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Advertise in the Malt Row Brewery Guide
In advance of Illinois Craft Beer Week, GRCC is planning to release an updated Malt Row brewery guide. Connect your business to one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods and one of the Midwest’s premiere craft beverage destinations!
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Ravenswood On Tap 2022 Vendor Applications
Retail, Food Vendor, and Food Truck applications for the 2022 Ravenswood On Tap craft beer festival.
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EcoShip Chicago Recycles Shipping & Packaging Supplies for Local Businesses
EcoShip Chicago collects gently used shipping materials and gives them to businesses in need.
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Sidewalk Signs Legalized for Chicago Businesses Starting March 1, 2022
Effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022, sidewalk signs will be legal for Chicago businesses. Learn about the new permit and signage guidelines.
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Ravenswood Metra Station Construction Update – February 2022
As spring approaches, we’ve received even more requests that usual for an update on construction of the new Ravenswood Metra Station. We reached out to 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin’s office for the latest and are excited to shed some…
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Clark Street Crossroads: City Announces Study of Clark St Commercial District Between Montrose Foster
The City of Chicago has started work on a new study of the commercial district on Clark Street between Montrose and Foster Avenues. Dubbed “Clark Street Crossroads,” the study will seek to enhance the vitality and walkability of the corridor.
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Small Business Improvement Funds: Clark/Montrose SBIF Applications Open in February
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is one of the city’s longest-running and most successful programs, helping to retain and expand small businesses in nearly every neighborhood. SBIF grants use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue to reimburse businesses for permanent…
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Chicago Recovery Community Development Grants
As a part of the Chicago Recovery Plan, the City is offering community development grants to Chicago entrepreneurs, small businesses and developers. The Department of Planning & Development (DPD) is accepting grant applications for funding to support commercial, mixed-use, and…
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Winter 2021 Promotional Opportunities
Neighbors are eager to “shop small” and support their local businesses. Connecting with your community is vital and we’re here to make that connection easy, fun, and effective.
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City of Chicago Announces Chi Biz Strong + Outdoor Dining Grant Programs
The City of Chicago’s new Chi Biz Strong and Outdoor Dining Grants will provide over $20 million in support to small businesses and non-profits. Applications are now open!
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Ravenswood Metra Construction Update August 2021
As of August 23rd, Leland Ave will be closed to traffic under the Metra tracks so that crews can install the new station’s platform. This closure is expected to last two weeks. Workers will maintain pedestrian access under the bridge…
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City of Chicago Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate
As the average number of new daily cases of COVID-19 in Chicago surpasses 400, the City is requiring all individuals aged 2 and over, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors in public settings.
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Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program
The Illinois Back to Business grant program will deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ravenswood Metra Construction Update – May 2021
As crews continue construction of the new Metra Station at Ravenswood and Lawrence, the 4700 block of Ravenswood Avenue will experience a partial closure. We’ve got the details!
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City Announces Updated Phase Four COVID Regulations and Chicago Bridge Phase
Progress in Chicago’s fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity and easing of other restrictions for local businesses. As of April 29, 2021, new guidelines are in effect.
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Updated COVID-19 Regulations for Chicago Businesses – March 2021
Progress in the fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses. As of March 2, 2021, new guidelines are in effect.
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Ravenswood COVID-19 Prep Rebate Program Applications Reopen
Last year, the Ravenswood COVID-19 Rebate Program assisted local small business owners with the cost of PPE, sanitation supplies and other safety equipment. To help businesses prepare for evolving state and city guidelines, GRCC is reopening applications in January 2021.
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Ravenswood Metra Construction Update – Oct. 2020
The Beginning of the End Metra construction in Ravenswood feels like it’s been going on forever but the end is finally in sight! The final phase of Metra’s bridge renovation project is starting with the demolition of the old bridges…
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Chicago Phase IV Guideline Update
Progress in the fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses. As of Thurs., October 1st, at 5:00am, new guidelines are in effect.
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Ravenswood Metra Construction Update – Sept. 2020
We’ve got updates on the ongoing Metra bridge renovation project, which is about to enter its final stage. Concurrently, work on the new Ravenswood Metra Station is starting up again.
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Lawrence Ave Construction Update
Lawrence Avenue Westbound Lane Closure The Department of Water Management is wrapping up a sewer project on the 4800 and 4900 blocks of N. Seeley Ave. To make the final sewer connection, the contractor will have to work in the…
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