Who are you?

Mystery Member: Oak Trace

You’re still learning, eager to make a difference and always ready to rock. We’re the community where everybody has vital roles to play, purposes to fulfill, dreams to chase and people to serve. We belong together, don’tcha think?

Oak Trace is a Downers Grove Lifespace community offering apartment homes, garden homes, townhomes and a wildly unique lifestyle for vital, purpose-driven seniors.

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Case Studies and Testimonials 

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Most sales organizations do a poor job effectively using case studies and testimonials to support their efforts. To the extent you obtain and use these tools correctly, your close ratios will increase exponentially. In this lessen we cover the difference between case studies and testimonials, why both are important, and where and how to use them to get the biggest impact.

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2015 Springfield Trip Recap

 Last Wednesday, April 22 was a good day for Chamber630 businesses. Well represented with 25 delegates in Springfield, along with four other chambers of commerce, we visited with several elected officials at the Capitol and ended the evening hosting a well-received legislative reception.

The delegation was provided Springfield updates and briefings by Illinois Chamber president, Todd Maisch and lobbyist, Elizabeth Van Holt of Isaiah Consulting at a luncheon sponsored by AT&T. Budget spending levels were discussed as well as the possibility of new revenue sources.  Workers' compensation continues to be a critical concern for employers, as does any increase of the minimum wage, especially without meaningful business reforms.  Transportation funding and its revenue source came up as well as the foreboding and Senate Bill 1, the Education Funding Reform Act (last year's Senate Bill 16).

Members brought these topics over to the Capitol while visiting with Republican House Leader Jim Durkin (82nd), Deputy (first female in Illinois) Republican Leader Patti Bellock (47th), Representatives Ron Sandack (81st) and Grant Wehrli (41st). The strong will for change and the party's dedication to it along with a focus on the greater good of the State was evident. Across on the Senate side, Republican Leader Radogno (41st) encouraged us to communicate with the committee members that vet the issues of concern. Pulled from the floor, Senator Tom Cullerton (D23rd) (preparing for run for Congress), said he felt that a conclusion to Senate Bill 1 would likely be found in 2016 and not before. Michael Cassa, president of the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation (DG EDC) asked the Senator for an amendment to Cullerton's bill, SB1682 that will save the Village of Downers Grove over $100,000; he was assured by the Senator that the change would be submitted. Meeting with the Executive Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Jim Schultz was cancelled as he was in Chicago to announce the organization's partial change to a public/private entity - yet another indicator of Illinois change.

Sponsors of the trip, Choose DuPage, AT&T, Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation, Midwestern University, Nicor and The Olive Tap welcomed 43 guests at the reception including those mentioned earlier and Representatives Peter Breen (R48th), Mike Fortner (R49th), Mark Batinick (R97th), Jeanne Ives (R42nd), Emily McAsey (D85th) and many others. As always, much work is done after hours.

For those Members who took a day away from their business to represent Chamber630 and show elected officials the importance of their business concerns, thank you. Mario Olivi of The Olive Tap, Karyn McCarthy of PowerForward DuPage, Joe Malas and Ricky Reyes of Advocate Health Care, Elizabeth Van Holt of Isaiah Consulting Group, John Harvey of Shell Oil, John Quinn, AT&T;  Michael Cassa, DG EDC, Bob Casey, A-1 Inspection, Ron Castrogiavanni of Wadell & Reed, Rich Moore, owner of Shannahans and all the rest - a round of applause to you.  We heard over and over again, the importance of 'showing up' in Springfield and these Members made it happen!

Who are you?

Mystery Member: Mayslake Ministries

Formerly known as the St. Francis Retreat House in Oak Brook, Illinois, Mayslake Ministries is a lay based 501.c.3 Not-for Profit organization founded by Fr. Jonathan Foster, OFM, in 1991 as a “retreat house without walls.” For the past twenty years, Mayslake Ministries has served the spiritual needs of Christian/Catholic men and women from all walks of life. Offering a wide variety of spiritual enrichment programs and retreats, Mayslake Ministries provides a tranquil environment for all people who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

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WAGE AND HOUR Course NOW $22.50!

A vital topic, considering the potential for a devastating class-action overtime, off-the-clock, or other pay practice lawsuit.

-What does exempt mean and why are certain employees exempt?

-Exemptions for white collar, administrative, professionals and sales  positions -Burden of proof -Job duties and exemption status -Responding to employee request to change status

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May General membership Luncheon featuring Eddie Slowikowski

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Who are you?

Mystery member: Our Home Improvements

Superior began in 1977 as a carpet company with less than a handful of employees. Today, Superior has evolved into a complete installation company for dozens of services and home to over 100 internal employees and 125 crews of installers! we have office locations in Elk Grove Village, IL and St. Louis, MO. some of our team members have been with us for over 20 years!

Superior is a proud member of the chicago land community and has provided quality installation service for over 35 years. Both principals have a long-standing tradition in the industry with a focus on customer service.

At Superior, we are dedicated to our craft and ensure our work complements and exceeds the expectations of our customers. We only represent the finest quality products and services to ensure you will have long lasting impression of our completed work.

Once you have had Superior complete your job, we are confident you will discover that our name represents our work.

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Who are you?

Mystery member: Lopata & Company

Lopata & Company is a small, family run, property management company in Downers Grove, Illinois. Lopata & Company has been in business over 30 years. Their buildings are located in Downers Grove and Woodridge, IL. Some of their buildings that they manage include Chase Belmont Properties, 5120 Belmont Road, Curtiss Street Center, 2850 Hitchcock Avenue Building and 8102 Lemont Road Building.

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Taste of 630

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Setting Agendas and Expectations (SA-005) Was $65.00 NOW $48.75!

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Many sales representatives encounter stalls in the sales process because they do not properly establish expectations. This lesson covers how to establish agendas and expectations that enable you to maintain control, avoid stalls, and accomplish all the steps of your sales process. The result: a positive outcome that drives up your close ratio.

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Who are you?

Mystery member: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to providing clinically excellent, compassionate care. Through strong partnerships with outstanding physicians and nursing staffs, we are improving the health of residents in our communities and meeting the highest standards for patient care.

Many services are offered at the hospital, including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, stroke care, obstetrics and gynecology, low dose diagnostic imaging, and a comprehensive breast center. The hospital is also home to the only highest level trauma center in DuPage County and the highest level neonatal intensive care services.

Good Samaritan Hospital has evolved into a nationally recognized health care leader and appeared on the 100 Top Hospitals list four times over the past five years. In addition, it remains the only health care provider in Illinois to have earned the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – the highest Presidential honor for performance excellence.

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First Swing Annual Golf Classic