The 2010 Inaugural Gala & Silent Auction is set for Friday, January 15th from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Wyndham in Lisle. As one of the Chamber’s signature events, this night of cocktails, dinner and dancing kicks off the new year with a formal transition of our board of directors and board chair.

Recognition to outgoing board members will be given to Deb Lellbach, Lellbach Builders; Jimmy Bergeron, Jimmy’s Grill; Pam Denniston, Denniston Consulting Group, Inc.; Shirley Fancher, Advantage Bookkeeping; John Gallagher, Exterior Design; Barry Greenberg, The Greenberg Law Firm; Dennis Igoe, Holiday Inn Select; and Dino Romano, Romano & Associates.

Joining the board of directors in 2010 for a three year term are Shane Beard, FASTSIGNS; Don Emery, ProfitLink, Inc.; John Norman, Design Resource Center; Mike Squire, North Central College; Russ Whitaker, Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine & West, Ltd.; Dennis Culloton, Res Publica Group; Tom Kallay, Nicor Gas; Sandra Price, Sandra Price – Ameriprise Financial; Sue Welsh, Old Second Bank; and Norm Zeinty, Fair Oaks Ford.

In 2009, over 400 Chamber Members attended the Inaugural Gala with more than $25,000 worth of items up for bid in one of the Chamber's largest ever silent auctions; with popular items including dinner with Naperville Mayor, A. George Pradel, tickets to the Blue Man Group and green fees at White Eagle Golf Club.

Sponsorship opportunities for the Inaugural Gala are available from as little as $375 and include numerous benefits such as signage at the event, reservations for your guests and your business logo printed on all marketing materials.

For more information, contact Lisa Livingston at 630-544-3365.