Polo, IL Chamber of Commerce

09/10/2026

🚨 DON'T MISS YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE!

The RSVP deadline for the 59th Annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Dinner is coming up!

Choose your dinner:

🥩 Beef Tenderloin
OR
🍗 Parmesan Encrusted Baked Chicken

Then join us for an evening celebrating Polo's businesses, volunteers, leaders, and community.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ Doors open at 5 PM
📍 The Polo Room
💲 $37/person

🏆 Citizen of the Year
🏆 Carole Nettz Volunteer of the Year
🏆 NEW CATEGORY: Business of the Year

RSVP DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 11

📲 Scan the QR code and get registered today!

🌳 Rooted in Polo. Growing Together.

09/09/2026

🎃👻 POLO… IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY! 👻🎃

The Polo Chamber of Commerce Halloween Decorating Contest is here, and we want to see who can create the most spooktacular display in town! 🕷️🦇

🏠 Homes AND businesses are encouraged to participate!

Go creepy. Go creative. Go over-the-top. Whether you love pumpkins 🎃, ghosts 👻, skeletons 💀, or enough lights to be seen from the next county—we want to see what you can do!

📣 IMPORTANT DATES:
📝 Register your home or business by October 23
🗳️ Community voting: October 24–26
🏆 Winners announced: October 28

Ready to enter?

Fill out the form at the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBWR4lOojy7XEK-SuM8plCKlGlZLpzDy_wnaZPAgbQaRQhEA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113406996841752227453

Or email the chamber at [email protected]

And even if you're not decorating, you can still join the fun! Watch for the list of participating locations, take a drive around Polo, check out the displays, and vote for your favorites!

👇 TAG someone who needs to enter this year!

Let’s light up Polo and make this Halloween one to remember! 🎃🧡

09/08/2026

What makes Polo special?

The people who show up. ❤️

The business owners who invest here. The volunteers who give their time. The organizations that serve our neighbors. And the community members who continue to believe in Polo's future.

That's what our 59th Annual Chamber Dinner is all about.

It's more than a meeting and a meal. It's an opportunity to come together, celebrate another year, recognize some incredible people, and look ahead to what's next.

🌳 ROOTED IN POLO. GROWING TOGETHER.

We'd love to have you at the table.

📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 The Polo Room
⏰ 5 PM
💲 $37/person

👉 RSVP by September 11 using the QR code.

09/04/2026

🏆 WHO WILL WE BE CELEBRATING THIS YEAR?

One of our favorite parts of the Polo Chamber Annual Dinner is recognizing the people and businesses who go above and beyond for our community.

This year, we'll honor:

⭐ Citizen of the Year
⭐ Carole Nettz Volunteer of the Year
⭐ NEW: Business of the Year!

Come help us celebrate those who make Polo a better place to live, work, and do business.

🌳 Rooted in Polo. Growing Together.

📅 September 24 | 5 PM
📍 The Polo Room
💲 $37/person

📲 RSVP by September 11! Scan the QR code to reserve your seat.

09/01/2026

🌳 ROOTED IN POLO. GROWING TOGETHER.

You’re invited to the 59th Annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Dinner!

For 59 years, our Chamber has been bringing together the businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community leaders who help make Polo a great place to call home.

Join us for an evening of great food, conversation, recognition, and a celebration of the people who continue to invest in our community.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ Registration & Cocktails at 5 PM | Dinner at 6 PM
📍 The Polo Room
💲 $37/person

🏆 We’ll also recognize our Citizen of the Year, Carole Nettz Volunteer of the Year, and—for the first time—Business of the Year!

Seats are limited, so don’t wait!

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP by September 11.

09/01/2026

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF POLO!

What do you think Polo needs? What would make our community an even better place to live, work, and grow?

The next step in Polo’s Community Revitalization Plan is happening this Thursday, and we want to hear from you!

Amy Bash*ti from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) will share the information gathered through the Community Needs Assessment Surveys completed over the summer. Community members will also have an opportunity to provide input that will help shape the final plan.

Thursday, September 3
5:30 PM
Polo City Hall

Your input can help shape the future of our community. We hope you’ll join us!

08/28/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

Today is your final opportunity to submit nominations for the 2026 Polo Chamber of Commerce Awards!

🏆 Citizen of the Year
🏆 Volunteer of the Year
🏆 NEW! Business of the Year

If you know someone—or a business—that deserves to be recognized for their dedication, service, leadership, or positive impact on our community, don't wait!

Nominations close TODAY!

Submit your nomination now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezTXAOR93SD0i2WkrhFjqUzCdz-fF4PNP18EoaYnShQT-d2g/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you for helping us celebrate the people and businesses that make Polo such a special place to call home. ❤️

Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year. Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. Services provided to the community should be ba...

08/24/2026

LAST WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE!

There's still time to recognize the people and businesses that help make Polo an amazing community!

Submit your nominations for:
🏆 Citizen of the Year
🏆 Volunteer of the Year
🏆 NEW! Business of the Year

Don't miss the opportunity to honor someone who has made a positive difference.

Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026

Submit your nomination online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezTXAOR93SD0i2WkrhFjqUzCdz-fF4PNP18EoaYnShQT-d2g/viewform?usp=dialog

Paper forms are available on our website.

Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year. Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. Services provided to the community should be ba...

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Volunteers are the heart of our community.

Behind every successful event, fundraiser, organization, and community project are volunteers who generously give their time.

Help us recognize one of these outstanding individuals by nominating them for Volunteer of the Year!

Whether they volunteer a little or a lot, their dedication deserves to be celebrated.

Less than two weeks remain!

Nominations are due August 28, 2026.
Submit your nomination online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezTXAOR93SD0i2WkrhFjqUzCdz-fF4PNP18EoaYnShQT-d2g/viewform?usp=dialog

Paper forms are available on our website.

Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year. Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. Services provided to the community should be ba...