e-chambergram   Uptown Updates January 11, 2008
Article Links Seeking Board Members Continuing Education Overstock and Couture Sale Graffiti Alert Membership Renewal Time Illinois Smoke Free Act. Free Card Hard ID Class Quick Links Business Partners site Online Membership Directory (Chamber members) Partnering with Uptown United for the future of Uptown		Seeking Board Members We are looking for dedicated members interested in joining the Board of Directors of Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown. Please contact Bill at 773-878-1184 or email him at bvan@uptownbusinesspartners.com. Continuing Education at Truman Truman College is offering a variety of continuing education courses this spring including American Sign Language, Creative Writing, Arabic and more. All continuing education classes can be found at www.trumancollege.cc/conted/  To register call 773/907-4440. Classes begin soon. Overstock and Couture Sale January 19 Head on over to the Bridge to Success, Overstock and Couture Sale on Saturday, January 19th from 10am to 3pm on the 4th floor, at 4822 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL. (Entry to elevator is through 4820 N. Broadway) Sizes are limited so shop early for best selections of men's and women's clothing. You can find a bargain for as low as $2! BYOB (bring your own bag) if you can!   All proceeds benefit Bridge to Success, a program of Heartland Alliance. For more information please call 773-433-1260 or email svanveen@heartlandalliance.org
Graffiti Alert Sheridan was recently hit with graffiti from Montrose to Argyle. A person was arrested and will appear in court on Friday, January 18 at 1:30pm, CB #017101318. The community is encouraged to come to the courtroom as a clear message that Uptown cares about its community and will not tolerate this activity. For more information, contact SSA #34 Project Manager, Lynn Kardasz at 773-878-1064. See you in court! Membership Renewal Time is Here! It's that time of year to renew your membership at the chamber or become a new member. Why should you join? The chamber helps guide Uptown's business development, and that includes YOUR business. Like most chambers, we facilitate networking and informational events to help you build new relationships and grow your business. While many chamber services and events are available to all businesses, members receive special perks. Check out some of the benefits at www.uptownbusinesspartners.com. You can download a pdf membership application right now by clicking here. It's a great way to start out the new year! Illinois Smoke Free Act As you are probably already aware, on January 1, 2008 the Illinois Smoke Free Act took effect and banned smoking in almost all public places. This new law impacts businesses such as bars, restaurants that have not already gone some free, tobacco retailers, and those businesses that were programmed to go smoke free in July 2008. You can download three pdf documents with information that will help your business comply with these new rules: SFIA letter to businesses, SFIA tips, SFIA facts sheet Free Card Hard ID Class Attend a free State Of Illinois CARD HARD ID class to teach your staff how to identify fake ID's. There are two classes: February 5 at 6pm or February 26 at 4pm. The classes will be an hour long and be held at the 23rd District Community Policing Room at 3608 N. Halsted. There is a 30 person limit per class and they are already filling up. You must call or email to reaserve your seat. Contact Carrie Steiner at 312-744-0064 or email 23ehotline@chicagopolice.org.
Join Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown to receive all the membership benefits. To download a membership application, click here. Sponsored in part by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development.    Email: info@uptownbusinesspartners.com

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