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To help Lincoln Park’s recovering business districts, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) has been awarded two COVID-19 Small Business Support (CSBS) Grants, one for Outreach and General Business Assistance and one for Back to Business Support.
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As Chicago emerges from the pandemic and local communities confront a new economic landscape, the Small Business Advocacy Council is developing an agenda focused on revitalizing and empowering commercial corridors. Please take a moment to fill out this survey to help shape this agenda.
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Protect Chicago 77 is a new, citywide community engagement campaign to ensure that 77 percent of all Chicagoans ages 12 and up have started their COVID-19 vaccination series by the end of the year. Join the Citywide effort!
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The 18th District is inviting 18th District hospitality partners to join the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in Operation Angel Shots. This is a national program to reduce the incidence of sexual assault in our community. The CPD will host two training sessions. Please send a representative from your bar or restaurant to participate.
Tuesday, November 30
Two Sessions Available: 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Moe's Cantina - River North
155 W. Kinzie
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Registration is now open for Chicago Restaurant Week! Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW) is a Choose Chicago partnership program designed to promote the restaurant industry and drive traffic to participating partner restaurants. For 17 days, diners can enjoy prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.
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Join us for our final digital marketing webinar of the year! Learn how to create a marketing plan to promote your business by:
- Defining marketing goals.
- Defining target audience.
- Outlining marketing tactics
This series is free for LPCC members.
Thursday, December 9
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Join us every month for our free morning networking mixer Coffee & Commerce. Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network.
This is a free event for LPCC members.
Wednesday, December 15
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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On November 16, the LPCC hosted a Legislative Roundtable with Rep. Margaret Croke, Rep. Ann Williams, and Sen. Sara Feigenholtz to learn more about financial resources and grants, state level issues and the upcoming session.
During this conversation, they shared a list of resources available for small businesses on the state level.
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Sterling Bay recently announced plans for 1685 N. Throop, the first creative office space opportunity at Lincoln Yards. Located in the heart of The Steelyard, 1685 N. Throop offers 365,000 square feet.
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Fern Hill Company and The Moody Church have launched a website to engage neighbors in shaping their plans for a series of parcels near the intersection of North Avenue and LaSalle Street.
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Lincoln Park boasted two hotels on USA Today's 10 Best List of appealing Chicago hotels. Hotel Lincoln rated for great location to downtown and Lincoln Park and The Neighborhood Hotel for access to Clark Street, apartment-like amenities and decor. |
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum recently broke ground on a new, $4 million dollar exhibit titled Nature's Playspace. Designed for children up to six years old, Nature's Playspace will feature open play areas with high ceilings and east-facing windows.
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After nearly a year of dark stages, Steppenwolf Theatre is welcoming audiences back with BUG - written by Tracy Letts and directed by David Cromer. Chicago Sun Times gives the production 4 stars and raves, "...the drama that debuted 20 years ago at Chicago’s Red Orchid Theatre now seems violently prescient."
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Dance shows are back! GUS Pre-Professional Dancers recently performed at Dance Chicago. Dance Chicago presents multiple shows each year and brings together dance schools from all over the Chicagoland area.
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Cold Stone Creamery celebrated the grand opening of their new location on Lincoln Avenue.
Visit their new shop at Lincoln Common (2346 N. Lincoln) for unique ice cream creations. From cakes to shakes—nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone.
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Pyar & Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of their new storefront at 2132 N. Halsted. Created from the most luxurious fabrics found in India, every handcrafted piece in the Pyar & Co. collection tells its own story. Everything used in the collection, from hand-dyed threads and unique beads to sequins and metal studs, is found in local markets and is ethically sourced and fairly traded.
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Sophie Evanoff recently celebrated her 10th year since acquiring Vanille. In addition to owning Vanille, Sophie serves on the LPCC Board of Directors and has received numerous awards and accolades including the James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award and was honored as a Women of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal in 2019.
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Pure Barre Lincoln Park recently celebrated their 7th anniversary. Taught by their highly-trained teachers, Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective total-body workout focused on low impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.
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Blue Man Group, one of the longest running and most successful off-Broadway productions, marked their 30th anniversary of entertaining millions of people around the world since making its debut in 1991 in New York.
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ShoCo Chicago (Shop Community Chicago) is a new initiative funded by the City’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection department to promote local businesses and important social causes at the same time.
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The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. All workshops are free, and open to the public.
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Book an appointment at Sev Laser's beautiful new salon on Lincoln Avenue and take advantage of great specials through the holiday season including:
- 3 Sessions of Brazilian - $195
- 3 Sessions of Underarms - $120
- 3 Sessions of Half Legs - $210
- 3 Sessions of Full Face - $115
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For a limited time only, CityWide SuperSlow is offering a Bring-A-Friend Special. If you bring a friend for a full workout session, you'll receive a free workout. This offer ends Sunday, November 21.
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WhatsGood is passionate about enabling the buy-local movement and improving our food system by supporting food producers who focus on sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming practices.
Current job opportunities at their 1712 N. Halsted storefront location include:
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This year, Vanille is partnering with Fight2Feed to provide Thanksgiving pies to families in need. For every 10 retail pies sold, Vanille will donate 1 pie. You can also sponsor pies at discounted rates and Vanille will take care of all the baking and delivery!
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Need help planning Thanksgiving? Check out the Lincoln Park Thanksgiving Guide for inspiration including meals from:
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Grab your coats, gloves and boots and join Lincoln Common for a magical outdoor event on the plaza! Special appearances by Santa, Alderman Smith, Rabbi Mendy Beniyoun and more!
Monday, November 29
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Common
2345 N. Lincoln
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Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody — the Off-Broadway hit and holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually — debuts in Chicago this holiday season.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln
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The seventh annual BrewLights Presented by Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. and hosted by the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo features craft and seasonal beers on tap throughout the zoo during ZooLights.
Thursday, December 2
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 N. Cannon
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Join Theater on the Lake for this mix and mingle wine tasting event. Enjoy samples of twelve (12) red wines, perfect for your upcoming holiday gatherings, paired with four (4) small bites from the Lakefront Restaurant. Representatives from Breakthru Beverage will be on-hand to discuss each wine and their producers.
Thursday, December 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive
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Sunrise of Lincoln Park is giving back! They are collecting donations for PAWS Chicago through November 30.
Donations can include dog and cat food, leashes, toys, clean towels, paper towels, and more.
A drop off box is available in the entryway of their community at 2710 N. Clark.
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Join State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Ann Williams this Sunday at Delilah’s Chicago for a “Spinning for a Cause” event. Starting at 7:00 p.m., they will be spinning disks and raising money for the Wrightwood Neighbors Association to support local schools and community events.
Sunday, November 21
7:00 p.m.
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
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Join Juvenile Protective Association as they move to raise money for vital mental health programs for Chicago’s youth. The beauty of this virtual event is that it's done on your own terms. You choose the day, time, course & companions!
Wednesday, December 1 - Sunday, December 12
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Bliss & Belle Boutique is accepting new or gently used coats for their One Warm Coat Coat Drive through November 21. For every coat donated, you'll receive 10 loyalty points. Cash donations will be accepted as well.
Donations accepted through November 21
Bliss & Belle Boutique
1011 W. Armitage
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Parents have been choosing Sacred Heart Schools for 145 years! To discover why and learn more about their school, their mission, and their academic programs, please join them for a Virtual Information Session. Zoom into an hour-long program with their Head of Schools, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and current parents. To register for a session, please click here or contact the Admissions at admissions@shschicago.org. |
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Listed below are upcoming Prospective Parent Open Houses for Park West Co-Op Nursery School. At this time, Open Houses will be held virtually. They will also offer small group tours of the school for those who are interested and who have previously attended an Open House.
- Friday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m.
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Cook Bibimbap with Chef Beverly Kim at Dom’s! Chef Beverly’s Bibimbap recipe will be sold at Gohan and 10% of its sales will be donated to The Abundance Setting, Chef Beverly’s nonprofit supporting the advancement of working mothers in the culinary and hospitality industries.
Saturday, November 20
12:00 p.m.
Dom's Kitchen & Market
2730 N. Halsted
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Geja's Cafe features Taittinger and Domaine Carneros for their 41st Annual Champagne Festival and Tasting.
December 1 - February 28
Geja's Cafe
340 W. Armitage
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The J Parker, located atop Hotel Lincoln, now offers live jazz every Wednesday evening. From 6-9 p.m., a rotating set of local musicians will perform on the heated, glass-enclosed rooftop patio.
Every Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The J. Parker
1816 N. Clark, 13th Floor
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This exclusive event offers guests a selection of 25 vintage cuvees from 5 different regions of France known globally for their exquisite vineyards including Loire Valley, Champagne, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, and Burgundy.
Tuesday, November 30
7:00 p.m.
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago
108 W. Germania
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The Lakefront Restaurant is open all year! Join them this winter for some great specials including:
Wednesday
50% Off Select Bottles of Wine
Thursday
Burger & Beer Special
Weekend Brunch
Bottomless Mimosas
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David Manilow, producer of "Check, Please" and Lincoln Park resident, has joined Crain's Daily Gist produced by Crain's Chicago Business highlighting local restaurants and eateries. Tune in and add them to your press list! Check out some of their latest episodes:
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LINCOLN PARK BUSINESS DIRECTORY |
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Searching for a specific Lincoln Park business or service? Or do you want to browse a certain category? Here’s how to find just what you’re looking for. Browse our directory to find information on all Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce members – area shops, restaurants, service providers and more serving the Lincoln Park neighborhood. |
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Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce | 2468 N. Lincoln | Chicago, Illinois 60614 |
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