Wednesday, September 8
8:15A Novus Officium Committee
Join this dynamic group-Everyone is welcome.


Thursday, September 9
4:30P Business After Hours
Enjoy refreshments and see what this member has to offer. This is a Multi-Chamber event so bring plenty of business cards.


Friday, September 10
11:45A Business Unwrapped
Is Google just a business? How did they come up with that idea? Have you seen their offices, and the way they organize work life for their employees? What about Ben and Jerry, Cliff Bars, Starbucks? Where did it all come from? If you thought being creative was just for artists you should take a serious look at businesses. Growing, developing, improving, and even financing businesses these days, can exercise those creative muscles. It is not about doing things the way they have always been done and this session aims to look at creativity in a business context. Hilary Burkinshaw of Centerpoint at Governor`s State University will lead this informative presentation. Bring your lunch and learn.

Monday, September 13
4:00P Business After Hours
Food, vendors, giveaways and more! Don’t miss this one!


Tuesday, September 14
10:00A Job Fair
The Village of Orland Park will co-host the “Road To Employment Job Fair” with U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL 13) on Tuesday, September 14th at the village’s Sportsplex, 11351 West 159th Street. The fair and workshops will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is also participating in the fair that will connect job seekers with career opportunities from a wide spectrum of industries and some of the area’s top employers. The event will also include workshops designed to teach job seekers how to prepare resumes, do well during interviews or seek personalized career counseling.
To register to host a free booth at the fair send an email to RSVPJobs@mail.house.gov. Further information is available by calling Biggert’s Willowbrook office at 630/655-2052.



Wednesday, September 15
8:00A Board Meeting


Wednesday, September 15
4:00P Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Celebrate the opening of this new business and see what they have to offer.


Thursday, September 16
7:45A Member Orientation
New members, current members even those thinking of joining the chamber are welcome to this orientation to help you learn the benefits of a chamber membership.

Friday, September 17
10:00A Ribbon Cutting
Stop in and celebrate the opening of this new business and enjoy half price pitas all day!

Wednesday, September 22
7:45A Monthly Membership Meeting
Mid Term Elections in November! Dr. Deron Schreck is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Moraine Valley Community College. Since he began teaching at Moraine Valley in 1999, Dr. Schreck has taught American National Government, State and Local Government, and Introduction to Political Science courses. Deron has served on panel discussions related to the War in Iraq, Presidential and Congressional elections, political parties, and the Obama Presidency. He has been a debate moderator for Congressional races in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and spoken to groups on Illinois government reform. Deron is also a guest commentator in the SouthtownStar where he has written about politics and government on a national and state level. Deron has been a guest on "Beyond the Beltway" with Bruce DuMont and has had papers accepted by the Southern Political Science Association. In January 2010, he completed his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago where he wrote about how communities in the southwest suburbs of Chicago dealt with morality issues. Deron will present a synopsis of the November midterm elections from a national and statewide perspective. The meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. at Silver Lake Country Club, 82nd Avenue and 147th Street in Orland Park. $13 for Members and $15 for non-members and at the door.

Wednesday, September 22
4:00P Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Come welcome this new Chamber member to the business community! Be sure to bring those business cards as this is a joint event with the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, September 23
4:30P Business After Hours
Refreshments will be provided by Ruby Tuesday. There will be goody bags and raffles for everyone! Come out and be part of this fun event!


Thursday, September 30
4:30P Ribbon Cutting/Open House