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 Take a virtual tour with Dream to Product
Dream to Product, located at 2224 Cleveland St., is an Evanston-based company helping businesses design and manufacture products, including customized protective shields. They are passionate about making products that help people and helping businesses make their dream product. Check out our short video tour with president and founder Jim Orrico to see some of the cool projects they are working on! See the full interview and tour here.
 YWCA Crowded Closet Reopens September 12
YWCA Crowded Closet, a women’s consignment boutique, will reopen this Sat., September 12 at 10 a.m. in a newly renovated space located at 820 Dempster St. Stop by to find some great deals on summer clothes, accessories, and shoes!
YWCA Evanston/North Shore assumed ownership of the Crowded Closet August 1. They are a non-profit social justice organization that has been working in the Evanston North Shore communities for over 70 years. 100% of profits from Crowded Closet go to support YWCA’s domestic violence and economic advancement programs, helping hundreds of women and children throughout northeastern Cook County.
For more information about shop hours, consignment, and volunteer opportunities, go to www.ywca-ens.org/crowded-closet.
 Little Beans Cafe featured on WGN
Little Beans Cafe, located at 430 Asbury Ave., was recently featured on WGN for their resilience during these challenging times and providing families with a nice change of scenery. In addition to reservation-based family play, they are now offering a virtual learning space for kids. To make reservations for family playtime or to learn more about their fall Learning and Enrichment programs visit their website.
 Bookends & Beginnings is expanding!
Exciting news! Bookends & Beginnings recently announced its expansion plans for a new retail storefront at 1716 Sherman Ave. The new location, just a short walk away from their Bookman's Alley location, will primarily house bestsellers, new releases, and non-book merchandise and provide street visibility. Make sure to check out both locations and continue to support local businesses!
 Digital Marketing: Paid Media 101 webinar September 15
Should you run ads? Where? What’ll it cost? Learn the basics of digital marketing for small businesses with Spencer Bryson, brand manager for Funyuns and Rold Gold, in this free webinar Tues., September 15 at noon. Understand what digital marketing is, talk through whether it would work for you, get perspective on what good/better/best looks like, and plan out practical details of how to get started. Registration is required.
COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Grant applications open through September 15
Applications for the COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Grant are open now through Tues., September 15. The grant will provide up to $2,500 in financial assistance to income-eligible Evanston micro businesses. For more information on eligibility, covered expenses, and the application process, visit our COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program website.
 Upcoming Financial Wellness webinars
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, September and October's financial wellness webinars will be presented in Spanish. Webinars are free, but registration is required. Please see below for webinar schedule and registration links.
Miércoles 23 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. - Principios básicos de las finanzas personales
Miércoles 30 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. - Recuperación después de una crisis financiera
Miércoles 7 de octubre, 5:30 p.m. - Diez pasos para el éxito financiero
Miércoles 14 de octubre, 5:30 p.m. - Entender el crédito
For more information and additional resources, please visit https://www.fncu.org/evanston/
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