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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!

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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.

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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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A friendly reminder about Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance

Working Chicagoans thrive when they can plan for themselves and their families, enabling them to proudly call this city and all it has to offer home. That’s why last summer, Chicago stood with workers by passing the Fair Workweek Ordinance. This landmark law ensures that workers at businesses in particular industries get predictable schedules, while offering both employers and employees a flexible framework to make changes to schedules as needed with compensation for last minute schedule adjustments.

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Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Business

Currently, over 70 million Americans have a side hustle. That's approximately 45% of the working population.

Starting a side hustle has many benefits, as you can earn extra income, develop new skills, become a small business owner and quit your day job.

But how do you transition your side hustle into a full business? This article will cover eight steps you need to follow to turn your side hustle into a successful business.

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Volunteers Needed For Roscoe Village Burger Fest & Lakeview Taco Fest!

We’re still in need of volunteers to assist at the Roscoe Village Burger Fest beer tents from 6pm - 10pm this Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for a 4-hour shift and have fun slinging beers while supporting our chamber and the Roscoe Village community! You can also sign up to volunteer at the Lakeview Taco Fest beer tents on Sept. 18 and 19!

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Shop Neighborhood Farmers Markets This Fall!

Get excited for September at the farmers markets! Join us on Thursdays from 3pm - 7pm at Low-Line Market and on Sundays from 9am - 1pm at Roscoe Village Farmers Market to enjoy all the seasonal fruits and veggies and special pop-up vendors!

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Shop Local to Receive a Free Beverage At Roscoe Village Burger Fest!

Shop local! Spend $40 at a locally owned Roscoe Village business from Aug. 28 - Sept 5 and bring your receipt to our chamber tent* at Roscoe Village Burger Fest (Sept. 3-5) to receive a free drink! Get your hair and nails done for the festival at local salons, such as Lik Salon, Sugar Pop Salon and Blossom Nail Spa and shop your favorite boutiques for clothing and accessories, such as And Studio, Moondance, Winnie Cooper Boutique, A Pied Shoe Boutique, Cinnamon Boutique, Kickin’ and more!

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Roscoe Village Burger Fest Kids Zone, Pet Area, Giveaway & No Parking Zone Info

There is so much more in store for you at Roscoe Village Burger Fest than eating plenty of delicious burgers, enjoying live music and cheersing brews under the summer sun! We also have an awesome kids zone featuring activities from local businesses, a pet area organized by local pet businesses and a chance for you to win a $100 Lakeview Roscoe Village Gift Card! Read on to find all the exciting happenings at this year’s festival taking place from 5pm - 10pm this Friday and 11am - 10pm this Saturday and Sunday on Belmont Ave from Damen to Oakley!

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Step Sessions Jazz Pop-Up Concert at Lakeview Low-Line Southport Station

Enjoy a jazz pop-up concert at the Lakeview Low-Line Southport Station from 1pm - 3pm on Sunday, September 5! This event is funded by SSA 27 and organized by jazz guitarist, Lee Rothenberg, a professional musician who has performed at the Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, and The Chicago Jazz Festival. These concerts will feature guest stars, including some of the most talented jazz musicians in the city. They are kid-friendly with a special pre-show performance for youngsters on select show dates.

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BUSINESS RESILIENCY 101: MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Small businesses are experiencing disruptions to their supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such disruptions affect small business owners in different ways, resulting in reduced revenues, inflated costs, delayed production and delivery of products, which ultimately affects their ability to serve customers and make profits.

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Technical Assistance for the Back to Business Grant

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Small Business Package and the Illinois Senate

The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) and the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives held a joint forum with Senate President Don Harmon, Senator Sims, and Senator Castro. This session allowed Senate leadership to field questions from chamber executives. Senate leadership also discussed policies that will help small businesses and local communities recover from the pandemic.