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Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3)(Notice of Funding Opportunity 2160-2940) This program offers grants to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) or very small businesses (VSBs)1 to support small business capital improvement projects. This program will offer small business grants across the state to help eligible businesses achieve sustainable growth, improve efficiency, and create and retain jobs.

    It’s crucial to understand your rights as a local inhabitant in Chicago. No matter your immigration status, you have fundamental protections under U.S. law. From access to healthcare and education to protection from discrimination, knowing your rights ensures that you can stand up for yourself and your loved ones. What You Should Know: ✅ You have the right to remain silent and not answer questions about your immigration status. ...

If creating music is your passion, stop by Ceasar’s Music of Illinois. This Latina-owned store offers a wide selection of custom instruments, from accordions to guitars to DJ equipment, inviting you to explore a world of musical possibilities. From traditional instruments and brands like Yamaha, Korg, and Hohner, to Ibañez, Pasaye and Takamine. If you are in search of an instrument, Ceasar's is the place to go. From bajoquintos to violins ...

We are thrilled to recognize Dennis Pizza as our Business of the Month! For years, Dennis Pizza has been a staple and an iconic part of our community here on 26th Street. Whether you're grabbing a delicious chicken sandwich or sharing a pizza with friends, Denni's is the perfect spot to enjoy great food and even better company. They offer casual eatery serving pizza, burgers and other American comfort food, ...

La Chaparrita Grocery, an iconic establishment in Chicago’s vibrant Little Village, is our 2024 October Business of the Month! La Chaparrita has been in the community for more than 20 years! The restaurant has received many recognitions, including being featured in Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Eater Chicago, and Time Out Chicago. On television, La Chaparrita has appeared on shows like Check, Please!, Chicago’s Best, and the Netflix series Taco Chronicles, which showcases exceptional taquerias across ...

We are proud to honor their hard work and dedication to providing high quality services and products to our community for many years, as a thriving part of our 26th Street Corridor business community. - Linda’s Shoes has Women’s footwear for every occasion - Work, Play, and a Night Out - Find Discount Women’s Shoes at Linda’s Shoes - Boots, Sandals, Dress, and Casual - Looking for Women’s shoes, pumps, ...

Congratulations to Erie-La Salle Body Shop for being recognized as our August Business of the Month! Erie LaSalle Body Shop is a longtime business in Little Village.With over 30 certified auto body technicians on staff 6 days a week, the family business provide super fast collision repair cycle times and lifetime warranty. Erie-La Salle Body Shop' lives by its mission to minimize the disruption in the lives clients lives due to ...

Our July 2024 Business of the Month is Grace Christian Academy. Grace Christian Academy is a PreK - 8th Grade school located at  4106 W 28th St, Chicago, IL 60623 in Little Village. Grace Lutheran School was founded in 1896 in the Little Village neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. The school initially served an Eastern European population that lived in the neighborhood. During the following decades, the demographics ...

José Gutiérrez is a proud Chicago immigrant and owner of La Orquidea, a local event planning company with a focus on florals! José’s event planning expertise stems from his exquisite creative floral experience, which began in Michoacán, Mexico, at 15 years old. Under the watchful eye of José, weddings become fairytale memories, Quinceañera’s dreams become magical, life’s milestones become unforgettable, and private events become an avant-garde experience for their guests. ...