March 28th, 2024 - Hospitality Hires Event for Employers & Career Seekers -

UIC Business Survey - HERMOSA! - Freebies - Connect & Get Connected....

Participants Needed for Business Survey

The College of Business at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is partnered with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to identify small businesses' issues, needs, and concerns to advise and guide City and State policymakers in creating a climate of success for small businesses.

By completing this brief ten-minute survey about your experiences operating your business you'll be enterted in a raffle for a pair of Southwest Airlines tickets. Additionally, all participants will receive a copy of the final report published by the CCC, which will include a summary of small business perceptions and experiences from across the Chicagoland area. 

Click here for the survey's link:  Questions? Deadline 3/31/2024

Contact Associate Professor John Lynch at 312-996-3073 or jwlynch@uic.edu. 

Hospitality Hires

April 16 at the Palmer House Hilton.

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Choose Chicago are hosting the 7th Annual Hospitality Hires, an on-the-spot hiring fair. Space is limited - registrations sell out each year - and the deadline is April 2nd, or until no spots remain, whichever comes first

Participating employers name their top 3 vacancies to fill, and the Hospitality Hires

team will identify, pre-screen, and schedule candidates to meet and interview with the business on the day of the fair. Employers are provided a table to engage job seekers with other hiring needs.

Click HERE for more detailed information & list of participants

Registration for Businesses HERE - Registration for Career Seekers HERE

EVENTS & OUTINGS - click on event for flyer



04/18/24 - NW Side Business Women's Networking Luncheon

Tata's Kitchen, 5700 W. Irving Park Road

04/30/24 - NWCC Presentation & Networking - 10:30 AM

Chicago Public Library - N. Austin Branch, 5724 W. North Avenue

05/10-12/24 - Mother's Day Carnation Promotion

25 Carnations for $26 - details to follow

05/18/23 - Racetrack Outing - Hawthorne Race Course - details to follow

06/16/24 - Father's Day "Numero Uno" Button Promotion - details to follow

Like & Follow NWCC's Facebook page...

Events and other resources are posted there almost daily between issues.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL & THANK YOU...

to the Businesses who supported “Find the Easter Bunny” and everyone who came out to Meet Mr. Bunny Saturday on North Avenue...Almacenes Mexico

Carnicerias Jimenez - McDonald’s Restaurant - K & B Discount - Madrid Jewelry - North Pulaski Currency Exchange - North & Pulaski Fresh Market - North Pulaski Public Library - Old National Bank

Welcome to new NWCC Members... Almacenes Mexico - Spanish Coaltion for Housing & Taqueria La Paz - Click on names to learn more about them.

THANK YOU to these NWCC member for renewing their partnership with the Chamber 1st Qtr: American Veterans - Carnicerias Jimenez - Community Savings Bank - Cozy Corner Restaurant - Helpico Insurance - Latino Tax Corporation - Logan Square Pest Control - Norford Hotel - North Pulaski Food Market - North-Pulaski Historical Society - Parkside Food & Liquor Roeser's Bakery - Adam Greene, State Farm Insurance - Jennifer Santiago, State Farm Insurance

Click to view NWCC Membership: Alphabetical or by Category

MAKE A CONNECTION.....NWCC events are open to everyone, member or not. But, there are perks to membership and we do go a step further to promote our members every chance we get. Have fun - Get info' - Meet business neighbors & community leaders.

But, that said - we love to welcome new members!

Click here for membership info'

FOOD FARE - HERMOSA RESTAURANT- 4356 W. Armitage Avenue - 872/802-4920

Per Ethan at Hermosa, the eatery operates by Day, asking, ‘Can You Sandwich It?’ By Night, it transforms into your very own private dining space with Family Meal—an 11-course BYOB dinner (with a contemporary take on Cambodian cuisine) for up to 10 guests.

Learn More on their website - Check them out on Yelp

A Couple of "Guides" - Free for the Asking

NW ConnectionBusiness & Shopping Guide...Keep our neighborhood strong and viable - Shop and use local service providers. If you don't already have your NW Connection Business & Shopping Guide? Call or email Pete Schmugge at the Chamber for your Free copy.

773/558-8743 - nwconnectioncc@gmail.com

Choose Chicago.....Looking for something to do on a weekend, or keep the kids busy and entertained during spring and summer breaks? Get your free Chicago Visitors Guide, highlighting the city’s attractions, events, and more.

Click HERE to view online. HERE to order a free copy

To Read or Listen To...Click on article title to access.

From WBEZ -"How Chicago’s Long History of Migrant Influxes has Shaped its Population - Whether from Europe, the South or Mexico, Chicago has seen upticks in new arrivals before — not always with open arms."

From the Austin Weekly News -"Communities United receives $2 Million Grant - Philanthropist donates to fund youth leadership efforts across Chicago and the West Side"

From the Washington Post -"Climate Change is Altering Earth’s Rotation Enough to Mess with our Clocks - Climate change is messing with time itself."

The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce is a Place Making Generalist agency for the City of Chicago Business Affairs Neighborhood Business Development Center, funded to assist the Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and NorthAustin Communities.

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