St. Charles Chamber Newsletter - June 2023

READY ... SET ... SWING! CHAMBER TO HOST 48TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

We’re so excited (about our golf outing) and we just can’t hide it!

The St. Charles Area Chamber will host its 48th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 14 at Prairie Landing Golf Club, a premier public golf facility, in West Chicago.

“We look forward to presenting our popular golf outing again this year, said Debbie Gurley, executive director, St. Charles Area Chamber.

“Planning this event has been fun, and the staff at Prairie Landing has been very accommodating to ensure that our event is a big success.

“This is a great opportunity to get out of the office and network. No divots here, just a pivot to bring clients and vendors for a day of fun and meet other Chamber members, too.”

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Cost for the outing is $175 per individual golfer or $650 for a foursome, which includes practice range, continental breakfast, 18 holes with golf cart and a box lunch. Following a day of golf, participants will enjoy a casual reception on the patio to enjoy delicious heavy appetizers and a cash bar-cocktail hour.

The golf outing offers a variety of fun and challenging games to boost the competitive spirit of the day. Golfers will capture a prize for first-place team, longest drive, longest putt, beat the pro and others. Who will win this year’s coveted best team trophy as First State Bank defends its title from 2022?

Area businesses are encouraged to chip in as a sponsor of the golf outing. “Sponsorships are available for every hole, which gives your business major visibility to over 100 golfers enjoying a fun round of golf,” adds Gurley. In addition, an important part of the golf outing will be the fundraising efforts of the Chamber’s Industrial Committee. Members of the committee will be stationed on the putting green

to gladly accept donations that fund scholarships for students at Compass Academy and St. Charles Community Unit School District 303.

“The scholarships are awarded in the name of the late Peter Schwartz, who served as chair of the Industrial Committee and unexpectedly passed several years ago,” said Gurley. “It’s a win for everyone and a special lasting tribute to remember Peter.”

Getting ready for the golf outing and planning the day has been rewarding in between all of the amazing events the Chamber holds throughout the year. Gurley notes that it couldn’t be possible without the Chamber’s amazing staff. Joining Gurley and Nikki Nelson, office administrator, are new staff members Gina Groveau, membership engagement and relations manager, and Connor Massey, marketing and event specialist.

The Chamber staff is ready to provide you with more information about the golf outing, registration and sponsorships. Call the Chamber office today at 630-584-8384.

SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 14

For registration and sponsorship information, call the St. Charles Area Chamber at 630-584-8384 or visit stcharleschamber.com.

WHY BE A MEMBER?

At the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, we:

• are invested in our member’s success

• provide business advocacy

• are connections-focused

• offer a breadth and depth of quality programs and experience

The Chamber Provides:

• Business Support Services

• Educational Programming

• Networking & Relationship Building

There are a few key factors one should consider in determining whether or not a membership in the St. Charles Area Chamber of

Commerce is right for you?

• Is your goal as a company to grow your business and/or engage with the community?

• Are you looking for quality connections that will lead to personal and professional growth as well as business opportunity?

• Will you be able to commit some of your time to engage and participate in one or more of our quality programs, environments and experiences?

If the answers to these questions are YES, we would love to partner with you on your journey. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

CHARLES MURPHY Midwest Compost, LLC

NICK BROOKS Treasurer DHJJ, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors

LAURA SHAW Chair Shaw Media

JOSHUA FEAGANS Vice Chair Feagans Law Group

NIKKI NELSON Office Administrator

DIRECTORS

DAVE FROLICSTEIN Frolicstein Financial Wealth Management

DEE JOHNSON Supporting Strategies | Chicago NW Suburbs

PAULA PRICE Batir Architecture Ltd

RACHEL SCHUCK Edward Jones

MICHAEL SHOULTZ Spirit Rising Coaching

CHRIS SCHEJBAL AAA Schejbal Insurance Agency

DEREK CONLEY City of St. Charles Non-voting member

GINA GROVEAU Membership Engagement & Relations Manager 630-549-5360 www.DockNational.com SM-CL2072525

2023 CHARLEMAGNE GALA CELEBRATION

PHOTOS BY DREW PERTL PHOTOGRAPHY

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce expressed heartfelt gratitude to chamber and community members during the 55th Annual Charlemagne Awards evening on May 19. This year’s theme of “Road to Excellence” celebrates the next century of honoring and recognizing the many accomplishments of chamber members and the St. Charles community. Attorney Jim Cooke won the prestigious Charlemagne Award, and former Kane County Board Chair and state Sen. Karen McConnaughay received the 28th annual L.E.A.P. Award.

AWARD WINNERS

CHARLEMAGNE AWARD

n JIM COOKE

L.E.A.P. AWARD

n KAREN MCCONNAUGHAY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

n ROOKIES

n MCGRATH HONDA

n WHISKEY BEND

n TRACTOR SUPPLY CO.

n WOK N FIRE

COMMUNITY IMAGE

n HUNT HOUSE

n ENCORE GALLERY

n ST. CHARLES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

n MOONLIGHT THEATRE

n MIO MODO

n K. HOLLIS JEWELERS, BOUTIQUE & WINE BAR

n BROWN BUTTER CAFÉ & BAKERY

CIVIC IMAGE

n ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT

n ST. CHARLES ARTS COUNCIL

n DEREK CONLEY (DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

n SENATOR DON DEWITTE

n CHRIS FLOOD (BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN)

n ANDREW JOHNSON (TEACHER, CUSD 303)

BUSINESS after hours

Thank you to the hosts of the recent Business After Hours events. Moonlight Theatre (above) opened their doors for the March gathering and N2 Workspaces (below) hosted the April event. Business After Hours provides the opportunity to connect with other Chamber members and business professionals.

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours event? Contact the Chamber at 630-584-8384!

Proudly serving the City of St. Charles, St. Charles Township, Village of Campton Hills & surrounding communities

1601 East Main Street, Suite D, St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-8384 • Fax (630) 584-6065

www.stcharleschamber.com