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The first SUPERMOON of the year will be this month. Full Sturgeon Moon: August 19!
The first full sturgeon moon (or supermoon) of the year means summer is almost over and fall begins. It also signifies the freshest point of harvest and the best time of year to fish.
“Just for Fun” August Holidays
Have fun with these strange celebrations!
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We're Hiring...
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next President and CEO. Please see the attached job description for more information on the position and how to apply.
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Par-Tee on the Par Three! | |
Enjoy a fun and casual afternoon for a short round of nine holes of golf, followed by drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and prizes. Bring three clubs and enjoy the afternoon with colleagues and friends. Golf! Prizes! Networking! What could be better?
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Thursday, September 12 at Cantigny Golf Youth Links
Check-In: 4:00 p.m.
Tee Off: 4:30 p.m.
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.
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REGISTER
54 Golfer Maximum
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Golfer - $60 members, $75 non-members
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Reception Only - $30 members, $40 non-members
SPONSOR
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Hole Sponsor - $200 for members, $300 for non-members (includes 1 golfer)
Thank you to our Sponsors for 2024:
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Title Sponsor - Wheaton Bank and Trust
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Food Sponsor - Showalter Roofing Service, Inc.
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Beverage Sponsor - Boxer Exteriors
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Reminder: Send Us Your Events!
Have something exciting coming up for your business? Share it with the group! Email marketing@wheatonchamber.com, including your logo, a brief event description, and time and place. We can include it in our weekly newsletter, promote it on social media, or send an E-Blast to your fellow chamber members. Keep us in your marketing toolbox!
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Animal Rescue Foundation - Illinois
ARF - Animal Rescue Foundation has amazing opportunities to adopt animals locally. Please click here for more information on their upcoming events to adopt!
Edgar is the featured pet! How adorable is he?
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Ignite University - Jeff Wood
Ignite is our innovative approach to providing resources and programs for business, career, and lifelong learning.
This workshop is designed to connect each participant with strategies that will result in a rewarding and peaceful existence. Come prepared to explore your beliefs, attitudes, habits and values as we uncover the tools used to assist in purposeful living. Jeff Wood will present!
This is a lunch-and-learn, so please bring your lunch! See you on Wednesday, August 7, 12:00- 1:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library.
Click here for more information!
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Innovation DuPage: Owner 2 CEO Series | |
Grow your business by leveraging expert guidance!
- Planning & Strategy for Growth
- Managing Social Media Platforms
- Sales & Lead Generation
- Financing a Growing Business
- Growth Market Opportunities
- Human Resources
...and more!
Apply by August 12, 2024
10-Week Program
Starting August 27, 2024
- Led By Subject Matter Experts
- Virtual Format
- NO Cost to Successful Applicants
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Wheaton Library Breakfast
Join us for breakfast at the Wheaton Public Library to learn all the ways the library can help you and your business! Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Register Here!
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Wheaton Leadership Prayer Breakfast | |
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“Where the faith community gathers to lift up our leaders in prayer.”
Since 1986, the annual Wheaton Leadership Prayer Breakfast has brought together faith community members, local business people, and civic leaders to lift our nation and those in authority up in prayer. The breakfast will take place at the Abbington Distinctive Banquets on September 6, 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
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Duck Race 2024
Purchase a rubber duck for a chance to win $500! Then, join the Friends of the Forest Preserve District and watch it race along Spring Brook at St. James Farm Forest Preserve.
The race will take place on September 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Purchase a Duck here!
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A Night for Nature
Join the Forest Preserve District and Friends of the Forest Preserve District for A Night for Nature benefit to celebrate the beautiful wild areas and beloved wildlife of your DuPage forest preserves.
Don't miss this enchanted evening with delicious eats and drinks, wagon tours, music, and more! The benefit will take place Thursday, September 12, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
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25th Annual YMCA Golf Classic
Join the YMCA for their 25th annual golf classic! Come for 18 holes of golf, Chick-Fil-A lunch, and beverages, and stay for live music, dinner, prizes, and post-golf fun. Be sure to read all about the event here.
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Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
Fairhaven Wealth Golf Invitational
Fairhaven Wealth Management is proud to present the annual HALFWAY to ST. PATRICK'S DAY Charity Golf Event on September 10th, 2024, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.
This golf event funds two organizations that support our first responders The Hundred Club of DuPage County provides benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, residing or working in DuPage County, who have been severely injured or lost their lives.
| Intern for A Day by DuCap | |
On September 27th, 2024 teens from the Wheaton area will come to your business to learn from you about your profession. Share your professional experience and provide an unforgettable learning opportunity to encourage youth insight into their future career and a professional in your field.
Applications to be selected as a professional are due July 31st, 2024
Teen placements with professionals announced September 6th, 2024
See the successful Pilot Program from this past June here!
Apply here.
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Episode 74- Learn how Ron Austin started his career from the beginning to working for himself, to now keeping the younger workforce engaged and happy! He speaks about working remotely yet tries to impart the importance of hands-on experience in the office, where everyday conversations are some of the best learning experiences. Listen Here!
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Veggie Fest Chicago is back! This festival is one of the country's largest wellness and vegetarian food festivals. Stop by for some tasty vegetarian food from all around the world, live music, speakers on healthy living, yoga, and lots more.
The festival will be held at Danada South Park at Navistar Cir in Lisle, on August 10 & 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
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Aging Care Solutions
Join professionals as they separate facts from fiction on aging and the common misconceptions of getting older! Learn more here.
On Wednesday, August 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Belmont Village Senior Living, 545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream.
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Trivia Night supports Donka’s mission to provide free computer training using assistive technology and job placement services for people with disabilities, including Veterans and seniors. Trivia will be held at American Legion Post 76, 570 S Gary Ave in Carol Stream. Be there on September 7, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m!
Click here for more information.
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Hoptober Fest 2024
Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest is moving to the fall for our new event, HOPtober Fest! Come for some fall beer, seltzer, cider sampling, live entertainment, food, and fun. Grab your tickets to enjoy an autumn day at the park with good drinks, music, and friends!
Join us on September, 28, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. View more information on their website here.
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Please Tell Us Your News
Our Wheaton Chamber members have a lot going on and you have a lot to say! Read press releases from our members, learn about job openings and see our Chamber members' "Hot Deals." Got a job posting or a special you'd like to share? Contact us.
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This week:
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Chamber Champions Meeting - Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Trades Connect Meeting - Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Young Professionals Network - Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 -9:00 a.m.
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Ignite University – Wednesday, August 7, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library. Register Here!
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DEI Committee Meeting – Thursday, August 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
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Economic Development Consortium – Thursday, August 8, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Coming up:
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Arts, Business and Culture Committee – Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Breakfast at the Library: The Riches Withing – How the Library Can Help with Your Business – Thursday, August 15, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
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Finance Committee Meeting – Thursday, August 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Rising Professionals Networking Group – Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
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Board of Directors Monthly Meeting – Thursday, August 22, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
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Women In Business Committee Meeting – Tuesday, August 27, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Looking ahead:
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Chamber Champions - Tuesday, September 3, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Trades Connect - Tuesday, September 3, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Young Professionals Network - Wednesday, September 4, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Ignite University -Wednesday, September 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 5, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Arts, Business and Culture Committee - Tuesday, September 10, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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The Hearing Doctors Ribbon Cutting - Tuesday, September 10, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Thursday, September 12, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Economic Development Consortium - Thursday, September 12, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Par-Tee on the Par 3 - Thursday, September 12, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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