Events for November 2018
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
Nov 7    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: November 7, 2018
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
Nov 8    Open House ~ Lakeview Memory Care
Date: November 8, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://www.lakeviewillinois.com
Location: Lakeview Memory Care
241 E. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: 847.466.5183
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 8
11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Nov 8    Networking Night in Old Town at Alcentro Trattoria ~ November 8
Join the Bloomingdale Chamber for an evening of cocktails, delicious food and networking at the newest restaurant in Old Town, Alcentro Trattoria.  The kitchen will be preparing some tasty appetizers and pizzas for guests to delight in while networking with other chamber members. 

This informal night of networking will include a brief welcome from the Bloomingdale Chamber, introduction of the restaurant and allow time for brief introductions of the attendees.  There will be plenty of time to mingle, as Alcentro has reserved the entire second floor for this event. The cost includes the price of food and 1 drink (beer or wine).  A cash bar will be available as well throughout the evening.

Alcentro focuses on the motto "chi mangia bene vive bene", which means "who eats well, lives well".  For what is life without delicious food, friends, family and other chamber members to share it with?

 
Date: November 8, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://www.alcentrotrattoria.com/
Location: Alcentro Trattoria
109 Third St.
Bloomingdale
(2nd floor)

 
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 8
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $25 Member
$30 Non-Member
Nov 9    Platt Hill Nursery Christmas Open House
Date: November 9, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Platt Hill Nursery
222 W. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 9
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Nov 14    Bloomingdale Chamber Old Town Ice Sculptures ~ LAST DAY TO ORDER




Click Here for PDF Order Form

Ice Sculpture Options include: Stocking, Bear, Snowman, Elf, Reindeer, Ornaments, Santa, Angel, Toy Solider, etc.
Date: November 14, 2018
Location: Lighted Ice Sculptures will be on display throughout Old Town starting November 30.  Sculptures will remain on display as weather permits.
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 30, 2018
Ice Sculptures will arrive late afternoon and be placed prior to the beginning of the Festival of Lights & Kris Kringle Market
Fees/Admission: Frosty Sponsor $750
Snowman Sponsor $750 (SOLD)
Elf Sponsor $500
Bloomingdale's Little Red Bag Sponsor $500 (SOLD)
Ice Sculpture $295 
Bloomingdale's Little Red Bag Insert $60 members/$75 Non-members 
 
Nov 14    Bloomingdale Breakfast Club ~ November 14, 2018
Jump start your day at the "Bloomingdale Breakfast Club" event, a quarterly program designed to share information about business issues/community affairs AND provide Chamber member businesses with a great networking opportunity. 

We will be welcoming the new Chamber President, Cindy Allston, at this event too!

Our featured guest this month is Fire Chief, Jeff Janus, who will give a brief overview of the Bloomingdale Fire District and a short winter fire safety presentation. 

The agenda is as follows:
               7:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
               8:00 a.m. Program followed by Questions
               8:30 a.m. Chamber Announcements
               8:40 a.m. Introductions & Open Networking
               9:30 a.m. Close

Please remember to bring plenty of business cards to pass.

A light breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A and refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you bright and early! 
Date: November 14, 2018
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Anyway's American Grill & Pub
304 W. Army Trail Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 14
7:45-9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 Members
$15 Non Members
Nov 15    BAWIB Holiday Happy Hour: DIY Sign Party & Spirits
Please join the Bloomingdale Area Women In Business (BAWIB) for a night of holiday cheer. 

DIY Sign Party will be on hand to guide you in designing your own personal sign for your home or as a gift for someone special this holiday season.  The fees for this event vary on the size and design style you choose when you register. 
(see below for sign options or click here)

 
Thank you to Pan American Bank & Trust for hosting this BAWIB event and for providing the food and spirits!

              
 
  

 
Date: November 15, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Pan American Bank & Trust
108 W. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(Second Floor)
Contact: (630) 980-9082
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 15
5:00 -7:00 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission: $35-$45 varies based on sign selection
Nov 16    RIBBON CUTTING ~ Club Pilates ~ Friday, November 16
Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Club Pilates with a Ribbon Cutting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018

Club Pilates provides premium reformer based pilates, group classes and is true to the original method.



 
Date: November 16, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Club Pilates
383 W. Army Trail Rd. Suite 800
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 16
12:00 p.m.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 14
Nov 21    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: November 21, 2018
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
Nov 28    Polka Dot Progress Luncheon ~ November 28, 2018
Date: November 28, 2018
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 28, 2018
11:30am- 1:15pm
​11am Registration
Fees/Admission: $25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Nov 28    SCORE Mentoring
The last 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 28, 2018
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 last 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 30    Bloomingdale Chamber Holiday Open House
Please join us for our Holiday Open House at the Bloomingdale Chamber 
from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, for a bit of holiday cheer.


Please be sure to RSVP so we can plan for enough refreshments.
Note that parking in Old Town will be limited due to the number of activities.

 
Evening Festivities Include:
 
  • Ice sculptures throughout Old Town sponsored by Chamber member businesses
 
  • Old Town Park & Tree Lighting (at 6:30 p.m.)
 
  • Kris Kringle Market coordinated by the Village of Bloomingdale - be sure to stop by the Chamber tent to pick up your little red bag full of promotions and giveaways from various Chamber members.  Thank you to the Lake Park Transition Assitance Program for filling our holiday bags!
 
  • Old Town horse-drawn carriage rides, Old Town Pavilion train rides, Carolers, and special exhibits in the Bloomingdale Park District Museum provided by the Bloomingdale Park District 
 
  • Santa and live reindeer provided by Pan American Bank
 



 


 
Date: November 30, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
104 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 30, 2018
4-5:30 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission: Free