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January 2020
Northwest Side Business Networking Reception
Kick off your business goals, join us for our quarterly member mixer to build business connections, learn about business resources, professional development opportunities to build, launch and grow your business. RSVP on Eventbrite here. Featuring guest speaker Tracy Baim, publisher at the Chicago Reader This networking series is a joint collaboration spearheaded by Pulaski Elston Business Association, North River Commission, Six Corners Association, Polish American Chamber of Commerce, Wintrust Mayfair Branch and 2112 and is supported by the Reader. Program:…
Find out more »February 2020
NRC Community Education Event: How Are You An Ally to Public Education?
NRC Community Education Event: How Are You An Ally to Public Education? Tuesday, February 4th 6:30-8:30pm Volta Elementary School, 4950 N. Avers The event will begin with an information sharing session with community organizations who support public education, local students and families from 6:30-7pm. This will provide attendees the chance to learn about resources in their neighborhood, and create connections between organizations. Then speakers from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors will present a ten-minute response to the following question:…
Find out more »SSA 60 Commissioners Meeting
SSA #60 Commissioners Meeting: The Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60), located in the most diverse neighborhood in Chicago, supports a vibrant, safe, clean, beautiful, and welcoming commercial district filled with restaurants, attractive retail and service, and entertainment and cultural options that meet the needs of local residents and attract visitors. SSA programs support both businesses and residents. Current programs and services within the business district: Annual district special events including Tastes & Tours, Flavors, Lot…
Find out more »March 2020
NRC Board of Directors Meeting
North River Commission Board of Directors Meeting
Find out more »May 2020
NRC Board of Directors Meeting
North River Commission Board of Directors Meeting
Find out more »NRC and Chamber Office Closed
NRC and Chamber Office Closed
Find out more »June 2020
Rebuilding Together June 9th
North River Commission invites you to come together to share and prioritize actions for rebuilding our communities and businesses in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Bring your voice to the virtual table and help to strategize what we will will do together over the next 6+ months. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebuilding-together-the-next-6-months-tickets-105978025126 North River Commission serves the city-defined community areas of Albany Park, North Park and Irving Park, from the Chicago River to the east, Cicero Avenue to the west, Addison Street to the…
Find out more »July 2020
NRC and Chamber Office Closed
NRC and Chamber Office Closed
Find out more »October 2020
Flavors of Albany Park Restaurant Crawl 2020
Flavors of Albany Park returns for a special virtual edition in October! This year, Flavors looks a little different... Chicagoland diners, local residents, and visitors alike are invited to experience our vibrant, international community by tasting culinary delights at businesses of their choice. This year, attendees are encouraged to visit or order from any of the restaurants and businesses in our community over the course of three weeks in October, commencing on October 8 through October 31. Learn more at…
Find out more »November 2020
Small Business Saturday – Winter Bingo Card Pick Up & Shop!
This holiday season, shopping locally has never been more important. On #SmallBusinessSaturday, stop by A. Favorite Design to pick up your hard copy of our new #WinterWonderlandBingo card. This year, our bingo card will serve as a shopping guide for the holidays and give you reasons to explore local offerings from 24 small businesses in our community with suggested experiences. Those who get a "bingo" can enter to win local swag so save your receipts now until Feb 28. Learn more or download/print…
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