A look back at February with our Chamber

FEBRUARY WAKE UP WITH WAUKEGAN

Thank you to everyone who attended our Wake up with Waukegan breakfast this past Tuesday at Bonnie Brook Golf Course! Special thanks to our speakers, sponsors and volunteers that made this event a success!

Sandy Petroshius (Left), Ray Bradbury Museum Chair and Anton Mathews (Right), Waukegan Main Street Board Member, enjoying a networking opportunity.

Fire Chief George Bridges Jr. (left) and Aaron Lawlor (right) gave excellent presentations and provided very timely updates for our Waukegan community.

VIEW MORE Photos from the event HERE

Our Waukegan Chamber of Commerce Board members preparing for our Annual Meeting.

February Business After Hours

Thank you to everyone who attended our Business After Hours this month and special thanks to Oak Street Health in Waukegan for graciously hosting us!

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March Business After Hours

Join us at the end of this month for our next Business After Hours at Springhill Suites in Waukegan!

Date: March 22nd, 2018

Time: 5-7 PM

Lunch and Learn

"The Entrepreneurial Resource"

Whether you’re starting a new business, positioning your company for growth or seeking to expand globally, this is the session for you! Join us for lunch and network with like minded business professionals as Mitch Bienvenue from the Illinois Small Business Development Center and The College of Lake County present, "The Entrepreneurial Resource."

Mar. 7th, 2018

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Waukegan Public Library

NEWS AND UPDATES

Chamber Board Re-elections for 2018

The City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce our 2018 Board Members re-elections. Here is a list of our active Board Members:

Jack Orlov

Tiffany Dutton

Dane Morgan

Lucy Torres

Kim Needham

Ray Vukovich

Michael Purtell

Michael O'Neil

Dr. Michael Reed

April Dean

Victor Gonzalez

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CITY OF WAUKEGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce we will be offering up to two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates and residents of Waukegan. Applications will be judged by service to the community, interviews, and response to essay.

For more information on how to apply and criteria for application, please CLICK HERE.

Scholarship Application

Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business to residents, business owners & visitors!

The City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce has partnered once again with Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group to produce our Community Resource Guide. 13,000 copies will be printed and 11,000 will be delivered door to door to single family homes and businesses in the downtown area. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors.

Find out more here

FEBRUARY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - THANKS FOR RENEWING!

Shelby's

Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys

Green Town Tavern

17 North/ The Tap Room

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Larsen Marine Service

One Hope United - Lake Villa

Wheels of Chicago

Deigan & Associates

All Star Car Wash

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL IS NOW OPEN

As of March 1, 2018, the former Vista Medical Center West is now run as Lake Behavioral Hospital by US HealthVest. LBH is a free-standing 46-bed adult (18+) inpatient psychiatric hospital and can serve dual diagnosis patients seeking substance abuse treatment.

LBH FACT SHEET

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES IN WAUKEGAN, IL AND AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO HIRE AND RETAIN MORE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO HAVE DISABILITIES.

Medline Industries is looking to hire 47 people to fill line assembler and packing roles within their Waukegan, IL facility.

If you or individuals who have disabilities and are served by your vocational/educational program are interested in the positions please contact Tim Engstrom at [email protected]

Ballots Ready for March 20 Primary Election

Ballots for the March 20 Primary Election are ready for those choosing to vote early at the Clerk’s office or by mail. View the voter information guide to see a complete list of candidates, public questions, early voting sites, and more.

Early Voting

In-person early voting at the Clerk’s office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 2.

Beginning March 5, early voting will be available at all 15 sites throughout the county. For early voting, Lake County residents may use any location regardless of where they live. Grace registration will be available at all early voting sites, and citizens must vote at the same time as registering.