Events

May
30
Mon
Tattler Fest BBQ hosted by Half Acre and the American Legion @ American Legion Tattler Post
May 30 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join Half Acre and the American Legion as they host their Tattler Fest BBQ!

Where: American Legion Tattler Post 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago
When: Monday May 30th
Time: 3pm – Midnight

Jun
11
Sat
Muslim Women’s Alliance Iftar @ Islamic Center
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm
Jul
13
Wed
Staffmark Job Fair in Carol Stream @ Staffmark at DSC Logistics
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Job fair on Wednesday, July 13 in Carol Stream IL. 10-15 temp to hire, full-time forklift opportunities.

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Jul
20
Wed
Staffmark Job Fair in Aurora Illinois @ Staffmark at DHL EXEL
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Job Fair located at 2303 W. Indian Trail Rd. Aurora IL. 60506. We have 2nd shift General Labor positions at 609 S. Kirk Rd in St. Charles IL. 60174 base pay for those positions is $9.00 an hour and we also have Forklift Operator positions available in Aurora IL. same location as the Job Fair the base pay for those positions is $10.00 an hour but once training is completed they will earn $11.00 an hour and the best part is that we offer a Productivity Incentive Plan which they have the opportunity to earn up to $17.25 an hour.  They are in charge of how much they can earn. So come out and join us and become a part of a Great Team!!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

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Jul
28
Thu
Staffmark Job Fair in Rosemont Illinois @ Staffmark
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Job fair on Thursday, July 28 at Staffmark office in Rosemont, IL.  They are currently hiring for temp to hire, full-time forklift opportunities in Des Plaines and Carol Stream.

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Aug
5
Fri
2016 Symposium on Women and the Military @ Malcolm X College
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

2016 Symposium on Women and the Military, August 5th, 9:00am-1:pm, Malcolm X Community College, Chicago, IL

Connect. Network. Build Community!

  • Build your network to expand your support system
  • Connect with women who served and still serving
  • Advocate for Female Servicemembers, Women Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Caregivers
  • Leverage the collective voices of a unified military community

Keynote Speaker:

Brigadier General Alicia Tate-Nadeau

Executive Director, City of Chicago

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Assistant Adjutant/ Director of the Joint Staff

Illinois National Guard

Symposium cost is free, continental breakfast and lunch provided.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-symposium-on-women-and-the-military-tickets-25329749964

When:
Where: Malcolm X College – 1900 West Jackson Boulevard Conference Room, Chicago, IL 60612
Aug
6
Sat
Dancing with the Vets at Indian Boundary @ Indian Boundary Park
Aug 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Indian Boundary Park
2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago IL 60645
(773) 764.0338

 

Fee: Free

Age Range: 18 and up

For individuals that are U.S. Military Veterans. This event is one of three dance competitions for military couples to participate in to be invited to a grand finale. This event is in partnership with Veterans Upward Bound. One participant per couple must have a DD214 or other military verification to be eligible. To submit proof of service call Michelle Smith at 312-462-7533.

Register Here

Dancing With The Veterans Event

Oct
3
Mon
Entrepreneurship Training for Aurora Veterans & Military Families @ Prisco Community Center
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am

Boots To BusinessBoots to Business Reboot: Aurora

Who: Open to veterans, service members (including members of the Guard and Reserve) and military spouses who run a business or are interested in learning about starting a small business.

What: 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.

When: October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am CDT – October 4, 2016 at 4:30 pm CDT

Where: Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL 60506

How to Sign Up: To sign up for the Boots to Business Reboot course, interested participants must fill out the Boots to Business Reboot registration form for the Aurora course at  http://boots2business.org/rebootapply/.  Lunch is provided for all attendees.

Additional Details: Boots to Business Reboot is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration through a public private partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, the Marcus Foundation and First Data Corporation. After completing the training, participants can register for “Foundations of Entrepreneurship,” an eight-week, online course led by instructors from Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

Facts about Veteran Entrepreneurs: Veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to take the plunge into entrepreneurship than people with no military experience. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million businesses, or 9 percent of all businesses nationwide, generating $1.2 trillion in receipts and employing nearly 5.8 million people. A recent SBA study of Boots to Business graduates found that they were 79 percent more likely to start a business after completing the training.

Oct
4
Tue
Entrepreneurship Training for Aurora Veterans & Military Families @ Prisco Community Center
Oct 4 @ 4:30 pm

Boots To BusinessBoots to Business Reboot: Aurora

Who: Open to veterans, service members (including members of the Guard and Reserve) and military spouses who run a business or are interested in learning about starting a small business.

What: 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.

When: October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am CDT – October 4, 2016 at 4:30 pm CDT

Where: Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL 60506

How to Sign Up: To sign up for the Boots to Business Reboot course, interested participants must fill out the Boots to Business Reboot registration form for the Aurora course at  http://boots2business.org/rebootapply/.  Lunch is provided for all attendees.

Additional Details: Boots to Business Reboot is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration through a public private partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, the Marcus Foundation and First Data Corporation. After completing the training, participants can register for “Foundations of Entrepreneurship,” an eight-week, online course led by instructors from Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

Facts about Veteran Entrepreneurs: Veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to take the plunge into entrepreneurship than people with no military experience. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million businesses, or 9 percent of all businesses nationwide, generating $1.2 trillion in receipts and employing nearly 5.8 million people. A recent SBA study of Boots to Business graduates found that they were 79 percent more likely to start a business after completing the training.

Feb
7
Tue
JBVA 2nd Annual Female Veterans Makeover @ Paul Mitchell The School-Chicago
Feb 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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