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SEPTEMBER 2024

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SBIF Rollout Calendar


The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for grants each month in various TIF districts across Chicago.

Eligible businesses must submit their application during the month-long application window for their TIF district to qualify for funding.


Upcoming Rollout Dates


September 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Register


October 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 | Register


November 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 | Register


December 2024

OPENS: 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1

CLOSES: 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Register



The application must be submitted to DPD’s program administrator, SomerCor. For additional program information or application assistance, visit the SomerCor website at www.somercor.com/sbif.


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Commercial and Industrial Program

The Commercial and Industrial Program provides energy efficiency rebates, resources, expert support and project management for customers. No matter your type of operation, the program team can help your business reduce its energy use. Our team can identify energy-saving opportunities customized for your business.
There are many ways for you to save, including:

  • Free energy-saving products for qualifying customers
  • Custom and prescriptive project rebates
  • Energy studies
  • Expert support







Industrial Strategic Energy Management


By focusing on people and processes rather than just equipment upgrades,,ComEd's Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program motivates employees to consider behavioral and operational changes that lead to long-lasting energy savings without significant capital investments! The program includes a year-long series of workshops and coaching sessions focused on identifying and implementing operational and behavioral changes. Energy models are created for selected sites to monitor energy performance over the program year.

Energy Savings Through Engagement


SEM helps clients achieve energy savings by engaging the entire facility. The process is designed to:

  • Establish organizational commitment
  • Plan and implement energy efficiency best practices and projects, from no-cost opportunities to larger capital investments
  • Measure, monitor, and report on savings

In addition to the direct cost savings from reduced energy use, ComEd also offers various incentives for participating companies.



ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Incentives Click Here





How to Write a Business Plan. What you need to know!

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Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Legal

September 13th 2024

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Donna R. Rockin, Managing Partner of Rockin Enterprises, Inc.

Learn how to create a comprehensive business plan. It's easier than you think when you understand all the components that get included. You'll receive a complete list of what to include to demystify the process. Writing a solid business plan is your roadmap to business success.

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Empower Hour: Café Jumping Bean

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September 19th 2024

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

In honor and recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, this month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai chatting with Eleazar Delgado, Owner of Café Jumping Bean.

Café Jumping Bean has become a thriving business and vital anchor for residents in Chicago’s Pilsen’s neighborhood. This year, the café is celebrating 30 years of providing its customers with a healthy menu of fresh sandwiches, salads and specialty coffee drinks. Owner Eleazar Delgado maintains his commitment to offering his loyal customer base quality ingredients and good conversation. Additionally, the café provides a space for local artists to exhibit and works closely with local schools and community organizations, all to strengthen the community. The candid conversation will cover the launch of the business, product development, workforce development, and community engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.

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Please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any webinar questions.

 

Visit BACP’s YouTube for all webinars.

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Without your support GNCDC would not have grown to be the great organization that it is today. It is through hard work and support from all the GNCDC members that we continue to make a difference and help grow our community. Membership dues help GNCDC provide the grants, events and programs that help members grow their businesses. Please pay your membership dues in a timely fashion. You can submit a payment online at your earliest convenience.

GNCDC would kindly like to remind all of our members - that without your support we would not exist. Renew, Join Sponsor, Donate today!

Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation...is a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development serving the Galewood/Armitage, Pulaski and Northwest Industrial Corridors. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the agency provides assistance and information about incentives and programs for building improvement and development, business retention and sustainability and workforce resources and training. 

Newsletter, September 2024


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