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8/29/2019 NWCC CONNECTION Business & Community News & Events

$50M Development on Kostner - Gender Pay Gap Data - Customer Service Savvy - Loan Packaging Prep - Gourmet Hot Dogs

Industrial Complex Slated for $50M Development The former home of Pyle National at 1334 N. Kostner Avenue, built in the 1940s, is slated for a $50 million development project. Developer IBT Group envisions an office campus for businesses in the creative and tech industries. For the full scoop, Click to read Curbed Chicago's article Sara Freund.Curbed Chicago.08/15/2019

Labor Day's the ideal time to wind up summer's fun and enjoy life. September is soon enough to clear the deck for fall and winter and develop plans for 2020. Regards, Pete Schmugge, NWCC Executive Director

The State of the Gender Pay Gap 2019 "The median salary for men is roughly 21% percent higher than the median salary for women. This figure represents a 1% improvement from 2018 and a 5% improvement from 2015, when the median salary for men was roughly 26% higher than the median salary for women." Into statistics by race, opportunity or education? Click here .

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How to Prepare a Loan Package Are you thinking about securing a loan for your small business? Take SBA's FREE online training for an overview of how to prepare a loan package. Click to learn more.

Six Customer Service Tips You can have a stellar product or service and be in a great location, but if your interaction with customers and clients is lacking - they'll go elsewhere. Providing excellent customer service is fundamental to business success, and 55% of consumers say they'd spend more money with a company that guarantees exceptional customer service. Click to read the article. (Guest Post.Aaron Agius.All Business)

UPCOMING EVENTS & More Chamber News...

Sponsorships & Raffle Items Welcome! Sponsorships & Raffle Items Welcome! Sponsorships & Raffle Items Welcome! NW Connection & Belmont Central Chambers of Commerce Golf Outing Indian Boundary Golf Course - 8600 Forest Preserve Drive Wednesday, September 18th 2019 Registration & Brunch 10:30 AM - Shotgun 11:55 AM Golfers: Individuals $110 - Foursome $475 - Only $35 Dinner at Basilico's - 4701 N. Cumberland Click here to download flyer with details

Take a Look. ... We took some photos at two recent events..... Coffee with Commander Escamilla at Senor Pan, and a presentation at Community First Medical Center NWCC co-sponsored with the Belmont-Central and Portage Park Chambers of Commerce. Click here to check out other events on our website.

Promote your business in 2020...advertise in NWCC's Business Directory & Member Guide NWCC is taking ads for its 2020 Business & Member Guide. The annual publication is widely distributed to over 5,000 businesses and individuals. Chamber Members in good standing get free listings - alphabetically and by category. If you don't have artwork, the Chamber will take care of this for you. Click here to download a form with pricing and ad sizes, or call Pete Schmugge, NWCC Executive Director, at 773-558-8743.

for Renewing the Partnership...  Andersen Funeral Services - Bishop Conway Residence - BMO Harris Bank - C & A Hardware - Chicago Premier Realty - Evans-Gzesch Company - Jordan Automotive - Madrid Jewelry - Nick's on North - Nowak's Market - Parkside Food & Liquors - Raila & Associates - Sofy's Unisex Salon - Deborah Smith/Strauss Realty - Vira Law - Wilson Construction - Wintrust Bank F or listing of NWCC Members HERE

NWCC's Newest Member Vira Law - Denise Martinez 4106 W. North Avenue - 773-687-8496 - Denise@viralawil.com Click for Vira Law's website

FOOD FARE... Doggone's 3301 W. Armitage Avenue - 773/904-7713 NOT your corner hot dog stand!  While you can get a traditional dog, one look at the menu backs up a Yelper's review " Chicago hotdogs meet New Orleans. It's like jazz in your mouth. My favorite flavor was the étouffée, especially on top of the fries ." Per owner Skip Murray " Doggone's is a European sausage and wiener company with lashings of Louisiana. It comes with a mission statement: we aim to serve the best European and Louisiana sausages in and around Chicago ." Open Tuesday to Sunday -12 PM; Open Tuesday - 5 PM; Closed Mondays Click f or their website - Click for Yelp

Looking to Buy, Sell or Lease? Check out NWCC's Real Estate Inventory  Brokers and agents: submit courtesy listings to info@nwconnection.org

City of Chicago Free Business Workshops Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Click to view/download September 2019 Schedule

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