Business Partners

The mission of the Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown, is to provide comprehensive support services and access to technical assistance programs to businesses and economic investors located in and serving Uptown. The assistance furnished by the Business Partners will insure that Uptown businesses have the opportunity and tools to thrive, and that the needs for goods and services in the community are met.

Low Cost Microchip & Rabies Clinic

On August 15, 2006, the Uptown branch of North Community Bank at 4701 North Clark will be hosting a Low Cost Microchip & Rabies Clinic for residents of Cook County fom 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pet owners will be able to have their pets microchipped or rabies vaccinated at the clinic (right at the branch) for a small fee. Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley for the Cook County Animal & Rabies Control will be on location at North Community Bank to administer the service.

NO appointment necessary, cash & check accepted. Only Cook County Residents with valid State I.D. or Driver's License

Fees:
$7.00 for the one year rabies vaccination with Cook County rabies tag
$21.00 for the three year rabies vaccination with Cook County rabies tag
$10.00 for the microchip

Contact Cook County Animal & Rabies Control at 708-974-6140 or North Community Bank at 773-564-3480 with any questions about the clinic.

2006 Chicago Small Business Plan Competition

Held in conjunction with the City Treasurer's 2006 Small Business Expo on Friday August 11th, the Business Plan Competition will give entrepreneurs and start-ups the opportunity to submit written business plans and win money and prizes that consist of resources critical to a new business.

This year winners in two categories of start up, and existing small business hoping to reach their next level will vie for the 1st Place $7500 and 2nd place $2500 prizes.

Applicants for the Small Business Competition are encouraged to join this competition by submitting their business plans to the City Treasurer's Office by July 7, 2006, 4:30 p.m. (CDT), via U.S. mail, fax, or email. A panel of distinguished professionals from the financial, legal, marketing, and academic sectors will select 10 semifinalists, and then the winners will be announced at this years Small Business Expo. Additional information regarding the Business Plan Competition and the Small Business Expo can be obtained on the City Treasurer's website at http://www.chicagocitytreasurer.org, calling 311 or by contacting the City Treasurer's office at 312-744-EXPO.