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WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Phase 4 BSVP Liquor License Requirements
By Press release submission Jul 6, 2020
Indoor dining limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 customers in a room/floor.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: WEBINAR: BACP Office of Labor Standards' Remote Office Hours & Webinars
By Press release submission Jun 30, 2020
The BACP Office of Labor Standards will hold a series of webinars and remote office hours to educate Chicago's employers and employees in preparation for the roll out of new labor laws on July 1, 2020.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Randolph Street Outdoor Dining Pilot Begins
By Press release submission Jun 29, 2020
Through the summer, some restaurants have expanded sidewalk cafes.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: Airia Comprehensive Dermatology
By Press release submission Jun 8, 2020
Dr. Kiracofe is passionate about innovation in dermatology and works to stay ahead of the curve, giving her patients access to the latest updates in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Phase 3 Re-Opening Information And Updates
By Press release submission Jun 1, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that Chicago is on track to be ready to move to phase three of its reopening framework in early June.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: Smitten Boutique
By Press release submission Jun 1, 2020
Smitten Boutique is a cosmopolitan shop, in Chicago's West Loop, that specializes in gifts, custom invitations and capturing the essence of all the most special occasions in people's lives.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Small Business Profile: Bennett Day School
By Press release submission Jun 1, 2020
Bennett Day School is an independent, PreK-12th grade school located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Founded in 2014, our mission is to develop lifelong learners and leaders and provide a collaborative culture that nurtures our community’s sense of inquiry and curiosity.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Notice of Business License Extension Due To COVID-19
By Press release submission May 25, 2020
Please be advised that on May 20, 2020, the Chicago City Council passed Ordinance 2020-2372, a COVID-19 emergency-related measure to extend the licenses that expire during the pandemic.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Updates to Phase 3 of "Restore Illinois" Plan in Consultation with Health Experts
By Press release submission May 25, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Open for Outdoor Seating, All State Parks to Open.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: UC Booth COVID-19 Business Survey
By Press release submission May 11, 2020
The City of Chicago has partnered with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Illinois small businesses and what the city and state governments can do to help affected businesses recover.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: M.d. Aesthetics and Dermatology Llc
By Lene Caracas-Apuntar May 11, 2020
Boutique Dermatology Practice - specializing in individualized aesthetic, medical, and surgical dermatology - for patients of all ages.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: Eyes on Fulton
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
During this stay-at-home order we are offering emergency glasses and contact lens orders via email (our turn around time is a few business days, free shipping), telehealth for emergency eye problems, online gift card sales.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty to be held on May 06, 2020
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
As a Grow with Google Partner, the West Central Association would like to invite you to tune in to a special livestream for small businesses: Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Restaurants: How consumer trends are shifting during COVID-19, part 2
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
The award-winning editorial teams from Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Food Management are hosting a series of webinars for the foodservice industry to showcase solutions and leadership strategies for operators during the coronavirus pandemic.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Private Grant Resources For Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19
By Press release submission Apr 27, 2020
We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: All in Motion Fitness and Precision Human Performance Join Forces to Form the Chicago Trainers Cooperative
By Press release submission Apr 27, 2020
The CTC is a group of independent personal trainers that are banding together to provide virtual group exercise programming and virtual private training.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Applications To Chicago's $100M Small Business Resiliency Fund Close Tomorrow
By Press release submission Apr 27, 2020
The City of Chicago recognizes that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has put a difficult burden on our small business community.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Restaurants: How Consumer Trends are Shifting During COVID-19, Part 1
By Press release submission Apr 20, 2020
With dining rooms closed in restaurants and millions of people under stay-at-home orders, consumers are turning to takeout and delivery options from restaurants
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Overview for Small Businesses
By Press release submission Apr 20, 2020
Learn about the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to help small business impacted by coronavirus.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Learn About The SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
By Press release submission Apr 13, 2020
This program enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.