06/14/2021: Competition Bucks: $10M Chicago Community Challenge - $500K SBA Training Grant for Vets - Small Business eExpo - Adopt-a-Landmark Grants - #1 Dads, Night at the Races, Fall Golf Outing

Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago Works Community Challenge is a $10M community investment initiative to provide funding of up to $1.5M for infrastructure investments in each of Chicago's seven planning districts. Proposals will be subject to community engagement and an evaluation process based on feasibility, design, community input, and impact.

A prescreening process will confirm the land or facility proposed can receive funding under Chicago Works Capital Plan guidelines; projects must be residentially zoned City-owned vacant lots or facilities operated by Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, or Chicago Public Library.

Click here for a directory of City-owned properties.

Click here for more information and the application.

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is opening the Citywide Adopt-a-Landmark Fund for applications. Owners of designated Chicago Landmarks are eligible to apply for grant assistance to rehabilitate their building. More than $6 million in grant funding is available, and interested parties can learn more at an information session hosted by DPD on Wednesday, June 16 at 1 PM - Register here.

Click here for information and the application.

Direct questions to landmarks@cityofchicago.org.  

Hawthorne Race Course Outing

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Indian Boundary Golf Course

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NWCC Membership Renewals - 2nd Quarter

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The U.S. Government is the single largest purchaser of goods and services globally.  The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a competition for non-profit organizations and private sector firms to compete for up to $500,000 to deliver federal procurement training. Two organizations will receive the funding to educate veterans and service-disabled veterans intending to pursue or are already engaged in federal procurement.

The SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development will host a conference call on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 1 PM CDT to answer questions about the Training Program. Questions should be submitted no later than Thursday, June 17th to Jerry Godwin at jerry.godwin@sba.gov - To participate in the call:

Information. A transcript of the conference call, once available, will be posted on sba.gov and grants.gov.

Chicago Craft Beer Fest - 6/18/2021

Zamfiro Flamenco Festival - 6/18, 19, & 20

El Jolgorio de Salsa y Más - Every Saturday thru

Plus....22 Best Rooftop Bars & Patios In Chicago

& The Best Museum Exhibits - Indoors & Outdoors in Chicagoland

BACP's first remote Small Business eEXPO of 2021 is co-sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Western Union, and the City of Chicago Treasurer's Office. Make sure to put the date on your calendar and visit BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call 312/744-2086 for more information.

FOR LEASE - 3845 West North Avenue

Former Family Dollar store with 96' North Avenue frontage - 3,000 sf parking lot adjacent building - neighboring retailers include Walmart, Menards, Walgreens among others. Click to view listing,

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