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NWCCC Events

RSVP to events by calling 773-558-8743 or email info@nwconnection.org


Thursday, March 11 - Winter Indoor Minature Golf Outing
Putting Edge, 4105 N. Harlem Avenue (entrance off Forest Preserve) from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
$20 per person includes an Italian buffet dinner, 18 holes of glow in the dark golf, networking and more
Cash bar and a raffle
Cosponsored with 9 other chambers from the northwest side


Monday, March 22 - Chicago Bulls Outing
United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street - 7:00 p.m. game
$35 per ticket, 3 tickets for $100 - limited availability - RSVP by March 1st
Free Derrick Rose poster with your ticket purchase
Bulls vs. Houston Rockets


Tuesday, March 30 - Wine and Cheese Event
Keller Williams Realty, 6547 W. North Avenue at 6:00 p.m.
Host: Gus Mendoza, Associate Broker, Keller Williams
Bring your business cards and network


Thursday, April 15 - 13th Annual Night at the Races
Maywood Park Race Track, 8600 W. North Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
Buffet begins at 6:30 and ends at 9:00 p.m. - First race at 7:10
$28 per ticket includes live racing, program, free valet parking, Winner's Circle buffet with coffee, reserved seating and more


Sunday, April 25 - 13th Annual Business Fair
Maternity BVM, 3639-47 W. North Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Attendance in hundreds every year! Vendors range from banks to local government
$35 for members and $45 members for non-members to have a table to greet the community


Thursday, April 29 - Small Business Development Workshop and Networking Event
Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission - complimentary appetizers with a cash bar
Featured Speakers:

  • Denise Roman, Chicago Department of Community Development
  • Nisha Floyd, NORBIC - Illinois Small Business Development Center
  • John Paulin, SomerCor 504
Cosponsored with 6 other chambers from the northwest side



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2010 Promotion and Event Schedule At a Glance

Area businesses/organizations may participate in the promotions listed below. All promotions will be advertised and flyers will be passed out in the neighborhood. If there is a cost for your business to participate, it is noted.

Co-sponsorships of events are available. Call 773-558-8743 for further details.



Date Promotion/Event Things to Know

February 14 Pre-Valentine's Day Promotion businesses distribute candy to customers - cost of candy $35

February 16 7th Annual Mardi Gras Party Cost: $20 per person

March 22 Chicago Bulls Outing Cost: 3 tickets for $100

March 27 Easter Bunny Visits Free candy for kids, photos with Bunny $3 (or $1 with canned food donation) - businesses hire Bunny for $30/half hour or $60/1 hour

April 15 Night at the Races at Maywood Park - Cost: $28 per person

April 25 13th Annual Business Fair Held at Maternity BVM, 3647 W. North
Table Displays, Food, Raffle - $35-45 Exhibitors

May 8-9 Mother's Day Promotion Businesses distribute flowers to customers - cost per flower TBA

May 13 Awards Dinner Cost: $35 per ticket

June 3 8th Annual Bowling Event Cost: $25 per person

June 25-27 Summer Sidewalk Sale Free for members

July 17 Schaumburg Flyer Game Outing Cost: $18 per ticket (reserved seats) Game vs. Gary Southshore Railcats

August 4 8th Annual Golf Outing at Indian Boundary Golf Course - $100 per golfer

September 16 Chamber of Commerce Week Event Cost: $20 per person

October 28 Halloween Gathering Cost: $20 per person, Best Costume Contest

December 2 Annual Christmas Party Free for members

December 11 Santa Claus Visits Free candy for kids, photos with Santa $3 (or $1 with canned food donation) - businesses hire Santa for $30/half hour or $60/1 hour


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