Chamber Advantage

What an exciting week! Our Spotlight Award finalists have been announced, and we could not be more thrilled. This is our annual opportunity to celebrate the businesses and organizations that help make our community the wonderful place it is.

This year's Spotlight Awards celebration takes place on Tuesday, October 13th at the Nineteenth Century Club. Early bird tickets are on sale now, so claim your seat before prices go up on October 1st.

Take a look at the list of finalists on our website, and know that they represent just a few of the many incredible businesses working hard to serve our villages.

More than 200 people gather in person for the Spotlight Awards, and the buzz reaches much farther through the Chamber's channels. Event sponsorship is a great opportunity to feature your brand at this prestigious event. If your business is a community anchor that lifts others along the way, check out our sponsorship packages and contact us today.

Warmly,

Melissa M.

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COMING UP THIS WEEK

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OAKTOBERFEST IS THIS WEEKEND

OAKtoberfest is Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, near Marion Street and North Boulevard, and the Chamber is running the ticket booth. A three-hour shift is an easy way to put your business in front of a festival crowd.

Wear your company gear. Your shift comes with a souvenir mug and three drink tickets for afterward.

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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

In view of upcoming changes to healthcare policies, the Chamber is exploring access to group health insurance for small businesses. Let us know if this would be of interest to you!

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After some careful deliberation, the finalists are set across all six categories – take a look at who made the list! One award is still up to you. The OPRF Choice Award, the Chamber's highest honor, is decided by a live vote from the audience. Join us Tuesday, October 13 at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association and help pick the winner!

See The Finalists

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INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?

Levels range from High Top to Presenting, and Award Sponsors get naming rights on an award and a say in selecting the honoree. Take a look at the sponsorship packet, then reach out to Julian Sanchez at specialevents@oprfchamber.org.

WE'D LOVE TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR BUSINESS

Are you a Hispanic-owned business in the Chamber? This Hispanic Heritage Month, we'd like to highlight the Hispanic-owned businesses in our very own community.

To be featured, email Julian Sanchez at jsanchez@oprfchamber.org with a business description of 100 words or less and a headshot or action shot.

Our partners at the Cook County Small Business Source offer free one-on-one business advising. Answer a simple questionnaire, and they'll match you with an expert advisor who can help with marketing, operations, funding, and more.

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That’s it for this week—thanks for reading and for helping our business community thrive together!

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Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce

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