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The NWCC CONNECTION Business & Community News & Events

February 18th, 2020 Issue... Maker Lab Opportunity, Sears Revitalization Update, Mardi Gras Celebration, WOTC and Surety Bonds, Upcoming Events

The decline of Sears from 3,500 stores to less than 200 over the last ten years presents unique opportunities for developers and mixed-use revitalization.

"How Chicago’s Vacant Sears Stores Are Being Reborn as New Neighborhood Hubs" Jay Kozlarz, Curbed Chicago 1/31/2020 - Click to read

Chicago Public Library Wants To Pay You $6K To Create In Its ‘Maker Lab’ The library is looking for a maker-in-residence who will spend three months using 3-D printers, laser cutters and more on their project. Read the Block Club article.

NW CONNECTION Chamber of Commerce - Events & News

Bring Clients Colleagues, Friends & Family for Dinner, Drinks, Beads & Prizes! CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS Tuesday, February 25th - 6 PM Top Cabinetry - 2714 N. Laramie, Chicago Members $20 - Non-members $25 Click to download/view flyer RSVP to: Pete at the NWCC Chamber - 773/558-8743 or email nwconnectioncc@gmail.com Co-hosted with the Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce

A little music to "Let the Good Times Roll" with BB King.....

Save the Dates.... Police/Business Advisory Meeting February 20th - 1:30 PM 25th District Police Department - 5555 W. Grand Avenue Attend these once-a-month meetings to voice your concerns, and learn about trending criminal activity. Shown at right, newly appointed Commander of the 25th Police District, Adnardo Gutierrez . Learn more about the 25th District on its website HERE .

St. Patrick's Day NWCC Fundraiser Tuesday, March 17th - 5 to 7 PM McDonalds' Restaurant, 4338 W. North Avenue Mention the NW Connection Chamber and a little 'green' of your purchase price will be donated to NWCC by NWCC Member McDonald's Restaurant.

NWCC Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March 31st - 9:30 AM First Midwest Bank - 3956 W. North Avenue Chamber Meetings are open to the community at large; residents, businesses, area organizations, and non-profits are all encouraged to attend. Topics will be announced prior to the meeting. Click here to view or download "Save the Date Events" for 2020

We encourage your support of these NWCC Members skilled in Accounting and Tax Assistance. Click Agency name to go to website Borja De La Rosa & Associates - ESP Tax Service    Evans-Gzesh & Company - Raila & Associates-T ax Appeals

Bright Future or Oncoming Freight Train? The Year Ahead for Small Business: Experts Weigh In on What Small Biz Owners Should Expect AllBusiness spoke to a wide range of business leaders for their predictions, forecasts, and insights into what the new decade is likely to have in store. Click to read the article.

Looking to Buy, Sell or Lease? Check out NWCC's Real Estate Inventory  Brokers and agents... Click here to submit courtesy listings

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has been extended to January 1, 2021. The federal tax credit is available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. Click to learn more about WOTC.

Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by guaranteeing their customers contracted work will be completed. The SBA stands behind bonds for certain surety companies, allowing them to cover a broader range of activity. Click to learn about the SBA and Surety Bonds.

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FOOD FARE...Tommy's on Grand

Located on the corner of Grand and Austin Avenues, Tommy's has plenty of parking and an outdoor patio once winter's long gone. The menu's standard Americana with burgers & fries, Italian Beef, Gyros and classic Vienna Beef hot dogs - steamed or char-grilled. 6001 W. Grand Avenue - 773/745-3444 $10 minimum order, $3 Delivery Fee Boundaries: Belmont, Armitage, Oak Park and Cicero.