Chelsie shares her experience as a first-time attendee of the Museum Store Association’s MSA Forward Conference in Denver, Colorado in May 2023…

Learn the secret behind creating a high-quality business card that you are proud to hand out, one that generates interest and business because of it's intention and strategy…

Partnering with a designer whose style aligns with your vision for your brand and whose ideas you trust is essential for developing the brand that will serve you best. Get to know Lettering Works’ owner and designer Chelsie Tamms through 10 interesting facts you might not have known…

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin hosted a one-day expo for all woman small business owners and entrepreneurs at the UIC Forum on Saturday, November 16th from 9am-3pm. Lettering Works was among the 100+ participating vendors.

It’s no secret that networking is hard work. It is hard to put yourself out there, find the right events that lead to meaningful connections, and figure out how to convert connections into paying clients. A recent Sunnyside Chats Workshop led by Thyannda Mack provided some key takeaways to improve your networking strategy.

It’s been a full three months since Lettering Works relocated from Peoria to Chicago. This summer in Chicago has completely flown by, but also been filled with some new opportunities, ideas, and projects.

Lettering Works participated in our first Chicago market on Thursday, August 22nd, fully stocked with our new Chicago collection. The Sauced Mini Night Market at Sleeping Village in Avondale provided an opportunity to connect with other local makers, meet new Chicagoans, and debut our hand-lettered products in the Chicago market.

Before you contact any potential designer to help bring your brand to life (or refresh your current brand), it’s key to have a grasp on your business’s purpose. This blog post explores key takeaways from an in-person workshop that will help spark progress in your own journey to defining your business’s purpose.

The Nest Coworking has been my office since before Lettering Works officially began. It has been home to countless workshops, meetings, and events while serving as a place where friendships, connections, and ideas developed for Lettering Works.

Lettering Works spent the last official Saturday in Peoria surrounded by friends and supporters at local bar and pizza joint Broken Tree, celebrating local accomplishments and people who make Peoria a wonderful place to be. We even designed custom koozies for friends to remember us by!