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Logan Square Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 15
Happy Wednesday Logan Square!
Reminder, B2B grants are due October 11th. Call our office for assistance. Roger Fierro can help you through the process: 773-489-3222. Take advantage of back to business grants that you don't have to pay back!
Looking forward to seeing our members and business neighbors on Wed, 9/29 at 5:30PM at the Welcome Back Lounge! Join us - RSVP at info@loganchamber.org.
See you at this Sundays extended Farmers Market! The Boulevard will close to traffic and additional vendors will have the opportunity to participate!
Eventfully Yours,
The LSCC Team
Please continue to support our business community. Don't forget to send us your business updates so we can share them! For questions or concerns, contact our Executive Director, Nilda Esparza, at
773-489-3222 or email at info@loganchamber.org. Thank You!
Logan Square Farmers Market (LSqFM)
OPEN STREETS is here this coming Sunday at the
Come out and enjoy Logan Boulevard a little more this coming weekend!
Logan Boulevard will close to traffic and give us the opportunity to showcase more terrific vendors.
See you there between 9AM and 3PM.
#SundayFunday is for the LSqFM!
Volunteer for the LSqFM
Volunteers play a critical role in the support and success of our Farmers Market! It's a fun way to support your local community, get to know your neighbors who share a similar passion, and get involved in the local food system.
If you are interested, but unable to attend the market on a Sunday, there may be other ways to volunteer to support the market. Email us for more information.
We appreciate your help in advance!
CHICAGO READER'S
Best of Chicago 2020 WINNERS!
LOGAN SQUARE
"BEST NORTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD"
LOGAN SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
"BEST FARMERS' MARKET"
Participating at the Community & Commercial Tents
Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.
Dill Pickle Food Co-op 2746 N. Milwaukee Av. 773-252-COOP community@dillpickle.coop
Open 8 am – 10 pm Daily, 7-8 am Priority Shopping
Baba Bags is a Chicago-based handmade reusable bag brand with the mission to eliminate single-use plastic bag usage and to give back to impactful nonprofits. In 2 years, Baba Bags has saved an estimated 80,000 plastic bags from being used and each color bag is tied to a different important social cause.
SitStayRead is a Chicago-based nonprofit that goes to low-income Chicago Public Schools that are struggling with literacy rates and creates an engaging curriculum for students that involves bringing certified dogs and new books to the classroom.
Chamber Member News
Oliva Gallery Presents "An Abstract Universe"
A solo exhibition by Chicago artist Stanley Dean Edwards. The paintings presented meet at the nexus of spontaneity and control. Two emotional forces collide on the canvas expressing the
Yin and Yang of the human psyche.
The show will be open from September 10th through October 2nd.
Logan Parlor Misses You! Come Back & See Us
3251 W. Fullerton
872-206-2682
Mention this Ad and enjoy either $15.00 off your next haircut or a complimentary haircut with the purchase of a full color service with any level one stylist. Offer expires September 30th
Your Pet Can be a STAR!
Harmony House for Cats is accepting submissions for its 2022 calendar fundraiser. Choose any date to feature your favorite pet(s) and share them with other animal lovers. Click here for the order form. https://hhforcats.org/2022-calendar-photos
All order forms, photos, and payments must be received by September 30th.
Printed calendars will be available to purchase online in early November. They make great holiday gifts!
All proceeds go towards the care of the cats and helping them find their forever, adoptive home! Thank you for supporting your local cat shelter!
Harmony House for Cats Fundraiser
"Walk for Cats"
The 2021 Walk for Cats will be offered In-person at the shelter, 2914 N. Elston Av. on Sunday, September 26th, or you can walk in your own neighborhood as a Virtual Walker.
Harmony House is a 501(c)3 Organization.
Independencia de Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Brasil y Chile
Thursday, September 16th 4 - 8
Woodard Plaza
2800 N. Milwaukee Av.
Mercadito, Food & Live Music
LGNSQ
The Logan Square Book. Gentrification and Preservation in a a Chicago Neighborhood.
Available at City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
Business Updates
BACP, SBA, Cook County, Federal & State of IL
BACP Updates
The BACP Small Business Center will reopen to limited in-person visits on Tuesday, July 6! Masks and social distancing will be required, and remote consultations are still strongly encouraged. Visit this BACP site for updates.
BACP is pleased to announce that Chicago’s City Council passed the Chi Biz Strong Initiative. This bold legislative package contains a number of initiatives to help jumpstart our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set our businesses, workers and consumers on the path towards a stronger future.
BACP announced the launch of the new Chicago Business Center (CBC) Program. Through this new initiative, eight regional Chicago Business Centers have begun operating as hubs to provide business licensing assistance and other resources for small businesses in communities throughout the City. The eight Centers are open for virtual consultations with entrepreneurs today. visit Chicago.gov/CBC for more information.
Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance
Effective immediately, all Chicago workers – including independent contractors – are granted a number of protections that will make it easier to receive the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the new protections on this flyer, and visit chicago.gov/laborstandards for an overview of all of the labor laws for Chicago workers.
Vaccine Eligibility
Everyone 12 years of age and older living in Chicago is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination! Chicagoans can look for vaccine appointments at zocdoc.com/vaccine or use the City's COVID-19 Vaccine Finder to identify additional vaccine providers. New appointments will be added frequently, and people are encouraged to check back.
Chicagoans under 18 must have a parent or guardian present during their appointment, and those 12-17 can only receive a Pfizer dose.
The following pharmacies also offer vaccinations and their own scheduling: Chicago Costco Pharmacies, CVS, Jewel Osco, Mariano’s, and Walgreens. Contact the pharmacy directly about possible appointments
Residents should also check with their primary care physicians. More than 350 hospitals, health clinics, medical practices, pharmacies and other providers receive vaccine for distribution to local residents. Local residents can now be vaccinated at home. To learn about Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, visit www.chicago.gov/covidvax.
Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and based on Chicago’s current local COVID-19 data, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is requiring that everyone age two or older, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings, effective Friday, August 20, 2021. Masking remains optional in outdoor settings, where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower, though masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in crowded outdoor settings.
On Monday, August 16, Chicago surpassed 400 new COVID-19 cases per day, moving into the CDC’s “high” category of local transmission. Chicago data is updated every weekday at chi.gov/coviddash.
In alignment with the CDC’s guidance, the City is now mandating that businesses require masks for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in all public indoor settings. The new public health order does not include capacity limits at public places.
This requirement does not apply to outdoor settings – masks remain optional outdoors, where COVID-19 transmission is much less likely. As a reminder, outdoor settings include sidewalk cafes, outdoor patios, rooms with retractable roofs, outdoor tents with at least 50% of the sides open and indoor spaces that are within eight feet of walls that are least 50% open.
While masking is now required in indoor settings, the requirement allows masks to be removed in certain cases, such as when patrons are actively eating or drinking; personal services that require the removal of face coverings (e.g., facial, shave); and office working spaces in which individual workstations are spaced at least six feet apart. Masks also remain mandatory on public transportation, in healthcare settings, schools, and correctional and congregate settings.
No changes are being made to the requirements for social distancing. Businesses are still generally encouraged to support social distancing to the extent possible for customers, especially in indoor settings; in addition businesses must post signage indicating that masks are mandated for all customers in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status.
The vaccines authorized in the U.S. are working as expected and have been essential in the fight against COVID-19. They are effectively preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Since January 2021, 97% of Chicago’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have been in people who were not fully vaccinated. The CDC estimates that nationally, people who are unvaccinated are three to four times more likely to be infected with COVID-19, and 25 times more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19 than people who are fully vaccinated. The great majority of COVID-19 cases in Chicago are in unvaccinated individuals.
We thank all the Chicagoans who have already made the choice to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their families, and Chicago.
The best protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant continues to be vaccination, including getting both doses if you get a two-dose vaccine. CDPH strongly urges anyone age 12 and older who isn’t yet vaccinated to get vaccinated right away. Chicago residents should call 312-746-4835 or visit chi.gov/covidvax for help getting a vaccine.
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s
FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Wednesday, 9/15 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
Presented by JinJa Birkenbeuel’, CEO, Birk Creative, Founder, The Honest Field Guide Podcast
Learn the five phases of the Design Thinking process and how that process can help you to more effectively build products and services that address the challenges of your target audience.
Journey through each phase of the process and learn how you can apply those concepts to your own ideas starting with understanding your audience, identifying their challenges, and then crafting and testing the solutions we have for them.
Friday, 9/17 Webinar at 9:30 AM
The Future of Marketing: Visual storytelling tips on how to grow your audience & clients with video.
Presented by Project & Events Manager at ESDC Jaime Garza
A clear message in visual storytelling attracts and captivates audiences. Using free online tools and social media, any business can attract, retain and bond with new and existing customers using video. Learn Youtube, Instagram and Facebook techniques, best practices and how to keep track of your numbers.
Wednesday, 9/22 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Everything You Need To Know About Business Insurance
Presented by Sandra Cavato Insurance Agency
In this session, attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business. We'll discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional and how to protect yourself and your business against lawsuits.
Friday, 9/24 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Introduction to Exporting
Presented by: IL SBDC International Trade Center at Greater Southwest
Speaker is Alyssa Swartzer, the Director
This Introduction to Exporting webinar looks to help early-stage businesses explore ways to expand and grow within the international market. It focuses on providing basic, practical information about the exporting process as well as links to the many resources available to help plan and execute an export strategy.Take-aways include:
• the benefits and challenges of exporting
• how to determine whether your business is ‘export-ready’
• resources for assistance.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Wednesday, 9/29 Webinar at 3:00 PM
10 Legal Tips to Help Small Businesses
Presented by Lema Khorshid, Fuksa Khorshid, LLC
The legal component of a business sets the foundation and structure for a sustainable business. A business climate is everchanging, but valuable legal tips are a resource. Learn the top 10 legal tips for small business success through an interactive webinar. The Q&A set up will provide useful and practical tips on legal essentials such as incorporation, contracts, and more.
Friday, 10/1 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Business Licensing 101
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
Attendees will learn the process to obtain a business license and how to access free resources and support for your business.
(Questions can be answered in Spanish as well)
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/8 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Prepararse Para Solicitar un Préstamo Para su Negocio
Presentado por Emmanuel Dávila, Coordinador del programa, NBDC en el Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño
Este seminario web lo ayudará a comprender los diferentes tipos de productos de préstamos comerciales, los pasos a seguir y los documentos necesarios para posicionar mejor a su empresa para acceder al capital. Emmanuel también proporcionará una descripción general de alto nivel de los programas de SBA más comunes y algunas opciones de financiamiento alternativas para hacer crecer su negocio.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/15 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Encontrar y Retener Clientes Utilizando Datos Digitales
Presentado por El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del estado de Illinois, (SBDC) de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois
Aprenda a reducir costos, aumentar la eficiencia, y tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia a través del análisis de datos. Comprender la información digital es vital para los empresarios de hoy en día sin importar el tamaño de su empresa. El análisis de información digital le ayudará a competir en un mercado más amplio y satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes de manera precisa.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Reminders and Resources:
Tips to Protect Chicago's Businesses
The City of Chicago is working diligently to ensure that our business community is prepared for the potential for events, large demonstrations, protest activity and civil unrest. You can view the proactive steps businesses can take to stay protected which include signing up for ChiBiz Emergency Alerts, joining Chicago's Public Private Partnership Initiative, and staying alert.
Neighborhood Business Development Centers
Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.
Business Education Resources:
- To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
- To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law, which provides additional relief for the nation’s small businesses and hard-hit industries for programs the SBA is currently administering and adds new efforts. Specifically, the new law includes:
SBA Increases Lending Limit For COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Applicants can now receive a maximum loan amount of $500,000. The lending limit increased from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
Do you have a 7(a), 504 or Micro Loan already? Debt relief is available: The SBA published an interim final rule effective January 13, 2021 allowing 8(a) Program participants to elect a one-year program extension in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program due to the challenges of COVID-19.
Small business owners: If your company is located in a designated historically underutilized business zone, it may be eligible for set-aside government contracts.
Venturize: Small business resources and loan options during COVID-19. Visit our educational portal
Attention: Women in business! Register for upcoming webinars to learn how to get certified for the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program, what to do after you're certified and more. The webinars will be held from July-December 2021.
Join the SBA September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Stay up to date via Twitter & SBA.gov
We will continue to share details about additional economic aid being administered by the SBA for small businesses and other eligible organizations as soon as they are determined. Stay up to date by following @SBA_Illinois on Twitter and visiting us online at www.sba.gov. More specifically, the best source of accurate information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which are available through Dec. 31, 2021, and other grants it is www.sba.gov/disaster.E-mail questions to illinois.do@sba.gov.
Community News
National Small Business Week
Meet other business owners and get expert advice at this free National Small Business Week 3-Day Virtual Summit, hosted by the SBA. Happening Monday, September 13 – Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT.
This year’s free event will spotlight the resilience of America’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of the small business economy as they build back better from the economic crisis brought on by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
Chicago Public Library Events
This Fall and Winter the Chicago Public Library (CPL) will be hosting a variety of virtual programs, distributing grab-and-go kits, and developing take-home resources, as well as web-based options for participation in summer programs for children, teens, and adults. Please check online for regular event updates.
Clear the Shelters
Animal Care and Control
2741 S. Western Av.
The shelter is very full - of amazing dogs and cats - so there is no better time to adopt one of them! Our pets deserve safe, loving homes so let's get together to #ClearTheShelters!
From August 7 to September 19, fees at CACC are waived for all cats and dogs over 6 months old (and adult bonded pairs).
ADOPTIONS ARE BY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
More information here
Goethe Fest
Saturday, September 18th 4-8 pm
Goethe School
2236 N. Rockwell St.
Free event
Pack a "Ravinia Style" picnic with the family and enjoy the playground lawn and an amazing lineup. and as always free ice-cream See you there!
Community Recycling Event
Saturday, September 18th 9 - 11 Avondale-Logandale School
3212 W. George St.
Get rid of your old meds with safe prescription recycling. Shred your bills and other sensitive documents with on-site shredding. Ditch your old TV and electronics with environmentally friendly recycling. And get a free rapid result COVID-19 test! You can get your results in 5 minutes!
More information here.
Open Boulevards Comes to Logan Square
The City is planning three street activations this fall, starting with Logan and Kedzie Boulevards on Sunday, September 19th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Boulevards will open to pedestrians, bikes, pop up programming, an expanded farmers market, food trucks, etc. and close to cars on Logan from Kedzie to Sacramento, and on Kedzie from Logan to Palmer, with local only access on service drives for immediate residents.
Free Crisis Counseling Available for Chicago Residents
If you’re feeling stressed and anxious because of #COVID19, please visit illinois-strong.org to connect with a free crisis counselor near you.
Applications Are Now Open For We Will Chicago Volunteers and Community Partners
The City of Chicago's We Will planning team is seeking individuals and organizations to help develop the major themes, issues, and policy guidelines that will be included in the citywide plan.
The team is being led by staff from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), the Office of the Mayor, and other City departments, public agencies and stakeholders.
Questions or comments? Emal; WeWill@CityofChicago.com
Financial Navigator Program
The City of Chicago, in partnership with Heartland Alliance, has launched a Financial Navigator program to help residents manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Financial Navigators provide one-on-one telephone assistance – at no cost– navigating critical financial issues and making referrals to other social services and resources. To sign up for this Financial Navigator Program, complete an interest form at bit.ly/FinancialNavigatorsChicago.
Pumpkinfest at
Unity Park
Saturday, October 23rd 10 - 12
Unity Park
2636 N. Kimball Av.
Come for the pumpkins and stay for the fun! PumpkinFest brings families to Unity Park for a day of FREE music, food, and Halloween happenings.
Follow updates here
Night Out at the Parks
Through multiple disciplines: theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific work, nature programs, and community festivals, the Chicago Park District brings high caliber performances and world-class cultural events into our parks.
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/about-night-out-parks
High Road Kitchens Grant Program
High Road Kitchens Chicago will provide neighborhood restaurants with direct cash grants of $5K to $35K per restaurant. Participating restaurants must serve at least 500 free community meals, scale-up to One Fair Wage (full minimum wage with tips on top) within five years, and
complete High Road's race and gender equity training program within 90 days of qualifying for the grant. Agreement and application..
Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program
The application for the $250 million State of Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program is opening Wednesday, August 18th. Back to Business offers small businesses access to funds that can help offset losses due to COVID-19, bring back workers, and continue to rebuild from the pandemic. Allies for Community Business will be the administrator of this grant program and is available to help you with your application. If you have any questions, please submit them here. For eligibility requirements and application information, click here.
32nd Ward Book Collection!
The 32nd Ward Office is collecting Books in good shape to donate to Open Books
2657 N. Clybourn
Monday - Friday 9:00-6:00
Drop off fiction, non-fiction, craft books cookbooks, dictionaries etc.
Chicago's Smallest Outdoor Art Festival Friday, September 17th 4-7 pm
2912 N. Milwaukee
In celebration of Parking Day. Meet some of your creative neighbors from Milwaukee Avenue between Kimball and Central Park.
The Milwaukee Avenue Alliance was one of 31 organizations from 27 around the world (and only 1 of 2 in Chicago) to receive a Parking Day grant from Spin and Better Block to help revitalize our communities by encouraging people to be more active. Our neighborhood main street was built for walking. The MAA wants to bring us back to that with a diversity of creative independent businesses.
32nd Ward Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 28th 10 -2
32nd Ward Office
2657 N. Clybourn
Schedule your appointment at
Flu & Covid-19 Vaccination Event
Wednesday, September 29th 11 am - 3 pm
We are excited to be hosting a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic later this month.
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce | 2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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