October 26th, 2026 news & updates

 

Chamber Events & Important Dates


October 26 - Ribbon Cutting - V&L Renovation Corp

4 - 6 PM at 9318 Gulfstream Rd Unit A, Frankfort, IL


November 3 - Ribbon Cutting - Platt Professional Counseling, LLC

5 - 7 PM at 10221 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL


November 5 - Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner

Sponsored by Trails Edge Brewing Co. and Town Center Bank

5:30 - 9:30 PM at CD & ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Rd., Frankfort, IL

Click HERE to Sponsor or Register


November 26-27 - Happy Thanksgiving! (OFFICE CLOSED)


December 1 - December Meet, Greet & Network

8 -9:30 AM at Hope Church, 200 S. Elsner Rd. Frankfort, IL

Click HERE to Register


December 11 - Midnight Madness

6 PM - 12 AM at Downtown Frankfort & Surrounding Areas

Click HERE to Sponsor


December 24 - January 3 - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! (OFFICE CLOSED)

 
 

2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner - Entertainment & Tickets

Join us Thursday, November 5, from 5:30–8:30 PM at CD & Me for our Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner!


This year’s evening will feature a Family Feud Experience hosted by Mark Nilsson! Twelve teams of five will compete for a chance to win a $1,000 donation to the nonprofit Chamber member of their choice. Teams are first come, first served and participants must have a ticket to the event.


Tickets: $60 per person, including dinner and entertainment.


Want to compete? Call the Chamber at 815-469-3356 to register your team.

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Chamber Upcoming Events & Opportunities

31st Annual Midnight Madness - Sponsorship Opportunites


Support a fun-filled community event while showcasing your business with our Midnight Madness Sponsorship Packages! Choose from several unique opportunities to connect with attendees and gain visibility throughout the evening.


Hot Chocolate Sponsor — $300 or $500

Sponsor the hot chocolate station in the Trolley Barn and connect with attendees in a cozy, high-traffic area.

  • $300: Sponsor one shift — 6–9 PM or 9 PM–Midnight
  • $500: Exclusive sponsor for the entire evening — 6 PM–Midnight
  • Your business or organization will staff the station
  • Name or logo displayed on hot chocolate Cambros
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items
  • Recognition on the event page, newsletter, and social media


Entertainment Sponsor — $250

Get your business name featured on signage carried by the band as they perform at multiple locations throughout the event.

  • Business name featured on band signage
  • Listing on the event website
  • Recognition on social media


Fire Pit Sponsor — $200

Show your support by sponsoring the fire pit at Breidert Green!

  • Business name displayed near the fire pit
  • Listing on the event website
  • Recognition on social media



Each sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to support the community while putting your business in front of attendees during this festive celebration!

Sponsorship Deadline: Wednesday, November 25th

2027 Concert on the Green Committee - Committee Members Needed

🎶 We’re Looking for New Concerts on the Green Committee Members! 🎶


Do you enjoy live music and bringing our community together? The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Concerts on the Green Committee!



You do not need to be a Frankfort Chamber of Commerce member or own a business to participate! We welcome anyone in the community who wants to get involved and help make our summer concert series a success.


What Does the Commitment Look Like?



  • Attend 2–3 planning meetings during the winter/spring and one wrap-up meeting in the fall.
  • Volunteer on select Sunday concert evenings, helping with tasks such as putting out signs, distributing materials, and cleaning up after concerts.
  • Take responsibility for 1–2 concerts during the season by contacting the assigned band the week of their performance to confirm details and review load-in guidelines.


You don’t need to attend every concert! We’re simply looking for community-minded individuals who are willing to lend a hand and help create memorable summer evenings in Frankfort.


Interested in getting involved? We’d love to have you on the team! Reach out to the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce to learn more about joining the Concerts on the Green Committee.

Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity - Updates

Illinois DCEO Announces CEJA Workforce Training Opportunities


The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced three funding opportunities through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) to support workforce training and clean energy career development:


  • Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program – Supports regional workforce hubs providing clean energy training, employment services and barrier reduction assistance.
  • Energy Transition Navigators Program – Funds community-based organizations to connect eligible residents with clean energy workforce and contractor opportunities.
  • Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program – Supports pre-apprenticeship centers offering free training and pathways into construction, building trades and clean energy careers.


Eligible nonprofits, community colleges and local governments are encouraged to apply. Applications are due October 30, 2026.


[Learn more and view application details through the Illinois DCEO.]

 

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