What does the Chamber offer?

The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce is a private, voluntary, not-for-profit organization of businesses and professional people dedicated to advancing the economic well-being within the greater Carol Stream area. Serving our members, we offer a variety of programs to keep our members at their competitive best. We are committed to helping you network and build your business.

Some of our benefits and programs for 2008 include:

Monthly Luncheons: Held the second Wednesday of every month, with occasional exceptions. Chamber members meet at 11:30am for networking followed by lunch, ending by 1:00pm. Monthly guest speakers present pertinent information to our members, keeping them apprised of current issues or occasionally strictly networking exercises.

Business After Hours: Take full advantage of this Chamber networking event. Chamber members are able to meet other members in a more relaxed setting to exchange business information and contacts. 5:30-7:30pm held in one of our Members’ businesses. It’s a FREE event!

Women In Business: Held every other month at different venues, the Chamber's highly successful WIB events are filled with exceptional networking opportunities and provide the attendees an opportunity to hear insightful, relevant speakers focused on women's issues and needs.

The Chamber Connection: Quarterly Chamber newsletter that keeps its members informed of pressing business issues and concerns that affect their bottom line (March, June, September, December).

Monthly Electronic Newsletter updates to keep you current on the latest happenings of the Chamber.

Mini-Exhibitor Table: Chamber members have the opportunity to exhibit their business through a table display at a monthly luncheon FREE one time each year. Have a very VISUAL presence at a luncheon.

Website listing: Each of our members has their own listing on our Chamber website, complete with contact information, web site link, email link, hours of operation and business description. Enhanced listings available.

Job Postings: Members can post job openings free of charge, on the Chamber website.

 

Free One-Year Subscription to The Business Ledger, included in your membership, the Business Newspaper for Suburban Chicago. This publication reports on successful businesses and the people who make them successful. ($75 value)

Discounts on various items through our partnership with Office Depot and on services from Constant Contact.

SPECIAL EVENTS…

«  5-Star Business Expo: Working with four other local chambers (Bartlett, Addison, Bloomingdale, and Glendale Heights), this business expo appeals to all types of businesses.  www.fivestarexpo.com  A Business-to-Business event. (March 26, 2008)
«  St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle: An interesting fundraising evening where numbers are drawn-- and people lose -- leaving one ultimate winner, or something more interesting! It's not a dull night! (March 13, 2008)
«  Business-Community Expo:  A popular event that puts many of our businesses in front of the community, armed with giveaways to familiarize the community with our wonderful businesses. (June)
«  Annual Golf Scramble: This Chamber tradition inspires both the scratch golfer and the duffer to greater heights. A fun, non-competitive event for all to enjoy. One of the most popular in all of DuPage County, they say! Opportunities for sponsorship available to ‘get your name out’ to over 150 golfers.  (July 29, 2008)
«  2nd Annual "What Women Want" Expo: The Carol Stream Chamber Women in Business will again present a charming and 'pampering' Expo. It's all about Chocolate. It's all about Shopping and Pampering, Awareness and Inspiration at this PINK event. A portion of the Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Put your business in front of other business professionals as well as community attendees. (September 25, 2008)
«  Holiday Comedy Social: As we draw close to the end of the year, this event provides a last opportunity for our Chamber members to network and wish each other holiday cheer in a lively, social atmosphere. (Dec 5, 2008)
«  Pitch Your Business: An annual luncheon with baseball theme where members “pitch” 45 seconds about their business to all in attendance, making it memorable. (August 13, 2008)

OTHER benefits include: Access to business and community leaders, Multi-Chamber Networking Events, Marketing seminars, Sponsorship opportunities for various chamber events, Business referrals, “Featured Business of the Month”, membership in the US Chamber of Commerce and more.