--- title: Blog description: "CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), announced the launch of the \"Take Back the Block\" initiative. This program is designed to foster community engagement, reduce violent crime, and demonstrate the City's unwavering commitment to community safety and development" --- [![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/) ![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) # Blog listing page ![BACP Webinar: Doing Business with the City of Chicago](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/1751600138_1790789038024_250307.jpeg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) September 30, 2026 ## [BACP Webinar: Doing Business with the City of Chicago](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/bacp-webinar-doing-business-with-the-city-of-chicago) Learn how to navigate municipal contracting and register as a City vendor. Free BACP webinar with DPS on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9:30 AM. Register now. [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/bacp-webinar-doing-business-with-the-city-of-chicago) ![Celebrating 80 Years: Dudek & Bock Reaches Historic Milestone](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/Dudek_Bock_80th_Anniversary_LBRA..jpg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) September 29, 2026 ## [Celebrating 80 Years: Dudek & Bock Reaches Historic Milestone](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/celebrating-80-years-dudek-bock-reaches-historic-milestone) The Lawndale Business Renaissance Association (LBRA) proudly congratulates our member, Dudek & Bock, on reaching their 80th anniversary. 🎉🎉 [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/celebrating-80-years-dudek-bock-reaches-historic-milestone) ![Spotlighting Member Excellence: Introducing Recognitions & Honors](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Celebratory%20Audience%20in%20Vibrant%20Auditorium.png) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) September 10, 2026 ## [Spotlighting Member Excellence: Introducing Recognitions & Honors](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/spotlighting-member-excellence-introducing-recognitions-milestones) Celebrating the Achievements of Our Members The strength of the Lawndale Business Renaissance Association (LBRA) lies in the innovation, resilience, and growth of our member businesses. To spotlight t... [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/spotlighting-member-excellence-introducing-recognitions-milestones) ![Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Community%20Market%20Scene%20with%20Vibrant%20Stalls%20and%20Local%20Vendors.png) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) September 8, 2026 ## [Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/expanding-fresh-food-retail-bacp-neighborhood-market-grant-program) Chicago BACP launches the Neighborhood Market Grant Program to fund local food businesses. Grants up to $10,000; apply by September 25, 2026. [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/expanding-fresh-food-retail-bacp-neighborhood-market-grant-program) ![Power of Partnership: 380 Students Equipped at the Douglas Park Back-to-School Collaboration](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/5FA3B906-15F0-483D-A812-B40E47EA62BA-IMG_0480.jpeg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) August 5, 2026 ## [Power of Partnership: 380 Students Equipped at the Douglas Park Back-to-School Collaboration](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/power-of-partnership-380-students-equipped-at-the-douglas-park-back-to-school-collaboration) Cross-sector partnership was on full display at Douglas Park during the Back to School Community Collaboration & Bookbag Giveaway. [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/power-of-partnership-380-students-equipped-at-the-douglas-park-back-to-school-collaboration) ![Strengthening Local Partnerships: North Lawndale Business Owners Roundtable](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/IMG_0077.jpeg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) July 28, 2026 ## [Strengthening Local Partnerships: North Lawndale Business Owners Roundtable](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/strengthening-local-partnerships-north-lawndale-business-owners-roundtable) More than 40 local business owners and entrepreneurs gathered for the North Lawndale Business Owners Roundtable. The event, hosted at the Security Innovation Hub, featured a dynamic panel discussion w... [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/strengthening-local-partnerships-north-lawndale-business-owners-roundtable) ![Back to School Community Collaboration & Bookbag Giveaway!](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/Back%20to%20School.jpg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) July 23, 2026 ## [Back to School Community Collaboration & Bookbag Giveaway!](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/back-to-school-community-collaboration-bookbag-giveaway) Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at Douglas Park for the Back to School Community Collaboration & Bookbag Giveaway, hosted in partnership with Ruffly Redefining, The City of Chicago, 24th Ward Alderw... [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/back-to-school-community-collaboration-bookbag-giveaway) ![LBRA Member Ralph Trevino Appointed to World Business Chicago Board](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/Trevino_Ralph_Appt.jpg) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) July 21, 2026 ## [LBRA Member Ralph Trevino Appointed to World Business Chicago Board](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-member-ralph-trevino-appointed-to-world-business-chicago-board) Driving Impact Across Chicago’s Economic Landscape The Lawndale Business Renaissance Association (LBRA) is thrilled to share a major milestone for our business community. LBRA memberRalph Trevino, own... 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