Announcements

• Maximize Your Membership - During tough economic times, it's difficult to make inroads into some markets. Those are the best times to 'fall back' to your already established Chamber relationships. Continue to come to events to find what obstacles AND solutions fellow members are finding. Maximize your membership by taking advantage of all we offer, from website listings -- is yours updated and complete with driving directions and hours? -- to FREE Business After Hours opportunities. Get the most from your chamber! 

• Luncheon Policy -There is a Luncheon Policy effective  July 11, 2008 which requires attendees to pre-register for all chamber luncheons, regular monthly luncheons
  as well as Women In Business luncheons. When you pre-register, we are better
  able to plan with the restaurants we are dealing with for the right amount of
  meals. Pre-registration (RSVP) must be done 3 business days prior (Friday noon
  for a Wednesday luncheon) and walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated.
  Cost for member lunch will be $25and non-members are $30 pre-paid.
  Cancellation and no-shows will be charged $25. Payment will be expected in
  advance or at the door; no invoicing available.  We do appreciate your
  consideration and cooperation on this new policy. Please call Luanne Triolo if
  you have any further questions on this matter (630) 665-3325.

• Any Chamber member interested in being a 'Mini-Exhibitor' at a monthly luncheon, call or email the Chamber office. Mini-exhibitors have a free exhibit table before a luncheon during the networking time. In the past it has only been offered to new members, but we are expanding it to include any Chamber member.  Note: Each business can 'host' one free table per year. If you would like to have another at a later luncheon, the cost is $25.  Tables are 8-foot banquet tables with a table cloth and skirt.