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From the Desk of Annmarie
Siwik
Connecting the Dots for Business Growth The state of the economy has forced us to look at new ways to step above our competition. This is a dog-eat-dog world for obtaining and retaining customers. Your business can rise to the top by using your Chamber connections.
As the business development person at my firm, I meet with
many business owners and potential clients. Although they
ask about our professional services, a major question in
today’s world is, “Can you help me find more business?” My
response is to ask who are their ideal referral sources and
customers. Then, I use this information and Chamber
relationships to connect the dots.
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Last Chance to Register for the Regional
Economic
Forecast!
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Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates Series Begins October 20
The State of Illinois has tough choices to make and as citizens, we have an
opportunity to impact the future course. On February 2, 2010, the voters will
decide which candidates will appear on the ballot. The actions taken in
Springfield impact Naperville directly. Home to over 5,000 businesses, 60,000+
jobs, and it is important that we let our priorities be known to all the
candidates seeking to be the chief executive officer of the state of Illinois. "The Chamber is incredibly proud to be able to offer our Members access to
the candidates seeking to represent them in the Executive Mansion," said Chamber
President & CEO, John Schmitt. "These sessions are an opportunity for
Naperville's leaders to learn where the candidates stand and engage in an
exchange of information about what our priorities are." For more information on the series, or the Chamber's advocacy agenda contact
Patrick Skarr, Vice President, Advocacy at (630) 544-3368. |
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Leadership Institute Offers First Class Leadership Program
The Leadership Institute kicks off January 7th at the Holiday Inn Select in Naperville with a self assessment, goal setting exercise and a panel discussion on ethics and values.
In this opening session, participants will utilize an assessment tool that determines specific behaviors and competencies in which an individual is naturally strong and areas to focus their development efforts. They will gain an understanding of how to establish and achieve challenging goals for themselves and inspire others to become goal setters also; and how they consistently demonstrate core values and beliefs in performing their role in their company at any level.
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The Chamber’s newly developed Leadership Institute is primed to offer a first class leadership program to its Members. The six-month program will offer participants the opportunity to meet twice a month for insightful discussions with top community leaders, on topics relevant to their business, and coaching sessions.
DuPage
County
Chairman,
Bob Schillerstrom, will return to the Chamber to deliver another “State of the County Address,” at the Chamber’s October 26 Luncheon. Schillerstrom’s
comments
will
provide
the
Chamber
and
business
leaders
with an update
on
the
issues
facing
DuPage
County.