Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter. Woodstock Willie says spring is coming. Well, we're team Willie because we are not slowing down.

We're celebrating Black-owned businesses in our Chamber, some more programming, and getting you ready for the Health & Wellness Fair.

Let's get into it.

ARE YOU A BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS IN THE CHAMBER?

We'd love to spotlight you this month in our newsletters and social media.



If you're interested, reach out to marketing@oprfchamber.org to let us know and we'll take it from there.

Click on any graphic to get more information about the event and to sign up.

Explore what's in store, including fun and educational activities happening throughout.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

PLAN YOUR MONTH

CALLING ALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS BUSINESSES

April 19, 11AM-2PM at FFC Oak Park

Vendor and sponsor registration is now open for the 10th Annual Health & Wellness Fair—one of our biggest community events of the year. Last year's fair brought hundreds of residents face-to-face with 50+ local health and wellness exhibitors, and we're expecting another great turnout.

First time vending?

This is your chance to connect directly with engaged community members, network with fellow health and wellness businesses, and get your name in front of 70,000+ through our marketing efforts leading up to the event.

Vendor Booths are $200 for Chamber members and $650 for non-members.

Want to support the event?

This is one of our biggest events of the year, and sponsors help make it happen. In return, you'll get premium booth placement, included booth fees, and your logo across our newsletters, social media, print materials, and event signage. Sponsorships start at $550 and go up to $3,000—and they tend to sell out fast. (The Presenting Sponsorship is already gone!)

If you're ready to join us, click below!

Questions? Reach out to Julian, our Events and Engagement Manager.

YEAR NINE IS IN THE BOOKS

And what what a night it was! More than 300 of you packed the Nineteenth Century Club ballroom to sample your way through some of the best food Oak Park and River Forest have to offer.



We're so grateful to every vendor who made this year memorable. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or this was your first Bite Nite table, thank you for bringing your A-game and sharing your craft with the community. And to our sponsors—thank you for helping make this event possible. None of this happens without you.

Couldn't make it this year? The Wednesday Journal was there and wrote a lovely recap—check it out to see what you missed (and start planning for next year).

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

1101 Lake St., Suite 307, Oak Park, IL 60301

708.613.0550 | info@oprfchamber.org | www.oprfchamber.org