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We're Hiring...
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next President and CEO. This is a unique opportunity to drive economic growth and advocate for our thriving business community. Please see the attached job description for more information on the position and how to apply.
Click here for more information!
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State of the Township was a Success! | |
We had an amazing time at the State of the Township last Thursday. Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event so successful. Keep your eye out for more pictures soon to come! | |
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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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Fun Times at the Forest Preserve | |
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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 on 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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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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Help Students Get Ready for Back to School with the Peoples Resource Center | |
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The Peoples Resource Center is helping students get ready for back to school. From now until August 2, you can order from our wish lists at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Monetary donations can be made here, any school supplies can be dropped off at the PRC Wheaton Office and Wheaton Public Library. For more information, click here.
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Episode 72 - This episode of the local features Kay McKeen from SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) explains how their unique name ties into the goal of promoting environmental education. Listen here.
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The DuPage County Fair is Coming Up! | |
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The DuPage County Fair will take place July 25-28 at the DuPage County Event Center and Playgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road. Visit their website for more details here!
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Veggie Fest Chicago is back! This festival is one of the largest wellness and vegetarian food festivals in the country. 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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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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Women in Business Committee Meeting - Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting Chicago Pelvic Health and Wellness - Tuesday, July 23, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at 301 S County Farm Rd, Unit H, Wheaton, IL 60187
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Members Matter Orientation - Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Click here to register for this event all about introducing you to the Wheaton Chamber!
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Board of Directors Monthly Meeting - Thursday, July 25, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting Midwest Express Clinic - Thursday, July 25, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at 1910 E. Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton
Coming up:
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting – Thursday, August 1, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
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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 – Alex Diserio from Parks Plus Fitness – 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.
Looking ahead:
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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.
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