Business Events
Business Unwrapped, Sept. 10th, 11:45am, at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. Is Google just a business? How did they come up with that idea? Have you seen their offices, and the way they organize work life for their employees? What about Ben and Jerry, Cliff Bars, Starbucks? Where did it all come from? If you thought being creative was just for artists you should take a serious look at businesses. Growing, developing, improving, and even financing businesses these days, can exercise those creative muscles. It is not about doing things the way they have always been done and this session aims to look at creativity in a business context. Hilary Burkinshaw of Centerpoint at Governor's State University will lead this informative presentation. Bring your lunch and learn. www.orlandparkchamber.org
SCORE-America’s Small Business Counselors, Wednesday, Sept. 15th, 9am-12 noon. Located at the Tinley Park Chamber Office, 17316 S. Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park. Free Counseling-by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call: 708.532.5700
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for the Lemont Center for the Arts, Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1:00pm. Located at 1243 State St., Unit 101, Lemont. www.lemontchamber.com
Web Design Computer Class, Wednesday September 22nd, 7pm-8pm. Located at the computer lab of the Orland Park Library,14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Create a free website or blog in minutes by using a simple drag and drop interface. Any questions call 708-428-5171
Women’s Business Development Group, September 22nd through December 1st 2010. Located in New Lenox. Take control of your business and your life. In this group you will: take control of your business and life, gain self confidence as the leader in you emerges, make better decisions, know what you need to be successful, feel less stress and more energized. We will meeting every other Wednesday. Investment: $300/refer a friend and receive 20% off. Contact Renee today at reneeperrycoaching@yahoo.com
Get Up and Grow! Thursday, September 23rd, 11am-1pm. The seminar will be held in the basement of the Oak Lawn Public Library. Denise Stillman of Clear Directions will offer excerpt from her new “Get Up and Grow!” online business training program through during this FREE session(s). See how Denise can help you plan for business growth in the next 12-18 months to give our economy a shot in the arm. Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber office at (708) 424-8300.
Romeoville Business Expo, Saturday, Sept. 25th. www.romeovillechamber.org
October 14th, "Women Uniting For Change" Networking Event. 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights. Come enjoy an evening of networking and complimentary cocktails and appetizers with other business women, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted by the South-Southwest Suburban United Way, Professional Women's Network and Premier Sponsor Bank Financial. For more info contact SSW United Way - 708.371.1328
Oak Forest Community Awareness Fair, Saturday, October 16th, 10am-3pm. Located at Oak Forest High School , 151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest. Free admission, door prize drawings, local businesses, scare crow contest, silent auction, food drive, raffle drawing, entertainment schedule.
Orland Park Community Expo, Saturday, October 16th, 9:00am. Located at Carl Sandburg High School, 13300 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Join us for a family fun day of antique cars, clowns, raffle prizes and other entertainment. Taste the samples of local restaurants in our Culinary Corner and be sure to bring the kids to the Orland Fire District's Fire Safety House. We'll even have a visit from Ronald McDonald! www.orlandparkchamber.org
Business Doing Business After Hours - Our annual business EXPO will take place on Thursday, October 28th at the Holiday Inn Joliet Hotel & Conference Center from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. This is a business EXPO, combined with Business After Hours. Cost for a table to display your product/service is $95. Please call the Chamber for details or go to www.jolietchamber.com for a registration form.
Small Business Helping Small Business, Thursday, November 4th, 5pm-7pm. Event to be held a Suburban Bank & Trust, 420 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox. We’re having an Open House so you can get to know your small business neighbors a little better. This provides a great networking opportunity, helps create relationships and an overall stronger small business community. Questions? Contact Renee Perry at 815.474.9580. A Will County Business Networking Association Event.