| Aug 2 Young Professionals Group |
Young Professionals Group August Meeting
How are you doing with the development of your “soft skills” and professional network?
Would you like opportunities to advance your skills and boost your confidence?
Our Young Professionals Group can help! We have seen Young Professional Group participants advance in leadership skills and visibility for their company very quickly.
All business preofessionals who are starting their careeersare encouraged to attend any of the monthly Young Professional Group meetings - and then watch them grow! Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
While the meeting is casual, the Young Professionals are serious about developing their professional network and skills.
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| Date: |
August 2, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dry City Brew Works
120B N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, August 2
5:30 - 7:00 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free
cash bar |
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| Aug 4 Wheaton French Market |
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm, April 14 – November 10
Bensidoun USA markets are recognized as some of the best outdoor markets in the Chicago suburbs. These family friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, live music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts, and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors.
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| Date: |
August 4, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bensidounmidwestmarkets.com/ |
| Location: |
Municipal Parking Lot 3,
Main and Liberty
Downtown Wheaton |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm,
April 14 – November 10
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| Aug 7 2018 Summer Business After Hours - Muldoon's |
Join the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce and our friends from the Downtown Wheaton Association for the
 Business After Hours Events
sponsored by
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| Date: |
August 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Muldoon's Irish Pub
133 W Front St. Wheaton
630.668.8866 |
| Contact: |
Mary Carol Deveney |
| EMail: |
marycarol@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 7th
4:30 - 6:30 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Benefit for Wheaton Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Wheaton Association Members |
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| Aug 7 Concert on the Park: Zydeco Voodoo |
It's Mardi Gras in August! Zydeco Voodoo plays a unique blend of traditional New Orleans music and popular rock and blues songs adapted to the Zydeco style.
Concerts are held outdoors on the West Plaza. In the event of rain, concerts will be held inside the library. Limited seating provided, please feel free to bring your own blankets or chairs. |
| Date: |
August 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://wheatonlibrary.org/events/2018-08-07-190000-2018-08-07-203000/concert-park-zydeco-voodoo |
| Location: |
Wheaton Public Library - West Plaza (In the event of rain, indoors in the Lower Level Large Meeting Room) |
| Contact: |
Courtney Tedrick |
| EMail: |
communityengagement@wheatonlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 7 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee, No Registration Required |
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| Aug 11 Wheaton French Market |
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm, April 14 – November 10
Bensidoun USA markets are recognized as some of the best outdoor markets in the Chicago suburbs. These family friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, live music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts, and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors.
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| Date: |
August 11, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bensidounmidwestmarkets.com/ |
| Location: |
Municipal Parking Lot 3,
Main and Liberty
Downtown Wheaton |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm,
April 14 – November 10
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| Aug 14 An Update on Dementia including Alzheimer's type |
Presenter Michael G. Mercury Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychologist
Sponsored by ESSE Adult Day Services and Bright Star
Please RSVP to Cathy 630-260-3773
Refreshments will be served |
| Date: |
August 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.esseadultdaycare.org |
| Location: |
St. Paul Lutherabn Church
ESSE Room
515 S. Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton IL 60187
Please use back entrance to Church |
| Contact: |
Cathy Davit |
| EMail: |
dcathy1014@sbcglobal.net |
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| Aug 15 SCORE Roundtable: How Do I Get My Customer to Say Yes? |
| Turning suspects into prospects and moving them through your sales pipeline to the point where they say "yes" to your offering is a challenging and time consuming process. 90% of your prospects at the start of your sales pipeline drop out along the way. Join a group of your peers in a facilitated discussion on how to shepherd prospect clients through your sales process and convert more leads into sales. |
| Date: |
August 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://wheatonlibrary.org/events/2018-08-15-183000-2018-08-15-203000/score-roundtable-how-do-i-get-my-customer-say-yes |
| Location: |
Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor |
| Contact: |
Meghan Haddad-Null |
| EMail: |
brc@wheatonlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee, Registration Required |
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| Aug 16 Jobs Driven Networking Group |
Job leads * Future employees * Expand networks * Sharpen skills
Join us every 3rd Thursday at the Mason's building downtown Wheaton (120 W. Wesley) to learn advanced networking tactics, while Job Seekers find leads, Job Givers (employers) share jobs, and everyone builds their network for current, and future career advancement.
This monthly networking group is free to attend, and relevant for people from all industries and job types.
Each presenter will close each meeting with an exercise for the attendees to use with each other after leaving to help strengthen their networks. This is a very real opportunity to build a trusted network in your community!
New feature!! $40 Digital Headshots for LinkedIn, Business Cards, and other digital media.
Immediately after our meeting we will be taking digital headshots for job seekers with professional lighting, a backdrop, camera, and a Photoshop expert to produce quality images. For a donation of $40 to Wheaton Lodge 269 (cash only), you will get a headshot for LinkedIn, and a template to use it for Vistaprint Business Cards.
Pictures will be from 1pm to 2pm, so please indicate if you want a headshot when you RSVP. Thank you!
Sponsors: www.SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com & Wheaton Masonic Lodge 269.
| Aug 16th Topic: |
Staying Connected with a Massive Network
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: Paul Cameron, as networks expand exponentially in this digital age of social media, how do you maintain a personal connection with hundreds of people? Simple. If technology is creating this issue, let's use it to solve the issue too! Using tools like Zapier, Trello, built-in, auto-reminders, and online calendars, learn how to connect with your network by connecting your technology.
*For SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com Members who cannot attend, we will record this seminar and include it the JDNG Job Club section under the Resources tab. |
Please RSVP at http://www.DriveStaff.com/JDNG |
| Date: |
August 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.drivestaff.com/jdng |
| Location: |
120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Contact: |
Paul Cameron, 630-941-3748 ext. 114, paul@drivestaff.com |
| EMail: |
paul@drivestaff.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every 3rd Thursday from 12:10pm to 12:50pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Aug 17 Emotional Intelligence for Leaders |
Rapid Learning Workshop Series
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
August 17th, 2018, 9am to 12pm
- Learn about Emotional Intelligence and why it is one of the most important skills to have in the workplace.
- Undertake an assessment to identify your opportunities for growth.
- Develop techniques and strategies to improve your emotional intelligence and enhance your working relationships.
BUILD CRITICAL SUCCESS SKILLS WITH US—In a Hurry!
RAPID LEARNING WORKSHOP SERIES sponsored by the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce and The Corporate Learning Institute is a series of 3-hour training sessions designed to help you build skills critical to your business success. Each session provides research-based content, tips and tools that will help your development, and an action plan to ensure you can implement your new learning. Select the workshops that are right for you!
Workshop Topic 2018 Workshop Date
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| Create your Purpose Branding Statement |
September 14 |
| Coaching & Feedback Masterclass |
October 19 |
| Turning Conflict into an Asset |
November 16 |
| Business Planning and Financial Success |
December 14 |
| Managing Time and Priorities |
January 11, 2019 |
| Managing Meetings Effectively |
February 8 |
| Mindfulness: The key to improved performance |
March 15th |
| Moving from Good to Great |
April 12 |
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| Date: |
August 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
108 E. Wesley
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Contact: |
Susan Cain |
| EMail: |
scain@corplearning.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, August 17, 2018
9am to 12pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
$99 each session
Discounts available if you enroll for multiple sessions |
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| Aug 18 Wheaton French Market |
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm, April 14 – November 10
Bensidoun USA markets are recognized as some of the best outdoor markets in the Chicago suburbs. These family friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, live music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts, and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors.
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| Date: |
August 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bensidounmidwestmarkets.com/ |
| Location: |
Municipal Parking Lot 3,
Main and Liberty
Downtown Wheaton |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm,
April 14 – November 10
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| Aug 21 Roast & Toast Committee Meeting |
| Join the planning committee for one of the Chamber's most popular event! Meet us at Arrowhead at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 21st to find out what all the fuss is about. RSVP to let us know you are coming, or just show up! |
| Date: |
August 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Rd
Wheaton |
| Contact: |
Mary Deveney |
| EMail: |
marycarol@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free! |
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| Aug 22 Friends of the Wheaton Public Library Annual Book Sale |
Thousands of fiction and nonfiction books for adults, as well as children's books, music, movies and other media.
Friends Member Preview Sale: Tuesday, August 21 from 5 – 8 pm. Open to current members only; day of sale membership is $25.00. Check in at Membership Table for an entry ticket and coupon for two free mass market paperback.
Open Admission: Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23 from 9 am - 9 pm; Friday, August 24 from 9 am - 5 pm, buy one get one of equal or lesser value for free; Saturday, August 25 from 9 am – 5 pm, $5 a bag (bags supplied by the Friends). |
| Date: |
August 22, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Contact: |
Betsy Adamowski |
| EMail: |
betsy@wheatonlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Regular Library Hours |
| Fees/Admission: |
Open Admission |
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| Aug 23 Business Writing Workshop |
The typical business professional spends a large amount of their time writing emails, proposals, performance reviews, procedures, recommendations, reports, and other communications. The importance of effective writing in the modern world of e-business continues to grow, yet surprisingly few seek to improve their business writing skills.
The objective of this workshop is to be able to immediately apply the newly obtained skills to the job. The workshop includes exercises, strategies, and case studies for the participants to learn and solve and then apply to their own situations. It is designed to improve the participants' skills in business writing--memos, reports, letters, and proposals. Participants learn how to avoid common errors, conceptualize ideas, develop successful first-drafts, edit letters, and communicate effectively and efficiently.
Who should attend?
This workshop will be of benefit to all professionals who wish to improve their written communication skills. This program is ideal for anyone, it is ideal for people who are in both non-technical and technical fields— managers, employees, customers, engineers, regulatory agencies, lawyers, stockholders, etc.
Workshop objectives:
The Illinois Institute of Technology Business Writing Workshop objectives include:
- Construct well-organized, clear, and concise letters, reports, and other correspondence.
- Develop skills in grammar, sentence structure, language, tone, and style.
- Develop skills in planning, organizing and editing business writing.
- Speed up the writing process when writing business documents
- Organize your ideas and conclusions coherently when writing
- Develop a professional, reader-friendly written style when writing
- Expand your range of language when writing business documents
- Edit your own and others’ business writing more effectively
- Improve the presentation of your business writing
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this outstanding one-day workshop on Business Writing!
Other topics and activities included in this workshop are:
- Assess your writing style
- Prepare a draft cue outline
- Apply tips for writing efficiency and time management
- Evaluate letters and reports for improvement
- Edit your own personal letters and reports using the information from the workshop
- Use the 10 major “C”s of good writing
- Complete exercises on grammar and punctuation
Facilitator: Dan Tomal, Ph.D. is an award-winning author, professor, and consultant. He has authored 21 books and over 200 technical reports, studies and articles. He has taught communications at the Illinois Institute of Technology for 15 years and has consulted for numerous companies. He has testified before the United States Congress and made guest appearances on CBS This Morning, NBC Cover to Cover, ABC News, Chicago Talks, Tom Snyder, and CNBC. |
| Date: |
August 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://appliedtech.iit.edu/events/2018/aug/23/illinois-institute-technology-offering-one-day-business-writing-workshop-august |
| Location: |
Illinois Institute of Technology Rice Campus
201 East Loop Road
Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| Contact: |
REGISTER TODAY at PL.IIT.EDU or http://www.cvent.com/d/ggqsdn
Questions? Please contact Mary LaFleur at mlafleur@iit.edu or (630) 682-6030.
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| EMail: |
mlafleur@iit.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 23, 2018
9:00am-4:00pm - Breakfast and Lunch will be provided! |
| Fees/Admission: |
Workshop Fee: $395 per person
This workshop awards .55 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
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| Aug 24 [Free Webinar] Drive Revenue & Loyalty with Strategic Customer Care |
It costs 10x more to attain a new client than keep a current one. Customer service and inside support teams speak to clients more than anyone else! Sandler’s time-tested communication techniques will add additional income and growth to any organization.
In this webinar learn how to:
• Define the top 5 expectations of internal and external customers
• Strategically identify areas for up-selling and cross-selling to current and new customers
• Learn effective communication skills to lower barriers, create win-win solutions and build trust with customers
• Discover ways to fix both the problem and the upset customer while still maintaining confidence and self-esteem
BONUS: Participants will receive a complimentary chapter of "Customer Service the Sandler Way" |
| Date: |
August 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://attendee.gototraining.com/7ff68/register/2196752056702799873?training_1_register=Register |
| Location: |
Online Event |
| Contact: |
Lindsay Goetting |
| EMail: |
lgoetting@sandler.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 24, 8:30-9am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Aug 25 Wheaton French Market |
Wheaton French Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm, April 14 – November 10
Bensidoun USA markets are recognized as some of the best outdoor markets in the Chicago suburbs. These family friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, live music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts, and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors.
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| Date: |
August 25, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bensidounmidwestmarkets.com/ |
| Location: |
Municipal Parking Lot 3,
Main and Liberty
Downtown Wheaton |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm,
April 14 – November 10
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| Aug 28 Women In Business Committee Meeting |
Women who are members of this committee place great value on the relationships they develop with other businesswomen. Because of those relationships they accomplish great things together and grow their business while also developing professionally.
There are opportunities to:
Expand your network to include more Chamber members, especially women, and connect with Women In Business groups in neighboring chambers.
Develop relationships with other businesses as you learn more about them
Make connections and promote partnerships between Chamber members
Contribute to the development of programs and events which focus on the particular needs and interests of women in business.
Women in Business meet at 8:30 am on the 4th Tuesday of each month |
| Date: |
August 28, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
president@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| Aug 28 Style Showcase Meeting |
| Style Showcase planning meeting |
| Date: |
August 28, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Office
108 E Wesley Street |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 28
9:00 am
immediately following the WIB August meeting |
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