Illinois Connections for Families of the Fallen (ICFF) Connections at the Zoo: Bringing Families of the Fallen Together.
Sunday, August 28, 2016 • 8:30 am–4:00 pm at Brookfield Zoo.
Jump start your small business! Whether you're a new business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this full-day small business conference is for you! Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The WBDC and VBOC@WBDC are asking you to help spread the word to veteran owned established businesses to participate in WBDConnect. It will take the place of the WBDC’s Annual Entrepreneurial Women’s Conference and focus on contacts, contracts, subcontracting, procurement, and networking. The event is September 13th from 1:00-7:00 in Rosemont, Illinois.
The American Legion “System Worth Saving” Task Force will be coming from Washington, D.C. to hold a Town Hall Meeting on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 735 at 6050 S. Harlem Avenue in Summit.
Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans, Saturday, September 24, 2016.
2016 Illinois Homeless Peer-to-Peer Workshop. Tuesday & Wednesday, September 27& 28, 2016. Location: Wyndham Springfield City Centre
Cook County Veterans Affair, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Brookfield Zoo will host the Vietnam War 50th. commemoration program on Thursday, September 29, 2016. All Vietnam-era veterans participating will receive special recognition of a Vietnam Veteran Lapel pin, Certificate of Appreciation, a Proclamation from President Barack Obama and a resolution from the Cook County Board.
Boots to Business Reboot: Aurora. Registration is now open for Boots to Business Reboot. This two-step entrepreneurial program begins with an in-person course instructed by a leading entrepreneurship professional, where participants learn the fundamentals of business ownership, including evaluating business concepts, legal and financial practices. Participants will meet local SBA partners who can assist them after the course.
National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Monthly Meeting – October 8 - 10:00 am – 12:30 p.m at the Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center at 7907 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 60620.
Calling all Cook County Veterans, Reservists and Military Personnel to attend this free patriot celebration. Proudly sponsored by 6th District Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, VITAS Healthcare, Dignity Memorial and the Alsip Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, all branches of serviceman and women will be honored at the ceremony and celebration, Thursday October 13, 2016.