We’re stronger together!
Join the Hemingway District Business Alliance today.
The Hemingway District is made of over 150 businesses. Together, we can share resources, support and promote one another, participate in district events, and have a stronger, more collective voice with the Village of Oak Park.
Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have been here for years, our annual membership allows for you to get involved, meet your fellow business owners, and be part of what makes the Hemingway District such a great place to do business.
Membership Tiers
Your annual membership includes:
Complimentary participation in annual district events: Tokens of Love (Feb), Hemingway Birthday Fête (Jul), Fall Family Festival (Oct), and Shop Small/Tree Lighting (Dec)
Marketing cross-promotion on Hemingway Website & Socials
Participation in monthly Board Meetings to bring up important issues and concerns that impact your business
Direct access to Village of Oak Park representatives and community partners
Simplified event permitting through district-wide group permits
Monthly Hemingway Happy Hours with opportunities to attend or host
Connections with 150+ local businesses for networking, referrals, and cross-promotion
Membership is valid for the 2026–27 calendar year and renews annually.
Your annual membership includes:
Complimentary participation in annual district events: Tokens of Love (Feb), Hemingway Birthday Fête (Jul), Fall Family Festival (Oct), and Shop Small/Tree Lighting (Dec)
Marketing cross-promotion on Hemingway Website & Socials
Participation in monthly Board Meetings to bring up important issues and concerns that impact your business
Direct access to Village of Oak Park representatives and community partners
Simplified event permitting through district-wide group permits
Monthly Hemingway Happy Hours with opportunities to attend or host
Connections with 150+ local businesses for networking, referrals, and cross-promotion
Membership is valid for the 2026–27 calendar year and renews annually.
Your annual membership includes:
Complimentary participation in annual district events: Tokens of Love (Feb), Hemingway Birthday Fête (Jul), Fall Family Festival (Oct), and Shop Small/Tree Lighting (Dec)
Marketing cross-promotion on Hemingway Website & Socials
Participation in monthly Board Meetings to bring up important issues and concerns that impact your business
Direct access to Village of Oak Park representatives and community partners
Simplified event permitting through district-wide group permits
Monthly Hemingway Happy Hours with opportunities to attend or host
Connections with 150+ local businesses for networking, referrals, and cross-promotion
Membership is valid for the 2026–27 calendar year and renews annually.
Membership Benefits & Perks
Hemingway District members enjoy robust networking opportunities with local business owners and active participation in joint cross-promotional initiatives. We sponsor high-visibility activities throughout the year designed to attract consumers and reinforce the Hemingway District as a premier destination for shopping, dining, and professional services.
Cross-promote Your Business on Hemingway Socials
Receive complimentary promotion across Hemingway District social media and the website, plus opportunities for added exposure through Village partnerships, local media, and press.
Simplify Special Events Permitting
Take advantage of district-wide group permitting for participating events and activities, reducing the administrative burden on individual businesses.
Participate in Annual Signature Events for No Additional Fee
Get complimentary participation in major district events including Tokens of Love, Hemingway Birthday Fête, Fall Family Festival, and Shop Small/Tree Lighting.
Collaborate Beyond the District
Participate in cross-promotional opportunities and partnerships with neighboring Oak Park business districts.
Connect with 150+ Local Businesses
Build relationships with fellow business owners and find new opportunities for referrals, partnerships, and cross-promotion.
Attend or Host a Hemingway Happy Hour
Bring local business owners through your doors by hosting one of the district’s Monthly Happy Hours.
Have a Stronger Voice with the Village
Join monthly board meetings where you will have direct access to Village Development, Police Department representatives, and other local partners.
Help Drive Visitors to the District
Your membership supports the events, marketing, partnerships, and programming that keep Hemingway visible and give people more reasons to visit, shop, dine, and do business here.
Common FAQs
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Register and pay your annual dues by December 31, 2026 to receive the Earlybird membership rate. Beginning January 1, 2027, a $25 late fee will apply, with additional fees possible for continued delinquency.
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Dues can be paid by check, cash, or Zelle. Checks should be made payable to Hemingway District and delivered to Anastasia at Adam Doe State Farm, 177 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL.
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No. Annual membership dues are non-refundable.
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Each business or organization may designate one official member representative. This can be the business owner or an employee authorized to participate on the business’s behalf.
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Your business will be considered a non-member until your registration and dues have been received in full. Late fees will apply beginning January 1, 2027.
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Yes, for select events. Non-members must complete an event participation form and pay the applicable event fee. Current members participate in major annual district events at no additional cost.
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Complimentary district event participation, promotion through Hemingway District social media and the website, and the opportunity to host a Monthly Happy Hour are reserved for current members.
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Friends of Hemingway is a membership option for district residents who want to support the Hemingway District but don’t own a business. Residents can join for $40 annually. Current business members who refer a new Friend of Hemingway receive a $5 discount on their next annual membership dues.