Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce


January 6, 2009

Membership Meeting Alert

The Annual Membership meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, January 26th 6:30 pm at the Brauhaus. (SEE DETAILS BELOW)

Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm
at the Chicago Brauhaus.

Mark your calendars for the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. It is being held on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm at the Chicago Brauhaus. Please RSVP soon as space is limited and this gathering fills up quickly.

$20 member/$25 Non-member
Cash Bar
RSVP in advance is required!

RSVP no later than Friday, January 16th, 2009 at rsvp@lincolnsquare.org or call (773) 728-3890

Hear a brief update of exciting new Chamber programs for 2009 and vote on nominated members to the board of directors. The members being put forth for board of directors nomination include:

Martha Burrows of Timeless Toys
Fred Kempf of the Chicago Brauhaus
Rick Romanow of Ricochet's.

In order to vote that evening you must be a member in good standing with 2009 dues and any outstanding invoices paid. We look forward to kicking off our new year with you!

Here you will find information about what is going in the chamber and the neighborhood. For your convenience we have posted all Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce membership gatherings and committee meetings on the calendar as well. All events posted on this page are organized by the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce or chamber members. > > View Lincoln Square Events Calendar

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Get to know the other businesses and professionals in the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce. Some have been in business for 50 years or more, while others bring new ideas, services and merchandise to the neighborhood each time they open their doors. What they all have in common is a commitment to making the neighborhood the best possible environment for doing business.

Each month, we include a story about a Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce member, describing their business,

a little bit about their lives and what brought them to where they are today. The story appears on the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce website and in the newsletter. Be sure to read more about our January 2009 Member of the Month - The Dressing Room | Shoes.

Getting involved with the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce gives you an invaluable opportunity to increase the strength of your business and of your community. Make a difference by becoming involved with a committee or by volunteering for one of the Chamber's many activities. You'll have the chance to network with other business owners and share referrals. The Chamber also offers a number of ways to promote your business, including advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Learn how you can access more than 50 years of knowledge as a Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Member.

Founded in 1948, the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce is a professionally staffed not-for-profit association of nearly 300 local businesses, institutions, and professionals committed to addressing the issues most important to our livelihood and community. The Chamber works to improve the economic strength of Lincoln Square

by assisting its members with networking and marketing opportunities, advocacy and training, and area planning and development.

We sponsor more than 30 days of special events for our neighbors each year. We also serve as a resource to tourists, visitors and residents by offering numerous publications, maps and referrals to better acquaint newcomers to the area. We manage the day-to-day programs of the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District—a property-tax funded program providing for a clean, attractive and competitive commercial district, and the Lincoln Square Foundation—a 501(c)3 charitable organization delivering educational scholarships and cultural enrichment activities for the Lincoln Square community.

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Stop by one of Lincoln Square's local businesses to pick up a copy of the 2008/2009 Lincoln Square Neighborhood Guide & Directory Today!

Lincoln Square Water Bottles

One for $7 and two for $10..Email Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce for sizes and descriptions.

Lincoln Square t-shirts

Long sleeve Lincoln Square T-shirt $15 each.Email Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce if you would like to purchase some.

Get more involved in your community by volunteering at Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce special events! You do not have to be Chamber member or business owner to get involved.

Examples of events you can volunteer for are the Egg Hunt, Pub Crawl, May Fest, Sidewalk Sale, Car Show, Apple Fest, German-American Fest, Halloween Happenings, Holiday Festival and Holiday Party.

Add your email below to volunteer.

Since 1948, Lincoln Square has operated its own Chamber of Commerce. Today, the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce continues to work diligently to maintain the vital connections between the community and the businesses

that serve it. The Chamber encourages investment, retail development and capital improvements in our neighborhood. We sponsor promotional events, facilitate networking opportunities, offer educational resources, provide technical assistance and advocate on behalf of all businesses in Lincoln Square.