KCC-St. Charles Chamber Newsletter_September 2024 by Shaw Media

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

A BIG TOP YEAR

It’s been a thrilling year so far as we’ve continued the Chamber’s theme of “Under the Big Top.” We applaud all of our members, committees and sponsors for getting involved in our events and making them a success.

The attractions are back with an exciting Illinois Chamber of Commerce Week, Sept. 9-13.

The Chamber will have an invigorating week’s worth

of activities as we celebrate and get involved each day in support of one of our amazing Chamber committees.

Here’s a tease of what’s planned, trapezing from one day to the other:

n “Membership” Monday: Let’s grow our membership and inform current members about the various tools and benefits of the Chamber.

n “Women In Business Council” Tuesday: It’s “Give Back Day” to help others in our community struggling with health. Connect with local businesses and give back during our Blood Drive. Our Chamber celebrates over 90 nonprofits within our membership. Think about what you can do –

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donate your time or any monetary donation, too.

n “Learning & Development” Wednesday: Follow their lead and learn as they teach you how to listen and network better.

n “Wahlburgers” Thursday: Join the fun during this awesome After Hours event on their beautiful patio.

n “Young Professionals Council” Friday: Join together to foster relationship-building, mentoring and more among professionals of all ages.

We’ll have a great Chamber of Commerce Week getting together, celebrating our achievements and helping others straight from our hearts.

The remainder of the year in full big-top style involves three rings on center stage. The first of these can’tmiss events is the Annual City Update luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn on Oct. 9. Chamber members and the public are invited to hear Mayor Lora Vitek, City Council members and other city officials talk about updates throughout St. Charles, including the Downtown One Plaza, Randall Road corridor, Pheasant Run and

Charlestowne Mall property, among others.

Don’t miss the Friday, Nov. 8 Chamber annual membership breakfast at the St. Charles Country Club. Guests will be the first to receive the new Chamber directories amid the creatively decorated tables decked out by various Chamber members. The highlight of the event will be the Chamber member awards given to deserving members, including Rookie, Member and Chairman’s Award – and you’ll be the first to hear our new Chamber theme for 2025!

Finally, the closing event of the year is our Annual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 9, to be held this year at the Graceful Ordinary. Usually a sell-out, capacity is limited to 120 people, so don’t wait long to sign up with your RSVP. It will be a holiday celebration to remember!

And last but not least, thanks to our members, golfers, sponsors and Prairie Landing for making our Chamber golf outing a genuine partee of fun.

It will be a rousing carousel of amusement for the rest of the year. Step right up for these remaining three signature events, so you don’t miss a thing!

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.

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Welcome NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS St. Charles Area Chamber

n Epic Escapes

n TRG Construction

n MAK4 Consulting, LLC

n AAA Roofing Contractors Inc.

n Assess Tek LLC

n Mathnasium of South Elgin

n Swipe Right MatchMakers

n The Dance Lab

n Orangetheory Fitness, St. Charles

n My Coach Susie, LLC

n Guided Serenity Health and Wellness Coaching

n Jennifer Smith Shelter Insurance Agency

n Responsive Roofing, LLC

n StriveMD Wellness & Ketamine

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Pack-Ademics Daycare Activity-Based Learning

Puzzles, Artwork, Agility, Treadmill and much more!

Luxury Vacation

Suites with soft bedding and raised beds. Anti-microbial

Soothing Spa and Grooming Services

Vet Recommended

Group Daycare and Free Puppy Socializations

Training & Puppy Socials

Pools, games, play and a ection.

Proven and Positive Training

Building

Using balanced leadership and a ection to meet speciﬁc needs and goals gives positive results and relationships. Free Puppy Socialization on Saturdays. Call to join us!

K9 Lounge, Recreation and Fitness Center

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

LEARN ABOUT CHAMBER

MEMBERS IN ‘UP CLOSE & MEMBER-ABLE’

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new podcast and video series, “Up Close & Member-able.” Each month, we sit down with one of our members to learn more about what they do and who they are.Recently featured businesses and organizations include:

• July: St. Charles Park District

• August: MION Artisan Soap

• September: Gindo’s Spice of Life

ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT

It’s time to get Up Close & Memberable with the St Charles Park District! From lush green landscapes to state-of-the-art recreational facilities, discover the perfect spot for your next adventure, family outing, or fitness routine right here in our community. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a sports lover, or someone simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the St. Charles Park District has something for everyone. Join us as we introduce a few of the friendly faces behind the magic and highlight some of the park district’s top attractions and annual events that make our parks a cherished part of our community!

MION ARTISAN SOAP

Time to get Up Close & Member-able with Olga Boldyreva, owner of MION Artisan Soap, as she shares how her journey organically grew from farmer’s

markets to now opening her third brick and mortar location. Olga shares how her passion for natural ingredients began as a child in the Ukraine and evolved into a mission of creating and providing a full range of natural selfcare and household products!

GINDO’S SPICE OF LIFE

Time to get Up Close & Member-able with Mary and Chris Ginder, owners of Gindo’s Spice of Life, as they share how their passion for flavor planted the seed to create their very own hot sauce company. Mary and Chris explain how their idea grew from experimenting in their own kitchen to creating and selling a variety of sauces and seasonings in their very own store. From enhancing your favorite meals or pairing with your favorite brews, Gindo’s continues their tradition of experimenting with new and exciting flavor profiles to create a sauce for every palate!

49TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

2024 EVENT AT PRAIRIE LANDING

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

EVENT SPONSORS

n GOLF BALL SPONSOR Boettcher Insurance Agency

n BREAKFAST SPONSOR

AAA St. Charles - Schejbal Insurance

n GOLF CART SPONSOR

Groot

n PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

Solutions Networking Corporation

n LUNCH BOX SPONSOR

Midwest Compost

n HOLE SPONSORS

AAA Roofing Contractors

Advocate Sherman Hospital

BodyWorks Medical Center

Brian King Performance Golf

CCS Technology

Chiro One Wellness Centers

First Mid Bank & Trust

Gordon Flesch Company, Inc.

Mendel Plumbing & Heating

Murray Commercial

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill

State Senator Don Dewitte

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

Benjamin F. Edwards

n HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR

Hawk Ford

n PARTY HOLE SPONSOR

BAC Restoration

Tap House Grill

n BAR SPONSOR

Feagans Law Group, P.C.

n PROGRAM SPONSOR

West Valley Graphics & Print

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

RIBBON CUTTINGS

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes and congratulates these members in our community!

HAWK NISSAN

ROOKIES GENEVA

1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva, IL 60134 BETH FOWLER

KIDSTRONG

KANE COUNTY FAIR & FESTIVAL

St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS

Congratulations to our Businesses of the Month for June, July and August!

DO IT BEST ST. CHARLES HARDWARE STORE n June Business of the Month

It sure was an easy choice to select Do It Best St. Charles Hardware Store as June’s Business of the Month! Like their name says, Dave and the entire team (especially Winslow, their loyal canine mascot) truly ‘do it best’ to help us keep our homes, lives, and community looking and operating at their best, and we appreciate all they do to support our Chamber and community.

ROOKIES ALL AMERICAN PUB & GRILL ST. CHARLES

n July Business of the Month

Red, white and truly excited to announce July’s Business of the Month – Rookies All American Pub & Grill! Bob Karas and his crew at Rookies are the real MVPs in our community by supporting not only our Chamber, but so many local events and organizations. Make sure to stop by to enjoy a signature Mai Tai, some time on their spectacular patio, and of course, their delicious food!

BODYWORKS MEDICAL CENTER

n August Business of the Month

We can’t believe July went by so quickly, but we can believe that BodyWorks Medical Center St. Charles-Geneva is our August Business of the Month! Dr. Kara Babinski and the entire BodyWorks team (especially Riggs) are dedicated not only to keeping everyone healthy and active, but they are also extremely active themselves in the community by supporting local organizations and events, and we are so appreciative for all they do to support our Chamber!

Bringing Business Buyers and Sellers Together

NEW CHAMBER GROUP OPEN TO MEMBERS

ST. CHARLES AREA CHAMBER B2B LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND GROUP

Group Mission: To bring together a diverse group of seasoned professionals to collaborate, share best practices, and collectively develop innovative strategies for driving business growth and professional development.

The group will conduct monthly meetings and $100 annual fee applies. For more information and/or to request an application for the group, please email info@stcareachamber.com.

JOIN THE 2025 YPC SOFTBALL TEAM

Networking? More like sweat-working! Sign-ups for the 2025 YPC Softball team have officially begun. This co-ed opportunity is open to any Chamber member available on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Any members interested in becoming (literally) more active within the Chamber are encouraged to email info@stcareachamber.com for more information and/or sign up for the team!