2008 September Newsletter - Skokie Chamber of Commerce

Events
Fall Membership Luncheon
It's that time of year again! It's time for current members to
meet new members of the Skokie Chamber at our annual
Fall Membership Luncheon. This member-only event will be
held at Bonefish Grill with good food, fun and networking!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bonefish Grill, 9310 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie
$10 fee, lunch included
Coffee Break with Lou Lang
Join us for coffee and breakfast with Illinois State
Representatvie Lou Lang. State Representative Lang will
talk about a Constitutional Convention and how it could
affect your business. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to
participate in one-on-one networking with fellow Skokie
Chamber members.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln, Skokie
$10 fee, breakfast included
Downtown Skokie Classic Car Show
Don’t miss our last 2008 show! Browse among 75 classic
cars at the Village Green (located between Village Hall and
the Skokie Public Library). This free and fun event will
feature DJ Barry Edwards and is sure to be fun for the
whole family!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Village Green on Oakton Street, Skokie
Presented by the Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie and
Midwest Motor Shows.
Sponsored by Irmo Insurance Agency, Inc.;
RCN Business Services; and McCarthy Duffy LLP
Business Leaders’ Forum
DISCover your Business Potential
Discover your natural behaviors and communication style,
and learn how to adapt them to better succeed in business
with the DISC test. Presented by Jim Rosas and Pamela
Marte of Sales Results, Inc., this enlightening workshop will
include your DISC test, test results and analysis during the
workshop. This is your chance to get a jump on your
competition by understanding who you are and how you
are perceived!
Friday, September 19, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
National-Louis University
5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
$60 fee, breakfast and DISC test with analysis included
See insert for more details and to register!
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Women in Business
Amazing Facts about Literacy and How
Illiteracy Affects Your Business
How does literacy affect your business and the world's
economy? Or even health? How does the United States
literacy rate compare with the rest of the world? Joanne
Haeberlin of Usborne Books will give us the answers to
these important questions and expand on the importance of
literacy. She'll also help attendees step into the shoes of an
illiterate person to understand challenges they face.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton, Skokie
$10 fee, includes lunch
Senior Living Workshop
Seniors and their family members are welcome to join us at
our second Senior Living Workshop. This Workshop will
feature Chamber members and Village of Skokie officials
for a seminar and business expo. Information about aging
in place will be discussed and flu shots will be available at
no cost for seniors with Medicare cards.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Oakton Park Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie
No fee, breakfast will be served.
See insert for more details.
Sponsored by Pioneer Press, Panera Bread,
Walgreens, Law Offices of David A. Charous,
Leslie M. Stern Design and Seniors Action Service
Skokie Chamber Breakfast Club
Promote your business to fellow Chamber members at the
Skokie Chamber Breakfast Club. This dynamic monthly
networking event is open to all members! You'll participate
in 30-second introductions, small group table networking,
receive great tips on networking and have the opportunity
to develop new relationships.
Friday, September 26, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Oakton Park Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie
$10 fee, includes breakfast
Save the Date!
Annual Legislators’ Forum
Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln, Skokie
Sponsored by AT&T Illinois
and Westfield Old Orchard