2026 New Educators Welcome August 6

New Educators Welcome The Joliet Chamber Foundation, along with its Education Committee, cordially invites you to attend the Annual New Educators' Welcome.  All new teachers and principals in the Joliet region from public and parochial schools will be introduced to t......More

New Educators Welcome The Joliet Chamber Foundation, along with its Education Committee, cordially invites you to attend the Annual New Educators' Welcome.  All new teachers and principals in the Joliet region from public and parochial schools will be introduced to the education and business community. Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available Fee is $250.00 Benefits include: Your business name announced as a sponsor during breakfast  Sponsorship recognized on event registration page and social media Sponsors receive a table in the room to set up and display materials for the New Educators

University of St. Francis 500 Wilcox St. Joliet, IL 60435

2026 CWW Lunch August 6: "Students Today. Workforce Tomorrow - The Power of Mentorship in Shaping the Next Generation"

Speaker: Kayla Sorensen, Vice President of External Affairs for the Will County Center for Economic Development. Topic: "Students Today. Workforce Tomorrow - The Power of Mentorship in Shaping the Next Generation" Every future leader, skilled worker, entrepreneur,......More

Speaker: Kayla Sorensen, Vice President of External Affairs for the Will County Center for Economic Development. Topic: "Students Today. Workforce Tomorrow - The Power of Mentorship in Shaping the Next Generation" Every future leader, skilled worker, entrepreneur, and community advocate starts as a student. Through mentorship, career exposure, and meaningful work experiences, we have the opportunity to help young people discover their potential and prepare for successful careers. Join Kayla Sorensen, Vice President of External Affairs at the Will County Center for Economic Development, as she shares the growth and impact of the Will County Summer Internship Program, engaging communities, and exploring how mentorship can transform lives, strengthen our workforce, and create lasting benefits for our businesses, organizations, and communities. About the Speaker:  Kayla Sorensen serves as Vice President of External Affairs for the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), where she leads investor relations, community engagement, workforce development initiatives, and external affairs efforts.  She oversees relationships with the CED's Board of Directors, investors, and community partners while advancing economic growth throughout Will County.  Kayla also leads the award-winning Will County Summer Internship Program, which has connected hundreds of local students with paid work experiences and generated more than $1 million in student wages, helping develop the workforce of tomorrow. Prior to Joining the CED in 2022, Kayla spent nearly a decade in state government, including serving as Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum under Governor JB Pritzker's administration.  A Joliet native, she serves on the Boards of Directors for the Greater Joliet YMCA and the Joliet Area Historical Museum and is a member of the Village of Shorewood Planning and Zoning Commission.  Kayla is a Joliet Junior College alumna and holds a Bachelors from Northern Illinois University and her MPA from the University of Illinoi Springfield.   Join the CWW group in their Monthly Give Back. The August program is Easterseals.  Please kindly consider donating to the Jump Start Program in Joliet: Crayola Crayons and markers, Play - Doh, construction paper and lamination papers. Bring your items to the August CWW Event!

Jacob Henry Mansion Gathering Room 15 S Richards St. Joliet, IL 60433

2026 August JAYP Lunch Meet Up at Richardson's

Join the Joliet Area Young Professionals for our bi-monthly Lunch Meet-Up at Richardson's Sports Bar & Grill on Friday, August 14 at noon. Meet and converse with JAYP members in a relaxed setting. No agenda, no speaker, just conversation amongst the group. ADVANCE......More

Join the Joliet Area Young Professionals for our bi-monthly Lunch Meet-Up at Richardson's Sports Bar & Grill on Friday, August 14 at noon. Meet and converse with JAYP members in a relaxed setting. No agenda, no speaker, just conversation amongst the group. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Richardson's Sports Bar & Grill 81 N Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432

2026 August Business After Hours at Bronkberry Farms

Please join the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry for our Business After Hours event on Thursday, August 20th at Bronkberry Farms.  Come out and network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a cold drink or two and appetizers. Create new connections w......More

Please join the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry for our Business After Hours event on Thursday, August 20th at Bronkberry Farms.  Come out and network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a cold drink or two and appetizers. Create new connections while reconnecting with familiar faces! All members are welcome to attend at no charge.  Reservations are appreciated but not required!

Bronkberry Farms & Green House 18061 Bronk Rd Plainfield, IL 60586

2026 Member Lunch August 27: State of the City Address with Mayor Terry D'Arcy

August Member Luncheon: State of the City Address Please join us for the August Member Luncheon as Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy presents the State of the City Address.

Renaissance Center 214 N Ottawa St. Joliet

City Electric Supply Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

City Electric Supply will host a Ceremonious Ribbon Cutting for their Grand Opening on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1 p.m.! Ceremony begins at 1:15 p.m. Join City Electric Supply and their staff for a chance to win some raffles!  

City Electric Supply (CES) 16714 Cherry Creek Ct. Joliet, IL 60433

Care Night at Christ Community Church Joliet

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 202......More

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 2026 session runs from September 8 to November 24. Support groups include: GriefShare Addiction Recovery FIND YOUR GROUP: https://ccclife.org/ministry/care-night/

1516 Edgerton Dr Joliet, IL

2026 September Business After Hours at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol

Please join the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry for our Business After Hours event on Wednesday, September 10th at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol. Come out and network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a cold drink or two and appetizers. Create new......More

Please join the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry for our Business After Hours event on Wednesday, September 10th at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol. Come out and network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a cold drink or two and appetizers. Create new connections while reconnecting with familiar faces! All members are welcome to attend at no charge.  Reservations are appreciated but not required!

Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol 3260 Executive Dr. Joliet, IL 60431

Care Night at Christ Community Church Joliet

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 202......More

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 2026 session runs from September 8 to November 24. Support groups include: GriefShare Addiction Recovery FIND YOUR GROUP: https://ccclife.org/ministry/care-night/

1516 Edgerton Dr Joliet, IL

Care Night at Christ Community Church Joliet

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 202......More

Care Night is a collection of groups on multiple Christ Community campuses that offers real care and real help right here at Christ Community. Care Night groups meet for 12-week sessions with breaks in between; host campuses have different offerings.   The fall 2026 session runs from September 8 to November 24. Support groups include: GriefShare Addiction Recovery FIND YOUR GROUP: https://ccclife.org/ministry/care-night/

1516 Edgerton Dr Joliet, IL

2026 Athena Award Luncheon

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, along with its Council for Working Women, cordially invite you to the 2026 ATHENA Award Program. Nominations are closed. The 2026 recipient will be announced later this summer.

Jacob Henry Mansion Estate - Victorian Ballroom