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January 22nd, 2019
Connecting Business & Community...
This issue - Money Talk - Round of Opportunity Fund Grants Opens -Turning Closed School into Housing Proposed - Hermosa Grand Opening - Whola Lotta' Mac'n Cheese - Free 2019 Resource Guide 
Proposal On the Table for Reuse of Local School
A 'Teachers Village' is proposed for Von Humboldt Elementary School, 2620
W. Hirsch, which closed in 2014. The developer's plan is for a mixed-use community where teachers can live, eat, shop and take classes.
The school was on the list of 50 schools slated by the Chicago Board of Education for closure in 2013 due to diminished enrollment. 

Also on that list was  Mulligan School (1855 N. Sheffield) which was converted into luxury apartments and earned a Preservation Excellence Award from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks for adaptive reuse in late 2017. Similarly, Stewart Elementary School (4525 N. Kenmore) underwent conversion to upscale housing. 

Click here for the BlockClub Chicago article
and view renderings for the proposed 'Village'.
Curious? Click here to view the interior of Mulligan School redo.

Innovative program leverages downtown growth 
to make direct investments into City's Commercial Corridors
City Accepting Applications for Next
Round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Grants

The application period is now open for the next round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants, the City's signature equitable development initiative that
has already driven more than $55 million in new investment. The program is designed to boost activity in Chicago's neighborhood commercial corridors, building up amenities and delivering the services and pro ducts communities need.
Grant-eligible costs include:
Land acquisition and assembly
New construction (up to 30 % of total project costs)
Building acquisition, demolition, environmental remediation
Minor site improvements and security measures
Roofing, facade, and mechanical system repairs Architectural, engineering, and financing fees and other soft costs
Applications for grants of more than $250,000 are accepted on a rolling basis year-round; grants of $250,000 or less are available now through March 5.  Click here for info'. 
Business Workshops
The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops conducted by City Officials, experts, and partner business organizations. Workshops are free, open to the public, and held in Rooms 805 and 1103 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street. 

Click to view/download February 2019 schedule.
Register for workshops by calling 312/744-2086
email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org
FOOD FARE
 
Joey G's Mac & Cheese
2351 W. Augusta Boulevard -  773/917-3333

Almost nothing speaks as loudly to hunger pangs as the warmth and comfort of Mac'n Cheese on a frigid winter's day.....and if 
you're cozy inside?  Joey G's fare can 
be delivered by GrubHub.

Click here for Menu, here for Yelp
Like them on Facebook
The 15 Best Places for 
Mac & Cheese in Chicago
You're Invited!
Chamber Member Oak Street Health has opened a new facility in the Hermosa neighborhood at 4417 W. Diversey Avenue - They're hosting a Grand Opening on Thursday, February 7th at 11 AM.  Join them in celebrating the opening of this newest Center, designed to provide excellent healthcare for older adults.  RSVP to 708/969-0790   
New listings - updated 1/14/2019
Buying,Selling, or Leasing?
Click here for NWCC's Real Estate Inventory

eMail Real estate listing to info@nwconnection.org
Talkin' About Money
Whether at the beginning of a business venture or well down the line, at some point, most entrepreneurs and small business owners will find themselves in need of financing. 
Click on the titles t o read these two AllBusiness articles.
~ 5 Steps to Building Your Business Credit Rating From Scratch
NWCC Valentine's Day Promotion 
Is there someone you're 'sweet' on....or deserving 
of a treat?  The Chamber is taking orders for bags of Valentine's Day Candy - 30 bags for $35.  
Place your order by calling the Chamber at 
773/558-8743 or email nwconnectioncc@gmail.com
1st Quarter 2019
Thank you to these NWCC Members
for Renewing the Partnership

ComEd -  European American Association
Insurance Adjustment Group -  Roeser's Bakery

View NWCC's Member's List and Join - Click here 
We Look Forward to Meeting You!
Stop by, have a cup of coffee.
NW Connection 
Business Task Force  Meeting
January 31st - 9:30 AM -
First Midwest Bank - 3956 West North Avenue
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Pete Schmugge,  Executive Director,
NW Connection  Chamber of Commerce 
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