Business Calendar
May 4
Loyalty Day Parade: New Lenox. Opportunity to walk with New Lenox Chamber officials and promote your business. Sunday, May 4. Line-up at 1:15 p.m. at Cedar and Fourth Street (in front of Lions Den). Parade, 2 p.m.
May 5 deadline
Joliet Chamber: Joliet Area Great Teachers Banquet, 6 p.m. May 8, Republic Banquet Hall, 113 Republic Ave., Joliet. Cost: $30 per person; tables of 10 available. RSVP by May 5 to (815) 727-5371.
May 5
New Lenox Chamber: Program. "The Business of Finding and Keeping a Job." Help sophomore Lincoln-Way students practice interview skills. Volunteer facilitators needed. 6 to 8 p.m. May 5. Lincoln Way Central High School.
May 6
Shorewood Chamber: May After Hours Event. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 6, Brandolino’s Encore Music, 700 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood. Near Louie’s Chophouse. Information: (815) 725-2900.
May 7
Plainfield Chamber: Open House. Harris-Plainfield, 15101 S. Route 59, Plainfield, 5 to 7 p.m. May 7. Food and prizes, including a Nintendo Wii. RSVPs appreciated to Mike Shelton, (815) 267-4198, or Michael.shelton@harrisbank.com.
May 8
Grundy Chamber: Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. May 8. Sponsored by: Morris Country Club, 2615 W. Route 6, Morris. $3 entry fee.
May 9 deadline
Romeoville Chamber: Member Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. May 13, P.B. Mulligan’s, Prairie Bluff Golf Club, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Sponsor: Country Inn & Suites. Guest Speaker: Trisha Svehla. Topic: "You Just Don’t Understand" - Exploring the unique differences of Communication styles between men and women, and how to bridge the gap. $20 for members w/RSVP by May 9 to (815) 886-2076, or info@romeovillechamber.org. All guests and members without reservations will be charged $25.
May 15
Bolingbrook Chamber: Membership Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. May 15, Famous Dave’s BBQ, 704 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. Sponsored By: Bolingbrook Rotary Club. $20 w/RSVP; $25/Walk-Ins. (630) 226-8420.
May 15
Illinois Chamber: 2008 Health Care Conference. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 15, Marriott Hotel Chicago Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Ave. Keynote Speaker: Regina Herzlinger, Manhattan Institute Center for Medical Progress, senior fellow. Luncheon Speaker: Dr. David Gratzer, physician, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Cost: Illinois Chamber members: $249; non-Illinois Chamber members: $299. Register: online: www.ilchamber.org; (217) 522-5512, ext. 226.
May 15 deadline
Homer Township Chamber: Annual Chamber Golf Outing, June 12, at Broken Arrow Golf Club. Register by May 15 to take advantage of early bird prices, which include 18 holes of golf with cart, box lunch, social hour, and full dinner for $110 per person. Download registration form on chamber home page (www.homerchamber.com) under "Chamber Headlines."
May 20
Romeoville Chamber: "Business AFTER 5" 5 to 7 p.m. May 20, Brunswick Zone XL Romeoville, 735 N. Center Blvd. Romeoville. (815) 886-2076.
May 16 deadline
Manhattan Chamber: Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. May 22, Manhattan Park District, 395 State St. (In Hansen Plaza). RSVP by May 16 to (815) 478-3811.
May 22
Bolingbrook Chamber: Ninth annual Bowling Bonanza, 6 to 10 p.m. May 22, AMF Lanes, 401 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Sponsored by: Rick’s Landscaping and Lawn Care of Bolingbrook. For recommended reservations, sponsorship opportunities or more information, call the chamber at (630) 226-8420.
May 29
Joliet Chamber: Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. May 29, D’Arcy Automobiles, 2022 Essington Road, Joliet.
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