Beginning this month, the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will host free Business Seminars for its members and the community. All seminars will take place in the lower level meeting rooms of the Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave.
 
Scheduled for Thursday, September 23rd, the first seminar is titled “Get Up & Grow!” and will provide ideas on how members can boost their businesses income and create a plan for strategically sustaining that growth.
 
Denise Stillman of Clear Directions will give attendees a framework for their next 12 months’ marketing plan, a better understanding of how to re-evaluate their market in this new economy and help them gain more confidence in their positive growth. Denise is a 19-year veteran marketer and strategist who has expertise in marketing, strategic planning, sales and business development through her work for well-known consumer products companies, pharmaceutical giants and the healthcare industry.
 
On Tuesday, October 26th, we will address the “Five Keys to Email Marketing” with Steve Robinson of Constant Contact.
 
Steve will show how email marketing can help any business or organization grow.  He’ll address creating and delivering highly branded, professional looking emails designed to wow customers and prospects.  Email marketing is an effective, affordable and easy to use way to enhance any organization or business image and build relationships that lead to increased profits and participation.  This seminar appeals to anybody that wants to learn five basic things that are necessary to successfully conduct email marketing campaigns.
 
Steve Robinson is a Regional Development Director with Constant Contact. He relies on his more than 26 years of experience in business development, sales, and fundraising to help small businesses and nonprofits achieve success.
 
On Thursday, November 18th members of SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) will address ways to "Cut Costs in Tough Times." 
 
SCORE is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. It offers advice online and in-person at one of our 364 offices nationwide. SCORE Has Helped 8.5 Million Small Businesses, including companies such as Vermont Teddy Bear, Vera Bradley Designs and Jelly Belly Candy. Every year, SCORE helps almost 20,000 businesses start.
 

For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact the Chamber office at (708) 424-8300 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it