1/30/2019 NW Connection...
10,000 Small Businesses/Women's Business Development Center Cohorts - Innovation & Practical Reuse: Chicago's Libraries - Caffeine, Cigars & Gyros

CANCELLED : Due to the dangerous weather conditions the Chamber's Monthly Business
Task Force Meeting at First Midwest Bank on Thursday, the 31st is cancelled.
Regards, Pete Schmugge, Executive Director
NW Connection Chamber of Commerce
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
For Assistance - not only this week, but all year long,
Dial 311 or access the City of Chicago's Weather Relief
page HERE . In addition all Aldermanic Offices can help; Contact info for your ward can be accessed HERE .
Stunning Conversion for West Loop Library with Opportunity Fund Help
Funding for the West Loop's 'new' Chicago Public Library branch came about via private donations and the City's Neighborhood Opportunity Fund . Unlike new CPL branches in other parts of the City, this one at 118 N. Aberdeen Street is not new construction - it occupies an old two-story building once part of Oprah's Harpo Studios television production campus.

Click to read the Curbed Chicago article and view the library's interior. ( Curbed Chicago: New meets old in the SOM-designed civic space.Jay Koziarz.1/17/19 )
Chicago's Innovative Libraries
Two Chicago Public Library branches opened recently, combining a library with affordable and senior housing - the Independence Branch in Irving Park ( top photo ) at 4024 N. Elston, the other in Little Italy on Taylor Street.

The Independence Branch replaces the original structure destroyed by fire in 2015. Little Italy - formerly the Roosevelt Branch - has occupied several locations in the area since opening in the late 1800s. It was renamed and moved most recently from 1101 W. Taylor Street to its new digs at 1336 W. Taylor ( bottom photo ) Each offers programs including early learning play space, digital media space for teens, tutors, job search help, book clubs, and educational and cultural programming.
Women's Business Development Center

The next ScaleUp cohorts begin February 12th in locations across Chicago. The free eight-week seminar gives established businesses the tools to grow, establish connections to capital, and resources to expand
their business. 
Ideal candidates will have been
In business for more than two years,
Made $50,000+ in revenue last year,
Have 2 or mor e employees,
Working on the business full time.

To learn more click here;
To apply directly click here .
Goldman Sach's next 10,000 Small Businesses cohort begins in May, 2019; the application deadline is February 15th.

Participants in the 10,000 Small Business program gain the practical business skills to take their business to the next level. In professional workshops, they learn about access to financial capital and build a network of professional support.

Tuition is free to those accepted for the program. Applicants should be the owner or co-owner of a business in operation for at least two years with a minimum of $150,000 in revenues and employing at least four people

Click here to learn more or contact Kristina Wynne - 312/553-3127 - kwynne@ccc.edu

2019's Business & Shopping Guide
is out and ready for delivery....

Call Pete at the NW Connection to get your
free copy - 773/558-8743
FOOD FARE
Central Gyros
3127 N. Central - 773/545-1276
Yes they're open! They're also the premier place for Gyros (that's pronounced yeerow) and Greek specialties like Souvlaki.
Click for website; click for Yelp
CC Ferns
Coffee House & Spirits
2806 W. Augusta - 773/384-2547
Great place to escape the snow and cold. Yelp reviewers praise CC's warmth and coziness, its cigar selections and as a place to enjoy some quiet time getting wired on caffeine via well-crafted espressos, lattes and some boozy java drinks.
Be sure to try the donuts!
Click for website; click for Yelp

 Buying, Selling or Leasing?

Click to Check out
NWCC's inventory
of Commercial real estate.

Brokers and agents: submit your
1st Quarter 2019
Thank you to these NWCC Members
for Renewing the Partnership

ComEd - Community Savings Bank - Crescent Movers - European American Association - Insurance Adjustment Group - Liberty Bank - Norford Hotel - Roeser's Bakery - Spanish Coalition for Housing -
View NWCC's Member List - Click her e 

Know Someone Who Deserves a Sweet Treat?
The Chamber is taking orders NOW for bags of Valentine's Day Candy - 30 bags for $35.  
Call Pete at 773/558-8743 to place your order...
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."
Click for website...
The NW Connection Chamber
provides a wealth of resources and services.... .

Check out its list of Members here ;
Join during February and get $25
off your first year's dues.

Pete Schmugge, Executive Director
c all 773/558-8743
Produced by InBusinessChicago.com - 2019