• FIRST ANNUAL LOVE CRAWL RIGHT HERE IN UPTOWN

    Join Business Partners The Chamber for Uptown and Uptown United for the First Annual Love Crawl: Pub Crawl on June 9th 2012 from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM to celebrate Gay Pride Month right here in Uptown. This event will be co-sponsored by Windy City Times and Stella Beer with great deals on drinks at 9 local Uptown bars including: SoFo Tap, The Spot, Nick's Uptown, Bar of Buena, Annoyance Theater, Uptown Lounge, Fat Cat, Crew Bar and Grill, and Big Chicks! This is sure to be a great event so bring your friends and celebrate Gay Pride month in style. Have we mentioned that this is a themed event? Indeed it is, with the Love Boat T.V. Series as the inspiration. Come dressed as your Favorite Love Boat crew member, famous guest, or cruise wear as there will be a costume contest with fabulous prizes to be won. If you volunteer for uptown United's annual "Day of Service that same morning you can get 15% off your LOVE CRAWL ticket (with this ticket you will get your very own Love Crawl Tee-Shirt and a 9 hour tour!).

    For more information contact Business Partners at 773. 878. 1184 or email us at: info@uptownbusinesspartners.com, or go to Our Event Page to Register!

    See you on the 9th for the best themed Pub Crawl this Neighborhood has ever seen!

  • Chicago Pizza Fest in Uptown!

    No other city in America can lay claim to three of the most popular types of pizza: deep dish, stuffed, and neopolitan and Pizza Fest Chicago has one major focus: pizza, pizza ... and more pizza! In addition to pizza vendors galore, other weekend highlights will include a great live music stage lineup. There will also be a "Chicago's best pizza" contest where Chicago's best pizzerias will be invited to submit their entries for the city's best Deep Dish, Gourmet, and Neopolitan-- all to be judged by panels of pizza enthusiasts, Chicago celebrities, and native Chicagoans.

    Chicago Pizza Fest Details are:
    Date: Sat/Sun, June 16-17
    Time: Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 10pm Daily
    Location: Wilson & Broadway | Chicago

    For more details go to Chicago Special Events Pizza Fest Page.


  • Windy City RibFest 2012 in Uptown

    Finger lickin' slabs from some of the best local and national ribbers will be in the spotlight at this popular summer food/street fest that's celebrating its third year in Uptown in 2012. Even better? A rockin' 3-day music stage lineup featuring some of the hottest local and national rock/pop and classic indie acts as well as local tribute bands!

    This "saucy" happening also features arts & crafts, a daytime play area for kids, plus beer and wine. Plus Windy City RibFest in Uptown takes place just steps away from three of Chicago's hippest music venues: the Riviera Theatre, the Green Mill, and the iconic Aragon Ballroom.

    If you would like to be a vendor at RibFest 2012 click here to be taken to the Special Event Management registration site to begin the process.

    If you are a Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown Member in good standing and would like to be a vendor at RibFest this year there are discounts available to you through the Chamber so please contact us at the office at info@uptownbusinesspartners.com">info@uptownbusinesspartners.com or 773-878-1184 before you begin the registration process.

    Take a look at the Windy City RibFest 2011 in Uptown Picture Gallery.

    AND NEW THIS YEAR >>>

    The First Annual Uptown King of the Grill Amateur BBQ Competition

    Want to be part of RibFest? Come Grill for Glory!

    On Sunday July 15, 2012 in the Bridgeview Bank Parking Lot At Clifton and Lawrence Avenue (behind Bridgeview Bank Building) there will be a grill-off right here in Uptown for you Uptowners!

    Sponsored by Uptown Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown this contest will give local backyard BBQ enthusiasts a chance to showcase their grilling skills for bragging rights as the Uptown King (or Queen) of the Grill!

    Cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights for traditional BBQ ribs, pulled pork as well as unique flavors that celebrate diversity of Uptown!

    For more info contact Business Partners at info@uptownbusinesspartners.com

  • Vintage Bazaar at the Aragon Ballroom -- Second Sundays This Summer

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  • May 31st Chamber Energizer at Profile's Theater

    Join Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown for our May 31st Member Meet and Mingle, Hosted by Uptown's very own Profiles Theatre

    While you enjoy light appetizers and a glass of wine or two, you can chat with other Business Partners, see Profiles Theatre's new space and hear a talk on how our local theaters positively impact the Uptown community.

    Join us Thursday May 31, 2012 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
    at Profile's Theater: 4147 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60613, www.profilestheatre.org.

    Contact Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown for further details and to RSVP to this month's Chamber Meet and Mingle event by calling: 773. 878. 1184, or through email at: rsvp@uptownbusinesspartners.com

  • Stressed Out?

    Come learn how to mitigate your stress at a luncheon hosted by Central Lakeview Merchants and Business partners the Chamber for Uptown, Monday the 21st of May and noon at Pizza Rustica: 3908 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60613. To RSVP to this event contact CLM at CLMA@centrallakeview.biz.

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  • New to Business Partners: Job Listings through Chicago Workforce Center, Northside.

    Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown and the Chicago Workforce Center, Northside are partnering to bring you Community Employment Resources. This Bi-Weekly Newsletter presented by Northside Placement Specialist, Marquis Scott is just one of the many services available at the Chicago Workforce Center, Northside and through Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown.

    Click here to view the most recent edition of
    "The Career Action Network,
    A Bi-Weekly Career Resources Newsletter."

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One great benefit of Uptown Chamber membership is the Member 2 Member Discount Program. All you have to do is show your Member 2 Member Discount Card for savings on all kinds of goods and services at participating Uptown businesses.

Even Uptown residents can participate! For $25/year become a "Friend of the Chamber" and receive your discount card for savings all year long.

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