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Holiday Party
Angell Grant
Fund Manager Award
Giving Tuesday
Internship L&L
Food Workshops
Member Spotlight
OT Rule Update
New Incubator Companies
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December 2016
ICNC Holiday Party

Join ICNC for our end-of-the-year celebration at the Garfield Park Conservatory! Take some time to socialize and celebrate the holiday season with your fellow business owners and community members over food and drinks. ICNC's holiday party is one of our biggest events of the year and we look forward to seeing you there!

Photos courtesy of REP3 Photography
 

Thursday, December 15
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Garfield Park Conservatory - 
300 N. Central Park Ave.
RSVP Required - Register here!

 

 

Thank you to our sponsor!

       Angell Foundation Grant      
ICNC's charitable organization is the grateful, excited recipient of a $30,000 grant awarded by the Paul M. Angell Foundation to support the Emergency Medical Technician Training Program. The EMT Training program provides a 24 week curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that will lead students to the attainment of an EMT-Basic certification. The Foundation aims to embody Mr. Angell's legacy of compassion, ingenuity and industriousness by supporting programs that advance society through the performing arts, conservation of the world's oceans, and alleviation of poverty.
   
       Fund Manager of the Year Award
Congratulations to Priscilla Torrence, Director of Workforce Development at ICNC, on receiving the Fund Manager of the Year Award from All Chicago! Priscilla, who manages an emergency fund for EMT students, and other honorees were celebrated at a breakfast on November 18th. We are proud of Priscilla and the excellent work she does!  
Giving Tuesday - Results

That money will go towards making a direct impact in the growth of small businesses! Thank you for your support!  

       Lunch & Learn: Internship Best Practices  
Do you want to hire an intern, but aren't sure how to do so? Join us on January 25th to learn the ins and outs of hiring, on-boarding, and managing interns to create a successful experience for all involved. The workshop will help you learn how beneficial interns can be to your organization and how to recruit them.
 
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Register here! Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Upcoming Food Workshops
The Hatchery, a collaboration between ICNC and Accion Chicago to bring education, capital, and support to the Chicagoland food entrepreneur community, has upcoming food workshops.
Technical assistance to food entrepreneurs made possible by our sponsors Bank of America and the United States Small Business Administration.
       Member Spotlight - D5 Metals

In 2012 when Francisco Rivedeneyra and Jon Becker were looking for new opportunities, they decided to use their experience as architects and connections in the construction industry to start their own company.

 

D5 Metals was created to help designers and architects bring their ideas to life by manufacturing custom metal pieces, as well as restoring damaged metal. One of their most notable jobs was to restore the canopy of The Drake Hotel in the Gold Coast. D5 works on small projects, like banisters or furniture for homes, while they also take on large projects like three story cast iron restoration of the Chicago Motor Club, Wacker Tower. D5 is focused on finding the right people to build a team capable of maintaining their level of craftsmanship. Read more about D5's story here!  

       New Overtime Rule - Update    
The U.S. Department of Labor's new overtime law, that was supposed to go into effect on December 1, 2016, was halted due to a ruling in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas. The law would have made 4.2 million exempt workers non-exempt. The Department disagrees with the ruling and will act accordingly. Click here for updates and more information.
Welcome New ICNC Incubator Companies!
Anastasia Chatzka - Anastasia is a fashion designer with a clothing line and boutique in Ukranian Village. Each fun, cutting-edge ready-to-wear and custom piece is manufactured in Chicago. Anastasia also offers a variety of sewing classes for all experience levels.

Misanthrope Agency - Misanthrope is a fashion design house and distributor of unique men's and women's apparel, accessories, and footwear to retailers such as JCrew, Nordstrom, Gilt Group, and more. RedWing Heritage footwear and Outcaste are a couple of the brands Misanthrope designs and distributes for.
Holiday Offers and Member Announcements
Midwest Performance Cars - ICNC member MPC is holding a food drive for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. From December 1st to December 30th, you can bring in 4 or more cans of nonperishable food and receive $25 off any service.
 
Rhine Hall - Rhine Hall currently has 3 bottle deals: get three 375ml bottles of your choice of any of our 10 spirits for $75 and three 750ml bottles for $150. Also, their tasting room is a great spot for holiday parties at any budget.
 
Spread the News, Inc. - Spread the News is offering a special of 25% off holiday discount on Printing and Mailing Services (excludes postage). They can also coordinate and offer services from USPS, bindery, assembly and presort for optimal postage savings. Contact (312) 850-9780 for a customized quote.
 
Intelligent Cleaning Solutions - ICSolutions will give a 25% discount on list prices on any purchases made by ICNC Members from now until December 23rd. This includes any cleaning and sanitation products and equipment. Contact Jon Tunney at (312) 399-5423 or by email jon@icsolutionsinc.com to schedule an appointment.

ICNC Newsletter and Website -  ICNC members who have an announcement such as a new product launch or a special promotion can have it included in our monthly newsletter. Members with media attention can have the article link included on ICNC's ' In The News ' section of the website. Send all relevant information and links to Michelle Collett at michelle@industrialcouncil.com  by the last day of the month.
Available 25,000 Square Feet ICNC Incubator Space
From the high ceilings and natural light to the large open space with street access, the possibilities are endless! ICNC has a 25,000 square foot space available that would ideally be filled by a long-term anchor tenant like a brewery, distillery, restaurant, or a store.  
  
Click here to view other available spaces.    
Development Opportunities
RMUIL ICenter Program:  One of the core values of Robert Morris University Illinois is experiential learning. The ICenter program pairs student/faculty teams with businesses to work on real projects. Successful past projects have included accounting, marketing and social media plans, graphic design and videos, food business product development, and much more. For more information, click here or contact Deanna Ho at dho@robertmorris.edu.

Business Workshops:  The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by city officials, experts, and partner business organizations. All workshops are free and open to the public. To view the business workshop calendar, click  here .
Employee Training Reimbursement Opportunity
Receive money back for investing in employee training! ICNC has received funds through TIFWorks 50/50, an employee training reimbursement program issued by the City of Chicago. Applications are currently being accepted. Applicants must be located within the Kinzie Industrial TIF District boundaries. All training must be pre-approved by the City. For more information, contact Hannah Jones at hannah@industrialcouncil.com.
Monthly Alderman's Meeting
Every month ICNC hosts a breakfast with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. These meetings are an opportunity for area companies to discuss issues they have with crime, infrastructure, zoning, and other topics. For more information on ICNC's monthly Alderman's meeting, please contact Hannah Jones at hannah@industrialcouncil.com.
For more information, call 312-421-3941 or email   info@industrialcouncil.com .