Happy New Year, OPRF Chamber Members!

Welcome to 2025!

As we step into this new year, the team at the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce is filled with excitement and anticipation for all the opportunities ahead. Together, we’ve built a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and community spirit, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish in the months to come.

This year is all about growth—personally, professionally, and collectively. What are you most looking forward to? Whether it’s expanding your network, launching new initiatives, or simply making meaningful connections, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s set our sights high and make 2025 a year of thriving together!



Here's to a fantastic year,

The OPRF Chamber Team

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce

Women In Business Affinity Group

Friday, January 10th

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Join us for a Vision Board Party, a creative and empowering session that blends personal and professional goal-setting with a collaborative visioning exercise for our group’s shared success in 2025. This meeting will be led by Teala Stampley of Creative Minds Center of the Arts.

BAH at The Carleton Hotel

Tuesday, January 14th

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Our first 2025 Business After Hours will be hosted by The Carleton Hotel Oak Park! We hope you can join us for our January BAH in this elegant setting!

Ribbon Cutting at BodyBar Pilates Oak Park

Wednesday, January 15th

10:00 - 10:30 AM

This week we'll be celebrating with Bodybar Pilates in Downtown Oak Park! We'll be celebrating this business, taking pictures of the ribbon cutting, and enjoying a great networking opportunity! Come meet owner Amanda Jones and see what this new fitness studio can do for you! 

Chamber 102-Your Marketing Advantage

Thursday, January 16th

2:00 - 3:00 PM

In this seminar, we will go over all of the marketing benefits that come with your membership. Perfect for new members and those who need a refresher.

Office Re-Opening Tomorrow

After a well-deserved holiday break, the office will reopen tomorrow, January 6th!

Thank you for your patience and support while our incredible team took time to celebrate and recharge with their families. We’re ready to kick off the new year with you!

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