January 2010 News
January 25, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Featured in Chicago Tribune
LPCC member Batteries Plus was featured in the January 25, 2010 edition of the Chicago Tribune.
January 21, 2010 :: Business, Legislative
City Council Passes Several Business Ordinances
The following legislation makes it easier for businesses to remain profitable and navigate their requirements with the City of Chicago.
January 20, 2010 :: Business
Governmental Partnership for Business & Economic Development Offers Resources
The Governmental Partnership for Business & Economic Development Task Force publishes a Resource Guide of governmental business incentives that help businesses of all sizes succeed and grow.
January 19, 2010 :: Event, LPCC
Aldermen, City Officials Join LPCC to Discuss State of the Ward for 2010
With the busy holiday season now in the rearview mirror, companies large and small are taking stock of business and looking ahead to the future. With this in mind, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC), along with 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley, presented a vision for the neighborhood in 2010 Tuesday to business owners and community members.
January 19, 2010 :: LPCC
LPCC Discusses Pop-Up Retail with Medill News Service
The LPCC recently sat down with the Medill News Service for a piece on the benefits of retail "pop-up" stores in the Lincoln Park business community.
January 15, 2010 :: Community
CTA Service Changes Take Effect Feb. 7, 2010
Bus and rail service changes will take effect on February 7, 2010.
January 15, 2010 :: Business, Community, LPCC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LPCC Statement: Lincoln Park Hospital Redevelopment
After Lincoln Park Hospital closed their doors in 2008 the site has been an abandoned eyesore in the community. With land in the Lincoln Park neighborhood being both sparse and valuable, the future of the site has been the subject of community input, and in many cases, outcry. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is carefully following the draft redevelopment plans, community reaction and business impact of the proposal.
January 14, 2010 :: Member
Infuse Yoga Spa Organizes Event for Entrepreneurs
LPCC member Infuse Yoga Spa is organizing an event for entrepreneurs to network, relax and focus on health and wellness.
January 14, 2010 :: Member
Gemini Bistro Featured in Chicago Tribune
LPCC member Gemini Bistro was featured in the "Play" section of the January 14, 2010 edition of the Chicago Tribune.
January 12, 2010 :: Community, Event
LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome Experience Chiropractic to Lincoln Park
It takes more than just a philosophy and technique to maximize your family’s potential and to meet the goals of getting in shape, eating better or living a more healthy life that so many individuals announce as New Year’s resolutions.
January 12, 2010 :: LPCC
LPCC's January 2010 "Part of It, Proud of It" Recipient
Congratulations to the Old Town School of Folk Music on being selected as the LPCC's first "Part of It, Proud of It" recipient of 2010!
January 11, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Wins 2009 Angie's List Award
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago is awarded the coveted 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
January 11, 2010 :: Business, Community, Legislative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LPCC Joins Mayor Daley at Grand Opening of Fullerton "L"
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Vi Daley, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) representatives and Mayor Richard M. Daley Saturday to officially open the Fullerton “L” station in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
January 5, 2010 :: Business, Legislative
City of Chicago Offers Assistance for Small Businesses
According to the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Public Radio, on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Mayor Richard M. Daley announced plans to offer small business loans to promote business growth and a series of enforcement and policy changes to ease the burden on city staffing needs.