February

Free Business Education Workshops

Weekly workshops offered by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). Useful webinar: Strategic Site Selection: Ignite Your Growth for Your Small Business! on 2/14 to help founders understand various factors to consider when deciding what type of entity to form, such as corporations and limited liability companies, and some advantages and disadvantages of each.

NEW!

CityKey NBDC Partnership

We're excited to announce a partnership between BACP and the City Clerk’s Office, aimed at raising awareness and promoting the Chicago CityKey Program within our communities. It now offers a range of discounts and benefits for all residents of Chicago. To delve deeper into the CityKey Program, kindly visit here.

February 10 & 11

Dar Serca: Radiothon

Since its inception in 1988, the Dar Serca Foundation has helped to regain health and in many cases save the lives of 1383 children. They received medical help in the best hospitals and clinics of the USA. With your donation, Dar Serca is a step closer to make this number bigger this year. Visit the official website for more info.

February 15

O'Hare Airport

Concessions Symposium

Space is limited, so please be sure to register!

February 15

Upcoming Contracting Opportunities with CTA

Join us as we share information about projects to upgrade the Chicago Transit Authority’s infrastructure. Learn how your firm can partner on these projects to keep Chicago moving as you meet with potential prime contractors. Register here.

February 15

Construction Summit

Get ready to build your future. Business owners can network in person with top government representatives from across the construction value chain to showcase some of the latest projects, innovations, and opportunities driving improvements in our 77 neighborhoods. More info and registration here.

February 22

In-Person Networking Lunch

The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with PACC and others, will be hosting an in-person networking meeting on 2/22 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at Community Savings Bank, 4801 West Belmont Avenue. This event will include a complimentary lunch buffet, free business card raffle, and a great networking opportunity. 

May 17

Polonia Cup

Save the date for our 7th Annual Polonia Cup Golf Outing to benefit the Polish American Chamber of Commerce and the Copernicus Foundation. Stay tuned for details!

PRCUA: 2023 Person of the Year

PACC reps had a great time celebrating and networking at Dziennik Związkowy's Person of the Year Gala last night. Congratulations to the 2023 honoree Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PACC Platinum Member) and to the entire Dziennik Zwiazkowy team on their superb organizational effort. Photos here.

Chicago Teahouse: Chicago Tea Festival

The Chicago Tea Festival is coming to the Copernicus Center on April 13-14, 2024! Check out more info.

Mark B. Grzymala Named

2024 Illinois Super Lawyer

We are pleased to announce that Mark B. Grzymala, the founder and principal of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C., and a longtime member and supporter of the PACC and former PACC Vice President, was nominated by his peers and selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list for Construction Litigation. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. More info here.