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Moyra Gorski Waltzes into 24th Year of Business with a Celebration
Moyra Gorski, a former registered nurse and now entrepreneur, is celebrating her 24th year with Shaklee, a company that specializes in natural wellness products. Wheaton Chamber members and friends are invited to join in the festivities with a party hosted at the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, 301 W. Roosevelt Road, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from…
Read MoreWomen in Business Committee Introduction Saves a Life
When Tricia Swanstrom of the Wheaton Public Library met Nisha Gupta, M.D., at a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce event, a friendship was born. Neither could have known that this “Chamber Connection” would make such a difference in both their lives. Tricia, the business and career specialist at the library, had begun to develop blurred vision.…
Read MoreDon Holwerda Celebrates 50 Years with Country Financial
Please join us in congratulating Don Holwerda of Country Financial as he celebrates 50 years of service with the company! Don came to Wheaton to attend Wheaton College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1969. “Wheaton was a little different back then,” he said, quoting his father-in-law who described Wheaton then as “out in the boonies.” Don’s first…
Read MoreJune Networking Luncheon
June’s Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Luncheon was all about networking, one of our most popular luncheons themes. Being able to be outside, under the Innovator Tents on Hale was such a delight. Thank you to Ivy Restaurant for hosting us this month. We’d like to recognize our high-level members: Premiere member: Wheaton Bank & Trust…
Read MoreMeet Cherryl Marcey from The Matrix Club
Meet Cherryl Marcey, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Matrix Club Cherryl Marcey, director of event sales & marketing at The Matrix Club We asked new Wheaton Chamber member Cherryl Marcey from The Matrix Club to share with us about this exciting new venue, soon to open on Rt. 59 in Naperville: Q: What is…
Read MoreMeet Kimberly Glover from GotKim, LLC
Kimberly Glover, GotKim, LLC Meet Career Coach & HR Consultant Kimberly Glover of GotKim, LLC Kimberly Glover joined the Wheaton Chamber at the end of March 2022. She is a CEO, Certified Career Coach and SHRM-CP accredited human resources professional. Kim received her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and media studies from Northern Illinois University…
Read MoreBest. Gig. Ever.
Best. Gig. Ever. This Monday, once again I’ll serve as emcee for the famous Wheaton, IL, Fourth of July Parade. As a guest of the Wheaton Park District, I will have emcee’d this event for the past three parades—just not consecutive years, due to the pandemic. Andy Bendy has told me the job is mine…
Read MoreWhy Self-Care is So Important
Why Self-Care is So Important by Moyra Gorski, RN, BSN, Gorski Wellness During these last 18 months, we’ve seen firsthand how important it is to take care of ourselves. Even when there are so many things out of our control, how we take care of ourselves is within our control. Here are just…
Read MoreThe Color of Dance: Wheaton Chamber Member redefines ballet through the art of photography
The Color of Dance: Wheaton Chamber Member redefines ballet through the art of photography The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase Miguel Morna Freitas of Morna Freitas Photography. When Miguel Morna Freitas came to Chicago from the island of Madeira, Portugal, as a 17-year-old, he couldn’t have known that his path would…
Read MoreMaking Connections that Count
Making Connections that Count This story was sent to us at our request by Distinguished Business Member Marc Horner of Fairhaven Wealth Management Two weeks ago, I was picking up takeout at Mi Casa restaurant on Main Street. As I was waiting for my delicious Mexican food, I started chatting with a gentleman sitting…
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