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 Monday, August 3, 2009   

From the Desk of John Schmitt

Naperville is an ever changing community.  The Naperville that existed 52 years ago when my family moved here is vastly different than the community we know today.  Back then, there was little concern for international business opportunities and ethnic diversity was not in the forefront as it is in 2009.

We must strive to ensure that the make up of our chamber membership accurately reflects the make up of our communities.  To that end, I plan to reach out to the Asian business community, which makes up a large percentage of our Naperville population but a small percentage of chamber membership, to determine how the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce can help their businesses grow.  I want to Listen and Learn how cultural differences can be overcome and result in a stronger organization that will serve all of our Members...

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Women In Business Breakfast

Topic: "Get Your Big Girl Pants on and SELL SOMETHING!"

Speaker: Maureen O'Brien

Maureen is continuing the discussion on Sales in Today's ultra competitive environment. You may have heard her at the General Membership Luncheon. For our breakfast she will provide more tools and tactics on how to improve your sales techniques. Plus she covers some of the noted differences in selling to men vs. women.

Wednesday, August 5th - 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., Hilton Lisle/Naperville

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New Members – Are you truly connected? Would you like to be? Then make plans now to attend this seminar geared toward helping new members better understand, and take full advantage of their membership package. The Membership Connection Committee will be helping mentor new members through their first year with the Chamber. They will answer questions and shed light on the best way to take advantage of everything the Chamber has to offer.

If you are not a new member, but would like to get more information on how you can make best use of your Chamber Membership, please feel free to attend also.

Friday, August 7th - 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., NACC Conference Room A

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Brexis Courier
Thursday, August 13, 2009; 4:00 PM
618-A W. 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563

Tangerine Cafe
Thursday, August 13, 2009; 2:00 PM
47 East Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540

Advanced Health of Naperville
Tuesday, August 25, 2009; 4:00 PM
1767 W. Ogden Ave. Suite 153, Naperville, IL 60540

Ultimate ChiroCare
Thursday, August 27, 2009; 4:00 PM
2745 Maple Ave. Suite 2D, Lisle, IL 60532
 

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