Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

HPCC Radar

First Thursday: Networking Session

Date: May 1, 2014, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Highlight: Hyde Park Bank

Location: 1525 E. 53rd Street.

Join us in May when members of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce gather together to meet, greet and network! The night will be an epicurean delight with local restaurants providing food stations during the night.

HPCC member businesses will be highlighted during the evening. Meet the newest members of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce! The session is open to businesses, neighbors and friends of Hyde Park. You are welcome to bring flyers to promote your activities.

Hope to see you there!

Third Wednesday: Business Briefs

Topic: Getting Involved with the Hyde Park Festivals

Location: CHANT - 1509 E. 53rd Street

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2013

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Representatives from DuSable Arts & Craft Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Fourth of July Parade, 57th St. Art Fair, Oktoberfest and the Wooded Isle Festival will give 5 minute overviews and discuss opportunities for business involvement. Learn how you can get involved with the festival activity beyond being a vendor and sponsorships.

Join us for our popular monthly luncheon series at CHANT. For 2014, we'll focus on important topics for the business community. It's also a great opportunity for networking, and sharing great ideas!

Bring your business cards and information to share. The sessions are open to the public. Enjoy a tantilizing lunch at Chant during the presentation! Hope to see you there!

2014 First Thursday Calendar

Visit http://safety-security.uchicago.edu/ for more safety tips around Hyde Park and the University of Chicago campus!

If you see suspicious activity, immediately report it to UCPD

1) By phone: 773-702-8181

2) Use an Emergency Phone in Hyde Park

3) Call 911 - Chicago Police Department

4) Ext 123 on Campus Phone

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