Welcome to
The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce!

SAVE-THE-DATE!

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Dynamic Year Luncheon and Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at
Victoria in the Park (1700 S. Elmhurst Rd.) in Mount Prospect.

This event will celebrate business in Mount Prospect and honor some of the Chamber's most impressive businesses and business leaders. In addition to the presentation of the Annual Business Awards, other highlights include, "What's New" in Mount Prospect from Mayor Arlene Juracek and success stories from 2013 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) graduates, Jeff Blethen and Kyle Blatt of ZzzSock, LLC.

The cost of the lunch is $30 and the deadline for registration is January 6, 2014.

See you there!

The Chamber of Commerce also asks attendees to help replenish the Mount Prospect food pantry which will be depleted after the holidays. Needed items include: applesauce, cereal, canned fruits, meats, cookies, candy, sloppy joe mix, spaghetti sauce, tuna, baby diapers, shampoo, laundry detergent, bar soap, paper towels, napkins, female hygiene products and toilet paper.

Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is for students in
grades 7-12 who demonstrate creativity and determination, and show enthusiasm and interest in creating their own REAL businesses.
Students are guided through each step of starting an enterprise, from brainstorming the idea to pitching their business plan to investors...
just like SHARK TANK!
Classroom learning is anchored by real-world applications, such as submitting DBAs to the County Clerk's Office, opening bank accounts, filing tax returns, and earning real profits at a trade show.

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is very excited to begin its second year with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy at Prospect High School, and are now expanding the program to include Lincoln Middle School 7th and 8th grade students! 

Special thanks to our returning Partners this year:

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

 
American Chartered Bank


We are still currently accepting student applications and nominations for the class of 2014.
We encourage you to nominate Prospect High School and Lincoln Middle School 7th and 8th grade students. All are welcome to apply!
  
Sponsorship, partnership, and volunteer opportunities are also still available... Contact the Chamber office at (847) 398-6616 or email: info@mountprospectchamber.org.
Click on the "Young Entrepreneurs Academy" tab for more information, nomination forms, and applications.

To learn more and to hear some great success stories, please watch the following video from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy:
YEA! Spirit of Entrepreneurship              

BE A PART OF IT!  

Looking for ways to expand your network and customer base?
The Chamber's 2014 Sponsorship Form summarizes all of the opportunities available to Chamber Members!

       American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, www.americanchartered.com

BMO Harris NA Mount Prospect, 1450 S. Elmhurst Road, www.harrisbank.com

MB Financial Bank, 15 E. Prospect Avenue, www.mbfinancial.com

Northwest Community Healthcare, 199 W. Rand Road, www.nch.org

Village Bank & Trust, 320 E. Northwest Highway, www.bankatvillage.com