South Asian American Chamber of Commerce IL

Online with OMEE – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | IL
Online with OMEE – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | June 5, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Register here
Is access to financial capital important for your business?
The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that’s open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic), women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+) and any other marginalized groups-owned businesses. Team OMEE will provide you with the latest updates on financial resources like federal and state programs, information about other opportunities, and answer any questions you may have about your business. We’ll take questions in English and Spanish.

Celebrate & Connect: AAPI Heritage Month Closeout Small Business Symposium & Networking
2024-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Celebrate & Connect: AAPI Heritage Month Closeout Small Business Symposium & Networking
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | In-Person | Register
North Park University, Hamming Hall, 3225 W Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
In collaboration with the North River Commission/Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, Fifth Third Bank, and Chicago Asian Network, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) invites you to celebrate the end of AAPI Heritage Month with a panel discussion by distinguished AAPI food entrepreneurs, essential business resources from government agencies, and networking opportunities! All communities are welcome. Also, there will be a special announcement about a grant opportunity for AAPI-owned restaurants! Free parking is available in the Visitor Lot at Kedzie and Foster Avenues. Complimentary Amber Agave boba drinks for guests! More information in our registration page.
Would love to see you there as well if you’re available!

SUMMER FESTIVAL CERTIFICATION
2024-05-29 - 2024-08-23 | IL
The Illinois Restaurant Association, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Health, is excited to present the Summer Festival Sanitation Certification Class. This detailed and informative 2.5-hour course is mandatory for all summer festival food service vendors and encompasses all aspects of outdoor food handling and effective festival sanitation practices.
The IRA also offers Private Classes at your location in English and Spanish for groups of 10 or more. Call at 312-787-4000 to arrange for a private class.
Class Tuition:
IRA Member- $40.00
Non-Member- $45.00
Virtual Zoom Class Time:
Class Time: 10:00am – 12:30 pm
Summer Festival Vendor Sanitation Certification Training classes are held in a virtual format through Zoom in the following dates:

MAY
Wednesday, May 29
JUNE
Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, June 14
Thursday, June 20
Thursday, June 27
JULY
Wednesday, July 3
Wednesday, July 10
Friday, July 19
Friday, July 26
AUGUST
Friday, August 2
Friday, August 9
Friday, August 16
Friday, August 23
If you wish to join, please be advised that there is a minimum of 3 weeks for the turnaround on festival certificates.
For more information, please see the 2024 Special Event Festival Training Presentation.

Chamber's Inaugural Kickoff Event
2022-04-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn, North Shore, 5300 Touhy Ave, Skokie, 60077
