Vendor Fair 2017
You are invited to participate as a vendor in the upcoming Business Resource and Membership Drive for the Bellwood Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place on September 15th, 2017 at Stevenson Park, 3105 Washington Blvd, Bellwood, IL 60104. Simply put, small businesses have consistently played a major role in economic growth because they create so many jobs, however, only about two-thirds of businesses will survive 2 years in business, and half of all businesses will survive 5 years. We want to help change this epidemic. We anticipate a minimum of 250 businesses from the western...
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“The Power of Economic Development” Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Stacy’s CAFÉ – 845 Mannheim Rd, Bellwood, IL 60104 Event Schedule: 12:00 PM – Introductions/Networking/Lunch 1:00 PM – Luncheon Keynote Address Keynote: Dr. Amara Enyia Dr. Amara Enyia is a Public Policy expert on city and state policy as well as international affairs/foreign policy with expertise in Central Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. She writes extensively on issues of education, economic development, fiscal policy and systems thinking. Dr. Enyia is the Founder and Principal...
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Spring has arrived and with it comes a time to foster new ideas and relationships. In the spirit of renewal and revival the Bellwood Chamber of Commerce is holding a Membership Drive in the month of April 2017. The Bellwood Chamber of Commerce is the area’s leading business and professional organization serving the needs of business and industry. We are excited to announce that we will be out in the community talking to businesses about our chamber. Our new members benefit from a wealth of events and networking activities to discuss the ever-changing business landscape. Please review the...
Read MoreAnnual Scholarship and Awards Banquet
On June 7th, 2017 the Chambers of Commerce of Bellwood, Maywood and Broadview are coming together to hold its Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Proviso West High School in Hillside, IL. The keynote speaker is Chris Kennedy, Chicago businessman, former chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of Illinois, and candidate for Illinois governor. This year’s theme is “A Future of Excellence through Unity”. We are anticipating well over 400 participants so register early. Last year’s event was very successful as the Bellwood Chamber of Commerce...
Read MoreBreakfast with the Mayor
As of Thursday, April 27th, REGISTRATION is now CLOSED for the May 4th “Breakfast with the Mayor” event sponsored by the Bellwood Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Bellwood Chamber of Commerce would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the new mayor of Bellwood, Mr. Andre Harvey. Join the Bellwood Chamber as we present “Breakfast with the Mayor” on Thursday, May 4th 2017. This event serves as an opportunity for local business owners and interested citizens to meet the new Mayor in an informal setting to learn about the Mayor’s vision for economic development in...
Read MoreCelebrating our 60th Year
Join us in 2017 as we celebrate our 60th year connecting businesses to each other and the community. We will have events for you to learn, network and lead within out organization.
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