e-chambergram                                                                                April 2, 2008
Article Links Start or Grow Your Business Earth Day Celebration Host a Networking Event Alternatives Annual Gala April 12 Banners for Spring Quick Links View previous E-chambergrams for Uptown announcements Business Partners site Partnering with Uptown United for the future of Uptown Join the Chamber It's not too late 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 or call Christie at 773-878-1184.		Start or Grow Your Business Thinking about starting or growing a business? FREE Workshop, April 9, 2008, 5:30-9:00 pm Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Learn about business plans, small business loans, and how to obtain a City contract. Connect with government and other agencies that provide small business assistance. Network with government leaders, business chambers and other small business owners. For more information visit or call 312-744-5344. To download a pdf flyer click here. North Lake Shore Earth Day Celebration -- April 12 Northside communities come together to educate and celebrate Earth Day. Taking care of the Earth is a collaborative effort. In that spirit, the north side communities of Andersonville, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge have joined forces with Loyola University Chicago to host the first North Lake Shore Earth Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9am-4pm at Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan Life Sciences Building at 1060 W. Sheridan Road. More than 15 workshops and panels explore every aspect of caring for the environment -- globally and locally -- to empower Chicagoans to take action in making the world greener. Food will be provided. The event and parking on campus are free to the public. Click here for a pdf with more information. Hosting a Networking Event Did you know that as a chamber member you are eligible to host a networking event in your store/office/restaurant. All you need to do is provide some munchies, soft drinks, and staff for hospitality, and be able to accommodate 25-50 guests. The chamber will promote and handle registration and program. These events will always be held on the last Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm. It's great exposure for your business. For more details contact Christie at Christie@uptownbusinesspartners.com or call 773-878-1184.
Hull House 10-week Entrepreneurship Training Program begins April 8 The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Hull House presents its 10-week Entrepreneurship Training Program aimed at helping aspiring and current small business owners write a business plan. Classes begin at their north side location, 4429 N. Clifton, on April 8, meeting on consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30pm. Cost for the class is $200. Payment plans are available, but a $40 deposit is required to reserve a space in the class. Please visit the website for more information and the class registration form, www.hullhouse.org/programsandcenters/program/smallbusinessdevelopment.html registration packet call Curtis Roeschley or Jeff Nelson at (773) 561-3500, or email croeschley@hullhouse.org. Alternatives Annual Gala April 12 and 8k Run for Youth May 18 Join Alternatives this spring for two fun events!On April 12, 2008, they will be holding the annual benefit gala at The CLUB At 151, 151 East Wacker, for "Dancing to the Stars," including live and silent auctions, youth entertainment and salsa lessons! They will also be holding their first annual 8k run, The Alternate Route - 8k Run for Youth on May 18, 2008 at Diversey Harbor. For more information about the benefit, contact Stephanie Demarest at sdemarest@alternativesyouth.org or 773-506-7474. For more information about the race, contact race@alternativesyouth.org Banners for Spring There's no better time to promote your business or honor a special someone than with an Uptown banner. Choose from 5 designs. The more you buy the more you save. Chamber members save even more! Check out page 4 of the Fall newsletter for pricing information. Call Chrisite at the chamber office (773-878-1184) or email her at christie@uptownbusinesspartners.com.
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

Email Marketing by