Business networking and more around Lake County.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Grayslake Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Networking luncheon 11:30 a.m. at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Advantage Illinois: How the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Can Help Your Business to Grow will be presented by Stanley Luboff, Capital Programs manager/program manager of Advantage Illinois. Cost is $15 by Sept. 22, and $25 thereafter. Reservations required. Details, 847-223-6888.
The Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce: Annual Oktoberfest from 4 to 8 p.m. at Khayat Lake House, 850 Tower Drive, Lake Villa. Food samplings will be provided by area restaurants. Enjoy business to business networking, a silent auction, live DJ and raffles and drawings throughout the evening. Cost is $5. Details, 847-356-8446.
Friday, Sept. 25
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition: Networking at 7:15 a.m. at the new location, Lake County Tech Hub, 13 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. View art work on display that has been created by the children of Kids Rank, whose mission is to provide military children a sense of stability through interactive group learning experiences. A continental breakfast will be served. Registration is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Details, 847-440-2021.
Hispanic Chamber of Lake County: Scholarship Gala fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will be the keynote speaker. During the event, chamber’s annual scholarship winners will be honored. These chosen students were the best-of-the-best from essays that were submitted. There will be a variety of entertainment including traditional folkloric dancers and DJ Elvis Mendez. Registration required. Tickets are $75, and $85 for nonmembers. Details, 847-249-3800.
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: Network before work at 7:30 a.m. at The Arcade Building, 272 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest. Free. Details, 847-234-4282.
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