What's New in Old Town?
July 25, 2019
In this Issue:
  • Business Member Spotlight - Foxtrot
  • Old Town Arts & Entertainment Night at 360 Chicago
  • Join us at a Joint Chamber Networking Event tonight
  • Grand Opening Information for New Businesses
  • OTMRA School Supplies Drive
  • Upcoming Member Promotions & Events
This week we highlight Foxtrot, a new kind of corner store opening in Old Town on August 6th!

Foxtrot is a contemporary evolution of the neighborhood market and cafe offering a thoughtfully curated collection of goods in-store or delivered in under an hour via our app or website.

Read more about Foxtrot here.
Increasing Foot Traffic
to Retail Stores Workshop
In a growing age of online shopping, the importance of innovative retailer practices are ever so important. Join the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association on as welcome Terrand Smith of 37 Oaks for a presentation on engineering experiences in retail stores.

The workshop will focus on addressing challenges faced by brick and mortar retailers by providing solutions and best practices to stay competitive in the age of online shopping.

Light refreshments and coffee will be provided by Wintrust Bank.

Date: Tuesday, August 13th
Time: 9am to 10:30am
Location: Wintrust Old Town (100 W North Ave)
Cost: Free for OTMRA Members ($10 for non-members)

Interested OTMRA members should contact Sam Waldorf at [email protected] to register.
Old Town at 360 Chicago
Arts & Entertainment Night
Arts & Entertainment Night:
A Red Orchid Theatre, Art on Sedgwick, BATSU!, Chicago History Museum, The Second City, The VIG Restaurant, Zanies Comedy Club
Check out Ian M. Tobin, our very own Executive Director, on the CBS 2 Chicago Sunday morning show talking about the event!
Joint Northside Chamber Networking Event
City Views and Networking with Five Neighborhood Chambers of Commerce

Connect with professionals from across the north side of Chicago in an easy-going and relaxed atmosphere on the roof deck at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness. Join us for this unique mid-summer networking event with the Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Lakeview East, Old Town, and Roscoe Village Chambers of Commerce. Indulge in delicious bites and drinks, new connections, and breathtaking skyline views as you kick back and watch the sunset.
Upcoming
OTMRA Member Events
Celebrate the opening of StretchLab (1714 N Wells) this Friday, July 25!

StretchLab will have free demo stretches going on all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as raffles prizes such as free classes from Orange Theory Fitness, Club Pilates, Pure Barre, and more!

Learn more here .
Foxtrot Old Town Grand Opening Events

Tuesday, Aug 6
Free Drip Coffee + Cold Brew All Day
All day: Stop in for a free drip coffee or cold brew
 
Wednesday, Aug 7
Local Tastings
5:30-7PM: Meet the makers from Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, This Little Goat, Virtue Cider, SuperhUe and Frönen, while enjoying complimentary samples
 
Thursday, Aug 8
Grand Opening Party
5-8PM: Join the celebration! Enjoy beer from Revolution Brewing and wine from Rough Day Wine, plus light bites
 
Friday, Aug 9
Beer Sips + Pizza Bites
6-8PM: Enjoy beer from local breweries Hopewell, Goose Island, Half Acre and Great Central, and pizza from Lou Malnati's
 
Saturday, Aug 10
Free Gourmet Popsicles
1-4PM: Come cool down with a free popsicle from local purveyor ITSAPOP
 
Sunday, Aug 11
Free Delivery All day
All Day: Enjoy free delivery from our store to your door in under an hour! Shop our app or at  foxtrotco.com
The OTMRA is holding a school supplies drive to support this event. If you are willing to donate any new or lightly used school supplies, please bring them to the OTMRA office (1543 N Wells, Lower Level).
OTMRA Membership
Our application is now live for 2019 OTMRA Membership! As always, we strive to provide more for our membership base than ever before. This year, we will be offering more opportunities for marketing your business or getting involved in our events and organization as a resident. 2019 Membership runs through January, 31, 2020.

Member benefits include serving on our OTMRA Committees, workshops, seminars, socials, OTMRA Discount Program, opportunities for newsletter advertising, social media posts, sponsorships and street pole banner promotion. Read all about our 2019 Membership Benefits by clicking here.
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Contact Sam Waldorf at [email protected] for more information.