Dupage Convention & Visitors Bureau Illinois. Mile After Magnificent Mile.


November 2009

Bureau Bits

Holiday Open House

Save-the-Date! All members and partners are invited to the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau's Holiday Open House from 5 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Stop by our offices in Oak Brook and enjoy delectable treats provided by True Cuisine and Sweet Baby Ray's Catering. Wine tasting compliments of Lynfred Winery. RSVP to Sally Winkelman by November 26.

Holiday Happenings Campaign

DuPage Holiday Happenings

DuPage CVB has just kicked off its Holiday Happenings promotional campaign, featuring special holiday-themed hotel packages and events, to entice visitors to come to DuPage this holiday season.

Follow us on Twitter (and more!)

Follow the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau on Twitter: @DiscoverDuPage; become a fan on Facebook, friend us on MySpace, join our group on LinkedIn, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and add us to your groups on Flickr.

Member-Get-A-Member Program

Throughout the months of October, November and December, we invite you to participate in our Member-Get-A-Member program by referring businesses as prospective new members. Simply identify a non-member business that would benefit from membership and email all contact information to Sally Winkelman. For every non-member referred business that joins between October 1 and December 31, you will receive a $20 DuPage Dining Dollars gift card, redeemable at numerous area member restaurants.

Save-the-Date

The annual Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism will take place at the Fairmont Chicago, February 17-19, 2010. Join other tourism and hospitality professionals to learn from tourism experts and take advantage of the latest information, products and services which enhance travel in Illinois.

Sales Team Spotlight

DuPage CVB is pleased to be working with the Bauer International Invite hockey tournament, November 5-8, 2009. Nearly 8,500 hockey players and coaches will be participating in the event this weekend, along with upwards of 20,000 family members and fans from across the U.S., Canada and Europe.

The Sales team is gearing up for a blitz of regional sales calls in St. Louis later this month. And, in December, our team will again host our Ring in the Holidays event for association planners in Springfield.

Upcoming DuPage CVB Tradeshow Representation:

November 7-11: Ontario MotorCoach

November 14-18: NTA in Reno, NV

 

In This Issue

Bureau Bits

* Holiday Party

* Holiday Promotion

* Social Media Links

* Membership Drive

* Sales Update

Featured Members

* New Members

* Member Highlights

* Member Events

   

DuPage CVB Calendar

November 19, 2009

DuPage CVB Board of Directors Meeting

December 3, 2009

DuPage CVB Annual Holiday Open House

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Featured Members

New Members

Member Events & Special Offers

November 3: Walden Floral Design Co. invites all bureau members to an Annual Open House from 3 to 7 pm. The company is getting ready to kick off its tenth year in business. They specialize in wedding and event flowers, and were a "Top Pick" by The Knot in 2008 & 2009, a top pick by WeddingWire.com, and recipient of the 2009 Annual Award for Business Excellence by The Business Ledger.

November 4: D.O.C. Wine Bar at Yorktown Center/The Shops on Butterfield will host an informal tasting, “Blend it Up.” Dive into the World of Cuvee’s and experience great blends from across the continent. 7-9 pm. $20 fee includes all wines being tasted and an assortment of appetizers.

November 6: The Center for History in Wheaton will hold a Veteran’s Tribute Luncheon as part of the Center’s Dignity, Service & Valor oral history project. It will be a time for coming together and sharing artifacts, memorabilia and stories of their recollections both at home and abroad. All veterans, their families and interested volunteers are welcome to attend. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 630-871-6601. A light lunch will be served and a $5 donation is suggested.

November 6: McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage presents Joan Osborne, The Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn. Best known to audiences for her 1995 hit “(What if God was) One of Us,” folk singer Joan Osborne will be joined by the Holmes Brothers, who mix Saturday night's roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday's church service, and Paul Thorn, who creates music that speaks of the sacred and the profane. Tickets: $44 adult/42 senior/34 youth.

 

November 7: Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, invites runners and walkers of all ages to enter the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk. The event is held annually in association with Veterans Day (Nov.11). Net proceeds from the race will benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, a transitional living facility in Wheaton that provides assistance to U.S. vets in need, including skills for independent living.

November 7: During Victorian Secrets, to be held from 10 am to noon at Naper Settlement, take a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, then peek into a traveling trunk as beauty and clothing secrets are revealed in the "Victorian Lady" presentation. Tickets are $25 per person ($20 for members). Reservations recommended.

November 8:
Meet the artist Sidney Mobell at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. One of the most famous jewelry designers of our time, Mobell, is known for making ordinary objects precious and designing for celebrities. He will discuss his creative inspirations and insights into his ambitious career in an hour-long presentation beginning at 2 pm. Regular Museum admission; reservations recommended.

 

November 11: Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum will commemorate Veterans Day with a solemn Luminary Tribute that recalls the honor and sacrifice of those who died in combat while serving our country. 

Through November 15: Don’t miss the last chance to see the Coyote Den, the Squirrel Drey, the Spider Web, and the Great Blue Heron Rookery or any other of the 11 mesmerizing Animal Houses at The Morton Arboretum. Built people-sized, these “houses” provide a fascinating window into the lives of animals and how they use trees every day. Great for discovery and exercise! All ages. Sara Lee Foundation is the Healthy Lifestyles Supporting Sponsor of Animal Houses.

November 15: Ruffled Feathers Golf Club's Turkey Trot. 9 am Shotgun Start. Limited participation of 60 two-person teams. Entries are first-come first-served. Registration deadline: November 12 at 5:00 pm. Two-person Scramble fee of $80/player includes electric cart with GPS, Greens Fee, prizes & turkey dinner after golf. Prizes include 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams, Longest Drive and Closest to Pin.

 

November 19: Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival at Odeum Expo Center. Visit the web site and click on the Festival Icon for a printable $1.00 off coupon! This festival presents over 200 arts & crafts exhibitors from all across the country showcasing their handcrafted wares for unique home décor, gifts personalized right at the shows, and holiday furnishings. Voted one of the Top 100 Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

 

November 27: Build-your-own holiday spirit at the Gingerbread House Workshop, hosted by the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Decorate the house with candies, frosting, pretzels and more. $25 fee includes decorations and one pre-assembled house per group of up to five people. Space is limited, so make your reservations early.

Visit the DuPage CVB Events Calendar for a more complete list of exciting events in and around DuPage.

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