Upcoming Events & Meetings
North River Commission is committed to building and engaging our community.
Explore our upcoming and past events below.
Small Business Improvement Fund Workshop
Join our office and Wintrust Bank for an information session on both the Lawrence/Pulaski AND the Lawrence/Kedzie Small Business Improvement Fund! We will be going over the eligible applicants, the application process, the available resources and so much more!
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides reimbursement grants to Chicago small businesses to make permanent building improvements and repairs. Grants can be up to $150,000 for commercial projects and $250,000 for industrial projects. SBIF rolls out to accept applications each month in various TIF Districts.
This information session will take place on April 2nd at 12:30 PM at our North River Commission Office located at 3403 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Suite #301. We are excited to explore this opportunity with you and help you access the resources needed to improve your business.
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Acompañe a nuestra oficina y a Wintrust Bank en una sesión informativa sobre el Fondo para la Mejora de Pequeñas Empresas de Lawrence/Pulaski y Lawrence/Kedzie. Revisaremos los solicitantes elegibles, el proceso de solicitud, los recursos disponibles y mucho más.
El Fondo para la Mejora de Pequeñas Empresas (SBIF) ofrece subvenciones de reembolso a pequeñas empresas de Chicago para realizar mejoras y reparaciones permanentes en sus edificios. Las subvenciones pueden ser de hasta $150,000 para proyectos comerciales y $250,000 para proyectos industriales. El SBIF acepta solicitudes cada mes en varios distritos TIF.
Esta sesión informativa se llevará a cabo el 2 de abril a las 12:30 p.m. en nuestra oficina de la Comisión del Río Norte, ubicada en 3403 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, Suite 301. Nos entusiasma explorar esta oportunidad con usted y ayudarle a acceder a los recursos necesarios para mejorar su negocio.
Esta presentación se realizará en inglés, pero se puede ofrecer traducción al español.
REGISTER HERE/ REGISTRATE AQUI
Flavors of Albany Park
SAVE THE DATE for the 14th Annual FLAVORS of ALBANY PARK, the northside’s biggest restaurant crawl with over 50 restaurants participating!
Chicago Vintage Fest @ Albany Park
SAVE THE DATE FOR CHICAGO VINTAGE FEST TO COME TO ALBANY PARK FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! Taking place on Kedzie Ave between Lawrence and the Kedzie Brown Line
Smart Money Workshop: How to Manage Your Money Better
Join us for this workshop and learn how to manage your money better through financial management tips. Understand this critical practice for yourself or for your business by a professional advisor from Wintrust Bank.
Location TBA.
Doors open at 5pm
Workshop begins at 530pm. Networking after.
Hosted by the Chicago Business Center and Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
2025 Northside Restaurant Week
Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Chicago's north side during North Side Restaurant Week! Hosted by six business organizations, this collaborative event invites you to explore a world of flavors across Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Albany Park, Edgewater, Irving Park, Northcenter, North Park, Rogers Park, and Uptown. From Argentinian and French to Serbian and modern American cuisine, participating restaurants will showcase their unique offerings with special prix fixe menus.
Our participating restaurants include Kale My Name, Los Barriles Restaurant and Sports Bar, Maman Zari, Mima’s Taste of Cuba, Perfect Brunch Bro’s, Angelo’s Wine Bar, El Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Beograd Cafe & Restaurant, Chim Thai Cuisine, and Kabobi Persian & Mediterranean Grill.
North Side Restaurant week runs Thursday, February 27 - Sunday, March 9.
2025 Community Choice Awards
It is that time of year again, let's celebrate the Community Choice Awards! Join on Feb 27th to celebrate our best businesses, chosen by the Community!
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/community-choice-awards
