Summer is starting to emerge here on the East Side. From the full leaves all along the creek through Swede Hollow, to the mown grass of our East Side Parks, and the looming AC bills for well... all of us. 

As we dive into this awesome season, join us next week for our Monthly Member Meeting June 8th - lunch, networking, and a word or two on transit progress is what we have sizzling up for you. Click here to join us!

Meanwhile here are a few more things that are hot:

And see below for snaps from the Speakeasy and more ...

Cit y Seeking your Input on Licensing Disparities

Opening or expanding a business is a massive undertaking. Last November the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) met with a group of business associations to discuss analyzing the city's business licensing application process in attempt to identify and resolve any potential race-based disparities.  The City asked for help from the associations in facilitating a survey of their members... 

Here it is!  Click here for Licensing Survey

State Farm has done it again. 2017 will continue the program with ESABA sponsored interns supporting projects of ESABA and of members like you. If you are interested in posting for an internship with your business or hosting some of ESABA's intern's time on a project of your  own, contact Paris today.

Thank you State Farm and agent Juan Cervantes!

ESABA is working with the BizRecycling program to bring you access to resources and grant dollars to improve recycling, buy compostable supplies, and reduce your solid waste bills.

Most businesses think of solid waste as a utility - a necessary part of doing business. But recycling incentives are structured to give you great benefit on your bottom line. 

All food businesses in the city will be affected by the Sustainable To Go food packaging ordinance. We might as well position our East Side Businesses to emerge stronger. 

Contact Paris to learn about how ESABA can help you set up a free assessment that can lead to money. 

PS. ESABA also has some special tickets to give away to businesses that get this free assessment this summer. Call Paris now or read here to learn more: BizRecycling is for US!