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BUSINESS
Cutting ribbons, celebrating business
Even during the pandemic, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce continued its regular tradition of celebrating local businesses with long ribbons and, yes, a giant pair of scissors.
Not just for grand openings, these ribbon cuttings also commemorate important milestones, such as when a business gets a new owner, opens a new location, or has a big anniversary. Marking these occasions is an essential part of what the Chamber of Commerce does, and bringing out the scissors is one of the more popular benefits enjoyed by Chamber members.
In 2021, we gathered together to celebrate the opening of DM Burton in their new space!
The launch of the West Suburban Medical Center’s Outpatient Center for Behavioral Health was a huge success with many from the OPRF community showing up to support this new venture.
Mary Ann Bender pictured with Melissa Cleveland and Chris Griffi th from Oak Park Bank.
2021
Styles4Kidz Wonder Works Children’s Museum
Sparkle Aesthetics Einnim
Brewpoint Cafe La Borra Cafe
Studio of Art
YogaSix Play It Again Sports DM Burton
Oak Park Bank
Oak Park Dental Studio
Personalization House
The Oak Avenue Barber
Jeffrey Hines State Farm
RIBBON CUTTINGS SINCE JUNE 2021
2022
West Suburban Medical Center’s Outpatient Center for Behavioral Health KyuRamen Amazing Lash Studio Olsen’s Ace Hardware
Kettlestrings Grove Empower Family Therapy Pleasant Home
Oak Park Bank - Madison Street
Behavioral Learning
Live—and Lively—Networking Returns
On April 12, 2022, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce brought together a large and enthusiastic crowd for an in-person Speed Networking event. Hosted by Concordia University Chicago, the soldout high-energy meet-andgreet brought in many new faces making lots of new connections. Jamilla Yipp Photography was there to capture the intensity of the evening.
Visit the Chamber website, oprfchamber.org, for details on the next Speed Networking event coming up at the beginning of 2023.
Top 3: How’s your elevator pitch? Do you have it down to 2 minutes? Well the attendees of the Speed Networking event this year perfected just that! Bottom: Leaders from the Leadership Lab past & present, gather together to show their strength.
Oak Park Business Districts Oak Park has 12 distinct shopping districts: The Arts District on Harrison from Ridgeland to Austin, houses a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, plus businesses that focus on the healing arts. Chicago-Harlem District, between Harlem and Oak Park Ave. on Chicago, is home to museums and historic structures. Chicago-Austin District, between Ridgeland and Austin on Chicago, is one of Oak Park’s service-based business districts. Downtown Oak Park is a unique shopping and dining area in an eclectic architectural setting, centered at Marion and Lake. Garfield-Harlem District extends from Home to Harlem along Garfield and includes Oak Park’s industrial businesses. Hemingway Business District centered at Oak Park and Lake, is the destination for dining and shops and a multitude of services. Lake-Austin District is located along Lake between Ridgeland and Austin and on South between Scoville and Austin. Madison Business District, along Madison between Austin and Harlem, forms a spine of commercial enterprises. North Avenue District on North Avenue between Downtown Oak Park
Austin and Harlem offers an array of destinations in both Chicago and Oak Park. Roosevelt Road District on Roosevelt between Austin and Harlem serves as the boundary between Oak Park and Berwyn. Pleasant District, on Marion between Pleasant and South Boulevard, is home to the village’s largest hotel and has a diverse mix of restaurants and services. Southtown District, centered at Oak Park and Harrison, is divided by the Eisenhower expressway and offers shopping and dining.
ORGANIZATIONS
Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce
143 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 613-0550 oprfchamber.org A membership-based business organization representing more than 500 retailers, businesses, professionals and community organizations. The Chamber is a leadership and educational organization fostering and promoting business interests.
Oak Park Economic Development Corp.
John Lynch, Executive Director 104 N. Oak Park Ave. Suite 203 , Oak Park (708) 383-3838 oakparkeconomicdevelopmentcorporation.org Established in 1974 as the Oak Park Development Corp. by area banks and businesses,
JAVIER GOVEA
the OPEDC is a community economic redevelopment agency, functioning as a catalyst between developers, property and business owners, and village staff.
Development Customer Service Department
Village of Oak Park Tammie Grossman, Director 123 Madison St. Oak Park (708) 358-5420 oak-park.us
Downtown Oak Park
Shanon Williams, Executive Director 1010 Lake St., Suite 114 Oak Park (708) 383-4145 downtownoakpark.net
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