| Mar 1 Bloomingdale ONE Group Meeting |
| The Bloomingdale ONE Leads Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month with a July and December break. It is composed of one member per business category. It is the best way to quickly integrate into the Chamber. All members help new initiates meet other members of the Chamber at all events. AND we share business leads! For more information on membership and open categories email John Rossini at john.rossini@edwardjones.com or call him at 630-372-2926. |
| Date: |
March 1, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
104 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Chamber office 2nd floor |
| Contact: |
John Rossini |
| EMail: |
john.rossini@edwardjones.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
First & Third Wednesday of every month |
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| Mar 3 BAWIB Scholarship Application Available ~ Deadline March 10 |
The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business will award one $1,000 scholarship to a woman who is looking to improve herself professionally by such means as continued education or professional development with the goal of furthering her knowledge and expertise. Applicants must be:
- Not currently enrolled in a degree earning program or
- Affiliated residentially or commercially with the Bloomingdale area.
Scholarships must be used within the first year of being awarded. The scholarship will be awarded at the BAWIB April 2017 event.
A committee from the general membership of BAWIB will evaluate applications based on the established criteria. Recommendations from this committee will be tabulated to determine the winners.
This scholarship is based on:
- Personal Investment in education and career progression
- Community Involvement, including volunteer or employment positions
- Industry Involvement, including networking and committee positions
- Potential Interview to discuss professional development plans
FILL OUT FORM
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| Date: |
March 3, 2017 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Applications are due Friday March 10, 2017 |
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| Mar 3 The Best of Bloomingdale 2017 ~ Seeking Nominations |
The Best of Bloomingdale 2017 is a new signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community and for this year, celebrate the Bloomingdale Chamber's 35th Anniversary.
This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process. The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners. Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year. This premier event will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Bloomingdale at 5:30pm.
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Best of Bloomingdale 2017 Awards.
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| Date: |
March 3, 2017 |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 11, 2017
5:30-8:30pm |
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| Mar 3 RIBBON CUTTING - D's Treats - March 3 |
Please join us in welcoming D's Treats to Bloomingdale on Friday, March 3 at 10 am for a ribbon cutting ceremony with light refreshments and treats immediately following.
D's Treats is a fun and creative bakery located in the Old Town area of Bloomingdale. They focus on providing their customers with the best treats and strive to make their customer's vision come to life for any event or special occasion.
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| Date: |
March 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.dstreats.com/ |
| Location: |
D's Treats
102 Third St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 3, 2017
10 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee |
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| Mar 8 BAWIB Coffee Connections |
Bloomingdale Area Women in Business
Coffee Connection
Join Bloomingdale Area Women in Business
over a cup of coffee or tea at Starbucks.
It's a great way to start your day building and strengthening connections with fellow BAWIB members.
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| Date: |
March 8, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Starbucks
170 E. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 8
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
No charge for BAWIB Members
$5 for Non BAWIB Members
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| Mar 10 BAWIB Scholarship Application Available ~ Deadline March 10 |
The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business will award one $1,000 scholarship to a woman who is looking to improve herself professionally by such means as continued education or professional development with the goal of furthering her knowledge and expertise. Applicants must be:
- Not currently enrolled in a degree earning program or
- Affiliated residentially or commercially with the Bloomingdale area.
Scholarships must be used within the first year of being awarded. The scholarship will be awarded at the BAWIB April 2017 event.
A committee from the general membership of BAWIB will evaluate applications based on the established criteria. Recommendations from this committee will be tabulated to determine the winners.
This scholarship is based on:
- Personal Investment in education and career progression
- Community Involvement, including volunteer or employment positions
- Industry Involvement, including networking and committee positions
- Potential Interview to discuss professional development plans
FILL OUT FORM
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| Date: |
March 10, 2017 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Applications are due Friday March 10, 2017 |
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| Mar 10 Tech Talk Live |
| Explore where education, industry and careers connect. Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. On campus at College of DuPage and broadcast live via video stream Keynote: Todd Thibodeaux, President and Chief Executive Officer, CompTIA Come network and meet the next generation of technology leaders! Todd Thibodeaux, President and CEO of CompTIA speaks about the importance of soft skills, the IT skills gap, IT workforce placement as a national challenge, and the importance of finding the right education. Join fellow colleagues in a discussion that addresses how our technology workforce must not only keep up, but also prepare for the future. • Can we leverage our workforce and keep them as a competitive advantage? • What are the upcoming skills and certifications? • Where are the new technology trends leading us? • How should we be educating our future technology leaders? Who should attend? • Business leaders • Technology Professionals • Students Why? • Technology is critical to business success • Current shortage of tech professionals • Hiring managers struggle to find and retain talent Agenda 8 a.m. - Networking and continental breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker: Todd Thibodeaux, President and Chief Executive Officer, CompTIA 9:30 a.m. - Forward Thinking Expert Panel 10:30 a.m. - Questions and Answers |
| Date: |
March 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-talk-live-registration-27304179536 |
| Location: |
College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd. Homeland Education Center (HEC), Room 1022 Glen Ellyn IL 60137 |
| Contact: |
Barbara DiMonte
630-942-2524
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| EMail: |
dimonteb@cod.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 10, 2017 8am-11am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 |
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| Mar 15 Scholarship Applications Due March 31 |
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, along with contributions from several area businesses, will award $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school or college students. Applicants must be planning to continue his/her education on a full-time basis, at an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school in the United States to be eligible. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
- A Member or Child of a Member of the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
- A Resident of Bloomingdale
- High school graduating senior or continuing post-secondary school student. You must be a full-time student (i.e., minimum of 12 quarter hours or 15 semester hours).
- Academic Merit (must have a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA to be considered)
Scholarships must be used within the first year of being awarded. The award check will be payable to the student upon verification of enrollment through the school.
A committee from the general membership of the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce will evaluate applications based on the established criteria. Recommendations from this committee will be tabulated to determine the winners.
FILL OUT FORM
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| Date: |
March 15, 2017 |
| Location: |
Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, March 31
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 31
5 pm
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| Mar 15 RIBBON CUTTING ~ Jimador Mexican Restaurant~ March 15, 2017 |
Please join us in welcoming Jimador Mexican Restaurant to Bloomingdale on Wednesday, March 15 at 11 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Coffee and donuts will be available.
Simple. Fresh. Authentic. At Jimador, they know good food and they do Mexican dishes right. Think homestyle Mexican classics like tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas cooked right out of your abuela or madre's kitchen. Yup, they're that good.
If you are interested in sticking around for lunch after the ribbon cutting, Jimador will be offering 10% off.
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| Date: |
March 15, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://jimadormexicanrestaurant.com |
| Location: |
Jimador Mexican Restaurant
156 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
11 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee |
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| Mar 16 West Suburban Multi Chamber Luncheon ~ 18 Chambers Participating! |
Join Ron Losby, CEO of Steinway Musical Instruments, presenting
~Salesmanship- Cultivating Centers of Influence~
Ron Losby was named as Chief Executive Officer of Steinway Musical Instruments on August 15, 2016. Prior to this role, Mr. Losby had served as President of Steinway & Sons for the Americas since January 1, 2008, based at the New York factory.
Mr. Losby has had a long track record of success at Steinway & Sons. He began his tenure as a District Manager in 1987, where he refined his understanding of the retail business in the Americas and attained increasing levels of responsibility within the organization. In 2005, he was promoted to lead Steinway's European retail operations, relocating to work out of Steinway Hall London. Mr. Losby brought his strong retail experience to Europe, helping to increase sales in London and other major markets, while at the same time honing his understanding of the European business landscape.
In his role as President of the Americas, Mr. Losby helped to manage the Company through The Great Recession – keeping Steinway & Sons viable financially while never losing focus on the Company’s mission of building the best piano possible. Ron is an accomplished pianist and has studied at both the San Francisco Conservatory and The Juilliard School in New York City.
18 participating chambers: Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Chamber360, Darien, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Greater O'Hare, Hinsdale, Lemont,Lisle, Lombard,
Villa Park, West Suburban, Western Dupage Westmont, Wheaton ~
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| Date: |
March 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Bobak’s Signature Events
6440 Double Eagle Drive
Woodridge IL 60517
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 16, 2017
10:30 AM-12:00 PM Business Expo
12:00 PM Luncheon & Keynote Speaker
1:30-2:00 PM Business Expo Re-opens
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| Fees/Admission: |
Members $35
Non-Members $50
Tabletops $350 (includes 6 ft. draped table & 1 lunch)
PLEASE RSVP BY MARCH 9, 2017 AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
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| Mar 17 2017 Best of Bloomingdale ~ Vote Now! |
Please place your votes! Online voting will conclude at midnight on Friday, April 7!
Vote Here
The Best of Bloomingdale 2017 is a new signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community and for this year, celebrate the Bloomingdale Chamber's 35th Anniversary.
This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process. The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners. Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year. This premier event will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at The Medinah Shrine Center from 5:30-8:30pm.
Sponsored By:
 
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| Date: |
March 17, 2017 |
| Location: |
Medinah Shrine Center
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 11, 2017
5:30-8:30pm |
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| Mar 23 Outback Steakhouse Funds for Scholars Luncheon ~ March 23 |
Bring your entire office for a fun lunch while also raising funds for the Bloomingdale Chamber scholarship program.
We are pleased that Salomon Diaz, Proprietor of Outback Steakhouse will once again be donating all proceeds from the March 23 luncheon to our scholarship fund. This will be the tenth year that Salomon has generously supported our students. You will have a choice of steak or chicken. The menu also includes salad, potato, dessert and a beverage.
Event Cancellation Policy
Pre-registration for our events is required so that the hosting venue can prepare an adequate number of meals. If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so 24 hours in advance of the event. If you are unable to attend the event, but have not notified us at least 24 hour prior to the event, you will be responsible for the cost of the event.
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| Date: |
March 23, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Outback Steakhouse
166 S. Gary Avenue
Bloomingdale IL 60108
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@bloomingdalechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 23, 2017
11:30 AM Registration
12 PM Luncheon Service
Please register by Thursday, March 16, 2017
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| Fees/Admission: |
$30 Members
$35 Non-Members
(Tips for your server are appropriate and appreciated!)
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| Mar 31 Scholarship Applications Due March 31 |
2017 Scholarship Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, March 31.
Please click on the links below for applications:
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| Date: |
March 31, 2017 |
| Location: |
Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, March 31
104 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-980-9082 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 31
5 pm
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| Mar 31 2017 Best of Bloomingdale ~ Vote Now! |
Please place your votes! Online voting will conclude at midnight on Friday, April 7!
Vote Here
The Best of Bloomingdale 2017 is a new signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community and for this year, celebrate the Bloomingdale Chamber's 35th Anniversary.
This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process. The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners. Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year. This premier event will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at The Medinah Shrine Center from 5:30-8:30pm.
Sponsored By:
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| Date: |
March 31, 2017 |
| Location: |
Medinah Shrine Center
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 11, 2017
5:30-8:30pm |
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