Schedule of Events
Mental Health Embraced
You’re not alone in your journey, and we’re here to support you. Join us for our Mental Health Embraced event, led by licensed counselor Ryan Breen LCPC and sponsored by State Rep LaPointe.
Olive's Neighborhood Garden for the Hungry
The big day is coming up soon! Please mark your calendars for the annual FUNdraising for Olive's Garden, Saturday, May 18th 3-6p at Rabbit's.
We have some great donations this year. We'll have some special raffles happening the day of the event. Come on in to donate for a chance to win.....
White Sox tickets
Cubs tickets
Wolves tickets
$100 Visa card
and more!!
Come on by!!
How to Open a Concession at O'Hare and Midway International Airports
Presented by the Chicago Department of Aviation - Concessions Department and Unison Retail Management Are you interested in operating a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare or Midway International Airport, but don't know where to begin? Come and learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and how to operate a business at the airport. This workshop also provides an overview of the O'Hare, and Midway airport current Concessions programs; the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program; and the O'Hare 21 future expansion. Lastly, we will provide you with all the resources you will need to get started.
Wine-Down Wednesday at Clarendale Six Corners
Enjoy a glass of wine as you mix and mingle with others interested in Clarendale Six Corners senior residences. You can also get to know our team, ask questions, get construction updates, view design details, and floor plans. Raise a glass and join in on the conversation!
Literacy in Bloom: 2024 Spring Gala
Come watch literacy grow! Join us for Literacy Chicago's Annual Gala: Literacy in Bloom on June 6, 2024, at the Glessner House. Enjoy food, entertainment, and inspiring stories while supporting our adult literacy programs. The event starts at 6:00 pm, but arrive early starting at 5:30 PM for complimentary tours of the Glessner House Museum.
Monthly Chamber Meeting
When: Monthly chamber meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM.
Where: Copernicus Center 5214 W Lawrence Ave Ste. 5, Annex Bldg. Chicago, IL 60630
Please be sure to drop your card in the bowl near sign in at the next general meeting for a chance to be our featured business of the month!
Conversations with Clarendale
Enjoy this informal opportunity to chat with the Clarendale Six Corners team and hear the latest details about the exceptional, elevated, all-inclusive lifestyle for senior residents.
Chicago Police Department Public Safety Workshop
The Chicago Police 16th District Community Policing Office and the Copernicus Foundation invite you to a Public Safety workshop, presented by the 24th District Place of Worship Safety Advisory Team (POWSAT). The POWSAT Officers will conduct an Active Threat/Situational Awareness Public Safety Presentation.
Monthly Chamber Meeting
When: Monthly chamber meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM.
Where: Copernicus Center 5214 W Lawrence Ave Ste. 5, Annex Bldg. Chicago, IL 60630
Winter Sunday Market
Join us for produce, pastas, baked goodies, soaps, candles, music and a drink at the bar!
Wine-Down Wednesday at Clarendale Six Corners
Enjoy a glass of wine as you mix and mingle with others interested in Clarendale Six Corners senior residences. You can also get to know our team, ask questions, get construction updates, view design details, and floor plans. Raise a glass and join in on the conversation!
Conversations with Clarendale
Enjoy this informal opportunity to chat with the Clarendale Six Corners team and hear the latest details about the exceptional, elevated, all-inclusive lifestyle for senior residents.
Small Business Bookkeeping Basics
What is small business bookkeeping and why is it important to keep records for your business? Join A4CB Business Coach Sabina Loving on our next free coaching webinar to learn about the types of records small business owners are required to keep, how long to keep your records, and how to format your records.
Empower Hour: NeighborSpace
This month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Ben Helphand, Executive Director of NeighborSpace. NeighborSpace is the only nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. The organization stewards 137 community gardens and farms across 40 City of Chicago wards. As Earth Day approaches, organizations like NeighborSpace, working with neighborhood partners, are leading the efforts in community-based environmental change.
The candid conversation will cover the start of NeighborSpace, how communities can get involved, the business model behind the nonprofit, and community engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
Northwest Side Women's Business and Networking Luncheon
Women empowering women! Please join us for what is sure to be an enlightening luncheon led and attended by local women of the Northwest side of Chicago. A delicious 3 course lunch will be served. We hope to see you there!
Conversations with Clarendale
Enjoy this informal opportunity to chat with the Clarendale Six Corners team and hear the latest details about the exceptional, elevated, all-inclusive lifestyle for senior residents.
Chicago Tea Festival
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of tea during our two-day event. Discover new flavors, engage in fun discussions, and taste a variety of teas provided by our vendors. Expand your tea knowledge and experience through workshops and presentations.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow tea fanatics and discover the joys of tea.
Monthly Chamber Meeting
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us for our monthly general meeting open to the public.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Board meeting immediately following general meeting.
Where: Copernicus Center (Annex Bldg.)
5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60630
Guest Speakers:
Don Faliszek, Vice-President, Jefferson Park Forward
Brian Wardman, Vice-President, Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association
Please be sure to drop your card in the bowl near sign in at the next general meeting for a chance to be our featured business of the month!
Chamber Family Day
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at Chicagoland's best-kept secret! The Klairmont Kollections Auto Museum is located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood and houses more than 350 eclectic and award-winning vehicles from the early 1900s to the present day. See the old and the new Batmobile, Grandpa's coffin car from the Munsters, a Rolls Royce completely covered in crystals, race cars, electric cars, and one-of-a-kind vehicles. Support your local chamber and plan a family day out. Arrive early because there is so much to see! Children are welcome!
Wine-Down Wednesday at Clarendale Six Corners
Enjoy a glass of wine as you mix and mingle with others interested in Clarendale Six Corners senior residences. You can also get to know our team, ask questions, get construction updates, view design details, and floor plans. Raise a glass and join in on the conversation!
Conversations with Clarendale
Enjoy this informal opportunity to chat with the Clarendale Six Corners team and hear the latest details about the exceptional, elevated, all-inclusive lifestyle for senior residents.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Join us as we gather to thank our honorable Vietnam veterans for their service.
Conversations with Clarendale
Enjoy this informal opportunity to chat with the Clarendale Six Corners team and hear the latest details about the exceptional, elevated, all-inclusive lifestyle for senior residents.
Winter Sunday Market
Join us for produce, pastas, baked goodies, soaps, candles, music and a drink at the bar!
City of Chicago Small Business Expo
AGENDA
The Thursday, March 14th remote expo will take place from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. The schedule is as follows:
Welcome Address: 9:00 am
Sessions:
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Effective Ways to Market Your Small Business
Presented by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
10:05 am – 10:50 am
Launching a Business in the City of Chicago
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
10:50 am-11:35 am
Brewing Up Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Winning Business Plan
Presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)
Keynote Address: 11:40 pm-12:30 pm
BACP SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SERIES HELPS YOU:
Gain industry expert insights.
Be inspired and find answers.
Learn actionable strategies.
Get access to resources.
Meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
Expand professional network.
Next Chamber Meeting
When: March 14th at 8:30 AM
Where: Copernicus Center 5214 W Lawrence Ave Ste. 5, Annex Bldg. Chicago, IL 60630
Guest Speaker:
Officer Jacqueline Torres, Affinity Officer, 016th District
Chamber Member Networking Event- Make Your Own Pasta!
Please join us for this COMPLIMENTARY event to welcome fellow chamber members to the new Schoolhouse Kitchen+Studio space!
Jefferson Masonic Temple Community Health Fair
Meet and greet our neighbors and community leaders with a tour of our oldest Masonic building and one of our last Masonic Temples in Chicago since 1912. Receive a historical account of our building and the history of Freemasonry.
Resurrection College Prep Men's Club Golf Outing
Join Jefferson Park Chamber Member and Men's Club President, Ted Szabo for a day of fun on the links while supporting The Resurrection College Prep Men's Club. Sponsorships start at only $150! Find out more by emailing Ted at szaborealty@sbcglobal.net
Fall Nature Fest
Fall Fest at La Bagh Woods with Interactive games, face painting, zoo visitors, and more! Bring the kids and enjoy this fun, educational event!
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