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Let the West Central Association know if your West Loop business is open! We are sharing the list of open businesses on our website, social media and newsletter.

You can find the list of open West Loop businesses here .

Please note that we are continually adding to the list so your business might already be listed! Check out the link above to see if you are listed before filling out the form.
Take the city of Chicago Community Sentiment Survey on Reopening
Support our open local businesses! Check out our website for information on businesses open for delivery, pick up, live-streaming and more.
Are you a West Loop small business? Please take a few minutes to fill out our small business profile! We will feature you in our newsletter, website and on our social media--including any ongoing deals, delivery options, etc.

Please send you logo and any images you would like included in the profile (inside your business, your product, etc.) to alex@wcachicago.org
SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: Eyes on Fulton
Who are you?

Kaori Asano, O.D. (owner/optometrist) at Eyes on Fulton


Describe your business

Eyes on Fulton offer comprehensive eye exams (no puff test!), optomap (retinal screening without dilation), quality designer eyewear at all price ranges, in office glasses lab (quick turn around on single vision glasses), contact lenses specialty contact lenses (keratoconus), LASIK co-management, treatment of eye disease, and pediatric eye exams.


If your doors are closed, what are you doing online? 

During this stay-at-home order we are offering emergency glasses and contact lens orders via email (our turn around time is a few business days, free shipping), telehealth for emergency eye problems, online gift card sales.


What makes your business unique?

We are one of very few woman-owned, women-operated businesses in Chicago. We offer the latest technology at a fair price and take most insurances. We have very fast turn around on all glasses and contact lenses priced competitively. We offer both glasses and contact lens recycling programs.
MEMBER UPDATES
Proud to share that Comcast Business has joined more than 40 companies in the #StandForSmall coalition to support small businesses navigating COVID-19. Small businesses are the heart of our communities, and we are here to serve them every day.
We have added weekend lunch hours at Belmont and West Loop and Schaumburg and Vernon Hills will be open for pick up and delivery starting Friday, May 22nd at 1p.m.!

New Hours:

Monday- Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Friday- Saturday: 1-9 p.m.
Sunday: 1-8 p.m.
Our friends at Brooklyn Boulders are offering daily live-streamed classes for all ages including online versions of their best-selling youth programs and dozens of climbing, fitness and recovery classes each week. With millions of American families impacted by medical bills and job loss, BKB has decided to offer these programs on a Contribute-What-You-Can pricing model, so that staying active and connected can fit into every budget. Explore the full calendar here .
HAYMARKET PUB & BREWERY
The Pizza Burger is getting ready to return! The love between pizza and burgers cannot be repressed any longer. This combo of two griddled beef patties with spicy marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni and our serrano & pear giardiniera on a brioche bun will be available for carryout & delivery on Friday! And now you can order online, directly through the “order food” button in our instagram bio, or the “shop now” button on facebook!
CryoBar has deals! 15% OFF 5, 10, and 20-CHILL Packs. No expiration. Use code LOCAL15 at this link  or can DM on social media, email info@thecryobar. 
EXPLORE GREEKTOWN
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Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program 2020
Greektown Chicago is encouraging community members to engage with and support local restaurants in safe and healthy ways, including purchasing gift cards and ordering takeout or delivery from restaurants. Spend $30 get $10!
Free Freddo Fridays at Artopolis TODAY! For every Friday to come, we will be offering a free Freddo Espresso or Freddo Cappuccino with any purchase over $5.
Chamber of Commerce representing businesses in the West Loop, Greektown, Madison Row, Randolph Street, Jackson Blvd., Fulton River District, Fulton Market, United Center Park, Little Italy, Tri-Taylor, University Village and Commons, UIC