News
Young West Siders explore summer job opportunities
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Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.
Business
West Side institution reopens Tuesday after major renovation
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Uncle Remus will reopen at 5611 W. Madison St. on April 12. The business received a $160,000 grant from INVEST South/West, a community improvement initiative under Mayor Lori Lightfoot that targets Austin and several other West and South side neighborhoods.
News
Austin chamber opening new office
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The office at 5400 W. Madison St. will be open three days a week. There are three new part-time employees to help business owners apply for grants and other funding opportunities.
Black press
West Side leaders, Black press push NFL to do more for and with Black-owned businesses
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The group pushed for more contracts and jobs for the Black community and for the league to increase its advertising in the Black press. “This is an opportunity for the NFL to say, ‘Yes, we would like to engage with Black businesses, to do our part, to make sure that we can help communities develop and grow, and try to put people to work and try to help with the violence that is happening in the streets,'” said state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
Austin
City awards 3 Austin businesses Chicago Recovery grants
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The three businesses – POTLUC, Soul City Chicago and Third City Cafe – are receiving about $3 million out of $14.4 million being funded through the Chicago Recovery Plan. More than 180 proposals were submitted during the latest round of funding. The next deadline to apply for a grant is Jan. 31.
BUILD Chicago
Building Black wealth on the West Side
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Community stakeholders and Fifth Third Bank recently engaged in a discussion on the importance of workforce development and investment in Austin. Speakers included Layla Bitoy, owner of Bitoy’s Sweet Treats, and Bradly Johnson of BUILD Chicago.
Community
Stop by fall resource fair
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Stop by the community fall harvest resource fair and music extravaganza Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be held at By The Hand, 415 N. Laramie Ave. Learn about how to get access to lending, rental assistance, free legal help and more. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m.
Homepage Featured
New business center in Soul City helps entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality
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The Dream Center is a new co-working spaces and business support services agency on Chicago Avenue.
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Out and about in Austin: A day of food, fun and music
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Outdoor dining spaces, live music and art come to Chicago Avenue and Madison Street on Friday, Sept. 10 from 12-2 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. as part of Austin’s first al fresco event.
Business
Major improvements planned for Chicago Avenue
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City officials recently briefed West Side residents on the $21 million Austin corridor improvement project. The goal of the project, which covers Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue, is to provide a safe, walkable and attractive street that will foster community and economic growth.