There's still love in the air and we want to direct that energy towards Black-Owned Businesses in our community. This month, we'll be spotlighting your fellow Chamber neighbors that make Oak Park and River Forest such a great place to do business.

We've also got a stacked calendar of ribbon cuttings and programming, plus details on our 10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair!

Enough preamble — let's dive in.

Wynona Redmond founded Wyn-Win Communications on one principle: "all money isn't good money." She takes on work that matters.

With 25+ years in public relations, Wynona helps organizations connect authentically with their communities through strategic communications, media relations, and community engagement. She's a past president of the National Black Public Relations Society and has been recognized by the Chicago Defender, Rainbow Push, and many more.

Click here to learn more!

Meet Andrea, Founder & EQ Coach at Anchor Exchange Coaching. Andrea has spent over 27 years guiding individuals and organizations through growth and transformation — empowering clients to step into their authentic selves.

Whether you're navigating a career shift, working through a big life change, or figuring out what's next, Andrea creates a space where you can get honest with yourself and move forward with clarity. She even offers a free 45-minute intro session to help you get started.

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Meet Jesse Wilson, Founder and CEO of Wilson CPA Services. Jesse handles tax preparation for individuals, small businesses, and trusts — and he's currently taking on new clients for 2025 returns. If you have overdue filings, he can help with those too.

Jesse's work doesn't stop at filing either! His small business clients also work with him on tax strategy. Case in point: he's currently building a plan for one client that'll save them $30,000 in 2026. If your taxes have been stressing you out, Jesse's a great person to have in your corner.

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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!) Take a look at the full sponsorship package breakdown and grab your spot before they're gone.

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

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

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