The Chamber welcomes Yoo-Jin Hong, Interim Exectuive Director

Yoo-Jin brings over 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and cultural institutions, and specializes in supporting mission-driven organizations through moments of change with steadiness, collaboration, and care. She will partner with the Chamber’s staff, board, and members to ensure continuity and support for our community. We deeply appreciate the trust of our members as we move forward together to continue building a resilient, dynamic, and vibrant local economy.

Yoo-Jin Hong

Interim Executive Director

OPRF Chamber of Commerce

IT'S OFFICIAL – SPOOKY SEASON IS ON

October has arrived, which means it’s time to dust off your trivia skills and your costume collection. The Chamber’s Halloween Trivia Night is back — and every ticket sold helps provide FREE memberships to local nonprofits (we funded 11 last year!).

Expect dinner, trivia, live auction chaos, and a costume contest with prizes for the funniest, spookiest, most original, and best group getups. No team? No problem. We’ll pair you with your future trivia squad for life.

Come for the competition. Stay for the cause. Leave with glory (or at least a gift card).

WANT YOUR BRAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT?

The Annual Spotlight Soirée is happening in November — our signature night of celebration where the business community comes together to honor the leaders, innovators, and doers who make Oak Park & River Forest glow.

And right now, we’re inviting you to step into the limelight as a sponsor.

Sponsorship of the Spotlight Awards is more than logo placement — it’s a powerful way to align your brand with excellence, leadership, and community impact. With a glamorous reception, live performances, an awards ceremony, and 200+ influential attendees in the room, this is the moment to be seen.

Choose from a variety of sponsorship packages designed to elevate your visibility and connect you directly with business decision-makers and local changemakers.

Ready to shine? Click below to explore sponsorship options or email specialevents@oprfchamber.org to secure your spot.

Let’s make this year’s celebration unforgettable — together.

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.

Make sure you don’t miss out on the excitement!

COMING UP THIS WEEK

PLAN FOR YOUR MONTH

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

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