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.

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AIDS Benefit Gala


You are cordially invited to the 2nd Annual Red Ribbon Autumn Harvest AIDS Benefit Gala -- A season of Thanksgiving to benefit New Vision of Hope Foundation

Date: November 18, 2006
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Location: The Mansion on Malden
Judge Clark's House, 4602 North Malden, Chicago Tickets: $75.00 - Black Tie (optional) Refreshments, Live Entertainment, Drawings, Silent Auction For more information, call (773) 907-3480 or click here to view a pdf flyer.



Business Assistance from Hull House


The Hull House Small Business Development Center will present several FREE workshops during November.
  • Business Basics, Nov. 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Small Business Loan Options, Nov. 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • How to Start or Expand a Day Care Business, Nov 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For more information call Curt Roeschley, (773) 561-3500, ext. 215, or visit www.hullhouse.org/sbdu.asp.



Property Tax Seminar and Appeal Information


Join Alderman Helen Shiller and the Cook County Board of Review for a Property Tax Relief Seminar. All aspects of the property tax appeals process as well as a description of what has been done to lower the assessments on residential, commercial and industrial properties will be discussed. For more information download a pdf flyer.

Two dates available:
6:30pm, Wednesday, November, 8, 2006 at Temple Shalom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr.
7:00pm, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson, RM 1907



Marigold now open!


The newly opened Marigold Restaurant is a modern Indian restaurant which highlights the best food from all over the country of India. Stop by for dinner at 4832 N. Broadway any night but Monday. Call 773-293-GOLD (4653) or visit their website for more information, www.marigoldrestaurant.com



Summer 2006 Chambergram Newsletter


The Summer 2006 Chambergram is now available online. This issue highlights several new restaurants, our upcoming Annual Dinner event and contains forms for joining the Chamber and placing ads in the upcoming business and community guide. Hard copy issues have been mailed to all chamber members and associates and can be located at a number of member locations.



Porch Safety


Homeowners, landlords, and tenants are invited to this presentation by the Chicago Department of Buildings. 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Chicago Public Library, Uptown Branch, 929 W. Buena

Topics include: Porch Safety and Repair; The Chicago Heat Ordinance; Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Awareness; Voluntary Compliance

For more information contact Alderman Shiller's Office at 773-878-4646 or call 311 or the City of Chicago's Building Department at 312-744-3430. To view a pdf flyer click here.



Scrap Mettle SOUL presents Borderline


Scrap Mettle SOUL presents a collection of stories and songs about the immigrant experience--its risks and rewards. Why do we cross borders? What stands in our way? Currently, there is a din of fear in this country about people who cross borders. "Borderline" is an attempt to speak over that noise. Directed by Stefan Brun and adapted by Jacob Juntunen. Original music by Steven Clark.

Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N. Hermitage Ave. Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 at 7 pm. Oct 15, 22, and 29 at 3 pm. Adults $15; seniors and children 12 and under $5 Tickets available online at www.scrapmettlesoul.org, at the Scrap Mettle SOUL office (4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 375), and at the door. For reservations, call 773-275-3999.



Free Pumpkin Patio Party at Starbucks


On October 19th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. children and their parents in the Uptown community are invited to attend Starbucks second annual Pumpkin Patio Party. Attendees will have the opportunity to decorate miniature pumpkins; color trick-or-treat goodie bags and enjoy pumpkin tales read by local storytellers. They'll also enjoy holiday-themed beverages and pastries--all compliments of Starbucks. Location: 4600 North Magnolia (on the corner of Wilson and Magnolia) For more information contact Rob Eiseman at 312-920-9801 or click here for a pdf information flyer.



Special Offer from Curves


During the week of Oct 16th only, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Curves-Uptown South will waive the initial membership fee for all new full-year members who provide proof of a mammogram. For new members not yet in need of a yearly mammogram, proof of a physical will be accepted. Call or visit Curves Uptown South at 1144 W. Wilson (across from Truman College), 773-769-4500 for more information or to schedule an appointment.



Do You Recycle?


The 46th Ward Recycling Event, Thursday, October 12, 2006 in the lobby of Truman College
6:00pm to 9:30pm: Waste Haulers and Recyclers available with services they offer
7:00pm: Presentation by Alderman Helen Shiller the Dept. of Environment, the Dept. of Street and Sanitation

Find out how your building can do more recycling and be part of a pilot program for multi-unit buildings and high-rises. Click here for a pdf flyer about the event.



Driver Services at Bridgeview Bank


Bridgeview Bank Uptown invites you to Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Facility
Stop by for the following services:
  • Vision Screening
  • Duplicate License
  • Corrected License
  • Identification Cards
  • Driver's License Renewal
  • Vehicle Renewal Stickers
Thursday October 12 9:30am-2:30pm
Bridgeview Bank Uptown, 4753 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
For more information please call: (708)728-7855 or click this link to view the pdf flyer.




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