North Branch Works

Wondering about current construction in the North Branch?

Join us Tuesday, April 14th at 10am for an infrastructure webinar, including updates on

• Chicago & Halstead
• Cortland
• and Grand bridges

As these projects move forward, NBW understands the importance of keeping our businesses and neighborhood partners informed so that disruptions are minimized as much as possible.

Please register at the link in our bio, or visit NorthBranchWorks.org for more information.

The wait is over… THIS THURSDAY, the brewery and distillery tour is here💫

Join us for an evening of breweries and distilleries across the north branch, visit your favorite neighborhood spots, and taste craft brews and spirits!

What you get in your ticket:

🍻 Round trip transportation from The Green Exchange (2545 W Diversey)

🍻 3 brewery and distillery stops

🍻 Dinner at

🍻 Tastings of craft brews and spirits

Being a friend and head to our link in bio for tickets.

See you there!

Take a peek into this week’s newsletter, highlighting the latest at North Branch Works!

Did you know ComEd has an open energy efficiency program for businesses to help them reduce their energy bills

This program can:

💡Pay for the cost of energy efficiency upgrades like LED lights, smart thermostats, compressors, and more

💡NBW has been busy promoting this program to businesses in our service area

💡So far, 30 businesses have taken advantage of this program, including Boulevard Bistro (2753 N Western Avenue)

💡One of our industrial businesses partook in this program and saved $34,000 in out-of-pocket costs; these upgrades will reduce its energy consumption by 75%.

💡Think you could benefit from this program? Contact Steve Simmons at 773-929-5552 x2226 or [email protected]

Are you a business in the Kennedy/Kimball TIF District?
Improve your business through the Small Business Improvement Fund, opening Wednesday, April 1st.

🏫Submit a simple preliminary application between April 1st - April 30th at 5pm

🏫Bring yourself and a friend to our information session Wednesday, April 1st, co-hosted by Wintrust Bank.

Where: Revolution Brewing (3340 N Kedzie Ave)
When: 12:30pm
Lunch will be provided.

Learn how you can improve your business at a low cost!

What is the SBIF program?

The Small Business Improvement Fund is a reimbursable grant available to small businesses and manufacturers, funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.

Each month, a new TIF opens for SBIF, and the rollout calendar can be found on Chicago.gov.

SomerCor administers the program.

Check out SBIF online or utilize their locator tool to find out whether your business is eligible.

See you on Wednesday!

Anyone who purchases a ticket to our brewery & distillery tour on April 9 between March 12-19 will automatically be entered into a raffle for a bottle of Maplewood Brewery & Distillery's Fat Pug single malt whiskey (retail: $70). Every ticket purchased comes iwth a one raffle entry. The more tickets you buy, the more entries you'll receive. If you have been thinking about coming on the tour, now is the time to sign up, which you can do here: https://events.humanitix.com/north-branch-brewery-tour

YOU’RE INVITED!

The North Branch Brewery and Distillery tour is right around the corner. Come learn about advanced manufacturing in our area while tasting craft brews and spirits!

🍻Meet breweries and distilleries in your neighborhood like and

🚐Transportation included in ticket price, pick up and drop off at the Green Exchange (2545 W Diversey Ave)

🍽️Dinner included in ticket price

🤩Bring a neighbor, tell a friend, and register now before our raffle ends!

Register by scanning the QR code on slide 2, and visiting the link in bio.

We’ll see you there!

Our latest e-newsletter just came out this morning. Check out the latest news and updates from the North Branch. Highlights include the second phase of the Lathrop Homes (pictured) redevelopment project, Dolce Arte opening at Rockwell On The River, and a spotlight on KOVAL Distillery and Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart.
https://conta.cc/3Nb8S7J

CALLING ALL SUBCONTRACTORS!
Lathrop Homes redevelopment begins this summer, subcontractors needed

Join the orientation at Hire360
2540 S State. St., Chicago 60616
Thursday, March 12th
10 AM

This $250 million project will include:

* renovation of 8 of Lathrop’s buildings
* demo of 3 buildings
* construction of 1 new building
* 309 renovated apartments
*and more

If you are unable to attend, please message [email protected]

CALLING ALL SUBCONTRACTORS!
Lathrop Homes redevelopment begins this summer, subcontractors needed

Join the orientation at Hire360
2540 S State. St., Chicago 60616
Thursday, March 12th
10 AM

This $250 million project will include:

* renovation of 8 of Lathrop’s buildings
* demo of 3 buildings
* construction of 1 new building
* 309 renovated apartments
*and more

If you are unable to attend, please message [email protected]

TONIGHT!

Join us at The Green Exchange (2545 W Diversey Ave.) for a seminar on estate planning and exit strategies catered to your business needs.

We’re patterning with Pueblo Consulting to discuss family succession, management buyout, employee stock ownership, and more.

Register at the link in bio, find out more information by visiting northbranchworks.org

4pm to 6pm in Trogo Kitchen, refreshments available from .co

Check out our Year of Grants breakdown!

🏙️Workforce Solutions Program, utilizing City of Chicago funding of up to $250,000 for training expenses

🏙️Community Development Grants, due February 13th 2026

🏙️Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)
✏️Kennedy/Kimball TIF opens April 1st
✏️Goose Island TIF opens August 1st

🏙️Small Business Energy Efficiency Incentives through ComEd, apply by March 31st to save money on your electricity bill

For more information please visit the link in our bio.

Get a sneak peak filming Behind the Business License!

This morning, at Hyun’s Hapkido & Taekwondo School (2743 N Western), we joined the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to film Master Hyun’s Behind the Business License.

Be sure to check it out in early May. Stay tuned!