June 2010 News
June 30, 2010 :: LPCC, Legislative
Vacation Rental Ordinance Hurts Businesses
It is no secret that Chicago is a destination locale on a global scale. With visitors traveling to Chicago from all corners of the globe, the diversity of accommodations offered is a valuable marketing tool for the city’s tourism industry. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is opposed to the new ordinance regulating Vacation Rental properties as the new fees associated with the legislation will hurt small business owners and the neighborhoods in which they operate.
June 29, 2010 :: Community
Street Resurfacing in Lincoln Park
Alderman Daley is working with the Department of Transportation to make sure that this process will be as efficient as possible. Thank you for your patience.
June 29, 2010 :: Business, Legislative
Minimum Wage Increase
On July 1st, Illinois' minimum wage will increase from the current $8.00 per hour to $8.25 per hour. This increase is the third and final annual increase established under the current law.
June 29, 2010 :: Member
Lincoln Park Market Helps Victims in Haiti
How we got involved in Haiti by Bruce Longanecker Sr. and Jr. -Lincoln Park Market
June 29, 2010 :: Member
Nature Museum Offers Events and Programs Throughout 2010
Located at 2430 North Cannon Drive in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day; weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 25, 2010 :: Member
Lincoln Park Zoo Completes Nature Boardwalk
On Thursday, June 24, 2010 the Lincoln Park Zoo officially opened its new Nature Boardwalk - a creative and educational new feature at the famous South Pond.
June 25, 2010 :: Business, Community, Legislative
Sales Tax Holiday on Clothing, Footwear and School Supplies
Effective August 6, 2010 through August 15, 2010 a state sales tax holiday will be implemented and certain items purchased during this time period will have a reduced sales tax rate.
June 22, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Celebrates 7th Birthday
Argo Tea-Armitage is thrilled to announce their seventh anniversary in the neighborhood and their plan to celebrate with a special event.
June 9, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Featured in Midwest Meetings Magazine
Free Spirit Yacht Cruises is featured in an article about hosting meetings on cruise ships in the Summer 2010 issue of Midwest Meetings.
June 9, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Wins Blue Ribbon Award
LPCC Member Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park's facility was presented with a Blue Ribbon Award.
June 9, 2010 :: Member
"Hi, Neighbor!" Show Draws Crowd and Chamber Connections
Annual Summer Launch of new work in the gallery & party in ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios' courtyard!
June 9, 2010 :: Member
"The Ideas are Just as Fresh as the Ingredients"
LPCC member California Pizza Kitchen is excited to announce new menu items!
June 8, 2010 :: LPCC
June Part of It, Proud of It
Congratulations to Dentistry for Children (1721 N. Halsted) on being selected as the LPCC's June "Part of It, Proud of It" recipient.
June 8, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Offers Printing Discount for Fellow Members
LPCC member Minuteman Press has special pricing to promote for fellow LPCC members.
June 7, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Publishes Autobiography
Michele Williams, of LPCC member Life Story Services, has published her autobiography Happy Girl Michele, tales of a true renaissance woman which features her artwork and her poetry.
June 7, 2010 :: Community, LPCC
LPCC Helps Welcome Kim Scott's Cafe Twist to Lincoln Park
Located at 2218 N. Lincoln, Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Pretzels’ Café Twist™ opened their new location in May to provide new and unique culinary offerings to the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
June 2, 2010 :: Event, LPCC, Member
Save the Dates: Remaining 2010 LPCC Events
Each year the LPCC hosts approximately 20 networking events including Coffee Connections, Business After Hours, luncheons, the Joint Networking event, New Member Orientations, the Networking Extravaganza and annual Holiday Party. Be sure to check our calendar of events for a complete listing of all LPCC events.
June 1, 2010 :: Community
Attorney General Warns Against Scam Against Seniors
Medicare “spoofing” is an emerging scam that uses caller ID to trick unsuspecting seniors into revealing sensitive financial information. If thieves are given this information, you may quickly find yourself the victim of an emptied bank account.