Hi fellow OPRF Chamber Members!

I’m Sun-Hee Yoon, owner of Sage Lifestyle Concierge and part of the Board of Directors at the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce. 

Last year’s Trivia Night was a highlight for me, where I embraced a fun persona as "Weird Barbie." This year, stepping into the role of Tinker Bell, I was once again reminded of the joy and camaraderie that events like these foster!

My key takeaway is that we not only had a fantastic time with our business community, but also raised meaningful support for local nonprofits. It’s a wonderful reminder that strong, lasting business relationships can flourish in creative and engaging environments, all while contributing to a worthy cause. 

As a member of the Health and Wellness Committee in Oak Park River Forest, I'm working to improve access to physical, mental, social, and financial health services for all community members. We hope you can make it to the event in 2025!

Additionally, as a board member of Arbor West Neighbors, I'm focused on bridging the gap between small businesses and older adults to address their evolving needs.

Thank you for being part of the chamber and I can't wait to meet you at the next event!

With Gratitude,

Sun-Hee Yoon



OPRF Chamber Board of Director

CEO/Founder of Sage Lifestyle Concierge LLC 

We've Planned Your Week!

Here are some events we have coming up over the next week so you can register now and receive a reminder right before the event!

Thursday Nov 7,

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

You asked for it, and here it is!! An evening networking event for our Nonprofit Members!!

Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation at the Hemingway Historic Birthplace, one of Oak Park’s most iconic nonprofit treasures.

Friday Nov 8,

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Julie Thompson, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner

Founder of B.O.S.S.: Back Office Service Solutions

It's never too early to get ready for tax season! Join us to learn about what you can do now to set yourself up for success when the deadline arrives.

Your accountant will thank you for attending this session!

Friday Nov 8,

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

We'll be celebrating this business with owner Juan Carlos Hernandez of Print Innovation Lab! Come discover this resource providing artists and photographers with the tools to bring their creative visions to print, while also making a positive impact on the planet. 

Like to plan ahead? Plan Your Month!

Here are some events we have coming up over the next month so you can register now and receive a reminder right before the event.

Tuesday Nov 12,

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Our November Business After Hours (BAH) will be hosted by the Oak Park - River Forest Museum! We hope you can join us for our first BAH in this fascinating setting! Join us for networking, food, raffles, friends, and simply a lovely evening in excellent company.

Friday Nov 15,

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Meet Me for Lunch, a business lunch in a casual setting, with small group networking. Come enjoy the food at Piacere Mio the area’s newest Italian go-to spot. Piacere Mio serves authentic Italian cuisine inspired by the many regions of Italy, focused on Sicilian dishes infused with Chef Jose’s creative vision.

Thursday Nov 21,

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Join us at our quarterly New Member Breakfast at Brookdale Oak Park to introduce yourself and tell us about your business.



This is an ideal opportunity to meet fellow new members, Chamber staff and Board leadership. 

Hey Small Business Owner! Do you have a spectacular event coming up for Small Business Saturday? Tell us about it here!

We're launching a fun marketing campaign with the Village of Oak Park where we want to Keep the Cheer Here but, we need your help! Submit your event so we can find out what's going on around the community. Deadline to submit your event is November 19th.

Join us for the Frosty Affair Holiday Market, where festive shopping meets the local charm of Oak Park! Discover a curated selection of unique products and services from local retailers, all set in a magical holiday atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enchanting shopping experience!

Food Vendors, we need your help to make the 8th Annual Bite Nite 2025, the most delicious event of the year!

Warm up a crowd this winter by serving unforgettable culinary delights and/or drinks. We'll take care of the rest! The Nineteenth Century Club's historic ballroom will be filled with live music and hungry guests!

We're carefully picking over 30 local eateries, caterers, and food brands for ONE NIGHT ONLY to treat food enthusiasts to an array of savory bites and sweet treats. 

Ready to take on the challenge to serve your specialties to locals?

Sign up today!

Oak Park or River Forest Small Business Owner,

The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is partnering with the OPRF Chamber of Commerce to find innovative solutions to help meet the needs of our local small business community.

To that end, we have created a survey to profile and assess the needs of the local small business community, and our overall goal is to have a measurable local economic impact by accelerating the growth potential of existing businesses as

well as attracting new businesses to the

community. Our ask is that you take our survey and help enable us to meet this goal. You will find the survey here.

Your response will be kept confidential, and results will only be reported in non-personally identifiable groupings to help us determine the best offerings to meet these needs. The survey will take about 10 minutes to finish.

Check out what our partners are up to!

Here are some upcoming events from our community partners that we think you'll benefit from! Click into each flyer to learn more.

Hospitality Roundtable is happening Tuesday, November 5th from 10 - 11:30 am!

Join our friends at Illinois Restaurant Association to learn about recent hospitality law updates and get a chance to ask your questions!

Let's Stay Connected!

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce

141 S Oak Park Avenue, Suite 3 Oak Park, IL 60302

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