Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce Events

07/21/2026

🚨 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

This is your last opportunity to join us for Bridging Innovation & Opportunity™, one of TechChicago Week's Recommended Events!

Come network with entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, educators, and professionals while exploring the future of:

💡 Artificial Intelligence
⚛️ Quantum Computing
💰 Access to Capital
👥 Workforce Development
🌍 Community Impact

🎤 Featured Guest Speaker
Carol Colbert White
AI Executive • Author • Technology Leader

📅 Tonight
🕔 Doors Open at 5:00 PM
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
339 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL

✅ Valet Parking Available

Bring a colleague, business partner, or friend and join us for an inspiring evening of innovation and networking!

Register using the QR code on the flyer or here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QNFY7XT5ZCDKL

07/14/2026

🚀 The future is built through collaboration.

Join the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce and the Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce for Bridging Innovation & Opportunity™ during TechChicago Week 2026!

Connect with entrepreneurs, technology leaders, investors, educators, and business professionals as we discuss innovation, AI, quantum computing, workforce development, and opportunities shaping Chicago's future.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails | 339 N. Dearborn, Chicago

🎟 Register today:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QNFY7XT5ZCDKL

See the flyer for complete event details. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/11/2026

🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS EXTENDED! 🚨

Register by 12:00 Noon TODAY (Saturday, July 11) for Bridging Innovation & Opportunity™ and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $500 Grocery Gift Card! 🎉

Join us during TechChicago Week for an evening of innovation, networking, and opportunity.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails

🎟 Reserve your seat now:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QNFY7XT5ZCDKL

See the flyer for complete event details.

07/11/2026

🚨 FLASH OFFER ENDS TONIGHT! 🚨

Register by 11:59 PM for Bridging Innovation & Opportunity™ and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $500 Grocery Gift Card! 🎉

Join us during TechChicago Week for an evening of innovation, networking, and opportunity.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails

🎟 Register Now:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QNFY7XT5ZCDKL

See flyer for complete event details.

07/07/2026

🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | Welcome Judith Yague Santiago! 🌟

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Corporation® is proud to introduce Judith Yague Santiago, President & CEO of El Shaddai Wealth Development Group, as one of our featured members in the ILBCOC Business Visibility & Media Exposure Program!

Judith is passionate about helping individuals, families, and businesses make informed financial decisions through Medicare education, retirement planning, financial protection, estate preservation, and long-term wealth strategies. Her mission is to empower clients with the knowledge and resources they need to build a more secure financial future.

We encourage you to connect with Judith, learn more about her services, and schedule a complimentary consultation.

🌐 Learn More:

Spark Advisors: https://www.sparkadvisors.com/agents/judith-santiago-7447

📞 Phone: (847) 766-8141

📧 Email: [email protected]

Please join us in welcoming Judith to the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Corporation® family! We look forward to showcasing her expertise and supporting her continued success.

Together, We Connect Businesses. Create Opportunities. Build Wealth.™

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 This 4th of July, Help Us Change a Young Life! ⚾🎒

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is raising funds to provide transportation, meals, and back-to-school backpacks for youth from Chicago's West and South Sides to attend a Chicago White Sox game and enjoy an unforgettable day of inspiration and community.

🎁 Donate $100 or more and receive TWO Chicago White Sox game tickets as our thank-you!

Every gift makes a difference and helps invest in the future of our youth.

❤️ Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XSE9E9G8EQDKW

Together, we're building stronger communities—one young person at a time.

06/30/2026

🚨 **NEXT UP: TALK TUESDAY™!**

Following the tremendous success of our June Fireside Chat with Ellen Daley, we're excited to welcome one of the nation's most accomplished communications and branding experts...

✨ **Emerald-Jane Hunter (EJ)**

"If it is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not get it, than to get an opportunity and not be prepared..."

If you're ready to grow your business, strengthen your brand, and expand your network, this is an event you won't want to miss.

📅 Tuesday, July 7
🕝 Doors Open: 2:30 PM
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails Chicago

🎟️ Reserve Your VIP Seat:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5UW752J77HTD4

Limited seating available!

06/26/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS!

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our new partnership with the Chicago White Sox! ⚾

Starting today, you can purchase discounted White Sox tickets through our exclusive Chamber link!

Even better? A portion of every ticket purchased helps support the Illinois Black Chamber Youth Entrepreneur Academy, empowering young entrepreneurs ages 12–19 with business education, mentorship, and leadership development.

Watch great baseball.
Save on tickets.
Support the next generation of business leaders.

🎟 Get your tickets today:
https://www.gofevo.com/group/Ilblack

Please share this opportunity with your family, friends, and colleagues!

06/26/2026