Maywood Chamber of Commerce

10/29/2026

Maywood business owners — you don’t have to build your business alone.

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with the Cook County Small Business Source, where you can access expert guidance, resources, and tools at no cost to you.

Whether you’re starting a business, building a stronger business plan, or mapping out your next stage of growth-The Source is here to help.
Visit cookcountysmallbiz.org

Your Business. Our Support. Your Success.

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10/27/2026

10/27/2026

🚨 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ALERT: WANT TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTS AT NAVY PIER?

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce is connecting local businesses and entrepreneurs with opportunities to grow!

🌟 Navy Pier is hosting a virtual information session TODAY for small businesses interested in becoming vendors at the Wintrust Community Markets!

Imagine showcasing your products at one of Chicago’s most recognized destinations!

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Vendor eligibility and application requirements
✅ How to become a vendor
✅ Market logistics and expectations
✅ Tips for submitting a strong application
✅ Opportunities to ask questions

📅 TODAY — Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

🔗 JOIN THE MEETING:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216404193721004?p=rXBjg2qb9J2RPO3e98

Meeting ID: 216 404 193 721 004
Passcode: TH3Z7pd3

You don’t have to be located in downtown Chicago to pursue opportunities in downtown Chicago!

📢 TAG A BUSINESS OWNER WHO NEEDS TO SEE THIS!

Opportunity shared courtesy of the Illinois SBDC at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

10/20/2026

🎉 THREE SESSIONS. ONE MISSION. STRONGER BUSINESSES, STRONGER MAYWOOD! 💼💰

Knowledge opens doors. Access to capital creates opportunities. And strong partnerships help businesses grow!

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce proudly concluded our 3-Part Access to Capital Lunch & Learn Series on October 14, 2026!

Our final session, “Preparing Your Business for Funding Success,” brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and community leaders for meaningful conversations about turning business goals into real opportunities.

Participants gained valuable insight into:

✅ Understanding financing and funding options
✅ Preparing financial statements and business plans
✅ Building relationships with financial institutions
✅ Understanding creditworthiness and loan requirements
✅ Positioning businesses for long-term growth and success

👏 A special thank you to Proviso Community Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, for sponsoring and presenting this series, and to Kristin Walker, Vice President of Business Banking, and Jose Villa, Vice President of Retail Banking, for sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, made connections, and invested time in strengthening their businesses.

Our commitment doesn’t end when the presentation is over.

We believe that when local businesses have access to knowledge, resources, and relationships, they have a greater opportunity to grow, create jobs, and strengthen the community we all call home.

This is what the Maywood Chamber of Commerce is working to build — one partnership, one business, and one opportunity at a time.

💙💛 BUSINESS • JOBS • PEOPLE

Stronger Businesses. Stronger Community. Stronger Together.

🌐 www.maywoodchamberofcommerce.org

10/20/2026

🎉 THREE SESSIONS. ONE MISSION. STRONGER BUSINESSES, STRONGER MAYWOOD! 💼💰

Knowledge opens doors. Access to capital creates opportunities. And strong partnerships help businesses grow!

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce proudly concluded our 3-Part Access to Capital Lunch & Learn Series on October 14, 2026!

Our final session, “Preparing Your Business for Funding Success,” brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and community leaders for meaningful conversations about turning business goals into real opportunities.

Participants gained valuable insight into:

✅ Understanding financing and funding options
✅ Preparing financial statements and business plans
✅ Building relationships with financial institutions
✅ Understanding creditworthiness and loan requirements
✅ Positioning businesses for long-term growth and success

👏 A special thank you to Proviso Community Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, for sponsoring and presenting this series, and to Kristin Walker, Vice President of Business Banking, and Jose Villa, Vice President of Retail Banking, for sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, made connections, and invested time in strengthening their businesses.

Our commitment doesn’t end when the presentation is over.

We believe that when local businesses have access to knowledge, resources, and relationships, they have a greater opportunity to grow, create jobs, and strengthen the community we all call home.

This is what the Maywood Chamber of Commerce is working to build — one partnership, one business, and one opportunity at a time.

💙💛 BUSINESS • JOBS • PEOPLE

Stronger Businesses. Stronger Community. Stronger Together.

🌐 www.maywoodchamberofcommerce.org

10/16/2026

🎓🌟 A DECADE OF DREAMS. A FUTURE OF POSSIBILITIES! 🌟🎓

For 10 years, 209 Scholarship has been investing in our young people, opening doors to higher education, and helping turn dreams into reality!

Now it’s time to celebrate a decade of achievement while planting the seeds for the next generation of scholars! 🌱

🍂 HARVESTING THE FUTURE
Celebrating 10 Years of Growing Scholars and Building Futures

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Thatcher Woods Pavilion
8030 Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL

🎟️ Tickets: $50 per person

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $250 to $5,000.

Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed. When we invest in education, we’re not just helping students earn degrees — we’re strengthening families, building future leaders, and creating opportunities that benefit our entire community.

Our young people are not just the future. They are worth investing in TODAY!

I encourage our residents, business owners, community leaders, and organizations throughout Proviso Township to come together and support this meaningful cause.

🌐 Tickets and information: 209scholarship.org

Let’s celebrate 10 years of impact and help make the next 10 years even greater! 💙💛

10/15/2026

🇺🇸 FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. TO MAYWOOD — BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE ON THE MOVE! 🚀

What happens in Washington impacts businesses, jobs, and families right here in Maywood!

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce is bringing important updates from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce directly to our local business community.

🏗️ Infrastructure & Economic Growth – Proposed federal permitting reforms could reduce delays, encourage investment, and create new business opportunities.

🤝 Hiring Incentives – Efforts are underway to restore tax credits that help businesses hire veterans and individuals facing employment barriers.

📈 Small Business Growth – The October 21 CO—100 Small Business Forum offers entrepreneurs opportunities to learn, network, and connect with industry leaders.

🎓 Leadership Development – New professional development opportunities are available for chamber and nonprofit leaders.

💚 WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO MAYWOOD?

Because behind every small business is a dream. Behind every job is a family. And behind every investment is an opportunity to strengthen our community.

Maywood businesses deserve access to the same information, resources, and opportunities as businesses across the nation.

That’s why we’re committed to keeping our community informed, connected, and positioned for growth.

🌐 www.MaywoodChamberOfCommerce.org

MAYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Business • Jobs • People

10/15/2026

🎄❤️ EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS! 🎁

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning with nothing under the tree.

Now imagine being the reason a child wakes up smiling. ❤️

This holiday season, we have an opportunity to do more than exchange gifts. We have an opportunity to make a difference.

The Maywood Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Show Ready, proudly invites you to our Annual Toy Drive!

We’re bringing together business owners, community leaders, and neighbors who believe that success isn’t just measured by what we accomplish, but by what we give back.

🎁 One toy. One smile. One unforgettable Christmas.

📅 Thursday, December 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 T and JJ’s
718 S. 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL

🎟️ Tickets:
• Chamber Members: $50
• Non-Members: $75

🍽️ Meal and two drink tickets included!

Join us for an evening of fellowship, networking, and holiday giving while helping bring joy to children in our community.

✨ Because the greatest gift we can give isn’t what’s wrapped under a tree. It’s showing someone that their community cares.

🎟️ Purchase tickets:
www.maywoodchamberofcommerce.org

Business • Jobs • People
Stronger Together.