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Member News:Our Members Have a Lot To Share With You! Celebrate Record Store Day in Logan Square and AvondaleSaturday, April 21st, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Visit the cool shops and events that are happening right here in Logan Square and Avondale. Start early at Record Breakers, 2935 N Milwaukee.They open at 7 AM with a large selection of limited RSD releases and will be raffling off some rare box sets. Live music begins at 12 PM. $20 in RSD purchases will get you a $1 Lagunitas draft at Moe’s Tavern. Next hop over to Bric a Brac, 3156 W. Diversey, opening with free donuts and coffee at 8 AM. There will be bands and Lost Lake will be mixing Bric-a-Braquiris next door. Bucket of Blood, 3182 N Elston, opens at 10 AM with The RSD Prehistoric Time Party, complete with themed drinks. Feel free to wear theme-appropriate costumes. After, head to DMen Tap, with your receipt from Bucket O’Blood for 20% off food. Finally, stop by the Comfort Station, 2579 N Milwaukee, for the 8th Annual RSD Numero Pop Up Store with thousands of new and used LPs, CDs, 45s, dingers, tapes, tees, tests, and other additional weirdness from their warehouse. They’ll have brand new limited edition LPs W2NG and Creation: We Are Paintermen available for purchase and a few records that won't quite be in stores. If you are taking advantage of those drink specials, Lyft will offer 20% off (up to $5) on rides to select record stores. Promo code: RSD2018 City Lit Books "Tell Me How It Ends" Book ClubMonday, April 23rd 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tell Me How It Ends is a reading group for nonfiction titles focusing on current events and social justice. This month's selection is "Emergent Strategy" by Adrienne Maree Brown. City Lit Books "In Brief" Book ClubTuesday, Tuesday April 24th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Every month, City Lit Book's In Brief Book Club will explore a work of collected short stories or personal essays from writers both new and established. This month's selection "A Thousand Distant Radios" by Woody Skinner. Ampersand Cowork Free Day and the Grand Opening of our Rooftop DWednesday, April 25th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Come by and work free from distraction and get s#@t done! There will be unlimited coffee and snacks, a whole bunch of great people coworking—and the grand opening of our 2,000 square foot rooftop deck! Just for our Free Day attendees—when you sign up for a six-month dedicated desk or office membership, we'll give you 50% off the month of May! City Lit Books "Weird & Wonderful" Book ClubWednesday, April 25th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Every month, City Lit Book's Weird & Wonderful Book Club will celebrate the Weird be it science fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, meta-fiction, magical realism, and genres otherwise strange. This month's selection "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders. City Lit Books "Found in Translation" Book ClubThursday, April 26th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm At our "Found in Translation" Book Club every month we dive into fresh English translations of stand-out fiction from around the world. Join us as we get to know authors whose work was previously inaccessible to English readers! This month's selection "A Whole Life" by Robert Seethaler. City Lit Books "Author Event"Friday, April 27th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Author Event: Mike Gunter and "Tales of an Ecotourist". City Lit Books Celebrates "Independent Bookstore Day"Saturday, April 28th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Come celebrate your favorite local bookstore, Logan Square's own literary hub City Lit Books! Its Independent Bookstore Day! City Lit Books "Author Event"Saturday, April 28th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Author Event: Jean Iversen and "Local Flavor". "Paws for Celebration" Fundraiser for Harmony House For CatsSaturday, April 28th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 5:00 pm – Doors open, Silent Auction opens, Cat’s Meow Raffle and Bag Raffle, Complimentary wine offered until 6 pm The Auction will feature original works by local artists, electronics, gift certificates for fine dining, theater and sporting events, stunning gift baskets, jewelry, pet-themed collectibles, and gifts for the pampered cat or dog in your life. Guests will enjoy the gorgeous interior of this exclusive and historic venue, a stunning view of the golf course from our banquet room. Business Casual attire is recommended. Free self-parking is available in their lot. CTA access via #81W West Lawrence bus. Pre-paid reservations must be received by noon on Monday, April 23rd. Cash, personal checks, and credit cards are accepted as payment for your auction items. Winning bidders must be present for Auction checkout at 8 pm to pay for their items. Help Local Men by Donating to Northside Latin ProgressNorthside Latin Progress works to improve the economic and spiritual life of local men. Help by donating used men's bikes, tools, blankets, towels, jeans, boots, construction shoes, tennis shoes sizes 6 1/2 and up, t-shirts, rain-gear, hot plates, gift certificates to grocery stores or cash. Items can be delivered to the Resurrection Church office, 3043 N Francisco, weekdays, 10 AM - 7 PM (please do not leave donations in the blue box in the lot) or after hours to the porch at 1917 N Kedzie. For more information, visit their facebook page. Rosa's Lounge Celebrates 34th AnniversaryRosa's Lounge Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978 after meeting Jr. Wells and Buddy Guy in Milan. We are presently celebrating our 34th Anniversary, and we invite you to share in the festivities Vote for Logan Square's BestThe LoganSquarist Best of Logan Square returns for its third year to celebrate the best this amazing neighborhood has to offer. Neighbors vote for their favorite businesses, shops, artists, restaurants, bars, neighborhood features and more. The 2016 awards garnered more than 100 awards and nearly 500 votes! City Lit Books "Story Time"City Lit Books Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (you're welcome to pop in late!). We'll have sing-alongs and read-alongs! |
SBA Presents "Hubzone Orientation" Workshop
Upcoming Event
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday, March 8th 9:30 am - 11:30 am The Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program (HUBZone) stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting assistance to small businesses. For SBA HUBZone Program FAQs: click here » calendar
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Small Business Center WebsitePreview the Small Business Center website, a one-stop destination for small business owners and entrepreneurs, for information on licenses, permits, and additional resources available to small businesses in Chicago. Please send your feedback to smallbusinesscenter@cityofchicago.org. Logan Square AldermenJoe Moreno (1st) Upcoming events
Monthly Business Education WorkshopsIn the opinion of the Logan Square Chamber this is the most effective investment in time any small business or entrepreneur can make. The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops will vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located at 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Room 805, Chicago, IL 60602. Facebook facebook.com/ChicagoBACP?fref=nf BACP is also offering a program designed to give business owners the essential elements in starting and growing a business. * Attend nine workshops at BACP and earn a Business Start-Up Certificate. For more information or to register for a workshop call 312-744-5344. or download calendar: "Save the Dates" for 2018 City Festivals/EventsChicago Park District Program Sign-up Forest Preserve's Schedule Your favorite Chicago festivals are on the horizon. Save the dates for these and more. February 10 - May 13: Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show March 23rd - November 6: Food Truck Festivals March 23-August 19: Arte Diseño Xicágo April 1-30: Chicago Dance Month April 4, 11, 18 & 25: Dame Myra Hess Concerts April 11 & May 9: Jazz Links Jam Session April 20-22: CineYouth Festiva May 5: Kids and Kites Festival May 19: Lincoln Park Zoo food Truck Social May 26: Memorial Day Parade May 26: House Music Festival May 27: Bike the Drive June 1-2: Gospel Music Festival June 2-September 7: Movies in the Parks June 8-10: Blues Festival June 13-August 18: Grant Park Music Festival June 18-August 16: Millenium Park Summer Music Series June 24: Chicago Pride Parade Year Round Every Sunday: Maxwell Street Market Visit cityofchicago.org/dcase for more information and more special events in 2017! All dates are subject to change. click here for the Official Chicago Visitor Guide Employment OpportunitiesCTA has various job openings to apply please visit transitchicago.com/careers The Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office is currently seeking Field Representatives in Cook County to interview respondents. Bicycling Safe Routes Ambassadors Connecting Youth to a Successful Future with a Summer Job in Chicago onesummerchicago.org Humboldt Park among others are seeking seasonal instructors click here for more information EMT Training Class for Women (Tuition Free) An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician. These are the first responders who’s duty it is to assess, stabilize and transport patients in a medical emergency. To qualify you must be: Employment Opportunities With the Chicago Housing Authority click here to apply BRIGHT FUTURE: CPD & CFD Recruiting / Info Sessions Those with sophomore students in high school considering careers of service in the Chicago Police or Fire Departments are encouraged to attend one of several recruitment and information sessions for the Class of 2018 coming up in the next few months. JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY Bilingual Employees Needed at O'Hare The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has job openings available. If you would like to see the job listings and want more information, please click here. Scam and Fraud AlertsSenior Citizens Alert! From the Illinois Secretary of State Corporate Scam Alert— A firm called Corporate Records Service is contacting Illinois businesses in an attempt to collect a $125 fee to fill out a corporation’s “Annual Minutes Records Form.” The Illinois Business Corporation Act does not require corporations to file a “Minutes Records Form” or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity. Please contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Division at 800-243-0618 to file a complaint regarding this scam solicitation. From the IRS The Internal Revenue Service today issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees. The IRS has learned this scheme already has claimed several victims as payroll and human resources offices mistakenly email payroll data including Forms W-2 that contain Social Security numbers and other personally identifiable information to cybercriminals posing as company executives. If your CEO appears to be emailing you for a list of company employees, check it out before you respond. Everyone has a responsibility to remain diligent about confirming the identity of people requesting personal information about employees. Read more from the IRS here From the BACP Know Before You Hire a Tax Preparer Every tax season unsuspecting Chicagoans fall victim to tax preparation firms that use hidden charges and recommend unnecessary and expensive tax refund products like Refund Anticipation Loans (RALS) or Refund Anticipation Checks (RACS) to make a profit at the expense of citizens' deserved tax refunds. For more information click here Always Be Alert The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection protects consumers from deception and fraud in the marketplace. We accept and investigate complaints submitted online or via 311. BACP promotes consumer awareness to help consumers protect themselves. MasterCard Phone Scam Hits Northern Illinois Many consumers in Northern Illinois are reporting that they are receiving automated messages stating that their MasterCard has been compromised. The consumer is instructed to call and verify their information in order to get a new card. The Better Business Bureau warns that if an automated system calls asking for credit card information it is probably a scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering tips on what consumers need to know to protect themselves. If you should receive one of these calls you should: Not return a call from a pre-recorded message. If speaking to a live "operator" ask for his/or her name, department and extension. Then hang up call the number on the back of your card and ask for that person. Never provide personal or financial information to someone you do not know. Feel free to just hang-up. Using the number on the back of your card or on your statement call the credit card company that issued your card if you have security questions or concerns. FRAUD ALERT: Warning for Property Owners in Cook County The Cook County Recorder of Deeds encourages all property owners to sign up for notification every time paperwork is filed regarding their property. ComED Phone Payment Scams ComEd warns of individuals calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their service will be disconnected unless payment is made. ComED will never call you to ask you for cash or request that you purchase a prepaid credit card to make a payment on your bill. If you have concerns about the status of your account, please call ComEd Customer Service at 800-334-7661. Visit comed.com/scamalert to learn more. IRS Warns About Continuing Scam Phone Calls The IRS is continuing to warning to taxpayers not to be fooled by impostors posing as tax agency representatives. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They may know a lot about you, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. If you don't answer, they often leave an "urgent" callback request. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, here's what you should do: If you know you owe taxes or think you might owe, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS workers can help you with a payment issue. If you know you don't owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov. If you've been targeted by this scam, also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their "FTC Complaint Assistant" at ftc.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint. Remember, too, the IRS does not use email, text messages or any social media to discuss your personal tax issue. For more information on reporting tax scams, go to www.irs.gov. BACP Campaigns to Help Consumers Understand Credit Reports and Avoid Becoming Victims of Fraud To help consumers stay safe, BACP has launched a campaign to ensure consumers know their rights when it comes to credit and avoid becoming victims of fraud. "The City of Chicago protects consumers from fraud by resolving complaints and taking action against fraudulent businesses," said Commissioner Maria Guerra Lapacek of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. "We also take a proactive approach by promoting consumer awareness through educational campaigns to help people protect themselves." The campaign is made up of Know Your Credit Report and Know How to Fix Your Credit Report. Commercial Real Estate LocatorCommercial Real Estate available for lease or for sale in Logan Square. Please try visiting the City of Chicago's new Site Selector online program: You may also try these links to search for available properties:
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