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Inflation Named Top Problem by Over One-In-Five Small Business Owners, Highest Level Since 1981
NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report shows that small business optimism increased slightly, although significant problems remain – most importantly high levels of inflation as well as the ongoing staffing shortage.
Shop Small For Winter Apparel, Home Goods & More At Local Boutiques
Local boutiques are ready to make your winter brighter with cozy sweaters, cute accessories, plants, scented candles, books, CBD products, and more! Check out some of the selection available now at shops in Lakeview and Roscoe Village and make plans stop in to support these wonderful stores!
Lakeview & Roscoe Village Businesses Nominated For Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2021
Check out the amazing Lakeview and Roscoe Village businesses nominated for Best of Chicago 2021, and go vote today to show these businesses some love!
Live Ice Sculpture Performances on Jan. 29 & 30 in Lakeview
Organized by SSA 27, enjoy a live ice sculpture performance in Lakeview to liven up your winter on Sat, 1/29 from 4-6pm and Sun, 1/30 from 12-2pm at Southport & Wellington outside of St. Alphonsus Church. Watch the artist make winter magic happen as they sculpt a block of ice into a beautiful creation of the audience’s choosing! That’s right — bring your ideas, as the ice sculptor will ask the audience for suggestions of what to create.
SSA 27 will provide food trucks on both days of the event, offering complimentary beverages and pastries to help keep attendees warm. This is a great event for the whole family or the perfect stop on a romantic winter date!
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Options Medical Weight Loss Lakeview
Winter Wellness partner Options Medical Weight Loss Lakeview guest blog on the importance of proper eating habits and the science behind it.
Shop the Lakeview Roscoe Village Online Marketplace For Valentine’s Day
Shop for yourself or a loved one for Valentine’s Day on the Lakeview Roscoe Village Online Marketplace! Browse the selection of heart-shaped candies, accessories, special yoga classes, and more to spread the love this February.
Grants Available to restaurants
Signage, Webpage for Chicago Foodware Upon Request Ordinance
On Tuesday, January 18, the city of Chicago’s ordinance that regulates the offering of single-use foodware at takeout or delivery from restaurants will go into effect. The ordinance requires restaurants to provide single-use foodware - such as napkins, disposable utensils, or condiment packets - for delivery or takeout only upon request from the customer or at a self-service station.
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Discover CBD
Got questions about CBD? Discover CBD - Lakeview General Manager Marcy Alspach is here to answer in her Winter Wellness guest blog!
Job Openings in Lakeview & Roscoe Village
Many Lakeview and Roscoe Village businesses are looking to hire new members to their teams! Read on to check out some current job openings for a variety of industries and experience levels and forward this along to anyone you know who is on the job hunt. Please contact businesses directly with any questions or interest in these job openings.
New Grant Opportunity: 2022 Job Creators Quest Grant
Grants are a great way to receive growth capital for your small business. With a simple application, you can receive cash and other benefits for your qualifying company.
9 Ways To Grow Your Business in the New Year
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the new year, we asked business professionals and leaders for their insights. From investing in quality SEO content to capitalizing on e-commerce, there are many ways to grow your business in 2022.
2022: What’s Ahead for Small Businesses
As we head into 2022, many small business owners have a lot on their minds. Will the new year be one of uncertainty or recovery? Will consumers continue spending? Will employees be on the lookout for another job? Similarly, aspiring entrepreneurs have a lot of questions too. Is 2022 a good year to start a business? They, too, are concerned about consumer behaviors and the mood of the country.
Calling all Restaurants: Take the Coronavirus Restaurant Impact Survey
The National Restaurant Association is collecting information on the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please be assured that all information provided is anonymous and strictly confidential. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Please submit a completed survey by January 18.
Enjoy Special Discounts During Winter Wellness
Make your New Year’s resolutions a breeze with local health and wellness businesses. Participating businesses are offering exclusive promotions to the community from January 1 - January 31, 2022.
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Move Therapy and Wellness
The importance of ample rest and sufficient sleep is incredibly significant in one’s overall health. Sleep plays a major role in one’s physical, mental and emotional health. Explore sleep’s role in mental health plus a gentle yoga practice from Move Therapy and Wellness in this Winter Wellness guest blog!
Call for Walls in West Lakeview
Since 2017, the Lakeview Public Art Committee has worked to identify innovative artists and secure funding to support the display of public works of art in highly-visible locations throughout West Lakeview. For every new mural brought to the community, there are countless hours spent reaching out to property owners getting permission to install a mural on their building walls. Over 16 murals and exhibits have been installed to date, and now, we need your help!
The Lakeview Public Art Committee is calling on all landlords, tenants, neighborhood groups and business owners to submit ideas for highly-visible walls to host new pieces of public art in 2022 and beyond. If you own a building or know someone who owns a building that would like to feature a new mural, please get in touch with Nicole McLellan at Nicole@lrvcc.org or call 773 472 7171 x102 to provide more details and discuss feasibility of a new piece of public art.
Call for Artists!
The Lakeview Public Art Committee, in partnership with Special Service Area (SSA) 27 and Friends of Lakeview, is accepting qualifications from artists and curators interested in activating public spaces in West Lakeview with original works of art. Complete the application online by February 11, 2022.
Friendly Reminder to Keep Your Sidewalks Shoveled
With winter officially here, please remember to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice to ensure the safety of customers, residents, and visitors in Lakeview and Roscoe Village.
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Five Keys Yoga
Self-care doesn’t need to be time consuming! Here’s five ways to practice yoga in just five minutes with Winter Wellness business partner Five Keys Yoga.
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