September 2011 Newsletter
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President’s Spotlight
Celebrate Our New Members
Over the course of the last twelve months your Oswego Chamber of Commerce has welcomed 83 new members which translate to a 3% increase in total membership.
If you follow our new member announcements you’ve probably noted a fair share that hail from parts other than Oswego proper. Yes, they recognize the strength of the Oswego market and realize that access to the marketplace is most easily made through active participation in the Chamber. In fact, I recently received an unsolicited endorsement from an out-of-town new member who said his company could only afford membership in one Chamber and, after doing their research, choose the Oswego Chamber for its valuable benefits.
All members have the opportunity to rub shoulders with our newest members on Thursday, September 29th at a dinner in their honor. I hope to see you there.
Steve Hatcher
Presdient
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Oswego Chamber is now using Constant Contact for emails!
The Oswego Chamber of Commerce is starting to use Constant Contact for emails. If your business also uses Constant Contact please call the chamber office to learn more about cost savings to you.
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July POW!
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July & August Coffee with B.O.B.
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New Member Showcase
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Business after Business – Oswego Cyclery
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Business after Business – Oswego Chiropractic
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Ribbon Cutting – Phoenix Collision & Kustomz
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Ribbon Cutting - AutoSmart
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LinkedIn Workshop
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POW! 2011 Dates and Sponsorship Opportunities
2011 Dates:
September 14th @ 6:00 pm – Rollout of the 2012 Calendar
November 9th @ 11:30 am
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Sponsorship Opportunities are available & Basket Raffle donations needed
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
We are looking for Raffle basket donations. This is a great way to promote your business.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
POW! – Wednesday, September 7th, 9:15 am, Chamber office
Edward FraidyCat 5K – Thursday, September 8th , 9:00 am, Chamber office
Ambassador – Wednesday, September 28th, 8:30 am, Chamber office
Legislative – Monday, October 3rd, 3:00 pm, Village of Oswego Community Room
If you are interested in any of the above committee, please call the chamber office at 630-554-3505 or plan to attend.
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The Oswego Chamber of Commerce is now on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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More Around Town
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September Coffee with B.O.B. (Leads IV)
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| Date: |
Wednesday, September 14th |
| Location: |
AmericInn, 1050 Douglas Rd |
| Program: |
8:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
| All Members welcome for this Business before Business networking Event. |
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An Evening with POW! Professional Oswego Women
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| Date: |
Wednesday, September 14th |
| Location: |
Pearce’s at Fox Bend, 3516 Route 34, Oswego |
| Program: |
6:00 pm |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
| $20 for chamber members; $25 for non-members |
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Business after Business – Hometowne Insurance
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| Date: |
Thursday, September 8th |
| Location: |
Hometowne Insurance Services, 155 Chicago Rd (Route 34) |
| Time: |
5:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Networking, Food and Beverages |
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Ribbon Cutting/Open House – Speckman Rehab
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| Date: |
Wednesday, September 28th |
| Location: |
26 W. Van Buren, Oswego |
| Time: |
4 – 7 pm with Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
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Breakfast with US Senator Mark Kirk
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| Date: |
Tuesday, September 27th |
| Location: |
Piper’s Banquets, 1295 Butterfield Rd., Aurora |
| Time: |
7:15 am |
| Cost: |
$25 |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
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New Member Dinner
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| Date: |
Thursday September 29th |
| Location: |
Pearce’s at Fox Bend, 3516 Route 34, Oswego |
| Time: |
6:00 pm |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
| Cost: |
$28 per person; New Members receive a complimentary ticket. Sponsorships are available |
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Ribbon Cutting/Open House – RJ Automotive
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| Date: |
Wednesday, October 5th |
| Location: |
24 Stonehill, Unit A |
| Time: |
4:30 – 7:00 pm with Ribbon Cutting at 5 pm |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
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TGIFF – Thank Goodness It’s First Friday hosted by Leads 3
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| Date: |
Friday, October 7th |
| Location: |
Scoreboards, 1100 Douglas Rd, Oswego |
| Time: |
4:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Information: |
Chamber Office 630-554-3505 |
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Are you interested in a Leads Group? Contact or visit the groups to learn more
Leads I meets Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 am at the Family Restaurant on Main Street
President – Paul Rathman
Email – prathman@alliedfirst.com
Phone – 630-383-0169
Leads II meets Tuesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 am at the Family Restaurant on Main Street
President – Mike Prendeville
Email – tforceclean@gmail.com
Phone – 630-554-2161
Leads III meets Thursdays from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm at Tap House Grill
President – Dave Erickson
Email – david.erickson@edwardjones.com
Phone – 630-552-9576
Leads IV meets Wednesdays from 8:00 – 9:00 am at the AmericInn
President – Tim Leverich
Email – tim@hometowneinsurance.com
Phone – 630-554-4040
Leads V meets Wednesdays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Tap House Grill
President – Nicole Tudisco
Email – nicoletudisco@gmail.com
Phone – 630-973-8932
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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 for $50.
Any questions? Please contact Angie at the Chamber office at 630-554-3505.
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New Members
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Tamarack Golf Club
Melissa Trader
24032 Royal Worlington Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
630.904.4000
Fax: 630.904.4008
mtrader@tamarackgc.com
www.tamarackgc.com
Golf Club
Referred by Todd Trader
C-Tec Industries, Inc.
Brad Lanken
131 Kirkland Circle
Oswego, IL 60543
773.376.1867
Fax: 773.376.7296
blanken@c-tecinc.com
www.c-tecinc.com
Waste equipment company who provides sales, service and repairs of compactors and balers
Liberty Mutual Group
Peter Beaudette
24402 W. Lockport St, Suite 124
Plainfield, IL 60544
815.436.6827
Fax: 815.436.4731
peter.beaudette@libertymutual.com
www.libertymutual.com/peterbeaudette
Auto, home/renters & life insurance sales
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Idea Web Design & Marketing
Darren Fox
5 E. Washington St, Suite 2A
Oswego, IL 60543
312.834.4332
info@idea-web-design.com
www.idea-web-design.com
Web design, graphic design, marketing
Referred by Paul Rathman
U-Save Services
Bob Klotzke
53 Old Post Road
Montgomery, IL 60538
630.278.8868
bnklotzke@yahoo.com
Painting – interior and exterior
Battery Nation
Scott Niessner
PO Box 614
Oswego, IL 60543
630.723.1727
scottn@batterynation.com
www.batterynation.com
Retail/B2B/Online sales of all kinds of batteries
Collision Connection Auto Body, Inc.
Janice VanRiper
126 S. Harrison St
Oswego, IL 60543
630.554.0999
Fax: 630.554.7947
ccaboswego@aol.com
Auto body repair and painting
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2011 - 2012 Board of Directors
Tim Leverich
Chairman (term expires 2013)
Hometowne Insurance Services Inc.
155 Chicago Rd., (Route 34)
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-3505 (direct)
630-554-4646 fax
tim@hometowneinsurance.com
Tony Sidio
Vice Chairman (term expires 2013)
Tony Sidio Consulting
3756 Bailey Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-202-6765
tony@sidio.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@rushcopley.com
Nicole Tudisco
Secretary (term expires 2013)
Wheatland Realty
1753 Delta Drive
Aurora, IL 60503
630-973-8932
630-898-2619 fax
nicoletudisco@gmail.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
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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
Jeannie LaMarre
Director (term expires 2013)
Tastefully Simple
Fox Valley Trophy
74 W. Washington
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-2525
630-554-3850 fax
foxvalleytrophy@yahoo.com
Keith Wolff
Director (term expires 2013)
Keith’s Car Care
78 Stonehill Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
630-554-8911
630-554-2371 fax
keith@keithscarcare.com
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Staff
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