We extend our sincere thanks to all who joined us for After Hours networking at the friendly confines of the Copernicus Center Annex on Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras, also proudly celebrated as Pączki Day.
We were honored to mark a special milestone for our city. Thanks to the proclamation signed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, and presented by Kevin Barszcz of Chicago Mayor’s Office during the official program of our event, Pączki Day is now officially recognized as a holiday in Chicago.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the Copernicus Center for their generous underwriting, the PWB – Polish Women in Business for their promotional partnership, Ideal Bakery for the delicious pączki, and Capital One – represented by Sebastian Lewanczyk and Laura Bulat – for sponsoring the event.
We were also privileged to welcome special guests, including Consul General Regina Jurkowska and Vice Consul Oskar Gradziel of the Polish Consulate in Chicago, Elisa Sledzinska of BACP Chicago, Kazimierz ‘Casey’ Chlebek of Casey Chlebek for U.S. Senate R-IL, Fabrice Bonvoisin of the International Trade Club of Chicago, Mariola Urbanek and Maciej Zywicki of the Polish American Congress-IL Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, Beata Balos of the United Colors of Pink, and Conrad Miczko of the Chicago Intercollegiate Council. We also thank Andrzej Baraniak, Andrew Andrzej T Mikolajczyk, Greg Grzywacz, and Boguslaw Bogie Kwasny for their photography and promotional collaboration.
We sincerely thank these companies for their early membership renewals. We encourage all members to show their support by purchasing their goods and services and collaborating with them in business.
As 2026 unfolds, we remain dedicated to promoting our members’ businesses, addressing their interests and needs, enhancing our media presence, strengthening connections, and sharing valuable insights on business, trade, and economic development within our community and beyond.
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at Millennium Hall Chicago – our guests, sponsors, and organizational partners! Your support made our annual Christmas Party a resounding success and a beautiful way to celebrate the season!
We had a fantastic evening of networking at Marz Community Brewing! Thank you to everyone who joined the PACC for the great conversations, new connections, and refreshing craft brews. A big shout-out and much appreciation to Ed Marszewski and his team at Marz for their warm hospitality, unique space that set the perfect vibe, and for the informative and inspiring tour of the brewery!
Please join us for our Annual PACC Boat Outing!
Our casual yet elegant event aboard an intimate, sleek and modern yacht will feature:
With memories of the PACC’s Post-Parade Party under the Bean still fresh, we thank all who joined us at the Millennium Hall Chicago on May 3rd! Much appreciation also goes to partners and sponsors, including Polish Consulate in Chicago, Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu – PAIH Chicago office, Dziennik Związkowy, Vandalay Brands, Chicago Teahouse, Warka, Zywiec US, Two Flags Vodka, United Colors of Pink , Industrial Maintenance Welding & Machining, Baumert LLC, Terra Casa, the Polish Parade, and Greg Grzywacz and his marvelous photography!
Held again at the friendly confines of Polish Museum of America (PMA), our Annual Meeting & Networking Event last Thursday was a resounding success. We thank all who participated and congratulate Łukasz Chołodecki, Lukasz Dudka, Lucas Fuksa, Adam Garlewicz, Greg Grzywacz, Gregory Handzel, Henryk Kazmierczak, Agata Kowalyk, Don Pasek, Jim Robaczewski, Stanley Skoczen, Anna Tukiendorf, Ella Elżbieta Unat, Monika Wyrwas, and Tony Zaskowski on their election to the 2025-26 PACC Board of Directors. Much appreciation goes to the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America – PRCUA and the PMA for their sponsorship and hospitality, to TTI Medical Training School, Chicago Teahouse, and Two Flags Vodka for raffle prize donations, and to Andrzej Brach for his superb photography.
Please join us for our Annual PACC Christmas Party! Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, drinks, and great company as we ring in the season together. We look forward to celebrating with you!
