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Connect in 2025 with the Uptown Chamber
The Chamber is focusing on the fundamentals in 2025. We're reserving one day a week to engage our members and facilitate relationship building. Uptown's 2025 Tuesday networking events are designed to bring together local businesses and nonprofits in a fusion of fun and professional growth. Our engagement series is built on the basic principals of relationship building and mutual support. On Tuesdays we'll tap into our diverse industry mix: Business Referral Networking, Happy Hour Networking, Nonprofit
Small Steps, Big Impact: Success Through Sustainable Practices
Running a small business today means more than just focusing on profits; it involves making conscious choices that benefit the environment and society. Adopting sustainable practices can seem daunting, but with thoughtful planning, it becomes an integral part of your business model. By embracing sustainability, you not only reduce your ecological footprint but also enhance your brand’s reputation and operational efficiency. Here are some practical strategies to help your small business thrive
Cariño & Demera Ethiopian Make Time Out Chicago's 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago 2024
Time Out Chicago just released their list of the 50 best restaurants Chicagoans have to try in 2024, and two of Uptown's own made the list! You can view the full spread at https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/best-chicago-restaurants-our-picks-for-every-cuisine View Cariño's full review at https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/carino View Demera Ethiopian's full review at https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/demera-ethiopian
Chicago Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago features 3 of Uptown's very own!
Chicago Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago sheds light on some of the best cuisine happening in Uptown!To find out more about the restaurants and even how to support them pleasevisit https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2024/chicagos-50-best-restaurants-ranked/
On Uptown's Chamber of Commerce Instagram we feature: Chicago Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants features 3 from Uptown!
Chicago Magazine features 50 of Chicago's top restaurants, 3 from Uptown! To learn more visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NergoP8I2/?img_index=1
Hopleaf Listed in Top 25 Chicago Restaurants by New York Times
The New York Times featured Hopleaf Bar in "The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now." Read the full feature at https://www.nytimes.com/article/best-restaurants-chicago.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20240409&instance_id=119700&nl=the-morning®i_id=92843471&segment_id=162980&te=1&user_id=cee6420c8efe524d437826aac41851a0.
Fat Miilk, A Vietnamese Coffee Shop, Opens In Uptown's Asia On Argyle
Block Club Chicago features newly opened Fat Miilk's first physical location. The new Vietnamese cafe is located at 5018 N Broadway. Read the full article at Fat Miilk, A Vietnamese Coffee Shop, Opens In Uptown's Asia On Argyle (blockclubchicago.org).
Mao Bar #3 on Chicago Magazine's The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
Mao Bar, within Immm Rice & Beyond, was #3 on Chicago Magazine's "The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now." Check out the full feature at https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2024/the-10-hottest-restaurants-in-chicago-right-now-32/.
Chicago's 'Pothole Picasso' Opens a Studio/Gallery in Uptown - Chicago Sun-Times
Artist Jim Bachor's newly opened studio was featured in the Chicago Sun-Times. Learn more about the studio and Jim's art by reading the full article at https://chicago.suntimes.com/art/2024/03/13/pothole-artist-chicago-pothole-picasso-opens-studio-gallery-in-uptown.
WGN Around Town Checks Out Get A Grip Trapeze
WGN's Ana Belaval stopped by Get a Grip Trapeze for an Around Town segment and learned more about their programming and upcoming opportunities to get involved! View the full segment at https://wgntv.com/morning-news/around-town/around-town-checks-out-get-a-grip-trapeze/ Learn more about Get a Grip Trapeze and follow them for more! https://getagriptrapeze.com/ @getagriptrapeze FB: Get a Grip Trapeze
Artist Famous For Filling Potholes With Tiny Mosaics Opens Gallery In Uptown - Block Club Chicago
Artist Jim Bachor's gallery opening was featured in Block Club Chicago. Some of Jim's pieces and the gallery space are featured in the article. View the full article at Artist Famous For Filing Potholes With Tiny Mosaics Opens Gallery In Uptown (blockclubchicago.org).
Immm Rice and Beyond Offers Authentic Taste of Thailand in Uptown - WBBM AM
Immm Rice & Beyond was featured on Made in Chicago on WBBM NewsRadio! Owner Dew Suriyawan shared his entrepreneurial journey, menu highlights, and information on his newly added bar in the restaurant, Mao Bar. Read the full article and listen to the radio segment at https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/imm-rice-and-beyond-offers-authentic-taste-of-thailand-in-uptown.
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The Uptown Chamber Turns 100 Years Old!
Uptown’s cultural history is unique. Since the beginning, Uptown has been a shopping, entertainment, and dining destination for people of all walks of life; a port of entry for immigrants; and a home to generations of visual and performing artists. The histories of Uptown and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce are inextricably linked. After all, it was one of the Chamber’s founding members who coined “Uptown” as the name for our neighborhood. Since its incorporation in 1923, the Chamber has served and promoted
7th District Small Business Restoration Grant
State Senator Mike Simmons is pleased to announce the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant, made possible by $2.5 million in funds he has secured to provide one-time, $10,000 grants to Illinois 7th District small businesses. This grant is provided in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and facilitated by five local chambers. Grant funds are intended for small businesses who have missed out on previous granting opportunities, are in danger of closure and/or
