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Monday, October 12, 2009

Monday, Oct 12: Legislative Committee

Tuesday, Oct 13: Business After Hours

Wednesday, Oct 14: TEAM I

Wednesday, Oct 14: Membership Connection Committee

Thursday, Oct 15:
TEAM B2B

Thursday, Oct 15:
South TEAM

Thursday, Oct 15:
YPN Social

Thursday, Oct 15: Business Advisory Committee

Monday, Oct 19:
TEAM B2B 2.0

Wednesday, Oct 21: Residential Greeter Deadline

Wednesday, Oct 21: Regional Economic Forecast

Wednesday, Oct 21: Home TEAM

Wednesday, Oct 21:
TEAM III

Thursday, Oct 22: TEAM IV

Friday, Oct 23: Chamber Coffee Connection

Friday, Oct 23:
YPN Informal Networking Lunch

Take Advantage of Holiday Advertising Opportunities such as Residential Greeter or Members Direct! Deadlines are soon approaching! Contact Joan Oliver at (630) 544-3387 for more information.

A special thanks to the members and businesses that donated food & gift certificates to the All TEAM Networking Social!

The Iroquois Club Condominiums

Cowart Chiropractic Clinic - Naperville

Name Droppers - Naperville

WineStyles - Naperville

Whichwich - Naperville

From the Desk of John Schmitt

I’ve been making my way through the speaking circuit at Naperville’s Rotary clubs and in my talks I use the line, “the Chamber is the reflection of the business community.” The Chamber’s experienced the same challenges your businesses are facing. However, like you are hopefully experiencing in your businesses, we are pleased to have an influx of new positive energy, Members and involvement.

I don’t have the analytical tools to know if that is a sign that things are thawing and that our economy is on a path towards growth. However, the speakers at the Chamber’s 2010 Regional Economic Forecast do, and will give you the information you want to know at the breakfast event on Wednesday, October 21.

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Business After Hours

The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery and Cantera Spa

Business After Hours is a monthly gathering that helps forge new business relationships and renew existing bonds. Business After Hours rotates among Member businesses and provides a relaxed, casual networking atmosphere. This event is free of charge and an excellent opportunity to finish the business day in the company of fellow Members and grow your circle of contacts.

This month's Business After Hours will be:

Tuesday, October 13
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery and Cantera Spa
28381 Davis Pkwy. Suite 700
Warrenville, IL 60555

Business Advisory Committee

Felicia J. Slattery
Twitter!

Felicia Slattery is a communication consultant, speaker, and coach specializing in training busy professionals to succeed by communicating effectively with clients and prospects. She teaches teleseminars, leads workshops, and offers private coaching to individual clients on improving their communication skills in order to present their best image.

You'll discover:

Exactly what Twitter is and why it's beneficial for small and home-based businesses

The top 2 benefits of being active on Twitter

How to get started tweeting today for the greatest ROI

How much time you need to invest on Twitter

A few tips, techniques and tools to make your Twitter usage fun, efficient, effective, and profitable!

Thursday, October 15
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
55 South Main St. Suite 351 - Register Now!

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Legislative News

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Committee will meet Monday, October 12, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at Hotel Arista, 2139 CityGate Lane, in the second floor Santorini Room. Topics to be addressed are the upcoming Veto Session of the General Assembly and a financial update from Naperville City Manager, Doug Krieger.

The City of Naperville is projecting a $14.1 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. To reduce that amount, staff and City Council have discussed a number of potential revenue raisers, such as the institution of a home-rule sales tax, in addition to expense reductions. The City is required by statute to settle on their property tax levy in the upcoming weeks, so Monday's discussion is timely and important to all of Naperville's businesses, residents and visitors.

All Members are encouraged to attend and participate in Monday's informative discussion:

To download the full meeting packet click here
(size approximately 3.8 mb)

You are encouraged to block off time on your calendar to attend these upcoming Chamber events:

The kick-off of our Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates Series begins on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:00 PM with Senator Bill Brady at Hugo's;

The 2010 Regional Economic Forecast on Wednesday, October 21, from 7:30 - 9:00 AM; and

On Monday, October 26, DuPage County Chairman, Bob Schillerstrom returns to the Chamber's General Membership Luncheon to provide a State of DuPage County Address.

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Utilizing Unique Methods to Acquire Effective Employees

Do you struggle with hiring decisions?

Smart business owners and hiring managers look not just at qualifications, but also at a potential new hire’s compatibility with the company’s culture…something that can be difficult to quantify. And with an overabundance of talented people looking for work these days, it’s easy to be left scratching your head in confusion.

The NACC Speakers Bureau wants to help you figure out what your next new employee really offers your business. Leadership expert Rick Lochner and handwriting analyst Dale Roberts will share their unique methods for evaluating potential new hires. You’ll learn to assess how people think and the precursors to how they behave. You’ll also learn that a signature offers amazing insight into a person – which you can immediately put to use in your hiring decisions. You’ll even get a complimentary assessment, to see firsthand the power of these tools.

Join us Friday, October 30 as we kick off our 5th Fridays Speakers Bureau presentation series! Tickets for this event are just $25 for Members and $35 for Non-Members, and will include breakfast! For more information about this event or the Speakers Bureau, contact Lisa Schwarz at (630) 544-3378.

Friday, October 30
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Holiday Inn Select Naperville
1801 N. Naper Blvd. - Register Now!

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The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is Coordinating a “Green” Initiative Group.

Over the next several months businesses and individuals will be meeting to discuss how to incorporate a “Green” initiative at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Green Initiative will:

Protect the Environment.

Reduce Home and Office Expenses.

Create methodology for Energy Efficiency.

Work with Eco-Friendly materials and byproducts.

On October 19^th at 7:30 AM this planning commission will kick-off the initial meeting to discuss the formation of this team sponsored by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in this movement, and have ideas on the formation of this group, please attend this first planning meeting.

October 19^th, 2009
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room A
55 South Main Street Suite 351
Naperville, IL 60540

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
55 South Main Street, Suite 351
Naperville, IL 60540-5381
p: (630) 355-4141 | Fax: (630) 355-8335

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