5th Ward Merchant Workshop
 Alderman Rue Simmons invites the storefront merchants of the 5th Ward to attend a free merchant workshop, exclusively for the 5th Ward, hosted by City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz.
In addition to the opportunity to discuss issues impacting your business, Annie Coakley from Downtown Evanston and Katherine Gotsick of the Main Dempster Mile will share best practices in merchant district management.
The event will be held June 10, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave in Room 2402.
Institute for Therapy Through Arts and Four Star Arts Benefit Cabaret
 ITA is teaming up once again with Four Star Arts for an all ages musical cabaret on June 9. This concert will feature some of the talented performers from their past show, and all proceeds will benefit ITA families.
Tickets are available now.
Trunk Show at Artem Pop Up Gallery May 18
 Don't miss the Trunk Show for Mosaic artist Vaiju Saraf of The Red Maple on Saturday, May 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Artem Pop Up Gallery.
Evanston Craft Crawl May 16
 Celebrate Evanston's neighborhood brewery and distilleries by stopping into local shops for tastings of Sketchbook beer, Few Spirits cocktails, and Kombucha Brava kombucha!
Tickets are available now.
Vintage Garage Heads to Evanston
 Vintage Garage heads to Evanston May 19, July 21, and September 15. Featuring an all new garage with 75-100 vendors. Offerings include vintage furniture, home décor, vintage clothing, vinyl, memorabilia, and more!
Printmaking Studio Exhibition
 This exhibition features artwork made by printmaking students at the Evanston Art Center, and will run through July 25 at The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. There will be an Artist Reception at the Civic Center Thursday, May 30, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Artisan SummerFest Mural Ribbon Cutting
 The ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue on the 2nd floor landing.
Evanston's Fountain Square Dedication May 18
 Community members are invited to join Mayor Stephen Hagerty and 1st Ward Ald. Judy Fiske in celebrating the dedication and opening of Fountain Square's new zero-depth fountain on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m.
Thursday Night Live Returns June 13
 Thursday Night Live returns for its 20th year to Fountain Square Plaza this summer with an exciting 10-concert series! Every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. enjoy live music ranging from jazz, classic rock, rockabilly, blues, swing, and more.
Request for Letters of Intent Due May 31
 The City is seeking proposals for an experienced food establishment operator to lease, equip and fully operate the cafe located at 1823 Church St., in the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. This city-owned building, just northeast of Evanston Township High School, is used by the City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services department for programs focused on culture, education, health/wellness and outreach.
ABC7 Highlights Temperance Beer Co. for Illinois Craft Beer Week
 Temperance Beer Co., Evanston's first and oldest brewery and tap room, was highlighted this week in ABC7 Chicago for Illinois Craft Beer Week.
Hungry Hound Reviews 10Q Chicken
 10Q Chicken takes a more thoughtful approach to fried chicken, according to ABC7's Hungry Hound. Whether opting for the Korean version or the standard, it is one fantastic chicken sandwich.
2019 Parking Lot Improvement Project
 The City will be contracting parking lot improvements over the next three months at Parking Lot #51 - Tallmadge Park and 717 Howard Street. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of July. Work at each location is expected to last approximately six weeks.
Business Highlights
Discover RavenRook Publishing and the Have Dreams Academy
Capitalizing on the resurgence of tabletop roleplaying games, RavenRook Publishing has found a unique niche. Under the moniker The Rook & The Raven, they craft and sell high quality disc-bound gaming notebooks specifically designed with these sorts of games in mind. Offering a wide variety of products, including highly customizable diaries and planners, this is the perfect destination to meet your gaming journal needs.
RavenRook began working with the Have Dreams Academy program, an intensive workforce training program for young adults with high functioning autism. In September 2018, owners Déja and Amber Augustine welcomed two participants from the Have Dreams workforce training program. As the RavenRook team has continued to grow, their staff of 10 now includes three Have Dreams graduates. This ongoing partnership is a great example of inclusive employment and we are thrilled to have them as part of the Evanston community!
Read full blog post here.
Business Resources
Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
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If you provide paid family leave and medical leave for your employees, you may be eligible for a tax credit. For more information, click below. |
Harper College and the Illinois Small Business Administration
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College provides no-cost confidential consulting for small and home-based businesses. Schedule an appointment to receive expert help an advisor. The Illinois SBDC has also partnered with local firms in Law, Accounting/Tax and Prototyping to offer you free expert help.
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SCORE at the Evanston Public Library
Let a SCORE mentor work with you one-on-one to help with your business challenges. Register in advance at https://northchicago.score.org or by calling 224-372-3432. Mentoring is available on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., West Conference Room.
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This May marks the 25th anniversary for Walsh Natural Health. To celebrate this milestone, Walsh announces its 25th Anniversary Sale from May 3 through May 5.
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