02/25/2021 - In This issue...Water Test Kits, Lead Pipe Replacement - Second Round of PPP - Student Competition - Humboldt Park Stables - The Fields Development - Open Bids for Goods & Services With City - Survey
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More Development Planned for The Fields |
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Kickpoint Ventures, the developer behind The Fields project at 4000 W. Diversey, recently won approval from the Chicago Plan Commission to redevelop part of its campus. The New York-based developer's plans call for adding a 50-foot-tall building, two roof decks, and several sound stages for a film production studio.
Photo credit Chicago Department of Planning & Development
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Plan To Redevelop Part Of The Fields Campus Gets OK From Key City Panel Despite CommunityOpposition
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Programs from the City's Department of Water Management |
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The City's Department of Water Management has started Phase 1 of the Lead Service Line Replacement program. There are two programs for eligible homeowners who want to replace their service lines.
Homeowner-Initiated: The City will waive up to $3,100 in permit fees for any resident homeowner who wants to replace their lead service line. The waiver is not available if the request is made in conjunction with a structural renovation.
Equity Program: Residents with a household income below 80% of the area's median income may qualify for a free lead service line replacement. To qualify, water must persistently test over the Environmental Protection Agency's Action Level of 15 parts per billion of lead. The program is limited to single-family or two-flat homes that are owner-occupied.
lead service line replacement
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Free Water Testing Kits
The City of Chicago's Department of Water Management offers Chicago residents free kits to test their water. Click here to fill out a form, or call 311.
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Ultrasonic Water Meter
Pilot Program - The City of Chicago halted the installation of new water meters after some homes saw a rise in lead levels after installation. The DWM is conducting a study on ultrasonic meter as a better option.
To volunteer, eligible locations must be single-family homes that have been on the MeterSave waitlist and regularly occupied. Participants could earn up to $100 in gift cards.
or call 312-744-8196.
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Financing Green Property Improvements,
Including Replacement of Aging Lead Pipes
A low-cost financing program launched by the City of Chicago has expanded. C-PACE - Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy - offers owners and developers access to long-term financing. Property owners can borrow up to 25% of their property's appraised value, and loan repayment appears as a line item on their property tax bill, stretched out over the improvements' useful life.
Eligible properties include mixed-use developments, commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings. Owners can use C-PACE to add energy-efficient lighting, water conservation projects, renewable energy sources, electric charging stations, and replace aging lead pipes.
Click to Read "Financing Green Property Improvements In Chicago Is About To Get Easier" - Brian Rogal; BISNOW, 2/3/2021
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Community Feedback Survey
Encuesta de Opinion de la Comunidad
North Avenue Corridor Catalyst Development
The survey is to get community input and ideas for two 'Opportunity' sites
for development by INVEST South West North Avenue Corridor Catalyst Development: the former Pioneer Bank at 4000 W, North Avenue, and the Pioneer Arcade/Pioneer Bowl at 1535 N. Pulaski Road. The survey was developed by the ISW North Avenue Corridor Catalyst Development Committee, the assigned Corridor manager organization, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and supported by key community factions.
and ideas already under consideration before taking the survey.
Click here to take the survey in English or Spanish.
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About the Cover Photo...Historic Humboldt Park Stables
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The Humboldt Park Stable & Receptory is reminiscent of a German Hunting Lodge with its various roofs, finials, brick, and half-timbering.
The turret on the southeast corner of the building was part of Jens Jensen's office, the noted landscape architect who left his mark on the impressive design of the Park's natural hardscape and water features.
The building is now home to the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture which has a 15-year lease that began in May 2006 and expires this year. The Museum's dedicated to the history of Puerto Rican culture and the Puerto Rican Diaspora.
To learn more about Humboldt Park, see some vintage photos,
and learn about a self-guided audio walking tour, click here.
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Second Round of the PPP
Better Deal for Mom & Pop's, Small Businesses
Changes to the Second Round of the PPP program boosted the number of successful applicants by 60% for companies with fewer than ten employees, The uptick clearly demonstrates the program's commitment to giving relief to smaller, Mom & Pop businesses, establishing racial and gender equity, and reaching out to low/moderate-income, and other underserved areas.
The Revamped PPP Program....
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Establishes a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees
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Allows sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicants
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Eliminates an exclusionary restriction on PPP access for small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions, consistent with a bipartisan congressional proposal
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Eliminates PPP access restrictions on small business owners who have struggled to make federal student loan payments by eliminating federal student loan debt delinquency and default as disqualifiers
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Ensures access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for the PPP.
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Borrowers can apply for the Paycheck Protection
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Opportunities for Businesses and Vendors
Bid Opportunity for Rental of Items for City Festivals and Events
Solicitation Number: 7813 - Specification Number: 457240
Bid Deadline: Wednesday, March 10, 11am
Bid Opportunity for Target Market Maintenance Services for City Festivals
Solicitation Number: 7847 - Specification Number: 604926A
Bid Deadline: Wednesday, March 17, 11am
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March 17th - 5 to 7 PM*
St. Patrick Day NWCC Fundraiser McDonald's
4338 West North Avenue restaurant.
Includes Take out, Drive-Thru, Grub Hub & Door Dash Orders
March 27th - 11 AM to 1 PM - Between Pulaski Road and Kostner Avenue.
Meet The Easter Bunny On North Avenue - He'll Have Candy for the Kids!
March 30th - 9 AM - Coffee & Networking - Location TBD - Stay tuned.
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NWCC Welcomes New Member
Jennifer Santiago State Farm Insurance
5040 W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago - (773)637-3900
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NWCC Membership Renewals - 1st Quarter 2021
Click on name to go to website...
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NWCC's 2021 Business & Shopping Resource Guide
Get your free copy of the Guide.....just call or email
Pete Schmugge at (773)558-8743
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The NW Connection Chamber maintains an inventory of commercial and industrial real estate for sale and lease. Agents, brokers, and owners are invited to send listings for inclusion. Click for Inventory; Click to forward a listing
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Click HERE to Check out our website
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The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce, a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Neighborhood Business Development Center, is funded to provide assistance to the
Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and North Austin Communities.
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