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Explore new insight. July 2023 eNews
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Explore new insight. July 2023 eNews

We've reached the halfway point of the year, and we're both excited and motivated by our results so far. As we continue to make great strides towards obtaining our goals, it's important to not take ou...

Deadline Extended for Little Village Small Business Improvement Fund Applications
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Deadline Extended for Little Village Small Business Improvement Fund Applications

Little Village: Submit Your Small Business Improvement Fund Application to Recoup up to $150,000

Public Meeting
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Public Meeting

Public Meeting Invest South/West North Lawndale: OGDEN Avenue Pulaski to Roosevelt Corridor Improvements

SBIF Application Open for Ogden/Pulaski Industrial Corridors
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SBIF Application Open for Ogden/Pulaski Industrial Corridors

The Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF, is a City of Chicago grant program available to commercial and industrial businesses. The initiative is a vital part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s commitment ...

Are You A West Side Business Owner Who Wants To Upgrade Your Building? A SBIF Grant Can Help You Remodel
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Are You A West Side Business Owner Who Wants To Upgrade Your Building? A SBIF Grant Can Help You Remodel

The city's Small Business Improvement Fund provides grants businesses can use to pay for building repairs, interior renovations and other construction projects. Businesses in several West Side taxing ...

Thank You for Joining Us at Our Annual Membership Event
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Thank You for Joining Us at Our Annual Membership Event

Thank you for joining us for our event to celebrate our hard-working members and guests.

Western/Ogden SBIF Grant Applications For 2019 Are Open
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Western/Ogden SBIF Grant Applications For 2019 Are Open

Businesses in the Western/Ogden Corridor Can Recoup up to $150,000 with an SBIF Grant

The LBRA Hosts Semi-Annual Membership & Networking Event
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The LBRA Hosts Semi-Annual Membership & Networking Event

Fall is here, which means we’re preparing to host our semi-annual networking and recognition event for LBRA members.

Little Village SBIF Grants: Recoup up to $150,000 in Remodeling Investments (limited time)
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Little Village SBIF Grants: Recoup up to $150,000 in Remodeling Investments (limited time)

Businesses in the Little Village TIF corridor are invited to apply for SBIF grants providing reimbursement of remodeling expenses of up to $150,000, from September 1 through September 30, 2018.