Two villages. One business community.
Meet the people, programs, and local businesses that keep Oak Park and River Forest connected.
Coming up
Upcoming events
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Nov10 Tuesday · 5 p.m. Business After Hours - OPRF Museum - November 2026
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Nov12 Thursday · 9 a.m. OPRF Chamber Webinar - Harassment Prevention Training
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Nov12 Thursday · 4 p.m. POSTPONED: Ribbon Cutting at Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
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Nov13 Friday · 9 a.m. Women in Business | Joyful Leadership and Values-Based Decision-Making
Ways to connect
Choose how you want to show up.
Come for a conversation, a practical lesson, a milestone, or the chance to know more of the people building this place.
See every event- Second Tuesday, 5–7 p.m. Business After Hours A casual monthly gathering hosted by a different member business. Learn more
- Monthly, at a different member restaurant Meet Me for Lunch A sit-down lunch with a small group, real conversation, and sometimes a local speaker. Learn more
- New Member Breakfast, Chamber 101 and Chamber 102 New Member Programs A first-year path for putting your membership to work. Learn more
- Whenever a member opens, expands, or marks a milestone Ribbon Cuttings We bring people together to celebrate your opening, anniversary, or new management. Learn more
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2025 Annual Impact Report
What participation made possible.
From the 2025 Annual Impact Report, August 2024–July 2025.Read the full report
Membership
Join more than 500 local businesses.
Membership puts your business in the directory, on the calendar, and in the room. Explore the levels, or ask us which one fits.