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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Chamber programs and services are delivered in cooperation with local Aldermen and the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development

Latest News

Winter Newsletter Now Available

The 8-page, full color Winter Chambergram Newletter should be arriving at your location any moment. It contains recaps of holiday events, spotlights on our newest members and lots of photos including the work of the SSA. Meet our newest staff member and learn about some entertainment and eating options in the community. To view a pdf, click here.

Congratulations to Inspiration Corp.

Inspiration Corp. got a terrific write up in the Chicago Tribune highlighting its work with the homeless which includes free meals at Inspiration Cafe, a culinary skills training program providing staff for Cafe Too, and access to a variety of other services that foster independence and personal growth. Inspiration Cafe is located at 4554 N. Broadway. Cafe Too, serving the general public, is at 4715 N. Sheridan Road. This holiday season, consider visiting Cafe Too and treating yourself to a delicious meal and supporting a worthwhile cause.

Welcome New and Renewed Chamber Members

Business Partners is pleased to welcome (or welcome back) a number of new members who have joined the chamber in the last quarter of 2006. They include Digital Interplay, Fiesta Mexicana, Hopleaf Bar, Krys of Europe Skin Care, Law Offices of Richard I. Feingold, Manske Dieckmann Thompson, Map Lab, Inc., Shake, Rattle & Read/Book Box, Tiara Reign Contracting Consulting Services Corp, and Wing Hoe Restaurant. Visit our membership page for contact information.

If you'd like more information about joining the chamber, call Associate Director, Charles Bonilla at 773-878-1184. To join immediately, simply download the application form and send it in.

Networking on January 23 at Shake Rattle & Read

There's a two-stop networking event on Tuesday, January 23, 5:30 p.m. First we'll gather at Shake, Rattle & Read, 4812 N. Broadway for a real-world acid etching removal demonstration by Brent Bodefeld from Pressure Washing Systems. Learn about this valuable service and browse this unique store filled with old records, books and collectibles. Then we'll move a few doors north to Annoyance Theatre for drink specials and networking. We'll get to explore their new space and even get a discount for both performances that evening. Stay for an hour or make an evening of it. RSVP tp Jan at rsvp@uptownbusinesspartners.com

Annual Meeting for all Business Partners members

The Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Aragon, 1106 W. Lawrence. Enjoy a luncheon with a Cuban flair, meet other chamber members, find out what's new at the chamber and participate in board elections for the coming year. (Only paid-in-full members may vote--one vote per member organization.) Cost is $20 per person. RSVP by email or call 773-878-1184. Checks or credit cards are accepted.

Fall 2006 Chambergram Newletter

The Fall 2006 Chambergram is now available online. This issue introduces the new chamber director, new members in the last quarter, and recaps of several major events including the Annual Dinner and Saftety Fair. Hard copy issues have been mailed to all chamber members, many Uptown businesses, and can be located at a number of member locations. The winter issue will be coming out in January and will include information on our newest members, neighborhood theaters, and SSA activities.

Home Instead Senior Care, is teaming up with local area retail locations and various hospitals, nursing homes and senior residences, to sponsor Be a Santa to a Senior and provide presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season and to help stimulate human contact and social interaction for seniors who are unlikely to have guests during the holidays.

Christmas trees in a variety of locations in the community will display ornaments with the first names of financially challenged and/or lonely seniors and their respective gift "wish list." Holiday shoppers select an ornament from the tree, buy an item on the list, and drop off the unwrapped gift along with the ornament attached. Home Instead Senior Care enlists helpers in the community to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts to seniors a week before Christmas.

If you would like more information on the Be a Santa to a Senior program, please contact Susan Phelan at 773-784-4024. To read the full press release click here.

Santa Claus is Coming to Uptown!

Crew Bar + Grill (4804 N Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and Lawrence) is hosting a special guest this holiday season just for the young ones: Santa! The man in red himself will be stopping by Crew on the afternoon of Saturday December 16th from noon to 2pm for complimentary photos, cookies and hot cocoa. Photos will be taken with St. Nick at no charge.

PLEASE NOTE: Crew Bar + Grill is a gay sports bar and restaurant. All children must be accompanied by an adult, in accordance with Illinois liquor laws.

For more information contact Steven Milford at 773-784-2739 x5, or at info@worldsgreatestbar.com.