PACC Late October Updates!

October 2025 Update

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Celebrating Polish Heritage and Cheering on the Chicago Fire FC - PACC 10/4 Outing Recap

On October 4, energized by several hours of fantastic tailgating, PACC members and friends were delighted to cheer Chicago Fire FC and celebrate Polish Heritage at the friendly confines of Soldier Field. Huge thank you to all who came out and helped us create a most memorable experience of community pride, fun, and fandom! Much appreciation goes to Wurst Behavior for their sausages, Ideal Bakery for their bread rolls and pączki, and Marz Community Brewing and Two Flags Vodka for their generous product donations!

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October

Free Business Education Workshops

Weekly workshops offered by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). Upcoming webinars: Know Your Customers: Practical Segmentation Strategies for Small Business Growth on October 24; How to Apply for a Business License on October 29; and Record Keeping for Small Businesses on October 31.

October 29-30

Chicago Build

Don't miss the Midwest's Biggest Festival of Construction! Click HERE to register today!

Cook County

Small Business Source

Through a simple intake form, The Source matches business owners with a dedicated business advisor who provides in-depth knowledge and the necessary support to take your business to the next level. Discover business advising through The Source!

October 31 Deadline

Catalyst Grant

Cook County is investing in businesses that are poised for growth. The Catalyst Grant offers up to 88 businesses a rare opportunity: $100,000 to empower you to scale up and invest with confidence. Whether you're bringing on new talent or enhancing your facility, the Catalyst Grant aims to be the spark that fuels what’s next. Learn more and apply by October 31, 2025 at 5 p.m. CT. cookcountysmallbiz.org/catalystgrant

SAVE THE DATE FOR

PACC Christmas Party

Thursday, December 4, 6:00 PM,

and please be on the look-out for more details soon.

Venue: Millennium Hall Restaurant!

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PACC Member & Partner News

We congratulate Anna Sermak of PACC Poland-based member company Terra Casa SA for winning the best mural in Poland award in the category "Interiors, Stained Glass, Wall Forms, Glass" in the prestigious Modernization of the Year & Construction of the 21st Century competition. Created as part of the SoHo Residence II project at 8 Prochowa Street in Krakow, the unique mural combines history with modernity and ...glows at night - literally and figuratively. Congratulations to Anna again, and to everyone who contributed to the project! Czytaj więcej...

We welcome Alba Thyment Ltd as a new PACC member and recommend the company's Alba1913 brand products for distribution within the lifestyle, apothecary, and indie beauty segments!