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National Women’s Small Business Month
Did you know that October is National Women's Small Business Month? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has resources to help women entrepreneurs start, grow, expand and recover businesses. Connect with the training and funding opportunities below that are specifically for women.
Public Safety Update
As many of you know, over the past several days, our community has experienced three incidents of gun violence on or near major thoroughfares in the Northcenter and West Lakeview communities. Most recently, early this morning, police quickly responded to a shots fired call near the 4400 block of Lincoln Ave. They found a young man in a crashed car with a gunshot wound. The man fled on foot when approached by officers, and was later apprehended and transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition. Officers subsequently found a gun they believe the man tossed into a nearby yard, and the man is not currently cooperating with the investigation. If you have additional information, especially video footage, please contact Area 3 detectives at (312) 744-8261.
Water Main Replacement Project 1901122 Happening Now On Ashland Ave
The Department of Water Management (DWM) crews have begun to install 2,662 feet of new 12-inch water main in N Ashland Ave from W Addison St to W Belmont Ave, and in W Cornelia Ave from N Ashland Ave to N Marshfield Ave. The old water main dates back to 1929, and needs to be replaced to create a more reliable and efficient system.
Ashland Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
By October, Department of Water Management (DWM) crews will begin to install 2,662 feet of new 12-inch water main in N Ashland Ave from W Addison St to W Belmont Ave, and in W Cornelia Ave from N Ashland Ave to N Marshfield Ave. The old water main dates back to 1929 and needs to be replaced to create a more reliable and efficient system.
Shop For Schools On Oct. 6-7
Looking for a way to give back to neighborhood schools and shop local? Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7 from 11am - 8pm for the 13th annual Shop for Schools where participating Roscoe Village businesses pledge to give back 20% of their sales to local schools. Shoppers will be able to choose the school they would like their donation to go upon purchasing. Give back to your school, or spread the wealth across all participating schools! Plus, our chamber will donate up to $6,000 to the top 6 placing schools. Thank you to our sponsor, Leigh Marcus.
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll Is Almost Here
We’re three weeks away from the Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll, sponsored by Wintrust Bank, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 3-6pm. Get together with friends to taste over 30 craft beers at businesses along Lincoln Ave. You can pick between two routes with check-in on Route A at Bitter Pops and Route B at Beermiscuous. Get your ticket today!
Trick or Treat on Southport Returns On Monday, Oct. 25
The neighborhood’s favorite fall tradition returns on Monday, October 25 from 4-8pm along Southport Ave from Roscoe to Grace! Trick or Treat on Southport features family-friendly activities, food, craft beer, music and trick-or-treating at local businesses. This event is sponsored by Capital One Café and Corridor Brewery & Provisions.
Hispanic Heritage Month Is Sept 15 - Oct 15
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have crafted an itinerary to help you celebrate and support the wonderful Latinx owned businesses in our neighborhoods. Amazing food, beautiful fashion and some lovely pampering is in your future!
Photo from Doña Tola.
Enjoy Fall in Roscoe Village & Lakeview
Autumn is officially here. There are so many fun things to do to celebrate the season in Roscoe Village and Lakeview, such as shopping for fall apparel, candles, or home decor and enjoying seasonal eats! Check out our guide for how to enjoy fall in our neighborhoods.
Prepare Employees for Potential Pushback on Vaccine/Mask Mandates
ServSafe has resources operators can use to train employees tasked with enforcing indoor mask/vaccination mandates. ServSafe Conflict De-escalation COVID-19 Precautions (free) and Unconscious Bias courses help prepare teams for the types of behaviors they may encounter and provide the means to recognize and work through them without allowing charged emotions to spin out of control. Part of implementing mandates includes providing upfront notice (through signage, website popups, social media, and order apps), having good service alternatives to offer the unvaccinated/unmasked, and learning to recognize when situations heat up and require formal action.
Local Business Spotlight - Laura B Folkes
Meet Laura B Folkes, a Certified Holistic Health Coach based in Chicago supporting clients globally. She goes beyond weight loss support and can help you uncover the real reasons you’re feeling stuck in your health journey. Read our interview with Laura to learn about her background and why she became a health coach as well as what she loves doing outside of running her business.
Enjoy Tacos, Kids Zone, Lucha Libre, Live Music, Beer & More at Lakeview Taco Fest This Sat & Sun!
Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest is this Sat & Sun from 11am - 10pm on Southport Ave from Roscoe to Addison! Stop by to taste tacos from over 10 vendors, enjoy live music, the kids zone and Lucha Libre wrestlers at 5pm daily. Plus, when you spend $40 at a locally owned business in Lakeview, you can bring your receipt to the Command Tent (Cornelia & Southport) to receive a free drink.
Welcome New Businesses to Lakeview & Roscoe Village!
We are so excited to welcome new businesses to Lakeview and Roscoe Village! Check out recently opened businesses and stop in to give them a warm welcome to our neighborhoods, including Konbini and Kanpai, CB Creative Consulting, Freezing Point, Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health, Trophy Paws Pet Grooming, MK Noodle & Glow Birth & Body!
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll Early-Bird Tickets On-Sale Now
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll is back and early-bird tickets are on-sale now through Tues, 9/28 at just $25! Get your ticket today to taste over 30 craft beers as businesses along Lincoln Ave transform into tasting destinations. This Halloween-themed event features two routes and breweries curated by Bitter Pops and Beermiscuous. This event is sponsored by Wintrust Bank.
Changes to the COVID EIDL program Small Businesses Should Know About
On September 9, 2021, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the following major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
Announcing Shop for Schools on Oct 6 & 7
Shop for Schools is BACK! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 6 and Thursday Oct 7 from 11am - 8pm for the 13th annual Shop for Schools where participating businesses in Roscoe Village pledge to give back 20% of their sales to our local participating schools. Shoppers will be able to choose the school they would like their donation to go to upon purchasing. Give back to the school or your choice, or spread the wealth across all participating schools! Our chamber will donate up to $6,000 to the top 6 placing schools.
Sign Up for SNA’s FIrst Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale
Southport Neighbors Association is organizing their first annual Neighborhood Yard Sale on Oct 16 & 17 from 9am - 4pm! Register to sell in your yard if you live between Clark St to Ashland Ave and Addison St to Irving Park Rd!
Local Business Spotlight Series - NICZKA Studio
Meet Tania Mackey, owner of NICZKA Studio, a high-end, luxury line where every garment is designed, digitally patterned, and sewn in house. They also sell other Chicago artisans handmade products including candles, soap, jewelry and more!
Upcoming Pressure Washing of Southport and Belmont, Funded by SSA 27
Special Service Area (SSA) 27 will fund an intense pressure washing in early October on the sidewalks of Southport from Byron to Belmont and Belmont from Racine to Ravenswood. The aim of this project is to beautify our neighborhood and provide clean and welcoming sidewalks for our community. The pressure washing will include the entirety of the sidewalk up to the storefront, so we recommend removing any fixtures such as planters or signage that are not permanently mounted in advance of this work. To learn more about SSA 27, click here or contact ssa27@lrvcc.org for more information.
Local Business Spotlight - PUPS Pet Club
Meet Todd McDonald, Regional Manager of PUPS Pet Club, a pet care business offering daycare, grooming, training and more! Read our interview with Todd to learn what he loves about his job and find out which celebrities pups were trained by PUPS Pet Club’s Founder and CEO, Dan Rubenstein!
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