February 2014

By now I am sure many of you have heard that my wife, Nicki, has taken on a new job. On February 3rd she will become the President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

After 20 years in the fitness industry as a business owner, columnist and lecturer she decided the time was right to move on to something new. Her deep ties to our community and her business experience made her a great choice to take the helm of the Chamber.

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest suburban Chamber in Illinois with over 1,400 members and organizations of every size and from every sector. The Chamber’s membership participates in more than 400 briefings, committee gatherings, events, and programs annually. The Chamber has been recognized with a 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor bestowed on only 79 Chambers out of  nearly 7,000 nationwide.

Oswald’s is proud to have been a lifelong member of the Chamber (at only 101, the Chamber is 38 years younger than Ozzies!). I have experienced the growth of the Chamber over the last forty years, from a small office above the old Rosebud building to its new offices in Main Street Promenade. It is an integral part of what makes Naperville such a great town to live in.

Congratulations to you, Nicki! Your talent and determination will be perfect for the Chamber and Naperville!

Written by Alex Anderson

Alex is the current owner of Oswald's Pharmacy. A 6th generation member of the Wickel-Oswald-Kester-Anderson family, Alex focuses on innovation and taking the business into the future. With 7 years of working for Whole Foods Market as a Marketing & Community Relations Specialist, Healthy Eating Specialist, and Private Events Coordinator, Alex has a unique perspective on big and small businesses. Alex is a co-founder and board member of the Independent Medical Retailers group. Alex graduated with a BA degree from Columbia College Chicago in 2009. Alex has spent most of his life in Naperville and Chicago. He currently lives in Naperville with his 2 children (Oswald's 7th Generation!)