Dear Orland Park Area Chamber Members,

Happy April! We have a lot of exciting events coming up in the next few weeks! For those of you that have a high school senior student working for you, please share with them an opportunity to apply for 1 of (3) $1000 Chamber scholarships! The deadline is April 14th so it is important students apply today at https://orlandparkchamber.org/annual-chamber-scholarship/.

Our 3 Signature events are now Live on our website: OWN (Orland Women's Networking) Luncheon, Golf Outing, and Arts & Drafts. If you are interested in attending or being a sponsor at any of these events, check out our website at https://business.orlandparkchamber.org/events/.
In addition, if you have any artists that would like to apply to our Arts & Drafts event, please click here.

Our April/May events include:
  • Ribbon Cutting will be at The Law Office of Dionna Reynolds, LLC on Wed., April 13th at 4 pm.
  • New Member Orientation Zoom Presentation: Rob Dybcio will present membership benefits and how to access your Membership Information Center (MIC) on Thurs, April 14th at 9:30 am.
  • 2022 Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo Event at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove on Tues, April 19th.
  • April Membership Meeting on Wed., April 27th from 7:45-9 am at the Orland Park Civic Center featuring Dan Pederson from FlipSwitch.
  • Business After Hours Pizza & Bowling Night at Thunderbowl on Wed., April 27th from 4:30-6:30 PM.
  • State of the Village presentation by Mayor Keith Pekau on Tues., May 24 at 10 am at the Orland Park Civic Center.
(Opportunities for you to sign up for all these are events are listed below)

Thank you,

Sincerely,
Claudia Thornton
Executive Director of Orland Park Area Chamber
The Law Office of Dionna Reynolds Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
LOCATION
9721 165th St., Ste 22 Orland Park, IL 60467

DATE AND TIME
04/13/22 4:00pm - 04/13/22 6:00pm

The Law Office of Dionna Reynolds
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Appetizers & Refreshments will be provided
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Virtual New Member Orientation on Thurs, April 14 at 9:30 am
This is a Virtual Event
Learn more about the many benefits of Chamber membership and meet the Chamber Staff; Rob Dybcio, Membership Coordinator, Amber Burke, Marketing & Events Coordinator, and Claudia Thornton, Executive Director. 

Our "virtual" meeting will include not only all the benefits to joining the Chamber but a quick training on how to enhance your business profile on ChamberMaster. 

This seminar is great for both, new members, as well as, members that need a refresher on enhancing their business profiles on ChamberMaster.  
Date/Time Information:
Tues, April 19, 2022
10:00am - 1:30p

OPACC Members - $40.00
Non-Members - $60.00

"Why Your Business Should Be Focused On Video Marketing"

"FlipSwitch Social Media founder Dan Peterson will provide you insight into the current state of video marketing for all sizes and categories of businesses, including five Do's and Dont's, and you'll receive a takeaway worksheet to help guide you in the weeks and months to come. Whether you're dominating your video marketing strategy, or haven't even considered it yet, you'll gain great value from this month's presentation!"
OWN: Annual Networking Luncheon
OWN's mission statement:
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Join us on Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at Chicago Gaelic Park for the 14th Annual Orland Women's Networking Luncheon.

This year will be very special as we are incorporating new elements that have not yet been introduced to the event in years past! OWN will be honoring Heather Warthen as our 2022 Trailblazer in the community. Additionally, we will be having a panel of speakers who not only have shown exemplary business savviness but also go above and beyond in social advocacy for a variety of initiatives.

You can learn more by checking out our website here! More information will be added to our web page so be sure to keep an eye out for updates!

OPACC Annual Golf Outing
Early Bird Discount Applied until May 1st. Take advantage now and register as there are limited spots available.

Silver Lake Country Club – North Course
14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Thursday, June 16th, 2022
9:00 AM Shotgun start


Interested in sponsoring a hole? Great! We have a variety of sponsor opportunities that are fun and provide great exposure for your business! Check it out on our website!

The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to the advocacy, development, and active engagement of the local business community.

Every year the Chamber identifies students who show exemplary achievement in academics, employment history, and community service and has awarded, since the scholarship’s inception, more than $80,000 to deserving students. 

Criteria for this scholarship include the student’s employment with a Chamber member business in good standing, or parents who own or are employed by, a Chamber member business in good standing.

The deadline to apply for consideration is Thursday, April 14th, 2022. 
ARTS & DRAFTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Arts & Drafts gathers unique art, craft beer, live entertainment, and good eats for a memorable experience.

This signature event is a partnership between the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce and Orland Park Crossing that assembles the best “drafts” from select local breweries, the finest “eats” from specialty restaurants, one-of-a-kind art, live entertainment and so much more.

Put your business at the forefront of this highly anticipated event of the season on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at Orland Park Crossing.

Check out a variety of our Sponsor Level Packages available to invest in for your business.

WANT TO KNOW WHO IS IN OUR CHAMBER NETWORK?
The chamber has a growing network of great restaurants and caterers in the Orland Park area! You can access a full list of all places you should check out right NO by clicking the link below.

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