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• Business Empowerment Zoom (Certification Momentum: Next Steps, Approvals & Opportunity Mapping)

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  You’ve gathered your documents. You understand the requirements. Now what?

  This session focuses on what happens after submission and how to maintain momentum. We will discuss approval timelines, responding to agency requests, and mapping certification to real contract opportunities.

  Topics include:
  • What to expect during the review process
  • How to respond to follow-up requests
  • Maintaining compliance after approval
  • Identifying contract opportunities once certified

  Certification is not the finish line — it is the beginning. Learn how to stay proactive and position your business for opportunity.

  
  

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• Business After Hours (Red Star Kitchen + Bar)

  • When
    26 Mar 2026
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    4129 211th St, Matteson, IL 60443

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• Business Empowerment Zoom(Structuring winning grants using AI)

  • When
    2 Apr 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Chamber 57 Business Empowerment Zoom

  Topic: Structuring Winning Grants Using AI

  Join Chamber 57 for a practical session designed to help businesses and nonprofits understand how to structure grant applications using AI tools.

  Guest speaker Tarrell Tucker from Global 360 Marketing will walk through how AI can help organize grant information, improve proposal structure, and help applicants build stronger submissions that increase funding opportunities.

  Date: Thursday, April 2
  Time: 9:00 AM

  This session is open to business owners, nonprofit leaders, and anyone interested in learning how to pursue grant funding more effectively.

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• Chamber Day( The Road To Springfield)

  • Start
    15 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    16 Apr 2026
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
  • Spaces left
    39

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  Join Chamber 57 for Chamber Day in Springfield as we travel to the Illinois State Capitol to represent the voice of Southland businesses. This experience connects members directly with state leaders, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and fellow business advocates working to shape policy and opportunity.

  Participants will attend the official Illinois Chamber of Commerce Chamber Day event, meet with legislators, and take part in networking and strategy conversations with fellow Chamber 57 members.

  Itinerary Highlights

  • 7:30 AM – Meet up and group photo
    8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Illinois Chamber of Commerce Chamber Day program
    11:45 AM – 2:15 PM – Visits with state legislators
    2:30 PM – Lunch with Chamber 57 members
    4:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Working conversation and additional networking

  Travel and hotel accommodations are arranged independently. Carpooling or Amtrak options are available for those traveling from the Southland region.

  This day is designed to help businesses be ready, visible, and heard in Springfield while strengthening the collective voice of Chamber 57.

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• Host a Business After Hours – Date Selection

  • Start
    30 Apr 2026
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  • End
    28 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions

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  Chamber 57 members are invited to apply to host a Business After Hours networking event. These events are designed to highlight member businesses, encourage relationship-building, and strengthen collaboration within our Chamber and surrounding business community.

  Monthly Registration Limits

  To ensure quality experiences and fair access, only two (2) registrations are accepted per month.

  • First Registration:
    The first completed registration received will be confirmed as the Primary (Main) Host for that month.
  • Second Registration:
    The second completed registration received will be designated as the Backup Host.

  If the primary host is unable to proceed, the backup host will be contacted and given the opportunity to host the event.

  Confirmation & Communication

  Chamber 57 will review all registrations and provide proper notification to registrants regarding their status (primary or backup). Final confirmation, event expectations, hosting guidelines, and promotional timelines will be shared directly with the confirmed host.

  Important Notes

  • Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis
    Only one business per registration
    Hosts must be members in good standing
    Event dates and details are finalized upon Chamber confirmation

  Thank you for your interest in hosting a Business After Hours and helping create meaningful connections within Chamber 57.

  
  

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• Chamber Yacht Party 2026

  • When
    17 Jun 2026
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    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    1559 S S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

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  Join Chamber 57 for an unforgettable evening of networking on the waters of Lake Michigan while supporting the Chamber 57 Scholarship Program. This special cruise brings together business leaders, professionals, and community partners for a night of connection, celebration, and impact.

  Set against the Chicago skyline, guests will enjoy an evening aboard the yacht with food and drinks included, while building meaningful relationships and helping raise funds to support educational opportunities for students in our community.

  Location: Burnham Harbor
  Date: Wednesday, June 17
  Guest Arrival: 6:00 PM
  All Aboard: 7:00 PM
  Cruise: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Experience The Power of Connection while helping invest in the next generation.

  
  

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