Join the SBAC's Western Suburbs Chapter for an evening of great business connections, fantastic appetizers and cocktails. Our Happy Hours provide our members with the opportunity to meet, catch-up and share information about their businesses.

This Happy Hour will be at BlackFinn American Saloon, 16 West Jefferson Avenue in Naperville, tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We would also like to extend a special Thank You to our May Happy Hour Sponsor:
Jim Kelderhouse with Thomas Interior Systems

Visit their website at: http://www.thomasinterior.com/chicago-office-furniture.asp
This month's non-profit partner is Loaves and Fishes.

Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry was founded in 1984 and officially incorporated on August 6, 1991 as a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation, for the purpose and mission of providing food and other essentials to Naperville residents in need.

For more information, visit: http://www.loaves-fishes.org/

Fee: $20 (includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers)

Please purchase your ticket at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6537270151

Join the SBAC's Western Suburbs Chapter for an evening of great business connections, fantastic appetizers and cocktails. Our Happy Hours provide our members with the opportunity to meet, catch-up and share information about their businesses.

This Happy Hour will be at BlackFinn American Saloon, 16 West Jefferson Avenue in Naperville, on Thursday, May 9th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We would also like to extend a special Thank You to our May Happy Hour Sponsor:
Jim Kelderhouse with Thomas Interior Systems

Visit their website at: http://www.thomasinterior.com/chicago-office-furniture.asp
This month's non-profit partner is Loaves and Fishes.

Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry was founded in 1984 and officially incorporated on August 6, 1991 as a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation, for the purpose and mission of providing food and other essentials to Naperville residents in need.

For more information, visit: http://www.loaves-fishes.org/

Fee: $20 (includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers)

Please purchase your ticket at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6537270151

SBAC Founder Elliot Richardson wrote an article about how successful the small businesses in Illinois have been in advocating to level the playing field.

Please note that Monday's Effective Networking Event is postponed until June. Make sure to check our online calendar soon for the new date!

Please contact Stephanie at Stephanie@sbacil.org if you have any questions.

Join the SBAC at our Effective Networking Lunch on Monday, May 13 at Cafe Lucci, 609 Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

We all know how important networking is to bringing in clients and building a reputable image for yourself and your company. Join the SBAC to hear our panel of networking experts share their knowledge and help you develop your networking strategy by teaching you how to make a lasting impression and communicate who you are and what you want to do effectively, both in person and through social media.

Our panelists include:

Brandon Lewin, Image Perspective
Jean MacDonald, Alphay Global
Lauren Young, Freshly Baked Communications

The networking event also includes a three-course meal which will be served family style will feature Lucci Salad, pollo marsala (boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and sweet Marsala wine), and penne pasta with Marinara sauce, along with spumoni for dessert. Lunch includes coffe and tea.

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Online registration will close at 5 pm the day before the event (May 12). Click here to register. Tickets at the door will be $30 per person.

Please contact Stephanie at Stephanie@sbacil.org if you have any questions.

Join the SBAC and PLUGIN Workspace at their Highland Park location, at 1770 1st Street in Suite 200A, tomorrow, May 31st, at 8:00 a.m. for a FREE breakfast (including Bagels, Coffee Cake, Coffee, Fruit and Yogurt).

Feel free to bring your laptop and utilize their available spaces after the breakfast.

** This is a free event, but we do need everyone to RSVP before the event. We have a limited amount of space and we also need to know how much food to purchase. To RSVP please email us at Admin@sbacil.org.

Join the SBAC and PLUGIN Workspace at their Highland Park location, at 1770 1st Street in Suite 200A, on May 31st at 8:00 a.m. for a FREE breakfast (including Bagels, Coffee Cake, Coffee, Fruit and Yogurt).

Feel free to bring your laptop and utilize their available spaces after the breakfast.

** This is a free event, but we do need everyone to RSVP before the event. We have a limited amount of space and we also need to know how much food to purchase. To RSVP please email us at Admin@sbacil.org.

SBAC member Ray Stuchly, CEO of Leadership Management Institute Riverside, shares some great advice about how to achieve your fullest potential in this article.

The SBAC Women's Committee will be hosting events on the first Wednesday of every month and this month they are hosting an awesome joint event with the Investor Decompress group. It will be held at Moe's Cantina, located at 155 West Kinzie Street, tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Investor Decompress is an invite-only monthly happy hour for investment industry professionals. There are representatives from the best boutique financial markets, including hedge funds, wealth management, alternative investment, attorneys, accountants.

A colleague of Sara Baris runs the group and has decided to join forces with the Women's Committee in May in order to provide more value to the members of both groups.

As always, we want the event to be laid back and a chance for people to socialize and make high-quality connections.

Please RSVP with Blanca at Blanca@sbacil.org.

The SBAC Women's Committee will be hosting events on the first Wednesday of every month and this month they are hosting an awesome joint event with the Investor Decompress group. It will be held at Moe's Cantina, located at 155 West Kinzie Street, tomorrow May 1st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Investor Decompress is an invite-only monthly happy hour for investment industry professionals. There are representatives from the best boutique financial markets, including hedge funds, wealth management, alternative investment, attorneys, accountants.

A colleague of Sara Baris runs the group and has decided to join forces with the Women's Committee in May in order to provide more value to the members of both groups.

As always, we want the event to be laid back and a chance for people to socialize and make high-quality connections.

Please RSVP with Blanca at Blanca@sbacil.org.