April 2022
Upcoming Event

RSVP-April Foolishness

CHECK OUT WHO'S JOINING US FOR THE "TASTE OF THINGS TO COME"!

Friday, April 1
Doors open 7 pm - Showtime at 8
Gorton Community Center

Have a little cabin fever? Join in -d-up comedy, yummy tastings from local eateries like the soon-to-be-opened Le Colonial and Sophia Steak and local favorites, Pazzo di Vino, Hungry Monkey Bakery, Left Bank, My Charcuterie and Rosati's!

The fun evening will feature the talents of Lake Forest's own funny man, Rick Young, along with well-known comedians Rocky LaPorte and Hari Rao -- and there will also be the opportunity to jump in on the fun of a cash raffle and more. ($30 for food & show; cash bar) Space is limited so get your tickets today!

Thanks to our event sponsors...

... and a big thank you to our food sponsors!
Upcoming Workshop
Benefits Workshop

Thursday, April 7 at 9-10am
Via Zoom

Take an hour out of your day to get all the tips on maximizing your Chamber Membership! Perfect for prospective, new and current members wanting details on member benefits.
 
Complimentary admission. Advance registration required to receive the Zoom link. Can't attend, but would like more information? Please reach out here.
B4Work
B4 Work

2nd & 4th Fridays at 8 am
At Lifeworking (all in-person!)
717 Forest Ave., LF

April 8
Featured guest: Tricia Schwall, Senior Resource Manager of Dickinson Hall

April 22
Featured guest: Joan Lynch, Lynch Construction

Make B4Work a habit to cultivate those referrals! Join us for some lively networking and an informative presentation - a great way to start your day.

Guests are welcome | Complimentary Admission
RSVP Requested
Upcoming Women's Event
Women's Business Network Event!

Women's Business Network Relaunch
Co-hosted by Suite Escape and the LF/LB Chamber

April 20
6:30-8pm
Suite Escape
In The Gorton Center, 409 E. Illinois Rd.

In April, Suite Escape is hosting the relaunch of the Chamber's Women's Business Network with an after-hours special event. Light refreshments will be served and admission is complimentary.
Upcoming Networking Event

Business After Hours

Wednesday, April 27
5:30-7pm
Luke's of Lake Bluff
203 N. Waukegan Rd., LB

Enjoy after hours networking and nibbles with new and old friends and colleagues at Luke's of Lake Bluff. Admission is complimentary, but advance registration is required.
Welcome
A warm welcome to our newest members!
Member Spotlights
Check out the most recent Member Spotlights…
Lowey Sichol & Clark Bundy,
Champion Ways
Michael Rivera,
BrightStar Care
We featured some great businesses over the last month in our Member Spotlight feature! Thanks to Lowey Sichol & Clark Bundy of Champion Ways and Michael Rivera of BrightStar Care. Please click here to learn more about these great members.
Biz to Biz News
The Music Institute of Chicago hosts it annual Gala Benefit

Thursday, June 2
6pm
Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware Place
Chicago

Celebrating more than 90 years of advancing innovation, access, and excellence in music education.The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by an elegant dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds from the Gala Benefit provide the single-largest source of funds for financial aid and scholarships, tuition-free community engagement and schools programming, and neighborhood-based service activities that positively impact thousands of individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year.

LAKE FOREST BUSINESSES:
Participate in an Earth Month Kickoff

Sun., April 3, 12-4pm
Market Square

Green Minds LFLB and The City of Lake Forest and Green Minds LFLB are hosting
Earth Month Kickoff -- join local residents, businesses, and others to create an Act for Earth: This I can do, 2022 — an Earth helpful action your store or staff members can practice throughout 2022. Your business and core staff will have the opportunity to be featured on various social media platforms, including @CityoflLakeForestil @BartTheCart_lf and @GreenMindsorg. If you can't join in on April 3, you can always send your business's "Act for Earth in 2022" directly HERE.

Be a Star and join the School of St. Mary community!

Join as a corporate sponsor for our:
Crusader 5k Race
April 23
and/or
Gala
May 13
Let us promote your businesses to our active and engaged LF/LB community of parents!

AUDITIONS for the Academy’s 2022–23 season

April 11 & August 8
By special appointment

Seeking student musicians ages 13-18

The Academy’s comprehensive training program for gifted pre-college students provides piano and string musicians with the best music education in preparation for conservatory admission. Students have attended the Academy from all corners of the country and from across the globe. The all-inclusive program meets for 30 weeks on Saturdays, September through May, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Forest College.

Picking the Right Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan

Tuesday, April 19
7pm

Join us to learn about what Medicare does and does not cover, where Medigap plans come in, and how to find the best plan for you using tools from the Library's informational Weiss Ratings database.

The Sheridan at Green Oaks Invites You to Cocktails & Conversation

April 6
4:30-6:30pm

Stop by for a drink and learn more about Symbria's offerings at Sheridan at Green Oaks.

Hill & Stone Insurance will be hosting an outdoor paper shredding event for all!

Saturday, April 16
9-11am
900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff – east parking lot (behind the building)
 
There will also be electronic disposal available for computers, chips, phones, and other electronic items you would not want to throw away at home. Event is complimentary.



Thank you to our Chamber partners for their support...