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New Businesses in Back of the Yards
Since the beginning of the year, four new businesses have opened on the 47th Street business corridor. Sabores Restaurant, 1922 W 47th, 773-475-6111. Sabores opened for business in early January 2012. The business owner, Abel Vences, spent significant time and money rehabilitating his building after it was gutted by fire in June 2011. When the [...]
CFT Diesel Shop Opens in Back of the Yards
Romualdo Martinez, Luis Gaytan and Manuel Corral are friends who just opened Chicago First Transport (CFT), a diesel repair shop located on 2249 W. 47th Pl. The shop, which provides an assortment of services including tractor washes, washouts, tire suspensions and air brake services, handles all tractor and trailer needs. While opening a new business [...]
BYNC Networking Event at Testa Produce
Back of the Yards business owners mingled at Testa Produce Wednesday, May 16 as part a networking event hosted by the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council. The event created the opportunity for various business owners to connect with other professionals in the industry and learn about the CARA Program, an initiative that aims to [...]
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Little Village Businesses Hang Tough in Tight Economy
* Edited by The Gate NO IMMUNITY TO HARD TIMES, BUT RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES PLAN FOR PROSPEROUS FUTURE For years, the storefronts and small businesses lining West 26th Street have sustained Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood through thick and thin economic times. Residents and shoppers throughout the region are highly drawn to the Mexican commercial strip [...]
New Business Opens in Back of the Yards
A new business has opened along 47th Street in Back of the Yards called 47 Mini Mart. The shop is opened seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. providing residents with a place to shop for groceries and more. 47 Mini Mart is located on 1834 W. 47th St. and is owned [...]
BYNC Hosts Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Outreach Session
On Wednesday, April 18 the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council hosted an information session regarding Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million investment to help small businesses in the United States create jobs and economic growth by providing entrepreneurs with a practical business education, access to [...]
Lagunitas Brewery to Open Facility in Chicago
It took only a series of tweets for Tony Magee, founder and owner of North California-based Lagunitas Brewery to announce over Twitter big news for South Side beer enthusiasts —the opening of the 250-barrel Lagunitas Brewery in Chicago. “We’re gonna make a little bit o’ NorCal right there in the city of Chicago. You 6,380 [...]
Upcoming Events from the Business Resource Center
The Back of the Yards Business Resource Center is planning several events in the next few months. All events will begin at 5:30 p.m. Last Minute Tax Tips Seminar – April 11 NHS Home Ownership Education Center 1823 W 47th St, This seminar will focus on last minute actions you can take to reduce your [...]
9th District Police Hold Annual Business Liquor License Meeting
The 9th District held its annual business liquor license meeting on Wednesday, March 28, in the 9th District police station’s community room with all the liquor license holders that surround U.S. Cellular Field in anticipation of the 2012 baseball season. Commander David Jarmusz of the 9th District brought this meeting together to provide an [...]
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City Plans to Allocate Funds to Support Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
An $11 million settlement between the City and Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. will be used exclusively for the development and improved administration of the City’s Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE) programs and the encouragement of M/WBE participation, announced Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday, Feb. 27. “The settlement funds from Allied Waste will enable us to [...]
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