Workshop description:

Information designed to outline the role and responsibility of the Department of Procurement Services, and how the City’s purchasing process works. Ideal for companies looking to do business with the City of Chicago.

Wednesdays 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

March 31
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
November 27

Contracting 101: How to Respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP)

Workshop description:

This class is designed to teach business owners how to respond to a City of Chicago RFP. Learn what evaluators look for in a RFP and how to avoid common mistakes. Learn helpful tips on how to navigate RFP specifications.

Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

April 21
June 23
September 22
December 22

The Department of Procurement Services is the contracting authority for the procurement of goods and services for the City of Chicago.

The Job Ordering Contracting (JOC) Seminar

Workshop description:

This workshop provides a summary of the City’s JOC Program, benefits of JOC for the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors, How to Bid a JOC as a Prime Contractor and Subcontracting Opportunities with JOC. This session is ideal for construction and construction related business owners, small businesses, minority and women owned businesses (M/WBEs).

Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

March 24
July 21
October 20

The owners of Flutter Lash Studio would like to share their space, "girly fun", spirts, hors d'oeuvres and special door prizes with anyone interested.

RSVP TODAY!

Flutter Lash Studio
(312) 265-1563
www.flutterlashstudio.com

LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome new Qdoba Mexican Grill Location to Lincoln Park
Mexican Food Born Out of Traditional Ingredients and Contemporary Flavors

CHICAGO (March 5, 2010) – What does it take for a neighborhood to meet the culinary needs of thousands of residents and guests on a daily basis?  A popular response of many Lincoln Park residents points to the diversity of food styles and price ranges available in the community.  With ethnic flare, affordable prices or distinctive flavors, residents and guests to Lincoln Park can find the exact meal, at the right price point, to answer any food craving.

Located at 957 W. Diversey, Qdoba Mexican Grill’s new location offers another Lincoln Park location for residents to access the complete Mexican food experience provided in a timely fashion.  On Thursday, March 4, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined community members, local businesses and staff from the new location to officially welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to another location in Lincoln Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Qdoba Mexican Grill is not your typical fast-casual restaurant,” said Jena Pupinoska, Regional Marketing Specialist-Chicago for Qdoba Mexican Grill.  “We are an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill, complete with more than 500 locations throughout the United States, has become a leader in the quick preparation of quality ingredients to offer traditional Mexican food at affordable prices.  Qdoba Mexican Grill opened their first location in 1995 in Denver, Colorado.  Locations are now available from coast to coast.  Qdoba Mexican Grill prides themselves on building upon traditional flavors and menu items to continue to innovate affordable Mexican cooking.

Qdoba Mexican Grill offers each guest the opportunity to customize their order, whether it’s a burrito, tacos or quesadilla.  Varied ingredients come together to form different levels of spice in Qdoba’s salsa choices, while unique breakfast options help set the restaurant apart from other fast-casual Mexican restaurants in the market today.

“The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to their new location at Diversey and Sheffield – on the northern border of our neighborhood,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.  “Qdoba Mexican Grill will provide further opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy quality and diverse food options in our neighborhood.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week and offers a complete approach to traditional Mexican favorites, from tacos and burritos to chips, dips and nachos.  For more information please call (773) 868-0213 or visit them online at www.qdoba.com.

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Friday, March 19 – Saturday, March 20
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Ilusions, explosions and experiments will ignite your interest in the world of science when you explore all that the Nature Museum has to offer after hours. Cost: $40/child, $30/adult (members) or $50/child, $40/adult (non-members).

For more information, email overnights@naturemuseum.org.
 

LM Financial Services PC
Certified Public Accounting services
Lisa M Earnhart CPA, President

Featuring live entertainment by:
Joe Ferrar – Chicago Jazz Singer (Specializing in songs of the Great American Songbook)
Jeremy Kahn  - Pianist
Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Wicked 

• Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
• Cash bar
• Free Drawing (gifts of local merchants)

This festive event will take place on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Old Town Brasserie, 1209 N Wells
 
Bring business associates, friends and family to enjoy the evening! 
 
Sponsored by:
LM Financial Services PC 
www.lmfspc.com

Old Town Brasserie
www.oldtownbrasserie.com
 

The complete article is available here.

Welcome to Lincoln Park and the LPCC!

Read the complete article here.

TriView is proud to say that in an economy of downsizing and layoffs they are expanding!  They are currently seeking Leasing Associates for the growing Leasing Division.  They provide training, mentoring and a number of resources to help get you started.  The Leasing Associate role is an extremely fast-paced position with the objective of starting a successful career path in the real estate industry.

For a complete description of the Leasing Associate position and how to apply, visit their posting on Craig’s List:  http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/rej/1605405833.html

Featured Artists:

Nancy King Mertz - Paintings (LPCC Member)
Rebecca Zemans - Jewelry and Sculptures
Jeff Johnson - Architectural Photographs

Exhibition runs through May 2010. A preview reception is being held on Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Bridgeview Bank, 1970 N. Halsted.  RSVPs are required.

www.bridgeviewbank.com

Lincoln Park Massage Spa was awarded a "Best of 2009" by Local.com and featured in the Boston Globe as part of a story highlighting how to relax in at various cities throughout the country.  Read the complete article here.

Congrats on the coverage!

A wide array of items is available to bid on, from Bulls courtside seats to Cubs game tickets to Ravinia lawn passes!  This auction truly has something for all tastes and budgets.  We keep adding more items everyday!

Friends of Newberry raises monies to fund needs at Newberry that go beyond the desks and chalkboards.  Funds are raised to support and enhance the educational experience for each student and build a cohesive yet diverse community of learners.  The funds raised this year will support technological upgrades such as computer/network infrastructure and major educational improvements in our Math & Science curriculum.

Newberry Academy is an elementary Chicago Public School (Pre K–8) with a curriculum emphasis on Math and Science for city children who come from diverse racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Friends of Newberry is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with Newberry Math and Science Academy.  It is the umbrella organization that encompasses all fundraising committees of the school and the Newberry Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).  It has a 501(c)(3) status, so donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

The 2010 River North's Best Awards were presented at the River North Business Assocation's Annual Meeting held on February 24.

January 31, 2010

Chicago Police Announce New Technology Initiatives to Alert
Residents with Public Safety Information and Use Social Media Tools

CHICAGO – Superintendent Jody P. Weis introduced the Chicago Police Department's
latest ventures into technology, discussing a new public safety alert strategy and the use of
social media tools to enhance communication between police officers and residents.

Nixle, an alert notification system which sends messages to registered subscribers, now will be
used to send public safety information to individuals via email or text messages. Residents
will have the opportunity to receive by cell phone and Web-enabled device the most recent
updates about critical situations affecting the City. The Nixle system is secure and ensures
subscribers' information is protected and that messages are authentic.

To begin, Chicago Police will issue community and business alerts, missing person alerts,
Amber Alerts for the Cook County area, CAPS beat meeting information and relevant news
releases to subscribers. Individuals can register by visiting the Chicago Police Department's
CLEARpath Web site at www.chicagopolice.org and establishing themselves as Nixle users.

"Nixle is a clear example of our push to utilize technology to communicate with residents and
Chicago Police Department members," said Superintendent Jody P. Weis.

"This ability to give information so quickly will effectively help citizens stay more safe and aware, while engaging people to think about what they know that will help our officers better resolve crime and community concerns," he added.

In addition to the Nixle alert service, Superintendent Weis highlighted the Department's
Facebook page, which will be updated with news and information on the Chicago Police. At
present, the Department's page has more than 6,800 fans.

Superintendent Weis also discussed Blog 501, created for the direct exchange of ideas
between Weis and Department members. While only Chicago Police members can post
messages at this site, the comments can be viewed by the general public and accessed at the
Department's CLEARpath site at www.chicagopolice.org. Blog 501 has logged more than
95,000 hits.

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