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Business Finance Breakthrough

This workshop, presented by the Illinois SmallBusiness Development Center, will focus on startingyour business with simple financial concepts andreports that are scalable as it grows. Learn about thethree major financial reports that are a minimumrequirement for a viable business plan and review abalance sheet. Date: Tuesday, March 19 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: 400 Duane StreetGlen Ellyn, IL 60137 Price: FREE Registration: http://gepl.org

Third Thursday Business After Hours

Come out and network with your fellow Chambermembers. Wine will be served. Date: Thursday, March 21 Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm Location: 540 Duane StreetGlen Ellyn, IL 60137 Price: FREE Registration: (630) 469-0907 orwww.GlenEllynChamber.com

The Glen Ellyn Non-Profit Connection

The Glen Ellyn Non-Profit Connection is a resource toconnect non-profits through netw orking andeducation. Non-Profits have similar issues and

struggles. Together w e can make each other stronger.

At these quarterly 2 hour meetings, each organizationw ill:

1. Introduce themselves, their organization andshare upcoming new s, events and services.

2. A 30-minute Professional Speaker: Kim Grotto,Grotto Marketing, w ill be provided on an issuedirected specif ically to help non-profits.

3. A Round Table of Discussion & BestPractices w ill follow as w e w ill discuss thetopics of struggles listed previously.

Date: Tuesday, April 2

Program: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location : Glen Ellyn Public Library400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Price : Free Non-Profit Chamber Members Registration: w w w .glenellynchamber.com or call630-469-0907

Professional SpeakerKim Grotto, Grotto Marketing

The What doesn't matter without the Why. Kim Grotto, President of the GlenEllyn marketing firm Grotto Marketing, will help you translate your non-profit'scompelling and valuable message into focused action and growth. You'llleave this interactive discussion feeling motivated and focused onimplementing the most effective marketing for your organization.

Glen Ellyn Civic Center Jail Lives On:Exhibit Grand Opening

On Saturday, April 6, Stacy’s Corners Store at the Glen EllynHistorical Society wil l have the grand opening of a new exhibiton the “old” Glen Ellyn jail. Originally located in the CivicCenter, the jail was c losed after decades of use when the newGlen Ellyn Police Department building was opened in 2017.Part of the original jail at the Civic Center has beenreconstructed at the Historical Society, inc luding cell doors, abunk, toilet, and the wooden bench in the holding area.

In partnership with the Glen Ellyn Police Department, theexhibit wil l have its grand opening on Saturday, April 6 from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce wil l havea ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. The Police Department wil l have aDARE car and two other police vehic les on site. There wil l beactivities for kids. And bring your cameras, because there wil lbe a great photo opportunity in the old jail cell. At 2 p.m., aspeaker from the Police Department wil l be talking about theorganization. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Noreservations required. Just come! For more information, phone630.469.1867. Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm11:00am Ribbon Cutting Location: Glen Ellyn Historical Society800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn

Price: FREE

April Monthly MeetingThe Generational Shift: Navigating a Way Forward

Bridging the Generational Gap is what this workshopis all about. There is a huge generational shift takingplace in the world. Some find this exhilarating whileothers are left scratching their heads not onlywondering what happened but also trying frantically tofigure out how to stay relevant. Millennials and Gen Zhave upset the status quo that has existed for over halfa century and organizations need to learn a new way ofrecruitment, retention, and engagement. Thisworkshop will help you understand how we got hereand offer practical steps to move forward that you canapply in your own organization. Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 11:30am RegistrationNOON - 1:00pm Luncheon/Presentation Location: fire + wine433 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn Price: $25.00/member $30.00/future member Registration: www.glenellynchamber.com or call (630)469-0907

Multi-Chamber Speed Networking

Engage with members of 4 ChambersNetwork with up to 100+Meet potential clients and contactsPractice and perfect your 2-minute businesspitchBring plenty of business cards to exchange

Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 11::30am - 1:30pm Location: The Westin Lombard Yorktown70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard Price: $35.00/member $45.00/future member$80.00/Showcase Table + 1 Lunch Registration: www.glenellynchamber.com or call (630)469-0907

SAVE THE DATE

Taste of Glen EllynThursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF THETASTE OF GLEN ELLYN?

Live Entertainment - The Village Carnival - ACraft Fair - Business Expo

Food from Local Restaurants - Y Run 5K

Celebrate all that Glen Ellyn has to offer during 4 daysof great food, music & fun!

Sponsorship Opportunities - Download FormHereVolunteering - Sign Up HereBusiness Showcase Expo - DownloadApplication HereFood Vendor - Download Application Here Craft Vendor - Download Application HereCommunity Stage Entertainment -

- Contact: Jodi-Ann Kasky Send Email

For More Information visitwww.glenellynchamber.com/taste

VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYNVillage Board Discusses Downtown Streetscape and UtilityProject at Workshop

On Monday, March 4, the Village Board held a Workshop Meeting tocontinue further discussions on the downtown streetscape project. Nearly 50residents and business owners attended the workshop. The Village Board directed the Design team to retain angled parking on MainStreet and Crescent Boulevard as well as shift to parallel parking on otherblocks in the downtown. These parking options will allow for wider sidewalks,

an increase in parkway trees and will enhance the overall walkability of the downtown. The Board also discussed the estimated budget as well as sidewalk and crosswalk materials,preferring a stamped concrete design. These concepts will be furthered refined as the Designteam finalizes the Phase I engineering plan. For more information on the project, including the parking configuration options discussed,please visit the March 4 agenda packet . Next StepsBased upon the direction the Board has given, Phase I Design Engineering will continue with thedevelopment of design concepts and exhibits, development of a preliminary constructionschedule and continued public outreach. It is anticipated that Phase I will be complete thisspring, with findings presented to the Village Board at a Workshop tentatively in May. Informationwill be forthcoming as future meeting dates are set. Project WebsiteThe Village is continuing to gather input through the project's website. Residents, businessesand visitors can gather more information on the project and explore past and current ideas, plusshare your own.

Employee Blue Dot Permit Parking Program LaunchedA new initiative launched in March 2019, Blue Dot Permit Parking Program, provides additionallong-term employee parking opportunities. Blue Dot permits allow employees of the Glen Ellyndowntown business district to park in designated areas at a reduced rate while they are at work.Blue Dot permit holders are exempt from posted time restrictions in the Blue Dot zones. Thepermit is $50 per year and can be purchased at the Finance Department. Permits are transferable to other employees of the same business, but may only be used whilethe employee is at their place of employment in downtown Glen Ellyn. In order to qualify for thisreduced rate program proof of employment is required. This could be a paycheck stub, a letterfrom the owner of the business, or an employee ID. Permits cannot be issued until proof isprovided by the employee.

An application can be downloaded here or contact the Cashiers Department at 630.547.5235.

Upcoming Meeting - Apex 400

The Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plans for the Apex 400 Development will beconsidered at the Plan Commission meeting on Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. at the CivicCenter. The Village staff memo to the Plan Commission will be posted to the agendas andminutes page of the Village's website no later than Friday, March 22. When the Plan Commission and Village Board consider the Final PUD plan, they will bereviewing if the Final PUD plans are in substantial conformance with the Preliminary PUDplans. The purpose of the meeting is not to reconsider the special use/zoning entitlements whichwere previously granted under the Preliminary Plan approval.

While there is no public hearing required for the Final PUD, a public meeting will be conductedand public comments and questions will still be welcomed at the meeting. The 3-minute timelimit will apply.

For more information on the Apex 400 development, including a listing of frequently askedquestions, please visit here.

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