Serving the Cragin, Hermosa, Montclare,
Humboldt Park & N. Austin Communities
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season
12/17/2020: In this issue..Tax Time Organizing - Developer Pursues Zoning Change, Medill Avenue - Pix from Santa's Biz Strip Walk - Business Resources - Join NWCC before 12/31/2020, Get in Drawing for $25 Gift Card.
A zoning change to build a five-story apartment complex is being pursued in the 1st Ward. Developer Wilmot Construction's project plans are for 56 units, with eight reserved for affordable housing under the City's Affordable Requirements Ordinance. The area is currently zoned for a 23-residential units. Read the following Block Club article for more details.
"Another Large Apartment Complex Proposed Near California Blue Line In Logan Square"
Mina Bloom, 12/11/2020
Block Club, Chicago
2934 W. Medill: Before and a 'Possible' After
To start 2021 off on the right foot, not to mention keep the IRS happy, it’s crucial to organize your books before the tax year ends.
Whether you work with a CPA or go it alone, find out which tax breaks apply to you and how to nail them down now.runs out.
Thank You to NWCC Members, Current & New
Unlike Groucho, who reportedly said, "...please accept my resignation, I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member." NWCC has not only retained members during this challenging pandemic year, but it's also got a few new ones to boot...Join us - we've got a sweet deal below.**

First, for a list of all NWCC Members, click here. 
Next, please welcome the newest members - Click names for websites.
And, four others who joined during 2020:
**WIN -WIN....a Sweet Deal
Join the NW Connection Chamber of Commerce
before December 31st, get $25 off dues and included
in a drawing for a $25 gift card for Dunkin Donuts.
or call Pete Schmugge: 773-558-8743; email nwconnectioncc@gmail.com
In advance of the "Big Night" Santa visited the Armitage Avenue and the North Avenue Business Strips a couple weeks ago...spreading a bit of cheer and giving out some candy.

Click street name to view photos....
November 28 on Armitage Avenue
December 5th on North Avenue
Business Resources
The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery: Small Business Assistance program provides support for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers advising for small businesses in Cook County and grants for small businesses in suburban Cook County and the unincorporated areas. Click to learn more
Give your business an edge by bookmarking these helpful business sites and reading them on a regular basis. Click to read

When Filing for Small Business Bankruptcy Makes Sense - Filing for business bankruptcy isn't necessarily the end of the world. Depending on your business’s circumstances, it just might be your best move. Click to read
STAND Out on Google With a Free Business Profile

Google My Business gives you more ways to do more business. Your free Business Profile on Google lets you engage with customers directly and manage how your business appears on Google Search and Maps. Get in on the action: the world searches on Google - every month, there are over 5 billion searches for restaurants, 3 billion searches for hotels, and 1 billion searches for clothing stores. Click here to get started
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.
Follow NWCC on Facebook for daily posts of breaking news,
up-to-date info' about programs, resources, events and
webinars. Click HERE to Check out our website
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.