UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS & INFO

DECEMBER

Thursday, December 15- Deadline for application for Internship Scholarship Program

JANUARY

Tuesday, January 17- January Meet, Greet & Network



Interested in sponsoring or hosting one of our events? Need to schedule your ribbon cutting? Contact us and get your dates in now for next year!

INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce has developed an Internship Scholarship Program and will be joining forces with Lincoln-Way East’s Co-Op program. The goal of this program is to partner with Chamber businesses that are interested in offering aspiring students the opportunity to intern with your business. We hope that by taking on an intern, you and your team will be able to inspire our future leaders and give them hands-on experience and a bit of insight into your profession. 

If you are interested in applying to be one of our flagship internships businesses, please complete the attached application and submit it no later than December 15, 2022. 

NEW RESIDENT GIFT BAG PROGRAM

How would you like to get your business information in the hands of every new Frankfort resident in 2023—to hundreds of people who are eager to learn about their new community, and local products and services?

The Chamber’s “Welcome to Frankfort” Gift Bag program provides you with an avenue to do just that!

It allows Chamber members to capitalize on the credibility of the Chamber to influence new residents to “Shop Chamber Members First.”

Click here for more info!

2022 COMMUNITY MAP

Check out the 2022 Frankfort Community Map, the best place for information on local businesses! This interactive map showcases our very own Chamber members! Click here to explore all that this map has to offer.

ADVERTISE ON OUR WEBPAGE HOMEPAGE

Get your business in the rotating banner Ads at the top of the Chamber website homepage. 

Choose from monthly, yearly or Fall Fest special. Investment is only $50 a month or $600 a year (from start date), which includes Fall Fest prime time July-Sept. Fall Fest prime time, July-September ONLY for just $225 ($75 a month)

Sign up for your Banner Ad here

ARE YOU HIRING?

Hey Chamber members, just a reminder that you can post your job openings by logging into your Chamber account. The jobs you post will be shared:

• on our Facebook page
• through a direct link on our website homepage
• through a link in our Chamber Connection newsletter (see right side, top of page)
• on the Job Postings page on our website
• and on the members only Chamber member message board

If you need assistance logging in to your account, email [email protected].

Crisis Center for South Suburbia The Crisis Center for South Suburbia offers survivors of domestic violence emergency shelter, housing, counseling, and advocacy services. Prevention and community education services, as well as programs for abusers, are also offered. If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help, call our 24-hour hotline at 708-429-SAFE (7233). For more information, visit www.crisisctr.org or call 708-429-7255.

Holiday Stress Increases Need for Domestic Violence Victims Support Group. Many families feel stressed during the holiday season, but for those caught in an abusive relationship the tension is even more difficult to navigate. This is one of the reasons the Crisis Center for South Suburbia offers a weekly support group for victims of domestic violence. The group educates survivors about the forms of domestic violence, the cycle of violence, the impact on children, and more. One of the most important topics that the group covers is safety planning. The support group is a great place for survivors who are living with an abuser, or who have found the courage to leave, to practice new skills together. The Domestic Violence Support Group is free and open to all survivors of domestic violence. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm in Tinley Park. To register for this free group, call the Crisis Center at 708-429-7233 (SAFE). Individual counseling and specialized counseling for children who have been impacted by domestic violence is also offered at no charge.

Frankfort Public Library District offers a variety of programs each month. Here are some of the upcoming offerings.

Illinois Libraries Present: Shauna Sever on Tue. Dec. 13 at 7p. Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest, for this special Illinois Libraries Present holiday season event. In conversation with Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu, Shauna will share her love of food, baking, and some tips to make your holiday gatherings delicious. You can register for this Zoom event here: https://bit.ly/ShaunaSever. Please note: This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Trivia Night on Tue. Dec. 20 at 7pm. Come on out and test your niche knowledge at our Trivia Night! Single participants and teams of up to 4 are welcome. The categories planned for December are as follows: The North Pole, Playing in the Snow, Hottest Gifts of the Year, Reindeer Names, Coping with the Cold, Around the World, Crooners, Fast Food Slogans, Stormy Weather, Gotta Go Fast, Stuck Like Glue, Vintage Tools, and Medical Mistakes. You could be the next champion!

Community Wishing Tree through Dec. 23. The concept of wishing trees emerged around the world because trees are a universal symbol of hope, life, and resilience. They are found in many different cultures with varying rituals, but what they have in common is a place where people reconnect with what truly matters to them. Visit our Community Wishing Trees in the Library's West End this holiday season. Write your wish on one of the provided paper stars, then hang it on one of the trees.



Register here or call 815-534-6173. 

Guaranteed Rate Frankfort

Guaranteed Rate Frankfort is proud to be a Toys for Tots Drop Site!  We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys at our Frankfort office location from now until December 15. We are located in downtown Frankfort at 20 Kansas St. Ste 200 (above Trails Edge Brewery).

Please stop by and donate to this amazing cause that helps distribute toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. Happy Holidays!

Chicago Stem Cell Therapy & Pain Management Institute

Dr. Zaki Anwar, founder of Chicago Stem Cell Therapy, is hosting free presentations to help you understand regenerative therapy and answer your questions. We will explain how our office provides conservative pain management treatments as well as stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. From 4-5 pm every 3rd Thursday, we invite you to come see our office, talk with Dr. Anwar, and learn about your pain management options. Light appetizers and drinks will be served (on October 20, November 17, and December 15).

Seats are limited- please RSVP to Sandi at 815-412-6192 or [email protected] with the number attending and which date (please note that all Know the Facts presentation dates will have identical content)

A discount will be given for any attendee that schedules a private pay procedure, but we will talk more about possible treatment and insurance options as well.

We look forward to seeing you at 10181 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort 60423 (1/2 mile west of Lagrange behind OPA Greek Restaurant)

Frankfort Park District – The Fall 2022 Resident registration is Open! The Fall 2022 Programs Brochure is available to view online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/gxupa/lfmb/  The Fall 2022 brochure can also be downloaded from our website at www.frankfortparks.org.  

Deck The Paws Holiday Photo Contest: Frankfort Park District Facebook Page. Deadline: Photo submission - December 16. Voting: December 19 - 21. Show us a picture of your furry family member showing off their holiday spirit!  To enter, simply email your photo to [email protected]. Be sure to include your names (both yours and your pet), your email address and your phone number. Once your photo is received, we will post it to the Frankfort Park District’s Facebook Contest Photo Album (within 72 hours) and email you a confirmation.  Once you have received the confirmation email, tag your photo in the album, share it, and encourage your family and friends to vote. The photo that receives the most “likes” will win a prize. Come join the holiday fun! 

For more information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400 or visit our website at www.frankfortparks.org. Come join the fun!

Emagine

Come join us for the Sensory Friendly program at Emagine. This sensory-friendly special program makes going to the movies a more enjoyable and accessible experience for those with sensory needs. What does this mean? First, it means sensory friendly (lights up a bit, sound down a bit). Second, audience interaction (movement, speaking, singing) and electronic device (phone, tablet, etc.) usage are allowed. Third, guests are welcome to bring a safe snack for any food allergies or food avoidance/restrictions.

Click here for more information on sensory-friendly programming