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WPB RESTAURANT WEEK -Dine In, Take out, or Order in! June 7- 23
WPBCC is excited to bring back an incredible WPB Restaurant Week to satisfy the appetite of hundreds of food lovers! WPB Restaurant Week specials and promos will go live on our website beginning Monday, June 7th.
SPONSOR WPB RESTAURANT WEEK TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS!
Help support this important event through sponsorship. Sponsorship begins at $500. For more information CLICK HERE
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WOMEN'S JUNE NETWORKING ON THE PATIO AT THE PERCH!
Date: Wednesday, June 23rd
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: The Perch - 1932 W Division
Calling all BUSINESS WOMEN IN CHICAGO! Summer is officially starting the week of June 23rd, and we would to kick off the first week of summer 2021
with our first ever Women's Networking Event on a Patio!
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BE A PART OF WICKER PARK FEST 2021! JULY 23RD - 25TH
VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
DEADLINE APPROACHING
APPLY NOW!
Vending at Wicker Park Fest offers your business face-to-face exposure with a dynamic crowd of fest-goers in a friendly and exciting environment. The consumer not only sees your products, but can touch them, use them, and best of all, purchase them. Vending at this renowned music festival offers direct interaction with young, hip urban professionals, families, and Chicagoland visitors in an historic neighborhood with a rich retail, arts, and entertainment scene. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW.
**Chamber Members receive special pricing**
Join the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce HERE.
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SPONSOR WICKER PARK FEST IN 2021!
View our Sponsorship Opportunity Packet HERE and then contact Pamela Maass at the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce with interest, questions & to set up your sponsorship at 773-384-2672.
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Visit the 21st Outdoor Season of the Wicker Park Farmers Market
Our first meditation with Kapampa Meditation Center begins this Sunday at 8:14 AM. Free yoga class is from 9:00 - 9:45 AM with Verdant Wellness and 9:00 AM Children's Storytime with Cruelty Free You & Me, who is also hosting their weekly plant-based food drive. Compost drop-offs are now available with Healthy Soil Compost at our Chamber booth for a $3 fee. SNAP benefits are now accepted at our market with the $25 match, thanks to Experimental Station. Our Presenting Sponsor, The Nicholson School will be joining us at our Community Table at our Chamber booth.
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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
The City of Chicago announced the further easing of COVID-19 regulations for Chicago businesses.
Thursday, 6/10 Webinar at 1:00 PM
Chicago’s New Online Portal for Shared Housing Registration
Presented by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
On June 1, 2021, Chicago launched a new online portal for Shared Housing Registration Applications. Join this webinar for an overview of the new portal and how to register as a Shared Housing Host.
Friday, 6/11 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Thinking About Launching A Storefront Business?
Presented by 37 Oaks Consulting
A storefront is a great way to grow sales, connect with customers and create winning brand experiences. But, if you are not prepared, then it can have negative impacts on your business. Join a panel of industry experts and small business owners that will share considerations, best practices, trends, top mistakes, advice and more.
Wednesday, 6/16 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Nuts and Bolts of Business Planning and Financial Readiness for Start-ups
Presented by Geri Aglipay, Small Business Majority
Learn nuts and bolts for starting a sustainable small business that is also better prepared to weather economic changes. Learn business planning from a financial readiness lens.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Please Email WPBCC at
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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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Paycheck Protection Program Open To All PPP Lenders
The SBA opened the Paycheck Protection Program to all participating lenders. Last week, the program was open to community financial institutions and small lenders. Eligible small businesses can apply for a First or Second Draw PPP loan.
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]www.sba.gov/disaster.
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WPB ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Our Annual Report for 2020 has been published! Read up all of the ways SSA #33 funded improvements in Wicker Park Bucktown in the past year – with approximately $1 million invested in supplemental services and programs to keep our business districts clean, attractive, and vibrant. You can also learn more about our continuing services and ongoing programs on our website! https://bit.ly/2020wpbannualreport
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RFPs & RFQs
Now accepting proposals for the Arts Area at the 2021 edition of Wicker Park Fest.
Calling all artists!
We’re looking for highly compelling, professional quality visual and/or interactive installations or engaging works of art that are free-standing and can be exhibited for the duration of the festival’s open hours.
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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 it's Bucktown Fitness Club in the spotlight!
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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.
If you're interested in learning more about SSA #33 or applying to become a Commissioner (volunteer position) please visit here.
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UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
All SSA #33 meetings are open to the public
6/10 THU @ 9am – Transportation Committee
6/14 MON @ 9am - Clean and Green Committee
6/16 WED @ 8pm – SSA Commission
Please find a schedule of all meetings, locations, and times here.
Please email alice@wickerparkbucktown.com for log in information.
OTHER NEWS
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SHOT FOR SHOT!
Hosted by BIg Mini Putt Club and Aayu Clinics
We're hosting a vaccine clinic at our space on Tuesday, June 15 from 9:30am-1:30pm with Aayu Clinics
Big Mini Putt Club will stick to the golf and Malort shots, and our friends at Aayu Clinics will handle the ones that actually protect you against COVID!
Everyone who gets vaccinated at the event will get:
1.) a free pass for a round of mini golf (redeemable at a future date) and,
2.) a shot at our INFAMOUS 10th hole where you can win prizes like a free drink or free merchandise 🍻
...but walk-ins also welcome!
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WHISKEY BUSINESS
presents
PRIDE PICS!
Every Monday for the month of June at 8pm.
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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
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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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HOPE FOR THE DAY'S SIGNATURE MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Hope For The Day's education programming is inspired from lived-experience best practices, and endorsed by HFTD's clinical advisory board. The goal of our work is to provide tools for early recognition and intervention to disrupt the highest risk factors for mental health crisis and suicide. We engage all audiences from adolescent to seniors, and we can engage any community space including, academic, professional, or general populations.
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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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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH FROM THE
WICKER PARK BUCKTOWN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!
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2021 WPB NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
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DONATE PLASMA AND EARN UP TO $1000
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NEW - MEMBER RESOURCES PAGE!
Members log in today and check out our NEW Member Resources page! See the latest tourism data complied weekly from Choose Chicago, small business grants and much more! LOG IN TODAY! Don't know your log in credentials? Email Gabriela at Gabriela@wickerparkbucktown.com
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To all our PRESENTING SPONSORS of the WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET! |
Join the Whiskey Business Team!
Whiskey Business is now accepting resumes for Hosts, Security, Managers, Kitchen and are always accepting resumes for FOH (servers barbacks and bartenders). Email your resume to Mike@whiskeybusinesswickerpark.com
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To apply at EMPORIUM go to:
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High Road Kitchens Chicago will provide neighborhood restaurants with direct cash grants of $5K to $35K per restaurant. Participating restaurants must serve at least 500 free community meals, scale-up to One Fair Wage (full minimum wage with tips on top) within five years, and complete High Road's race and gender equity training program within 90 days of qualifying for the grant.
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CHICAGO VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES
Under the CARES Act, homeowners with a federally-backed mortgage (around 70% of loans) can pause payments for up to one year, with no additional interest, late fees, or harm to their credit. The forbearance also freezes and foreclosure activity. Consumers do not need a lawyer to request the forbearance.
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HELP (Housing and Economic Loss Prevention) is a statewide initiative to provide no-cost legal guidance and representation to Illinoisans experiencing common legal problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois residents can access free legal assistance 24/7 at www.covidhelpillinois.org.
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ONLINE PPE EXCHANGE
Reopen Business, Safely.
The City of Chicago's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, powered by Rheaply, provides small businesses, community-based organizations, and not-for-profits a streamlined way to secure affordable supplies from verified sources.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Throughout the pandemic, the need for mental health services, domestic violence services and substance abuse services has skyrocketed.
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Knead Great Pizza is hiring!
Knead Great Pizza is in Knead of the following:
Line Cooks
Sous Cheff
Hostess
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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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Wicker Park Bucktown
Chamber of Commerce
and WPB SSA #33
1414 North Ashland
1S
Chicago, Illinois 60622
P (773) 384 2672
F (773) 384 7525
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