Uptown Chamber of Commerce

05/22/2026

Uptown's social calendar is packed! Check out all of these upcoming neighborhood events, including business networking opportunities, at our events calendar linked in bio!

05/20/2026

Introducing: The Uptown Spud-Down! Join us as we celebrate all things potato and Uptown's diverse food scene through unique potato dishes and drink samples. Limited tickets are available so buy now at exploreuptown.org/spuddown to get in on Uptown's newest food crawl!

05/18/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 11am for a non-profit networking event hosted by the Chicago Fair Trade Museum!

REGISTER HERE: https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/non-profit-networking-event-at-chicago-fair-trade-museum-7233?calendarMonth=2026-05-01

This is a fantastic networking opportunity for nonprofit organizations and local businesses that support local nonprofits with a focus on connecting individuals and organizations driving impact in the nonprofit sector of Uptown. Hummus+snack plates from Nabala Cafe will be served.

Our Member Mixers build community through the development of strategic partnerships. All are welcome to join us for this event, regardless of membership status with the Chamber.

$15 - Chamber Members
$25 - Non-members

05/05/2026

Mother's Day is this weekend and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Uptown! Whether you're looking for food, gifts, or experiences with mom, check out local options and unique ways to thank the moms in your life!

04/30/2026

04/20/2026

Are you maximizing the value of your membership? This working lunch session will cover what the SSA is and the steps members can take to get their share of the 20,000 monthly visitors to exploreuptown.org. Bring your laptop and grab some food from your favorite local spot and we'll spend the hour reviewing building out member profile pages, posting events, sharing thought leadership, and creating a hot deal.

Register Here: https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/uptown-chamber-101-member-empower-hour-7048?calendarMonth=2026-04-01

04/20/2026

Wed, Apr 29th, 2026 at 11:00 AM

04/16/2026

Don't miss the last call for tickets to the eighth annual Toast of Uptown! There's a reason this popular event returns every year - we're giving you 8 to grab a group and sip and stroll through Uptown!

🍷 Tickets at the link in bio and at exploreuptown.org/toast 🍷

Thanks to our sponsors for helping us to provide an afternoon in Uptown that supports our small business community! Servpro Uptownbuenapark North Buena Deli Uptown Fauna Veterinary Care TFA Signs Chicago

04/15/2026

Come join the Uptown Chamber of Commerce for a Happy Hour Networking at Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant Kie-Gol-Lanee!

Member and non-member businesses are both welcome. Registrants are able to participate in the day's drink specials, and each receive a drink ticket for a house beer/wine and Kie-Gol-Lanee will provide chips and Oaxacan black bean dips to accompany lively conversations and catch-ups. This is an open format networking event with a lightning round of intros. Expect to meet others from Uptown and build your referral network-- building your strategic network of trusted referral partners is what can set you on track to meet and exceed your business growth goals for 2026.

Register Here: https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/happy-hour-networking-kie-gol-lanee-7049?calendarMonth=2026-04-01

12/11/2025

Just launched: the Uptown United and Uptown Chamber of Commerce Donation Checklist! Every item on our donation checklist helps Uptown United & the Uptown Chamber of Commerce keep our neighborhood thriving — supporting local jobs, small businesses, and community events all season long.

✅ Support economic development
✅ Support small businesses
✅ Support Uptown, all year