April 2024

GNCDC is bringing you the latest community and business updates!

SBIF Rollout Calendar

The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for grants each month in various TIF districts across Chicago.

Eligible businesses must submit their application during the month-long application window for their TIF district to qualify for funding.

Upcoming Rollout Dates

April 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, April 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30

105th/Vincennes
53rd Street
Lawrence/Broadway
Michigan/Cermak
Roseland/Michigan

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3

May 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 30

119th/I-57
47th/Ashland
Lawrence/Pulaski
Wilson Yard

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1

June 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30

119th/Halsted
47th/King Drive
Chicago/Central Park
Commercial Avenue
Madison/Austin

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5

July 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, July 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30

24th/Michigan
71st/Stony Island
Austin Commercial
Roosevelt/Cicero Industrial Corridor
Woodlawn

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3

August 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30

43rd/Cottage Grove
Bronzeville
Fullerton/Milwaukee
Midwest

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7

September 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30

63rd/Ashland
LaSalle Central
Stockyards SEQ

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4

October 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30

111th/Kedzie
Addison South
Western/Rock Island

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2

November 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30

79th/Vicennes
Elston/Armstrong
Western/Ogden

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6

December 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30

Ogden/Pulaski
River West

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4

The application must be submitted to DPD’s program administrator, SomerCor. For additional program information or application assistance, visit the SomerCor website at www.somercor.com/sbif.

Property for Sale or Lease

5851 W Dickens Ave

73,159 SF of Industrial Space Available in Chicago, IL 60639

$6.50 SF/YR

building

Click Here

Commercial and Industrial Program

The Commercial and Industrial Program provides energy efficiency rebates, resources, expert support and project management for customers. No matter your type of operation, the program team can help your business reduce its energy use. Our team can identify energy-saving opportunities customized for your business.

There are many ways for you to save, including:

Free energy-saving products for qualifying customers
Custom and prescriptive project rebates
Energy studies
Expert support

Click Here for More Information

Industrial Strategic Energy Management

By focusing on people and processes rather than just equipment upgrades,,ComEd's Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program motivates employees to consider behavioral and operational changes that lead to long-lasting energy savings without significant capital investments! The program includes a year-long series of workshops and coaching sessions focused on identifying and implementing operational and behavioral changes. Energy models are created for selected sites to monitor energy performance over the program year.

Energy Savings Through Engagement

SEM helps clients achieve energy savings by engaging the entire facility. The process is designed to:

Establish organizational commitment
Plan and implement energy efficiency best practices and projects, from no-cost opportunities to larger capital investments
Measure, monitor, and report on savings

In addition to the direct cost savings from reduced energy use, ComEd also offers various incentives for participating companies.

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Incentives Click Here

Upcoming Webinars March 2024

City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers

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City Inspections

April 3rd 2024

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Presented by the City of Chicago

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.

E-Commerce & Social Media

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Technology Marketing

April 10th 2024

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Presented by Score Chicago

Learn marketing fundamentals for successful e-commerce and social media that drive business results.

Nuts and Bolts of Business Planning and Financial Readiness for Start-ups

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Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Finance

April 12th 2024

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Tasha Brown, Illinois Director- Small Business Majority

Are you located in the City of Chicago and looking to start-up a new business or turn your side hustle into a full time job? Register today and learn the nuts and bolts of starting a sustainable small business that is prepared to weather economic changes. You will also learn how to approach business planning from a financial readiness lens.

Empower Hour: NeighborSpace

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Business Operations & Licensing Marketing

April 18th 2024

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Ben Helphand, Executive Director of NeighborSpace. NeighborSpace is the only nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. The organization stewards 137 community gardens and farms across 40 City of Chicago wards. As Earth Day approaches, organizations like NeighborSpace, working with neighborhood partners, are leading the efforts in community-based environmental change.

The candid conversation will cover the start of NeighborSpace, how communities can get involved, the business model behind the nonprofit, and community engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.

Please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any webinar questions.

Visit BACP’s YouTube for all webinars.

Click on the link to find out what ward your business is in.

What ward am I in??

Renew Your Dues/Join/Sponsor/Donate

Your donations are tax deductible!

Without your support GNCDC would not have grown to be the great organization that it is today. It is through hard work and support from all the GNCDC members that we continue to make a difference and help grow our community. Membership dues help GNCDC provide the grants, events and programs that help members grow their businesses. Please pay your membership dues in a timely fashion. You can submit a payment online at your earliest convenience.

GNCDC would kindly like to remind all of our members - that without your support we would not exist. Renew, Join Sponsor, Donate today!

Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation...is a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development serving the Galewood/Armitage, Pulaski and Northwest Industrial Corridors. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the agency provides assistance and information about incentives and programs for building improvement and development, business retention and sustainability and workforce resources and training.

Newsletter, April 2024

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Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation

4506 W. Fullerton Ave

Chicago, IL 60639

(773) 637-2416

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