Mark your October calendar!

Get to know Congressman Bill Foster

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 8-9 a.m., Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B. A physicist and business owner, Bill Foster received his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976 and his Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University in 1983. Presented by the Governmental Affairs Council, sponsored by CITGO and AT&T. RSVP here.

New Member Business Before Hours

Wednesday, October 5, 8-9 a.m., McDonald’s, 245 N. Weber Rd., Bolingbrook. New to the Chamber? It’s a casual, pay-your-own way setting that introduces you and your business to fellow members. You’ll also find out the latest Chamber happenings. RSVP here.

Ribbon Cutting for Morna Freitas Photography

Thursday, October 6, 4:30 p.m., 540 W. Boughton Rd., Suite B, Bolingbrook. Miguel Morna Freitas specializes in photographing dancers, athletes and performing arts talent. Help us welcome one of our newest businesses to the Chamber and to the Village of Bolingbrook. RSVP here.

Ribbon Cutting for Northern Will County Special Recreation Association

Saturday, October 8, 9:45 a.m., 201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook. It's the grand opening of the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association’s (NWCSRA) Snoezelen Sensory Room within the Annerino Community Center. RSVP here.

Bolingbrook Area Networking Group

Thursday, October 13, 7:30-9 a.m., Bolingbrook Chamber Office, 201 Canterbury Ln., Suite B, Bolingbrook. Looking to grow your prospect base, build strategic partners, and generate more referrals?

Join the Bolingbrook Area Networking Group today and take advantage of the many benefits this industry-exclusive business and relationship building group can provide to your company. Expand your sales team by providing and following up on referral sources.

Guests (including Non-Members) are always welcome to determine if your industry is eligible. Official B.A.N.G. (Bolingbrook Area Networking Group) membership is available to members of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact us at 630.226.8420 or email.

B2B After Hours

*NEW IN 2022* Thursday, October 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport, 130 Clow International Pkwy., Bolingbrook. Get to know one of the hidden gems in Bolingbrook while meeting fellow Chamber members. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. RSVP here.

Ribbon Cutting for Star Cinema Grill

Thursday, October 20, 4:30 p.m., 619 E. Boughton Rd., Suite 200, Bolingbrook. The former iPic has new owners, a new menu and a new feel. Come help celebrate all this newness. RSVP here.

Small Business Coalition

Friday, October 21, 7:30-9 a.m., Bolingbrook Chamber Office, 201 Canterbury Ln., Suite B, Bolingbrook. An open forum roundtable for small business owners covering a variety of topics faced by your business each day. As small business owners you are resources for each other by sharing common obstacles, best practices and resources.

Guest presentation from Joliet Junior College’s new Entrepreneur & Business Center (EBC) at the city center campus in downtown Joliet. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a new service in our area. If you're just starting out, this is a great resource. Even if you've been established for decades, this service may still be helpful so that you can point others in the direction of assistance.

This before-hours networking/business forum is included in the Chamber memberships, but advance RSVP, here, is requested. Guests are always welcome. Please call the Chamber Office (630) 226-8420 or email for more information.

Ambassador After Hours

Tuesday, October 25, 4-5 p.m., McWethy’s Sport Bar at Mistwood Golf Dome, 730 N. Bolingbrook Dr., Bolingbrook. We’re ready to implement all the suggestions from our re-organization brain storming sessions. All BACC members are welcome to attend. We seek input in the revamping of our current Ambassadors program.

Our Ambassadors are an elite group within our chamber who help on-board our members, provide a welcoming spirit to events and are the most visible members of the Chamber.

Please RSVP here.

Bolingbrook Area Networking Group

Thursday, October 27, 7:30-9 a.m., Bolingbrook Chamber Office, 201 Canterbury Ln., Suite B, Bolingbrook. Looking to grow your prospect base, build strategic partners, and generate more referrals?

Emerging Leaders

Thursday, October 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bolingbrook Golf Club Men’s Lounge, Bolingbrook. Young and New Professionals Association is now Emerging Leaders, a modern take the traditional networking model. We aim to deliver high energy, interactive opportunities for professionals from a diverse background of industries and experience levels to get connected and get ahead.

Join an eclectic, modern group of professionals for podcast style Q&A sessions on a variety of topics. We'll keep it fun, laid back and open to audience participation. Bring a notebook, bring a friend, and bring an open mind…we are Emerging Leaders of Bolingbrook.

Topics on the evening’s menu include staying relevant, building social capital, and making decisions that lead to progress - regardless of where you are in your career journey. RSVP here.

Pop Up Lunch

Friday, October 28, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at OTOBO, 477 S. Weber Rd., Bolingbrook. Everyone has to eat lunch! Just like our TGIT After Hours, Pop Up Lunch is a casual, pay-your-own-tab gathering at local establishments, giving members the opportunity to meet while supporting our local restaurants. Executive Director Kevin O'Keeffe and Chamber staff will facilitate these mid-afternoon gatherings. Sushi power eaters Grace & Emily will be glad to walk sushi novices through the menu. RSVP here.

Toastmasters International Chapter

Monday, October 31, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Chamber Office, 201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B, Bolingbrook. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking and leadership.

Contact the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce to RSVP, 630.226.8420. You can also RSVP online or via email.