LPCC Provides Businesses a Resource to Make “Going Green” a Reality

WHAT: “Going Green” Business After Hours
WHO: The Chicago Business Community
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Aquae Sulis
2211 N. Elston

COST: Pre-Registration: LPCC Members $20; Non-Members $30 After April 20: LPCC Members $25; Non-Members $35

Protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility. Business owners in Chicago – and across the planet – are in a unique position to help control their carbon footprint and energy use. Are you looking to learn more about energy efficiency and its benefits to both the environment and your business? Have a new product or service you think will help save businesses money on their energy costs? Then the LPCC’s “Going Green” Business After Hours event is for you.

Join the LPCC and community business members on Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m., for conversation, networking and more. Aquae Sulis, a high end kitchen and bath fixture store in Lincoln Park, located at 2211 N. Elston will serve as host of the event sponsored by LPCC member Premier Waste and Recycling. LPCC members and other business owners are welcome to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation at this unique event.

“Environmentally-friendly products and business practices save more than our planet, they help save businesses money as well,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the LPCC. “The LPCC is committed not only to promoting local businesses, but also to shaping a healthy environment for generations to come.”

Pre-registration for the event is now open. The pre-registration price is $20 for LPCC members and $30 for non-members. The price after April 20, or at-the-door, is $25 for LPCC members and $35 for non-members.

"Ring in the New Year" Coffee Connection

They say that diamonds are forever. At networking events organized by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC), connections made with fellow Chicagoland businesses can be lasting as well.

On March 11 the LPCC offered its first Coffee Connection of 2009 and provided members an opportunity to "Ring in the New Year" with networking, coffee and breakfast treats at Robbins Bros., an engagement ring store in Lincoln Park. Approximately 40 members of the LPCC community attended the event which included the raffle of a silver necklace an earring set donated by the Robbins Bros. staff. Coffee was made possible at this event through a partnership with Gibson's Restaurants.

“With an uncertain economic landscape affecting the bottom line for nearly every business nationwide, now is the time to make the connections that will help promote your product or service,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the LPCC. “I encourage both LPCC members and Chicago businesses to attend our first Coffee Connection of 2009 to network with the community’s business leaders.”