HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM WICKER PARK BUCKTOWN
In this newsletter edition, find the best spots to go swimming this summer around Wicker Park Bucktown, June networking events, business resources, community events, and more!
We've gone bi-weekly with our newsletter, so you'll get the same great neighborhood info twice a month!
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Vendor Applications for Wicker Park Fest 2023 Now Open! |
We're now accepting vendor applications for Wicker Park Fest 2023! Connect your business with a dynamic crowd of young professionals, families, and Chicagoland visitors in a friendly and exciting environment. Vendor applications for the festival close in mid-June. Follow @wickerparkfest for more updates!
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For a more streamlined experience in 2023, we've combined the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and SSA #33 Instagram and Facebook pages into one spot for everything you need to know about the neighborhood!
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June Business Mixer
June 14th
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Join us at Balanced Flow for our June business mixer. Support, partner, and connect with other businesses in WPB and beyond! Light bites and beverages will be served.
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Women's Networking
June 15th
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Support, partner, and connect with women-owned businesses in WPB and surrounding neighborhoods! This month we will gather on May 18th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at Chicago Plants.
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Outdoor Farmers Market
Every Sunday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Wicker Park Farmers Market is back for the outdoor season! Grab your favorite oversized sun hat and head to Wicker Park every Sunday to shop for produce and artisanal goods from farmers and businesses from all over the Chicagoland area.
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Our New WPB Neighborhood Guide is Here! |
Swing by our office at 1414 N. Ashland to pick up a free box and holder for our 2023 neighborhood guide. Can't make it to the chamber? Give us a call at (773) 384-2672; we'll schedule a drop-off or click the button below to view a digital copy on our website! |
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Apply for a WPBCC Micro Grant |
The WPBCC Micro Grant Mission can help financially support and sponsor marketing and promotions initiatives between local chamber member businesses. Apply for a chance to receive up to $500 for your partnership. |
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Become a Sponsor for Wicker Park Fest 2023 |
Wicker Park Fest is now seeking sponsors for 2023. Register today to gain access to exclusive advertising deliverables. Contact Pamela Maass for more information on sponsorships at 773-384-2672. |
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WPB ARTS NEWSLETTER
Get our latest WPB Weekend Arts Guide and more neighborhood arts news delivered straight to your inbox
every week. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on new art exhibitions, shows, events, and more!
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SSA #33 COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE |
2023 SSA #33 Committee Meeting dates are live!
Arts Committee, 5/30 at 9 am
Clean & Green Committee 6/5 at 9 am
Transportation Committee, 6/8 at 9 am
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Has your business been vandalized with graffiti? |
If so, we can help! Please send a picture of the graffiti on your building, the name of your business and its street address to [email protected] and we will work with our graffiti removal service to get it cleaned up ASAP!
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Now Seeking Snow Removal Contractors for Winter 2023-24 |
WPB SSA #33 is seeking a contractor to perform all snow removal duties from November 2023 - April 2024 throughout SSA #33 boundaries. Please submit a proposal by Wednesday, May 31st at 5 p.m. For more information, please email us here. |
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WPB Weekend Arts Guide
Chicago Sculpture Exhibit
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Special Service Area #33 has partnered with the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit to sponsor eight public artworks throughout the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods for 2022-2023. The Chicago Sculpture Exhibit's mission is to bring art to the city's neighborhoods with the hope that you will encounter it throughout your daily life.
Image Credit: Kelsey, Twin Series #13, by Tom Robinson, as seen in the inaugural exhibition at SoNA Chicago
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We need YOU to serve the community! |
ATTENTION: property owners, business owners, employees, and residents of Wicker Park Bucktown.
We are seeking ambitious, creative, organized, and opinionated community leaders to join the Commission of Special Service Area #33 – the improvement district of the Wicker Park Bucktown business corridors. SSA #33 plays a pivotal role in streetscaping, landscaping, sidewalk snow removal, marketing, public art, aesthetics, safety, and more.
If you own or rent a PIN-holding property in SSA #33 along the business corridors of Ashland, Damen, Division, Milwaukee, North, or Western and like the idea of spending local tax dollars on improvements and services that benefit the entire community, come joins us. Multiple slots on the Commission are open in 2023. If you think you have the passion and ideas to keep Wicker Park Bucktown thriving, it's time for us to hear from you.
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Business News & Resources |
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Take the Survey - We Want to Hear from You! |
The Wicker Park Advisory Council is seeking input from patrons on their experiences in Wicker Park and any changes they'd like to see implemented. Topics covered include field house hours of operation, programming and special events, how you use the park, and your interest in getting involved with the Wicker Park Advisory Council. Submit today to make your voice heard!
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Join the Summer Youth Employment Program |
The Near Westside Community Development Corporation (CDC) is looking for businesses to join One Summer Chicago, an employment/program aimed at helping youths aged 16-24 find summer employment and internship opportunities. Expenses and salaries are covered by Near Westside CDC, making it completely free for your business to join! Join today and help youths find meaningful employment experience! |
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Dive into summertime by heading to Chicago's beaches and pools this Memorial Day weekend! Check out pools near Wicker Park Bucktown like the Pulaski Park pool and the Humboldt Park pool, or enjoy a swim with a view at Cabana Club on top of The Robey. For beach access, hop on the 72 bus to get to North Avenue beach or take the 70 bus to stroll up to Oak Street beach.
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Impress
1620 N Damen Ave
Impress Ribbon Cutting
May 24th
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Mac's Wood Grilled
1801 W Division Ave
Memorial Day Weekend Specials
May 26th - 30th
11:00 am - 2:00 am
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Black Luxe Candles
1252 N Milwaukee Ave
Illumination
Chicago Artist Showcase
Wednesday, May 24th
6:45 pm
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Quimby's Bookstore
Virtual Event
Joshua James Amberson's Staring Contest Book Release + Antiquated Future Showcase
Wednesday, June 14th
7:30 pm CT
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For additional WPB Community Events, click here.
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Hey, That's Us!
WPB in the News
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Featuring Special Service Area #33's Self Guided Mural Map
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Featuring the Wicker Park Farmers Market
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Featuring Wicker Park, Reckless Records, Robey Chicago, Big Star, and Rainbo Club
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