New Year, New Laws
State Representative Sara Feigenholtz recently informed her constituents about a handful of new laws taking effect in the New Year
43rd Ward Remap Public Hearing
Remapping will affect our lives on a daily-basis for at least the next ten years. Please join us and tell the Rules Committee why it's critical to keep Lincoln Park together!
Chicagoland Chamber Offers Small Biz Resources
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced that their Small Business Development and Resource Center has resources to help local businesses.
CTA Retail Leasing Opportunities
The Chicago Transit Authority ("CTA") in conjunction with Jones Lang LaSalle is hosting an informational Retail Leasing Open House.
Tax Free Transit Incentives for Business
The Center for Neighborhood Technology has unveiled a new program to help promote transit ridership across the region.
New Liquor Tax Takes Effect Jan. 12, 2012
This is a reminder that the Cook County liquor tax will increase effective Jan. 2, 2012.
LPCC Statement on Fresh Market Developments
The LPCC responds to Fresh Market's announcement that they have ended the lease agreement for the site once home to Lincoln Park Hospital.
Shovel!
Make Chicago safe for everyone this winter by clearing snow and ice from the public sidewalks around your property.
Important Business License Renewal Information
Businesses will find that the online license renewal process is fast, easy and secure. More details are coming.
DOE Discusses Mayor's Environmental Consciousness
A core part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration is focused on elevating sustainability throughout Chicago's local government and making Chicago the most environmentally-friendly city in the world.
City Colleges, Goldman Sachs 10K Businesses
Applications are due next Wednesday, October 26th.
Shared Kitchen License
On September 6, 2011 a new ordinance went into effect requiring businesses that provide commercial kitchen spaces, and the food entrepreneurs who utilize these shared kitchens, to obtain newly created business licenses for their specific business activities.
Mayor Improves Time for Certain Licenses
Mayor Emanuel introduced a series of ordinance amendments that improve the time to obtain certain business license types by eliminating unnecessary or redundant City inspections that impede businesses from opening their doors on time, without compromising public safety.
State of Illinois Launches New Website for Employers, Employees
The Illinois Department of Employment Security is excited to announce that they have launched a new website to help local employees, businesses and workforce partners.
LPCC Organizes Business Leaders' Breakfast with Alderman Smith
On Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce welcomed the neighborhood's business leaders and Alderman Michele Smith (43rd) for a roundtable discussion on the high level issues affecting both the business community, Lincoln Park and the City of Chicago.
City Passes Green Business Ordinance
Although considered weak by many in the green business and technology fields, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance on Wednesday that provides designation for businesses operating with sustainable practices.
Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Announces Discount Program for Local Businesses
The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association (HCBA) is excited to announce the launch of a new, innovative program, and would like to offer you an exclusive chance to participate.
Clark Street in Lincoln Park Provides Bike Racks
The Clark Street Special Service Area (SSA) #23 and Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) are excited to announce that 20 bicycle racks have been installed along the busy Clark Street commercial corridor.
2011 State of the Ward Luncheon and Annual Meeting
The LPCC's 2011 State of the Ward Luncheon and Annual Meeting was a time for many members and community leaders to reminisce and celebrate the past, while looking forward to a busy year and change in the neighborhood.
State Passes Small Business Assistance
On January 17 Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation creating the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit, a credit that will assist small businesses and help former Put Illinois to Work participants gain employment.
LPCC President Testifies in Support of Webster Square
The proposed Webster Square development on the site of Lincoln Park Hospital has been divisive. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce has taken a strong pro-business position.
LPCC Responds to Nov. 3 Inside-Booster Article
This letter is in response to your article “Chamber endorses commercial project at shuttered Lincoln Park Hospital site” (Inside-Booster, November 3-9, 2010). Not only does this article make editorial assumptions based on neighborhood hearsay, but it also distorts the facts to make statements against the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC).
Chicago Chambers Respond to Proposed Funding Cuts
As Chicago and the nation recovers from Recession support for local business owners is more important than ever. However, the City of Chicago’s proposed 2011 budget eliminates $3.4 million in funding -- the entire allocation -- to neighborhood chambers of commerce and economic development corporations, known by the City as “delegate agencies.”
Letter to the Editor: Chamber of Commerce Funding Vital to Local Businesses
The following Letter to the Editor was sent by the LPCC in response to a report first announced by the Chicago Sun-Times regarding a proposal to "suspend" chamber of commerce funding to help limit the City of Chicago's budget deficit.
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.
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.
The Solution Station - Big Solutions for Small Businesses
The City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is offering a new program to help launch new small businesses, or meet the needs of small businesses presently fighting through difficult economic times.
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