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SUMMARY:2023 Best Business Awards Ceremony!
DESCRIPTION:The Albany Park Chamber of Commerce and North River Commission are calling for all nominees and chamber members to RSVP for our BEST BUSINESS CELEBRATION on Wednesday\, December 13th from 5pm to 7pm! Link to RSVP HERE \nJoin our team at Surge Billiards for the opportunity to connect with us directly\, network with other community small businesses\, and take advantage of happy hour food and drinks! Questions? Contact vanessa@northrivercommission.org.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/2023-best-business-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards\, 3241 W Montrose Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T210000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Rosita's Tacos & Cocina
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating a delicious addition to our community! Come one\, come all\, as we officially cut the ribbon for Rosita’s Tacos & Cocina! Experience the flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine and be a part of this special moment in our community. \nBring your appetite\, your friends\, and your excitement as we kick off this new culinary adventure. Let’s savor the moment and the mouthwatering dishes together. \nSee you there!
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/ribbon-cutting-for-rositas-tacos-cocina/
LOCATION:Rosita’s Tacos & Cocina\, 3336 W. Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60625
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211127T170000
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SUMMARY:Albany Park Holiday Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:THREE pop-ups are coming to Albany Park starting on Small Business Saturday at 11 AM! Join us as we welcome them to Albany Park with a RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY. This holiday season\, local entrepreneurs\, artists\, and start-up businesses will be selling handmade crafts\, vintage clothing\, fine art\, jewelry\, skincare\, soaps\, lotions\, candles\, home decor\, artisan miniatures\, furniture\, and more! Local vendors include: \n4730 N. Kimball Ave – Urban Market \n\nAnchor Baby Vintage\nLas Crafty Aunties\nPiel Bella by Jazz\nChristine Bliss Shop\nAmanda Saucedo\nLydia Saravia\nAtomic Lunch Box\nAvy Blue Candles\nBeyoutiful Crafts\n\n4747 N Sawyer – Fine Arts & Goods \n\nWired Jewelry\nZsófia Ötvös Fine Art\nThirsty Donkey Skin Co.\nAri’s Wicks\n\n4637 N Kedzie Ave – Pop Art + Modern Design \n\nitty bitty mini (m)art\nChicago Sign Systems\nMidcentury Modern Furniture
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/albany-park-holiday-pop-ups/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday/Winter Wonderland Bingo Launch
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here! Most businesses will have specials for Black Friday\, November 26th\, and Small Business Saturday\, November 27th. This holiday season\, spend your dollars locally by using this year’s Winter Wonderland Bingo card as a shopping and dining guide from November 26 through February 27. Go explore local shops and businesses\, win local swag\, and get entered to win raffle prizes! Now more than ever\, our small businesses are counting on YOUR support to help them survive and thrive. \nCheck out our Shop Small Newsletter for special deals: https://mailchi.mp/northrivercommission/thanksgivingholiday2021 \n  \nHow Winter Wonderland Bingo works:  \n\nPlayers pick up a Winter Wonderland Bingo card from select participating retail businesses or you can print your own at bit.ly/winterwonderlandbingo\nParticipating businesses validate the Player’s card after a purchase is made.\nThe player turns in a completed valid Bingo card\nPlayers will receive local swag and be entered to win raffle prizes twice a month!
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/small-business-saturday-winter-wonderland-bingo-launch/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201128T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201128T170000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T151157Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday - Winter Bingo Card Pick Up & Shop!
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, shopping locally has never been more important. On #SmallBusinessSaturday\, stop by A. Favorite Design to pick up your hard copy of our new #WinterWonderlandBingo card. This year\, our bingo card will serve as a shopping guide for the holidays and give you reasons to explore local offerings from 24 small businesses in our community with suggested experiences. Those who get a “bingo” can enter to win local swag so save your receipts now until Feb 28.\n\nLearn more or download/print your copy at bit.ly/winterbingo2020.\n\nOn Saturday\, be sure to shop for holiday cards\, gift wrap\, stationary\, journals\, and special finds for your loved ones at our bingo “hub” site\, A Favorite Design. Every card is designed and created via letterpress here in our community! You can also shop online at https://afavoritedesign.com/.\n\nSmall Business Saturday Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/378499753264275
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/sbs2020/
LOCATION:4432 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60625\, 4432 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20201002T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T221223Z
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SUMMARY:Flavors of Albany Park Restaurant Crawl 2020
DESCRIPTION:Flavors of Albany Park returns for a special virtual edition in October! This year\, Flavors looks a little different… \nChicagoland diners\, local residents\, and visitors alike are invited to experience our vibrant\, international community by tasting culinary delights at businesses of their choice. This year\, attendees are encouraged to visit or order from any of the restaurants and businesses in our community over the course of three weeks in October\, commencing on October 8 through October 31. Learn more at bit.ly/flavors2020 for a list of participating businesses to explore.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/flavors-of-albany-park-restaurant-crawl-2020/
LOCATION:Restaurant(s) of your choice!
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200127T200000
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SUMMARY:Northwest Side Business Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your business goals\, join us for our quarterly member mixer to build business connections\, learn about business resources\, professional development opportunities to build\, launch and grow your business. RSVP on Eventbrite here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing guest speaker Tracy Baim\, publisher at the Chicago Reader \nThis networking series is a joint collaboration spearheaded by Pulaski Elston Business Association\, North River Commission\, Six Corners Association\, Polish American Chamber of Commerce\, Wintrust Mayfair Branch and 2112 and is supported by the Reader. \nProgram: \n\n6 – 6:30 PM Welcome Remarks\n6:30 – 6:45 PM Chamber Intros\n6:45 – 7 PM 1 min elevator pitch intros\n7 – 7:30 PM Tips and Tricks: Working with Community Media presented by Tracy Baim\, publisher Chicago Reader\n7:30 PM – 8 PM Networking reception to follow\n\n// \nAbout Tracy Baim: \nTracy Baim is the publisher of the Chicago Reader newspaper and past publisher and managing editor of Chicago’s oldest and only LGBTQ newspaper\, Windy City Times—which she cofounded in 1985. She is majority owner and board president. WCT also produces OUT! LGBTQ Travel Guide and online content thru www.windycitymediagroup.com\, youtube and social media. \nBaim received the 2013 Chicago Headline Club Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2014\, she was inducted into the National LGBT Journalists Association Hall of Fame. In 2018 she was inducted alongside her late mother Joy Darrow into the Association of Women Journalists-Chicago inaugural women’s journalism hall of fame. She has won numerous gay community and journalism honors\, including the Community Media Workshop’s Studs Terkel Award in 2005 and several Peter Lisagor journalism awards. \n2112 events are supported by Sling Studio\, Shure\, and AYRE Productions \nEvent attendees grant 2112 Inc. and its designees permission to utilize their image or likeness in connection with any live stream or recorded transmission or reproduction of the event\, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION THEREOF\, IN ALL MEDIA\, WORLDWIDE AND IN PERPETUITY. \n  \nRSVP below or here.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/nwside-networking-jan2020/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T200000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20191025T164614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T163627Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce\, chamber members\, and public for a celebration of our local\, small business community on Thursday\, November 14th from 5pm – 8pm at Sway Dance Chicago\, 3317 W. Irving Park Road! Gather in good company with familiar faces and network with new acquaintances over food\, drink\, dance\, awards\, and chatter. \nLike last year\, we will be announcing the winners of the community polled and selected “Best of” Business awards across 15 categories. Awards will be announced at 6:30pm. \nAdult beverages and local bites will be provided by the Chamber. \n \nOur host Sway Dance Chicago will be offering optional brief dance lessons throughout the night in their newly expanded space. Learn about their business\, dance lessons\, and offerings. \n\nRenew your chamber membership for 2020 here.\nClick here for sponsorship opportunities for this year’s Chamber Holiday Party The deadline is Oct. 31st. Email alexa@northrivercommission.org.\n\n  \nThis event is open to all Chamber members\, business owners\, their staff\, and public supporters who #ShopSmall. RSVPs are appreciated via email to alexa@northrivercommission.org.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/2019-chamber-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Sway Dance Chicago\, 3317 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191022T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191022T110000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
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SUMMARY:Social Media/Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: Contact Dalia Aragon at dalia@northrivercommission.org or 312-860-8543. \nCome learn how tips and tricks to better use social media to market and grow your business by reaching a larger audience.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/social-media-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:2nd Story\, 3001 W. Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20190311T184439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T184440Z
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SUMMARY:MOSAIC: Albany Park Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/mosaic-albany-park-arts-festival/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190917T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190917T110000
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SUMMARY:Business Safety and Insurance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: Contact Dalia Aragon at dalia@northrivercommission.org or 312-860-8543. \nJoin us at this informational workshop on business safety as we have 17th Police District Business Liaison Vito Ricciardi give us tips on how to keep your business safe but also learn about different coverage options for your business and the right questions to ask your insurance professional in order to protect both yourself and your business.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/business-safety-and-insurance-workshop/
LOCATION:Margarita Duque Agency- Farmers Insurance\, 3705 W. Montrose Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190906T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190906T133000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20190802T192720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T192801Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Lunch & Networking
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: Contact Dalia Aragon at dalia@northrivercommission.org or 312-860-8543. \nNetwork with fellow Chamber Members over a delicious homemade Mexican Cuisine courtesy of Wintrust Bank- Mayfair Branch.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/chamber-lunch-networking/
LOCATION:Salsas Grill\, 3808 W. Lawrence Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190823T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190823T150000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20190802T165139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T204136Z
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SUMMARY:Letterpress & Networking
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: Contact Dalia Aragon at dalia@northrivercommission.org or 312-860-8543. \nJoin us for a print demonstration\, where each guest can pull a one-of-a-kind print on an antique press all while networking with fellow business peers.
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/letterpress-networking/
LOCATION:a.favorite design\, 4432 N. Kedzie Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190813T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190813T110000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
CREATED:20190802T152740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T164908Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Your Doors Open: Business Plan to Success Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: Contact Dalia Aragon at dalia@northrivercommission.org or 312-860-8543. \nJoin us to learn about the importance of having a business plan\, credit\, and access to capital as we partner with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment to bring you the necessary tools to help your business thrive. Start Up\, New\, and Established businesses are all welcome! Breakfast courtesy of the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. \nDetalles en espanol aqui \nDetails in English here
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/chamber_workshop_8132019/
LOCATION:Taqueria San Juanito\, 4714 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T190000
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CREATED:20190202T225943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T210703Z
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SUMMARY:SSA Commissioners Meeting Mar-19
DESCRIPTION:The Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60)\, located in the most diverse neighborhood in Chicago\, supports a vibrant\, safe\, clean\, beautiful\, and welcoming commercial district filled with restaurants\, attractive retail and service\, and entertainment and cultural options that meet the needs of local residents and attract visitors. SSA programs support both businesses and residents. \nThe SSA Commissioners\, the volunteer leaders who guide the work of the SSA\, meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30pm. \nCurrent programs and services within the business district: \n\n$100\,000 invested in matched facade improvement rebates of 50% up to $7\,500\nDaily sidewalk litter pick-up\nTree inventory\, maintenance\, and planting\nDistrict marketing and events\nBusiness attraction and vacancy inventory\nSnow removal at over 1″ of snow accumulation\nBeautification and landscaping
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/ssa-commissioners-meeting-mar-19/
LOCATION:Tano’s Pizzeria\, 3038 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190213T190000
DTSTAMP:20240506T102203
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T222141Z
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SUMMARY:SSA Commissioners Meeting February
DESCRIPTION:The Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60)\, located in the most diverse neighborhood in Chicago\, supports a vibrant\, safe\, clean\, beautiful\, and welcoming commercial district filled with restaurants\, attractive retail and service\, and entertainment and cultural options that meet the needs of local residents and attract visitors. SSA programs support both businesses and residents. \nThe SSA Commissioners\, the volunteer leaders who guide the work of the SSA\, meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30pm. \nCurrent programs and services within the business district: \n\n$100\,000 invested in matched facade improvement rebates of 50% up to $7\,500\nDaily sidewalk litter pick-up\nTree inventory\, maintenance\, and planting\nDistrict marketing and events\nBusiness attraction and vacancy inventory\nSnow removal at over 1″ of snow accumulation\nBeautification and landscaping
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/ssa-commissioners-meeting-february/
LOCATION:North River Commission\, 3403 W Lawrence Ave Ste 201\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T100000
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SUMMARY:SBAC Mayoral Forum
DESCRIPTION:SBAC Chicago Small Business Mayoral Candidate Forum\nThe Small Business Advocacy Council along with a robust coalition of Chambers of Commerce and business associations are hosting the Chicago Small Business Mayoral Candidate Forum to hear from the candidates for Mayor on how they intend to empower small businesses across the city of Chicago. The forum will be an exclusive opportunity for business owners to hear from the candidates on issues that impact their businesses on a daily basis. The forum will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and candidates will be given a few minutes for introductions follow by questions asked by the moderator. This is a forum and not a debate\, where candidates will be asked to refrain from engaging with one another on stage. Following the event\, we will have a candidate meet and greet located in the Carbon Arc Bar located in the theater. Attendees are invite to stay around to talk to the candidates and campaigns during that time. \nOn the registration page\, attendees are invited to submit a question to be asked of the candidates. We ask that your questions relate to small business issues. Due to the high volume of expect questions we will not be able to ask all questions submitted. \nPlease note\, the SBAC is a nonpartisan organization. We do not endorse any candidates for political office and the forum we provide is intended to be an education opportunity for the residents of Chicago. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/404385400301488/
URL:https://northrivercommission.org/event/sbac-mayoral-forum/
LOCATION:Davis Theater\, 4614 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce
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