September 29, 2026

AID Community Business Forum Event

Join us for food, drinks and conversation as we explore how more Illinois companies are utilizing an untapped talent pool.

📍 Kane County Cougars Super Suite

🗓 Tuesday, September 29  •  5:30 PM - 8 PM

🎟 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aid-community-business-forum-event-tickets-1990884334638

SPONSORS

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AID Employment First Services

AID and Cherry Willow are bringing local employers together for an evening of food, drinks, networking, and practical conversation around one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today: finding and retaining great people.

This event is designed for business owners, employers, HR leaders, operations teams, and community-minded professionals who want to connect with other local leaders while learning new ways to fill staffing gaps, improve employee retention, and strengthen workplace culture.

Attendees will learn how inclusive hiring can help businesses access motivated, job-ready talent, reduce pressure on existing teams, and build a stronger workplace culture.

What You’ll Gain

  • Connections with local business owners, employers, and community leaders
  • Practical ideas for filling staffing gaps and expanding your talent pipeline
  • Strategies to improve employee retention and strengthen workplace culture
  • Insight into how AID Employment First Services supports employers before and after hiring
  • Ideas for partnering with local nonprofits in a way that supports business and community impact
  • A look at how purpose-driven apparel can increase visibility, build team pride, and support your brand

Dinner and Raffle

Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner during the event. We will also be raffling off pairs of Kane County Cougars tickets and a custom apparel design package from Cherry Willow.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your business while supporting inclusive employment. Sponsorship is an opportunity to put your business in front of local employers, community leaders, and decision-makers while showing your commitment to workforce inclusion, workplace culture, and community impact.

Sponsorship Link: https://tinyurl.com/UNTAPPED-WORKFORCE

Reserve your spot and join local business owners and community leaders for an evening of networking, practical insight, and conversation around staffing, retention, workplace culture, and inclusive employment.

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