The Benefits of Membership

Membership benefits are designed to assist you with promoting your business and fostering valuable relationships throughout the community. Chamber members stay a step ahead of the game by being involved with all that’s happening in Forest Park.

PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS

The Chamber offers its members a variety of ways to promote their business, products and services. A complimentary listing by category in the Annual ‘Answer Book’ is distributed to residents and local businesses, and given throughout the year to visitors, prospective business owners and residents. Advertising is available at a steep discount to Chamber members. Member E-Blasts and Facebook postings provide added exposure.

CHAMBER WEBSITE

The Chamber’s website provides visitors multiple ways to find members both alphabetically and by category. Member businesses are also listed under the appropriate ‘dining,’ ‘shopping,’ and ‘services.’ Category. The site promotes all members as well as Madison Street and special events. Links are provided to help folks connect to the Park District of Forest Park, the Forest Park Public Library and the Village of Forest Park and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Residents and area locals flock to Forest Park each year for the Chamber’s special events, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Forest Park Music Fest, Wine Walk & Shop, Casket Races, Sidewalk Sales and Holiday Walk. Some events are open to participation from Chamber members only, and members receive discounts on participation fees.

NETWORKING EVENTS

Meet and build relationships with other business owners, community members, village officials and potential partners at one of our monthly luncheons, ‘after hours’ and ever-popular Annual Meeting. Members can also request a Chamber member mailing list on pre-printed labels to help stay connected.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

“A sustainable world means working together to create prosperity for all.” (Jacqueline Novogratz). The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development is a partnership of business and community members working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in Forest Park. Together we can accomplish greater things.

chamber officers

Dorothy Gillian, President – Weichert Realtors, Nickel Group/The Gillian Baker Team
Rob McAdam, First Vice President – McAdam Landscaping
Fred Bryant, Second Vice President – Accents by Fred
Erik Fjeldstad, Treasurer – Forest Park Bank
Joel Foster, Past President – Kingsview Asset Management

chamber board of directors

Augie Alesky – Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore
Noel Eberline – Yearbook Studios
Tom Holmes – Forest Park Review
Mark Hosty – Healy’s Westside/Weichert Realtors, Nickel Group
David King – David King & Associates
Bridget Lane – Business Districts Inc.
Stephanie Neubauer – MacDaddy Salon
Larry Piekarz – Park District of Forest Park
Amy Rita – Forest Park Post
Martin Sorice – Angelo O’Leary’s, Blueberry Hill, Carole’s, Circle Inn, Doc Ryan’s,
                           Pioneer Tap, Shortstop Lounge
Jack Vainisi – Forest Park Bank

chamber staff

Laurie Kokenes, Executive Director

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner or a large corporation, the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce has a membership level to suit your needs.