The Auditorium Theatre is excited to bring the STING 3.0 Tour to Chicago! In Sting’s distinguished career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has received 17 GRAMMY Awards® and sold 100 million albums worldwide from his combined work as one of the most distinctive solo artists in the world and former front man of The Police. A composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author and activist, Sting also has received a Golden Globe, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
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Are you a small business owner that will be a food vendor at any of the numerous summer events hosted in Chicago? Have obtained your City of Chicago required Health Certificate & Training for Summer Festival Food Vendors?
If not, the attached link will take you to Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificates Webpage. From there you can choose what training you need to obtain your Food Vendor Certification to sell at these festivals.
Join us July 30th and August 1st for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Business Smart Week 2024!
Business Smart Week features top business diversity leaders and experts that will provide diverse and small businesses with the tools and opportunities to grow their business.
This year’s theme is: Breaking Down Barriers to Business Equity.
Join us for our Annual Summer Boat Cruise against a backdrop of Chicago’s glittering skyscrapers, and views of our spectacular lakefront aboard Chicago’s Classic Lady. You can’t quite beat a topside view of the Windy City while sailing on the historic Chicago River or across stunning Lake Michigan.
Registration includes a 2.5 hour private cruise aboard Chicago’s Classic Lady yacht, passed hors d’oeuvres and delicious, plentiful dinner buffet catered by Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, unlimited beer/wine/juice/soda, DJ entertainment, networking, dancing, and supporting our community and cause.
100% of proceeds raised at this event are in support of the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois, our 501c3 non-profit organization, which gives us the opportunity to continue to offer to our members complimentary professional programs, certifications, grants, and more.
We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
Annual Events
Our annual private boat cruise is one you won’t want to miss with fantastic views of architecture from the Chicago river and the beautiful skyline from Lake Michigan. Enjoy delicious cuisine and network with our members in a fabulous setting.
Our annual event to recognize key members and partners and celebrate their achievements. Awards presented include Corporate Partner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, ERG Partner of the year and many more.
Supplier Diversity Roundtable
These events bring corporate, government, and small business communities together to provide education, resources and networking. Topics like supplier diversity, industry trends and best practices on working with Fortune 500 companies are presented.
Chicago Pride Parade
Join the chamber, our corporate partners and members on the famous four-mile procession held on the last Sunday of June. Traversing through North Halsted, Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park, the annual event is one of the largest Pride parades in the country.
Ongoing Events
Educational Programming
The chamber continuously develops programming to educate our members on development strategies, industry best practices and available government programs and how to apply them to their business model to maximize success.
Vendor Partnerships
The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois has been invited by the DNC’s host committee to assist with meeting the mandate of diverse owned business being awarded the majority of the contracts associated with the DNC to be held in Chicago in August of 2024.
Mix & Mingle Networking
Our social networking events are held at prestigious venues throughout the city in the evening with appetizers, cocktails and great conversations that allow attendees to meet and network other LGBT+ business professionals at their own pace.
Summer Partnership Series
Our summer partnership series of exclusive events allow our corporate partners to showcase their brands, products and services to our members as well as demonstrate their support of the LGBT+ community.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 AT 6PM
6PM – Pre-Show Event in the Goodman Lobby (170 N. Dearborn St.)
7:30PM – Performance of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in the Albert Theatre
Join us for a fabulous celebration of art, diversity, and self-expression at Goodman Pride Night OUT! On June 25, 2024, from 6-7:15pm, we invite you to kick off Chicago Pride weekend with an unforgettable immersive lobby experience in conjunction with the first preview of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Come as your most authentic self and share in the joy of live theater, camaraderie, and the spirit of Pride. Enjoy a 25% discount on your ticket, one free beverage, and the best tunes from a local Chicago DJ. Let’s come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and the power of artistic expression. Get ready to paint the town rainbow with us!
