Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce

06/03/2026

⚾️❤️ Family Sundays are back with the Chicago White Sox! ❤️⚾️

Looking for the perfect weekend outing with the family?
Enjoy a fun-filled Sunday at the ballpark with activities for all ages and tickets starting at just $12! 🎉

🎟️ Discounted tickets available through our community partnership link!
Check it out here:
https://www.gofevo.com/group/Whitesoxcommunity2026?ref=ChinatownChamberofCommerce

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
🌭 Great food & exciting baseball
📸 Make unforgettable memories together
🎟️ Affordable fun for everyone

Bring your family, wear your Sox gear, and spend your Sunday cheering on the White Sox! 🖤🤍

Chicago White Sox

06/03/2026

A Rare Buddhist Relic Exhibition is coming to Chicago Chinatown this summer.

Join us for a special two-day Asian Buddhist Heritage Celebration featuring sacred Buddhist relics, blessing ceremonies, cultural performances, and community activities centered around peace, compassion, and cultural unity.

This meaningful event invites the community to come together to pray for peace, health, harmony, and blessings for family and loved ones.

Event Highlights:
✨ Sacred Buddhist Relic Exhibition
✨ Peace & Blessing Ceremony
✨ Lion Dance Performance
✨ Asian Cultural Activities
✨ Traditional Buddhist Experience
✨ Community Celebration

📍 Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center & Chinatown District
📅 July 25–26, 2026
🕤 Opening Ceremony: Saturday, July 25 at 9:30 AM
🎟 Free Admission | Open to the Public

May peace and blessings be with all. 🙏

06/02/2026

Thank you to our sponsors, Alderwoman Lee, Board of Directors, community leaders, media partners, and everyone who joined us today for the press conference of the 2026 Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy.

We truly appreciate your continued support in helping us promote culture, community, and literacy through this exciting annual event.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Ping Tom Memorial Park on June 20 for a day full of racing, cultural celebration, and community spirit!

05/30/2026

🙌Thank you for joining Chinatown Monthly Cleanup Event #2 in May. 🌺

May 30, 2026 ✅

05/22/2026

We had a successful AAPI “We Love Chinatown” Celebration on May 17. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable day!

05/22/2026

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Among the performers was Zhi Qing Aiu, who performed the face-changing art of bian lian, which uses different masks swapped out mid-performance to show the changing emotions of the dance’s story. Chinese Consul General in Chicago Wang Baodong also spoke on the U.S.-Chinese relations after Presiden...

05/22/2026

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05/20/2026

Delegation from Hunan, China visits Chamber and US-China Restaurant Alliance.

05/19/2026

🎉Chamber Board of Directors attended “The 9th Chinese Cuisine International Forum (USA)” on May 16, 2026.

05/19/2026

President Jimmy Lee and Chairman Eddie Ni attended Annual Gala of the American International Real Estate Development & Innovation Association. 🏙️

05/19/2026

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05/18/2026

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A Chinatown Chamber of Commerce board member sought out to create a space for visitors to enjoy neighborhood's charm, so she started her own small business, using floral design to connect to her cultural roots. Natalie Martinez reports.

05/09/2026

🧹Thank you to all the volunteers who joined our monthly cleanup event today. (May 2026 cleanup #1)

05/01/2026

Congratulations CMAA for your excellence and commitment to the community!
🎉2026 Voice & Vision Annual Gala

04/30/2026

A big thank you to all our sponsors for your continued support 🙏 Your support helps make the 2026 Chicago Dragon Boat Race possible and impactful.

Tomorrow (May 1) is the official sponsorship deadline ⏰ but we are still accepting a limited number of sponsors and exhibitions booth. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your brand and be part of one of Chinatown’s biggest summer events 🎉

🔗https://chicagochinatown.org/dragon-boat-race/

Join us and make a splash this summer 🌊
📩 Contact us to get involved: [email protected]


and all the supporters…

04/29/2026

To keep Chinatown clean and welcoming during the busy summer season, we will be hosting cleanup events twice a month!

Join us and be part of the effort to keep our community vibrant and beautiful. 🌿

Interested in volunteering?
📌 Please register using the QR code on the flyer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/27/2026

President Jimmy Lee met with an investor from New York to discuss potential development opportunities in Chinatown 🤝

04/25/2026

🙌Thank you for joining Chinatown Monthly Cleanup Event (April 2026)✅

04/24/2026

Good news! The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is now open for applications. Eligible businesses can apply for grants to support storefront improvements, equipment upgrades, and more.

📅 Application Opens: 9:00 AM, Friday, May 1
📅 Application Closes: 5:00 PM, Saturday, May 30

📍 Eligible Areas This Round:
• 35th / Halsted
• 47th / State
• Bryn Mawr / Broadway
• Elston / Armstrong
• Ogden / Pulaski

📌 Chamber Website (with detailed info & guidance):
👉 https://chicagochinatown.org/grant-opportunities/

📌 City of Chicago Official SBIF Page:
👉 https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/small-business-improvement-fund/home.html

We encourage eligible businesses to take advantage of this opportunity!

04/23/2026

⚾ AAPI Heritage Night with the ! 🎉
📅 May 12 | 6:40 PM
🎟 Special ticket package includes an exclusive AAPI T-shirt (choose your design!)
🔥 Limited quantities — don’t miss out!
Buy now 👉 https://shorturl.at/EataW

04/22/2026

Congratulations to our member Holy Cow Productions on their grand opening! 🎉

We are proud to support their journey and look forward to seeing the business thrive. Don’t forget to check them out and join the celebration! 🎉

📅 Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026
📍 Location: 2147 S Lumber St, Chicago IL
⏰ Time: From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

04/20/2026

Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza visits Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.

04/14/2026

🔥 Vendor Opportunities 🔥

Want more people to discover your business? This is your chance!

📍 2026 Chicago Dragon Boat Race
One of Chinatown’s biggest summer events, attracting 10,000–20,000 visitors!

✨ Booths Now Available
✔ High foot traffic
✔ Direct customer engagement
✔ Great for promotion & sales

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Boost your brand visibility with event-wide exposure and marketing benefits

⏳ Limited spots — first come, first served!
📩 [email protected]

👉 Reserve your booth today!

04/13/2026

Join for a Small Business Grants Workshop with DPD and Nicole Lee to learn about funding opportunities for local businesses.

📅 Thursday, April 23
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vjosa Café and Events

Perfect for business owners looking to grow and access city resources.

04/08/2026

We are now accepting vendor applications for our AAPI Celebration on May 17th (11 AM – 3 PM) at Chinatown Square!

Apply through the link https://forms.gle/iXb6VvsKZ1qV3RBy9, scan the QR code on the flyer or call Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce to secure a vendor spot.

我們現正接受5月17日（上午11時至下午3時）於唐人街廣場舉辦的 AAPI 慶祝活動攤位申請！

請透過以下連結報名：https://forms.gle/iXb6VvsKZ1qV3RBy9，或掃描宣傳單上的二維碼，亦可致電芝加哥華埠商會報名，以確保您的攤位名額。