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A Charity Chili Contest at Crew
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Crew's 2nd Annual Customer Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, January 26 from 1-3pm. Sample 10 different chilis and then cast your ballot. $10 per person. Proceeds will be donated to Care For Real. Read more (pdf)
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Early Voting - Now Through January 31
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You don't need a reason to vote early! Who knows what that pesky Chicago weather will be like on February 5. You can vote now, at your convenience, at any of the designated early voting sites between 9am-5pm. For more information call 312/269-7900. Bring a photo ID. Nearby sites include
- 46th Ward: Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave
- 47th Ward: Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave
- 48th Ward: Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale Ave
- 49th Ward: Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave
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OPEN HOUSE at Seattle Sutton's
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 You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at your neighborhood Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating on Monday, January 28, 2008, 3pm - 7pm. Register to win a week of healthy meals! Free Food Samples!
Nearby locations are: 5244 N Sheridan Rd. 773-271-5244 and 4824 N Damen, 773-334-9731
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Lunar New Year Parade February 9
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 JOIN THE PARADE! Saturday, February 9, 2008
at Argyle St. and Broadway Ave. 11:30 am
Argyle Street Merchants welcome you to the Year of the Rat, Wu Zhi, 4705. Look for this logo at local businesses to get special offers and discounts.
Sponsored by: Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown, SSA#34, Uptown United, Hip Sing Association and OTech Solutions.
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Truman's Professional Development Classes
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 Truman College's Center for the Professional Development of Non-Profit Organizations is pleased to announce its January and February 2008 course offerings. Click Course name to learn more
Stress Management Thurs, January 24
Delegation Skills for Leaders Wed, January 30
Leadership for Non-Profit Managers Thurs, January 31
Microsoft Powerpoint Wed, February 6
Basics of Supervision Wed, February 13
Customer Service for Non-Profits Thurs, February 21
Time Management Wed, February 27
All courses cost $149.00 (includes lunch)
Location: 3500 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60659
Free parking available in lot. Easily accessible from I-94 or Lake Shore Drive.
To register, call Lucette at 773-907-4367. For more information, call Ana at 773-907-6357.
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Winter Career Fair at Truman College
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Dynamic Educational System, Inc., (DESI) a contractor for the Mayor's Office of Workforce development and its Workforce Center (Northside Workforce Center and Chicago Career Center) invites you to participate in the Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10am - 5pm at Truman College (front lobby), 1145 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
To participate in the fair (FREE of CHARGE) please download, complete, and fax the reservation form to (773) 334-9762 by February 10, 2008. Download information and reservation form: pdf or Word doc
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Seeking Board Members
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 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.
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Membership Renewal Time is Here!
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 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!
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