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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 ...

FREE Workshop Next Monday! OLD NATIONAL BANK Building a Full Business Banking Relationship With Your Bank MONDAY, May 11 at 9 AM Start your week with practical tools to strengthen your financial foundation. Join us this Monday, May 11 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Little Village Chamber of Commerce 3610 W 26th St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL What you’ll gain: Learn how to build a strong, strategic relationship with ...

The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Kafecito in Little Village as our Business of the Month—a well-deserved honor for a business that has become a staple of our community through resilience, passion, and authentic flavor. Owned and operated by Maria Sotelo, Kafecito has been serving Little Village for well over a decade. Maria’s journey is one of determination and perseverance. Like many small business owners, she ...

HOY - TODAY! Food Safety & Restaurant Inspections Workshop in your community. This session is designed for restaurant owners, managers, and staff to support compliance and safe operations. We would appreciate if you can share this flyer (attached) with your restaurant network and look forward to partnering on future workshops. People are able to register online through this link or using the QR code in the flyer. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/wKZvckiU2a Taller sobre ...

Sabemos que puede ser dificil cuando está cambiando de banco. Estamosaca para ayudarle en cada paso del proceso. Nuestros propios expertos financieros lo apoyará de comienzo a fín para asegurar que esta informado y que se sienta seguro. Tenemos una sucursal en La Villita donde podemos atenderlo. Jimmy A. Lemus Branch Manager A.V.P Wintrust Bank N.A. 3354 W 26TH Street. Chicago, IL 60623 jlemus@wintrust.com #wintrustlittlevillage #wintrust #lavillitachicago #lavillita

Bring Your Business to the Heart of Little Village - Apply here The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is seeking small businesses interested in a year‑long storefront pop‑up experience along the vibrant 26th Street Corridor. This opportunity is designed to help businesses test, grow, and thrive in a high‑traffic commercial district. WHAT SELECTED BUSINESSES RECEIVE Rent Covered for the duration of the pop‑up Year‑Long Storefront Activation on 26th Street Ongoing ...

Mar 31st 2026, 7:00 am By Web Desk When candidate Donald Trump promised mass deportations on the 2024 campaign trail, it was hard to imagine exactly what that might turn into.  Though he boasted about implementing the “largest domestic deportation operation” in history, you could be forgiven f… When candidate Donald Trump promised mass deportations on the 2024 campaign trail, it was hard to imagine exactly what that might turn into. ...

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has an upcoming Cultural Center Open House event on Thursday, April 2nd from 4-8pm. This Open House is focused on artist professional development and includes an evening of hands-on workshops, headshots, film sector resources, portfolio reviews and networking sessions designed to support Chicago’s creative community. These programs will span disciplines including music, film, theater, visual arts and professional development for artists. Highlights include Artistic & Professional Development workshops that support ...

VOTE DAILY HERE! I have exciting news: Voting for the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact award is now officially LIVE! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve Advanced to the Quarter-Finals and closes on May 14th at 9:00 PM CT. Patricia Aguilar has been an active member of the local business community and a continues collaborating as member of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce since 2018. Patricia has been now nominated ...