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STATE OF THE WARDS - TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd,
9- 10:30am
Wicker Park Bucktown businesses are invited to attend our annual State of the Wards (vitual) event to hear directly from our three area aldermen, Alderman Daniel La Spata (1st Ward), Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), and Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward). Join us for presentations from the aldermen, the WPB Chamber, and WPB SSA #33.
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WPB RESTAURANT WEEK -Dine In, Pick Up, or Delivery June 7- 23 - REGISTER YOUR RESTAURANT NOW!
WPBCC is excited to bring back an incredible WPB Restaurant Week to satisfy the appetite of hundreds of food lovers! WPB Restaurant Week participants will receive 3 weeks of promotion to encourage new food lovers to enjoy your best dishes and drinks!
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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WICKER PARK FEST 2021 JULY 23rd - 25th
VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
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
Come shop the Wicker Park Farmers Market to prepare for your Memorial Day BBQ's this Sunday from 8-2PM! Masks and social distancing are still required while shopping with us.
We have our weekly FREE yoga class 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, Chiro One 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.
As part of the established roadmap for a cautious and careful reopening, regulations will remain in place for the time being.
Thursday, 5/27 Webinar at 1:00 PM
Journey of Survival: Asian American & Pacific Islander Business Community COVID Struggles and Recovery
Presented by Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we will discuss how COVID affected AAPI businesses early on before the pandemic struck the rest of the City, how they struggled and most importantly how they are recovering. Join us to hear from Chicago AAPI business owners and advocates sharing their respective experiences and insights on how AAPI entrepreneurs navigated COVID challenges, leveraged City and other resources, and overcame barriers to survive the pandemic.
Friday, 5/28 Webinar at 9:30 AM
(workshop will be conducted in Spanish)
Cómo Encontrar y Retener Clientes Utilizando Datos Digitales
Presentado por El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del estado de Illinois, (SBDC) de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois.
Aprenda a reducir costos, aumentar la eficiencia, y tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia a través del análisis de datos. Comprender la información digital es vital para los empresarios de hoy en día sin importar el tamaño de su empresa. El análisis de información digital le ayudará a competir en un mercado más amplio y satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes de manera precisa.
Wednesday, 6/2 Webinar 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.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Please Email WPBCC at
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The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.
Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.
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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.
PPP Open for First Draw PPP Loan Applications
Community financial institutions (Community Financial Development Institutions, Minority Depository Institutions, Community Development Corporations or Microlenders) can submit First Draw PPP loan applications to the SBA and on Wednesday, they will be able to submit Second Draw PPP loan applications. Just a few days following, the PPP will re-open to all participating PPP lenders for First and Second Draw PPP loans.
Updated PPP Loan Applications and Process Details
Updated applications have been released for First Draw and Second Draw PPP loans. PPP applications must go through participating PPP lenders, who then route them to the SBA for approval. Per this guidance, the SBA continues to call upon our lending partners to assist eligible borrowers in underserved and disadvantaged communities and address potential barriers to access to capital.
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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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 Estelle's Cafe n Lounge that gets the spotlight!
To learn more about Estelle's Cafe n Lounge click here.
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Spring 2021 Streetscape Survey – Wicker Park Bucktown - Closes June 8th
Attention businesses, property owners and residents: WPB SSA #33 would like your feedback as we budget and plan for future streetscape improvements along North Ave. and Damen Ave. in Wicker Park Bucktown. Improvements may include bicycle parking, seating, public art, landscaping, and more. We’re also looking for community input on additional installations for the corner of Milwaukee & Damen.
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WPB SSA #33 IS LOOKING FOR COMMISSIONERS
Do you sometimes wish you were the Boss of Bucktown? Or the Mayor of Wicker Park? Well, we can't promise to make you either of those things. But we are recruiting cool, opinionated community leaders to join the WPB SSA #33 Commission.
SSA #33 is a tax-levy funded service district that 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 you're eligible to become a city-appointed Special Service Area (SSA) Commissioner.
Come join our mission to sustain and promote the prosperity and unique character of the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood and commercial district. 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
6/7 MON @ 9am – Clean & Green Committee
6/10 THU @ 9am – Transportation 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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May 28th - June 2nd
THE TEACHINGS AT THE FESTIVAL
ANSWERS TO THE PRAYERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
There are two things that our world badly needs right now:
- Powerful blessings that will lift our minds and give us a renewed sense of purpose
- An authentic spiritual path that leads us out of misery and pain to a lasting state of happiness - a path that is easy to understand and follow in this modern world.
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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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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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2021 WPB NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
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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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JOIN THE WPB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!
Bounce back in 2021 and let the WPB Chamber of Commerce help you gain traction and momentum. Did you let you membership lapse in 2020? No problem! Come back to the chamber today and take advantage of member benefits to help support, partner, and connect in the WPB business Community.
Enjoy benefits like:
- Monthly webinars
- Events inclusion in our newsletter
- Discounted advertising opportunities
- Member directory listing on website and annual printed neighborhood guide
- Social media posts
- Sponsorship opportunities
And so much more!
Already a member? You can upgrade your membership to a Sponsorship Level Membership which includes your business right on our homepage for a year and sponsorship benefits! UPGRADE TODAY AND RECEIVE ONE MONTH OF FREE ADVERTISING! For more information on membership and getting your business seen in 2021 email Gabriela Perez at
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WEST TOWN DIVISION ST
SUMMER STROLL
JUNE 5th & 6th
Are you a business on Division St. that would like to participate in the Division St. Sidewalk Sale?
Interested in participating?
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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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