Dear Chamber Members,

I’m excited to share Oak Park NEXT, a new paid internship program designed to connect local youth (14-21) with businesses like yours. This is a win-win—students gain hands-on experience, and you get extra support, all while helping shape the next generation of our workforce. Plus, thanks to Village funding, your business only covers 25% of intern wages, making it an easy and affordable way to give back.

Want to learn more? Join me for an info session on Wednesday, March 12, where I’ll walk you through how it works and how you can get involved. Register here: https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/oak-park-next-business-partner-information-session-42932—hope to see you there!

Best,

Darien Marion-Burton

Executive Director

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce

OAK PARK NEXT

Join us next week, for the Oak Park NEXT Business Partner Information Session to learn how your business can engage with talented interns. Discover valuable financial incentives and ways to shape the future workforce. Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and support young professionals.

Date: March 12, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Google Meet

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THIS WEEK

MONTH OF MARCH

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

Vendor and sponsor registration is now open for the 9th Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair.

Why Join?

• Marketing – Reach 70,000+ through event promotions.
• Networking – Connect with 80+ health-related businesses.
• Affordable – Vendor booths start at $200 for members and $650 for non-members.

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MEET CRAIG FAILOR

The Village of Oak Park is excited to announce the appointment of Craig Failor as the new Development Services Director! With over 22 years of experience serving the community, Craig’s leadership promises to continue driving positive growth and service delivery for Oak Park residents and businesses. Learn more about his background and vision for the department.

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