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CAST YOUR VOTE- FOR WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET AND WICKER PARK FEST for Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2021!
We are excited to announce the nomination of both Wicker Park Farmers Market for BEST FARMERS MARKET in Chicago and Wicker Park Fest for BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL in Chicago for Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2021!
VOTING CLOSES FEBRUARY 2nd at NOON!
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FEBRUARY MIXER AT WHISKEY BUSINESS
NEXT WEDNESDAY - RSVP TODAY!
Wednesday, February 9th 6-8pm
Whiskey Business - 1367 N. Milwaukee Ave
Whiskey Business is located in the heart of Wicker Park and features a 3,000 square foot rooftop and has over 100 different Whiskeys.
Come enjoy a couple drinks and small bites with your RSVP!
** Proof of Vaccination required for venue entry**
** Masks required by all attendees**
** Members log in for your complimentary RSVP's**
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WOMEN'S NETWORKING FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 17th
9:30-10:30am
Tamed Blow Dry & Beauty Bar
1668 W Division St
Calling all business women in Chicago! Join us Thursday morning, February 17th 9:30-10:30am at Tamed Blow Dry & Beauty Bar for coffee, small bites, and a great opportunity to connect with like minded business women in Chicago. RSVP for non chamber members is only $5.
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SATURDAY February 12th 10a-3p
Shop the vendors you love FEB. 12TH & 26TH, MAR. 12TH & 26TH, APR 9TH & 23RD
10 AM - 3 PM
**Masks are required by ALL attendees. Proof of vaccination is now required **
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BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET 2022 OUTDOOR SEASON
Promote your business in front of the 70,000+ attendees to this year's outdoor market May 15- October 30th.
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Friday - Jan 28th at 12pm
Join us for a presentation and overview on all the amazing benefits that come from being a member of the WPB Chamber of Commerce.
We will will show you how to get the most of your membership and how WPBCC supports, connects, and partners with businesses to help you succeed.
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WICKER PARK FEST 2022
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
NOW AVAILABLE!
Named "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer" by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago's top-drawing street parties that includes dozens of live bands, performance art, artists, makers, a Kids' Fest, and a plethora of local food vendors.
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED!
The WPBCC needs your feedback on our business identification decal initiative for 2022. Please take a moment to give us your feedback through this 3 question survey.
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The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection's FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS! .
To register visit
1/28 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Nuts and Bolts of Business Planning and Financial Readiness for Start-ups
Presented by Geri Aglipay, Small Business Majority
Learn the nuts and bolts for starting a sustainable small business that is prepared to weather economic changes. Key tips will be provided on laying the foundation from a business planning and financial readiness lens.
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The City of Chicago announced further changes of COVID-19 regulations for Chicago businesses. Under City of Chicago Public Health Order No. 2021-1, business must post signage indicating that masks are mandated for all customers in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. Signage is available to download by visiting Chicago.gov/Reopening, under the Resources drop-down menu, then Communication Resources.
Effective Monday, January 3, 2022 the Chicago Vaccine Requirements will apply to the following public indoor places:
-Indoor Dining
-Indoor Fitness
-Indoor Recreation
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RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
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Stay up to date via Twitter & SBA.gov
We will continue to share details about additional economic aid being administered by the SBA for small businesses and other eligible organizations as soon as they are determined. Stay up to date by following @SBA_Illinois on Twitter. More specifically, the best source of accurate information on the PPP is http://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which are available through Dec. 31, 2021, and other grants it is www.sba.gov/disaster.
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Friday, February 4, 2022
9am - 4pm
Join City, County, and State leaders as well as other experts to learn more about what it takes to be “ready” to apply for grants and contracts funded by ARPA and other economic recovery funding streams.
This event will take place via Zoom and will be simultaneously streamed on YouTube. Meeting information will be sent via email prior to the event. ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided. Please submit any other accessibility needs in your registration. If you require interpretation into a language other than English, please note that in your registration as well.
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February SSA#33 Committee Schedule
Date: February 1, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Date: February 7, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Date: February 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Did you know Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33 provides financial incentives for the installation of private security cameras facing the public right-of-way? Security cameras are one of the easiest ways to deter vandalism and crime and SSA funding is available to help cover 50% of the cost of purchase and installation up to $1,000. Offer available to all PIN-holding properties in SSA #33 along Ashland, Damen, Division, Milwaukee, North, and Western.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW MURAL?
Chicago artist Frank Quintero recently dropped by to install a brand new SSA #33-funded mural on the south wall of 1440 N. Ashland Ave. The bright green face of his signature character “Pancho” can be seen between the tree line over the neighboring Carnicerias Guanajuato grocery store (presumably hungry for tacos from next door). This is the 2nd new SSA-funded mural in Wicker Park Bucktown in 2021 and we’re still looking for walls to install more. Please reach out us at SSA33@wickerparkbucktown.com if interested.
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SSA #33 LEGACY BUSINESS PROGRAM
Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33’s Legacy Business Recognition Program highlights businesses that have been serving the Wicker Park Bucktown community for 15 years and more! Storefront windows all over the neighborhood proudly display orange window clings identifying each of these legacy businesses and recognizing their service. This week we take a look at The Goddess and Grocer!
Two parts rock n’ roll, one part Chicago, and one sassy Aussie –The Goddess and Grocer is anything but your average neighborhood spot. After traveling the globe for several years touring with and cooking for the likes of Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, and The Rolling Stones, owner Debbie Sharpe fell in love with Chicago during a Paul McCartney tour stop and promptly jumped off the crew bus and stayed.
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We need YOU to serve the community!
ATTENTION: property owners, business owners, employees, and residents of Wicker Park Bucktown.
We are seeking ambitious, creative, organized, and opinionated community leaders to join the Commission of Special Service Area #33 – the improvement district of the Wicker Park Bucktown business corridors. SSA #33 plays a pivotal role in streetscaping, landscaping, sidewalk snow removal, marketing, public art, aesthetics, safety, and more.
If you own or rent a PIN-holding property in SSA #33 along the business corridors of Ashland, Damen, Division, Milwaukee, North, or Western and like the idea of spending local tax dollars on improvements and services that benefit the entire community, come joins us. Multiple slots on the Commission are open in 2021. If you think you have the passion and ideas to keep Wicker Park Bucktown thriving, it's time for us to hear from you.
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A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 30 businesses in Chicago.
Grants are a great way to receive growth capital for your small business. With a simple application, you can receive cash and full tuition scholarship to one of our stellar accelerators. Hear first hand from grant recipients and partners.
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RECYCLE YOUR TREE IN WPB!
Chicago's Tree Recycling Program runs from January 8th through the 22nd at 26 parks across the City. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal business hours. Drop off site at Walsh Park right here in WPB.
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2nd WARD WALL CALENDARS AVAILABLE
On behalf of Alderman Brian Hopkins and the entire 2nd Ward Team, we would like to wish all residents and business community members a healthy and prosperous 2022! Our office is happy to offer complimentary 2022 wall calendars to any resident and business in the Wicker Park / Bucktown community!
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What: DCFS Virtual Employment Workshop
Where: This is a virtual event using WebEx platform
When: Thursday, January 20th 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Password: Kids012022
DCFS will be providing information about the positions that they are seeking to fill and how to apply for employment and complete applications.
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SIGN THE WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN TEAM REINSTATEMENT PETITION
The overworked and resource stretched 14th District has worked closely with the community looking for our own solutions. We are all in agreement that the cornerstone of restoration in the community is Reinstating the Wicker Park CPD Team and need support from our Commanders, Alderman and City Leaders to Restore order and curb the massive spike in crime and violence.
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DCASE Cultural Grants Programs
The mission of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is to enrich Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. To support this overarching mission, the Cultural Grants Program’s goal is to play an active role in the development of Chicago’s arts and culture community by funding artists and arts organizations that have the potential to meaningfully contribute to the City’s cultural vitality.
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Gravelin' Fireside Chat - BFF Bikes
Saturday, Jan 29th
Join BFF Bikes owner Gillian, the Gravel Dude and the Mayor of Gravel for a great virtual evening of all things gravel! This will be the first of a series hosting a race director from one of the many gravel events in the country.
There is no agenda per se but we will talk about what events we have coming up and help answer each others questions on specific races. A great opportunity to find out about other races or ask questions about a race you are considering.
Not only is it free but we will also have prizes!! Thats right, show up for the zoom and you will have the chance to win a gravel dude robe (to be featured at the event) and BFF Swag!
Grab your marshmallows and a cold brew … cozy up to your monitor and be prepared to win prizes, learn and have fun!
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The Garden As Inspiration Winter Art Class Series begins on February 7; The Spring Classes begin on April 4.
You can register Now! Hope to see you at the
DATES: Mondays – Feb. 7 – March 14 (NOTE EXCEPTION – Held Tues. Feb. 15 rather than Valentine’s Day – Monday Feb 14)
TIME: 6pm – 7:30pm
COVID-19 COMPLIANT – Masks & Social Distancing Required in the Classroom
DATES: Mondays, April 4 - May 9, 2022
TIME: 6pm – 7:30pm
COVID-19 COMPLIANT – Masks & Social Distancing Required in the Classroom
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Monday Movie Nights at Whiskey Business
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Wednesday Night Trivia at Tricycle! |
Comedy Sports at The Den Theatre
ComedySportz isn't comedy about sports, it's comedy played as a sport.
Two teams of comedians go head to head in comedic rounds of battle with scenes, songs and games for your applause. At the end of each round, you'll vote which team you want to give points to, and the team with the most points at the end of the match wins! It's fast-paced, audience-interactive comedy for everyone!
Fridays & Satrudays
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VOLUNTEER - northwestern settlement
We are always looking for new volunteers! There are many ways to give your time to support Northwestern Settlement, both in person and at home. Due to Covid-19, we are asking that all food pantry volunteers be between the ages of 18-55 and able to lift 30lbs. To get more information about volunteering or be added to our system of volunteers, please email your interest to info@nush.org.
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VOLUNTEER - THE NIGHT MINISTRY
Please note that some volunteer opportunities are temporarily suspended during the community response to COVID-19.
Individual direct service volunteers should be at least 21 years of age and willing to commit to volunteering at least twice a month.
The Night Ministry provides a day-long orientation and training to learn about our non-judgmental and affirmative services, an overview of our clients, and relationship-building skills.
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Looking to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
AMITA Health is pleased to offer our community members, 16 and older, the opportunity to schedule a free vaccine at one of our facilities.
Visit AMITAhealth.org/covidshot to begin the registration process.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS ON THE WEB PAGE:
1. Type in your zip code
2. Choose which vaccine you want to receive
3. Sort by closest location or soonest available
4. Find your time slot and then click on it
You will receive a confirmation number on the check-out screen and via email.
If you do not receive a confirmation number, your appointment has not been scheduled.
With each person that gets vaccinated we are one step closer to normal. Please schedule today.
*Under 18 must select Pfizer when scheduling.
Need a primary care physician? Call
855.MyAMITA to schedule an appointment at any of our convenient locations:
1431 N. Western Avenue
1658 N. Milwaukee Avenue
2222 W. Division Street
2923 N. California Avenue
3224 W. Armitage Avenue
3758 W. Chicago Avenue
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The Hyatt Place Wicker Park is a proud
Platinum Level Sponsor
of the
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
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Proud presenting sponsor of
Wicker Park Fest!
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Need more neighborhood guides?
The chamber is offering FREE restock deliveries . If you need guides dropped off to your business please email: info@wickerparkbucktown.com
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Little Broken Things is Hiring!
-ᴄᴏᴍᴍɪꜱꜱɪᴏɴᴇᴅ ʙᴀsᴇᴅ ꜱᴀʟᴏɴ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴛᴏ ɢʀᴏᴡ
-ꜰʟᴇxɪʙʟᴇ ꜱᴄʜᴇᴅᴜʟᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴏᴜʀꜱ
-ʀᴇᴅᴋᴇɴ, ᴘᴜʟᴘ ʀɪᴏᴛ & ᴘʀᴀᴠᴀɴᴀ ᴄᴏʟᴏʀ ʟɪɴᴇꜱ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʀᴇᴅᴋᴇɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴠᴇʀʙ ʀᴇᴛᴀɪʟ ᴘʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛꜱ
-ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ꜰᴏʀ ᴡᴀʟᴋ-ɪɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʙᴜɪʟᴅ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʙᴏᴏᴋꜱ
-ᴀ ᴡᴏɴᴅᴇʀꜰᴜʟ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴜʙ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʀᴛꜱ
-ʟᴀɪᴅ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ᴀᴄᴄᴇᴘᴛɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜʀᴀɢɪɴɢ ᴇɴᴠɪʀᴏɴᴍᴇɴᴛ
-ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʀᴛ ᴛᴏ ɪᴍᴍᴇʀꜱᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱᴇʟꜰ ɪɴ!
𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝/𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐆 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨.
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DR BIRD'S IS NOW HIRING FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS
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Wicker Park Bucktown
Chamber of Commerce
and WPB SSA #33
1414 North Ashland, 1S
Chicago, Illinois 60622
P (773) 384 2672
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