The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall East Annex, 2434 Vermont St. Below are the meeting dates and other events scheduled for 2026.
August
August 6 – Coffee & Conversation at Pilich Station Grill, 12739 Sacramento Ave.
August 12 – Monthly Board Meeting
August 15 – Backyard Concert: Ms. Sassy & The Blues Power Band, 2523 High St. $30 ticket includes food and beverages. Purchase tickets here.
September
September 3 – Coffee & Conversation at Pilich Station Grill, 12739 Sacramento Ave
September 9 – Monthly Board Meeting
September 12 – Porch Concert; 12738 Maple Ave. Free to attend; all donations to the performers.
September 23 – Lunch & Learn, “Lending & Access To Capital,” with Wintrust Bank, 11:30 a.m. – 1:p.m., Blue Island Historical Society, 13018 Maple Ave.
September 28 – After Hours, “Communicating For Success” with Business Coach Angela Grabczyk. 6:00 p.m., Jerry’s BBQ, 13308 Olde Western Ave.
October
October 1 – Coffee & Conversation at Pilich Station Grill, 12739 Sacramento Ave
October 14 – Monthly Board Meeting
October 28 – Lunch & Learn, “Managing Cash Flow” 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St.
November
November 5 – Coffee & Conversation at Pilich Station Grill, 12739 Sacramento Ave
November 11 – Monthly Board Meeting
November 28 – Small Business Saturday
December
December 3 – Coffee & Conversation at Pilich Station Grill, 12739 Sacramento Ave
December 5 – Blue Island Kringle Mart & Light Parade
December 17 – Holiday Party