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If you are a business owner thinking about retirement and want to consider exit strategies, this workshop is for you: Wintrust Bank & Pueblo Consulting STRATEGIC EXIT PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WEDNESDAY, May 13 at 6 PM Dear Business Owner, For generations, family-owned businesses have been the heart of our community. But today, many owners are facing an important question: what comes next? If your children are pursuing different ...

Workshop #1 Promote Your Business for FREE on WWW.VisitLittleVillage.com By:DE LA MANO PROGRAM & WWW.VISITLITTLEVILLAGE.COM TUESDAY, May 12 at 9 AM Learn how to get your Little Village business online, attract visitors, and promote your local events—at no cost. Join us this Tuesday, May 12 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Food Hero Events 3331 W 26th St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL Who should attend?: Local Business owners Restaurants Organizations Event ...

This week-long initiative is designed to empower, connect, and support small business owners through a series of expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and practical resources to help your business grow. Whether you are starting out, scaling up, or planning your next phase, Small Business Week offers valuable insights and tools tailored to the needs of our local entrepreneurs. Event Highlights Throughout the week, participants will have access to sessions covering key topics such as: Building ...

FORBES ARTICLE By Lyanne Alfaro, Contributor. Lyanne covers Latino entrepreneurship in the U.S. economy. Mar 02, 2026, 10:02am ESTMar 02, 2026, 11:12am EST Ask a Chicagoan about Little Village, and you’ll learn that the neighborhood not only holds cultural history but also economic weight in the city. "[26th Street] is a very blessed street for commerce. People come to visit from many places,” Patricia Rodriguez, owner of Paty’s Restaurant Carnitas ...

Give a gift that sparkles as bright as your love! Little Village is home to expert jewelers offering everything from timeless gold necklaces to custom-made rings. This Valentine’s Day, find a shimmering piece that will be cherished for years to come. Celebrate love where the heart of the community beats! This Valentine's Day, skip the big box stores and find something truly special right here in Little Village. Whether you ...

Looking for the perfect way to say "I love you"? Our local florists and gift shops on 26th Street are pouring their hearts into every custom arrangement and artisanal treasure. Skip the generic supermarket bouquets and choose something that reflects the beauty of our community. Support Local: Every purchase helps keep our immigrant-owned businesses thriving and our corridor vibrant. Shop small, shop Little Village! 🇲🇽✨

The Little Village Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel our upcoming Membership Mixer originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We want to express our immense gratitude to all our members, allies, and the community for your continued support and enthusiasm for our events. Please be assured that this cancellation will not affect our regular calendar of future ...

About the job The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as an Administrative & Program Coordinator. This bilingual (Spanish/English) role provides comprehensive administrative, office management, and program support, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the organization. The coordinator will support outreach and events, serve as a front-facing resource for clients, and assist the Executive Director in advancing LVCC’s mission. Responsibilities: ...

About the job The Outreach & Membership Specialist plays a hands-on role in strengthening relationships with small business owners in Little Village and expanding engagement with the Chamber’s programs and membership offerings. This bilingual position (Spanish/English) focuses on direct outreach, membership recruitment and retention, program promotion, and data collection. This is a highly field-based role that requires extensive time spent walking the Little Village commercial corridor, visiting businesses in person, ...

Chicago, IL – January 17, 2026 – Global Tax & Bookkeeping, a trusted name in financial services for the Latino business community in Little Village and Chicagoland, proudly announces its rebranding to QIPU (www.qipu.us) . This transformation marks a new era of advanced technology, expanded services, and a renewed commitment to the success of local businesses. Inspired by the ancestral Inca quipu—a symbol of precision and order—QIPU blends cultural heritage with modern ...