Category: Business

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LaSalle Street Reimagined Rollout Webinar

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DPD and SomerCor will host a webinar for businesses about the unique LaSalle Street Reimagined SBIF program. The City of Chicago launched the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative in September 2022 to reposition LaSalle as a residential, dining and entertainment, and tourism and cultural center. To support this vision, the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is […]

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Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Rollouts

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Via the Department of Planning and Development The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. Offered by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to tenants and owners of industrial and commercial properties, SBIF grants are funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues in designated TIF districts citywide. Program […]

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Connect with Uptown Business Center’s Free Businesses Services

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The Uptown Business Center (UBC) supports new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs within the north region boundary of Lincoln Park to Rogers Park and the Chicago River to Lake Shore Drive. Whether you’re in the idea stage of your business or a long-standing business owner, the UBC provides a suite of free business services! Sign […]

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Neighborhood Business Development Centers awarded Funds to Assist Small Businesses

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Recently, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the grantees of the BACP Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) grant program. Participants of the $3.3 million NBDC program will deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, and business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their program peers […]

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Community meeting: Cafe Mimoza

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The 40th Ward has put together a virtual community meeting on March 24th at 10am for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and concerned neighbors to meet to discuss issues we’ve heard around Cafe Mimoza, and come up with resolutions. Join the meeting by clicking on this Webex link.

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Community Meeting: Sandunga Bar

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The 40th Ward has put together a virtual community meeting on March 14th at 10am for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and concerned neighbors to meet to discuss issues we’ve heard around Sandunga Bar, and come up with resolutions. Join the meeting by clicking on this Webex link.

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National Consumer Protection Week

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See below for information from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection: Today, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced its National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) outreach and education efforts and reinforced its commitment to inform consumers of their rights and risks in the marketplace. This year, NCPW is observed […]

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New Climate Infrastructure Fund for Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses

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A new grant opportunity aimed at catalyzing climate action across Chicago by nonprofit organizations and small businesses has been announced by the City of Chicago. Individual grants from approximately $50,000 to $250,000 are available through the fund to support capital investments in energy efficiency projects, electric vehicles, and green infrastructure. Applications are due by February […]

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Ald. Vasquez Statement on Recent Casino Vote

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Dear 40th Ward Neighbors, This week during Wednesday’s City Council meeting, I voted yes on a resolution and ordinance to build a casino at the Tribune Building on Chicago Avenue near Halsted, with an initial temporary site at the Medinah Temple, located at 600 N Wabash. Considering the very real safety, traffic, fiscal, and equity […]

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Reduce, Reuse & Recycle in the 40th Ward

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Check out these innovative small businesses in the 40th Ward offering environmentally responsible options to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle! Eco and the Flamingo Chicago’s first zero waste general store! Website: ecoandtheflamingo.com 4750 North Rockwell StreetChicago, 60625, US(773) 942-6892 Family Tree Resale Reduce & Reuse at Chicago’s favorite thrift store, Family Tree Resale! Check out familytreeresale.com. […]