Attention all wine and chocolate lovers! Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual Bubbly & Chocolate Walk on Sunday, February 25th in historic downtown Frankfort. Get ready to indulge in a variety of delicious sparkling wines, chocolate treats, and appetizers while exploring our charming shops and businesses. This is an event you won't want to miss, and tickets are now on sale but don't wait they will go fast!

The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present our Inaugural Leadership in Style Fashion Show in conjunction with National Women's History Month! The event will take place on Thursday, March 14th, at CD&ME from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. With this event, we want to showcase how fashion can make anyone feel empowered and confident in the workplace to help make a difference in our community. 

We aim to feature a diverse range of Chamber member businesses, from salons and boutiques to lawyers, contractors, and more, with sponsorship opportunities featuring your company on the runway or highlighted throughout the event. All members are welcome to join in on the event!

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the South Suburban Service League, an all-women-run organization with the mission to provide financial assistance, through fundraising events, to individuals and organizations in need, focusing on the southern suburbs.

Be a part of this exciting event as we feature our many valued Chamber businesses on the runway. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact jesse@frankfortchamber.com or (815) 469-3356.

Click HERE for sponsorship opportunities

Sponsor Deadline: Friday, February 23rd

A new federal law came into effect on January 1, 2024, which impacts many Illinois businesses. The law requires them to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to the federal government. This law is called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and it aims to prevent corruption and illicit activities. The law applies to all domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and other business entities with fewer than 20 employees and less than $5 million in gross receipts or sales. The law requires these small-to-medium-sized businesses to disclose their beneficial owners (individuals who own or control the company) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is a bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department. FinCEN has provided a list of 23 exemptions that apply. Otherwise, if a company was created or is registered to operate in the U.S. by filing documents with the Secretary of State’s office, it must file.

Have any questions? Please reach out to the Director of Business Services, Kimberly Hill, Director at KHill@ilsos.gov or 312-881-0763

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Frankfort Fall Fest Artisan and Gourmet Food applications are now available. The festival is a great opportunity for vendors to showcase their talents and connect with the community. If you're an artisan or gourmet food vendor interested in participating, apply online at www.frankfortfallfestival.com. We can't wait to see what amazing creations you bring to the festival! Any questions please call (815) 469-3356 or email office@frankfortchamber.com.

At the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, we firmly believe that local businesses' success is critical to the growth and prosperity of our community. That's why we are dedicated to providing our members with all the necessary resources to help them thrive. As a business owner, you can take advantage of our free notary services, which are exclusively available to our members.

Our notary services are convenient, reliable, and completely free of charge to our Chamber members, making it easy for you to get your documents notarized without any hassle. Whether you need to notarize a contract, an agreement, or any other legal document, our notary is here to assist you.

So why wait? Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our office or request us to come to you. We look forward to helping you achieve your business goals!