November 21st, 2019 Issue - $21.1M Vets Housing Development - Learn How to Avoid ID Theft, Phishing - Santa's Visit to the Neighborhood - News from the Mayors Office - Jingle Mingle - Retail Migration - Member Shout Out
$21.1M Affordable Housing Project
for Veterans Going Up in N. Lawndale
Located in N. Lawndale on 2,000 acres in Alderman Jason Ervin's 28th Ward, the five-story Roosevelt Road Veterans Housing construction project will have 90 affordable apartments for disabled and homeless veterans. The apartments for men and women veterans will be at or below 60% of the Area's Median Income (AIM); 75 of the units will receive VA Support Housing vouchers from the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). 

In October 2019, the City Council Finance Committee approved a $21.1M package for the Roosevelt Road Veterans Housing construction in N. Lawndale.
Per a press release from Mayor Lightfoot, the City's support includes $5M in loans and cash grants, and the sale of seven city-owned vacant lots - valued at $875,000 and sold for $1 per lot. Additionally, grants were committed by the Home Depot Foundation, Commonwealth Edison, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).

The apartment complex will be built by A Safe Haven Foundation, a Lawndale-based nonprofit that supports veterans struggling with homelessness and substance use disorders.

Read the Mayor's Press Release
Learn more about the Safe Haven Foundation
NWCC Upcoming Events...
Open Community Meeting
Protect Yourself from Consumer Scams,
Identify Theft, Phone & internet Phishing

Tuesday November 26th - 9:30 AM
McDonald's Restaurant - 4338 W. North Avenue
Free - No RSVP required
Bring the Kids, a Camera - NWCC Will Have Santa & Candy
Santa will be
stopping to hear Christmas Wishes
on Saturday,
December 7th at
First Midwest Bank,
Carnicerias Jimenez,
& Sofy's Unisex Salon

scheduled times.
You're Invited! - click HERE for flyer
Bring Clients & Colleagues, Family & Friends to NWCC's Christmas Party

Thursday, December 12th - 6 PM
Milano Cafe - 3930 W. School Street
RSVP to Pete Schmugge at 773/558-8743

NWCC Members $15* - Non Members $20*
Bring a *toy for the European American Association Holiday Drive for Needy & Underprivileged Children and Deduct $5 off attendance fee
cash donation can also be made to get $5 off - *Toys should be new, not used.

INFORMATION UPDATE
The Chamber's correct email is... nwconnectioncc@gmail.com
it is no longer using info@nwconnection.org
News from the Mayor's Office

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently introduced a plan to the Chicago City Council to raise the minimum wage from $13/hour to $15 by 2021 and, at the same time, eliminating many currently exempt workers, including the disabled. Input for the proposed change came from labor, business, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.  Learn more.
The upcoming holiday season calls for parties, at work or home, and thoughts turn to
what food to serve. NWCC Member restaurants and eateries can provide the space, the food, or both for
a festive celebration. From sliders to pizza to more creative fare - whatever the event calls for or how impromptu the planning.
NWCC MEMBER SHOUT OUT
Restaurants & Eateries
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When Cash Flow, Slows or Doesn't

Late payment of invoices can jeopardize your business’s financial stability. One option to consider is accounts receivable financing, also known as invoice financing.
Click to learn more.
Meredith Wood - How Accounts Receivable Financing
Can Get Your Business Through a Financial Rough Patch
Some Retailers
Migrating to Industrial Space

With the increasing amount and type of business conducted over the internet, some retail companies are migrating away from more expensive rents on 'Main Street' to less expensive industrial properties. Per BISNOW This move is relevant for those not depending on foot traffic, and others needing large showrooms and inventory space.  Read More

Retailers Look To Industrial Buildings To Avoid Main Street Rents
Jon Banister - BISNOW - 11/15/2019
NWCC Member
For Your Evolving Real Estate Needs

Strauss Realty broker Deborah Smith can assist you, whether you want to buy, sell or lease space for any business. She brings a solid knowledge of TIF, Enterprise Zones, and public sector incentives, having spent ten years in economic development before entering the commercial real estate industry.
Follow Debbie on Facebook HERE.
Contact info...773/885-3254 - Deborah@straussrealty.com
Looking to Buy, Sell or Lease?
Check out NWCC's Real Estate Inventory
 Updated 11/3/2019 - with a new format
 Brokers and agents...
Click to submit courtesy listings
Something Old, Something New...
November 2019
OUTSIDE VOICES

Outside Voices is brand new on the block. The recently opened wine bar in Logan Square offers a range of white, red, orange, rose, and sparkling varietal wines, the menu charcuterie, and snacks. Notable is the beautiful interior woodwork.
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Established 1994:
WEBSTER'S WINE BAR

Chicago's oldest wine bar , Webster's boasts over 400 bottles from around the world, classics, and natural. They offer craft beers and fine spirits, and the menu spans from snacks to a meal. Particular pride is taken in imparting a knowledge of wine to their customers.
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Get the best value, service, and warranty on the highest quality roofing and home exterior work - the best in Chicagoland. We're an A+ rated roofing company with the BBB; rated 'A' with Angie's List, 4-star Yelp, 4.3-star with Google."
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