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 Stella 20th Anniversary Open House party tonight
Congratulations to Stella Boutique on their 20 year anniversary! Watch our video with owner Rachel and read this featured article to learn more about her shop. She will be hosting an Open House party tonight from 5 - 7 p.m., so head over to 2116 Central St. to help celebrate!
 Elephant & Vine now open!
Elephant & Vine, a new fast casual plant-based restaurant located at 719 Church Street, is now officially open! Make sure to stop by and check out their delicious menu!
 Governor Pritzker, Simmons visit Good To Go!
State Senator Mike Simmons along with Governor Pritzker visited Evanston's, black-owned, Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine. Simmons shared, "It was an honor showing Governor Pritzker one of the best restaurants in my community." Read more about the visit!
Support local woman-owned businesses in March!
Celebrate Women's History Month by supporting a woman-owned business in Evanston! Check out this website for a list of great businesses to choose from throughout the month.
Find March Madness specials in Downtown!
March Madness tips off on March 15, kicking off three intense weeks of college basketball competitions. No matter what teams you're rooting for, you can enjoy the games at restaurants in downtown Evanston, some offering March Madness specials to keep you fueled up during the games!
Business Registration Renewals due April 1
2022 Business Registration Renewals are due April 1, 2022. All for-profit businesses with a brick and mortar location in Evanston, including those licensed by the state (i.e., law offices, medical offices, beauty salons, etc.), are required to renew their registration annually. Business Registration renewals will be valid through March 31, 2023.
For any other questions, please email the Economic Development Division at economicdevelopment@cityofevanston.org.
 Social Media Workshops for Evanston businesses
This series, led by digital media specialist and photographer Meredith Cavaleri, will focus on social media marketing including the basics of social media platforms, content creation (videos, photos), Instagram stories and social media advertising.
Attend one or all three social media marketing workshops to help increase engagement for your business. The workshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on March 24 and 31 and will be offered in-person at Hyatt House Evanston, located at 1515 Chicago Ave., or via zoom. Register.
LUSH presents the 2022 Foodie Film Festival
LUSH Evanston is hosting the 2022 Foodie Film Festival, where guests can gather for a great movie accompanied by specially themed food and drinks! They will be showing 10 movies over the course of the next few months, so check out the full line-up!
Coming up on March 23 is Cult Ramen Night with a double feature of ‘Tompobo’ and ‘Ramen Daisuki Koizumi San.' Buy your tickets now!
2022 Sidewalk Café permit renewals
Sidewalk Café Permit season begins April 1, 2022. While no fees will be assessed this year, you will still need a permit to operate your sidewalk café. Applicants are encouraged to submit early to allow for processing and any site plan changes. Learn more and complete your application today.
Do business with the City of Evanston
Interested in doing business with the City of Evanston? Visit our bids and proposals page to see current Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Contact the project Purchasing Specialist via email with questions pertaining to the project of interest. Specialist email contact information can be found in the Bid "Questions" or RFP/Q "Questions Regarding RFP/Q" section of the related document; or contact purchasing@cityofevanston.org.
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