Empowering small business in Chicago’s Southland for over two decades.

Events

Thursday December 5, 2024

Venue

Balagio Restaurant & Banquets

17501 Dixie Highway

Homewood, IL 60430

TIME

Doors open from 11:30am to 2:00pm

COST

Members - Free

Guest - $35

Join us for a festive Holiday Party filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer! We are collecting donations of winter accessories (Children and Teens) for AUNT MARTHA’S HEALTH & WELLNESS.

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Sponsor Spotlight

First American Bank

Banking/Financial Services

First American Bank was founded in Chicago over 50 years ago. It was chartered in Illinois and over the years expanded to Wisconsin & Florida. It is a family- owned business & the largest privately held bank in Illinois. In the early 90s, there were no banking restrictions. Banks were consolidating the banks they owned. That is how First American Bank eventually got started-from consolidations. It is a full service bank with a lot of international banking in Miami, Florida, an entry to Latin America. They believe they are in some ways a study in contrasts because they are a community bank at heart with international expertise! First American Bank is founded on a culture of service excellence, professionalism & honest communication.

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We ❤️ Entrepreneurs!

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first steps in pursuing your dream, starting a business. South Suburban Small Business Association is here to help. Not only do we love entrepreneurs, we love Chicago’s Southland. (It’s in the name!) We’ve been connecting people with resources in the South Suburbs for over two decades. Join us and find out how we can help support your dream.

We Connect People

Listen, it’s not rocket science

It comes down to good old-fashioned networking. We happen to have one of the largest networks in Chicago Southland. The best way for your business to succeed is to network with other people. People who are like you, just starting out, or people who have been-there-done-that. By helping you make these connections, we help your business grow. Simple!

“Great! How are these connections made?”

We’re glad you asked! Like we said, we’ve been serving the Chicago Southland for over two decades. And in that time, we’ve made a bunch of friends. (A few thousand friends!) We host events and invite all of our friends. Friends with businesses big, small and everything in-between. Once we get everyone in a room, the magic happens!

Events

We host events that not only connect you with other people, they allow you to learn and connect with resources across The Southland.

After/BeforeHours

Before and After Hours, we bring experts in to teach a skill, trade or new niche that will benefit your business.

Holiday Party

The Holiday Party is always one of the first of the season, we partner with Aunt Martha's to collect donations to those in need while coming together for some much needed networking!