Business Partners

The mission of the Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown, is to provide comprehensive support services and access to technical assistance programs to businesses and economic investors located in and serving Uptown. The assistance furnished by the Business Partners will insure that Uptown businesses have the opportunity and tools to thrive, and that the needs for goods and services in the community are met.

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Chamber programs and services are delivered in cooperation with local Aldermen and the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development

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Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-Off Day

Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day--Saturday, August 12th

The Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-Off Day, sponsored by the City of Chicago, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Best Buy, allows Chicagoans to safely dispose of hazardous and recyclable items. The event will be held on Saturday, August 12th, 2006 from 8:00am-3:00pm at North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski. To view flyer click here.

Materials Accepted:
The following materials will be accepted: chemicals, electronics, TVs, computers, phones, small appliances, light bulbs, paints, cleaners, solvents and unused medications. (Commercial, industrial and agricultural waste will not be accepted.)

For more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day or any recycling initiatives in Chicago, call 311, or visit www.cityofchicago.org.

FILM--Uptown: Portrait of a Palace

See Uptown: Portrait of a Palace, a film by John Pappas & Michael Bisberg at the Portage Film Forum--A new showcase for independent filmmakers.

Thursday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at the Portage, 4050 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, 773-736-4050.

Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door.

To view page with informational flyer, click here.

World Cafe

The Institute of Cultural Affairs presents: Facilitator Cafe: "World Cafe" presented by George Packard with 30 years of International ICA work Friday, May 19th, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. To view flyer click here.

Please RSVP to May Domingo 773-769-6363 ext237 or email mdomingo@ica-usa.org, pthapanawat@ica-usa.org

The best networking event of the year!

Business Partners and Pegasus Players Theatre are partnering to bring you a fantastic springtime event on May 10th from 5:30 until 7pm at Pegasus Theater, 1145 W. Wilson in residence at Truman College.

Pegasus Players will perform 3 songs from their upcoming musical "tick...tick...BOOM!" Light refreshments courtesy of our Chamber members, and best of all...

GOODIE BAGS!
All guests will receive a cooler bag filled with great promotional items and discounts from Chamber members.

And our one GRAND PRIZE give-a-way will be the "DAY IN UPTOWN" goodie bag valued at $2,000, containing the following prizes:

Latest Grand Prize contributions...

Skin Care certificates for 1 Sugar Body Treatment, 2 European Facials, and 2 Aromatherapy Massages from Krys of Europe Skin Care
$50 gift card to Crew Bar + Grill
2 Cubs tickets to a night game from Uptown Service Station & Car Wash
One Hour Massage from At Ease Wellness Center

As well as these fantastic items...

Personal training session from BodyFit Athletic Club
Brunch for 2 at Unique So Chique - Tea & Chocolate Room
English Style High Tea for 2 at Urban Tea Lounge
Package of three facial Excelladerm microdermabrasion session from the MedSpa at NorthStar
Complete bicycle tune-up at Uptown Bikes
Dinner for 2 at Cafe Too (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday)
2 tickets to "tick...tick...BOOM!" from Pegasus Players Theatre
3-month membership including service fee and personal training from Curves
Your full color AD designed, printed, and mailed to 25,000 households in Uptown from Neighborhood Direct

And more coming in!

Cost? FREE!

This one's on us, but do your part and please bring a non-member business so we can build our membership. This IS a membership drive for us, as well as great networking for you. A stronger Chamber will bring you better events and better relationships. Help us grow!

R.S.V.P. to Alex Kos by replying to this email or call 773-878-1184 for any other questions.

Pegasus Players is located on the Truman College campus, 1145 West Wilson Avenue, in the west building. The entrance to the FREE parking lot, courtesy of Truman College, is located on Broadway just south of Wilson on the west side of the street. The entrance is next to Beck's Bookstore. Tell parking attendant that you are attending the Pegasus event.

Don't miss this event!!

Problem Building Seminar

Do you live in or near a problem building? To learn about your options join us on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Faith Tabernacle Church, 3750 N. Halsted, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Speakers from the State's Attorneys Office and the City of Chicago will be present. Brought to you by the Cook County State's Attorneys Office and the Chicago Police Department

Please RSVP to Lori at 773-506-3602 or ltrier@cookcountygov.com
Space is limited

A symbol of Uptown's progress

Of all places that evoke a particular image or culture in our minds, a tattoo studio is certainly paramount. However, be prepared for a great surprise! The new Uptown Tattoo Factory IS NOW OPEN! The Tattoo Factory has moved across the street to 4441 N. Broadway. The new studio has four times the space, and amenities including three 42-inch plasma screen TVs and ten 20-inch flat screens playing throughout the studio and satellite XM Radio. All the new high tech touchless features make a virtually touchless tattooing system. Come in and take a look at this futuristic update to an old Uptown business.

Margate Park Block Club 25-mile Bike Ride, May 7

25-mile Bike Ride with Margate Park Block Club
Sunday, May 7th, 2006, 7:45 am
Ride out at 8am, promptly! Meet at Margate Field House
R.S.V.P. by May 1st to Emerson 773-784-7487 or frith90@sbcglobal.net

Emerson Frith will lead this ride along the lakefront from Margate Park Field House to approximately 31st Street Beach and back. The average speed will be 10-15 miles per hour.

Margate Park Block Club will provide a snack & beverage upon return to the Field House. Please be sure to eat before and bring water. Helmet and waiver release required! Please bring your waiver with you. To obtain pdf waiver click here

"Uptown Chamber of Commerce" is now "Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown"

Business Partners will continue The Chamber's work for the business community, and continue to provide great events and programs.

Upcorp has changed its name to Uptown United, which features two councils "Development Partners" and "Community Partners" as a part of our evolution to meet the growing needs of all segments of our community.