Events for November 2017
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
Nov 3    RIBBON CUTTING ~ Goosehead Insurance ~ November 3, 2017


 
Date: November 3, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Goosehead Insurance
125 E. Lake St. Suite 207
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme (630) 980-9082
EMail: Kevin.Boggs@goosehead.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 3, 2017
11:30am-2:30pm
11:30am ~ Ribbon Cutting


 
Fees/Admission: No fee
Nov 4    Browfection ~ Saturday, November 4th ~
Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.waxcenter.com
Location: European Wax Center
358 W. Army Trail Rd. Suite 180
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: (630) 394-2100
EMail: mariah.zamora@waxcenter.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 4
1-4 p.m.    
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
Nov 8    SCORE Mentoring
The Second Wednesday of EVERY Month, in association with the Village of Bloomingdale, SCORE will be offering FREE Mentoring to small area businesses and to those who would like to start their own business!


SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentoring. For the past 50 years, SCORE has been assisting business owners through their network of volunteer mentors, free business tools and templates, workshops and business counseling. SCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one business counseling here at the Chamber office.

Registration is available through Score Fox Valley's Website - Click on "Free Mentoring" to join.
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.scorefoxvalley.org
Location: 104 S. Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Chamber office ~ 2nd Floor
Contact: Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: The Second Wednesday of every Month
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Registration is available through Score Fox Valley's Website - Click on "Free Mentoring" to join.

Mentoring Sessions are FREE to all Chamber Members
Nov 13    New 2017 Holiday Promotion ~ Ice Sculptures & Holiday Bags
                                                                            

Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
2017 Holiday Promotions
in conjunction with the Holiday Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights in Old Town
Old Town Ice Sculptures
Promote your business with an ice sculpture placed on display in Old Town Bloomingdale starting Friday, Dec. 1. Sculptures may be selected from a list of holiday options or for an additional fee, may be carved specifically for your type of business (i.e. tooth for a dental office, fork for a restaurant, etc.). The Chamber will create a map highlighting the locations of and sponsoring businesses for each sculpture. This map will be available through the Chamber office, included in the gift bag (see below), and posted online. Advertising will also be placed in the Daily Herald. Sculptures will remain on display as weather permits.
Cost: $250 (starting); $295 (with gift bag insert-see below)
Additional fees may apply depending upon design requests and for non-members.
 
Holiday Gift Bags
The Chamber will distribute 300 reusable shopping totes this holiday season. Member businesses are invited to provide an insert for these bags?a flyer announcing a special holiday promotion, a seasonal coupon, or even a giveaway item. Participants shall provide 300 pieces of the insert by Nov. 15. The Chamber will stuff the bags and distribute them to attendees of the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 1.
Cost: $60 (members); $45 purchasers of ice sculptures and premier partners (platinum, gold, silver)
 
Chamber Open House
Bloomingdale Chamber members and friends are invited to stop by the Chamber office at 104 S. Bloomingdale Rd. on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4-6 p.m. for light refreshments prior to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: None?this is a small gift to you in appreciation for your ongoing support
 
Sponsorships Available
Frosty Title Sponsorships?$750
· Ice sculpture (up to $300 value)
· Logo on all promotional materials for sculptures (i.e. maps, ad, etc.)
· Logo on 300 reusable shopping bags
· Up to two inserts in 300 reusable shopping bags
· Name/logo on all promotion for Chamber Open House
· Option to have table at Chamber Open House
 
Elf Supporting Sponsorships?$500
· Ice sculpture ($250 value)
· Logo on all promotional materials for sculptures (i.e. maps, ad, etc.)
· Logo on 300 reusable shopping bags
· Insert in 300 reusable shopping bags
· Name on promotion for Chamber Open House
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If you want to be part of the Chamber's holiday promotions please click here for the PDF Form or click here to sign up online.

To RSVP for the Chamber Holiday Open House 
on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017  from 4-6 p.m. please click here.

                                                             
 




 

 

 
 
Date: November 13, 2017
Contact: Chamber Office (630) 980.9082 Fax (630) 980.9092
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Fees/Admission: Deadline to order sculptures and inserts is Wednesday, November 15.

Send form to 
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, 104 S. Bloomingdale Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108
 
Nov 14    Ribbon Cutting for new Stratford Square Mall Stores ~ Tuesday, November 14th


You are invited to join the Bloomingdale and Carol Stream Chambers of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 14th, at Stratford Square Mall to celebrate the opening of Bricks & Bear, Dreamland Comics & Elegance Style.

We will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Center Court of Stratford Square Mall.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting, there will be food & refreshments provided by Quick Fire Cafe & Keya's Mini Donuts.

Please RSVP by Monday, November 13th.
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(Center Court on the lower level near the food court)
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 14, 2017
11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: no charge
Nov 15    Polka Dot Progress Luncheon ~ November 15, 2017
Date: November 15, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites
150 S. Gary Ave.
Carol Stream, IL
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
11:30am- 1:15pm
​11am Registration
Fees/Admission: $25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Nov 16    Marketing for 2018 ~ Luncheon ~ November 16, 2017
Marketing for 2018: Making a Plan, Having Strategies & Getting Results

Please join us for a presentation
 by Virginia Weiskopf, CEO of 
Weiskopf Consulting- All Things Technical & Social and a marketing consultant for Constant Contact. This luncheon will cover all things marketing: objectives, budget, target audience, platforms, and content. Prepare your plan and start the New Year right.




 
Date: November 16, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 16, 2017
11:30 Registration
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Speaker & Lunch
Fees/Admission: $25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Nov 16    BAWIB Holiday Happy Hour: Wreath Making & Wine Tasting
Please join the Bloomingdale Area Women In Business (BAWIB) for a night of holiday cheer and crafts.  Join us as we try our hand at decorating holiday wreaths at Platt Hill Nursery.  Festive refreshments and food will be provided.  

Fee includes 24" balsam wreath and decorating supplies (i.e. bows, pine cones, picks, etc.) to create and take home.

  

 
Date: November 16, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Platt Hill Nursery
222 W. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: (630) 980-9082
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 16
5-7 p.m.
**Please note that we will be decorating the wreaths in the greenhouse so please dress in layers**
Fees/Admission: $30 BAWIB Members
$35 Non Members
Nov 25    Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community--providing jobs, contributing tax dollars, and making Bloomingdale a great place to live.

Please join the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce in supporting our small businesses by shopping local this Saturday and throughout the holiday season.


Special Offers for Small Business Saturday, 11/25:

Annie Occasion for Any Occasion, 148 S. Bloomingdale Rd, Suite 110

20% off all orders or purchases on 11/25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (one day only)

Dreamland Comics, Stratford Square Mall

20% discount on everything in the store November 24-26

EuroSportsGear, Stratford Square Mall
Buy One Get One Free (of equal or lesser value)

Greater NW Chicago Fit4Mom, Stratford Square Mall
1) New members get Unlimited Stroller Fitness NOW thru END OF THE YEAR for just $49. 

2) Sign up for January Body Back Transformation by Dec. 1 and get a Body Back Membership pass for $30 to use throughout Dec.


Rooster's Bar & Grill, 122 W. Lake Street
1) Buy $100 worth of Gift Cards and get $30 Free (Saturday 11/25 only)
2) Buy One Get One (dine in only) - Get up to $10 off any entree if one is purchased at full price 





Exclusions may apply.
Date: November 25, 2017
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017
Nov 28    Bloomingdale Public Library ~ Holiday Open House ~
Holiday Open House!

Visit the Public Library for fun activities for the whole family.




 
Date: November 28, 2017
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Website: http://www.mybpl.org
Location: Bloomingdale Public Library    
101 Fairfield
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Bloomingdale Public Library (630) 529-3120
EMail: nswanberg@mybpl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 28
6:45-8:45 pm
Fees/Admission: Free