 630-554-3505.

Leads a Palooza

Golf Sponsorship

May BAB Flyer

New Members

Shamrock Shannon’s Lawn Services
Shannon McNelis
807 N. Edgelawn Drive
Plano, IL  60545
630.552.5828
Fax: 630.552.7029
shamrock_shannon@hotmail.com
www.shamrockshannonslawnservices.com
Lawn care, landscaping
Referred by Rich Caria

Achieve Beyond
Susan Parker
857 D. Center Ct
Shorewood, IL  60404
815.730.1818
Fax: 815.730.0808
sparker@achievebeyondusa.com
www.achievebeyondusa.com
Pediatric therapy: speech, PT, OT, autism & ABA programs

Jacobsen Lawn Service
Rick Jacobsen
61 W. Anchor Dr
Oswego, IL  60543
630.554.3868
rick@jacobsenlawn.com
www.jacobsenlawn.com
Weekly lawn maintenance, aeration, de-thatching, spring/fall clean-ups, shrub trimming, mulch, fertilization, yard waste removal, light hauling, snow removal
Referred by Judy Sollinger

Carpet For Less
Pat Jackson
13900 VanDyke
Plainfield, IL  60544
815.210.2224
Fax: 815.254.7000
carpetforless@ymail.net
Locally-owned carpet company, own installers to insure dependable and professional installations

 

  

Cutting Edge by the Blacksmith
Tom or Pat Korthauer
33 Palomino Ln
Oswego, IL  60543
630.853.8431 or 630.554.6104
Fax: 630.554.2230
glassandanvil@aol.com
Equipment sharpening and blacksmith

Country Financial
Rick Novotny
32 W. Cross St
Sugar Grove, IL  60554
630.466.9600
Fax: 630.466.9601
rick.novotny@countryfinancial.com
Insurance and financial services

Quality Care Chiropractic
Dr. Rick Gross or Amy Koltz
2460 S. Eola Rd, Suite G
Aurora, IL  60503
630.499.2225
rgross@qualitycarechiro.com
amy@qualitycarechiro.com
www.qualitycarechiro.com
Holistic chiropractic services; Husband & wife team, offering chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, custom foot orthotics, orthopedic care and nutritional consultations

The Garden Faire
Kim Trichardt
5 S. Madison St
Oswego, IL  60543
630.636.9125
Fax: 630.636.9471
Organic Garden Boutique
Referred by Judy Sollinger

2011 - 2012 Board of Directors

Jeannie LaMarre
Chairman (term expires 2013)
Tastefully Simple
Fox Valley Trophy
74 W. Washington
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-2525
630-554-3850 fax
foxvalleytrophy@yahoo.com

Brenda Van Wyhe
Treasurer (term expires 2012)
Rush-Copley Medical Center
2000 Ogden Ave.
Aurora, IL. 60504
630.898.3565
630.978.6860 fax
Brenda_VanWyhe@rsh.net

Tim Leverich
Secretary (term expires 2012)
Hometowne Insurance Services Inc
155 Chicago Rd., (Route 34)
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-3505 (direct)
630-554-4646 fax
tim@hometowneinsurance.com

Gail Gauger
Director (term expires 2013)
Alden of Waterford
1955 Randi Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
630-851-1880
630-898-8307 fax
ggauger@aldengroup.org

Ken Bertrand
Director (term expires 2012)
Allied First Bank
3201 Orchard Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-8899
866-554-3311 fax
kbertrand@alliedfirst.com

Dean Kleronomos
Director (term expires 2012)
Lorenzini & Associates
2683 Route 34
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-1920
630-554-1682 fax
d.kleronomos@comcast.net

  

Matt Kewenig
Director (term expires 2013)
Aspen Financial Services
201 Constitution Drive, Suite D
Aurora, IL 60506
630-897-7575
630-897-5731 fax
matthew.kewenig.lpl.com

Sandy Benson
Director (term expires 2012)
Edward Hospital & Health Services
801 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
630-527-3931
630-527-3963 fax
sbenson@edward.org

Nicole Tudisco
Director (term expires 2013)
Wheatland Realty
1753 Delta Drive
Aurora, IL 60503
630-973-8932
630-898-2619 fax
Nicoletudisco@gmail.com

Tony Sidio
Director (term expires 2011)
Tony Sidio Consulting
3756 Bailey Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-202-6765
tony@sidio.com

Keith Wolff
Director (term expires 2013)
Keith’s Car Care
78 Stonehill Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-8911
630-554-2371 fax
specials@keithscarecare.com

Staff

Steve Hatcher
President/CEO
22 W. VanBuren St.
Oswego, IL 60543-0863
630.554.3505
630.554.0050 fax
steve@oswegochamber.org

  

Angie Hibben
Special Projects Coordinator
angie@oswegochamber.org

Jennine Kristianson
Administrative Assistant
jennine@oswegochamber.org


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