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Home and Business Protection Program
The City's Home and Business Protection Program (HBPP) provides rebates up to certain limits that cover the costs of outdoor security cameras, one year of cloud storage for video footage, outdoor motion sensor lighting, vehicle GPS trackers, and subscription costs. All Chicago residents, as well as business, religious, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to take advantage of the program. To participate, purchase an eligible device(s) on or after 6/6/2022, take a photo of the installed device(s), submit a completed application, and receive financial reimbursement. The program is first-come, first-serve. It will run through December 31, 2024, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
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SBIF Rollout Calendar
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for grants each month in various TIF districts across Chicago. The program's three-year funding plan, adopted in December 2020, currently runs through 2023.
Eligible businesses must submit their application during the month-long application window for their TIF district to qualify for funding. To find out if and when SBIF grants are available for your business, search the address on the eligibility page.
Upcoming Rollout Dates
February 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Friday, March 3
Informational Webinar
March 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Wednesday, March. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Friday, March 31
Informational Webinar
April 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, April 3
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 2
Informational Webinar
May 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, May 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 31
Informational Webinar
June 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Friday, June 30
Informational Webinar
July 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, July 3
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1
Informational Webinar
August 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31
Informational Webinar
September 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2
Informational Webinar
October 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
Informational Webinar
November 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
Informational Webinar
December 2023
OPENS: 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1
CLOSES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024
Informational Webinar
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93,911 SF Industrial building featuring heavy power, bus ducts, off street parking, floor drains and significant natural light.
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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
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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.
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Friday, 1/6 at 9:30 AM
Capital, Coaching, and Connections for Small Businesses
Presented By Allies for Community Business
Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. We offer loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses at fair prices. In addition, we provide free coaching to anyone who wants to start or grow a business, and we connect entrepreneurs to trusted partners that can help further. Join the webinar to hear more from A4CB Sr. Director of Community Lending, Mary Tritsis.
Wednesday, 1/11 at 3:00 PM
City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers
Presented by the City of Chicago
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.
Friday, 1/20 Webinar at 9:30 AM
When to Set Up an Entity and Entity Choices
Presented by the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
This Webinar will address some of the most common decisions facing entrepreneurs and founders in getting their entities set up. We will start by considering the appropriate time to establish a business entity, including some of the risks associated with waiting too long to complete this process. From there we will briefly discuss some of the pros and cons of the most popular entity choices for early-stage ventures. We will leave a bit of time at the end of the Webinar for Q&A.
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Click on the link to find out what ward your business is in.
What ward am I in??
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Your donations are tax deductible!
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!
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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. |
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Newsletter JANUARY, 2023
Visit us at GNCDC.org
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4506 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-2416
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