September 2024 Update
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for more information & details.
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PACC Annual Boat Outing
We thank all who brought good cheer and joined us aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises for our annual summer outing!
Much appreciation goes to our sponsors and promotional partners, including General Masonry Construction, Inc., HLK Homes, Two Flags Vodka, Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - PRCUA, Craftwood Doors & Windows, Kaczor & Associates, LLC, Omniterra Real Properties, Telewizja Polvision, Dziennik Związkowy, WPNA FM, and Andrew Andrzej T Mikolajczyk.
We also thank DJ-Dee for dance music, and Andrzej Brach for his photography.
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September
Free Business Education Workshops
| Weekly workshops offered by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). Useful webinar: Starting Your Business in Chicago on 9/6 which offers small business owners information on coaching, capital, and how to grow great and successful businesses. | | |
September 12
Littler: What Must Employers Do and Avoid in the US & Poland?
| Are you a Polish company with employees in the US? Or a US company with employees in Poland? Either way, there are some important legal aspects to keep in mind! Please join us for a free online presentation with PACC member Littler Mendelson PC. To reserve your place, contact (773) 205-1998 or info@polishamericanchamber.org by September 9th! | | |
September 12
WBDC 2024 Midwest
Business Conference
| Come to the Women’s Business Development Center’s 2024 Midwest Business Conference to accelerate your business growth in multiple ways! Check out the schedule and speakers here. | | |
September 24
European Professionals Networking
| Take part in an interactive tour of one of Chicago’s most iconic breweries, experience European beer tastings, and hear from an award-winning brewer- all while connecting with like-minded professionals. This event is tailor-made for young professionals and experienced specialists alike looking to expand their network. Register here. | | |
September 25
Intro to Government Contracting
| Save the date to join us on September 25th for an in-person lunchtime session with WBDC. More details coming soon! | | |
September 26
45th Ward Business Networking
| Meet representatives and business owners from the 45th ward at an informational breakfast! RSVP via email by Wednesday, September 4, to jimgardiner@gmail.com with your company name and the first and last name of the attendees to participate in this event. | | | |
Cook County Small Business Source Advising Program
Small business owners in Cook County, your success is our mission! At PACC, we're thrilled to partner with the Cook County Small Business Source's business advising program. Don't navigate your business journey alone—get free expert advice and support from The Source today. Click to watch our video and discover how we can help you reach your goals, then visit the Business Advising page to begin your journey.
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PACC Member & Partner News | |
August 30 - September 2
PACC at Taste of Polonia
| We are excited to yet again be a sponsor of this year's Taste of Polonia! Stop by our booth and the many exciting attractions that will be present all weekend long. For more information, please visit here. | | |
PACC Partners with Chicago Build! | |
Will you be attending the biggest AEC networking event of the year? We invite you to join us at Chicago Build on October 22-23 at McCormick Place!
Register your tickets and add the dates to your calendar HERE!
Three key reasons to attend:
- Meet contractors, suppliers, architects, developers, engineers and more
- Expand your network and exchange business cards
- Develop your industry knowledge and stay ahead of current trends
The show is attended by 30,000+ of the Midwest's biggest contractors, architects, developers, house builders, housing associations, civil engineers, suppliers and more.
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Chicago Diversity Programs | The mission of Diversity Programs is to create an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting dialogue with the contracting community and other stakeholders that will improve the CTA’s ability to level the playing field and establish diversity as a critical component of the CTA’s contracting practices. Check out the flyer or here for more info and upcoming events. | | |
Chicago Community Development Grants |
The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards. CDGs use proceeds from the 2024 Housing and Development Bond and other funding sources to support a variety of eligible, business-related investments that create and maintain jobs and quality-of-life improvements for local residents.
Applications are open to business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers and entrepreneurs.
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Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Listings | |
Check out these great listings for spaces on the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor!
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We welcome our new members and all those who have recently
renewed their PACC membership. Thank you for supporting us!
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PACC 2024 Membership Renewal Reminder |
As a reminder, we are inviting you to renew your membership
as an investment in your success and that of the PACC.
If you haven't done so already, don't miss out on your ongoing membership benefits - renew your Chamber membership today
or contact the PACC office at 773-205-1998 or info@polishamericanchamber.org.
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We Thank Our Sponsors and Partners: | | | | |