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Dear Friends,
Please join me for our 2nd Ward meeting on Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. An agenda for the meeting is below. The meeting will include an opportunity to meet Valli Produce store owner Frank Chilelli, as well as the property managers of Evanston Plaza, Frank and Tracy Schwab. Assistant City Manager/CFO Martin Lyons will also be on hand to discuss the City's Proposed 2015 Budget, as well as provide an overview and update on the Evanston Plaza TIF.
Please share this information! My goal is to keep all neighbors in our ward informed about upcoming events and opportunities they can benefit from. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me directly. I can be reached at pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org, or 847-801-9386.
Thank you and take care,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
Agenda
Welcome:
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
Announcements and Staff Reports:
· Community Announcements
· Special Guest: Store Manager from Starbucks Coffee on
Dempster St.
· PST Officer Reggie Napier, 2nd Ward Safety
Report
· Patrick Deignan, Community Engagement Specialist
Information and Community Discussion:
· Economic Development Update:
Meet the Owners: Valli and
Property Managers of Evanston Plaza
o Frank Schwab, Property Manager
o Tracy Schwab, Property Manager
o Frank Chilelli, Valli Store Owner
· The Budget:
Overview and Update on the Evanston Plaza TIF
o Martin Lyons, Assistant City Manager/CFO
Open Forum:
Adjourn:
 Evanston's Youth Job Center, in coordination with the City's Youth and Young Adult Division, will host a job fair at the Levy Senior Center this Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
event is open to all
job-seekers age 18 and up, and will feature opportunities in
retail, customer service, food service, office
administration and more. More information >>>
 Congratulations to Hecky Powell, who will be honored by the City of Evanston this Sunday, November 9, at 1 p.m. The corner of Green Bay Rd. and Emerson St., where Hecky’s has become a stopping point for Evanstonians and many others, will
receive the honorary designation of Hecky Powell Way. Congratulations, Hecky, and thank you for your work in our community!
 On Friday, November 14, join the Evanston Police & Fire Foundation (EPFF) for its 3rd annual Chief’s Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston. The event opens with a reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by the scheduled program and lunch at 12:30 p.m.
The luncheon benefits the EPFF Fund used to enhance public safety delivery across Evanston and acknowledge community leaders who have made significant contributions to public safety throughout the city. The cost to attend is $75. Purchase tickets >>>
 Evanston is joining Global Entrepreneurship Week, the
global celebration of innovators and job creators. From November
17-23, Evanston Entrepreneurship Week will introduce activities each
day to showcase the rising tide of entrepreneurial activity in Evanston,
including the Evanston Edge Startup Showcase on Tuesday, November 18 and the
"Ladies Who Launch" event on Wednesday, November 19. Learn more at www.evanstonentrepreneur.com.
 I invite all community members to support local businesses and get their holiday shopping started in Downtown Evanston with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday on Sat., Nov. 29. Take advantage of special offers, discounts and more in shops, cafés and restaurants in Downtown Evanston throughout the day, and then stay downtown and kick off the holiday celebrations with the Holiday Tree Lighting in Fountain Square at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting will be followed by live music performances. More >>>
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