BACP Highlights Licensing Changes
In April, Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a major effort to simplify and streamline business licensing. This effort will reduce the number of business licenses by 60% and will lower licensing fees for over 10,000 businesses in Chicago.
LPCC Announces 2012 Legislative Agenda
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) today announced their 2012 Legislative Agenda. The LPCC’s annual Legislative Agenda lays the framework for the organization’s business advocacy efforts each year.
Alderman Smith Discusses Liquor Licenses
In her regular report to constituents, Alderman Michele Smith (43rd) recently clarified the process and rules surrounding liquor license approval.
City of Chicago Business Workshops - April 2012
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) continues to offer FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor.
Small Business Health Cooperatives
The LPCC supports legislation introduced by Lincoln Park State Representative Sara Feigenholtz that would make it easier for small businesses and individuals to access affordable health care by creating non-profit health care cooperatives.
New Year, New Laws
State Representative Sara Feigenholtz recently informed her constituents about a handful of new laws taking effect in the New Year
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.
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.
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.
LPCC Announces 2011 Legislative Agenda
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) today announced their 2011 Legislative Agenda, a signpost document that directs the business organization’s advocacy efforts for the coming year.
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.
43rd Ward Candidates Forum
The LPCC was pleasantly suprised and humlbled by the enormous turnout witnessed at the 43rd Ward Candidates Forum held on January 13, 2011. More than 215 residents and business leaders packed DePaul University for an active and engaging discussion about the issues in Chicago, and specifically the Lincoln Park Community. Please follow this link to the Chicago Tribune for more information on the candidates. Additionally, as his family was welcoming twins, Tim Egan was unable to attend the forum and therefore,
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.
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.
Mobile Food Facility Ordinance Introduced to City Council
After several drafts, long debate and discussion, Lincoln Park Aldermen Scott Waguespack (32nd) and Vi Daley (43rd) introduced the "Mobile Food Facility" ordinance into the Chicago City Council chambers on Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
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.
LPCC Featured in Chicago Tribune
After fighting on behalf of members and the massage industry, the LPCC was quoted in an article about the ordinance's potential redrafting and tabling.
LPCC Responds to Proposed Ban on Massage Parlors
As signs point slowly toward economic recovery the focus in Chicago and across the country should be on job creation and new business development. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) appreciates and encourages entrepreneurial spirit as a key element in filling empty storefronts along key commercial districts and as a result, strictly opposes the proposed ordinance banning massage parlors in business areas near residential properties.
LPCC Responds to Proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance
Chicago is a diverse city with international charm and visitors. Helping welcome thousands of tourists each year from across the globe is the city’s equally diverse stock of hotels, motels, guest houses and other accommodations for visitors. With this in mind, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is against the proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance and $500 per unit fee associated with it.
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.
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