Compass Arena

YOUR NEXT BIG BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE!

Join us at BIZ CONNECT SHOWCASE 2026 – WILLOWBROOK, IL, where entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and industry leaders come together to CONNECT, COLLABORATE &amp; DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH!

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU?

🚀 SCALE YOUR BUSINESS 
Gain practical insights and proven strategies to take your business to the next level.

💡 IT &amp; AI PANEL 
Explore how technology and Artificial Intelligence are transforming businesses, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities.

🏢 8 INDUSTRY SECTORS 
Connect with exhibitors across Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate &amp; Construction, Food &amp; Catering, and Creative Industries.

🏛️ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING &amp; GRANTS 
Meet government agency representatives, learn how to do business with government entities, and explore grant and funding opportunities for the manufacturing industry.

🤝 EXPERT SPEAKERS &amp; NETWORKING 
Hear from accomplished business leaders, discover potential partnerships, and expand your professional network.

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS &amp; DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
⭐ Abidali Neemuchwala – Former CEO, Wipro 
⭐ Raja Krishnamoorthi – U.S. Representative 
⭐ Jonathan L. Jackson – U.S. Representative 
⭐ Saba Haider
– Featured Guest 
And many more!


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
📅 DECEMBER 5–6, 2026 
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 
📍 COMPASS ARENA | WILLOWBROOK, ILLINOIS



Whether you're looking to GROW, INNOVATE, FIND NEW CUSTOMERS, or EXPLORE NEW MARKETS, Biz Connect Showcase 2026 is where opportunities begin!
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Local Event: Holiday Craft Show 

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Black Horizon Brewing Company

The Horizon Holiday Handmade Market returns to Black Horizon Brewing on Sunday, November 8, from 12pm to 5pm!Come get an early start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists and small businesses. Grab a craft beer, explore a carefully curated lineup of handmade goods and unique finds, and enjoy an intimate indoor sip-and-shop inside the Black Horizon taproom. Where? Black Horizon Brewing Company, 7560 S. Quincy Street, Willowbrook, IL When? Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12pm to 5pm Curated by John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance, the Horizon Holiday Handmade Market will feature over a dozen local artists and makers offering a wide variety of original art, handmade goods, gifts and other unique finds.Artists planned for the event (subject to change): Accents by Rosey Atlas Art Designs audi hart creations Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios by Jaqui C.Beanowitz Crafty Creations Flowering Fields Designs Ghost Owl Studio Hillary Starpants Jewelry + Design Honey Grove JAM. Foods &amp; Services/JAM. Graphics &amp; Publishing K&amp;T Handcrafted Creations Slow Poke Sculpts The Crooked Workbench Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC 2025 With Love Products Wylde Mountain Thyme In the meantime, check out the event page, RSVP if you're planning to attend and invite a few friends. Even clicking "Interested" or "Going" is a great way to help support the event and the local artists participating. The market is completely indoors, free to attend and family friendly. Come sip, shop small and kick off some early holiday shopping with the Streetz Artz Alliance and Black Horizon Brewing!

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Jackson Family Dentistry

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American Legion Post 1941

Are you aware that the American Legion has Concert Nights? These are small venue concerts - the best kept secret in the western suburbs. Bring your date, you neighbors, work group, or just yourself - we guarantee you will have a great night. Music, bar, &amp; food.Tom Petty Tribute featuring the Petty Kings - Live on-Stage. La Grange American Legion - Friday Nov 13th 8pm. Door Open 6:30. Bar/Kitchen Open. Tickets $24 online. $30 at the door. <a href="https://www.al1941.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.AL1941.org</a>

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The Biz Connect DEC 5TH AND DEC 6TH 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM

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Compass Arena, 625 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook, IL

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Tom Petty Tribute Concert