November 2026

The Chicago Department of Planning & Development Workforce Solutions Program Informational Webinar is

Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00 am

Interested in the Workforce Solutions program?

Register Here

Webinars are hosted the first Tuesday of every month.



Applications are open year-round for businesses located in eligible TIF districts.

Pulaski Corridor TIF

Opens November 1st closes November 30th at 5pm

Informational Webinar

1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 | Register

Click Here To Learn More

CCSA grant applications for storefront improvement projects are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly evaluation deadlines. The next submission deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.

Neighborhood Retail Activation Program: Property Owner Interest Form

Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance reaches a new APEX!

Learn more here.

Community Development Grants

Find the right grant for your project

From small grants with a cap of $250,000 to large grants in excess of $5 million, support is available for projects of all sizes.

Community Development Grants Small and Medium

Applications are now open.

Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027

CDG Small Grant Webinar October 14th

Click Here To Register

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund

NOF 2026 Applications are now open.

Apply by November 13th, 2026

Click Here

Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Resources 

 November Webinars

City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers

November 4th 2026

3:00 pm to 4:15 pm

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.

REGISTER

Increasing Sales

November 6th 2026

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Allies for Community Business (A4CB)

Get your business ready for the holiday season! Join our upcoming webinar to learn about building brand loyalty, testing and improving products, recognizing customer needs, retaining customers, and more.

REGISTER

Building Financial Resiliency

November 20th 2026

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by the National Association of Women Owners (NAWBO) member Letticia Flores-Poole, Market President/Small Business Officer - BMO Bank

What would greater financial resilience mean for your business? Discover strategies to strengthen your financial foundation, prepare for the unexpected, navigate changing conditions and make confident decisions that position your business for long-term success. • How to build short-term cash reserves • How to strengthen the foundation of your business • Leveraging work capital for cashflow needs

REGISTER

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

Visit BACP’s YouTube for all webinars.

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Newsletter, November 2026

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Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation

6600 West Armitage Ave

Chicago, IL 60707

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