| Mar 1 2018 Best of Bloomingdale ~ March 1, 2018 ~ Bloomingdale Golf Club |
We are so excited to have you join us for tomorrow's Best of Bloomingdale celebration--THE signature Chamber event designed to recognize outstanding members of the greater Bloomingdale business community.
This premier event will take place Thursday, March 1, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:25 p.m. Welcome and Celebratory Toast
- Presentation of Membership Milestone Awards
- Bloomingdale Beautification and Community Improvement Awards
- 4 under Forty Awards
After Dinner
- Presentation of Georgene Geils Woman of the Year Award to Kathy Maykut
- Recognition of Best of Bloomingdale nominees and Announcement of 2018 Recipients
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the very best of Bloomingdale!
Dress is business professional.
Thank you to our sponsors:
AMITA Health GlenOaks - Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
Eagle Falls Dentistry – Pan American Bank & Trust – Stratford Square
Fit4Mom Greater NW Chicago Suburbs – Star Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
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| Date: |
March 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 1, 2018
5:30 pm- Registration & Cash Bar
6:30 pm- Dinner with Awards Presentation
Please register by 5 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$60 Member/$70 Non-Member
Reserved Table of 8: $450 Member/$530 Non Members |
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| Mar 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: |
March 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 |
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| Mar 7 Suburban Multi-Chamber Spring Luncheon: Cubs Mean Business with Tom Ricketts |
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| Date: |
March 7, 2018 |
| 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: |
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Business Expo
12 a.m. Luncheon & Keynote Speaker
1:30-2 p.m. 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 FEBRUARY 28, 2018 AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
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| Mar 9 Bloomingdale Business Connections (BBC) leads group meeting |
The Bloomingdale Business Connections (BBC) leads group is a category-exclusive group of business leaders that meet for the purpose of getting to know, like and trust each other and then becoming ambassadors for each other's businesses.
Please feel free to check us out as a guest, bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 90 second infomercial. |
| Date: |
March 9, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.bloomingdalechamber.com |
| Location: |
Bloomingdale Chamber Office
104 S. Bloomingdale Road |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month
7:45 a.m. Doors open
8 a.m. meeting start |
| Fees/Admission: |
no cost to visit as a guest
$50 for Chamber members to join the Leads Group for the year |
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| Mar 11 Dog Day - Windy City Bulls - Fund Raiser for Anderson Animal Shelter |
Dog Day
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Windy City Bulls vs. Lakeland Magic
https://groupmatics.events/event/Anderson
You are invited to watch a game with your furry friends during a special event hosted by the Windy City Bulls- the official NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls! A portion of every ticket purchased will be donated back to the Anderson Animal Shelter! Click on the link to learn more! https://groupmatics.events/event/Anderson
$22 Pooch Pass Package ($17 human ticket + $5 pooch pass):
• Ticket for one human and one pooch in the 200 Level
• All dogs must be on a leash and current on their vaccinations
• No female dogs in heat are permitted
• The Windy City Bulls and Sears Centre staff have the right to refuse or eject any dog from the premises
• No dogs will be permitted on the main concourse or restrooms
• All dogs and their owners will enter the Arena through the WEST SIDE ENTRANCE
Human Only Ticket:
• 100 Level, Rows 8-19: $20
• 200 Level: $17
In order to bring your dog, you must purchase a Pooch Pass ($5), in addition to your human ticket.
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| Date: |
March 11, 2018 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://groupmatics.events/event/Anderson |
| Location: |
Sears Centre Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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| EMail: |
development@andersonanimalshelter.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, March 11 @ 2PM |
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| Mar 14 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: |
March 14, 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 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 |
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| Mar 15 Outback Steakhouse Funds for Scholars Luncheon ~ March 15 |
Join us for a fun lunch while also raising funds for the Bloomingdale Chamber scholarship program. Bring a friend, a coworker, or your entire office. It's good food, fun raffles, and a great cause!!
In its tenth year, this Funds for Scholars lunch provides an opportunity to raise money for the Chamber's scholarship program. Outback proprietor, Salomon Diaz, generously donates all proceeds from this March 15 luncheon to our scholarship fund.
Choice of steak, chicken, vegetarian/vegan. 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 15, 2018 |
| 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 15, 2018
11:30 AM Registration
12 PM Luncheon Service
Please register by 3 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018
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| Fees/Admission: |
$30 Members
$35 Non-Members
(Tips for your server are appropriate and appreciated!)
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| Mar 16 BAWIB Scholarship Application Available ~ Deadline March 30 |
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:
- 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 luncheon on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
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
ONLINE BAWIB SCHOLARSHIP FORM
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| Date: |
March 16, 2018 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Applications are due Friday March 30, 2018 |
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| Mar 16 Scholarship Applications ~ Deadline March 30, 2018 |
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.
ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP FORM
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| Date: |
March 16, 2018 |
| Location: |
Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, March 30, 2018
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 30, 2018
5 pm
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| Mar 19 BAWIB ~ Cupcakes & Cocktails ~ March 19, 2018 ~ 5:30 -7:30 pm |
Please join the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business for a night of Cupcakes and Cocktails!
At this event we will start our cocktail hour at Annie Occasion for Any Occasion where you can do some shopping.
Then we will learn how to fill, booze, and decorate cupcakes while at Delish Cakes.
After a night of networking fun you will leave with six beautifully decorated cupcakes and some great connections.
Space is limited so be sure to register today!
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| Date: |
March 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Delish Cakes
148 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, March 19
5:30-7:30 pm
Please register by Friday, March 16 at 12 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 BAWIB Members
$30 Non-BAWIB Members |
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| Mar 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: |
March 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 |
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| Mar 21 Lagers and Leaders 3/21/18 |
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lagers and Leaders, a community leadership program which presents monthly events featuring an educational video followed by discussion and networking while sampling the finest lagers of local craft breweries.
What separates GREAT leaders from just good leaders?!? In this video of Bill Hybel from the Global Leadership Summit, Bill unpacks why GRIT is the intangible of Leadership and how you can increase yours. Please join us for this powerful video and a cold lager from Church Street Brewing in Itasca!
*There is no fee to attend, but we would appreciate it if you would register.
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| Date: |
March 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Roselle Park District
10 N. Roselle Road
Roselle |
| EMail: |
info@bloomingdalechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
4-5:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
no charge |
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| Mar 23 Bloomingdale Business Connections (BBC) leads group meeting |
The Bloomingdale Business Connections (BBC) leads group is a category-exclusive group of business leaders that meet for the purpose of getting to know, like and trust each other and then becoming ambassadors for each other's businesses.
Please feel free to check us out as a guest, bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 90 second infomercial. |
| Date: |
March 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.bloomingdalechamber.com |
| Location: |
Bloomingdale Chamber Office
104 S. Bloomingdale Road |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month
7:45 a.m. Doors open
8 a.m. meeting start |
| Fees/Admission: |
no cost to visit as a guest
$50 for Chamber members to join the Leads Group for the year |
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| Mar 27 Women's Leadership Conference ~ March 27, 2018 |
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| Date: |
March 27, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://ilchamber.org/womensconference2018 |
| Location: |
College of DuPage
Jack Turner Conference Center
Student Resource Center Room 2000
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
| EMail: |
info@bloomingdalechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
8:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$100 Member
$150 Non-Member
Register at ilchamber.org/womensconference2018 |
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| Mar 30 Scholarship Applications ~ Deadline Today |
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.
Online scholarship Form
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| Date: |
March 30, 2018 |
| Location: |
Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, March 30, 2018
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| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 30, 2018
5 pm
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| Mar 30 BAWIB Scholarship Application ~ Deadline Today |
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:
- 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 luncheon on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
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
online bawib scholarship form
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| Date: |
March 30, 2018 |
| Contact: |
Kari Zehme |
| EMail: |
info@BloomingdaleChamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Applications are due Friday March 30, 2018 |
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| Mar 31 Platt Hill Nursery ~ Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
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| Date: |
March 31, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Platt Hill Nursery
222 W. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 |
| Contact: |
630.529.9394 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, March 31, 2018
10 a.m. |
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