https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:40:34 +0000 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:40:34 +0000 60 en Copyright 2020 by D.M Burton feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Inside the Chamber is a project between the Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce and D.M. Burton. The OPRF Chamber advocates, and provides network and resources for our small business community. D.M. Burton is a Creative digital marketing start-up homegrown in the OPRF Community. Both are committed to building a resilient small business community. or more information on the OPRF Chamber & D.M. Burton Follow us on Social @OPRFchamber and @dmburtonstyle Respectively. Every week we’re taking a deep dive into topics relevant to our small business community, through interviewing some of the most D.M. Burton is a Creative digital marketing start-up homegrown in the OPRF Community. innovative and influential business lead Oak Park and River Forest Chamber no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-zGuKc867EIHyWiPE-N2V0MA-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneurEvery week we’re taking a deep dive into topics relevant to our small business community, through interviewing some of the most D.M. Burton is a Creative digital marketing start-up homegrown in the OPRF Community. innovative and influential business leaders. By sharing our collective expertise, we will empower you to use your own skill-set to achieve ultimate success in your business & life.team@dmburton.coOak Park and River Forest Chamber tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1465442674 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:49:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber/cocktails-conversation-with-the-candidate-for-oak-park-village-trustee 01:01:26 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce no Join Chamber President Darien Marion-Burton and Chamber Vice President Rob Gunthener as they host a conversation with the candidates for Oak Park Village Trustee. Join Chamber President Darien Marion-Burton and C… Join Chamber President Darien Marion-Burton and Chamber Vice President Rob Gunthener as they host a conversation with the candidates for Oak Park Village Trustee. team@dmburton.co (Oak Park and River Forest Chamber)Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneur tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/949078147 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:16:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber/episode-22-the-perfect-cookie-the-best-gift-of-all-food-with-shana-taveras 00:21:52 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce no Our final episode on gifting is all about consumables. Today we have Shana Taveras of Blackout Baking Co. talking to us about the gift of food. Food and drink are not complicated, but it is from the heart and it lets people know that you are thinking about them. By baking the perfect bite of cookie, she creates deliciousness for all who receive them. Let's get some great consumable gift ideas for this holiday season or any time of the year. Our final episode on gifting is all about consuma… Our final episode on gifting is all about consumables. Today we have Shana Taveras of Blackout Baking Co. talking to us about the gift of food. Food and drink are not complicated, but it is from the heart and it lets people know that you are thinking about them. By baking the perfect bite of cookie, she creates deliciousness for all who receive them. Let's get some great consumable gift ideas for this holiday season or any time of the year. team@dmburton.co (Oak Park and River Forest Chamber)Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneur tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/949057546 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:33:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber/episode-21-who-do-we-gift-when-do-we-gift-how-much-do-we-spend-with-swati-saxena 00:20:10 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce no Part 2 of our multi-part series on Gifting. We know gifting can be difficult. Who do we gift? When do we gift? How much do we spend? Get some great insights on gifting from Oak Park's Trusted Realtor, Swati Saxena, as she shares with Darien some of her secrets on cultivating strong relationships and finding the perfect gift for all of our different associations, clients, friends, family, and more. She makes gift-giving local, to support our local economy and personal, to show her appreciation and joy during this holiday season and all year long. Part 2 of our multi-part series on Gifting. We k… Part 2 of our multi-part series on Gifting. We know gifting can be difficult. Who do we gift? When do we gift? How much do we spend? Get some great insights on gifting from Oak Park's Trusted Realtor, Swati Saxena, as she shares with Darien some of her secrets on cultivating strong relationships and finding the perfect gift for all of our different associations, clients, friends, family, and more. She makes gift-giving local, to support our local economy and personal, to show her appreciation and joy during this holiday season and all year long. team@dmburton.co (Oak Park and River Forest Chamber)Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneur tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/944620777 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:19:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber/episode-20-women-owned-businesses-whiskey-and-the-perfect-gift-with-lisa-munro 00:22:02 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce no The holiday season is synonymous with gifts. And just in time, Darien chats with some of our amazing business mavens to share their take on gifting ideas to help us maneuver through this holiday season. Today as part of our multi-part series, we have Lisa Munro of Elle Belle Box. Founded during the height of Covid-19 to support local vendors and women-owned businesses, she creates beautifully wrapped themed gift boxes for all who need help finding the perfect gift. Listen to some of her great gift ideas for this season to bring a smile to all who receive them and support Local. The holiday season is synonymous with gifts. And … The holiday season is synonymous with gifts. And just in time, Darien chats with some of our amazing business mavens to share their take on gifting ideas to help us maneuver through this holiday season. Today as part of our multi-part series, we have Lisa Munro of Elle Belle Box. Founded during the height of Covid-19 to support local vendors and women-owned businesses, she creates beautifully wrapped themed gift boxes for all who need help finding the perfect gift. Listen to some of her great gift ideas for this season to bring a smile to all who receive them and support Local. team@dmburton.co (Oak Park and River Forest Chamber)Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneur tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/937070737 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:28:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/insidethechamber/episode-19-village-gems-holiday-shopping-business-warriors 00:35:01 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce no We all know and love our local independent retailers but they have been hit hard by this darn pandemic - overnight closures, limited numbers in their stores, and no touching of beautiful things! So how can you help to ensure the survival of our Village gems? Come and spend some time with three owners of some of the most visible businesses in Oak Park and learn right from these business warriors how you can help them weather the storm and why they love to hate pivots in each of their businesses. Join us as we welcome Anne Pezalla from Lively Athletics, Kim Humphrey from Bead in Hand, and Cheryl Vargas from Studio 928! Let Anne tell you about her favorite item in her store and how you can help Lively survive this pandemic. Find out how Cheryl's virtual painting parties are attracting bookings from Netflix to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and help connect you with friends and family across the country. She even enlightens us about Google Business. And let Kim's plans for at-home beading projects save your family holidays in lock-down. Nothing is predictable anymore in the retail world and these women know it. It's going to take a Village to make sure our shops are around next year - listen-in so you can do your part this holiday season. We all know and love our local independent retail… We all know and love our local independent retailers but they have been hit hard by this darn pandemic - overnight closures, limited numbers in their stores, and no touching of beautiful things! So how can you help to ensure the survival of our Village gems? Come and spend some time with three owners of some of the most visible businesses in Oak Park and learn right from these business warriors how you can help them weather the storm and why they love to hate pivots in each of their businesses. Join us as we welcome Anne Pezalla from Lively Athletics, Kim Humphrey from Bead in Hand, and Cheryl Vargas from Studio 928! Let Anne tell you about her favorite item in her store and how you can help Lively survive this pandemic. Find out how Cheryl's virtual painting parties are attracting bookings from Netflix to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and help connect you with friends and family across the country. She even enlightens us about Google Business. And let Kim's plans for at-home beading projects save your family holidays in lock-down. Nothing is predictable anymore in the retail world and these women know it. It's going to take a Village to make sure our shops are around next year - listen-in so you can do your part this holiday season. team@dmburton.co (Oak Park and River Forest Chamber)Business,SMB,Local,business,shop,local,small,business,businesses,entrepreneur