Serving the Cragin, Hermosa, Montclare,
Humboldt Park & N. Austin Communities
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September 25th Issue...
More Financial Assistance, Loans: Sources & Resources -
Options & Opportunities - Upcoming Events & Celebrations -
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Block Club Newsletter
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Here’s Where You Can Vote Early & Safely
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Can the Small Business Improvement Fund benefit your business? SBIFs for commercial and industrial companies, and property owners provides reimbursements of 25%, 50%, or 75% of pre-approved permanent building improvements such as storefront renovation, building systems, interior remodeling, and roof replacement. |
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SBIF District Openings On Deck 10/1 - 10/30/2020
Click on specific district for map and information
Applications will not be accepted before 9 AM, 10/01/2020
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Free Business Advising, working one-on-one with a technical assistance partner, is available from Somercor to all Chicago and Cook County small businesses. Addressing your business' unique needs include acquiring new capital and customers, understanding financial data, change and risk management, and operating under new safety regulations. Click for information.
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Second Round
Opened 9/17/2020
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$220M Funds Second Round of Business Interruption Grants
The second round of DCEO's Business Interruption Grants (BIG) opens Thursday, September 17th, 2020. The focus of the $220M set aside for BIG grants is on disproportionately impacted areas (DIAs) and heavily impacted industries and regions – businesses operating at a severely diminished capacity since spring, or unable to reopen.
requisite documents needed to apply, and application*.
*as the 'News is released, application was not yet available
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With the pandemic's stranglehold on businesses, it's crucial to use all the tools available to increase your product or service sales.This course shows how to utilize social media strategies to harness the power of social media marketing.
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Did You Know? The federal government goal is to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to certified small businesses in historically underutilized business zones?
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Microloan Source for
Startups, Established Businesses
North Branch Works offers a microloan product for qualified small businesses located in several Chicago communities. The fund lends from $25,000 to $50,000 to applicants for startups or established businesses with an interest rate ranging from 2% to 8%.
For over 30 years NorthBranch Works has employed its expertise and established city and neighborhood relationships to promote economic development linked to workforce development and job creation.
For info' about the Microloan, contact Steve Simmons
773/929-5552 x 2226; steve@northbranchworks.org.
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Upcoming MEETINGS & EVENTS
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Multi Chamber of Commerce Meeting
ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEGISLATION UPDATE
Thursday, October 8th, 2020 - 10 AM
Featured speaker Tanya Triche Dawood,
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
and URL to join the Zoom Meeting
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NWCC Coffee & Networking
Tuesday, September 29th at 8:30 AM
4 Yolks Restaurant - 2661 North Harlem Avenue
Mask and Distancing observed
Please bring a canned or non-perishable item to help keep the Food Pantry at European American Association stocked - many families are hurting because of the pandemic.
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North & Kostner McDonald's
Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Owner Virginia Ojeda opened the doors of the McDonalds at 4338 W. North Avenue forty years ago. Her son Michael Ojeda has managed the restaurant for the last twenty, maintaining the close ties and support of the community his Mom established.
Ms. Ojeda served as President of the NW Connection Chamber from 1987 to 1990. The restaurant's Marketing Manager for the past eight years, Sandy Ruiz, (seen above) is the current NWCC Board President. Sandy coordinates community events with local organizations.
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ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES
Get acquainted with the following NWCC Members...just click on the company's name
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Promote your business in the
NW Connection Chamber of Commerce
2021 Business & Shopping Resource Guide
The Guide is distributed to over 4,000 local businesses and residents in the Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park,
Montclare and N. Austin Communities
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Thank You to Renewing Members
Allstate Insurance/Mindy Blanco Agency -
En Las Tablas Performing Arts - Evans-Gzesh & Company - International Foods - Jordan Auto Body - Madrid Jewelry - Raila & Associates PC - Seligman Animal Hospital - Strauss Realty/ D. Smith Commercial Broker -
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Open Bids for Goods & Services
The Business Development Center at College of DuPage (COD) is accepting sealed bids and RFPs for goods and services. Click HERE for listing of open bids and submission procedure.
COD is committed to the economic development of disadvantaged business enterprises;
Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Owned Businesses are encouraged to participate.
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NWCC's Commercial Real Estate Inventory
The NW Connection Chamber maintains an inventory of commercial and industrial properties for sale and lease. Agents, brokers, and owners are invited to send their listings for inclusion.
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up-to-date info' about programs, resources, events and
webinars. Click HERE to Check out our website
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The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce, a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs, is funded to provide assistance to the
Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and North Austin Communities.
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