Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan

  Bob will cover topics related to setting up and operating your business finances, hiring professionals, forecasting financial information, and looking at sources of capital. In addition to use for lenders and investors, your financial forecasts will provide the k......More

  Bob will cover topics related to setting up and operating your business finances, hiring professionals, forecasting financial information, and looking at sources of capital. In addition to use for lenders and investors, your financial forecasts will provide the knowledge that your business can be a success.   Bob Manza’s broad experience in finance includes: strategic and business planning; business optimization and investment; international business development; acquisition evaluation and integration; and accounting and control activities. Prior to PepsiCo, Bob worked with PWC in Detroit, New York and Madrid, Spain. Bob holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.

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Taste of Personify Leadership Event

Taste of Personify Leadership Event In early December, we started fostering-to-adopt a couple of kittens (siblings). My kiddos are over the moon, and almost immediately harness and leash trained them. There was, of course, some suspicion about whether this is a goo......More

Taste of Personify Leadership Event In early December, we started fostering-to-adopt a couple of kittens (siblings). My kiddos are over the moon, and almost immediately harness and leash trained them. There was, of course, some suspicion about whether this is a good idea. Their efforts are starting to show, however, and this past Sunday, we were able to walk as a family at a local forest preserve. It was a FUN activity, especially if considering that it was tainted with some nervousness about how the kittens and the kiddos will do.   Training cats, I reflect, is very much like leadership. We have to have a good understanding about what we can control, influence, and let go. Sometimes, we just can’t force the issue. Often, we are surprised at what happens when we go to the edges of our comfort zone.   On that note, tGG is starting the year with a FUN announcement: Republic Bank of Chicago is hosting a complimentary 2-hour Taste of Personify event on Tuesday, February 10, from 12:00 to 2:00pm (see attached). This session will feature our “Mind of a Leader” module, which is part of the Personify Leadership program you might’ve heard about from us before.   During this module, you’ll gain actionable insights, such as: Understanding emotional resiliency at work Recognizing the difference between too little, optimal, and too much stress Identifying stress-related behaviors in the workplace Clarifying what you can control, influence, or let go It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and invest in your leadership skills—all for free. Plus, a light lunch will be provided! Space is limited, so register here as soon as you can! Click here to the PDF version!

Republic Bank of Chicago 101 Main St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Social Media Essentials for Your Business

Patty will cover : - How to create a content calendar to sync all your marketing efforts (Participants will receive a complimentary digital copy of a digital calendar-$27 value) - How to choose which platforms make sense for your business - The right days and......More

Patty will cover : - How to create a content calendar to sync all your marketing efforts (Participants will receive a complimentary digital copy of a digital calendar-$27 value) - How to choose which platforms make sense for your business - The right days and times to post on each platform and how often to post - What type of content to post for best engagement - What is a social media influencer and why to use them Patty Ross has well over 20 years of experience in marketing and has been in the online space since 1998 where she developed an e-commerce program for a gourmet gift company into a million-dollar business. She has marketing coaching and full-service clients in financial, legal, education, health and beauty, wine, motorsports, e-commerce, coaching, landscape design, cbd/cannabis, restaurants, transportation and logistics, political activism, non-profits and more. Golden State Marketing and her other business, California Wine Marketing, were founded in 2006. Patty enjoys speaking on various marketing topics to help business owners understand the importance of marketing their brand online and offline.

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WDC Group Meeting

Yes, it may be interpreted as an abbreviation of our chamber of commerce. However, this will be a new initiative through your Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to better connect members with members.   OPEN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP! - "We Develop Connect......More

Yes, it may be interpreted as an abbreviation of our chamber of commerce. However, this will be a new initiative through your Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to better connect members with members.   OPEN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP! - "We Develop Connections" Leads Group is the first of its kind and designed to build relationships, trust, help address challenges which ultimately turns into leads!   MEETINGS ARE ON THE 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS AT 8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM - Locations varies, depending on host.   If you're interested, please contact Chamber Staff at 630-231-3003 or email us at: [email protected]

Western DuPage Chamber Office 306 Main St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Valentine Loteria & Pizza

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ARC Center 201 W. National St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Cooking Class with Executive Chef!

Prairie Landing Golf Club 2325 Longest Drive West Chicago, IL 60185

Multi-Chamber Progressive Networking Breakfast

EVENT LOCATION CHANGED TOO! Medinah Banquets 550 N. Shrinners Drive Addison, IL 60101

Warehouse Sale Extravaganza!

250 S. Gary Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188

Valentines Party

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 155 N. Prince Crossing Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185

How to Use AI to Scale Your Business

AI isn't the future--it is already helping small and solo business owners work smarter and grow faster. At this Workshop we will demonstrate demos of voice, chat, and marketing tools that automate the busywork so you can focus on what matters . Learn how to use AI t......More

AI isn't the future--it is already helping small and solo business owners work smarter and grow faster. At this Workshop we will demonstrate demos of voice, chat, and marketing tools that automate the busywork so you can focus on what matters . Learn how to use AI to handle leads, book appointments, follow up with customers, and create content in minutes. You will walk away with a clear playbook and tools you can start using the next day. The Facilitator for this Event is Naveen Aggarwai who is the founder and CEO of Explained Consulting, a consulting firm focusing on small to medium sized Businesses to help them scale up and get the most out of technology. Naveen spent 20 plus years leading marketing and tech for brands like US Army, Harley-Davidson, and Abbott Labs and now helps Businesses use AI to grow without adding overhead. Based in Naperville, IL, Naveen currently Facilitates Workshops that turn buzzwords into real, usable tools that save time and drive revenue.  

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All You Can Eat Fish Fry Kick-Off at Prairie Landing

All You Can Eat Fish Fry in McChesney’s Pub & Grill on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through Thursday, February 19, 2026. Reservations Recommended by Call 630.208.7600 x3.  $24 Includes: All You Can Eat Beer Battered Fried or Broiled Cod with French Fries, Tartar Sauc......More

All You Can Eat Fish Fry in McChesney’s Pub & Grill on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through Thursday, February 19, 2026. Reservations Recommended by Call 630.208.7600 x3.  $24 Includes: All You Can Eat Beer Battered Fried or Broiled Cod with French Fries, Tartar Sauce, Hush Puppies, and Coleslaw $20 – For only one plate (no refills) Additional Limited Menu Items Carry Out Available (All You Can Eat is dine-in only)

Prairie Landing Golf Club 2325 Longest Drive West Chicago, IL 60185

"Passing theTorch Without Breaking Bonds" Lunch & Learn Event

Legal documents alone can’t protect what matters most—your family relationships. For family-owned businesses, the transition from one generation to the next often brings unspoken tension, misaligned expectations, and emotional challenges that can derail even the best-la......More

Legal documents alone can’t protect what matters most—your family relationships. For family-owned businesses, the transition from one generation to the next often brings unspoken tension, misaligned expectations, and emotional challenges that can derail even the best-laid succession plans. In this 90-minute Lunch & Learn, participants will explore how the Inheriting Wisdom approach helps families successfully navigate generational transitions while preserving trust, clarity, and connection. Developed by Dr. Jamie Weiner, this proven framework addresses the often-missing human side of succession planning—family dynamics, leadership readiness, and authentic communication. Learn practical tools you can use to navigate generational transitions: Articulate what is important to family members and what influences their decision making Addressing jealousy, greed, and power struggles before they derail plans Recognize triggers within the family before they interfere with the human and business interests of the family

Western DuPage Chamber Office 306 main St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, OH MY!

Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, OH MY! What Are Intellectual Property Rights and How Will They Help Me in My Business? Business owners often don't realize the importance of intellectual property rights. These rights create a strong value for your business. Lear......More

Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, OH MY! What Are Intellectual Property Rights and How Will They Help Me in My Business? Business owners often don't realize the importance of intellectual property rights. These rights create a strong value for your business. Learn what business owners need to know about Intellectual property rights. Speaker: Amy Cohen Heller Amy Cohen Heller is a business-focused Intellectual Property Attorney with significant expertise in all aspects of Trademark law.  She has her own practice and helps business owners, companies and legal counsel address legal issues related to the protection of company names and brands as well as other intellectual property including copyright and licensing issues.  Prior to starting her own firm in 2015, Amy held positions as in-house Trademark Counsel at Fortune 500 companies and counsel positions at IP boutiques and large national practice law firms

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