Events for June 2023
Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun 1    Illinois Small Business Development Center
The course will review the fundamentals of IP and how to protect creative assets. It will explore the rights provided under each form of IP and how these rights may be leveraged through licensing. The course will offer some practice tips for new businesses as well as touch on a few IP myths and pitfalls.
Date: June 1, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=593
Location: University Center of Lake County 1200 University Center Dr, Room 312 Grayslake, IL 60030
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, June 1 | 4 - 5 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No cost
Jun 6    BoomBox 80’s Band
Come out for a night of 80’s hits! BoomBox 80’s Band will play in Centennial Park at the corner of Center and Whitney Streets. This concert is brought to you by the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum.
Date: June 6, 2023
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center Centennial Park - Corner of Center & Whitney Streets Grayslake, IL 60030 (map)
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Jun 6    Build Business Credit and STOP Using Personal Guarantees
The presentation teaches business owners the differences between personal credit and business credit. The topics coved are: how business credit is built, the benefits of business credit and the risks of personal guarantees. Topics include: • How business credit is built • The benefits of business credit • Risk of personal guarantees
Date: June 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=607
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, June 6 | 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No cost
Jun 6    Build Business Credit and STOP Using Personal Guarantees
The presentation teaches business owners the differences between personal credit and business credit. The topics coved are: how business credit is built, the benefits of business credit and the risks of personal guarantees. Topics include: • How business credit is built • The benefits of business credit • Risk of personal guarantees
Date: June 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=607
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, June 6 | 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No cost
Jun 7    Outlook: Ten Really Cool Features to Boost Efficiency
As one of the millions of Outlook users, you may think you already know how to use it as efficiently as possible. Just in case, let us show you ten features you may not know about. Use these tools to make your work with email and calendar in Outlook more efficient and productive. In this webinar, you will learn many shortcuts, ways to save often used text, easy ways to find dates, and become more efficient at finding mail. You will also integrate using mail, contacts, and calendar. Finally, you learn which options to set to make Outlook for best for you.
Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=360
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, June 7 | 9 – 10 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $20
Jun 7    Summer Farmers Market
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 7th - September 27th. Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children?s activities. Learn more here!
Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Farmers Market (Center Street) Grayslake, IL, 60030United States (map)
Jun 10    Grayslake Arts Fest and Wine Tasting!
Art lovers from Chicago's north and eastern suburbs always look forward to the Grayslake Art Fest and Wine Tasting. On the weekend of June 10th, 2023 the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce will host a juried art festival that will showcase the unique talents of fine artists who work in a variety of media. Live music, festival food, and of course wines from surrounding wineries offer art enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy while perusing and purchasing exceptional artwork from this distinguished group of artists.
 
Date: June 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.grayslakechamber.com
Location: Downtown Grayslake
Date/Time Details: Saturday, June10th 2023
Art Festival 10-4pm
Wine Tasting 12-3pm
Fees/Admission: Advance
-$20
 for 5 tasting tickets and engraved glass

At Festival
-$25 for 5 tasting tickets and engraved glass
-$5 for two tasting tickets
-$6 for glass of wine
Jun 11    Grayslake Performing Arts Collaborative at the Pride Parade
Join GPAC at the PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake for their 2023 Pride Parade in the downtown Grayslake Village Center! If interested in participating in the parade, contact us today below!
Date: June 11, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Center Street in Historic Downtown Grayslake Grayslake, IL 60030 (map)
Contact: Contact: Performingingrayslake@gmail.com
EMail: Performingingrayslake@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, June 11, 2023 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Jun 13    Comenzando su negocio en Illinois
Iniciar un negocio en Illinois tiene desafíos. Esta clase gratuita le brinda al empresario una visión realista de los requisitos para iniciar un negocio y los recursos disponibles para ayudarlo en una nueva empresa. ¡Aprenda la información básica para iniciar un negocio exitoso y obtenga respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes!
Date: June 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=506
Location: zoom en vivo
Contact: Pequeña empresa de Illinois Centro de Desarrollo Universidad del condado de Lake (847) 543-2033
EMail: SBDCSpanish@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: martes, 13 de junio| 6 - 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Gratis
Jun 14    Summer Farmers Market
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 7th - September 27th. Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children?s activities. Learn more here!
Date: June 14, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Farmers Market (Center Street) Grayslake, IL, 60030United States (map)
Jun 15    Chamber Breakfast and Learn - Chat GPT
Please join Jim Starwalt talk about Chat GPT - learn the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, but mostly, how you can use it for your business.
Fees/Admission
Cost $10
Please RSVP by June 12th - seats are limited
June 15, 2023
7:45 am - network, light breakfast
8 am presentation
Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Grayslake Village Hall
Date/Time Details: June 15, 2023
7:45 am - network, light breakfast
8 am presentation
Fees/Admission: Cost $10

Please RSVP by June 12th - seats are limited
 
Jun 15    Government Program & Policy Updates Affecting Small Businesses
Small businesses benefit greatly by understanding the organizations and systems available to support their success. Join this no-cost webinar series and receive quarterly updates from representatives of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Illinois Department of Revenue (ILDOR) and the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC). Updates include information about agency programs (including funding programs), policies and legislation affecting small businesses.
Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=532
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, June 15 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No cost
Jun 15    Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting a new business is an exciting time, but is can also be challenging. Questions can seem endless: Where will my business be located? What licenses or permits are required? How do I get financing? We are here to help you! Learn the basic elements of starting your own business.
Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=491
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, June 15 | 5 – 6:15 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No cost
Jun 16    Grayslake Youth Theater's The Little Mermaid, Jr.
A limited supply of Little Mermaid Jr. tickets are available to the community this year! There will be two shows on Friday, June 16th at 2pm and 6pm, both at Woodland Elementary School (17371 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake). This performance is a collaboration with the Grayslake Performing Arts Collaborative, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting performing arts opportunities in the community. Tickets are $5 a piece and payment can be sent via Zelle to performingingrayslake@gmail.com or you can pay by cash or check at the door at Will Call. With either payment, tickets will need to be reserved below in advance. - 78 tickets available for the Friday June 16th 2:00pm showing - 53 tickets available for the Friday June 16th 6:00pm showing First come, first serve basis. All tickets will be held at Will Call. Only tickets purchased through this portal will be reserved.
Date: June 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd26tVYMSbks6hg6BF813m-8Iy1VeB_pSbr8Zz2orTQHl8Nsw/viewform?
Location: Woodland Elementary School (17371 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake).
Contact: performingingrayslake@gmail.com
EMail: performingingrayslake@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday June 16th @2pm
Fees/Admission: $5 a ticket
Jun 16    Grayslake Youth Theater's The Little Mermaid, Jr.
A limited supply of Little Mermaid Jr. tickets are available to the community this year! There will be two shows on Friday, June 16th at 2pm and 6pm, both at Woodland Elementary School (17371 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake). This performance is a collaboration with the Grayslake Performing Arts Collaborative, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting performing arts opportunities in the community. Tickets are $5 a piece and payment can be sent via Zelle to performingingrayslake@gmail.com or you can pay by cash or check at the door at Will Call. With either payment, tickets will need to be reserved below in advance. - 78 tickets available for the Friday June 16th 2:00pm showing - 53 tickets available for the Friday June 16th 6:00pm showing First come, first serve basis. All tickets will be held at Will Call. Only tickets purchased through this portal will be reserved.
Date: June 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd26tVYMSbks6hg6BF813m-8Iy1VeB_pSbr8Zz2orTQHl8Nsw/viewform?
Location: Woodland Elementary School (17371 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake)
Contact: performingingrayslake@gmail.com
EMail: performingingrayslake@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday June 16th @ 6pm
Fees/Admission: $5 a ticket
Jun 18    Fathers Day at Romney Brown
Bring Dad or Grandpa to Romney Brown Candle Company on Father’s Day between 12 pm - 5 pm to make custom candles together. During the event, select your custom scents, the type of jar, and even choose your candle’s unique name. There will be beer from Beer Bazaar, and donuts and orange juice for the kids! Not only make candles, but make memories! Schedule your appointment today by clicking here!
Date: June 18, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Romney Brown Candle Company 170 Center Street Grayslake, IL, 60030United States
Date/Time Details: Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:00 PM 5:00 PM
Jun 19    Celebration of Freedom Walk
Join organizers, Tamika Nash and Jessica Albert, in partnership with the Grayslake Area Public Library and the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum for a Celebration of Freedom Walk, Monday June 19th at 5 pm. This family friendly event will be a fun learning experience for all ages. It will include a walk beginning at the Grayslake Area Public Library to the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum and feature crafts, live entertainment and more!
Date: June 19, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Grayslake Area Public Library (Start of Walk) 100 Library Lane Grayslake, IL, 60030United States
Date/Time Details: Monday, June 19, 2023 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Jun 20    Excel Advanced
Learn the advanced functions of Microsoft Excel including Sorting and Filtering, creating Subtotals, and generating PivotTables to summarize and analyze your data.
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=349
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, June 20 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $75
Jun 20    Grayslake Arts Alliance Writers’ Group
Share a portion of your work-in-progress with other writers. All levels of experience are welcome. Come visit and see what we're all about. https://www.grayslakeartsalliance.org/
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.grayslakeartsalliance.org/
Location: Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley Street Grayslake, IL, 60030United States
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Jun 21    Creating Smart Presentations
Microsoft Office is known for integration capabilities. We typically work with Excel, Word and PowerPoint individually, and we may insert data from Excel into a Word report or a PowerPoint presentation. Each program has features specific to sharing data automatically among programs. Cathy will show you important time-saving techniques in creating truly smart presentations; determine when and how to use each type of integration effectively.
Date: June 21, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://tadclc.bdifocus.com/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?tid=233
Location: Live Zoom
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center College of Lake County (847) 543-2033
EMail: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, June 21 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $25
Jun 21    Summer Farmers Market
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 7th - September 27th. Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children?s activities. Learn more here!
Date: June 21, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Farmers Market (Center Street) Grayslake, IL, 60030United States (map)
Jun 21    After Hours Ribbon Cutting at The Vine!
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting / After Hours at the newly remodel patio at The Vine!
Date: June 21, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: This will be a soft opening for The Vine - feel free to stay and order dinner, appetizers, drinks as they work through their new processes!
Contact: Maribeth Hamm
EMail: thegreatergrayslakechamber@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday June 21, 2023
5-8pm
Fees/Admission:
Please RSVP by June 19th
Jun 22    Beer Fest Ticket Release Party!
Join us for our Annual Beer Fest Ticket Release Party!
June 22nd from 5pm - 8pm! (Save over $40 on tickets!)
Date: June 22, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.grayslakechamber.com
Location: Beer Bazaar - Downtown Grayslake
EMail: thegreatergrayslakechamber@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, June 22nd 5pm - 8pm
Jun 23 - Jun 24    Grand Opening - The Vine Patio!
We have been busy the past year and even more some the last month. There's been a lot of moving pieces and we are finally happy to announce our Grand Opening!!!
Join Us Friday, June 23rd & Saturday, June 24th as we introduce a new outdoor dining experience for The Vine and Downtown Grayslake! 11am to 10pm!
**Menu & To Go's Limited to Availability. No Reservations Available. Seating Will Be Limited to Availability.
Date: June 23, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Vine
Downtown Grayslake
Date/Time Details: Friday, June 23rd & Saturday, June 24th
11 am - 10 pm
Jun 24    Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks
Kids Rides & Activities Live Music Local Food Vendors Beer & Wine Fireworks at Dusk!
Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/3333476233572439
Location: Central Park
Contact: Grayslake Park District
Date/Time Details: SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 AT 3 PM – 10 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Jun 28    Summer Farmers Market
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 7th - September 27th. Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children?s activities. Learn more here!
Date: June 28, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Farmers Market (Center Street) Grayslake, IL, 60030United States (map)
Jun 29    After Hours Networking & Picnic at Agora Coworking

AFTER HOURS NETWORKING &  PICNIC at Agora Coworking

Sponsored by Cashmore Financial (Moving to Agora Coworking July 1st )

JOIN US FOR A NETWORKING PICNIC EVENT!
  • Network with Professionals from combined Networking Groups & Chambers
  • We will be grilling out, so bring your appetite!
  • Lawn Games
  • Raffle Prize
Date: June 29, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://agora-cowork.com
Location: 100 N. Atkinson Rd
Grayslake, IL 
(Corner of Atkinson & Center)
 
Contact: Call Cheryl at 847-388-0503 or Luke at 847-665-9339
EMail: cheryl@agora-cowork.com
Date/Time Details: 5pm - 7pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
 Please register so we can have an estimate of attendees. Thank you!

https://members.agora-cowork.com/events/29-jun-2023-june-2023-networking-picnic