December 23rd, 2024 - Resources & Assistance for Businesses - Some

Christmas and New Year Suggestions - Couple New Real Estate Listings....

BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Entrepreneur Certificate Program is intended for anyone interested in gaining knowledge across a range of essential business topics to start or grow an existing business. All Program graduates are also eligible to apply for CIBC Bank USA's Entrepreneur Loan Program, a BACP partner.

 Learn more about the Certificate Program

Learn how BACP can be helpful to you or your business. BACP licenses businesses and public vehicles, regulates business activity, protects consumers from fraud, enforces Chicago’s labor laws, partners with business service organizations, and provides business education and resources. Click here.

Business Assistance & Resources

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association is a valuable resource for Chicago businesses - from webinars on timely topics, trends, and legislation to programs and opportunities to participate in special pilots, technology showcases, group purchasing programs, and more. 

Click here to learn how to tap into resources for your business.

On behalf of NWCC's Board of Directors and myself,

we hope your holidays are filled with great memories surrounded by family, friends and those dear to you.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our first meeting of 2025 - click here for flyer. All Chamber meetings and events are open to everyone, member or not.



We're here to help,

Peter Schmugge, NWCC Executive Director

EVENTS & OUTINGS click Event for flyer or more info'

01/08/2025 - City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers

How to prep for inspections, building permits/sign display requirements, food inspection overview, necessary certificates, and zoning review.

01/28/2025 - Monthly News & Planning Meeting - 9:30 AM

Chicago Premier Real Estate, 4415 W. Fullerton Avenue

Like & Follow NWCC's Facebook page...

Events and other resources are posted there daily between eNews ssues.

THANK YOU to NWCC Members...4th QTR 2024

for their support & membership renewals...

EnLas Tablas - Catholic Charities - Milano Cafe

View NWCC Membership: Alphabetical or by Category

Reimburseable Grants to

'SBIF" Up your Business Property

The City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides neighborhood small businesses and property owners with reimbursement grants for building improvement costs; residential projects are not eligible. Funded by local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue in SBIF-eligible TIF districts citywide, grant funds can be used to reimburse a percentage of pre-approved construction costs.

Stay tuned for the eNews' next issue - we'll print January's TIF District Rollouts. In the meantime, learn about the program with the following links and read about a local NWCC member business that used the program - Almacenes Mexico. 

Learn about the SBIF Program. Learn about Almacenes Mexico's experience

Local Real Estate for Sale & Lease - click address/name to view flyers

The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce is a Place Making Generalist agency for the City of Chicago Business Affairs Neighborhood Business Development Center, funded to assist the Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and NorthAustin Communities.

Click to go to the website - Visit our Facebook page